Shadow Meowth

Shadow Meowth is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 748 CP and is weak to Fighting-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Scratch / Dark Pulse. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Meowth Stats and Max CP

92 ATK

78 DEF

120 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

846 CP

Lvl 40

748 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

534 CP

Lvl 20 Raids

427 CP

Lvl 15 Research

320 CP

Shadow Meowth's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Shadow Meowth Type Chart

Shadow Meowth takes increased damage from:

Fighting160.0%

Shadow Meowth takes reduced damage from:

Ghost39.1%

Shadow Meowth best moveset

Scratch + Dark Pulse

Scratch

Dark Pulse

Shadow Meowth's best moveset is Scratch and Dark Pulse, with 5.32 DPS (damage per second) and 29.2 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy and Fog weather.

10 of 10 matches

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Data table

1.	Scratch	Dark Pulse	3.66	5.32	29.2
2.	Scratch	Night Slash	3.66	5.32	29.2
3.	Scratch	Body Slam	3.66	5.32	29.2
4.	Scratch	Foul Play	3.66	5.32	29.2
5.	Bite	Dark Pulse	3.16	4.60	25.2
6.	Bite	Night Slash	3.16	4.60	25.2
7.	Bite	Body Slam	3.16	4.60	25.2
8.	Bite	Foul Play	3.16	4.60	25.2

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Fast Attacks

Bite640.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Dark62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 4
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 2
Energy 4

Effects
Bite has no special effects.
See Bite details page ↗
Scratch640.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 4
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 4

Effects
Scratch has no special effects.
See Scratch details page ↗

Damage	6
Energy	4
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	2
Energy	4

Damage	6
Energy	4
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	4

Charged Attacks

Dark Pulse80503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Dark62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.4s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 45

Effects
Dark Pulse has no special effects.
See Dark Pulse details page ↗
Foul Play70502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Dark62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 70
Energy 50
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.7s - 1.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 65
Energy 40

Effects
Foul Play has no special effects.
See Foul Play details page ↗
Night Slash45332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Dark62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 45
Energy 33
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.1s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 50
Energy 35

Effects
Special
Night Slash has a 12.5% chance to:
Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
See Night Slash details page ↗
Body Slam *50332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.3s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 65
Energy 40

Effects
Body Slam has no special effects.
See Body Slam details page ↗
Frustration10332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 70

Effects
Frustration has no special effects.
See Frustration details page ↗

Damage	80
Energy	50
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.4s - 2.3s

Damage	80
Energy	45

Damage	70
Energy	50
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.7s - 1.9s

Damage	65
Energy	40

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.1s - 1.8s

Damage	50
Energy	35

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.8s

Damage	65
Energy	40

Damage	10
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	10
Energy	70

More information

The following chart shows Shadow Meowth's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Meowth's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Meowth has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Meowth CP Chart

Shadow Meowth reaches a maximum of 748 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 359–427 CP, rising to 449–534 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 292–320 CP.

Max CP	748 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	292 CP - 320 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	389 CP - 427 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	359 CP - 427 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	449 CP - 534 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Meowth Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. Pokémon GO CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	10 CP	2	33 CP	3	55 CP
4	78 CP	5	101 CP	6	123 CP
7	146 CP	8	168 CP	9	191 CP
10	214 CP	11	235 CP	12	256 CP
13	278 CP	14	299 CP	15	320 CP
16	342 CP	17	363 CP	18	385 CP
19	406 CP	20	427 CP	21	449 CP
22	470 CP	23	492 CP	24	513 CP
25	534 CP	26	556 CP	27	577 CP
28	599 CP	29	620 CP	30	641 CP
31	652 CP	32	663 CP	33	673 CP
34	684 CP	35	695 CP	36	706 CP
37	716 CP	38	727 CP	39	738 CP
40	748 CP	41	758 CP	42	767 CP
43	777 CP	44	787 CP	45	796 CP
46	806 CP	47	816 CP	48	826 CP
49	836 CP	50	846 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Meowth

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Meowth's Normal-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Meowth.

