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Meowth

Meowth (Japanese: ニャース, Hepburn: Nyaasu) (me-OUTH[1]) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, also a Dark-type introduced in Generation VII, and a Steel-type introduced in Generation VIII. Kantonian Meowth also has a Gigantamax form known as Gigantamax Meowth.

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What type of Pokémon was Meowth initially introduced as in Generation I? toggle section
In Generation I, Meowth was introduced as a Normal-type Pokémon. Subsequent generations saw the introduction of Dark-type Meowth in Generation VII and Steel-type Meowth in Generation VIII. Additionally, Kantonian Meowth has a Gigantamax form.
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What is the significance of the golden coin-like gem on Meowth's forehead? toggle section
The Koban, a gold coin-like gem on Meowth's forehead, symbolizes respect among its species, with harder, darker coins earning more esteem. This coin enlarges during Meowth's Gigantamax transformation. Meowth, known for its attraction to shiny objects, sees its forehead coin shine in response to shiny items. The Koban is also associated with good fortune and prosperity when positioned at a room or establishment's entrance.
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At what level does Meowth evolve? toggle section
The Pokemon Meowth evolves into Persian once it reaches level 28. This is true for the standard and Galarian versions of Meowth. The Alolan Meowth variant, on the other hand, evolves into Alola Persian when it achieves maximum happiness, rather than at a certain level.
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What is the difference between a Kantonian Meowth and an Alolan Meowth? toggle section
Kantonian Meowth, a bipedal feline Pokémon, is characterized by cream whiskers, a golden forehead gem, and a curled tail. It has nocturnal habits, a fondness for coins and shiny objects, but is known for its fickle nature. This form is immune to Ghost-type moves. The Alolan Meowth, introduced by a royal house from another region, exhibits selfish and prideful traits. It is highly intelligent and has immunity to Psychic-type moves.
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The Pokemon Meowth's Gigantamax form is referred to as Gigantamax Meowth.
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Biology

Physiology

Kantonian

Team Rocket Meowth concept art

Meowth is a small, bipedal, feline Pokémon. It has two cream whiskers on each side of its oval-shaped face and two hairs sticking up on either side of the golden coin-like gem on its forehead. Meowth also has a curled tail. Meowth's tail and feet are cream-colored like the rest of it, but they are brown at the end. It has small paw pads on the undersides of its heels and toes. It is much like a Maneki Neko, a toy of Japanese descent known for bobbing its arm and hand up and down.

Alolan

Alolan Meowth concept art

Alolan Meowth is a light blue-gray with smaller, half-open eyes. It was bred by royalty in the past. They are very spoiled, selfish and arrogant, which makes them popular.

Galarian

Galarian Meowth is a grayish-brown color with thicker fur and a grinning mouth with sharp teeth. It travelled with Vikings in ancient times, which caused its fur to harden into iron. It battles by extending its claws like daggers.

Gigantamax

Gigantamax Meowth is a distorted version of its original form. Its body becomes extremely long, its eyes turn yellow without pupils and its coin gains a kanji for big on it.

Behavior

Meowth usually preys on other weaker Pokémon, showing that it is carnivorous. However, it sometimes takes in fruits, so it is more accurate to call it an omnivore.

Kantonian

Meowth is largely nocturnal and often prowls the streets looking for loose change, as it is attracted to bright shiny objects for some unexplained reason. It always cleans its face to prevent its forehead coin from getting dirtied. It is common to witness Meowth ferociously disputing with Murkrow, which is also known for being equally obsessed with glowing things. Although it can be easily drawn by coins and may befriend people that offers them, its fickleness cannot guarantee such friendships will last; when it is feeling good, it will be willing to share a look of its hoarded treasures to its Trainer.

Meowth are common Pokémon roaming and dwelling in cities and towns. Some reside at forests or near beaches. Most are ubiquitous in Kanto and Johto, but uncommon in Sinnoh.

Alolan

Alolan Meowth is extremely cunning, capricious and proud, and will become very aggressive when someone dirties its coin or hurts its self-esteem. It is also extremely picky about food due to its kind having dwelt with royalties for centuries. Nonetheless, it is popular among Trainers who prefer giving more attention to others than themselves. It usually repeatedly targets its foes' blind spots during battles.

Alolan Meowth were not originated from Alola but instead being an imported species for the royalties. The collapse of dynasties have caused them to become more and more commonplace around Alola.

Galarian

Its Galarian Form is a warrior, often showing off the dark coin on its head to others. The darker and harder its coin, the more respect it can earn from its kind. It doesn't get along with its Kantonian variant. These Meowth spent much of their lives aboard ships, helping their trainers plunder defenseless villages near beaches and rivers. When these raiders returned to their northern homes, they shared some of their stolen riches with their Pokémon.

Natural abilities

Meowth are known for their razor sharp claws that can ruthlessly scratch their foes and inflict numerous scars. They can effortlessly retract said claws to stealthily sneak away.

