Meowth

🎯 Best Counters Against Meowth

Top Pokémon to use when battling 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	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
4	Sneasler	Fighting Poison	259	158	190	3,686
5	Mienshao	Fighting	258	127	163	3,101
6	Conkeldurr	Fighting	243	158	233	3,818
7	Breloom	Grass Fighting	241	144	155	3,007
8	Blaziken	Fire Fighting	240	141	190	3,258
9	Gallade	Psychic Fighting	237	195	169	3,539
10	Lucario	Fighting Steel	236	144	172	3,092

📖 Complete Meowth Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Meowth (#052) is a Normal-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 856 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, 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 Meowth in 2026.

📊 Meowth Stats Analysis

Meowth's Attack stat is 92 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Meowth may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 78 Defense (Below Average) and 120 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 290. Trainers should be mindful of Meowth's limited bulk. Compared to other Normal-type Pokémon, Meowth's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Meowth Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for 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. Meowth has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Meowth has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Meowth PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, 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 Normal typing provides useful matchups against Ghost-type threats while being weak to Fighting types.

Master League

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

💪 Meowth Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Meowth's effectiveness depends on its typing and 92 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Meowth use Fighting-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Meowth in Pokémon GO

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

🔄 Meowth Evolution Guide

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 Meowth

Shadow Meowth is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Meowth's effective Attack becomes ~110. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Meowth in Pokémon GO

Shiny 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

Meowth gets a weather boost in Partly Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (486 - 534 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 Meowth

📚 Related Guides

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