Meowth (#052)
Meowth (#052) is a Normal-type Scratchcat Pokémon in Pokémon Red. Meowth can't be caught in Pokémon Red: it's a Pokémon Blue exclusive, so you trade for it (in Pokémon Claude Red, other players can trade you one in the Social Zone). It evolves into Persian at level 28. Its best stat is Speed (90), and its base stat total of 250 ranks #130 of 151.

- National No.
- #052
- Type
- Normal
- Category
- Scratchcat Pokémon
- Height
- 1′04″ (0.4 m)
- Weight
- 9.0 lb (4.1 kg)
- Catch rate
- 255 of 255
- Base EXP
- 69
- Growth rate
- Medium Fast
Meowth has a weakness for anything round and shiny, and it prowls the streets after dark hunting for loose coins people have dropped.
Where to find Meowth in Pokémon Red
Meowth can't be caught in Pokémon Red: it's a Pokémon Blue exclusive, so you trade for it (in Pokémon Claude Red, other players can trade you one in the Social Zone).
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 40 | #119 of 151 | |
| Attack | 45 | #126 of 151 | |
| Defense | 35 | #135 of 151 | |
| Special | 40 | #122 of 151 | |
| Speed | 90 | #32 of 151 | |
| Total | 250 | #130 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Meowth
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Fighting |
| ½× (resists) | — |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | Ghost |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| Start | Growl | Normal | — | 100% | 40 |
| 12 | Bite | Normal | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 17 | Pay Day | Normal | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 24 | Screech | Normal | — | 85% | 40 |
| 33 | Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 44 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100% | 20 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM11 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 |
| TM12 | Water Gun | Water | 40 |
| TM16 | Pay Day | Normal | 40 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Meowth in Pokémon Red?
Meowth can't be caught in Pokémon Red: it's a Pokémon Blue exclusive, so you trade for it (in Pokémon Claude Red, other players can trade you one in the Social Zone).
What type is Meowth?
Meowth is Normal type. It takes double damage from Fighting and is immune to Ghost.
What level does Meowth evolve?
Meowth evolves into Persian at level 28.
What moves does Meowth learn?
Meowth starts with Scratch and Growl and learns Bite (Lv 12), Pay Day (Lv 17), Screech (Lv 24), Fury Swipes (Lv 33), and Slash (Lv 44) by leveling up. It can learn 17 TMs and HMs.
What are Meowth's base stats?
HP 40, Attack 45, Defense 35, Special 40, Speed 90, for a total of 250.