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{{pokemon|
[[Image:Meowth1.jpg|thumb|right|Meowth, as it appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.]]
|name    = Meowth
'''Meowth''' (ニャース ''Nyāsu'', '''Nyarth '''in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of [[Pokémon]].
|image    = [[Image:Mball06 071017a.jpg]]
|game    = ''[[Super Smash Bros.|SSB]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|SSBB]]''
|stage    = No
|number  = #052
|type    = Normal
|height  = 1′4" (40 cm)
|weight  = 9.3 lbs (4.2 kg)
|evolution= Basic<br>(Final form: Persian)
|moveused = Pay Day
|rarity  = Unknown
}}


'''Meowth''' (ニャース, ''Nyāsu'', '''Nyarth''' in Japanese language versions) is a fictional creature in the ''[[Pokémon (universe)|Pokémon]]'' media franchise. It is a [[List of Pokémon|Pokémon]] that comes out of a [[Poké Ball]].
==Overview==
Meowth is one of the more popular Pokémon species, largely thanks to the [[Wikipedia:Pokémon (anime)|Pokémon anime]], which features a Meowth as a main character. This Meowth, belonging to [[Wikipedia:Pokémon crime syndicates#Team Rocket|Team Rocket]], the anime's major antagonists, is one of the few Pokémon that can speak.


==Character description==
Meowth has a distinctly feline appearance, resembling a small housecat. It has cream-colored fur, which turns brown at its paws and tail tip. Its oval-shaped head features prominent whiskers, black-and-brown ears and a [[Wikipedia:Koban (Japanese gold coin)|koban]], a gold oval coin (also known as "charm") embedded in its forehead. Meowth's coloration, its love of coins (see below) and its charm indicate that Meowth is based on the Japanese [[Wikipedia:Maneki Neko|Maneki Neko]], a cat-shaped figurine that is said to bring good luck and money to its owner.
Meowth is one of the original 151 Pokémon that appeared in ''[[Pokémon Red & Blue]]''. A player can find a Meowth in the wild in various grass areas. In the advance generation of Pokémon games, Mewoth gained the Pick Up ability which allows Meowth to pick up random items while the trainer is traveling. Meowth's most notable role is in Pokémon anime. Meowth appeared as one of the grunts on Team Rocket. This Meowth is an unique Pokémon as he can talk the human language. Meowth likes to scheme with Team Rocket and causes havoc on Ash and his friends. Meowth also envies the attention that a Persian recieves from his boss Giovanni. Meowth's signature move is Pay Day.


==In ''Super Smash Bros.''==
Meowth is an urban nocturnal Pokémon. It spends most of the daytime sleeping and prowls the city streets at night. When hunting, Meowth organize themselves in groups that act like gangs, foraging or stealing food from people. They are aided in their mischief by their eyes which allow them night vision. They also retract their claws back into their paws, which grants them silent movement and protecting them from leaving distinctively incriminating pawprints that alert people to their actions.
===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
Meowth makes an appearance as a Pokémon that appears out of a Poké Ball in ''[[Super Smash Bros]].'' Meowth will use Pay Day as his attack. Meowth will jump in the air, scattering coins in all directions. Any character caught in the radius of this attack will take damage. The attack radius of Pay Day is short so it can be easy to avoid. However, you can become trapped in the barrage of coins. It's possible to take 30% damage in this attack, like that of a [[Bob-omb]]. Meowth's attack does not harm the summoner.


==In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''==
Like the [[Wikipedia:Bowerbird|bowerbird]], Meowth is attracted to certain objects that catch its attention, which it collects at every opportunity and hoards in its nest. [[Wikipedia:List of Pokémon (181-200)#Murkrow|Murkrow]], a Pokémon which is even more like the bowerbird, exhibits similar behaviour and members of the two species have been known to steal from the collections of the other. Meowth loves round shaped objects, as well as shiny, glittering things. The item it adores collecting the most, however, are coins, since they are both round and shiny. Meowth is known to scour the pavements for dropped loose change and even to openly steal money from people to add to its collection.
===As a trophy===
Meowth returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' but not as a Poké Ball Pokémon. Instead, he has been relegated to a role as a trophy. This trophy is unlocked after getting the "Smash Blue" trophies (from the [[All-Star]] single-player mode) for all 25 playable characters. Interestingly, his discription has nothing to do with his actual behavior in the Pokémon games, but refers to a short animation created to showcase the GameCube's graphics. It more so relates to the Meowth in the anime. The trophy description is as follows:


