Competitive Information for Galarian Meowth [Scarlet/Violet]


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Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Meowth-galar? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Meowth is a marvelous Steel-typed Pokemon. Meowth is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield. Meowth can be quite a contender in the LC tier (Little Cup). Meowth is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-typed attacks.
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 156 Hp / 252 Atk / 100 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Iron Head
- Foul Play / Night Slash
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Meowth-Galar (Tough Claws)
Meowth is a marvelous Physical Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Meowth's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Meowth recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Tough Claws, Meowth's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3.
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Meowth-galar? These builds have been optimized for Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 156 Hp / 252 Atk / 100 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Iron Head
- Foul Play / Night Slash
- Shadow Claw
Doubles Physical Sweeper Meowth-Galar (Tough Claws)
Meowth is an awesome Physical Sweeper for double battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Meowth's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Meowth recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Tough Claws, Meowth's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3.
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Fighting moves are bad against Ghost.
Fire moves are bad against Water/Dragon/Rock/Fire.
Ground moves are bad against Flying.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Meowth-galar is: Ghost, Water, Dragon, Rock, Fire or Flying
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Meowth-galar
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 156 Hp / 252 Atk / 100 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- X-Scissor / U-turn
- Brick Break / Double-Edge
- Foul Play / Night Slash
Physical Sweeper Meowth-Galar (Tough Claws)
Meowth is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Meowth's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Meowth's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Tough Claws, Meowth's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3. Brick Break was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ X-Scissor is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ U-turn is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Meowth switches out after damaging the target).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Meowth-galar
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 156 Hp / 252 Atk / 100 SpD
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Night Slash
- Iron Head
- Play Rough / Double-Edge
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Meowth-Galar (Tough Claws)
Meowth is a notable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Meowth's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Meowth's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Tough Claws, Meowth's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3. Play Rough was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Night Slash is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Meowth-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 156 Hp / 252 Atk / 100 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Foul Play / Night Slash
- Tera Blast
Physical Sweeper Meowth-Galar (Tough Claws)
Meowth is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Meowth's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Meowth recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Tough Claws, Meowth's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dragon-type move).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Meowth-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 156 Hp / 252 Atk / 100 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Foul Play / Night Slash
- Tera Blast
Physical Sweeper Meowth-Galar (Tough Claws)
Meowth is an awesome Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Meowth's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Meowth recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Tough Claws, Meowth's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Meowth-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 156 Hp / 252 Atk / 100 SpD
Moveset:
- Play Rough / Tera Blast
- Iron Head
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Foul Play / Night Slash
Physical Sweeper Meowth-Galar (Tough Claws)
Meowth is a decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Meowth's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Meowth recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Tough Claws, Meowth's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Meowth-galar
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 156 Hp / 252 Atk / 100 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Shadow Claw / X-Scissor
- Foul Play / Night Slash
- Brick Break / Tera Blast
Physical Sweeper Meowth-Galar (Tough Claws)
Meowth is an interesting Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Meowth's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Meowth's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Tough Claws, Meowth's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3. Shadow Claw or X-Scissor are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ X-Scissor is a physical 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Brick Break is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fighting-type move).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Meowth-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 156 Hp / 252 Atk / 100 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Foul Play / Night Slash
- Tera Blast
Physical Sweeper Meowth-Galar (Tough Claws)
Meowth is an astounding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Meowth's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Meowth recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Tough Claws, Meowth's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Meowth-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 156 Hp / 252 Atk / 100 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Foul Play / Night Slash
- Tera Blast
Physical Sweeper Meowth-Galar (Tough Claws)
Meowth is a wonderful Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Meowth's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Meowth recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Tough Claws, Meowth's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Meowth-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 156 Hp / 252 Atk / 100 SpD
Moveset:
- Shadow Claw / Tera Blast
- Iron Head
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Foul Play / Night Slash
Physical Sweeper Meowth-Galar (Tough Claws)
Meowth is an awesome Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Meowth's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Meowth recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Tough Claws, Meowth's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Meowth-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 156 Hp / 252 Atk / 100 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Foul Play / Night Slash
- Seed Bomb / Tera Blast
Physical Sweeper Meowth-Galar (Tough Claws)
Meowth is an outstanding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Meowth's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Meowth recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Tough Claws, Meowth's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Meowth-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 156 Hp / 252 Atk / 100 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Foul Play / Night Slash
- Tera Blast
Physical Sweeper Meowth-Galar (Tough Claws)
Meowth is a notable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Meowth's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Meowth recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Tough Claws, Meowth's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ground-type move).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Meowth-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 156 Hp / 252 Atk / 100 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Foul Play / Night Slash
- Tera Blast
Physical Sweeper Meowth-Galar (Tough Claws)
Meowth is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Meowth's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Meowth recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Tough Claws, Meowth's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Meowth-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 156 Hp / 252 Atk / 100 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Iron Head
- Foul Play / Night Slash
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Meowth-Galar (Tough Claws)
Meowth is popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Meowth's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Meowth recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Tough Claws, Meowth's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3.
♦ Slash is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Meowth-galar
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 156 Hp / 252 Atk / 100 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Shadow Claw / Double-Edge
- Foul Play / Night Slash
- Tera Blast
Physical Sweeper Meowth-Galar (Tough Claws)
Meowth is a notable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Meowth's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Meowth's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Tough Claws, Meowth's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3. Shadow Claw was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Meowth-galar
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 156 Hp / 252 Atk / 100 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Shadow Claw / Play Rough
- Foul Play / Night Slash
- Tera Blast
Physical Sweeper Meowth-Galar (Tough Claws)
Meowth is a fabulous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Meowth's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Meowth's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Tough Claws, Meowth's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3. Shadow Claw or Play Rough are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Meowth-galar
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 156 Hp / 252 Atk / 100 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Play Rough / X-Scissor
- Foul Play / Night Slash
- Tera Blast
Physical Sweeper Meowth-Galar (Tough Claws)
Meowth is a wonderful Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Meowth's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Meowth's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Tough Claws, Meowth's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3. Play Rough or X-Scissor are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
♦ X-Scissor is a physical 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Meowth-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 156 Hp / 252 Atk / 100 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head / Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Foul Play / Night Slash
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Meowth-Galar (Tough Claws)
Meowth is an awesome Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Meowth's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Meowth recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Tough Claws, Meowth's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Water moveset for Meowth-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 156 Hp / 252 Atk / 100 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Foul Play / Night Slash
- Tera Blast
Physical Sweeper Meowth-Galar (Tough Claws)
Meowth is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Meowth's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Meowth recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Tough Claws, Meowth's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Water-type move).
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Meowth-galar learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Meowth-galar can perform in Scarlet/Violet. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SV Move and Ability Combos for Meowth-galar
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Contact moves boosted by Tough Claws: Dig, Double-Edge, Slash, Thrash, Body Slam, Fury Swipes, Scratch, Take Down, Flail, Thief, Crunch, False Swipe, Metal Claw, Brick Break, Covet, Fake Out, Aerial Ace, Facade, Iron Head, Night Slash, Shadow Claw, U-turn, X-Scissor, Foul Play, Play Rough
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Fake Out, Helping Hand
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
Moves that boost Meowth-galar's stats
- Amnesia
- Curse
- Hone Claws
- Iron Defense
- Metal Claw
- Nasty Plot
- Swords Dance
- Trailblaze
Most notable and possible best moves for Meowth-galar
- Fake Out
- Protect
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Meowth-galar in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Optimize Meowth-galar's EV spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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