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Glameow.

national dex #431 · gen IV
BST 310 · normal
Glameow official artwork
normal
#431 · gen IV
Profile
HP
49
ATK
55
DEF
42
SPA
42
SPD
37
SPE
85
BST 310 · best Speed 85 · worst Sp. Def 37 · meters scale to 200

Glameow is weak to Fighting and is immune to Ghost.

Typingnormal
AbilitiesLimber, Own Tempo, Keen Eye
Height, weight0.5 m / 3.9 kg
Catch rate190 / 255
Egg groupsGround
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Dex position
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Glameow base stats

BST 310 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP49208302
Atk55103229
Def4280201
SpA4280201
SpD3771190
Spe85157295
BST310bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Spe

Glameow weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir1
wat1
ele1
gra1
ice1
fig2
poi1
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug1
roc1
gho0
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai1
Weak to
Fighting
Resists
nothing, every type lands at full power
Immune to
Ghost

Glameow abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
LimberPrevents paralysis.
Own TempoPrevents confusion.
Keen EyehiddenPrevents accuracy from being lowered.

Glameow evolution line

2 stages

Glameow evolves into Purugly: level it up to 38 or higher. How to evolve Glameow, every game

Best Glameow moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
normalLast ResortPHYS140
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
normalRetaliatePHYS70
normalSlashPHYS70
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
electricThunderSPEC110
psychicDream EaterSPEC100
steelIron TailPHYS100
fairyPlay RoughPHYS90

Glameow moves

gen 8 · 64 moves · 18 level-up · 32 TM/HM · 8 egg · 6 tutor
7 moves · Glameow appears in 10 games
TackleL1Nasty PlotL10HypnosisL13Night SlashL23SlashL37Double EdgeL40Play RoughL50
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
TackleSTABnormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
Fake OutSTABnormalPHYS40100%10Level 1
ScratchSTABnormalPHYS40100%35Level 5
GrowlnormalSTAT-100%40Level 8
Nasty PlotdarkSTAT--20Level 10
HypnosispsychicSTAT-60%20Level 13
Aerial AceflyingPHYS60-20Level 17
Fury SwipesSTABnormalPHYS1880%15Level 20
Night SlashdarkPHYS70100%15Level 23
CharmfairySTAT-100%20Level 25
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20Level 29
RetaliateSTABnormalPHYS70100%5Level 32
SlashSTABnormalPHYS70100%20Level 37
Double EdgeSTABnormalPHYS120100%15Level 40
Sucker PunchdarkPHYS70100%5Level 41
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15Level 45
Hone ClawsdarkSTAT--15Level 48
Play RoughfairyPHYS9090%10Level 50
Aerial AceflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
CutSTABnormalPHYS5095%30TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15TM / HM
Dream EaterpsychicSPEC100100%15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadeSTABnormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
FlashnormalSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Hone ClawsdarkSTAT--15TM / HM
Iron TailsteelPHYS10075%15TM / HM
PaybackdarkPHYS50100%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Psych UpnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RetaliateSTABnormalPHYS70100%5TM / HM
Shadow BallghostSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Shadow ClawghostPHYS70100%15TM / HM
Shock WaveelectricSPEC60-20TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15TM / HM
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
ThunderelectricSPEC11070%10TM / HM
ThunderboltelectricSPEC90100%15TM / HM
TormentdarkSTAT-100%15TM / HM
U TurnbugPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Water PulsewaterSPEC60100%20TM / HM
Work UpnormalSTAT--30TM / HM
AssurancedarkPHYS60100%10Egg
BitedarkPHYS60100%25Egg
Fake TearsdarkSTAT-100%20Egg
FlailSTABnormalPHYS-100%15Egg
Last ResortSTABnormalPHYS140100%5Egg
Quick AttackSTABnormalPHYS40100%30Egg
Sand AttackgroundSTAT-100%15Egg
Tail WhipnormalSTAT-100%30Egg
Iron TailsteelPHYS10075%15Tutor
Last ResortSTABnormalPHYS140100%5Tutor
Shock WaveelectricSPEC60-20Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
Sucker PunchdarkPHYS70100%5Tutor
Water PulsewaterSPEC60100%20Tutor

Glameow Pokédex entries

4 generations · newest first
Generation VIII1 entry
Legends: Arceus

Bewitches humans with its helical tail and piercing gaze. Its hidden claws are quite sharp as well, making this Pokémon an exceedingly tricky opponent if antagonized.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

It claws if displeased and purrs when affectionate. Its fickleness is very popular among some.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

When it’s happy, Glameow demonstrates beautiful movements of its tail, like a dancing ribbon.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It hides its spiteful tendency of hooking its claws into the nose of its Trainer if it isn’t fed.

Generation IV4 entries
Diamond

It claws if displeased and purrs when affectionate. Its fickleness is very popular among some.

Pearl

With its sharp glare, it puts foes in a mild hypnotic state. It is a very fickle Pokémon.

Platinum

It hides its spiteful tendency of hooking its claws into the nose of its Trainer if it isn’t fed.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

When it’s happy, GLAMEOW demonstrates beautiful movements of its tail, like a dancing ribbon.

Glameow species data

gen IV species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIV (Sinnoh)
ColorGray
ShapeQuadruped
HabitatUnknown
Height0.5 m (1'08")
Weight3.9 kg (8.6 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate190 (74.5%)
Growth rateFast
Gender ratio25% Male / 75% Female
Egg groupsGround
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience62
EV yield1 Spe
Regional dex numbers
National#431
Sinnoh#076
Sinnoh (Pt)#076
Hisui#152
Wild held items
Cheri Berry5%
5% in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread55 Atk / 42 SpA
Best statSpeed 85good
Speed tier85 Spemoderately fast
Defensive load1 weak / 0 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty190 / 255easy, about 74.5% per ball

About Glameow

Glameow is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). Bewitches humans with its helical tail and piercing gaze. Its hidden claws are quite sharp as well, making this Pokémon an exceedingly tricky opponent if antagonized. Glameow stands 0.5 m (1'08") tall and weighs 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Glameow base stats

Glameow has a base stat total of 310, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Speed at 85 (good), while its lowest is Sp. Def at 37 (poor). Glameow is moderately fast with a base Speed of 85.

Glameow weaknesses and resistances

As a Normal-type, Glameow is weak to Fighting-type moves, , and is completely immune to Ghost-type moves. This gives Glameow 1 weakness, 0 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Glameow abilities

Glameow's abilities include Limber, Own Tempo, Keen Eye. Limber prevents paralysis.. Own Tempo prevents confusion. Its Hidden Ability is Keen Eye, which prevents accuracy from being lowered.

Glameow moves and learnset

Glameow can learn 64 moves in Generation 8, including 18 by leveling up, 32 via TM/HM, 8 through breeding, and 6 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Last Resort (Normal, 140 power), Double Edge (Normal, 120 power), Retaliate (Normal, 70 power), Slash (Normal, 70 power). For coverage, Glameow can learn Thunder (Electric), Dream Eater (Psychic), Iron Tail (Steel).

Training Glameow

Glameow has a capture rate of 190 (74.5%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Glameow yields 1 Speed EV. It has a fast growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Glameow belongs to the Ground egg group. Glameow is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Glameow → Purugly). Wild Glameow may be found holding Cheri Berry.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Glameow. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Glameow, or use the team builder to see how Glameow fits into your squad.

Tools for Glameow
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