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.
Type-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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Meowstic View Slowbro builds →Scald21-24% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Meowstic View Slowking builds →Scald21-24% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoison Point ItemDragalgite NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Meowstic View Dragalge builds →Draco Meteor45-53% Flip Turn11-13% Sludge Bomb31-37% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityMotordrive ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Meowstic View Emolga builds →Nuzzle6-7% Volt Switch19-23% U Turn 2x26-30% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Meowstic best EVs are Sp. Def and HP
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Spikes
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Screens Setter Moveset
- Fake Out
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Screens Setter Moveset
- Alluring Voice
- Reflect
- Thunder Wave
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Reflect
- Thunder Wave
- Light Screen
- Alluring Voice
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Spikes
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Screens Setter Moveset
- Fake Out
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Screens Setter Moveset
- Alluring Voice
- Reflect
- Thunder Wave
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Reflect
- Thunder Wave
- Light Screen
- Alluring Voice
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Screens Setter Moveset
- Fake Out
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Trick Room
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Psychic
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Screens Setter Moveset
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Psychic
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Screens Setter Moveset
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Fake Out
- Gravity
Recommended Teammates
Screens Setter Moveset
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Calm Mind
- Barrier
Recommended Teammates
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.
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 EspurrHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3040%MidNormal WeatherHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3040%MidNormal WeatherHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3040%MidHeavy FogHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3040%MidHeavy FogMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrass Lv.26-2835%MidHeavy FogMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrass Lv.26-2835%MidHeavy FogRoute 5ShieldGrass Lv.16-18 Route20%MidAll WeatherRoute 5SwordGrass Lv.16-18 Route20%MidAll WeatherHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3010%MidIntense SunHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3010%MidIntense SunHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3010%MidSnowingHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3010%MidSnowingHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3010%MidSandstormHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3010%MidSandstormHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3010%MidOvercastHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3010%MidThunderstormHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3010%MidOvercastHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3010%MidThunderstorm
Step 2Meowstic ✓Route 7ShieldGrass Lv.28-40 Route10%MidSnowstormRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.28-40 Route10%MidSnowstormDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4545%LateHeavy FogDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4545%LateHeavy FogRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateRainingRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateRainingRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateHeavy FogRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateThunderstormRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateHeavy FogRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateThunderstormRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateOvercastRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateIntense SunRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateOvercastRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateIntense SunRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateNormal WeatherRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateSnowingRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateNormal WeatherRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateSnowingRoute 7ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateSandstormRoute 7SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route10%LateSandstormor 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.
Yes. Mega Meowstic hits 566 BST, a solid jump from the base 466. Hold the Mega Stone, trigger it in battle, and it lasts the whole fight. One Mega per team.
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 first appeared in X & Y and spans 7 games across 5 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 6, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves