Pokédex - Meowth (Pearl Version)
![[Picture of Meowth]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/52.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #052 |
| Height | 0.4 m (1'4") |
| Weight | 4.2 kg ( 9.3 lb) |
| Type | NORMAL |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Meowth]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAMElEQVQ4jWNgGAWEwH8oJlsjOibJAHQXkGwARS7AZgjJgCoGYGPT14CBDQNkQ2gHABvQJ9kGM1FjAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Color | Yellow |
| Body Form | ![[Form 0]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAArElEQVQYld2VMQ6AIAxFxXgAjsPY0ZGjMjL+keP0CA4khiDUEjEm/glLfOjnFwyA5R1twhwzAymPiZy1dg46hFg+5jW83/XotVll5qH6APr0QVkfQE/Rn9BErvdCCFG5mW20HGEgVdEcQC/ih2fd0rtoTe/J9KfbKPj+FA2kHn1C+HotOifXTdOlQ1Uj4Sz8utHLjBO528hnqQwpM66/az4y5PrjVUV2xrx3ox/zTTtVNWm2HAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 255 |
| Base Experience | 69 |
| Growth Rate | Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Field |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | Quick Claw (5%) |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Speed: 1 |
| Abilities | Pickup, Technician |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Meowth
| HP | 40 |
| Attack | 45 |
| Defense | 35 |
| Speed | 90 |
| Special Attack | 40 |
| Special Defense | 40 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Meowth - Scratch Cat Pokémon
It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
French
Miaouss - Pokémon Chadégout
Son regard s’anime à la vue d’un objet brillant. C’est un Pokémon nocturne.
German
Mauzi - Katze
Ein nachtaktives Pokémon. Sieht es etwas Schimmerndes, fangen seine Augen an zu glänzen.
Spanish
Meowth - Pokémon Gato Araña
Es de naturaleza nocturna. Le atraen los objetos brillantes.
Italian
Meowth - Pokémon Graffimiao
È un Pokémon attivo di notte. Se nota qualcosa di luccicante, i suoi occhi cominciano a brillare.
Japanese
ニャース (NYAASU) - ばけねこポケモン (BakenekoPOKEMON)
よなかに こうどうする しゅうせい。 きらきら ひかるものを みつけると まけないくらい ひとみが かがやく。 (Yonakani koudousuru shuusei. kirakira hikarumonowo mitsukeruto makenaikurai hitomiga kagayaku. )
Evolutions (When Meowth Evolves)
- Evolves into Persian at level 28.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Meowth)
Special method: Trophy Garden
Moves Learned
Pearl Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | Growl | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 40 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 6 | Bite | DARK | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 9 | Fake Out | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | 100 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 14 | Fury Swipes | NORMAL | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 17 | Screech | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 85 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 22 | Faint Attack | DARK | Physical | 60 | 0 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 25 | Taunt | DARK | Status | 0 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 30 | Pay Day | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 33 | Slash | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 38 | Nasty Plot | DARK | Status | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | User | d |
| 41 | Assurance | DARK | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 46 | Captivate | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 20 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 49 | Night Slash | DARK | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
What moves can Meowth learn in Pokémon Pearl?
Meowth can learn the following moves:
Aerial AceTM40
AssuranceLevel 41
AttractRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
Bite
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 11
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 6
Body Slam
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Captivate
- Level 46
- TM78
CutRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM01
Dark PulseTM79
Defense CurlEmerald: Move Tutor
DigRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM28
Double TeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
Double-Edge
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Dream Eater
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM85
Endure
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58
FacadeTM42
Faint Attack
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 28
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 22
Fake Out
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 50
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 9
FeintPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 54
Flash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: HM05
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM70
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
Fury Swipes
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 41
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 14
Growl
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemon Center Japan Egg
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Gunk ShotPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
HeadbuttHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Hidden PowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Icy Wind
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Iron TailRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM23
Knock OffPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Last Resort
- Egg Move
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mud-SlapEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Nasty PlotLevel 38
Natural GiftTM83
Night SlashLevel 49
NightmarePokémon XD: Move Tutor
Odor SleuthDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move
Pay Day
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 20
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 30
PaybackTM66
Petal DanceRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemon Center Japan Egg
ProtectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
Psych Up
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM77
Rain DanceRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
Scratch
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemon Center Japan Egg
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Screech
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 35
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 17
Secret PowerTM43
Seed BombPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Shadow BallRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM30
Shadow ClawTM65
Shock WaveTM34
SingPokémon XD: Learned when purified
Slash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 46
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 33
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82
SnatchTM49
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
Sunny DayRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11
Swagger
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
SwiftEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Taunt
- TM12
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 25
ThiefRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM46
ThunderRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM25
ThunderboltRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM24
TormentTM41
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
U-turnTM89
UproarPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Water PulseTM03