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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
[[File:Game Freak Meowth.jpg|thumb|left|250px|[[Game Freak]] artwork of Meowth]] | |||
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 oval 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 always depict Meowth on two legs, the [[EP070|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 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 oval 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 always depict Meowth on two legs, the [[EP070|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 [[Signature move|unique ability]] to produce coins using {{m|Pay Day}}. | Meowth is attracted to round and shiny objects, and has the [[Signature move|unique ability]] to produce coins using {{m|Pay Day}}. 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 {{p|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 {{MTR|speak}}. Meowth tends to live in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon|urban areas}}. | ||
Meowth was introduced to [[Alola]] as a gift to royalty. The luxurious royal lifestyle soon led to Meowth diverging from its origins and becoming the selfish and | Meowth was introduced to [[Alola]] as a gift to royalty. 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.<ref>http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-meowth/</ref> 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 shade. Alolan Meowth's whiskers maintain a slight curve compared to regular Meowth's straighter whiskers, and it has silvery eyes. | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[File:Meowth Team Rocket.png|250px|thumb|Meowth in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | [[File:Meowth Team Rocket.png|250px|thumb|Meowth in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
[[File: | [[File:Matori Meowth.png|thumb|250px|Alolan Meowth in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
===Major appearances=== | ===Major appearances=== | ||
===={{MTR|Team Rocket's Meowth}}==== | ===={{MTR|Team Rocket's Meowth}}==== | ||
Meowth is one of the two main Pokémon in the series (the other being {{AP|Pikachu}}). Meowth is a member of {{TRT}}, and he is unlike ordinary Meowth in that he can [[talking Pokémon|speak human language]] | Meowth is one of the two main Pokémon in the series (the other being {{AP|Pikachu}}). Meowth is a member of {{TRT}}, and he is unlike ordinary Meowth in that he can [[talking Pokémon|speak human language]]. His first appearance was in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]''. | ||
His background story, including another female Meowth named [[Meowzie]], was told in ''[[EP070|Go West Young Meowth]]''. | His background story, including another female Meowth named [[Meowzie]], was told in ''[[EP070|Go West Young Meowth]]''. | ||
Meowth was cloned in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', but his clone couldn't talk or walk on two legs, just like an ordinary Meowth, likely due to the fact that its progenitor needed to | Meowth was cloned in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', but his clone couldn't talk or walk on two legs, just like an ordinary Meowth, likely due to the fact that its progenitor needed to learn how to do this. The Meowth clone is encountered again in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''. | ||
====[[Meowzie]]==== | ====[[Meowzie]]==== | ||
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Over 100 years ago, [[The Black Arachnid]] had a Meowth as seen in ''[[EP123|Spinarak Attack]]''. | Over 100 years ago, [[The Black Arachnid]] had a Meowth as seen in ''[[EP123|Spinarak Attack]]''. | ||
An [[Regional variant|Alolan]] Meowth appeared in [[SM062]]. After working with Team Rocket, it later arrived at {{an|Team Rocket HQ}} after stealing Team Rocket's money to buy an airline ticket to [[Kanto]] where it became an assistant to [[Matori]]. | |||
===Minor appearances=== | ===Minor appearances=== | ||
{{Ash}} used a | {{Ash}} used a Meowth during the Pokémon League entrance exam in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''. The Meowth was defeated by the [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor|instructor]]'s {{p|Vaporeon}}. | ||
A Meowth appeared in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' as a {{m|Transform| | A Meowth appeared in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' as a {{m|Transform|transformation}} of {{OBP|Mew|M08}}. | ||
A {{pkmn2|giant}} Meowth appeared in ''[[BW127|The Island of Illusions!]]'', but as one of {{p|Zoroark}}'s {{a|illusion}}s. | A {{pkmn2|giant}} Meowth appeared in ''[[BW127|The Island of Illusions!]]'', but as one of {{p|Zoroark}}'s {{a|illusion}}s. | ||
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===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}} | {{Animedexheader|Hoenn}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|AG109|Meowth|Ash's Pokédex|Meowth, the Scratch Cat Pokémon. Meowth loves to roam at night to gather coins and other objects that sparkle, but it | {{Animedexbody|AG109|Meowth|Ash's Pokédex|Meowth, the Scratch Cat Pokémon. Meowth loves to roam at night to gather coins and other objects that sparkle, but it spends most of the daylight hours sleeping.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}} | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}} | ||
