#0052 · Gen 1 · 290 BST
Meowth
A starter-form Normal-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with solid 90 base Speed. Common ability: Pickup.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
115/58/49/54/54/99
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
147/106/95/101/101/156
Abilities
The Pokémon may pick up the item an opposing Pokémon used during a battle. It may pick up items outside of battle, too.
Powers up the Pokémon's weaker moves.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Meowth
Meowth is a Normal/None-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 290. A starter-form Normal-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with solid 90 base Speed. Common ability: Pickup.
Best stat: Speed (90 base)
Meowth's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 45 base Attack and 90 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed.
Abilities
- Pickup
- Technician
- Unnerve
How to use Meowth competitively
Open the damage calculator with Meowth selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Meowth appears in the species dropdown. Drop Meowth into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0052 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Normal / None |
| Abilities | Pickup, Technician, Unnerve |
| Base Stat Total | 290 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 40 / 45 / 35 / 40 / 40 / 90 |