Encounter locations
Kanto · 15 encounter records
| Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Five Island Meadow | Walking | 41 |
| One Island Kindle Road | Walking | 31 |
| One Island Treasure Beach | Walking | 31 |
| Route 5 | WalkingDay | 15 |
| Route 5 | WalkingNight | 12–13 |
| Route 6 | WalkingDay | 15 |
| Route 6 | WalkingNight | 12–13 |
| Route 7 | Walking | 19 |
| Route 8 | Walking | 16–18 |
| Seven Island Sevault Canyon | Walking | 43 |
| Seven Island Sevault Canyon Entrance | Walking | 41 |
| Six Island Ruin Valley | Walking | 43 |
| Six Island Water Path | Walking | 41 |
| Three Island Bond Bridge | Walking | 31 |
| Two Island Cape Brink | Walking | 31 |
Hoenn · 1 encounter records
| Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Route 102 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
Johto · 12 encounter records
| Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Route 38 | WalkingDay | 16 |
| Route 38 | WalkingNight | 16 |
| Route 39 | WalkingDay | 16 |
| Route 39 | WalkingNight | 16 |
| Route 5 | WalkingDay | 14 |
| Route 5 | WalkingNight | 13 |
| Route 6 | WalkingDay | 14 |
| Route 6 | WalkingNight | 13 |
| Route 7 | WalkingDay | 17 |
| Route 7 | WalkingNight | 17 |
| Route 8 | WalkingDay | 17 |
| Route 8 | WalkingNight | 17 |
This Pokémon is eligible for Mirage Rifts. Each opening rolls its own pool, so check active portals on the Town Map.
Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 40
- Attack
- 45
- Defense
- 35
- Sp. Attack
- 40
- Sp. Defense
- 40
- Speed
- 90
Abilities · Pickup / Technician
Hidden ability · Unnerve
Size · 0.4 m · 4.2 kg
Evolution and forms
- Into Persian · Level 28
Other forms · Alolan Meowth · Galarian Meowth
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Meowth
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Growl |
| 1 | Fake Out |
| 4 | Feint |
| 8 | Scratch |
| 12 | Pay Day |
| 16 | Bite |
| 20 | Taunt |
| 24 | Assurance |
| 29 | Fury Swipes |
| 32 | Screech |
| 36 | Slash |
| 40 | Nasty Plot |
| 44 | Play Rough |