In the anime, Team Rocket's Meowth is capable of human speech (a skill he learned while living on the street of Hollywood to impress a female Meowth named Meowzie).

Evolution

Meowth evolves into Persian at level 28.

Alolan Meowth evolves into Alola Persian with max happiness.

Galarian Meowth evolves into Perrserker at level 28.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Route 5-8 (Blue only) Common
Yellow Trade None
Gold and Silver Route 5-8, 38, 39 (Silver only) Common
Crystal Route 5-8, 11, 38, 39 Common
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Route 5-8, Many Sevii Islands locations Common
Emerald Trade Skitty at Battle Frontier One
Diamond and Pearl Trophy Garden Rare
Platinum Trophy Garden Rare
HeartGold and SoulSilver Route 5-8, 38, 39 (SoulSilver only) Rare
Black and White Poké Transfer, Dream World Breeding Persian None
Black 2 and White 2 Nimbasa City (In game trade, Male players only) One
X and Y Transfer None
Sword and Shield Route 4 (Galarian)

Trade in Turffield (Kantonian)
Gift from Diglett Trainer in Isle of Armor (Alolan)
Max Raid Battle: Dusty Bowl, Giant's Seat, Stony Wilderness

Common


Pokédex entries

  • Red and Blue

    Adores circular objects. Wanders the street on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.

  • Yellow

    Appears to be more active at night. It loves round and shiny things. It can't stop from picking them up.

  • Gold

    It is fascinated by round objects. It can't stop playing with them until it tires and falls asleep.

  • Silver

    It loves anything that shines. It especially adores coins that it picks up and secretly hoards.

  • Crystal

    It loves things that sparkle. When it sees a shiny object, the gold coin on its head shines too.

  • 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.

  • Sapphire

    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.

  • FireRed

    All it does is sleep during the daytime. At night, it patrols its territory with its eyes aglow.

  • LeafGreen

    Adores round objects. It wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.

  • Emerald

    Meowth withdraw their sharp claws into their paws to silently sneak about. For some reason, this Pokémon loves shiny coins that glitter with light.

  • Diamond

    It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.

  • Pearl

    It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.

  • Platinum

    It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.

  • HeartGold

    It is fascinated by round objects. It can't stop playing with them until it tires and falls asleep.

  • SoulSilver

    It loves anything that shines. It especially adores coins that it picks up and secretly hoards.

  • Black

    It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.

  • White

    It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.

  • Black 2

    It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.

  • White 2

    It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.

  • 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

    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.

  • Sun

    Kantonian Form: It lies around all day, becoming active near dusk. At night, it wanders the city in search of loose change.
    Alolan Form: This Pokémon was not originally found in Alola. Human actions caused a surge in their numbers, and they went feral. They're prideful and crafty.

  • Moon

    Kantonian Form: It loves shiny things. It often fights with Murkrow over prey they're both trying to catch.
    Alolan Form: When its delicate pride is wounded, or when the gold coin on its forehead is dirtied, it flies into a hysterical rage.

  • Ultra Sun

    Kantonian Form: When visiting a junkyard, you may catch sight of it having an intense fight with Murkrow over shiny objects.
    Alolan Form: It’s impulsive, selfish, and fickle. It’s very popular with some Trainers who like giving it the attention it needs.

  • Ultra Moon

    Kantonian Form: It loves coins, so if you give it one, you can make friends with Meowth easily. But it’s fickle, so you can’t count on that friendship lasting.
    Alolan Form: A royal house that flourished in the distant past brought it here from another region. Meowth is both selfish and prideful.

  • Let's Go, Pikachu!

    Kantonian Form: Appears to be more active at night. It loves round and shiny things. It can't stop itself from picking them up.
    Alolan Form: Highly intelligent and prideful, it's famously difficult to handle–but that's also a reason for its popularity.

  • Let's Go, Eevee!

    Kantonian Form: Appears to be more active at night. It loves round and shiny things. It can't stop itself from picking them up.
    Alolan Form: Highly intelligent and prideful, it's famously difficult to handle–but that's also a reason for its popularity.

  • Sword

    Kantonian Form: It loves to collect shiny things. If it's in a good mood, it might even let its Trainer have a look at its hoard of treasures.
    Alolan Form: It's accustomed to luxury because it used to live with Alolan royalty. As a result, it's very picky about food.
    Galarian Form: Living with a savage, seafaring people has toughened this Pokémon's body so much that parts of it have turned to iron.
    Gigantamax: The pattern that has appeared on its giant coin is thought to be the key to unlocking the secrets of the Dynamax phenomenon.

  • Shield

    Kantonian Form: It washes its face regularly to keep the coin on its forehead spotless. It doesn't get along with Galarian Meowth.
    Alolan Form: Deeply proud and keenly smart, this Pokémon moves with cunning during battle and relentlessly attacks enemies' weak points.
    Galarian Form: These daring Pokémon have coins on their foreheads. Darker coins are harder, and harder coins garner more respect among Meowth.
    Gigantamax: Its body has grown incredibly long and the coin on its forehead has grown incredibly large all thanks to Gigantamax power.

