Meowstic

Meowstic
ニャオニクス Nyaonikusu
Generation	Generation VI
Generation	Generation VI
Evolutionary Line
Evolutionary Line
Type(s)
Species	Constraint Pokémon
Abilities	Keen Eye Infiltrator Prankster (HA)
Pokédex
Previous	Espurr
Previous	Espurr
Index	678
Index	678
Next	Honedge
Next	Honedge
Kanto	N/A
Kanto	N/A
Johto	N/A
Johto	N/A
Hoenn	N/A
Hoenn	N/A
Sinnoh	N/A
Sinnoh	N/A
Unova	N/A
Unova	N/A
Central Kalos	115
Central Kalos	115
Alola	N/A
Alola	N/A
Galar	209
Galar	209
Evolves
From	Espurr
Into	None
Gender	100% ♂ 0 % ♀
Gender	100% ♂ 0 % ♀
Weight	18.7 lbs. 8.5 kg
Weight	18.7 lbs. 8.5 kg
Height	2'00" 0.6 m
Height	2'00" 0.6 m
Pokédex color	Blue
Pokédex color	Blue
Egg group	Field
Egg group	Field
Shape
Shape
Footprint
Footprint
Cry
Cry
Meowstic
ニャオニクス Nyaonikusu
Generation	Generation VI
Generation	Generation VI
Evolutionary Line
Evolutionary Line
Type(s)
Species	Constraint Pokémon
Abilities	Keen Eye Infiltrator Competitive (DW)
Pokédex
Previous	Espurr
Previous	Espurr
Index	678A
Index	678A
Next	Honedge
Next	Honedge
Kanto	N/A
Kanto	N/A
Johto	N/A
Johto	N/A
Hoenn	N/A
Hoenn	N/A
Sinnoh	N/A
Sinnoh	N/A
Unova	N/A
Unova	N/A
Central Kalos	115
Central Kalos	115
Alola	N/A
Alola	N/A
Galar	209
Galar	209
Evolves
From	Espurr
Into	None
Gender	0% ♂ 100 % ♀
Gender	0% ♂ 100 % ♀
Weight	18.7 lbs. 8.5 kg
Weight	18.7 lbs. 8.5 kg
Height	2'00" 0.6 m
Height	2'00" 0.6 m
Pokédex color	White
Pokédex color	White
Egg group	Field
Egg group	Field
Shape
Shape
Cry
Cry

Meowstic (ニャオニクス Nyaonikusu) is a Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.

Biology

Physiology

Meowstic is a two-tailed bipedal feline Pokémon. It is likely based on the nekomata, a mystical twin-tailed cat creature of Japanese folklore. Meowstic's fur is deep blue and white in color. Meowstic's folded ears resemble cat ears, being sharp and conical; but when unfurled, Meowstic's ears are actually quite long, similar in appearance to rabbit ears. Meowstic's folded ears are similar to those of a Scottish Fold cat. Beneath its folded ears, Meowstic hides luminous eye-shaped glands from which it releases extremely powerful psychokinetic attacks. When unfolding its ears and releasing its contained psychic powers, Meowstic's eyes glow brightly and its pupils seem to disappear.

Meowstic unfurling its folded ears, revealing its eye-shaped psychic glands.

Male and female Meowstic seem to be completely inverse of each other; the male Meowstic is mainly deep blue-colored with some white patches, while the female Meowstic is mainly white-colored with some deep blue patches. Meowstic's tails also differ in appearance depending on its gender: the male form has long, upright, fluffy tails, while the female form has shorter curled tails.

Gender differences

Male and Female Meowstic differ in many ways including looks in which the male has more blue slicked and slightly spiked fur while the female has more white fur with curls, looking much like the inverse of colors that the male is. Male and Female Meowstic actually learn much different move sets, males learn more supportive and battle effecting moves while females mostly learn all out attacking moves.

Behavior

Meowstic are very calm and stoic Pokémon as they seldom show their emotions towards their trainers. Also, they sometimes use their psychic to float in the air or protect themselves when they are in danger. However, they will lose control of their power if they are too angry.

Unlike their pre-evolution Espurr, Meowstic can control their power more easily.

Both genders of Meowstic appear to have different temperament: while the majority of males are more calm, defensive and protective but will also altruistically protect their companions, most females are rather cold, callous and capricious to the degree of selfishly and aggressively punishing others with their psychic powers if anybody gets onto their nerves.

Natural Abilities

Meowstic have extremely potent psychic powers that can disintegrate anything as powerful as a tanker as a means of protecting themselves from potential threats.

Evolution

Meowstic evolves from Espurr, starting at level 25.

Game info

Locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
X and Y	Evolve Espurr	None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire	Trade	None

Pokédex entries

• X

  When in danger, it raises its ears and releases enough psychic power to grind a 10-ton truck into dust.

• Y

  The eyeball patterns on the interior of its ears emit psychic energy. It keeps the patterns tightly covered because that power is too immense.

• Omega Ruby

  When in danger, it raises its ears and releases enough psychic power to grind a 10-ton truck into dust.

