Meowth

Meowth
Games	SSB, SSBB
Move	[[bulbapedia:Pay Day (move)|Pay Day]]
Rarity	Common
Article on Bulbapedia	Meowth (Pokémon)

Meowth (ニャース, Nyāsu, Nyarth) is a fictional creature in the Pokémon media franchise. It is a Pokémon that comes out of a Poké Ball in SSB and SSBB.

In Super Smash Bros.

Based on his prominent role in the Pokemon 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.

As a Poké Ball Pokémon

File:Meowth64.gif

Meowth in Super Smash Bros.

Meowth makes an appearance as a Pokémon that appears out of a Poké Ball in Super Smash Bros. Meowth will use Pay Day as its attack. Meowth will hover 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-coin sounds. The attack radius of Pay Day is short so it can be easy to avoid. However, the player can become trapped in the barrage of coins, taking up to 50% damage. Meowth can also deal significant damage with its body, which also has a better knockback scaling, so it may instant KO foes after they are hit with the coins. Meowth's attack does not harm the summoner.

In Super Smash Bros. Melee

As a trophy

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. This trophy is unlocked after getting the "Smash Blue" trophies (from the All-Star single-player mode) for all 25 playable characters. Interestingly, its description has nothing to do with its actual behavior in the Pokémon games, but refers to a short animation created to showcase the GameCube's graphics, that was originally going to be a game called Meowth's Party but was canceled. It more so relates to the Meowth in the anime. The trophy description is as follows:

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.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl

As a Poké Ball Pokémon

Meowth in Brawl.

Meowth reappears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as a Poké Ball Pokémon again, using the same attack it used in Super Smash Bros., but in a slightly different fashion. This time, Meowth throws a barrage of coins at the opponent's direction instead of quickly scattering coins in all directions, though it will turn to face any opponent that is behind and closer to it. In addition, falling from above onto Meowth will cause the victim to be locked into the rush of coins and then take heavy damage, the maximum being 300% if smash attacks are used in conjunction.

As a trophy

Meowth

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.

Gallery

• 

  Meowth trophy in Melee.

• 

  Meowth trophy in Brawl.

Trivia

• Meowth is the only Pokemon that appeared as a Poke Ball Pokemon in Super Smash Bros. and Brawl, but not in Melee. It instead appeared as a trophy in Melee.