meowth-galar #10161
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meowth-galar
Generation I · #10161 — Scratch Cat Pokémon
Galarian Meowth is a Steel-type regional variant of the classic Normal-type Meowth, first introduced in the Galar region featured in Pokémon Sword and Shield. As the Scratch Cat Pokémon, Galarian Meowth maintains the core identity of its evolutionary line while undergoing a striking transformation that reflects the industrial and metallic aesthetics of its native region. Standing at 0.4 meters tall and weighing 7.5 kilograms, this form is slightly heavier than its Kantonian counterpart, with the additional weight attributed to its hardened steel composition. Unlike the nimble, speed-focused original Meowth, the Galarian form represents a significant statistical shift, trading its legendary 90 Speed stat for improved bulk and physical attacking power. This regional adaptation demonstrates how environmental pressures and regional culture have shaped Meowth's development, creating a form that would be entirely foreign to trainers familiar only with the classic variant.
Base Stats
Height
0.4m
Weight
7.5kg
Category
Scratch Cat Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
yellow
Shape
quadruped
Habitat
urban
Abilities
Picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. May also pick up an item after battle.
Strengthens moves that make contact to 1.33× their power.
Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Meowth-galar Biology & Physical Characteristics
Galarian Meowth exhibits a distinctly different physiological structure compared to its Kantonian ancestor, reflecting its Steel-type classification. The most notable biological feature is its coin-shaped charm, which in the Galarian form has evolved into a metallic ornament that gleams with an industrial sheen. Rather than maintaining the rounded, feline elegance of the original form, Galarian Meowth possesses a more angular, faceted appearance with hardened steel plating that covers much of its body. Its claws have become significantly more robust and metallic, capable of delivering devastating contact-based moves with enhanced power due to potential Tough Claws abilities. The Galarian form's base stats total 290, identical to the original, but distributed dramatically differently: while it maintains 50 HP, its Attack stat increases to 65 from 45, and its Defense rises to 55 from 35, compensating somewhat for the dramatic loss of its prized Speed stat, which drops from 90 to a mere 40. This biological transformation represents an adaptation to the Galar region's urban, industrialized landscape, where raw defensive capability and striking power proved more advantageous than the hit-and-run tactics favored in Kanto.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Meowth-galar Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Galarian Meowth maintains the standard 50% male to 50% female gender ratio consistent across all regional variants of the species, ensuring balanced breeding opportunities for trainers. Both males and females are equally viable for competitive and casual breeding purposes, with no gender-specific abilities or stat distributions that would favor one sex over another. The species belongs to the Field egg group, placing it alongside other ground-dwelling and terrestrial Pokémon, which influences compatible breeding partners and offspring potential. Galarian Meowth's base friendship rating of 70 indicates a relatively receptive attitude toward trainers compared to some other Pokémon, potentially facilitating faster breeding cycles and easier care during the incubation period. The hatching counter of 20 cycles means that eggs will require approximately 5,140 steps to hatch, a moderate timeframe that allows dedicated trainers to generate multiple offspring for breeding projects or team development. The ability to breed Galarian Meowth with compatible Field egg group males opens numerous possibilities for creating hybrid teams, and the form's physical attack focus makes males particularly valuable for competitive breeding strategies where physical movesets are desired. Female Galarian Meowth, meanwhile, offer flexibility in passing down Steel-type traits and Tough Claws abilities to offspring, making them equally important in breeding lineages.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
black white
tm01
black 2 white 2
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm01
sun moon
tm01
x y
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm02
sword shield
tm03
yellow
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
red blue
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
blue japan
tm03
red green japan
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm07
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm08
red blue
tm08
yellow
tm08
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
+555 more TMs/HMs
meowth-galar's Evolution Chain
