Meowth
#52 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Meowth
The best moves for Meowth are Scratch and Body Slam when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Meowth family. Meowth evolves into Persian which costs 50 Candy.
Forms
There are 3 different forms of Meowth:
Standard game images
Summary
Meowth is a Normal Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Fighting moves. Meowth's strongest moveset is Scratch & Body Slam 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
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bite | 6 | 12 |
| Scratch | 6 | 14.4 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | 80 | 26.7 |
| Night Slash | 45 | 22.5 |
| Foul Play | 70 | 35 |
| Body Slam Elite TM | 50 | 30 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 6 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 60 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Scratch
14.4 dps
|
Body Slam
Elite TM
30 dps
|
19.4 | 100% |
|
Scratch
14.4 dps
|
Foul Play
35 dps
|
19.4 | 100% |
|
Scratch
14.4 dps
|
Return
Purified
60 dps
|
19.2 | 99% |
|
Scratch
14.4 dps
|
Dark Pulse
26.7 dps
|
18.1 | 93% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Body Slam
Elite TM
30 dps
|
17.8 | 92% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Foul Play
35 dps
|
17.6 | 91% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Return
Purified
60 dps
|
17.1 | 88% |
|
Scratch
14.4 dps
|
Night Slash
22.5 dps
|
17 | 88% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Dark Pulse
26.7 dps
|
16.4 | 85% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Night Slash
22.5 dps
|
15.4 | 79% |
|
Scratch
14.4 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 dps
|
14.4 | 74% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 dps
|
12 | 62% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Meowth?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Meowth are:
- Lucario,
- Pheromosa,
- Terrakion,
- Keldeo (Ordinary),
- Keldeo (Resolute).
Meowth is a Normal type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
92 |
| Defense |
|
78 |
| Stamina |
|
120 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 106 |
Size
| Height | 0.4 m |
| Weight | 4.2 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| 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 |