  • Brilliant Diamond

    It is nocturnal by nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter as brightly as the shiny object.

  • Shining Pearl

    It is nocturnal by nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter as brightly as the shiny object.

  • Scarlet

    All it does is sleep during the daytime. At night, it patrols its territory with its eyes aglow.

  • Violet

    It loves things that sparkle. When it sees a shiny object, the gold coin on its head shines, too.


Stats

Kantonian form

Stats
HP
40
Attack
45
Defense
35
Sp. Atk
40
Sp. Def
40
Speed
90
Total
290

Alolan form

Stats
HP
40
Attack
35
Defense
35
Sp. Atk
50
Sp. Def
40
Speed
90
Total
290

Galarian form

Stats
HP
50
Attack
65
Defense
55
Sp. Atk
40
Sp. Def
40
Speed
40
Total
290

Learnset

Leveling

Meowth

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Normal Physical
1 Growl — 100% 40 Normal Status
6 Bite 60 100% 25 Dark Physical
9 Fake Out 40 100% 10 Normal Physical
14 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Normal Physical
17 Screech — 85% 40 Normal Status
22 Feint Attack 60 —% 20 Dark Physical
25 Taunt — 100% 20 Dark Status
30 Pay Day 40 100% 20 Normal Physical
33 Slash 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
38 Nasty Plot — —% 20 Dark Status
41 Assurance 60 100% 10 Dark Physical
46 Captivate — 100% 20 Normal Status
49 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Dark Physical
50 Feint 30 100% 10 Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Normal Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Growl — 100% 40 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
6 Bite 60 100% 25 Dark Physical Tough 2 ♥ 3 ♥
9 Fake Out 40 100% 10 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥ 3 ♥
14 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Normal Physical Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
17 Screech — 85% 40 Normal Status Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
22 Feint Attack 60 —% 20 Dark Physical Smart 2 ♥ 0 ♥
25 Taunt — 100% 20 Dark Status Smart 2 ♥ 1 ♥
30 Pay Day 40 100% 20 Normal Physical Smart 2 ♥ 0 ♥
33 Slash 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
38 Nasty Plot — —% 20 Dark Status Smart 1 ♥ 0 ♥
41 Assurance 60 100% 10 Dark Physical Smart 1 ♥ 0 ♥
46 Captivate — 100% 20 Normal Status Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
49 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Dark Physical Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
50 Feint 30 100% 10 Normal Physical Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Normal Physical
1 Growl — 100% 40 Normal Status
6 Bite 60 100% 25 Dark Physical
9 Fake Out 40 100% 10 Normal Physical
14 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Normal Physical
17 Screech — 85% 40 Normal Status
22 Feint Attack 60 —% 20 Dark Physical
25 Taunt — 100% 20 Dark Status
30 Pay Day 40 100% 20 Normal Physical
33 Slash 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
38 Nasty Plot — —% 20 Dark Status
41 Assurance 60 100% 10 Dark Physical
46 Captivate — 100% 20 Normal Status
49 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Dark Physical
54 Feint 30 100% 10 Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Normal Physical Tough 3 ♥
1 Growl — 100% 40 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥
6 Bite 60 100% 25 Dark Physical Tough 2 ♥
9 Fake Out 40 100% 10 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥
14 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Normal Physical Tough 2 ♥
17 Screech — 85% 40 Normal Status Smart 2 ♥
22 Feint Attack 60 —% 20 Dark Physical Smart 2 ♥
25 Taunt — 100% 20 Dark Status Smart 0 ♥
30 Pay Day 40 100% 20 Normal Physical Smart 1 ♥
33 Slash 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cool 3 ♥
38 Nasty Plot — —% 20 Dark Status Cute 0 ♥
41 Assurance 60 100% 10 Dark Physical Beauty 2 ♥
46 Captivate — 100% 20 Normal Status Beauty 2 ♥
49 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Dark Physical Beauty 3 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Normal Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Growl — 100% 40 Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
11 Bite 60 100% 25 Dark Tough 1 ♥ 3 ♥
20 Pay Day 40 100% 20 Normal Smart 1 ♥ 0 ♥
28 Feint Attack 60 —% 20 Dark Smart 2 ♥ 0 ♥
35 Screech — 85% 40 Normal Smart 1 ♥ 3 ♥
41 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Normal Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
46 Slash 70 100% 20 Normal Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
50 Fake Out 40 100% 10 Normal Cute 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Normal
1 Growl — 100% 40 Normal
11 Bite 60 100% 25 Dark
20 Pay Day 40 100% 20 Normal
28 Feint Attack 60 —% 20 Dark
35 Screech — 85% 40 Normal
41 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Normal
46 Slash 70 100% 20 Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Normal
1 Growl — 100% 40 Normal
12 Bite 60 100% 25 Dark
17 Pay Day 40 100% 20 Normal
24 Screech — 85% 40 Normal
33 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Normal
44 Slash 70 100% 20 Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Galarian Meowth