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}} | {{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|DP002|Meowth|Dawn's Pokédex|Meowth, the Scratch Cat Pokémon. It sleeps a lot during the | {{Animedexbody|DP002|Meowth|Dawn's Pokédex|Meowth, the Scratch Cat Pokémon. It sleeps a lot during the daytime and during the nighttime becomes active, moving around its territory.}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|DP014|Meowth|Dawn's Pokédex|Meowth, the Scratch Cat Pokémon. When it sees round objects, it plays and loses track of time.}} | {{Animedexbody|DP014|Meowth|Dawn's Pokédex|Meowth, the Scratch Cat Pokémon. When it sees round objects, it plays and loses track of time.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}} | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}} | ||
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Multiple Meowth were used by {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s in ''[[PS403|Cleaning Up Grimer]]''. | Multiple Meowth were used by {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s in ''[[PS403|Cleaning Up Grimer]]''. | ||
In [[PASM01]], during a flashback three [[Regional variant|Alolan]] Meowth are shown in under the care of {{adv|Sun}}'s grandfather. In the present day, Sun is shown to have his own Alolan Meowth, nicknamed Dollar, using | In [[PASM01]], during a flashback three [[Regional variant|Alolan]] Meowth are shown in under the care of {{adv|Sun}}'s grandfather. In the present day, Sun is shown to have his own Alolan Meowth, nicknamed Dollar, using him to defeat two {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s with Pay Day. A Meowth also appears with a Persian in the book Sun had when he was younger. | ||
A Trainer's Alolan Meowth appeared in [[PASM04]]. | A Trainer's Alolan Meowth appeared in [[PASM04]]. | ||
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It lies around all day, becoming active near dusk. At night, it wanders the city in search of loose change.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It lies around all day, becoming active near dusk. At night, it wanders the city in search of loose change.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It loves shiny things. It often fights with Murkrow over prey they're both trying to catch.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It loves shiny things. It often fights with Murkrow over prey they're both trying to catch.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=When visiting a junkyard, you may catch sight of it having an intense fight with Murkrow over shiny objects.}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=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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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=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.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=When its delicate pride is wounded, or when the gold coin on its forehead is dirtied, it flies into a hysterical rage.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=When its delicate pride is wounded, or when the gold coin on its forehead is dirtied, it flies into a hysterical rage.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=It's impulsive, selfish, and fickle. It's very popular with some Trainers who like giving it the attention it needs.}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=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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====Meowth==== | ====Meowth==== | ||
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====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | ====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | ||
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{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutor7|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|25||'''|no|yes}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||''|no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5|||no|yes}} | |||
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{{learnlist/tutor7|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|||no|yes}} | |||
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{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Meowth|Normal|Normal|2|form=yes}} | {{learnlist/tutorf/7|Meowth|Normal|Normal|2|form=yes}} | ||
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|skill=Mega Boost | |skill=Mega Boost | ||
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{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=052A|stype=Dark|num=084 | {{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=052A|stype=Dark|num=084 | ||
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|skill=Shot Out | |skill=Shot Out | ||
