Meowth (Galarian) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Meowth (Galarian) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Meowth (Galarian)
Meowth (Galarian) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Steel typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 76.750 DPS.
Meowth (Galarian) 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 (Galarian) is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Poison, Bug, Dragon-type moves as Meowth (Galarian) 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 (Galarian) is Mega Blaziken (76.750 DPS), Mega Lucario (76.000 DPS), and Blacephalon (71.111 DPS).
Catching Meowth (Galarian): After defeating Meowth (Galarian), the catch encounter will have a CP between 559 and 606 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 696-754 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Meowth (Galarian) from raids will have exactly 606 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
Quick Stats
Weak To
Best Counters
Budget Counters (No Shadow / No Mega)
Catch CP
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Meowth (Galarian)?
The best counter for Meowth (Galarian) is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 76.750 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (76.000 DPS) and Blacephalon (71.111 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Meowth (Galarian)?
Meowth (Galarian) 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 (Galarian) weak to?
Meowth (Galarian) is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground-type attacks. It resists Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Meowth (Galarian) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Meowth (Galarian)'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 (Galarian) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Meowth (Galarian) from raids will have 606 CP at level 20, or 754 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 559. If you see 606 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Meowth (Galarian) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Meowth (Galarian) 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 (Galarian)?
For the best moveset for Meowth (Galarian) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Meowth (Galarian) 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 (Galarian) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Meowth (Galarian) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (71.111 DPS) and Reshiram (61.286 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 (Galarian) in raids?
Weather boost information for Meowth (Galarian) is not currently available. Steel-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.