LevelingGeneration VIII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Fake Out 40 100% 10 Normal Physical
1 Growl — 100% 40 Normal Status
4 Hone Claws — —% 15 Dark Status
8 Scratch 40 100% 35 Normal Physical
12 Pay Day 40 100% 20 Normal Physical
16 Metal Claw 50 95% 35 Steel Physical
20 Taunt — 100% 20 Dark Status
24 Swagger — 85% 15 Normal Status
29 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Normal Physical
32 Screech — 85% 40 Normal Status
36 Slash 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
40 Metal Sound — 85% 40 Steel Status
44 Thrash 120 100% 10 Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Work Up — —% 30 Normal Status
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status
TM12 Taunt — 100% 20 Dark Status
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Electric Special
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical
TM41 Torment — 100% 15 Dark Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Normal Special
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Ghost Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM77 Psych Up — —% 10 Normal Status
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special
TM87 Swagger — 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Dark Special
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Hone Claws — —% 15 Dark Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM12 Taunt — 100% 20 Dark Status Clever 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥ 3 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Electric Special Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Electric Special Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM41 Torment — 100% 15 Dark Status Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Normal Special Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Ghost Physical Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Normal Physical Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM70 Flash — 100% 20 Normal Status Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM77 Psych Up — —% 10 Normal Status Clever 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special Clever 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Dark Special Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Normal Physical Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Hone Claws — —% 15 Dark Status
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status
TM12 Taunt — 100% 20 Dark Status
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric Special
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical
TM41 Torment — 100% 15 Dark Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Normal Special
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Ghost Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Normal Physical
TM70 Flash — 100% 20 Normal Status
TM77 Psych Up — —% 10 Normal Status
TM83 Work Up — —% 30 Normal Status
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Water Special Beauty 2 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison Status Smart 2 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special Smart 1 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status Beauty 2 ♥
TM12 Taunt — 100% 20 Dark Status Smart 0 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Tough 2 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Steel Physical Cool 2 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Special Cool 2 ♥
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric Special Cool 2 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical Smart 1 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special Smart 2 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Cool 2 ♥
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Electric Special Cool 2 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical Cool 2 ♥
TM41 Torment — 100% 15 Dark Status Tough 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Smart 2 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Physical Tough 0 ♥
TM49 Snatch — —% 10 Dark Status Smart 0 ♥
TM58 Endure — —% 10 Normal Status Tough 2 ♥
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Ghost Physical Cute 2 ♥
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical Cool 1 ♥
TM70 Flash — 100% 20 Normal Status Beauty 2 ♥
TM77 Psych Up — —% 10 Normal Status Smart 0 ♥
TM78 Captivate — 100% 20 Normal Status Beauty 2 ♥
TM79 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Dark Special Cool 2 ♥
TM82 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 3 ♥
TM83 Natural Gift — 100% 15 Normal Physical Cool 2 ♥
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special Smart 1 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical Cute 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Smart 1 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Normal Physical Cool 3 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Water Beauty 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Beauty 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM12 Taunt — 100% 20 Dark Smart 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Steel Cool 1 ♥ 4 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric Cool 2 ♥ 2 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Ground Smart 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Electric Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM41 Torment — 100% 15 Dark Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Smart 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM49 Snatch — —% 10 Dark Smart 2 ♥ 1 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Normal Cool 2 ♥ 1 ♥
HM05 Flash — 70% 20 Normal Beauty 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM02 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Normal
TM03 Curse — —% 10 ???
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison
TM07 Zap Cannon 100 50% 5 Electric
TM09 Psych Up — —% 10 Normal
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 File:Type HOME.png [[type|]] Normal
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Normal
TM16 Icy Wind 55 95% 15 Ice
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal
TM20 Endure — —% 10 Normal
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Steel
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost
TM31 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Ground
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal
TM34 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Normal
TM40 Defense Curl — —% 40 Normal
TM42 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic
TM43 Detect — —% 5 Fighting
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark
TM50 Nightmare — 100% 15 Ghost
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison
TM08 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal
TM09 Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal
TM10 Double-Edge 100 100% 15 Normal
TM11 BubbleBeam 65 100% 20 Water
TM12 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water
TM16 Pay Day 40 100% 20 Normal
TM20 Rage 20 100% 20 Normal
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric
TM31 Mimic — —% 10 Normal
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal
TM34 Bide — —% 10 Normal
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Normal
TM40 Skull Bash 100 100% 15 Normal
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic
TM50 Substitute — —% 10 Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
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Breeding

Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Amnesia Psyduck, Golduck, Sentret, Furret, Wooper, Quagsire, Swinub, Piloswine, Slakoth, Slaking, Wailmer, Wailord, Numel, Camerupt, Torkoal, Bidoof, Bibarel, Pansear, Woobat, Swoobat, Heatmor — —% 20 Psychic Status
Assist Skitty, Glameow, Purugly, Purrloin, Liepard — —% 20 Normal Status
Charm Eevee, Snubbull, Granbull, Teddiursa, Phanpy, Skitty, Pachirisu, Buneary, Lopunny, Glameow, Purugly, Minccino, Deerling, Sawsbuck, Cubchoo, Furfrou, Meowstic, Dedenne — 100% 20 Fairy Status
Flail Dunsparce, Swinub, Phanpy, Zigzagoon, Slakoth, Slaking, Torkoal, Spinda, Cubchoo, Beartic, Bunnelby, Diggersby, Stufful, Bewear, Komala — 100% 15 Normal Physical
Foul Play Houndour, Houndoom, Sandile, Krokorok, Krookodile, Zorua, Zoroark, Oranguru 95 100% 15 Dark Physical
Hypnosis Stantler, Spinda, Glameow, Purugly, Patrat, Watchog, Munna, Musharna — 60% 20 Psychic Status
Last Resort Eevee, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, Sylveon, Aipom, Ambipom, Phanpy, Pachirisu, Lillipup, Herdier, Stoutland, Minccino 140 100% 5 Normal Physical
Odor Sleuth Growlithe, Arcanine, Girafarig, Swinub, Piloswine, Mamoswine, Houndour, Houndoom, Phanpy, Poochyena, Mightyena, Zigzagoon, Linoone, Electrike, Manectric, Spoink, Grumpig, Tepig, Pignite, Emboar, Lillipup, Herdier, Stoutland, Woobat, Swoobat, Heatmor, Bunnelby, Diggersby, Furfrou, Yungoos, Gumshoos, Rockruff, Lycanroc, Lycanroc — —% 40 Normal Status
Iron Tail * Ekans, Nidoran♂, Growlithe, Seel, Rhyhorn, Sentret, Mareep, Zangoose, Seviper, Pachirisu, Stunky, Snivy, Patrat, Minccino, Emolga 100 75% 15 Steel Physical
Punishment Mankey, Primeape, Sneasel, Weavile, Slaking, Infernape, Zorua, Zoroark — 100% 5 Dark Physical
Snatch Sneasel, Weavile, Purrloin, Liepard, Heatmor — —% 10 Dark Status
Spite Dunsparce — 100% 10 Ghost Status
Tail Whip Rattata, Rattata, Raticate, Raticate, Pikachu, Raichu, Raichu, Vulpix, Vulpix, Psyduck, Golduck, Ponyta, Rapidash, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior, Tauros, Eevee, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, Sylveon, Aipom, Ambipom, Wooper, Quagsire, Snubbull, Granbull, Zigzagoon, Linoone, Skitty, Kecleon, Tepig, Pignite, Emboar, Oshawott, Dewott, Samurott, Blitzle, Zebstrika, Emolga, Fennekin, Braixen, Delphox, Skiddo, Gogoat, Furfrou, Dedenne — 100% 30 Normal Status