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* In the [[Pokémon anime]] episode ''[[EP070|Go West, Young Meowth]]'', it was stated that {{MTR}} of Team Rocket had to learn and practice standing on his hind legs like a human, implying that Meowth as a species are not naturally able to stand on their hind legs. However, almost all sprites in the {{pkmn|games}} and the [[Pokédex]] in the anime depict it standing on its hind legs, suggesting Meowth has the natural ability to walk on two legs. [[Tyson's Meowth]] is also able to walk on two legs, seemingly naturally. | * In the [[Pokémon anime]] episode ''[[EP070|Go West, Young Meowth]]'', it was stated that {{MTR}} of Team Rocket had to learn and practice standing on his hind legs like a human, implying that Meowth as a species are not naturally able to stand on their hind legs. However, almost all sprites in the {{pkmn|games}} and the [[Pokédex]] in the anime depict it standing on its hind legs, suggesting Meowth has the natural ability to walk on two legs. [[Tyson's Meowth]] is also able to walk on two legs, seemingly naturally. | ||
* Meowth is the first Pokémon in the [[Pokémon anime]] to [[Talking Pokémon|talk]]. | * Meowth is the first Pokémon in the [[Pokémon anime]] to [[Talking Pokémon|talk]]. | ||
* | * Meowth's number in the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)|Alola Pokédex in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] are the same: 052. | ||
* Alolan Meowth has the lowest base {{stat|Attack}} of all {{type|Dark}} Pokémon. | |||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Meowth}} | {{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Meowth}} | ||
Meowth seems to be based upon the Japanese legend of the 招き猫 ''{{wp|Maneki Neko}}'', also known as the lucky cat or beckoning cat. According to one legend, a cat raised its paw to welcome a lord and saved his life when a lightning bolt hit the spot where he had been standing. Maneki Neko are often used as charms in restaurants and shops to bring customers | Meowth seems to be based upon the Japanese legend of the 招き猫 ''{{wp|Maneki Neko}}'', also known as the lucky cat or beckoning cat. According to one legend, a cat raised its paw to welcome a lord and saved his life when a lightning bolt hit the spot where he had been standing. Maneki Neko are often used as charms in restaurants and shops to bring customers fortune and good luck. Statues of the cat are usually depicted holding a ''{{wp|Koban (coin)|koban}}'', an ancient coin used in Japan, like the one on Meowth's head. Its Japanese species name also suggests it is based on a ''{{wp|Bakeneko}}''. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Meowth may be a combination of ''meow'' (the sound a cat makes) and '' | Meowth may be a combination of ''meow'' (the sound a cat makes) and ''wealth'', alluding to the Maneki-neko's capacity to bring good fortune. The ''-th'' may also be borrowed from Nyarth, as both ''meow'' and ''nyā'' are onomatopoeia of a cat's cry. | ||
Nyarth may be a combination of ニャー ''nyā'' (the sound a cat makes) and the switched sounds of シャム ''Shamu'' (Siam, former name of {{wp|Thailand}}), becoming ミャス ''Myasu''. Siam relates to a cat breed, the {{wp|Siamese (cat)|Siamese}}, which in turn relates to Meowth's evolution, {{p|Persian}}, and the {{wp|Persian (cat)|Persian}} cat breed. | Nyarth may be a combination of ニャー ''nyā'' (the sound a cat makes) and the switched sounds of シャム ''Shamu'' (Siam, former name of {{wp|Thailand}}), becoming ミャス ''Myasu''. Siam relates to a cat breed, the {{wp|Siamese (cat)|Siamese}}, which in turn relates to Meowth's evolution, {{p|Persian}}, and the {{wp|Persian (cat)|Persian}} cat breed. | ||
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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 regional variant that is Dark-type. It evolves into Alolan Persian when leveled up with high friendship.
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 oval 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 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 Pay Day. 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.
Meowth was introduced to Alola as a gift to royalty. 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.[1] 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 shade. Alolan Meowth's whiskers maintain a slight curve compared to regular Meowth's straighter whiskers, and it has silvery eyes.
In the anime
Major appearances
Team Rocket's Meowth
Meowth is one of the two main Pokémon in the series (the other being Pikachu). Meowth is a member of Team Rocket, and he is unlike ordinary Meowth in that he can speak human language. His first appearance was in Pokémon Emergency!.
His background story, including another female Meowth named Meowzie, was told in Go West Young Meowth.
Meowth was cloned in Mewtwo Strikes Back, but his clone couldn't talk or walk on two legs, just like an ordinary Meowth, likely due to the fact that its progenitor needed to learn how to do this. The Meowth clone is encountered again in Mewtwo Returns.
Meowzie
Meowzie is the main reason behind Meowth's ability to talk and walk on two legs. He fell in love with her when he was still a stray Pokémon on the streets of Hollywood.
Tyson's Meowth
Tyson's Meowth debuted in Like a Meowth to a Flame. This Meowth was dressed up like Puss in Boots, giving it the nickname "Meowth in Boots".
Other
In The Purr-fect Hero, Timmy was reunited with a Meowth that saved him from a Beedrill.
A gang of Meowth on the streets of Hollywood, which Meowth was a part of and Meowzie currently is, appeared in Go West Young Meowth.
Over 100 years ago, The Black Arachnid had a Meowth as seen in Spinarak Attack.
