Editing Meowth

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|rarity  = Common

'''Meowth''' ({{ja|ニャース|Nyāsu}}, ''Nyarth'') is a fictional creature in the {{uv|Pokémon}} media franchise.

Based on its prominent role in the Pokémon anime series, which was extremely popular at the time of the original Smash's release, a popular rumor claims Meowth was planned to be playable in the game along with [[Bowser]], [[King Dedede]], [[Mewtwo]], and many other characters, before being cut for space/time constraints. However, unlike the aforementioned three characters, no definitive official source has ever been found that proves Meowth was ever planned to be included as a playable character.

[[File:Meowth64.gif|thumb|left|Meowth in ''Super Smash Bros.'']]

Meowth can be summoned by a [[Poké Ball]]. It uses Pay Day as its attack: Meowth hovers in the place it was summoned, scattering coins in all directions. Any character caught in the radius of this attack will take damage. When the coins hit characters, they also make [[Mario (universe)|Mario]]-coin sounds. The attack radius of Pay Day is short so it can be easy to avoid, however fighters can become trapped in the barrage of coins taking up to 50% damage. Meowth can also deal significant damage with its body, which has much higher [[knockback]] scaling, so it may [[KO]] foes after they are hit with the coins. Meowth's attack does not harm the summoner.

===Trophy information===

Meowth returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' but not as a Poké Ball Pokémon. Instead, it has been relegated to a role as a [[trophy]]. Meowth's trophy is unlocked after getting the "Smash Blue" trophies (from the [[All-Star mode|All-Star]] single-player mode) for all 26 playable characters. This is the only game where Meowth isn't a Poké Ball Pokémon.

Meowth's trophy is atypical in respect to other Pokémon trophies. Instead of describing its behaviour in the ''Pokémon'' series, the trophy instead references ''{{s|bulbapedia|Meowth's Party}}'', a technical demo designed to demonstrate the GameCube's graphics. Reflecting this, the trophy depicts Meowth holding the red and white guitar featured from the demo.

;Meowth

:''This...is Meowth's dream. Meowth strides all over the globe scattering invitations to other Pokémon, insisting they come to "Meowth's Party". At this wonderful party, guests are packed in like sardines as Meowth climbs up the stage with its faithful guitar. It strikes a chord, pauses, and then rocks their world.''

[[Image:Meowth brawl.jpg|200px|thumb|Meowth in ''Brawl''.]]

Meowth returns to its role as a Poké Ball Pokémon in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', using the same attack it used in ''Super Smash Bros.'', but in a slightly different fashion. This time, Meowth throws a barrage of coins left or right in the opponent's direction instead of quickly scattering coins in all directions, though it will turn to face the opponent that is closest to it. In addition, falling from above onto Meowth will cause the victim to be locked into the rush of coins and thus take heavy damage, allowing a maximum of approximate 300% if [[smash attack]]s are used on the trapped victim.

===Trophy information===

[[File:Meowth - Brawl Trophy.png|100px|left|thumb|The Meowth trophy in ''Brawl''.]]

:''A Scratch Cat Pokémon. It's one of the most famous Pokémon and very fond of things that sparkle--the gold medallion on its head could be seen as an indicator of this infatuation. There are many Pokémon that resemble cats, but Meowth is the only one that can use Pay Day to receive coins at the end of battle. It evolves into Persian.''

{{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red/Blue|console2=DS|game2=Pokémon Diamond/Pearl}}

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! Game  

! Character(s)  

| {{SortKey|Pikachu Jigglypuff Pokémon Trainer Lucario}}{{Head|Pikachu|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Jigglypuff|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Pokémon Trainer|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Lucario|g=SSBB|s=16px}}

Meowth's trophy can be randomly obtained in both version of the game. In {{forwiiu}} it is part of the ''Pokémon'' [[Trophy Box]].

{{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue (09/1998)|console2=3DS|game2=Pokémon X and Pokémon Y (10/2013)}}

==Origin==

[[File:Meowth-Origin.png|thumb|150px|Meowth's official artwork from ''Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen''.]]

{{iw|Bulbapedia|Meowth}} is a Normal-type [[List of Pokémon|Pokémon]] introduced in {{iw|bulbapedia|Generation I}}. It evolves into {{iw|bulbapedia|Persian}} starting at level 28. It is easily recognized by the coin on its forehead, and is known to collect similar shiny objects. It is especially notable among the general public for being a part of the {{iw|bulbapedia|Team Rocket trio}} in the Pokémon animated series, appearing in almost all of its episodes.

{{iw|bulbapedia|Pay Day|move}} is a Normal-type move introduced in Generation I. It has 40 base power, 100% accuracy and the unique property of producing money which can be picked up after each battle. Meowth is the only Pokémon able to learn it by level, along with its evolution Persian in Generation I to III games only.

*Meowth is the only Pokémon that appeared as a Poké Ball Pokémon in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'' and ''Brawl'', but not in ''Melee''. It instead appeared as a trophy in ''Melee''.

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