Meowth
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Alolan Meowth
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Galarian Meowth
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Meowth (Japanese: ニャース Nyarth) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves into Persian starting at level 28.
In Alola, Meowth has a Dark-type regional form. It evolves into Alolan Persian when leveled up with high friendship.
In Galar, Meowth has a Steel-type regional form. It evolves into Perrserker starting at level 28.
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.)
Kantonian Meowth can Gigantamax into Gigantamax Meowth if it has the Gigantamax Factor. Meowth with the Gigantamax Factor cannot evolve.
Biology
Meowth is a small, feline Pokémon with cream-colored fur that turns brown at the tips of its hind paws and tail. Its ovoid head features four prominent whiskers, wide eyes with slit pupils, two pointed teeth in the upper jaw, and a gold koban coin embedded in its forehead. Its ears are black with brown interiors and are flanked with an additional pair of long whiskers. Meowth is a quadruped with the ability to walk on its hind legs; while the games almost always depict Meowth on two legs, the anime states that Meowth normally walks on all fours. It can freely manipulate its claws, retracting them when it wants to move silently. The tip of its tail curls tightly.
Meowth is attracted to round and shiny objects and has the unique ability to produce coins using its signature move, Pay Day. Meowth and its evolved forms are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Pay Day by leveling up. Being nocturnal, it is known to wander about city streets at night and pick up anything that sparkles, including loose change. Upon finding a sparkling object, its eyes will glitter and the coin on its forehead will shine brightly. It shares this intrigue with Murkrow, with whom it often fights with for objects and prey. Meowth is a playful but fickle Pokémon with the capacity for human-like intelligence, with at least one member of the species teaching itself how to speak. Meowth tends to live in urban areas.
Forms
Mewoth has a Gigantamax form and two regional forms, Alolan Meowth and Galarian Meowth.
- Alolan Meowth
In Alola, Meowth has a slightly different look. Alolan Meowth's fur is a light blue-gray color. Instead of brown markings, the tip of its tail, whiskers, digits, and the insides of its ears a whitish-gray. Alolan Meowth's whiskers have a slight curve compared to regular Meowth's straighter whiskers, and it has silvery eyes.
Meowth was introduced to Alola as a gift to royalty.[1] The luxurious royal lifestyle soon led to Meowth diverging from its origins and becoming the selfish, prideful, and cunning Alolan Meowth. Alolan Meowth will turn hysterical if its coin or pride are besmirched. When the monarchy fell, the rare Alolan Meowth went feral and eventually grew as common in Alola as anywhere else.
- Galarian Meowth
Galarian Meowth has a shaggy, greyish-brown coat resembling a beard, as well as yellow eyes and a toothy grin. Its coin is now black and extremely hard, with the darkest and hardest coins being especially valued and respected among the species.
Galarian Meowth's body has partially turned to iron as a result of many years of living with a race of savage seafarers. As a result of many battles, Galarian Meowth develops the ability to evolve into Perrserker, instead of Persian. Kantonian Meowth and Galarian Meowth don't get along.
- Gigantamax Meowth
Some Kantonian Meowth are capable of Gigantamaxing. As Gigantamax Meowth, it has become larger and longer in size. The body extends from the lower half to the shoulder, while the gold coin gains a symbol. Meowth's eyes change to a glowing gold color. The tail grows long as well, with the end of its tip extending. The tail gets even larger and bumpy when it uses an attack. Three red clouds surround it below the shoulders.
The giant coin on Gigantamax Meowth's head emits a lot of Gigantamax power that surrounds the area with a golden gleam. Its desire for shiny objects increases to the point where it will cause damage to skyscraper windows and exterior walls for the sake of sharpening its claws.[2] The symbol on Gigantamax Meowth's gold coin is believed to be the key to unlocking the secrets of Dynamax.
Gigantamax Meowth is the only known Pokémon capable of using the G-Max Move G-Max Gold Rush.
Evolution
Meowth evolves into Persian.
In Alola, Meowth has a regional form that evolves into Alolan Persian.
In Galar, Meowth has a regional form that evolves into Perrserker.
Game data
Pokédex entries
- Meowth
Generation I
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Kanto #052
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Red(ENG)
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Adores circular objects. Wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.
