Glameow
Normal-type, Generation 4. Evolves into Purugly for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Scratch Thunderbolt
Same-type attack bonus on Scratch. Thunderbolt costs 50 energy for 80 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Glameow takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 326
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 533 CP
Glameow moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack STAB | Normal | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
| Scratch Best STAB | Normal | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 50 | 3.0s | 30 | 1.80 |
| Thunderbolt Best | Electric | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack | Normal | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
| Scratch | Normal | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 60 | 1.50 | — |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Scratch (12 DPS); Quick Attack builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Glameow is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Glameow
How to get Glameow
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Glameow knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 20 | 807 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 20 | 874 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 502 | 547 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 625 | 680 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 502 | 547 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 380 | 413 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 502 | 547 |
Is Glameow good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Glameow has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (82 Defense / 135 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Glameow deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 13 |
| Lv 2 | 41 |
| Lv 3 | 69 |
| Lv 4 | 97 |
| Lv 5 | 126 |
| Lv 6 | 154 |
| Lv 7 | 182 |
| Lv 8 | 210 |
| Lv 9 | 238 |
| Lv 10 | 266 |
| Lv 11 | 293 |
| Lv 12 | 320 |
| Lv 13 | 347 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 373 |
| Lv 15 | 400 |
| Lv 16 | 427 |
| Lv 17 | 453 |
| Lv 18 | 480 |
| Lv 19 | 507 |
| Lv 20 | 533 |
| Lv 21 | 560 |
| Lv 22 | 587 |
| Lv 23 | 613 |
| Lv 24 | 640 |
| Lv 25 | 667 |
| Lv 26 | 693 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 720 |
| Lv 28 | 747 |
| Lv 29 | 774 |
| Lv 30 | 800 |
| Lv 31 | 814 |
| Lv 32 | 827 |
| Lv 33 | 840 |
| Lv 34 | 854 |
| Lv 35 | 867 |
| Lv 36 | 880 |
| Lv 37 | 894 |
| Lv 38 | 907 |
| Lv 39 | 920 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 934 |
| Lv 41 | 946 |
| Lv 42 | 957 |
| Lv 43 | 969 |
| Lv 44 | 982 |
| Lv 45 | 994 |
| Lv 46 | 1,006 |
| Lv 47 | 1,018 |
| Lv 48 | 1,031 |
| Lv 49 | 1,043 |
| Lv 50 | 1,056 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0431
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 3.90 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0431_POKEMON_GLAMEOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Glameow in Pokemon GO?
Glameow's best moveset is Scratch (fast) with Thunderbolt (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Glameow's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Glameow takes super effective damage from Fighting-type moves. It resists Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Glameow's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Glameow reaches 1,056 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 934 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Glameow?
A perfect 15/15/15 Glameow shows 533 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 667 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Glameow better than regular Glameow?
Shadow Glameow deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Glameow in Pokemon GO?
Glameow spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Glameow be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Glameow depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.