• Alpha Sapphire

  The eyeball patterns on the interior of its ears emit psychic energy. It keeps the patterns tightly covered because that power is too immense.

• Sword

  Male: Revealing the eyelike patterns on the insides of its ears will unleash its psychic powers. It normally keeps the patterns hidden, however.
  Female: Females are a bit more selfish and aggressive than males. If they don't get what they want, they will torment you with their psychic abilities.

• Shield

  Male: The defensive instinct of the males is strong. It's when they're protecting themselves or their partners that they unleash their full power.
  Female: If it doesn't hold back when it unleashes its psychic power, it can tear apart a tanker. Its unfriendliness is part of its charm.

Stats

Meowstic's Stats
HP	75
Attack	48
Defense	76
Sp. Atk	83
Sp. Def	81
Speed	104
Total	467

Learnset

Leveling

Male Meowstic

• Generation VII
• Generation VI

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Quick Guard	—	—%	15	Fighting	Status
1	Mean Look	—	—%	5	Normal	Status
1	Helping Hand	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
1	Scratch	40	100%	35	Normal	Physical
1	Leer	—	100%	30	Normal	Status
1	Covet	60	100%	25	Normal	Physical
1	Confusion	50	100%	25	Psychic	Special
5	Covet	60	100%	25	Normal	Physical
9	Confusion	50	100%	25	Psychic	Special
13	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
17	Psybeam	65	100%	20	Psychic	Special
19	Fake Out	40	100%	10	Normal	Physical
22	Disarming Voice	40	—%	15	Fairy	Special
25	Psyshock	80	100%	10	Psychic	Special
28	Charm	—	100%	20	Fairy	Status
31	Miracle Eye	—	—%	40	Psychic	Status
35	Reflect	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
40	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special
43	Role Play	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
45	Imprison	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
48	Sucker Punch	70	100%	5	Dark	Physical
50	Misty Terrain	—	—%	10	Fairy	Status
53	Quick Guard	—	—%	15	Fighting	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category	Contest Category	Appeal	Jam
1	Quick Guard	—	—%	15	Fighting	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
1	Mean Look	—	—%	5	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
1	Helping Hand	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		4 ♥	0 ♥
1	Scratch	40	100%	35	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
1	Leer	—	100%	30	Normal	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
5	Covet	60	100%	25	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
9	Confusion	50	100%	25	Psychic	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
13	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
17	Psybeam	65	100%	20	Psychic	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
19	Fake Out	40	100%	10	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
22	Disarming Voice	40	—%	15	Fairy	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
25	Psyshock	80	100%	10	Psychic	Special		1 ♥	4 ♥
28	Charm	—	100%	20	Fairy	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
31	Miracle Eye	—	—%	40	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
35	Reflect	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
40	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
43	Role Play	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
45	Imprison	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
48	Sucker Punch	80	100%	5	Dark	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
50	Misty Terrain	—	—%	10	Fairy	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
53	Quick Guard	—	—%	15	Fighting	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Female Meowstic

• Generation VII
• Generation VI

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Stored Power	20	100%	10	Psychic	Special
1	Me First	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
1	Magical Leaf	60	—%	20	Grass	Special
1	Scratch	40	100%	35	Normal	Physical
1	Leer	—	100%	30	Normal	Status
1	Covet	60	100%	25	Normal	Physical
1	Confusion	50	100%	25	Psychic	Special
5	Covet	60	100%	25	Normal	Physical
9	Confusion	50	100%	25	Psychic	Special
13	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
17	Psybeam	65	100%	20	Psychic	Special
19	Fake Out	40	100%	10	Normal	Physical
22	Disarming Voice	40	—%	15	Fairy	Special
25	Psyshock	80	100%	10	Psychic	Special
28	Charge Beam	50	90%	10	Electric	Special
31	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special
35	Extrasensory	80	100%	20	Psychic	Special
40	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special
43	Role Play	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
45	Signal Beam	75	100%	15	Bug	Special
48	Sucker Punch	70	100%	5	Dark	Physical
50	Future Sight	120	100%	10	Psychic	Special
53	Stored Power	20	100%	10	Psychic	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category	Contest Category	Appeal	Jam
1	Stored Power	20	100%	10	Psychic	Special		1 ♥	0 ♥
1	Me First	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
1	Magical Leaf	60	—%	20	Grass	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
1	Scratch	40	100%	35	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
1	Leer	—	100%	30	Normal	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
5	Covet	60	100%	25	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
9	Confusion	50	100%	25	Psychic	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
13	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
17	Psybeam	65	100%	20	Psychic	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
19	Fake Out	40	100%	10	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
22	Disarming Voice	40	—%	15	Fairy	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
25	Psyshock	80	100%	10	Psychic	Special		1 ♥	4 ♥
28	Charge Beam	50	90%	10	Electric	Special		1 ♥	0 ♥
31	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
35	Extrasensory	80	100%	20	Psychic	Special		2 ♥	1 ♥
40	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
43	Role Play	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
45	Signal Beam	75	100%	15	Bug	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
48	Sucker Punch	80	100%	5	Dark	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
50	Future Sight	120	100%	10	Psychic	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
53	Stored Power	20	100%	10	Psychic	Special		1 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

