Glameow (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Glameow (disambiguation).

Glameow ニャルマー Nyarmar #431
Art by Ken Sugimori from Diamond and Pearl
Type  Normal   Normal   Normal   Normal   Normal   Normal	Species Catty Pokémon
Abilities Limber or Own Tempo Own Tempo Keen Eye Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 800,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #— Hoenn #— Sinnoh #076 Unova #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-039 Oblivia R-162 Oblivia (past) N-147 Not in any regional Browser
Height 1'08" Imperial 0.5m Metric 1'08"/0.5m 0.0m	Weight 8.6lbs Imperial 3.9kg Metric 8.6lbs/3.9kg 0.0kg
Dex color Gray	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 190 24.8%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown 25% male, 75% female
Breeding Field group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 1 Base Exp.: 71 Battle Exp.: 711*
External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex (Gen. IV) On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. IV) On Marriland Pokédex Generation IV Generation V Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Glameow (Japanese: ニャルマー Nyarmar) is a Normal-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Purugly starting at level 38.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Major appearances 2.1.1 Johanna's Glameow 2.1.2 Zoey's Glameow 2.1.3 Other 2.2 Minor appearances 2.3 Pokédex entries 3 In the TCG 4 Game data 4.1 Pokédex entries 4.2 Game locations 4.2.1 In side games 4.3 Held Items 4.4 Stats 4.4.1 Base stats 4.4.2 Pokéathlon stats 4.5 Type effectiveness 4.6 Learnset 4.6.1 By leveling up 4.6.2 By TM/HM 4.6.3 By breeding 4.6.4 By tutoring 4.6.5 Dream World-only moves 4.7 Side game data 4.8 Evolution 4.9 Sprites 5 Trivia 5.1 Origin 5.1.1 Name origin 6 In other languages 7 Related articles 8 External links

Biology

Physiology

Glameow is a primarily gray feline Pokémon, with a curled, spring-shaped tail similar to Spoink and a white fluff at the tip of it. It has a crescent shaped head with two white-tipped ears. It also has a white muzzle, a small black nose, pink eyelids, yellow eyes with blue irises like a Froslass, and two rows of thin whiskers. Glameow has a slender physique, most drastically in comparison to its evolution, Purugly, and its ability, Limber, may reflect this. Glameow's neck has a ruff-like fringe, and its legs have similar fringes. Its feet are tipped with white, and have pink paw pads on the underside.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Glameow have sharp claws and a powerful tail. This allows them to use moves like Shadow Claw and Iron Tail. They also have access to several elemental attacks. Their eyes are also capable of using hypnotic powers.

Behavior

Glameow tend to be spiteful and fickle, having a tendency to hook its claws into the nose of its trainer if not fed. When it's happy, Glameow demonstrates movements of its tail, like a dancing ribbon.

Habitat

Glameow tend to appear in urban environments, probably because they have a domesticated quality.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Major appearances

Johanna's Glameow

Johanna, Dawn's mother, has a Glameow which appeared in Following a Maiden's Voyage!. It stays at the home and watches Dawn's Pokémon Contests with Johanna. While a Coordinator, Johanna used it in many contests.

Zoey's Glameow

Zoey's Glameow first appeared in Mounting a Coordinator Assault. It serves as Zoey's main Contest Pokémon.

Other

In For The Love Of Meowth, Meowth fell in love with Mamie's Glameow. However, the romance ended after Glameow evolved.

Minor appearances

A Glameow appeared in One Big Happiny Family! in Jessie's fantasy.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP011 Glameow Ash's Pokédex Glameow, the Catty Pokémon. When angry, it flashes its claws, but it also can purr quite affectionately. This concludes the entries from the Diamond & Pearl series.