:'''Meowth'''
==In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series==
:This...is Meowth's dream. Meowth strides all over the globe scattering invitations to other pokemon, 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!
===''Super Smash Bros.''===
In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', Meowth can be summoned from a [[Poké Ball]]. When summoned, it will use its "Pay Day" attack, where Meowth will jump in the air and rapidly shoot coins out of itself in all directions.  


==In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==
===''Super Smash Bros. Melee''===
[[Image:Meow.jpg|right|200px|thumb]]
{{Main|Meowth (trophy)}}
===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', Meowth only appeared as a [[trophy]]. It could not be summoned from a Poké Ball.
Meowth reappears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as a Poké Ball Pokémon again, with roughly the same effect as he did  in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' This time, Meowth throws a barrage of coins at the opponent  instead quickly of scattering coins in all directions. In addition, falling from above onto Meowth will cause the victim to be caught and then take heavy damage.


===As a trophy===
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Meowth returns as a Pokémon who can be summoned from a Poké Ball. In ''Brawl'', Meowth once again uses its "Pay Day" attack, though unlike ''Super Smash Bros.'', it will slowly shoot coins at opponents.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/items/mball/mball06.html |title=Meowth |date=2007-10-17 |accessdate=2007-11-12 |work=[[Smash Bros. DOJO!!]] |publisher=smashbros.com}}</ref>


:'''Meowth'''
==References==
: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.
{{Reflist}}


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Revision as of 12:17, August 2, 2008

File:Meowth1.jpg
Meowth, as it appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Meowth (ニャース Nyāsu, Nyarth in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon.

Overview

Meowth is one of the more popular Pokémon species, largely thanks to the Pokémon anime, which features a Meowth as a main character. This Meowth, belonging to Team Rocket, the anime's major antagonists, is one of the few Pokémon that can speak.

Meowth has a distinctly feline appearance, resembling a small housecat. It has cream-colored fur, which turns brown at its paws and tail tip. Its oval-shaped head features prominent whiskers, black-and-brown ears and a koban, a gold oval coin (also known as "charm") embedded in its forehead. Meowth's coloration, its love of coins (see below) and its charm indicate that Meowth is based on the Japanese Maneki Neko, a cat-shaped figurine that is said to bring good luck and money to its owner.

Meowth is an urban nocturnal Pokémon. It spends most of the daytime sleeping and prowls the city streets at night. When hunting, Meowth organize themselves in groups that act like gangs, foraging or stealing food from people. They are aided in their mischief by their eyes which allow them night vision. They also retract their claws back into their paws, which grants them silent movement and protecting them from leaving distinctively incriminating pawprints that alert people to their actions.

Like the bowerbird, Meowth is attracted to certain objects that catch its attention, which it collects at every opportunity and hoards in its nest. Murkrow, a Pokémon which is even more like the bowerbird, exhibits similar behaviour and members of the two species have been known to steal from the collections of the other. Meowth loves round shaped objects, as well as shiny, glittering things. The item it adores collecting the most, however, are coins, since they are both round and shiny. Meowth is known to scour the pavements for dropped loose change and even to openly steal money from people to add to its collection.

In the Super Smash Bros. series

Super Smash Bros.

In Super Smash Bros., Meowth can be summoned from a Poké Ball. When summoned, it will use its "Pay Day" attack, where Meowth will jump in the air and rapidly shoot coins out of itself in all directions.

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Main article: Meowth (trophy)

In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Meowth only appeared as a trophy. It could not be summoned from a Poké Ball.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Meowth returns as a Pokémon who can be summoned from a Poké Ball. In Brawl, Meowth once again uses its "Pay Day" attack, though unlike Super Smash Bros., it will slowly shoot coins at opponents.[1]

References

  1. ^ Meowth. Smash Bros. DOJO!!. smashbros.com (2007-10-17). Retrieved on 2007-11-12.

Gallery

  • Meowth2.jpg
  • Meowth3.jpg
  • Meowth4.jpg
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