Meowth

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Meowth^{(JPJapanese: ニャース

Romaji: Nyarth)} is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Normal Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. In Alola, it has a Dark-type variant.

Physiology and Behaviour

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Appearances

Main Pokémon games

Meowth was first seen in Pokémon Red and Blue and has been in almost every other Pokémon game since. It is a scratch cat Pokémon that is known for its high speed stat and the fact that is one of only two Pokémon to learn Pay Day (The other is Persian). It evolves into Persian at Level 28. It is known to be somewhat similar to other cat Pokémon such as Skitty and Glameow.

Other Pokémon games

Super Smash Bros. series

It is seen in the Super Smash Bros. series as a Poké Ball Pokémon that throws coins at the players.

Trophy descriptions

In the anime

Team Rocket trio — Meowth of Team Rocket with his cohorts James and Jessie.

Main article: Meowth (Team Rocket)

Several different Meowth appeared over the Pokémon anime, but the most well-known Meowth featured in the show is a member of Team Rocket. He is unlike ordinary Meowth in that he can speak human language and walks on two legs instead of four. Alongside fellow Team Rocket members Jessie and James, he engages in various evil schemes, usually attempting to steal Ash Ketchum's Pikachu, but never succeeding.

Other Meowth that appeared in the anime include Meowzie, a female Meowth that Team Rocket's Meowth fell in love with during his days as a stray Pokémon in the streets of Hollywood, and "Meowth in Boots", a Meowth belonging to Tyson, a trainer from Hoenn.

Origin and inspiration

In-game information

Pokédex entries

Title	Entry

First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue	Adores circular objects. Wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.
Pokémon Yellow	Appears to be more active at night. It loves round and shiny things. It can't stop from picking them up.
Pokémon Stadium	Sleeps in the daytime. At night, its eyes glow as it happily collects coins, its favorite things.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	It is fascinated by round objects. It can't stop playing with them until it tires and falls asleep.
Pokémon Silver	It loves anything that shines. It especially adores coins that it picks up and secretly hoards.
Pokémon Crystal	It loves things that sparkle. When it sees a shiny object, the gold coin on its head shines too.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Meowth withdraws its sharp claws into its paws to slinkily sneak about without making any incriminating footsteps. For some reason, this Pokémon loves shiny coins that glitter with light.
Pokémon Sapphire	Meowth withdraws its sharp claws into its paws to slinkily sneak about without making any incriminating footsteps. For some reason, this Pokémon loves shiny coins that glitter with light.
Pokémon Emerald	Meowth withdraw their sharp claws into their paws to silently sneak about. For some reason, this Pokémon loves shiny coins that glitter with light.
Pokémon FireRed	All it does is sleep during the daytime. At night, it patrols its territory with its eyes aglow.
Pokémon LeafGreen	Adores round objects. It wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
Pokémon Pearl	It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
Pokémon Platinum	It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
Pokémon HeartGold	It is fascinated by round objects. It can't stop playing with them until it tires and falls asleep.
Pokémon SoulSilver	It loves anything that shines. It especially adores coins that it picks up and secretly hoards.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
Pokémon White	It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
Pokémon Black 2	It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
Pokémon White 2	It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
Pokémon Y	Adores round objects. It wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Meowth withdraws its sharp claws into its paws to slinkily sneak about without making any incriminating footsteps. For some reason, this Pokémon loves shiny coins that glitter with light.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Meowth withdraws its sharp claws into its paws to slinkily sneak about without making any incriminating footsteps. For some reason, this Pokémon loves shiny coins that glitter with light.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	'Normal - It lies around all day, becoming active near dusk. At night, it wanders the city in search of loose change. Alola - This Pokémon was not originally found in Alola. Human actions caused a surge in their numbers, and they went feral. They're prideful and crafty.
Pokémon Moon	'Normal - It loves shiny things. It often fights with Murkrow over prey they're both trying to catch. Alola - When its delicate pride is wounded, or when the gold coin on its forehead is dirtied, it flies into a hysterical rage.

Game locations

Title	Location(s)
Pokémon Blue	Routes 5, 6, 7, and 8
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	Trade
Pokémon Silver	5, 6, 7, 8, 38, and 39
Pokémon Crystal	Routes 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 38, and 39^Night
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Trade
Pokémon Emerald	Trade Skitty in Battle Frontier
Pokémon FireRed	5, 6, 7, and 8, Bond Bridge, Canyon Entrance, Cape Brink, Five Isle Meadow, Kindle Road, Ruin Valley, Sevault Canyon, Treasure Beach, Water Path
Pokémon LeafGreen	5, 6, 7, and 8, Bond Bridge, Canyon Entrance, Cape Brink, Five Isle Meadow, Kindle Road, Ruin Valley, Sevault Canyon, Treasure Beach, Water Path
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	Trophy Garden
Pokémon Pearl	Trophy Garden
Pokémon Platinum	Trophy Garden
Pokémon SoulSilver	Routes 5, 6, 7, 8, 38, and 39
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	Trade
Pokémon Black 2	Trade with Yancy in Nimbasa City (male player character only)
Pokémon White 2	Trade with Yancy in Nimbasa City (male player character only)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Trade
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Breed Persian
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Breed Persian
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Routes 1, 2, Hau'oli City, Malie Garden
Pokémon Moon	Routes 1, 2, Hau'oli City, Malie Garden