Meowth-galar Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Galarian Meowth evolves into Perrserker at level 28, a dramatic transformation that takes the industrial aesthetic even further. Perrserker represents the apex of the Galarian evolution line, becoming a formidable Steel-type warrior whose design evokes medieval knights and armored combat. Unlike the original Meowth's evolution into Persian, which emphasizes grace and feline majesty, the Galarian line's progression focuses on hardening and weaponization, with Perrserker's spiky, armor-plated form serving as a complete departure from Persian's sleek elegance. The evolution is straightforward and level-based, requiring no special conditions such as high friendship or particular items, making it accessible to trainers who catch or breed Galarian Meowth. This evolution line progression reflects the Galar region's industrial character while maintaining connections to the fierce, predatory nature that defines the Meowth family. Trainers seeking to utilize Galarian Meowth competitively often look forward to the additional bulk and power that Perrserker provides, though the form's low Speed stat means careful strategic planning is required even after evolution.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Meowth-galar Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Galarian Meowth inhabits the urban and industrialized areas of the Galar region, thriving in environments where steel and machinery dominate the landscape. Unlike the nocturnal street-wandering behavior documented in traditional Meowth, the Galarian form has adapted to prowl industrial zones and metropolitan areas, drawn to shiny metal objects with the same obsessive fascination its ancestors held for coins. Pokédex entries reveal that it maintains the fastidious grooming habits of its relatives, meticulously washing its face to keep the metallic coin on its forehead spotless and gleaming. The form exhibits notable territorial aggression, as evidenced by the Shield Pokédex entry noting that it doesn't get along with Kantonian Meowth, suggesting these two variants would avoid direct contact if their ranges overlapped. The Galarian form's behavioral patterns lean toward aggressive scavenging and territorial patrolling, a stark contrast to the more cautious sneaking and material-hoarding behavior of the original. Its abilities—Pickup, Tough Claws, or the hidden ability Unnerve—suggest a Pokémon that actively engages with its environment, either physically dominating other Pokémon through contact moves or preventing them from utilizing held items like berries during confrontations.
Pokedex Entries
Generation I
Adores circular objects. Wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.
Appears to be more active at night. It loves round and shiny things. It can't stop from picking them up.
Generation II
It is fascinated by round objects. It can't stop playing with them until it tires and falls asleep.
It loves anything that shines. It especially adores coins that it picks up and se cretly hoards.
It loves things that sparkle. When it sees a shiny object, the gold coin on its head shines too.
Generation III
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.
MEOWTH withdraw their sharp claws into their paws to silently sneak about. For some reason, this POKéMON loves shiny coins that glitter with light.
All it does is sleep during the daytime. At night, it patrols its territory with its eyes aglow.
Adores round objects. It wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.
Generation IV
It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
It is fascinated by round objects. It can’t stop playing with them until it tires and falls asleep.
It loves anything that shines. It especially adores coins that it picks up and secretly hoards.
Generation V
It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
Generation VI
It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
Adores round objects. It wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.
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.
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.
Generation VII
It lies around all day, becoming active near dusk. At night, it wanders the city in search of loose change.
When visiting a junkyard, you may catch sight of it having an intense fight with Murkrow over shiny objects.
It loves shiny things. It often fights with Murkrow over prey they’re both trying to catch.
It loves coins, so if you give it one, you can make friends with Meowth easily. But it’s fickle, so you can’t count on that friendship lasting.
Appears to be more active at night. It loves round and shiny things. It can’t stop itself from picking them up.
Generation VIII
It loves to collect shiny things. If it’s in a good mood, it might even let its Trainer have a look at its hoard of treasures.
It washes its face regularly to keep the coin on its forehead spotless. It doesn’t get along with Galarian Meowth.
Meowth-galar Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The design of Galarian Meowth represents a fascinating fusion of traditional feline characteristics with industrial and metallic aesthetics reflecting Galar's cultural identity. The name remains unchanged from the original Kantonian form, maintaining the 'Meowth' designation while the Galarian descriptor specifies its regional origin. Visually, the design incorporates sharp, angular features and a metallic sheen that gives the Pokémon an almost mechanical appearance, with its coin charm becoming a polished steel accent rather than a golden ornament. The choice to make this form Steel-type, rather than maintaining Normal-typing, was deliberate and thematic—Galar draws inspiration from the United Kingdom during the Industrial Revolution, a period defined by rapid urbanization and mechanical advancement. The Galarian Meowth's tougher, more combat-oriented appearance reflects this historical context, suggesting a Pokémon that has evolved alongside human industrial development rather than the street-smart, opportunistic forager of Kanto. The design team maintained the essential 'Scratch Cat' genus classification while completely reconceiving the creature's physical form, demonstrating how regional variants can honor their source material while creating entirely new visual and thematic identities.
