As a Grass/Dark type, Meowscarada has 7 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 6 other Pokémon share the Grass/Dark typing.

Base stats

HP: 76
Attack: 110
Defense: 70
Sp. Atk: 81
Sp. Def: 70
Speed: 123
Total: 530

Meowscarada has a base stat total of 530, higher than 75% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (123). With Attack (110) well above Sp. Atk (81), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 123 beats 95% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 76 HP, 70 Defense and 70 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.

Meowscarada can have the abilities Overgrow and Protean.

How to beat Meowscarada

The best way to beat Meowscarada is with Bug moves, which deal 4× damage. Fighting, Flying, Poison, Fire, Ice and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Psychic moves have no effect on it and Ground, Ghost, Water, Grass, Electric and Dark moves are resisted.

Good counters: Buzzwole hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Grass and Dark moves. Pheromosa hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Grass and Dark moves. Slither Wing hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Grass and Dark moves.