Pokémon type
Normal
Meowth
#52 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Meowth
The best moves for Meowth are Scratch and Return when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Meowth family. Meowth evolves into Persian for 50 Candy.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Meowth for 45 Candy.
Forms
There are 3 different forms of Meowth:
Game images
Meowth, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Meowth is a Normal Pokémon. It is weak to Fighting moves. Meowth's best moveset is Scratch & Return and it has a Max CP of 846. Meowth evolves into Persian.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Scratch | 6 | 14.4 |
| Bite | 6 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam Elite TM | 50 | 3 | 1.82 |
| Dark Pulse | 80 | 2 | 1.6 |
| Foul Play | 70 | 2 | 1.4 |
| Night Slash | 45 | 3 | 1.36 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.91 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.36 |
| Max Move | Lv 1 | Lv 2 | Lv 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-Max Gold Rush Gigantamax | 350 | 400 | 450 |
| Max Guard shield HP | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Max Spirit heal, % of max HP | 8% | 12% | 16% |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Scratch
14.4 DPS
|
Return
Purified
60 DPS
|
5.5 | 103% |
|
Scratch
14.4 DPS
|
Foul Play
35 DPS
|
5.4 | 100% |
|
Scratch
14.4 DPS
|
Body Slam
Elite TM
30 DPS
|
5.3 | 99% |
|
Scratch
14.4 DPS
|
Dark Pulse
26.7 DPS
|
5.1 | 94% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
60 DPS
|
5 | 94% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Body Slam
Elite TM
30 DPS
|
5 | 92% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Foul Play
35 DPS
|
5 | 92% |
|
Scratch
14.4 DPS
|
Night Slash
22.5 DPS
|
4.8 | 89% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Dark Pulse
26.7 DPS
|
4.7 | 87% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Night Slash
22.5 DPS
|
4.4 | 82% |
|
Scratch
14.4 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 DPS
|
4.4 | 82% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 DPS
|
3.8 | 71% |
Counters & Raids
Top Meowth counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Meowth Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.03
- 2 0.04
- 3 0.04
- 4 0.04
- 5 0.04
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Mewtwo X with Counter and Dynamic Punch+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
92 |
| Defense |
|
78 |
| Stamina |
|
120 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 106 |
| Level 50 | 113 |
Average size
| Height | 0.4 m |
| Weight | 4.2 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 50,000 |
| Candy | 50 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
320 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
427 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
641 |
|
Level 40 |
748 |
|
Level 50 |
846 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 534 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 695 |