#052 Meowth
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Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Meowth
Japan: Nyarth
ニャース
French: Miaouss
German: Mauzi
Korean: 나옹
National: #052
Central: #---
Coastal: #---
Mountain: #---
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Male :50%
Female :50%
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Scratch Cat Pokémon 1'04"
0.4m
9.3lbs
4.2kg
2555,120
Abilities: Pickup - Technician - Unnerve (Hidden Ability)
Pickup: Has a 10% chance of finding and holding an item after battle. Will not work if this Pokémon is already holding an item. From Black & White, it allows for the user to pick up the item of its opponent or ally if they used up the item in battle.
Technician: Moves with a base power of 60 or less are boosted in power by 50%
Hidden Ability (Available):
Unnerve: The opponent Pokémon will never use their held Berry while the Pokémon is in battle
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Eligible for Sky Battle?
1,000,000 Points
Medium Fast
70 1 Speed Point(s)
Not Eligible/Known
Damage Taken
*1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *2 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *0 *1 *1 *1 *1
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
 
Field
Evolutionary Chain
Locations
X Transfer required
Y Transfer required
Omega Ruby Breed Persian
Alpha Sapphire Breed Persian
Flavor Text
X It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
Y Adores round objects. It wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.
Omega Ruby Meowth withdraws its sharp claws into its paws to slinkily sneak about without making any incriminating footsteps. For some reason, this Pokémon loves shiny coins that glitter with light.
Alpha Sapphire

Generation VI Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Scratch 40 100 35 --
Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
Growl -- 100 40 --
The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes' Attack stats are lowered.
6 Bite 60 100 25 30
The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.
9 Fake Out 40 100 10 100
An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.
14 Fury Swipes 18 80 15 --
The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.
17 Screech -- 85 40 --
An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target's Defense stat.
22 Feint Attack 60 -- 20 --
The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.
25 Taunt -- 100 20 --
The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
30 Pay Day 40 100 20 --
Numerous coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle.
33 Slash 70 100 20 --
The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.
38 Nasty Plot -- -- 20 --
The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Atk.
41 Assurance 60 100 10 --
If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack's power is doubled.
46 Captivate -- 100 20 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
49 Night Slash 70 100 15 --
The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.
50 Feint 30 100 10 --
An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.
TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM01 Hone Claws -- -- 15 --
The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
TM06 Toxic -- 90 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM12 Taunt -- 100 20 --
The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18 Rain Dance -- -- 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100 15 10
A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM25 Thunder 110 70 10 30
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28 Dig 80 100 10 --
The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100 15 20
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 -- 20 --
The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM41 Torment -- 100 15 --
The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45 Attract -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46 Thief 60 100 25 --
The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM48 Round 60 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100 15 --
The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
TM66 Payback 50 100 10 --
If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.
TM67 Retaliate 70 100 5 --
The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack's damage increases.
TM70 Flash -- 100 20 --
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
TM77 Psych Up -- -- 10 --
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100 15 --
The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user's HP.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM88 Sleep Talk -- -- 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM89 U-turn 70 100 20 --
After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
TM94 (ORAS) Secret Power 70 100 20 30
The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100 15 20
The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.
TM100 Confide -- -- 20 100
The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
HM01 Cut 50 95 30 --
The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Amnesia -- -- 20 -- Details
The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Def stat.
Assist -- -- 20 -- Details
The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party.
Charm -- 100 20 -- Details
The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. The target's Attack is harshly lowered.
Flail ?? 100 15 -- Details
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Foul Play 95 100 15 -- Details
The user turns the target's power against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage.
Hypnosis -- 60 20 -- Details
The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.
Iron Tail 100 75 15 30 Details
The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Last Resort 140 100 5 -- Details
This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.
Odor Sleuth -- -- 40 -- Details
Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit with Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit.
Punishment ?? 100 5 -- Details
This attack's power increases the more the target has powered up with stat changes.
Snatch -- -- 10 -- Details
The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use.
Spite -- 100 10 -- Details
The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Tail Whip -- 100 30 -- Details
The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat.

Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Covet6010025--
The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target's held item.
Foul Play9510015--
The user turns the target's power against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage.
Gunk Shot12080530
The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. It may also poison the target.
Hyper Voice9010010--
The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.
Icy Wind559515100
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets' Speed stat.
Iron Tail100751530
The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Knock Off6510025--
The user slaps down the target's held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.
Last Resort1401005--
This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.
Seed Bomb8010015--
The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Shock Wave60--20--
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.
Snatch----10--
The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use.
Snore501001530
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Spite--10010--
The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Uproar9010010--
The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.
Water Pulse601002020
The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the target.
Special Moves
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Happy Hour----30--
Using Happy Hour doubles the amount of Prize Money received after battle.Pokémon Happy Disstribution Event

Transfer Only Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %Method
Work Up -- -- 30 -- Gen V TM83
The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
Endure -- -- 10 -- Gen IV TM58
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Natural Gift ?? 100 15 -- Gen IV TM83
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Swift 60 -- 20 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 100 Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Headbutt 70 100 15 30 Move Tutor - HGSS
The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.
Body Slam 85 100 15 30 Move Tutor - FRLG
The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
Double-edge 120 100 15 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Mimic -- -- 10 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Endure -- -- 10 -- Move Tutor - Emerald
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 100 Move Tutor - Emerald
The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Swift 60 -- 20 -- Move Tutor - Emerald
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.
Defense Curl -- -- 40 -- Move Tutor - Emerald
The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
Nightmare -- 100 15 -- Move Tutor - XD
A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.


Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats - Total: 290 40 45 35 40 40 90
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 100 - 147 45 - 87 36 - 78 40 - 82 40 - 82 85 - 127
Lv. 100 190 - 284 85 - 170 67 - 152 76 - 161 76 - 161 166 - 251
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 100 - 147 50 - 97 40 - 87 45 - 92 45 - 92 95 - 142
Lv. 100 190 - 284 95 - 189 75 - 169 85 - 179 85 - 179 185 - 279
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 100 - 147 55 - 106 44 - 95 49 - 101 49 - 101 104 - 156
Lv. 100 190 - 284 104 - 207 82 - 185 93 - 196 93 - 196 203 - 306

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