Galarian Meowth

🎯 Best Counters Against Galarian Meowth

Top Pokémon to use when battling Galarian 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	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
4	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
5	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
6	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
7	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
8	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
9	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
10	Sneasler	Fighting Poison	259	158	190	3,686

📖 Complete Galarian Meowth Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Galarian Meowth (#052) is a Steel-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,184 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Galarian 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 Galarian Meowth in 2026.

📊 Galarian Meowth Stats Analysis

Galarian Meowth's Attack stat is 115 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Galarian Meowth may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 92 Defense (Below Average) and 137 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 344. Trainers should be mindful of Galarian Meowth's limited bulk. Compared to other Steel-type Pokémon, Galarian Meowth's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Galarian Meowth Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Galarian 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. Galarian Meowth has 3 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Galarian Meowth PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Galarian 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 Steel typing provides useful matchups against Poison, Normal, Grass-type threats while being weak to Fire, Fighting, Ground types.

Master League

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

💪 Galarian Meowth Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Galarian Meowth's effectiveness depends on its typing and 115 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Galarian Meowth use Fire, Fighting-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Galarian Meowth in Pokémon GO

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

🔄 Galarian Meowth Evolution Guide

Galarian 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 Galarian Meowth

Shadow Galarian Meowth is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Galarian Meowth's effective Attack becomes ~138. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Galarian Meowth in Pokémon GO

Shiny Galarian 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

Galarian Meowth gets a weather boost in Snow weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (682 - 739 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 Galarian Meowth

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