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How to Evolve Alolan Meowth

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How to Evolve Alolan Meowth in Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC

Evolves with Max Friendship

Meowth-Alola Evolution Line
Alolan MeowthMeowth-Alola →
Have high Friendship 		Alolan PersianPersian-Alola

You can evolve Alolan Meowth by maxing out your friendship with it. Spending time with your Pokemon will build friendship, allowing you to evolve them earlier the more time you spend on them.

Once you reach max friendship, you'll be able to evolve it.

How to Increase Friendship

Give Alolan Meowth a Soothe Bell

Get Soothe Bell

Give Alolan Meowth a Soothe Bell to increase its friendship after every battle. You can obtain the Soothe Bell in Side Mission 36: Some Friendly Competition.

Visit Cafes with Alolan Meowth

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Resting at cafes can increase friendship with Alolan Meowth. Cafes are found throughout Lumiose City, and you can purchase drinks to rest and bond with your Pokemon.

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Give Alolan Meowth Vitamins

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Vitamins are training items that increase a Pokemons stats. Feeding these to Alolan Meowth will also increase its friendship, while making it perform better in battle.

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Walk Around with Alolan Meowth

The simplest way to build friendship with Alolan Meowth is to walk around with it out of its Pokeball. This is the slowest method, but doing this between quests will make evolving Alolan Meowth much faster.

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Alolan Meowth Game Data

Alolan Meowth Type

Regular
Shiny
Hyperspace Dex #4.1
Alolan Meowth ImageAlolan Meowth
Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Gen 7
Height 0.4 m
Weight 4.2 kg
Species Scratch Cat Pokémon
EV Yield Spd +1
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Shiny Alolan Meowth
Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Gen 7
Height 0.4 m
Weight 4.2 kg
Species Scratch Cat Pokémon
EV Yield Spd +1
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Alolan Meowth Weakness and Resistance

Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Psychic Type Icon

Alolan Meowth Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
40
 #454
Atk
35
 #473
Def
35
 #468
SpAtk
50
 #377
SpDef
40
 #453
Speed
90
 #136
Total
290
 #457
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 147 147 115 115 100
Atk 95 87 55 49 36
Def 95 87 55 49 36
SpAtk 112 102 70 63 49
SpDef 101 92 60 54 40
Spd 156 142 110 99 85
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature

Alternate Forms

Galarian MeowthGalarian Meowth MeowthMeowth Alolan MeowthAlolan Meowth

Alolan Meowth Best Nature

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Alolan Meowth Learnset

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Pay Day Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 6
The user attacks by hurling coins at targets. If a target is successfully struck, you will earn money.
Base Tail Whip Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 7
The user wags its tail cutely to make targets less wary, which lowers their Defense stats for a short time.
Base Growl Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user growls endearingly to make targets less wary, which lowers their Attack stats for a short time.
Base Snarl Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves 55 / 9
The user snarls incessantly at targets to lower their Sp. Atk stats for a short time.
6 Parting Shot Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user intimidates targets with a parting threat before rushing back to its Trainer. This lowers targets' Attack and Sp. Atk stats for a short time.
10 Bite Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks by biting targets with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make targets flinch.
13 Taunt Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user taunts targets, sending them into a rage that will allow them to use only damage-dealing moves for a short time.
15 Metal Claw Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 50 / 6
The user attacks by raking targets with steel claws. This may also boost the user's Attack stat.
17 Screech Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user emits a horrible screech that makes targets reflexively want to cover their ears. This lowers their Defense stats for a while.
22 Night Slash Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
27 Nasty Plot Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Sp. Atk stat for a while by thinking bad thoughts to stimulate its brain.
30 Hypnosis Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make targets drowsy.
34 Take Down Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by slamming into targets in an all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
37 Charm Fairy Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user gazes charmingly at targets to make them less wary, which lowers their Attack stats for a while.
40 Fake Tears Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user feigns crying to fluster targets, which lowers their Sp. Def stats for a while.
48 Play Rough Fairy Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by playing rough. This may also lower targets' Attack stats.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
001 Headbutt Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by leaning forward and charging headfirst into targets. This may also make targets flinch.
008 Thunder Wave Electric Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity to leave targets paralyzed.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
019 Power Gem Rock Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
020 Play Rough Fairy Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by playing rough. This may also lower targets' Attack stats.
022 Aerial Ace Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 9
The user attacks by confounding targets with swift movements before slashing.
027 Swift Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 5
The user attacks by firing star-shaped rays at targets.
028 Dig Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing underground for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets.
032 Double Team Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user moves so quickly that it creates illusory copies of itself, allowing the user to evade incoming attacks.
033 Body Slam Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by dropping onto targets with its full body weight. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
034 Night Slash Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
041 Water Pulse Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks by shooting a pulsing blast of water. This may also leave targets confused.
045 Knock Off Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 10
The user attacks by slapping targets' held items away, making the items unusable for the rest of the battle. This move does more damage to targets holding items.
047 Agility Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user relaxes its muscles to make its body feel lighter, increasing the user's movement speed for a short time.
049 Icy Wind Ice Type Moves Special Type Moves 55 / 7
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
056 Double-Edge Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks with a reckless, all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
061 Shadow Claw Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
067 Thunderbolt Electric Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks with a strong electric blast. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
071 Hyper Voice Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by unleashing horribly loud, resounding vibrations.
074 Shadow Ball Ghost Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
082 U-turn Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 12
The user attacks by dishing out a quick blow, then rushes back to its Trainer with incredible speed.
083 Nasty Plot Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Sp. Atk stat for a while by thinking bad thoughts to stimulate its brain.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
088 Spikes Ground Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 7
The user lays a trap of sharp spikes in front of itself. The spikes will damage susceptible opposing Pokémon that make contact with them.
090 Dark Pulse Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by releasing a horrible aura rife with ill intent. This may also make targets flinch.
091 Curse Ghost Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats in exchange for lowering its movement speed for a short time. When Ghost types use this move, its HP is cut down in half and the target loses health every few seconds until it faints.
095 Taunt Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user taunts targets, sending them into a rage that will allow them to use only damage-dealing moves for a short time.
097 Heal Block Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user prevents targets from recovering HP through moves or items for a while.
099 Metronome Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 4
The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain to unleash a random move from among the many moves that exist.
100 Gunk Shot Poison Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks by shooting out filthy garbage. This may also leave targets poisoned.
103 Work Up Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack and Sp. Atk stats for a short time by getting worked up.
106 Thunder Electric Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 10
The user attacks by dropping a wicked thunderbolt. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
109 Facade Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks with a power that is doubled if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, burned, or drowsy.
110 Chilling Water Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 50 / 6
The user attacks targets by showering them with water that's so cold it saps their power. This also lowers targets' Attack stats for a short time.
115 Trailblaze Grass Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 12
The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork also increases its movement speed for a short time.
116 Pay Day Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 6
The user attacks by hurling coins at targets. If a target is successfully struck, you will earn money.
122 False Swipe Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 6
The user attacks with restraint to ensure that targets are left with at least 1 HP.
125 Mimic Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves - / 6
The user attacks by mimicking the last move that a target used, unleashing that same move back upon it.
128 Seed Bomb Grass Type Moves Physical Type Moves 35 / 7
The user attacks by slamming a barrage of large, hard- shelled seeds down on targets from above.
141 Fake Out Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 3
The user attacks first to make targets flinch. This move only succeeds if it is used first thing upon the user entering a battle.

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