Normal

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#52
Height	0.4 m
Weight	4.2 kg
Region	Generation 1
Can be traded	Allowed
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	15%
Catch rewards	3 500
Additional Move Cost	50 50000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Meowth	50 Candy	Persian

Meowth evolves into Persian which costs 50 Candy.

Shadow Meowth family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Meowth in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Shadow Alolan Persian

Galarian Meowth

Galarian Shadow Meowth

How to purify Shadow Meowth

Purification cost	3 Candy
Purification cost	3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged Attack	Frustration
Purified Charged Attack	Return

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement type	MOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer	29s
Jump Time	1s
Attack Probability	70.0%
Attack Timer	10s
Dodge Probability	20.0%
Dodge Duration	0.0s
Dodge Distance	1
Min Action Frequency	1s
Max Action Frequency	2s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	624,000	406	360
40	336,000	406	12
35	228,000	274	-
30	150,000	185	-
25	96,000	136	-
20	57,000	97	-
15	30,600	67	-
10	13,200	38	-
5	3,600	18	-

Shadow Meowth Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Meowth from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Meowth in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shadow Meowth

Shadow Meowth high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Meowth. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Shadow Meowth Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Red, Blue	Adores circular objects. Wanders the streets on anightly basis to look for dropped loose change.
Yellow	Appears to be more active at night. It loves roundand shiny things. It can't stop from picking them up.
Gold	It is fascinated by round objects. It can't stopplaying with them until it tires and falls asleep.
Silver	It loves anything that shines. It especially adorescoins that it picks up and se cretly hoards.
Crystal	It loves things that sparkle. When it sees a shinyobject, the gold coin on its head shines too.
Ruby, Sapphire	MEOWTH withdraws its sharp claws into its paws to slinkily sneak about without making any incriminating footsteps.For some reason, this POKéMON loves shiny coins that glitter with light.
Emerald	MEOWTH withdraw their sharp claws into their paws to silently sneak about. For some reason, this POKéMON loves shiny coins that glitter with light.
FireRed	All it does is sleep during the daytime. At night, it patrols its territory with its eyes aglow.
LeafGreen	Adores round objects. It wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
HeartGold	It is fascinated by round objects. It can’t stop playing with them until it tires and falls asleep.
SoulSilver	It loves anything that shines. It especially adores coins that it picks up and secretly hoards.
X	It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
Y	Adores round objects. It wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.
Omega Ruby	Meowth withdraws its sharp claws into its paws to slinkily sneak about without making any incriminating footsteps. For some reason, this Pokémon loves shiny coins that glitter with light.
Alpha Sapphire	Meowth withdraws its sharp claws into its paws to slinkily sneak about without making any incriminating footsteps. For some reason, this Pokémon loves shiny coins that glitter with light.
Sun	It lies around all day, becoming active near dusk. At night, it wanders the city in search of loose change.
Moon	It loves shiny things. It often fights with Murkrow over prey they’re both trying to catch.
Ultra Sun	When visiting a junkyard, you may catch sight of it having an intense fight with Murkrow over shiny objects.
Ultra Moon	It loves coins, so if you give it one, you can make friends with Meowth easily. But it’s fickle, so you can’t count on that friendship lasting.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!	Appears to be more active at night. It loves round and shiny things. It can’t stop itself from picking them up.
Sword	It loves to collect shiny things. If it’s in a good mood, it might even let its Trainer have a look at its hoard of treasures.
Shield	It washes its face regularly to keep the coin on its forehead spotless. It doesn’t get along with Galarian Meowth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Shadow Meowth in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Meowth in Pokémon GO are Scratch and Dark Pulse. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.32 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 29.2.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Shadow Meowth’s strengths and weaknesses?

Normal-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting-type moves. They take reduced damage from Ghost-type moves.

What is Shadow Meowth’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Meowth’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 748 CP and 846 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Meowth be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Meowth can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Meowth Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Meowth cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Meowth?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Meowth: Mega Pidgeot, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Audino.

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