Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Meowth is a normal-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 290 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 90) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Pickup ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Meowth. Build around what Meowth actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Meowth takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Meowth into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Speed (90)
- Lowest stat
- Defense (35)
- Offensive lean
- mixed
- Speed tier
- above-average speed (base 90)
- BST
- 290 (low for the format)
Meowth is a normal-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 290 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 90) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Pickup ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Meowth. Build around what Meowth actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Meowth
Meowth is the Scratch Cat Pokémon a Normal type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 290 with Pickup or Technician as abilities.
What is Meowth weak to?
Meowth is a Normal-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fighting. It is immune to Ghost.
How to counter Meowth
To counter Meowth in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fighting moves and can withstand its Normal STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Meowth in competitive teams
Meowth can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Meowth on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
