Meowth • Sword & Shield Pokédex
Meowth

Meowth's Type
Meowth's Pokédex #s
- Galar #
- 182
- National #
- 52
Meowth's Base Stats
- HP:
- 40
- Attack:
- 45
- Defense:
- 35
- Sp. Atk:
- 40
- Sp. Def:
- 40
- Speed:
- 90
- Total:
- 290
Misc. Info
- Egg Groups:
- Field
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,000,000
- EV Yield:
- 1 Speed
Meowth's Abilities
Here are what abilities Meowth can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Pickup
- Picks up held items or items thrown with Flung in battle. Picks up useful items after battles outside of battle based on level.
- Technician
- All of Meowth's moves with a base power of 60 or less have their power increased by 50%.
- Unnerve
- No opposing Pokémon can consume any Berries while Meowth is on the field.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Meowth's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 2×
- immune
Meowth's Moves
Below is a list of all of the moves that Meowth can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Level Up Moves
Here are all of the moves Meowth learns via level up. Anything marked "Evo." means it learns it upon evolving. If the level is 1, it can be relearned at a Pokémon Center.
Lv. | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc.% | PP | Target | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Fake Out |
40 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
1 | Growl |
-- | 100% | 40 | Nearby Enemies | |||
4 | Feint |
30 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
8 | Scratch |
40 | 100% | 35 | One Target | |||
12 | Pay Day |
40 | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
16 | Bite |
60 | 100% | 25 | One Target | |||
20 | Taunt |
-- | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
24 | Assurance |
60 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
29 | Fury Swipes |
18 | 80% | 15 | One Target | |||
32 | Screech |
-- | 85% | 40 | One Target | |||
36 | Slash |
70 | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
40 | Nasty Plot |
-- | -- | 20 | User | |||
44 | Play Rough |
90 | 90% | 10 | One Target |
TM Moves
Here are all of the moves that Meowth can learn via TM (Technical Machine). These moves can be taught an unlimited number of times once the TM is obtained.
TM | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc.% | PP | Target | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM02 | Pay Day |
40 | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
TM15 | Dig |
80 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
TM16 | Screech |
-- | 85% | 40 | One Target | |||
TM21 | Rest |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
TM23 | Thief |
60 | 100% | 25 | One Target | |||
TM24 | Snore |
50 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TM25 | Protect |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
TM27 | Icy Wind |
55 | 95% | 15 | Nearby Enemies | |||
TM29 | Charm |
-- | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
TM31 | Attract |
-- | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TM33 | Rain Dance |
-- | -- | 5 | Entire Field | |||
TM34 | Sunny Day |
-- | -- | 5 | Entire Field | |||
TM39 | Facade |
70 | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
TM40 | Swift |
60 | -- | 20 | Nearby Enemies | |||
TM56 | U-turn |
70 | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
TM57 | Payback |
50 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
TM58 | Assurance |
60 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
TM65 | Shadow Claw |
70 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TM76 | Round |
60 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TM79 | Retaliate |
70 | 100% | 5 | One Target |
TR Moves
Here are all of the moves that Meowth can learn via TR (Technical Record). These moves can be taught only once per TR, but TRs can be obtained in the Wild Area.
TR | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc.% | PP | Target | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TR01 | Body Slam |
85 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TR08 | Thunderbolt |
90 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TR09 | Thunder |
110 | 70% | 10 | One Target | |||
TR17 | Amnesia |
-- | -- | 20 | User | |||
TR20 | Substitute |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
TR26 | Endure |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
TR27 | Sleep Talk |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
TR31 | Iron Tail |
100 | 75% | 15 | One Target | |||
TR33 | Shadow Ball |
80 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TR35 | Uproar |
90 | 100% | 10 | Random Enemy | |||
TR37 | Taunt |
-- | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
TR42 | Hyper Voice |
90 | 100% | 10 | Nearby Enemies | |||
TR58 | Dark Pulse |
80 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TR59 | Seed Bomb |
80 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TR68 | Nasty Plot |
-- | -- | 20 | User | |||
TR73 | Gunk Shot |
120 | 80% | 5 | One Target | |||
TR81 | Foul Play |
95 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TR85 | Work Up |
-- | -- | 30 | User | |||
TR90 | Play Rough |
90 | 90% | 10 | One Target | |||
TR95 | Throat Chop |
80 | 100% | 15 | One Target |
Egg Moves
Here are all of the moves that Meowth can learn as Egg Moves. In the case of evolved Pokémon, it shows what Egg Moves it can learn in its lowest evolutionary stage. Click the word EGG to find compatible breeding Pokémon to get that Egg Move onto Meowth.
Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc.% | PP | Target | Info | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EGG | Spite |
-- | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
EGG | Hypnosis |
-- | 60% | 20 | One Target | |||
EGG | Last Resort |
140 | 100% | 5 | One Target | |||
EGG | Flail |
varies | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
EGG | Tail Whip |
-- | 100% | 30 | Nearby Enemies | |||
EGG | Covet |
60 | 100% | 25 | One Target |
Where to Find Meowth
If you're looking for where to find Meowth, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Meowth in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)
Special Ways to Get Meowth
You can trade a Galarian Meowth for a standard Meowth in the Turffield Stadium.
Notes About Meowth
The special event Gigantamax Meowth cannot evolve. Additionally, breeding the standard Meowth will result in a Galarian Meowth as the offspring.