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Blue
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Yellow
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Appears to be more active at night. It loves round and shiny things. It can't stop from picking them up.
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Stadium
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Sleeps in the daytime. At night, its eyes glow as it happily collects coins, its favorite things.
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Generation II
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Johto #136
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Gold
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It is fascinated by round objects. It can't stop playing with them until it tires and falls asleep.
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Silver
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It loves anything that shines. It especially adores coins that it picks up and secretly hoards.
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Crystal
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It loves things that sparkle. When it sees a shiny object, the gold coin on its head shines too.
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Stadium 2
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It is fascinated with round objects. It can't stop playing with them until it tires and falls asleep.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #—
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Kanto #052
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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Meowth withdraw their sharp claws into their paws to silently sneak about. For some reason, this Pokémon loves shiny coins that glitter with light.
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FireRed
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All it does is sleep during the daytime. At night, it patrols its territory with its eyes aglow.
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LeafGreen
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Adores round objects. It wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #138
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Diamond
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It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It is fascinated by round objects. It can't stop playing with them until it tires and falls asleep.
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SoulSilver
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It loves anything that shines. It especially adores coins that it picks up and secretly hoards.
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
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White
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Black 2
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It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #—
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X
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It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
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Y
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Adores round objects. It wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VII
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Alola SM: #045
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Alola USUM: #052
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Kanto #052
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Sun
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It lies around all day, becoming active near dusk. At night, it wanders the city in search of loose change.
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Moon
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It loves shiny things. It often fights with Murkrow over prey they're both trying to catch.
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Ultra Sun
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When visiting a junkyard, you may catch sight of it having an intense fight with Murkrow over shiny objects.
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Ultra Moon
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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.
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Let's Go Pikachu
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Appears to be more active at night. It loves round and shiny things. It can't stop itself from picking them up.
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Let's Go Eevee
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Generation VIII
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Galar #182
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
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Sword
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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.
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Shield
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It washes its face regularly to keep the coin on its forehead spotless. It doesn't get along with Galarian Meowth.
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Brilliant Diamond
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It is nocturnal by nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter as brightly as the shiny object.
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Shining Pearl
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Gigantamax Meowth
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Sword
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The pattern that has appeared on its giant coin is thought to be the key to unlocking the secrets of the Dynamax phenomenon.
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Shield
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Its body has grown incredibly long and the coin on its forehead has grown incredibly large—all thanks to Gigantamax power.
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Generation IX
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Paldea #141
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Scarlet
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All it does is sleep during the daytime. At night, it patrols its territory with its eyes aglow.
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Violet
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It loves things that sparkle. When it sees a shiny object, the gold coin on its head shines, too.
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- Alolan Meowth
Generation VII
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Alola SM: #045
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Alola USUM: #052
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Kanto #052
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Alolan Meowth
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Sun
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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.
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Moon
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When its delicate pride is wounded, or when the gold coin on its forehead is dirtied, it flies into a hysterical rage.
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Ultra Sun
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It's impulsive, selfish, and fickle. It's very popular with some Trainers who like giving it the attention it needs.
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Ultra Moon
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A royal house that flourished in the distant past brought it here from another region. Meowth is both selfish and prideful.
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Let's Go Pikachu
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Highly intelligent and prideful, it's famously difficult to handle–but that's also a reason for its popularity.
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Let's Go Eevee
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Generation VIII
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Galar #182
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
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Alolan Meowth
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Sword
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It's accustomed to luxury because it used to live with Alolan royalty. As a result, it's very picky about food.
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Shield
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Deeply proud and keenly smart, this Pokémon moves with cunning during battle and relentlessly attacks enemies' weak points.
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Generation IX
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Paldea #141
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Scarlet
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All it does is sleep during the daytime. At night, it patrols its territory with its eyes aglow.
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Violet
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It loves things that sparkle. When it sees a shiny object, the gold coin on its head shines, too.
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- Galarian Meowth
Generation VIII
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Galar #182
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
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Galarian Meowth
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Sword
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Living with a savage, seafaring people has toughened this Pokémon's body so much that parts of it have turned to iron.
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Shield
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These daring Pokémon have coins on their foreheads. Darker coins are harder, and harder coins garner more respect among Meowth.
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Generation IX
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Paldea #141
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Scarlet
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All it does is sleep during the daytime. At night, it patrols its territory with its eyes aglow.
