Glameow Best Moveset
Normal at 55 Attack and 85 Speed. The moveset has pace but nothing else. Evolve to Purugly for 112 Speed and 82 Attack that make Normal TermStab function at the fastest natural Speed in the non-legendary roster.
Glameow saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). This was Glameow's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Limber with Life Orb, favoring a Jolly nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Glameow best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- Sucker Punch
- U Turn
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Glameow saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Glameow maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Limber with Life Orb, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Fake Out
- U Turn
- Hone Claws
Recommended Teammates
Glameow saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Glameow maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Limber with Focus Sash, favoring a Hardy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Iron Tail
- Shadow Claw
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Glameow saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Glameow maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Limber with Life Orb, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- Play Rough
- U Turn
- Return
Glameow Weakness
Glameow's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Glameow's Normal typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Glameow Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Glameow
Urshifu can KO Glameow with Close Combat (483-569%).
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Glameow View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x483-569%KO Close Combat 2x483-569%KO | ||
Evolution
Glameow is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Purugly. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 142 total stats over Glameow. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Glameow easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Glameow
3 encounter spots for Glameow at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Glameow in PLA
To get Glameow, start by catching Glameow through walking encounters at Lv. 16-52. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Glameow ✓Glacier TerraceLv.16-52CaveRate 15%Crossing SlopeLv.27-30GrassRate 15%Veilstone CapeLv.29-32GrassRate 15%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into PuruglyGlacier TerraceLv.16-52CaveRate 15%Veilstone CapeLv.16-32GrassRate 15%Crossing SlopeLv.38-41GrassRate 15%or evolve from Glameow (Step 1)
Glameow appears at decent spawn rates across 7 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Glameow in BDSP
Glameow is your first catch on the way to Glameow. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 25-50 across 14 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Glameow ✓Route 218Lv.29-30GrassShining PearlRate 15%Route 222Lv.40GrassShining PearlRate 20%Grassland CaveLv.42-46CaveShining PearlRequires Icicle BadgeRiverbank CaveLv.42-46CaveShining PearlRequires Icicle BadgeSpacious CaveLv.42-46CaveShining PearlRequires Icicle BadgeStill-Water CavernLv.42-46CaveShining PearlRequires Icicle BadgeSunlit CavernLv.42-46CaveShining PearlRequires Icicle Badge
Step 2Catch or Evolve into PuruglyGrassland CaveLv.25-29CaveShining PearlRequires DefogRiverbank CaveLv.25-29CaveShining PearlRequires DefogSpacious CaveLv.25-29CaveShining PearlRequires DefogStill-Water CavernLv.25-29CaveShining PearlRequires DefogSunlit CavernLv.25-29CaveShining PearlRequires DefogRoute 222Lv.41-42GrassShining PearlRate 15%Route 229Lv.50GrassShining PearlRate 10%or evolve from Glameow (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Glameow in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Glameow over from Diamond & Pearl, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, or Legends: Arceus, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Glameow in USUM
- Step 1Glameow ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Route 222. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Mirage Spots. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Route 222. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: ArceusNot TradeableAppears in Legends: Arceus via Walking · Veilstone Cape. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Purugly
No wild encounters for Glameow in Sun & Moon. Bring Glameow over from Diamond & Pearl, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, or Legends: Arceus, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Glameow in SM
- Step 1Glameow ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Purugly with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Glameow egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Route 222. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Mirage Spots. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Route 222. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: ArceusNot TradeableAppears in Legends: Arceus via Walking · Veilstone Cape. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Purugly
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Glameow's spread. It leans mixed with Speed out front. And you'll get 1 Speed EV per KO for it. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
Bewitches humans with its helical tail and piercing gaze. Its hidden claws are quite sharp as well, making this Pokémon an exceedingly tricky opponent if antagonized.
Glameow Guide
For a casual playthrough, Glameow works as a placeholder. Normal coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Purugly. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Glameow appears in 11 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves