Meowth Gmax is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII, known for its unique Gigantamax form.
Type: Normal
Abilities:
- Pickup: May pick up an item after a battle.
- Technician: Boosts the power of moves with a base power of 60 or less.
- Unnerve (Hidden Ability): Prevents opposing Pokémon from using their held Berries.
Physical Characteristics:
- Elongated and towering body with an incredibly long, spiraled, and ribbon-like tail.
- Retains the traditional beige fur with a cream-colored face, paws, and tail tip.
- Features a large, shiny coin on its forehead, larger than in its standard form.
- Stands on its hind legs with a smug expression, embodying an air of superiority.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Typically found in urban environments and areas populated by humans, where it can scavenge for food and shiny objects.
- Known for its love of shiny objects, which it collects and hoards.
- Exhibits a more mischievous and playful demeanor in its Gigantamax form, often flaunting its elongated body.
In Battle:
- Its signature G-Max Move, G-Max Gold Rush, deals damage and confuses opponents while also providing bonus in-game currency.
- Primarily used for its ability to disrupt opponents with its G-Max move and capitalize on its heightened attack capabilities.
- Strong against Ghost-type moves due to its Normal typing, though vulnerable to Fighting-type attacks.
Evolution:
- Does not evolve from or into any Pokémon when in its Gigantamax form.
- Regular Meowth evolves into Persian starting at level 28.
- The Gigantamax form is exclusive to special event distributions or certain in-game events.
Interesting Facts:
- Meowth's Gigantamax form was introduced as a special event Pokémon, highlighting its importance and popularity.
- The design is inspired by the Maneki-neko, a Japanese figurine believed to bring good luck, symbolized by its giant coin.
- The G-Max Gold Rush move is a nod to the traditional Meowth's Pay Day move, enhancing its money-generating capabilities in battle.
- Despite its comical appearance, Gigantamax Meowth can be quite formidable in battle with the right strategy.