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Violet
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It loves things that sparkle. When it sees a shiny object, the gold coin on its head shines, too.
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Game locations
- Meowth
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Generation III
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Ruby
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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FireRed
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LeafGreen
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Routes 5, 6, 7, and 8, Bond Bridge, Canyon Entrance, Cape Brink, Five Isle Meadow, Kindle Road, Ruin Valley, Sevault Canyon, Treasure Beach, Water Path
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Colosseum
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XD
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In events
- Meowth
Games
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Event
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Language/Region
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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FRLG
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Egg Pokémon Present Meowth
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Japanese
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Japan
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5
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March 21 to April 4, 2004
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RSEFRLG
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PokéPark Meowth
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Japanese
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Japan
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5
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March 18 to May 8, 2005
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RSEFRLG
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Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Meowth
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Japanese
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Japan
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10
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January 14 to 29, 2006
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DPPt
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Yukina's Meowth
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Japanese
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Japan
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21
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December 9 to 22, 2008
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DPPt
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Pokémon Center Meowth
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Japanese
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Japan
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10
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March 20 to April 12, 2009
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B2W2
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Team Rocket Meowth
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Japanese
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Japan Wi-Fi
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15
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December 7, 2012 to January 10, 2013
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B2W2
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Team Rocket Meowth
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Korean
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Wi-Fi
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15
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May 10 to June 9, 2013
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BWB2W2
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Team Rocket Meowth
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Italian
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Italy
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15
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July 13 to 14, 2013
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XYORAS
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Happy Meal Meowth
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PAL region
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Online
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20
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August 20, 2016 to February 28, 2017
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SwSh
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Gigantamax Meowth
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All
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Online
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5
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November 15, 2019 to January 15, 2020
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- Wild Area News
Games
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Event
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Gigantamax
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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SwSh
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Wild Area News
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Yes
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hide
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17, 30, 40, 50, 60
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May 26, 2020 to June 1, 2020
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SwSh
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Wild Area News
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No
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hide
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17, 30, 40, 50, 60
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January 1, 2022 to January 9, 2022
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
- Meowth
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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40
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100 - 147
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190 - 284
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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Total: 290
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 40.
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- Alolan Meowth
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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40
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100 - 147
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190 - 284
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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Total: 290
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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- Galarian Meowth
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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50
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110 - 157
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210 - 304
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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Total: 290
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
- Meowth
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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- Alolan Meowth
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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- Galarian Meowth
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Moves
- Meowth
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meowth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Meowth
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Alolan Meowth
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meowth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Meowth
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Galarian Meowth
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meowth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Meowth
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- Meowth
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Meowth
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meowth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Meowth
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Alolan Meowth
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Meowth
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meowth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Meowth
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- Galarian Meowth
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Meowth
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meowth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Meowth
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Moves by TM
- Meowth
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meowth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Meowth
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Alolan Meowth
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meowth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Meowth
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Galarian Meowth
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meowth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Meowth
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Side game data
- Meowth
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Pokémon Ranger
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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None
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Field move:
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(Cut ×1)
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Loops: 5
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Min. exp.: 18
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Max. exp.: 23
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Browser entry R-099
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Meowth can cut trees down with its claws. It cleverly walks on its hind legs.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.18 seconds
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Base HP: 45
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Base Attack: 67
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Base Defense: 44
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Base Speed: 60
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PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
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PokéPark Pad entry:
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He is shrewd, but surprisingly earnest. He collects Berries so the one he's thinking about will pay attention to him.
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Pokémon: Magikarp Jump
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Friendship Item: Amulet Coin (Beat the Great League)
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★✰✰✰✰: +0% ★★✰✰✰: +20% (1) ★★★✰✰: +40% (2) ★★★★✰: +100% (5) ★★★★★: +200% (7)
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Skill: Grants Coins
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Recovery time: 2 hours 30 minutes
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New Pokémon Snap
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Photodex entry #035
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At some point, Meowth made itself at home near camp and started dropping by to nap or play around. I wouldn't mind so much if it'd just keep its paws off the NEO-ONE...
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- Alolan Meowth
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.18 seconds
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Base HP: 45
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Base Attack: 67
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Base Defense: 44
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Base Speed: 60
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Form data
Evolution data