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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

416 - 455 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

520 - 569 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

904 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

416 - 455 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

312 - 341 CP

Alola Meowth

#052 · Kanto

Dark

☁️ Fog Boost

Base Stats

Attack 99

Defense 78

Stamina 120

Total: 297

Pokémon Info

Max CP	912
Generation	Kanto (Gen 1)
Buddy Distance	3km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	😈 Yes

About Alola Meowth

Alola Meowth is a Dark-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 912 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Alola Meowth has base stats of 99 Attack, 78 Defense, and 120 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 297.

Alola Meowth can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Alola Meowth is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Fog weather, Alola Meowth receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Alola Meowth is 3km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Meowth

#052

→

🍬 50

Persian

#053

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Scratch	Normal	6	+4	12.0	8.0	4.0	2.0
Bite STAB	Dark	6	+4	12.0	8.0	4.0	2.0

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Night Slash STAB	Dark	45	-33	22.5	50	-35
Dark Pulse STAB	Dark	80	-50	26.7	80	-50
Foul Play STAB	Dark	70	-50	35.0	60	-40
Trailblaze	Grass	65	-50	32.5	65	-45

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Alola Meowth takes increased damage from these types:

Fighting 1.6×

Bug 1.6×

Fairy 1.6×

Resistances

Alola Meowth takes reduced damage from these types:

Psychic 0.391×

Ghost 0.625×

Dark 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Alola Meowth

Top Pokémon to use when battling Alola Meowth in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
2	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
3	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
4	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
5	Tapu Lele	Psychic Fairy	259	208	172	3,998
6	Sneasler	Fighting Poison	259	158	190	3,686
7	Mienshao	Fighting	258	127	163	3,101
8	Vikavolt	Bug Electric	254	158	184	3,566
9	Kleavor	Bug Rock	253	174	172	3,600
10	Genesect	Bug Steel	252	199	174	3,836

🏆 Alola Meowth PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	15	15	15	50	904

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	15	15	15	50	904

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Alola Meowth IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	683	341	455	569	797	904
98% (15/15/14)	681	340	454	567	794	901
96% (15/14/15)	680	340	453	566	793	899
93% (14/14/14)	671	335	447	559	783	888
91% (15/13/13)	671	335	447	559	783	888
87% (13/13/13)	659	329	439	549	769	872
82% (12/12/12)	647	323	431	539	755	856
80% (10/15/15)	653	326	435	544	762	864
67% (10/10/10)	624	312	416	520	728	825
0% (0/0/0)	512	256	341	427	598	678

📋 Alola Meowth Forms

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Alola Meowth with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	904 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	797 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	416 - 455 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	520 - 569 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	416 - 455 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	312 - 341 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Alola Meowth with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	11	26	797
2	797	27	797
3	797	28	797
4	797	29	797
5	107	30	683
6	797	31	797
7	797	32	797
8	797	33	797
9	797	34	797
10	228	35	740
11	797	36	797
12	797	37	797
13	797	38	797
14	797	39	797
15	341	40	797
16	797	41	797
17	797	42	797
18	797	43	797
19	797	44	797
20	455	45	853
21	797	46	797
22	797	47	797
23	797	48	797
24	797	49	797
25	569	50	904

📖 Complete Alola Meowth Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Alola Meowth (#052) is a Dark-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 912 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Alola Meowth has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Alola Meowth in 2026.

📊 Alola Meowth Stats Analysis

Alola Meowth's Attack stat is 99 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Alola Meowth may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 78 Defense (Below Average) and 120 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 297. Trainers should be mindful of Alola Meowth's limited bulk. Compared to other Dark-type Pokémon, Alola Meowth's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Alola Meowth Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Alola Meowth depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Scratch (Fast) with Night Slash (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Alola Meowth has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Alola Meowth PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Alola Meowth can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Dark typing provides useful matchups against Psychic, Ghost, Dark-type threats while being weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy types.

Master League

In Master League, Alola Meowth faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Alola Meowth Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Alola Meowth's effectiveness depends on its typing and 99 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Alola Meowth use Fighting, Bug-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Alola Meowth in Pokémon GO

Alola Meowth can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Foggy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Alola Meowth Evolution Guide

Alola Meowth is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

Meowth (#052) ← current
Persian (#053) — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Alola Meowth

Shadow Alola Meowth is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Alola Meowth's effective Attack becomes ~119. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Alola Meowth in Pokémon GO

Shiny Alola Meowth is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Alola Meowth gets a weather boost in Foggy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (520 - 569 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Alola Meowth

Q: What is Alola Meowth's max CP?
A: 904 CP at Level 50, or 797 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Alola Meowth good?
A: Limited competitive use, but viable for themed battles.

Q: Can Alola Meowth be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Alola Meowth is available.

Q: What is Alola Meowth weak to?
A: Fighting, Bug, Fairy-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Scratch + Night Slash for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

Dark Dark-Type 🗺️ Kanto 📱 Full Pokédex ✨ Shiny Checklist 📅 Events

Updated November 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.