Meowstic Best Moveset
83 Sp. Atk at 104 Speed on Psychic with AbilityPrankster giving priority to status moves. The moveset runs fast special Psychic TermStab or priority MoveLight Screen and MoveReflect support. 74/76/81 bulk is adequate. Male Meowstic has Prankster, female has AbilityCompetitive. The Prankster version defines the competitive role.
Best Build
Meowstic best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Screens Setter Moveset
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Thunder Wave
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Screens Setter Moveset
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Thunder Wave
- Psychic
Wall Moveset
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Psychic
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Screens Setter Moveset
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Calm Mind
- Barrier
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
TMs define Meowstic's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Future Sight and Psychic, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 8 types. That's where the options open up.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status 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 8 types. That's where the options open up.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Breeding's the move. Assist and Barrier give Meowstic options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Dream Eater and Psychic. The egg moves push it further.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Meowstic Weakness
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 |
What is Meowstic Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Meowstic
Gholdengo's Shadow Ball hits Meowstic for 73-87%. Kingambit's Sucker Punch hits Meowstic for 75-89%. Ting-Lu deals 34-40% with Earthquake.
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityGoodasgold ItemAir Balloon NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Meowstic View Gholdengo builds →Shadow Ball 2x73-87% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySupremeoverlord ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Meowstic View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch 2x75-89% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityVesselofruin ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Meowstic View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake34-40% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Meowstic View Gliscor builds →Earthquake30-35% Knock Off 2x39-46% | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySharpness ItemAssault Vest NatureJolly Moves View Samurott-Hisui builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Meowstic
Meowstic appears at moderate rates across 6 spots in endgame 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 Meowstic in SV
Espurr is your first catch on the way to Meowstic. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 50-80 across 10 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch EspurrCanyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCoastal BiomeLv.50-80Overworld
Step 2Meowstic ✓Canyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCoastal BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCoastal BiomeLv.61Overworldor evolve from Espurr (Step 1)
moderate rates for Meowstic across 1 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Meowstic in LZA
The path to Meowstic starts with Espurr at Lv. 7-42 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Catch EspurrWild Zone 3Lv.7-8OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 9Lv.27-29OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Meowstic ✓Wild Zone 9Lv.41-42OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Espurr (Step 1)
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 SwSh
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 HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 40%Normal WeatherHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 40%Heavy FogMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 35%Heavy FogRoute 5Lv.16-18GrassRate 20%All WeatherHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%ThunderstormHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%OvercastHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%SandstormHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%SnowingHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%Intense Sun
Step 2Meowstic ✓Route 7Lv.28-40GrassRate 10%SnowstormDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 45%Heavy FogRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%SandstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%Intense SunRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%ThunderstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%OvercastRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%Heavy FogRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%SnowingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%Normal WeatherRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 10%Rainingor evolve from Espurr (Step 1)
Meowstic can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Espurr from X & Y, Sword & Shield, or Legends: Z-A and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Meowstic in USUM
Step 1Obtain EspurrLATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 6 · Tall grass only. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Walking · Hammerlocke Hills · Normal Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Canyon Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: Z-ANot TradeableAppears in Legends: Z-A via Overworld · Wild Zone 9. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Meowstic ✓
Base Stats
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.
Meowstic Guide
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 C-Tier as a pivot.
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 a special attacker with 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.
The core moveset is Reflect, Light Screen, Thunder Wave, and Psychic. Reflect leads at 0% usage. This set covers the pivot role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Introduced in X & Y, Meowstic has appeared in 7 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
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