In the TCG

Main article: Glameow (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. Generation I Red Blue {{{redbluedex}}} Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}} Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald {{{rsedex}}} Ruby Sapphire {{{rsdex}}} Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed LeafGreen {{{frlgdex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}} Generation IV Diamond Pearl {{{dpdex}}} Diamond Pearl Platinum {{{dpptdex}}} Diamond It claws if displeased and purrs when affectionate. Its fickleness is very popular among some. Pearl With its sharp glare, it puts foes in a mild hypnotic state. It is a very fickle Pokémon. Platinum It hides its spiteful tendency of hooking its claws into the nose of its Trainer if it isn't fed. HeartGold SoulSilver When it's happy, Glameow demonstrates beautiful movements of its tail, like a dancing ribbon. HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}} Generation V Black White It hides its spiteful tendency of hooking its claws into the nose of its Trainer if it isn't fed. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}  ??? No Pokédex data is available.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade Generation IV Diamond Pearl Common Routes 218 and 222 (Pearl only) Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Generation V Black White None Dream World or Poké Transfer Dream World Pleasant Forest

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Crystal Crossing (B7-B13)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Nabiki Beach Vien Forest
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Old Mansion Ice Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Windy Prairie‎
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Meadow: Everspring Valley

Held Items

Game		Held Item(s)
Diamond	Pearl	Cheri Berry (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat	Range
	At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 49	109 - 156	208 - 302
Attack: 55	54 - 117	103 - 229
Defense: 42	42 - 103	80 - 201
Sp.Atk: 42	42 - 103	80 - 201
Sp.Def: 37	37 - 97	71 - 190
Speed: 85	81 - 150	157 - 295
Total: 310   Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 5/5 ★★★★★	Power 2/5 ★★☆☆☆
Skill 2/4 ★★☆☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 3/4 ★★★☆	Total 14/21 ★★☆☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Weak to Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Resistant against Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Unaffected by Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Damaged normally by Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Fake Out	Normal	Physical	40	100%	10
5	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100%	35
8	Growl	Normal	Status	—	100%	40
13	Hypnosis	Psychic	Status	—	60%	20
17	Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	—%	20
20	Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80%	15
25	Charm	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
29	Assist	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
32	Captivate	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
37	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
41	Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	5
44	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
48	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	—	—%	15
A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Glameow obtained at level 1 in Generation V Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Glameow Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Glameow Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: IV
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM01	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	—	—%	15
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	—%	20
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
	TM49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
	TM65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	70	100%	5
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM83	Work Up	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	TM85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100	100%	15
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
	TM89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95%	30
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Glameow Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Glameow Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: IV
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Assurance	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
	Fake Tears	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
	Flail	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
	Last Resort	Normal	Physical	140	100%	5
	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100%	30
	Sand-Attack	Ground	Status	—	100%	15
	Snatch	Dark	Status	—	—%	10
	Tail Whip	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
	Wake-Up Slap	Fighting	Physical	60	100%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Glameow in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Glameow in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Glameow Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Glameow Click on the generation numbers at the top to see egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: IV
Game		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Glameow can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Glameow cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Glameow Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Glameow Click on the generation numbers at the top to see move tutor moves from other generations

Dream World-only moves

Generation V Other generations: IV
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Dream World	Assurance	Dark	Status	50	100%	10
Dream World	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
A superscript level indicates that Glameow can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Glameow Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Glameow Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available	Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available	Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: G
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: ( Normal ) Field move: (Cut ×1) Browser entry   It attacks with cutting slashes.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  ( Normal ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It lets loose shock waves to attack.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.

Evolution

Unevolved Glameow  Normal

Level 38 →

First evolution Purugly  Normal

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White				Back

For other sprites and images, please see Glameow images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Glameow's color palette was changed slightly in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, despite it being a non-Johto Pokémon. This also happened to Purugly, Registeel, Torterra, Chimchar, Stunky, Skuntank, and Chatot.

Origin

Glameow is based on a regular domesticated cat.

Name origin

Glameow's name is possibly from glamorous and meow. Its Japanese name, Nyarmar, comes from the word にゃあ nyā, the Japanese equivalent of meow, and glamour.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Charmian From Charme and miauen. French Chaglam From chat and glamor. Korean 나옹마 Naongma Chinese (Taiwan) 魅力喵 Mèi Lì Miāo From 魅力 and 喵.

Related articles

• Zoey's Glameow
• Johanna's Glameow

External links

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Pokémon

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