On paper, Meowstic looks underwhelming. In practice, Prankster gives priority to its status moves — and that's the whole story. Psychic typing means only weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Known as the Constraint Pokemon. Its damage comes from the special side.
Meowstic's spread isn't flashy. Speed leads, Attack trails, 3 stats clear the bar. Moderately hard to find and worth 2 Speed EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Females are a bit more selfish and aggressive than males. If they don’t get what they want, they will torment you with their psychic abilities.
If it doesn’t hold back when it unleashes its psychic power, it can tear apart a tanker. Its unfriendliness is part of its charm.
Meowstic Weakness
VulnerableType-wise, Meowstic takes extra damage from Bug, Ghost, and Dark. With 74 HP and balanced defenses, Meowstic can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
Meowstic is the evolved form of Espurr. Breeding produces Espurr eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Espurr gave Meowstic the biggest boost in Speed (+36), bringing the total to 466 stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Meowstic to get Espurr eggs using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
The build centers on Stealth Rock and survivability. Focus Sash means a guaranteed survive from full HP, and max HP and Sp. Def EVs give Meowstic the bulk to set up repeatedly. Prankster adds another layer of staying power.
Best Build
Best Meowstic Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Spikes
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
TMs define Meowstic's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Psychic and Psyshock, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 7 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
TMs define Meowstic's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Psychic and Psyshock, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 7 types. That's where the options open up.
TMs define Meowstic's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Psychic and Psyshock, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 8 types. That's where the options open up.
Stall teams hate this. Meowstic can spread damage across 10 types, with Normal and Fairy punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Dream Eater and Psychic keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
No wild encounters for Meowstic in Scarlet & Violet. Bring Espurr over from X or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Meowstic isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Espurr from X or Sword. The evolution path from Espurr to Meowstic is covered in the steps below.
A solid number of locations for Meowstic with high spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Meowstic in Sword & Shield
To get Meowstic, start by catching Espurr through walking encounters at Lv. 16-45. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch EspurrEFFORTLESSHammerlocke HillsShieldGrassLv.28-3040%MidNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSHammerlocke HillsSwordGrassLv.28-3040%MidNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSHammerlocke HillsShieldGrassLv.28-3040%MidHeavy FogEFFORTLESSHammerlocke HillsSwordGrassLv.28-3040%MidHeavy FogEFFORTLESSMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrassLv.26-2835%MidHeavy FogEFFORTLESSMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrassLv.26-2835%MidHeavy FogEASYRoute 5ShieldGrassLv.16-1820%MidRouteAll WeatherEASYRoute 5SwordGrassLv.16-1820%MidRouteAll WeatherMODERATEHammerlocke HillsShieldGrassLv.28-3010%MidIntense SunMODERATEHammerlocke HillsSwordGrassLv.28-3010%MidIntense SunMODERATEHammerlocke HillsShieldGrassLv.28-3010%MidSnowingMODERATEHammerlocke HillsSwordGrassLv.28-3010%MidSnowingMODERATEHammerlocke HillsShieldGrassLv.28-3010%MidSandstormMODERATEHammerlocke HillsSwordGrassLv.28-3010%MidSandstormMODERATEHammerlocke HillsShieldGrassLv.28-3010%MidOvercastMODERATEHammerlocke HillsShieldGrassLv.28-3010%MidThunderstormMODERATEHammerlocke HillsSwordGrassLv.28-3010%MidOvercastMODERATEHammerlocke HillsSwordGrassLv.28-3010%MidThunderstorm
Step 2Meowstic ✓MODERATERoute 7ShieldGrassLv.28-4010%MidRouteSnowstormMODERATERoute 7SwordGrassLv.28-4010%MidRouteSnowstormEFFORTLESSDusty BowlShieldGrassLv.40-4545%LateHeavy FogEFFORTLESSDusty BowlSwordGrassLv.40-4545%LateHeavy FogMODERATERoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteRainingMODERATERoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteRainingMODERATERoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteHeavy FogMODERATERoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteThunderstormMODERATERoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteHeavy FogMODERATERoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteThunderstormMODERATERoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteOvercastMODERATERoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteIntense SunMODERATERoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteOvercastMODERATERoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteIntense SunMODERATERoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteNormal WeatherMODERATERoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteSnowingMODERATERoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteNormal WeatherMODERATERoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteSnowingMODERATERoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteSandstormMODERATERoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4010%LateRouteSandstormor evolve from Espurr (Step 1)
Don't let Meowstic's 466 base stat total fool you. Prankster is what makes it tick — it punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier as a pivot.
Espurr evolves into Meowstic at level 25. Meowstic is the fully evolved form. It sits at 466 BST in its evolved form.
Run Prankster on Meowstic. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Meowstic also gets Keen Eye and Infiltrator, but they don't compare.
Meowstic fills the pivot role. It's leaning toward the special side (base 83 Sp. Atk). Base 104 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Meowstic appears in 7 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Meowstic first appeared in X & Y and spans 7 games across 4 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 6, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXYDebut
X & Y - Gen VIORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A