Learnable Moves
Meowth-galar can learn 76 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| amnesia | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake out | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 |
| fake tears | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| false swipe | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 |
| flail | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| flash cannon | steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| foul play | dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| fury swipes | normal | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| gunk shot | poison | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 |
| gyro ball | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| lash out | dark | Physical | 75 | 100 | 5 |
| metal claw | steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 |
| metal sound | steel | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| metronome | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| nasty plot | dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| night slash | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| pay day | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scratch | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| screech | normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| seed bomb | grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| slash | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| steel beam | steel | Special | 140 | 95 | 5 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thrash | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| throat chop | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| x scissor | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
Meowth-galar Competitive Battle Guide
Galarian Meowth occupies a unique niche in competitive Pokémon battling, functioning primarily as a physical attacker with surprising bulk compared to its evolutionary ancestors. With an Attack stat of 65, Tough Claws ability, and access to contact-based moves, Galarian Meowth can deliver potent offensive pressure through moves that benefit from the 1.33x power multiplier that Tough Claws provides. The form's Defense stat of 55 and 50 HP provide moderate durability, allowing it to withstand some hits in competitive formats, though its catastrophically low Speed of 40 makes it dependent on either priority moves, trick room support, or substantial speed control from teammates to function effectively. Competitive players typically avoid using Galarian Meowth in standard formats due to its limited movepool and poor offensive typing matchups against common threats, though it can find niche applications in Trick Room teams where its low speed becomes an asset rather than a liability. The Pickup ability offers utility in certain formats by potentially securing held items after battle, while the hidden ability Unnerve can disrupt strategies relying on opponent berries. More commonly, trainers use Galarian Meowth as a stepping stone toward Perrserker, whose superior stats and Steel-type defensive advantages make it considerably more viable in competitive play. For casual and lower-tier competitive formats, Galarian Meowth can function adequately with proper team support, though serious competitive trainers typically reserve their party slots for more optimized options.
Commonly Asked Questions About Meowth-galar
What type is Meowth-galar?
Meowth-galar is a steel type Pokemon.
What does Meowth-galar evolve into?
Meowth-galar does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Meowth-galar's weaknesses?
Meowth-galar is weak to fighting, ground and fire type moves.
Meowth-galar Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Galarian Meowth emerged during the Pokémon Sword and Shield era as part of the revolutionary regional variants initiative that fundamentally changed how the franchise approached evolutionary diversity and regional representation. The introduction of a Steel-type variant transformed a quintessential Pokémon icon into something entirely unfamiliar, sparking significant discussion within the competitive and casual communities about form balance and design philosophy. The form's aggressive, mechanized aesthetic resonated with players who appreciated the darker, more industrial tone of Galar's post-industrial aesthetic, contrasting sharply with the cozy, medieval-inspired elements present elsewhere in the region. Galarian Meowth's design influenced subsequent regional variant development, demonstrating that even iconic first-generation Pokémon could undergo radical visual and type transformations while maintaining conceptual coherence with their source material. Within the broader Pokémon community, the form sparked interesting conversations about identity and regional adaptation—trainers debated whether Galarian Meowth represented a natural evolutionary response to environmental pressures or a completely different species that merely shared a name. The variant has also influenced fan art and creative communities, with many artists exploring imagined regional variants for other classic Pokémon inspired by Galarian Meowth's dramatic transformation. Its competitive limitations haven't diminished its cultural significance, as casual players and collectors value the form highly for its unique aesthetic and representation of Galar's identity.
Where to Find Meowth-galar in Every Pokémon Game
Galarian Meowth was first made available to players in Pokémon Sword and Shield, appearing in the Galar Pokédex as entry 182, with the original Kantonian Meowth relegated to post-game content or traded imports. Within Sword and Shield, Galarian Meowth could be encountered in various locations throughout the Galar region, with Wild Area encounters providing accessible opportunities for players seeking to catch this form. The species has subsequently appeared in Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, where it maintains availability through wild encounters, breeding, or traded transfers from previous generations. Nintendo and Game Freak have periodically featured Galarian Meowth in special events and distribution campaigns, making it accessible to players who might have missed initial release windows. The ability to breed Galarian Meowth significantly increased its availability, as any trainer with one form and a compatible Field egg group male could generate unlimited offspring for team building, trading, or completing regional Pokédexes. Players cannot obtain Galarian Meowth in older generation games like Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed, LeafGreen, Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, or SoulSilver, as the form did not exist prior to Generation VIII. For modern players, accessibility remains straightforward through Sword and Shield, Scarlet and Violet, or trading communities, though the form's competitive limitations mean many competitive players prioritize obtaining Perrserker instead.