meowth

Meowth is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Normal

Abilities:

• Pickup: May pick up items after battle.
• Technician: Increases the power of moves with a base power of 60 or less by 50%.
• Unnerve (Hidden Ability): Prevents opposing Pokémon from using their held Berries.

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, feline-like Pokémon with a cream-colored body.
• Distinguishing features include a coin-like charm on its forehead.
• Large, pointed ears with black insides.
• Whisker-like markings and a curled tail.
• Capable of walking on two legs, though often depicted on all fours.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Commonly found in urban areas and cities.
• Known for its love of shiny objects, particularly coins, which it collects and hoards.
• Often associated with nighttime activity, being more active after dark.
• In the wild, Meowth is known to raid local businesses and homes in search of food or treasures.

In Battle:

• Known for its speed and agility, making it a swift attacker.
• Signature move: Payday, which scatters coins and provides extra money after battle.
• Effective in battles against Ghost types due to its ability to learn Dark-type moves.
• Susceptible to Fighting-type moves, which can be a disadvantage in battle.

Evolution:

• Evolves into Persian starting at level 28.
• Has regional forms, such as the Galarian Meowth, which evolves into Perrserker when leveled up while knowing an appropriate move.

Interesting Facts:

• Meowth is famously known as a member of Team Rocket in the Pokémon anime, where it possesses the unique ability to speak human language.
• Its design is inspired by the Japanese "maneki-neko," a figurine often believed to bring good luck.
• Meowth's coin is a symbol of wealth and fortune, consistent with its love for shiny objects.
• Galarian Meowth is Steel-type, showcasing the diverse adaptability of this Pokémon across regions.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Shield: It washes its face regularly to keep the coin on its forehead spotless. It doesn’t get along with Galarian Meowth.
• Red: Adores circular objects. Wanders the streets on anightly basis to look for dropped loose change.
• Blue: Adores circular objects. Wanders the streets 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 se­ cretly 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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: It lies around all day, becoming active near dusk. At night, it wanders the city in search of loose change.
• Moon: It loves shiny things. It often fights with Murkrow over prey they’re both trying to catch.
• Ultra-Sun: When visiting a junkyard, you may catch sight of it having an intense fight with Murkrow over shiny objects.
• Ultra-Moon: 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.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: Appears to be more active at night. It loves round and shiny things. It can’t stop itself from picking them up.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: Appears to be more active at night. It loves round and shiny things. It can’t stop itself from picking them up.
• Sword: 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.