Meowth #052
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Meowth
#052
 - Scratch Cat Pokemon
 
 
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| gender | 50.0% ![]()  | 50.0% ![]()  | 
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| height | 1'4" | 0.4 m | |
| weight | 9.3 lb. | 4.2 kg | |
| generation | 
 1st (Red, Blue, Yellow) National: #052 | Johto: #136 
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052
Moves
Abilities
| Pickup | Picks up other Pokemon's used and Flung held items. May also pick up an item after battle. | 
| Technician | Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to inflict 1.5× damage. | 
Level-up Moves
| Lv. | Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | ![]()  | ![]()  | 40 | 35 | 100% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | 
| 1 | Growl | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 40 | 100% | Lowers the target's Attack by one stage. | 
| 6 | Bite | ![]()  | ![]()  | 60 | 25 | 100% | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | 
| 9 | Fake Out | ![]()  | ![]()  | 40 | 10 | 100% | Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch. | 
| 14 | Fury Swipes | ![]()  | ![]()  | 18 | 15 | 80% | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | 
| 17 | Screech | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 40 | 85% | Lowers the target's Defense by two stages. | 
| 22 | Faint Attack | ![]()  | ![]()  | 60 | 20 | -- | Never misses. | 
| 25 | Taunt | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 20 | 100% | For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves. | 
| 30 | Pay Day | ![]()  | ![]()  | 40 | 20 | 100% | Scatters money on the ground worth five times the user's level. | 
| 33 | Slash | ![]()  | ![]()  | 70 | 20 | 100% | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | 
| 38 | Nasty Plot | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 20 | -- | Raises the user's Special Attack by two stages. | 
| 41 | Assurance | ![]()  | ![]()  | 50 | 10 | 100% | Power is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn. | 
| 46 | Captivate | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 20 | 100% | Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender. | 
| 49 | Night Slash | ![]()  | ![]()  | 70 | 15 | 100% | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | 
| 54 | Feint | ![]()  | ![]()  | 30 | 10 | 100% | Only works if the target uses Protect or Detect on this turn. | 
TMs/HMs
| # | Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM1 | Hone Claws | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 15 | -- | Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage. | 
| TM6 | Toxic | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 10 | 90% | Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn. | 
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]()  | ![]()  | 1 | 15 | 100% | Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70. | 
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 5 | -- | Changes the weather to sunny for five turns. | 
| TM12 | Taunt | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 20 | 100% | For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves. | 
| TM17 | Protect | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 10 | -- | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | 
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 5 | -- | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | 
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]()  | ![]()  | 1 | 20 | 100% | Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102. | 
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | ![]()  | ![]()  | 95 | 15 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target. | 
| TM25 | Thunder | ![]()  | ![]()  | 120 | 10 | 70% | Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target. | 
| TM27 | Return | ![]()  | ![]()  | 1 | 20 | 100% | Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102. | 
| TM28 | Dig | ![]()  | ![]()  | 80 | 10 | 100% | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | 
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | ![]()  | ![]()  | 80 | 15 | 100% | Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. | 
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 15 | -- | Raises the user's evasion by one stage. | 
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]()  | ![]()  | 60 | 20 | -- | Never misses. | 
| TM41 | Torment | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 15 | 100% | Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row. | 
| TM42 | Facade | ![]()  | ![]()  | 70 | 20 | 100% | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | 
| TM44 | Rest | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 10 | -- | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | 
| TM45 | Attract | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 15 | 100% | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. | 
| TM46 | Thief | ![]()  | ![]()  | 40 | 10 | 100% | Takes the target's item. | 
| TM48 | Round | ![]()  | ![]()  | 60 | 15 | 100% | Has double power if it's used more than once per turn. | 
| TM49 | Echoed Voice | ![]()  | ![]()  | 40 | 15 | 100% | Power increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokemon, to a maximum of 200. | 
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | ![]()  | ![]()  | 70 | 15 | 100% | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | 
| TM66 | Payback | ![]()  | ![]()  | 50 | 10 | 100% | Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn. | 
| TM67 | Retaliate | ![]()  | ![]()  | 70 | 5 | 100% | Has double power if a friendly Pokemon fainted last turn. | 
| TM70 | Flash | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 20 | 100% | Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage. | 
| TM77 | Psych Up | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 10 | -- | Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's. | 
| TM83 | Work Up | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 30 | -- | Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each. | 
| TM85 | Dream Eater | ![]()  | ![]()  | 100 | 15 | 100% | Only works on sleeping Pokemon. Heals the user by half the damage inflicted. | 
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 15 | 90% | Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target. | 
| TM89 | U-turn | ![]()  | ![]()  | 70 | 20 | 100% | User must switch out after attacking. | 
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 10 | -- | Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. | 
| HM1 | Cut | ![]()  | ![]()  | 50 | 30 | 95% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | 
Egg Moves
| Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tail Whip | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 30 | 100% | Lowers the target's Defense by one stage. | 
| Hypnosis | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 20 | 60% | Puts the target to sleep. | 
| Amnesia | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 20 | -- | Raises the user's Special Defense by two stages. | 
| Flail | ![]()  | ![]()  | 1 | 15 | 100% | Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power. | 
| Spite | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 10 | 100% | Lowers the PP of the target's last used move by 4. | 
| Charm | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 20 | 100% | Lowers the target's Attack by two stages. | 
| Iron Tail | ![]()  | ![]()  | 100 | 15 | 75% | Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. | 
| Assist | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 20 | -- | Randomly selects and uses one of the trainer's other Pokemon's moves. | 
| Snatch | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 10 | -- | Steals the target's move, if it's self-targeted. | 
| Odor Sleuth | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 40 | -- | Forces the target to have no Evade, and allows it to be hit by Normal and Fighting moves even if it's a Ghost. | 
| Punishment | ![]()  | ![]()  | 1 | 5 | 100% | Power increases against targets with more raised stats, up to a maximum of 200. | 
| Last Resort | ![]()  | ![]()  | 140 | 5 | 100% | Can only be used after all of the user's other moves have been used. | 
| Foul Play | ![]()  | ![]()  | 95 | 15 | 100% | Calculates damage with the target's attacking stat. | 
Stats
| at level 100 | Base | Hindering (90%) | Neutral (100%) | Beneficial (110%) | 
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| HP | 40 | 190 - 284 | 190 - 284 | 190 - 284 | 
| Attack | 45 | 85 - 170 | 95 - 189 | 104 - 207 | 
| Defense | 35 | 67 - 152 | 75 - 169 | 82 - 185 | 
| Sp. Attack | 40 | 76 - 161 | 85 - 179 | 93 - 196 | 
| Sp. Defense | 40 | 76 - 161 | 85 - 179 | 93 - 196 | 
| Speed | 90 | 166 - 251 | 185 - 279 | 203 - 306 | 
| TOTAL | 290 | |||
Other Stats
| Base Experience | Max Experience | Catch Rate | Happiness | EV Yields | 
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| 69 | 1,000,000 | 255 | 70 | Speed: 1 point | 
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Images
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Flavortext
| Black 2 | It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly. | 
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| Black | |
| White | |
| Diamond | It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly. | 
| Pearl | |
| Platinum | |
| 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. | 
| Ruby | MEOWTH withdraws its sharp claws into its paws to slinkily sneak about without making any incriminating footsteps.For some reason, this Pokemon loves shiny coins that glitter with light. | 
| Sapphire | |
| Emerald | |
| 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. | 
| Gold | It is fascinated by round objects. It can't stopplaying with them until it tires and falls asleep. | 
| Silver | It loves anything that shines. It especially adorescoins that it picks up and secretly hoards. | 
| Crystal | It loves things that sparkle. When it sees a shinyobject, the gold coin on its head shines too. | 
| Red | Adores circular objects. Wanders the streets on anightly basis to look for dropped loose change. | 
| Blue | |
| Yellow | Appears to be more active at night. It loves roundand shiny things. It can't stop from picking them up. | 
Other
| Name Etymology | As in meow, the sound a cat makes | 
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