Free switch-ins on Psychic moves make Meowscarada useful in any team that needs that coverage. Protean changes type to match whatever move it uses. Known as the Magician Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
Everything pushes toward physical damage here. Meowscarada's Speed does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Speed EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
This Pokémon uses the reflective fur lining its cape to camouflage the stem of its flower, creating the illusion that the flower is floating.
With skillful misdirection, it rigs foes with pollen-packed flower bombs. Meowscarada sets off the bombs before its foes realize what’s going on.
Meowscarada Weakness
FragileMeowscarada is weak to Bug, Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, and Fairy-type moves. Watch out for Bug attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Psychic-type moves entirely. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Meowscarada leans offensive (base 110 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
The three-stage chain from Sprigatito through Floragato ends here at Meowscarada. Want more? Breed for Sprigatito eggs. A massive partner pool available via two egg groups. The evolution from Sprigatito pushed Meowscarada to 530 total stats. Speed saw the largest single gain at +58.
How to Evolve
Breed with Meowscarada to get Sprigatito eggs easily using 195 partners from the Ground and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ally Switch, Copycat, Leech Seed and 2 more.
Flowertrick is the safe click most turns. Choice Band locks Meowscarada into it but rewards with raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Jolly nature and max Attack and Speed EVs maximize that first hit. Protean helps on the margins.
Best Build
Best Meowscarada Moveset
- Flower Trick
- Knock Off
- U Turn
- Play Rough
Energy Ball and Play Rough bring the raw damage. But Meowscarada also picks up coverage across 11 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You're catching Sprigatito first, not Meowscarada. Sprigatito appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Meowscarada in Scarlet & Violet
Step 1Catch SprigatitoCabo PocoVioletGift from NPCLv.5EarlyStarter choiceCabo PocoScarletGift from NPCLv.5EarlyStarter choice
Step 2Evolve into Floragato
Step 3Meowscarada ✓
Meowscarada looks average on paper at 530 BST. But Protean is why it sees play — build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier sweeper on our tier list.
Meowscarada's biggest threats include Heracross (Bug), Blaziken (Fire), and Weavile (Ice), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Heracross is the most dangerous since Bug moves deal 4x damage. Fighting, Poison, Flying, and Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. With 7 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Meowscarada's base 123 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Floragato evolves into Meowscarada at level 36. Meowscarada is the final evolution in a 3-stage line starting from Sprigatito. At 530 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Meowscarada gets Protean and Overgrow. But Protean is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. With base 123 Speed, Protean gives Meowscarada an edge before opponents can react.
Meowscarada is a physical attacker with base 110 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 123 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Meowscarada can be found in Scarlet & Violet.
Since Scarlet & Violet, Meowscarada has been obtainable in 1 games. A Generation 9 debut means a shorter history, but Meowscarada has appeared steadily across every generation since.
- 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 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 IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A