Stats & Training
Speed and Attack carry most of Meowth's stat budget. Defense's the obvious dump stat. Easy to catch and yields 1 Speed EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Highly intelligent and prideful, it’s famously difficult to handle—but that’s also a reason for its popularity.
Highly intelligent and prideful, it’s famously difficult to handle—but that’s also a reason for its popularity.
Meowth Weakness
Meowth is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Just 1 weak spot to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
 Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Meowth View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x325-383%KO Jump Kick 2x252-297%KO Brick Break 2x190-224%KO Rolling Kick 2x152-180%KO | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Meowth View Machoke builds →Superpower 2x259-305%KO Submission 2x172-203%KO Brick Break 2x163-193%KO Karate Chop 2x110-130%KO | ||
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Cobalion can KO Meowth with Close Combat (306-361%). Machamp threatens a KO with Rock Slide (90-106%).
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Meowth View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x306-361%KO Stone Edge85-100%KO | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Meowth View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch48-57% Knock Off78-92% Rock Slide90-106%KO | ||
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Evolution
One evolution ahead. Meowth grows into Persian through a straightforward two-stage chain. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 150 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Meowth Best Moveset
For a physical attacker, Meowth wants max Attack and Speed EVs and Life Orb. The Adamant nature tilts toward physical duty, and Technician contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Meowth picks up Play Rough and Foul Play along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add coverage across 7 types, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Meowth Locations
A few locations for Meowth with decent spawn rates across early-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.
Best Locations to Catch Meowth in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
You can find Meowth through 3 walking and trade encounters at Lv. 7-44. The list is sorted by game progression, so the earliest accessible spots show up first.
Meowth Guide
Meowth has 3 evolution paths: Persian by leveling up, Galarian Perrserker at level 28, and Alolan Persian by leveling up. Different conditions, different results.
Meowth has 3 evolution paths: Persian by leveling up, Galarian Perrserker at level 28, and Alolan Persian by leveling up. Different method for each one.
For Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, you can run Meowth through the first few routes without issues. 290 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Persian as fast as you can.
Meowth is catchable in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 20 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Red & Blue, Meowth has appeared in 21 titles over 10 generations. Along the way, it received an Alolan form in Generation 7 and Gigantamax and Galarian forms in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
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 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGigantamaxGalarian
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