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.
Evolution Chain
Level 28
Pokédex & Training Data
Classification
Scratch Cat Pokémon
Height
0.4 m (1'04")
Weight
7.5 kg (16.5 lbs)
Abilities
- Pickup
- Tough Claws
- Unnerve (Hidden)
EV Yield
+1 attack
Catch Rate
255
Base Friendship
70
Growth Rate
medium
Gender Ratio
♂
♀
Egg Groups
Ground
Pokédex Numbers
Kanto (R/B/Y)
#052
Johto (G/S/C)
#136
Johto (HG/SS)
#138
Alola (S/M)
#045
Alola (US/UM)
#052
Galar (Sw/Sh)
#182
Paldea (S/V)
#141
National
#052
Learned Moves
Level Up Moves
Sword/Shield
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | — | 100% | 40 | Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage. | |
| 1 | Fake Out | 40 | 100% | 10 | Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch. | |
| 4 | Hone Claws | — | — | 15 | Raises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage. | |
| 8 | Scratch | 40 | 100% | 35 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 12 | Pay Day | 40 | 100% | 20 | Scatters money on the ground worth five times the user’s level. | |
| 16 | Metal Claw | 50 | 95% | 35 | Has a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage. | |
| 20 | Taunt | — | 100% | 20 | For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves. | |
| 24 | Swagger | — | 85% | 15 | Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target. | |
| 29 | Fury Swipes | 18 | 80% | 15 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | |
| 32 | Screech | — | 85% | 40 | Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages. | |
| 36 | Slash | 70 | 100% | 20 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | |
| 40 | Metal Sound | — | 85% | 40 | Lowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages. | |
| 44 | Thrash | 120 | 100% | 10 | Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user. |
TM/HM Moves
Sword/Shield
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 Pay Day | 40 | 100% | 20 | Scatters money on the ground worth five times the user’s level. | |
| TM15 Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | |
| TM16 Screech | — | 85% | 40 | Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages. | |
| TM21 Rest | — | — | 5 | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | |
| TM23 Thief | 60 | 100% | 25 | Takes the target’s item. | |
| TM24 Snore | 50 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| TM25 Protect | — | — | 10 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | |
| TM31 Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. | |
| TM33 Rain Dance | — | — | 5 | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | |
| TM34 Sunny Day | — | — | 5 | Changes the weather to sunny for five turns. | |
| TM39 Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | |
| TM56 U Turn | 70 | 100% | 20 | User must switch out after attacking. | |
| TM57 Payback | 50 | 100% | 10 | Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn. | |
| TM58 Assurance | 60 | 100% | 10 | Power is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn. | |
| TM65 Shadow Claw | 70 | 100% | 15 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | |
| TM76 Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn. | |
| TM79 Retaliate | 70 | 100% | 5 | Has double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn. | |
| TR00 Swords Dance | — | — | 20 | Raises the user’s Attack by two stages. | |
| TR01 Body Slam | 85 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target. | |
| TR08 Thunderbolt | 90 | 100% | 15 | Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target. | |
| TR09 Thunder | 110 | 70% | 10 | Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target. | |
| TR17 Amnesia | — | — | 20 | Raises the user’s Special Defense by two stages. | |
| TR20 Substitute | — | — | 10 | Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. | |
| TR26 Endure | — | — | 10 | Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | |
| TR27 Sleep Talk | — | — | 10 | Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| TR31 Iron Tail | 100 | 75% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | |
| TR32 Crunch | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | |
| TR33 Shadow Ball | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | |
| TR35 Uproar | 90 | 100% | 10 | Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time. | |
| TR37 Taunt | — | 100% | 20 | For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves. | |
| TR42 Hyper Voice | 90 | 100% | 10 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| TR46 Iron Defense | — | — | 15 | Raises the user’s Defense by two stages. | |
| TR52 Gyro Ball | — | 100% | 5 | Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150. | |
| TR58 Dark Pulse | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| TR59 Seed Bomb | 80 | 100% | 15 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| TR68 Nasty Plot | — | — | 20 | Raises the user’s Special Attack by two stages. | |
| TR73 Gunk Shot | 120 | 80% | 5 | Has a 30% chance to poison the target. | |
| TR74 Iron Head | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| TR81 Foul Play | 95 | 100% | 15 | Calculates damage with the target’s attacking stat. | |
| TR85 Work Up | — | — | 30 | Raises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each. | |
| TR90 Play Rough | 90 | 90% | 10 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage. | |
| TR95 Throat Chop | 80 | 100% | 15 | Prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns. |
Tutor Moves
Sword/Shield
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lash Out | 75 | 100% | 5 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| Steel Beam | 140 | 95% | 5 | Inflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up. |
Egg Moves
Sword/Shield
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covet | 60 | 100% | 25 | Takes the target’s item. | |
| Curse | — | — | 10 | Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense. | |
| Double Edge | 120 | 100% | 15 | User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. | |
| Flail | — | 100% | 15 | Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power. | |
| Night Slash | 70 | 100% | 15 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | |
| Spite | — | 100% | 10 | Lowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4. |
Base Stats
Hp
50
Attack
65
Defense
55
Sp. Atk
40
Sp. Def
40
Speed
40
Total
290
Type Defenses
(vs. Gen 6+ rules)
Gigantamax Meowth
The pattern that has appeared on its giant coin is thought to be the key to unlocking the secrets of the Dynamax phenomenon.