An Alolan Meowth appeared in SM062. After working with Team Rocket, it later arrived at Team Rocket HQ after stealing Team Rocket's money to buy an airline ticket to Kanto where it became an assistant to Matori.
Minor appearances
Ash used a Meowth during the Pokémon League entrance exam in The Ultimate Test. The Meowth was defeated by the instructor's Vaporeon.
A Meowth appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew as a transformation of Mew.
A giant Meowth appeared in The Island of Illusions!, but as one of Zoroark's illusions.
A Mirror World Meowth briefly appeared at the end of The Cave of Mirrors!, as part of Mirror Team Rocket.
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In the manga
In the Ash & Pikachu manga
- Main article: Meowth (Team Rocket)
Meowth appeared in the Ash & Pikachu manga.
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
- Main article: Meowth (Team Rocket)
Meowth appears in the The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga series along with his teammates Jessie and James. He first appears in the chapter Pikachu's Excellent Adventure.
In Days of Gloom and Glory, an unnamed Meowth based on Meowzie appears. Like in the anime, Meowzie finds Meowth's ability to speak human language "creepy". In the manga, she has at least one kitten, which she captures into a stolen Poké Ball to protect it from an impending flood.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Meowth's first appearance is a cameo in Bulbasaur, Come Home! as one of the Pokémon that escapes from Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In The Coming of Slowpoke (Eventually) when the Pokémon Fan Club President explains about the move Pay Day he also states that it is normally an attack specific for Meowth.
It then appeared as one of Sham's Pokémon which attacked Green and Silver while they were escaping from Masked Man's compound (flashback from The Escape). Sham's Meowth would have evolved into one of her three Persian.
Another Meowth appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in Ilex Forest.
Multiple Meowth were used by Team Galactic Grunts in Cleaning Up Grimer.
In PASM01, during a flashback three Alolan Meowth are shown in under the care of Sun's grandfather. In the present day, Sun is shown to have his own Alolan Meowth, nicknamed Dollar, using him to defeat two Team Skull Grunts with Pay Day. A Meowth also appears with a Persian in the book Sun had when he was younger.
A Trainer's Alolan Meowth appeared in PASM04.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
In Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All, Shu's rival Masatoshi has a Meowth. Masatoshi's Meowth is talented at playing the shamisen, a Japanese stringed instrument.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Red borrowed a Meowth from Blaine. It is not known if Red kept it or returned it to him.
Green owns a Meowth which first appeared in The No. 1 Pokémon!!. It later evolved into a Persian and devolved back into Meowth.
Giovanni owns a Meowth too, often assisting his Hitmons.
In the TCG
- Main article: Meowth (TCG)
In the TFG
One Meowth figure has been released.
Other appearances
Pokémon Snap
Multiple Meowth can be found during the Beach level. These Meowth are prone to accident and injury, as Pidgey is easily provoked to use Gust on them. Snap can also knock Meowth off a rock, making it fall to the ground.
Super Smash Bros.
Meowth appears from a Poké Ball. It attacks opponents with Pay Day.
Super Smash Bros. Melee
Meowth appears as a random trophy. Meowth's trophy in this game is based on the anime ending theme Meowth's Party.
Trophy information
This... is Meowth's dream. Meowth strides all over the globe, scattering invitations to other Pokémon insisting they come to "Meowth's Party." At this wonderful party, guests are packed in like sardines as Meowth climbs up the stage with its faithful guitar. It strikes a chord, pauses, and then rocks their world!
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Meowth returns as a Poké Ball Pokémon, attacking opponents with Pay Day.
Trophy Information
"A Scratch Cat Pokémon. It's one of the most famous Pokémon and very fond of things that glitter--the gold medallion on its head could be seen as an indicator of this infatuation. There are many Pokémon that resemble cats, but Meowth is the only one that can use Pay Day to receive coins at the end of battle. It evolves into Persian."
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
Meowth reappears as a Poké Ball Pokémon, unchanged from Brawl.
Trophy information
NA: Meowth is a Normal-type, Scratch Cat Pokémon who absolutely loves anything shiny. It's a creature of the night, and it's not unusual to discover a Meowth and a Murkrow fighting over their finds. Meowth's attack Pay Day can deal a ton of damage if an opponent gets caught in it. How purrfect!
