While most trainers evolve Glameow into Purugly immediately, the unevolved form has a niche with Eviolite boosting its defenses. Ghost moves can't touch it, and only a single type hits it super-effectively. Part of the Gen 4 roster.
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.
It claws if displeased and purrs when affectionate. Its fickleness is very popular among some.
With its sharp glare, it puts foes in a mild hypnotic state. It is a very fickle Pokémon.
Glameow Weakness
GoodGlameow's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting moves. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Glameow's Normal typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
Glameow is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Purugly. Check the evolution method below. No compatible partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 142 total stats over Glameow.
How to Evolve
Breed Glameow easily from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Assurance, Bite, Fake Tears and 5 more to offspring.
U-turn keeps your team's momentum going. Glameow doesn't need to stay in long, Life Orb provides extra damage on every hit for a health trade and flexible EVs EVs make every visit count. Return threatens on the way out. Limber adds passive value.
Best Build
Best Glameow Moveset
- Fake Out
- U Turn
- Sucker Punch
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Glameow won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Last Resort and Retaliate anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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.
Best Locations
Walking encounters at Lv. 29-46 across 7 spots for Glameow. Sorted by progression so you can see what's reachable at your current point in the game.
At 310 BST, Glameow is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Purugly before bringing it to any serious fight.
Watch for Lucario (Fighting) when using Glameow. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Glameow evolves into Purugly at level 38. Glameow is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Limber prevents paralysis — that's the one you want on Glameow. Keen Eye is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Own Tempo works too if your team needs something different.
Glameow is leaning toward the physical side (base 55 Attack). Fragile — can't afford to take many hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 85 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many.
Glameow appears in 11 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Glameow appears in 11 games across 6 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
- 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 IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
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