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Amnesia Psyduck, Golduck, Sentret, Furret, Wooper, Quagsire, Swinub, Piloswine, Slakoth, Slaking, Wailmer, Wailord, Numel, Camerupt, Torkoal, Bidoof, Bibarel, Pansear, Woobat, Swoobat, Heatmor — —% 20 Psychic Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Assist Skitty, Glameow, Purugly, Purrloin, Liepard — —% 20 Normal Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Charm Pikachu, Snubbull, Granbull, Teddiursa, Phanpy, Skitty, Pachirisu, Buneary, Lopunny, Glameow, Purugly, Minccino, Deerling, Sawsbuck, Cubchoo, Beartic, Furfrou, Meowstic, Dedenne — 100% 20 Fairy Status Cute 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Flail Dunsparce, Swinub, Phanpy, Donphan, Zigzagoon, Slakoth, Slaking, Torkoal, Spinda, Cubchoo, Beartic, Bunnelby, Diggersby — 100% 15 Normal Physical Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Foul Play Houndour, Houndoom, Sandile, Krokorok, Krookodile, Zorua, Zoroark 95 100% 15 Dark Physical Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Hypnosis Stantler, Spinda, Glameow, Purugly, Patrat, Watchog, Munna, Musharna — 60% 20 Psychic Status Clever 1 ♥ 3 ♥
Iron Tail * Nidoran♂, Rhyhorn, Mareep 100 75% 15 Steel Physical Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Last Resort Eevee, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, Sylveon, Aipom, Ambipom, Phanpy, Pachirisu, Lillipup, Herdier, Stoutland, Minccino 140 100% 5 Normal Physical Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Odor Sleuth Growlithe, Arcanine, Girafarig, Swinub, Piloswine, Mamoswine, Houndour, Houndoom, Phanpy, Donphan, Poochyena, Mightyena, Zigzagoon, Linoone, Electrike, Manectric, Spoink, Grumpig, Tepig, Pignite, Emboar, Lillipup, Herdier, Stoutland, Woobat, Swoobat, Heatmor, Bunnelby, Diggersby, Furfrou — —% 40 Normal Status Clever 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Punishment Mankey, Primeape, Sneasel, Weavile, Slaking, Infernape, Zorua, Zoroark — 100% 5 Dark Physical Cool 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Snatch Sneasel, Weavile, Purrloin, Liepard, Heatmor — —% 10 Dark Status Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Spite Dunsparce — 100% 10 Ghost Status Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Tail Whip Rattata, Raticate, Pikachu, Raichu, Vulpix, Ninetales, Psyduck, Golduck, Ponyta, Rapidash, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior, Tauros, Eevee, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, Sylveon, Aipom, Ambipom, Wooper, Quagsire, Snubbull, Granbull, Zigzagoon, Linoone, Skitty, Delcatty, Kecleon, Tepig, Pignite, Emboar, Oshawott, Dewott, Samurott, Blitzle, Zebstrika, Emolga, Fennekin, Braixen, Delphox, Skiddo, Gogoat, Furfrou, Dedenne — 100% 30 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Amnesia Psyduck, Golduck, Sentret, Furret, Wooper, Quagsire, Swinub, Piloswine, Slakoth, Slaking, Wailmer, Wailord, Numel, Camerupt, Torkoal, Bidoof, Bibarel, Pansear, Woobat, Swoobat, Heatmor — —% 20 Psychic Status
Assist Skitty, Glameow, Purugly, Purrloin, Liepard — —% 20 Normal Status
Charm Eevee, Snubbull, Granbull, Teddiursa, Phanpy, Skitty, Pachirisu, Buneary, Lopunny, Glameow, Purugly, Minccino, Deerling, Sawsbuck, Cubchoo — 100% 20 Normal Status
Flail Dunsparce, Swinub, Phanpy, Donphan, Zigzagoon, Slakoth, Slaking, Torkoal, Spinda, Cubchoo, Beartic — 100% 15 Normal Physical
Foul Play Houndour, Houndoom, Sandile, Krokorok, Krookodile, Zorua, Zoroark 95 100% 15 Dark Physical
Hypnosis Stantler, Spinda, Glameow, Purugly, Patrat, Watchog, Munna, Musharna — 60% 20 Psychic Status
Iron Tail * Nidoran♂, Rhyhorn, Mareep 100 75% 15 Steel Physical
Last Resort Eevee, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, Aipom, Ambipom, Phanpy, Pachirisu, Lillipup, Herdier, Stoutland, Minccino 140 100% 5 Normal Physical
Odor Sleuth Growlithe, Arcanine, Girafarig, Swinub, Piloswine, Mamoswine, Houndour, Houndoom, Phanpy, Donphan, Poochyena, Mightyena, Zigzagoon, Linoone, Electrike, Manectric, Spoink, Grumpig, Tepig, Pignite, Emboar, Lillipup, Herdier, Stoutland, Woobat, Swoobat, Heatmor — 100% 40 Normal Status
Punishment Mankey, Primeape, Slaking, Infernape, Zorua, Zoroark — 100% 5 Dark Physical
Snatch Purrloin, Liepard, Heatmor — —% 10 Dark Status
Spite Dunsparce — 100% 10 Ghost Status
Tail Whip Rattata, Raticate, Pikachu, Raichu, Vulpix, Ninetales, Psyduck, Golduck, Ponyta, Rapidash, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior, Tauros, Eevee, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, Aipom, Ambipom, Wooper, Quagsire, Snubbull, Granbull, Zigzagoon, Linoone, Skitty, Delcatty, Kecleon, Tepig, Pignite, Emboar, Oshawott, Dewott, Samurott, Blitzle, Zebstrika, Emolga — 100% 30 Normal Status

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation IV
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
Amnesia Psyduck, Golduck, Sentret, Furret, Wooper, Quagsire, Swinub, Piloswine, Slakoth, Slaking, Wailmer, Wailord, Numel, Camerupt, Torkoal, Bidoof, Bibarel — —% 20 Psychic Status Cute 0 ♥
Assist Skitty, Glameow, Purugly — —% 20 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥
Charm Pikachu, Vulpix, Dugtrio, Golduck, Growlithe, Snubbull, Granbull, Teddiursa, Swinub, Piloswine, Houndour, Houndoom, Phanpy, Skitty, Numel, Camerupt, Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein, Pachirisu, Buneary, Lopunny, Glameow, Purugly — 100% 20 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥
Flail Dunsparce, Phanpy, Donphan, Zigzagoon, Slakoth, Slaking, Torkoal, Spinda — 100% 15 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥
Hypnosis Stantler, Spinda, Glameow, Purugly — 60% 20 Psychic Status Smart 2 ♥
Last Resort Eevee, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, Aipom, Ambipom, Phanpy, Pachirisu 130 100% 5 Normal Physical Cute 0 ♥
Odor Sleuth Growlithe, Arcanine, Girafarig, Swinub, Piloswine, Mamoswine, Houndour, Houndoom, Phanpy, Poochyena, Mightyena, Zigzagoon, Linoone, Electrike, Manectric, Spoink, Grumpig — —% 40 Normal Status Smart 1 ♥
Psych Up Psyduck, Golduck, Espeon, Spoink, Grumpig, Spinda — —% 10 Normal Status Smart 0 ♥
Punishment Mankey, Primeape, Slaking, Infernape — 100% 5 Dark Physical Smart 1 ♥
Spite Dunsparce — 100% 10 Ghost Status Tough 2 ♥
Tail Whip Rattata, Raticate, Pikachu, Raichu, Vulpix, Ninetales, Psyduck, Golduck, Ponyta, Rapidash, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior, Tauros, Eevee, Aipom, Ambipom, Wooper, Quagsire, Snubbull, Granbull, Zigzagoon, Linoone, Skitty, Delcatty, Kecleon, * — 100% 30 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation III
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
Amnesia Sentret, Furret, Wooper, Quagsire, Swinub, Piloswine, Slakoth, Slakoth, Slaking, Numel, Camerupt, Torkoal — —% 20 Psychic Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Assist Skitty, Delcatty — —% 20 Normal Cute 2 ♥
Charm Pikachu, Raichu, Snubbull, Granbull, Skitty, Delcatty — 100% 20 Normal Cute 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Hypnosis Stantler, Spinda — 60% 20 Psychic Smart 1 ♥ 3 ♥
Psych Up Psyduck, Golduck, Espeon, Spoink, Grumpig, Spinda — —% 10 Normal Smart 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Spite Dunsparce — 100% 10 Ghost Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation II
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type
Amnesia Sentret, Furret, Wooper, Quagsire, Swinub, Piloswine — —% 20 Psychic
Charm Snubbull, Granbull — 100% 20 Normal
Hypnosis Stantler — 60% 20 Psychic
Spite Dunsparce — 100% 10 Ghost

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Covet USUM 60 100% 25 Normal Physical
Foul Play USUM 95 100% 15 Dark Physical
Gunk Shot USUM 120 80% 5 Poison Physical
Hyper Voice USUM 90 100% 10 Normal Special
Icy Wind USUM 55 95% 15 Ice Special
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Steel Physical
Knock Off USUM 65 100% 20 Dark Physical
Last Resort USUM 140 100% 5 Normal Physical
Seed Bomb USUM 80 100% 15 Grass Physical
Shock Wave USUM 60 —% 20 Electric Special
Snatch USUM — —% 10 Dark Status
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Spite USUM — 100% 10 Ghost Status
Throat Chop USUM 80 100% 15 Dark Physical
Uproar USUM 90 100% 10 Normal Special
Water Pulse USUM 60 100% 20 Water Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Covet ORAS 60 100% 25 Normal Physical Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Foul Play ORAS 95 100% 15 Dark Physical Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Gunk Shot ORAS 120 80% 5 Poison Physical Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Hyper Voice ORAS 90 100% 10 Normal Special Cool 2 ♥ 2 ♥
Icy Wind ORAS 55 95% 15 Ice Special Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS 100 75% 15 Steel Physical Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Knock Off ORAS 65 100% 25 Dark Physical Clever 2 ♥ 3 ♥
Last Resort ORAS 140 100% 5 Normal Physical Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Seed Bomb ORAS 80 100% 15 Grass Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS 60 —% 20 Electric Special Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Snatch ORAS — —% 10 Dark Status Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Spite ORAS — 100% 10 Ghost Status Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Uproar ORAS 90 100% 10 Normal Special Cute 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Water Pulse ORAS 60 100% 20 Water Special Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Covet  60 100% 40 Normal Physical
Dark Pulse  80 100% 15 Dark Special
Foul Play  95 100% 15 Dark Physical
Gunk Shot  120 70% 5 Poison Physical
Hyper Voice  90 100% 10 Normal Special
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Ice Special
Iron Tail  100 75% 15 Steel Physical
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Dark Physical
Last Resort  140 100% 5 Normal Physical
Seed Bomb  80 100% 15 Grass Physical
Sleep Talk  — —% 10 Normal Status
Snatch  — —% 10 Dark Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Normal Special
Spite  — 100% 10 Ghost Status
Uproar  90 100% 10 Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 3 ♥
Gunk Shot  120 70% 5 Poison Physical Cool 3 ♥
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Ice Special Beauty 2 ♥
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Dark Physical Smart 3 ♥
Last Resort  130 100% 5 Normal Physical Cute 0 ♥
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Ground Special Cute 3 ♥
Seed Bomb  80 100% 15 Grass Physical Smart 3 ♥
Snore  40 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 3 ♥
Spite  — 100% 10 Ghost Status Tough 2 ♥
Swift  60 —% 20 Normal Special Cool 2 ♥
Uproar  50 100% 10 Normal Special Cute 2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD 85 100% 15 Normal Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥
Defense Curl E — —% 40 Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Normal Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
Dream Eater FRLGEXD 100 100% 15 Psychic Smart 2 ♥ 2 ♥
Endure E — —% 10 Normal Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Icy Wind EXD 55 95% 15 Ice Beauty 1 ♥ 3 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD — —% 10 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Ground Cute 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Nightmare XD — 100% 15 Ghost Smart 1 ♥ 3 ♥
Psych Up E — —% 10 Normal Smart 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Sleep Talk E — —% 10 Normal Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Normal Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD — —% 10 Normal Smart 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Swagger EXD — 90% 15 Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Swift E 60 —% 20 Normal Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Thunderbolt C 95 100% 15 Electric
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Sprites

Appearances

Anime

Main

Recurring

Minor

Trivia

Konya sprite
  • It's never explained why Meowth doesn't have a nose.
    • This is also shown in the anime to where Meowth from Team Rocket often breaks the fourth wall and states that "The artists didn't draw him with a nose".
  • Meowth is one of the 16 Pokémon to be made into a puppet in Japan.
  • It was implied that Galarian and normal Meowth don't get along well.
  • Alolan Meowth having Rattled is rather redundant as it resists 2 of the 3 types affected by it, and the last type bug is super effective against it and Rattled does not stop this.
  • In Super Smash Bros., Meowth is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move Pay Day.
  • In Sun & Moon and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Alolan Meowth evolves with friendship. However, in Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!, it instead evolves at Level 28. This may be due to the fact that Friendship was not a factor in Generation I.
  • Meowth has the most form changes of all Generation I Pokémon, having three regional-based forms (Normal, Alolan and Galar), three of two evolved regional forms (two Persian (one being Alolan) and a Galar Form-exclusive Perrserker), and a Gigantamax for a Kantonian Form.
    • It is also overall the first Pokémon to have more than one regional variant.
    • Coincidentally, all of its regional variants have a type immunity. Kantonian Meowth is immune to Ghost-type moves, Alolan Meowth is immune to Psychic-type moves, and Galarian Meowth is immune to Poison-type moves.
  • As of Pokémon Sword and Shield, Meowth is the third Pokémon to be voiced by an anime seiyū, and one of the two Pokémon to have their original anime seiyū reprising their role.
    • However, unlike Pikachu or Eevee, Meowth isn't a Starter Pokémon, and its anime seiyū's voice can only be heard while in Gigantamax form.
  • Meowth was originally going to have a pre-evolution called "Kōnya", which would evolve into Meowth at level 14, that was planned for Generation I and Generation II. Nevertheless, Kōnya ended up getting scrapped from both generations.

Origin

Meowth is based on the Maneki-neko, a Japanese yōkai that supposedly gave great luck by raising its paw. They are often used as charms in the form of toys or statues that are said to bring good luck or wealth to businesses if placed at the entrance of a room or establishment. This is evident by Meowth's move Pay Day, which increases the amount of money earned after a battle. Meowth also sports a Koban, an ancient Japanese gold coin that is often seen held by Maneki-neko statues. Junichi Masuda has also stated that Meowth was partially based on Satoshi Tajiri's pet cat.

Its Alolan Form is based off the British Blue, a British shorthair with blue-gray fur.

Its Galarian form may be based on a Norwegian Forest cat with elements of a stereotypical Viking. Its Shiny coloration resembles its counterpart from Kanto.

Its Gigantamax form may act as a reference to the long-cat meme, or the giant mutant cat from the 1970 British comedy "Monty Python's Flying Circus" which was created to stop killer cars but eventually went rogue on its own, or Street Fighter 3's Necro.

Etymology

Meowth comes from "meow" and "wealth".

Its Japanese name Nyaasu comes from "nya", the Japanese onomatopoeia for "meow".

Gallery

Kantonian Form

Alolan Form

Galarian Form

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#226–250
#251–275
#276–300
#301–325
#326–350
#351–375
#376–400
#401–403
See also
Pokédex
v · d · e
Galar Pokédex
Characters · Locations
Mainland
#001–025
#026–050
#051–075
#076–100
#101–125
#126–150
#151–175
#176–200
#201–225
#226–250
#251–275
#276–300
#301–325
#326–350
#351–375
#376–400
The Isle of Armor
#001–025
#026–050
#051–075
#076–100
#101–125
#126–150
#151–175
#176–200
#201–210
The Crown Tundra
#001–025
#026–050
#051–075
#076–100
#101–125
#126–150
#151–175
#176–200
#201–210
See also
Pokédex
v · d · e
Paldea Pokédex
Characters · Locations (Paldea · Kitakami · Terarium)
Mainland
#001–025
#026–050
#051–075
#076–100
#101–125
#126–150
#151–175
#176–200
#201–225
#226–250
#251–275
#276–300
#301–325
#326–350
#351–375
#376–400
Kitakami
#001–025
#026–050
#051–075
#076–100
#101–125
#126–150
#151–175
#176–200
Blueberry
#001–025
#026–050
#051–075
#076–100
#101–125
#126–150
#151–175
#176–200
#201–225
#226–243
See also
Pokédex
  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 240. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.