PAL: Meowth, a Normal-type Pokémon, loves round, shiny things. It runs around at night, hunting for little treasures and trinkets, but often ends up getting into fights with Murkrow about who'll get to keep them. Watch out for Meowth's Pay Day attack. If it catches you from behind, it can be purralysingly pawerful!
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Pinball: A Meowth appears in a bonus stage that is accessible from the Blue Table. The player must hit the Meowth and get it to drop gold coins which must be collected.
Pokédex entries
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In events
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FRLG | Egg Pokémon Present Meowth | Japanese | Japan | 5 | March 21 to April 4, 2004 |
RSEFRLG | PokéPark Meowth | Japanese | Japan | 5 | March 18 to May 8, 2005 |
RSEFRLG | Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Meowth | Japanese | Japan | 10 | January 14 to 29, 2006 |
DPPt | Yukina's Meowth | Japanese | Japan | 21 | December 9 to 22, 2008 |
DPPt | Pokémon Center Meowth | Japanese | Japan | 10 | March 20 to April 12, 2009 |
B2W2 | Team Rocket Meowth | Japanese | Japan Wi-Fi |
15 | December 7, 2012 to January 10, 2013 |
B2W2 | Team Rocket Meowth | Korean | Wi-Fi | 15 | May 10 to June 9, 2013 |
BWB2W2 | Team Rocket Meowth | Italian | Italy | 15 | July 13 to 14, 2013 |
XYORAS | Happy Meal Meowth | PAL region | Online | 20 | August 20, 2016 to February 28, 2017 |
Held items
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Red* | Blue* | Berry (100%) | |
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FireRed | LeafGreen | Nugget (5%) | |
Diamond | Pearl | Quick Claw (5%) | |
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Ranch | Pink Scarf (100%) | ||
HeartGold | SoulSilver | Quick Claw (5%) | |
Events* | Glitter Mail (100%) | Amulet Coin (100%) | |
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Alolan Meowth
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Stats
Base stats
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HP: 40
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35
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36 - 95 | 67 - 185 | |
40
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40 - 101 | 76 - 196 | |
40
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40 - 101 | 76 - 196 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
Total: 290
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36 - 95 | 67 - 185 | |
50
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
40
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40 - 101 | 76 - 196 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
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By leveling up
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Double Kick | Meowth (Supreme Victors 114) |
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Evolution
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Trivia
- Niue released a one-dollar coin featuring Meowth as part of a commemorative promotion for the Pokémon franchise, with Meowth on one side and the nation's coat of arms on the other.
- In the Pokémon anime episode Go West, Young Meowth, it was stated that Meowth of Team Rocket had to learn and practice standing on his hind legs like a human, implying that Meowth as a species are not naturally able to stand on their hind legs. However, almost all sprites in the games and the Pokédex in the anime depict it standing on its hind legs, suggesting Meowth has the natural ability to walk on two legs. Tyson's Meowth is also able to walk on two legs, seemingly naturally.
- Meowth is the first Pokémon in the Pokémon anime to talk.
- Meowth's number in the National Pokédex and the Alola Pokédex in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are the same: 052.
- Alolan Meowth has the lowest base Attack of all Dark-type Pokémon.
Origin
Meowth seems to be based upon the Japanese legend of the 招き猫 Maneki Neko, also known as the lucky cat or beckoning cat. According to one legend, a cat raised its paw to welcome a lord and saved his life when a lightning bolt hit the spot where he had been standing. Maneki Neko are often used as charms in restaurants and shops to bring customers fortune and good luck. Statues of the cat are usually depicted holding a koban, an ancient coin used in Japan, like the one on Meowth's head. Its Japanese species name also suggests it is based on a Bakeneko.
Name origin
Meowth may be a combination of meow (the sound a cat makes) and wealth, alluding to the Maneki-neko's capacity to bring good fortune. The -th may also be borrowed from Nyarth, as both meow and nyā are onomatopoeia of a cat's cry.
Nyarth may be a combination of ニャー nyā (the sound a cat makes) and the switched sounds of シャム Shamu (Siam, former name of Thailand), becoming ミャス Myasu. Siam relates to a cat breed, the Siamese, which in turn relates to Meowth's evolution, Persian, and the Persian cat breed.
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