Meowth Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Meowth in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Meowth
Meowth is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 90.500 DPS.
Meowth can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Meowth is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Meowth resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Meowth is Mega Blaziken (90.500 DPS), Mega Lucario (89.667 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (79.625 DPS).
Catching Meowth: After defeating Meowth, the catch encounter will have a CP between 399 and 438 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 496-545 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Meowth from raids will have exactly 438 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Meowth?
The best counter for Meowth is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 90.500 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (89.667 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (79.625 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Meowth?
Meowth can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Meowth weak to?
Meowth is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Meowth be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Meowth's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Meowth from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Meowth from raids will have 438 CP at level 20, or 545 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 399. If you see 438 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Meowth worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Meowth is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Meowth?
For the best moveset for Meowth itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Meowth stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Meowth without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Meowth can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (70.000 DPS) and Lucario (68.500 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Meowth in raids?
Weather boost information for Meowth is not currently available. Normal-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.