• Generation VII
• Generation VI

TMs and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM01	Work Up	—	—%	30	Normal	Status
TM03	Psyshock	80	100%	10	Psychic	Special
TM04	Calm Mind	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special
TM16	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status
TM20	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM24	Thunderbolt	90	100%	15	Electric	Special
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM33	Reflect	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
TM41	Torment	—	100%	15	Dark	Status
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM49	Echoed Voice	40	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM53	Energy Ball	90	100%	10	Grass	Special
TM57	Charge Beam	50	90%	10	Electric	Special
TM66	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical
TM73	Thunder Wave	—	90%	20	Electric	Status
TM77	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM85	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic	Special
TM87	Swagger	—	85%	15	Normal	Status
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM92	Trick Room	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status
TM97	Dark Pulse	80	100%	15	Dark	Special
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
TM03	Psyshock	80	100%	10	Psychic	Special		1 ♥	4 ♥
TM04	Calm Mind	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special		4 ♥	4 ♥
TM16	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM20	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
TM24	Thunderbolt	90	100%	15	Electric	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM28	Dig	80	100%	10	Ground	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM33	Reflect	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM41	Torment	—	100%	15	Dark	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM49	Echoed Voice	40	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM53	Energy Ball	90	100%	10	Grass	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM57	Charge Beam	50	90%	10	Electric	Special		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM66	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	4 ♥
TM70	Flash	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM73	Thunder Wave	—	100%	20	Electric	Status		1 ♥	3 ♥
TM77	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM85	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM92	Trick Room	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Secret PowerORAS	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM97	Dark Pulse	80	100%	15	Dark	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM98	Power-Up Punch	40	100%	20	Fighting	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
HM01	Cut	50	95%	30	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

To see the Egg Moves that Meowstic can learn, refer to Espurr.

Tutoring

• Generation VII
• Generation VI

Tutoring Generation VII
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
Ally Switch USUM	—	—%	15	Psychic	Status
Covet USUM	60	100%	25	Normal	Physical
Gravity USUM	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status
Heal Bell USUM	—	—%	5	Normal	Status
Helping Hand USUM	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Iron Tail USUM	100	75%	15	Steel	Physical
Magic Coat USUM	—	—%	15	Psychic	Status
Magic Room USUM	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
Recycle USUM	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
Role Play USUM	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
Shock Wave USUM	60	—%	20	Electric	Special
Signal Beam USUM	75	100%	15	Bug	Special
Skill Swap USUM	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
Snatch USUM	—	—%	10	Dark	Status
Snore USUM	50	100%	15	Normal	Special
Telekinesis USUM	—	—%	15	Psychic	Status
Trick USUM	—	100%	10	Psychic	Status
Wonder Room USUM	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
Zen Headbutt USUM	80	90%	15	Psychic	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category	Contest Category	Appeal	Jam
Covet ORAS	60	100%	25	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
Gravity ORAS	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Heal Bell ORAS	—	—%	5	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Helping Hand ORAS	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		4 ♥	0 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS	100	75%	15	Steel	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Magic Coat ORAS	—	—%	15	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Magic Room ORAS	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
Recycle ORAS	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Role Play ORAS	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS	60	—%	20	Electric	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS	75	100%	15	Bug	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
Snatch ORAS	—	—%	10	Dark	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Snore ORAS	50	100%	15	Normal	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Trick ORAS	—	100%	10	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
Wonder Room ORAS	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
Zen Headbutt ORAS	80	90%	15	Psychic	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

3D models

• Generation VI
• Generation VII
• Generation VIII

Meowstic's X and Y/Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire sprite ♂

Meowstic's X and Y/Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire sprite ♀

Meowstic's back sprite ♂

Meowstic's back sprite ♀

Meowstic's X and Y/Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire shiny sprite ♂

Meowstic's X and Y/Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire shiny sprite ♀

Meowstic's back shiny sprite ♂

Meowstic's back shiny sprite ♀

Battle animation sprites

Anime

• Astrid's Meowstic
• Blake's Meowstic
• Heath's Meowstic
• Miette's Meowstic
• Blanche's Meowstic (male)
• Blanche's Meowstic (female)
• Olympia's Meowstic (male)
• Olympia's Meowstic (female)
• Olympica's Meowstic (female)
• Olympica's Meowstic (male)

Trivia

Origin

Meowstic is based on a Scottish Fold cat due to its folded up ears. It may also be based on the nekomata of Japanese mythology, cats that gain supernatural abilities once they grow older and their tail split. Nekomata are also said to stand on two legs like a human and sometimes wear handkerchiefs on their heads, similarly to Meowstic's upright appearance and hair, respectively.

Etymology

Meowstic comes from meow and mystic.

Its Japanese name, Nyaonikusu, comes from ニャ (nya, "meow") and psionics.

Gallery

Large Meowstic (Female) plush from the "Espurr Wanted!!!" Pokémon Center series of toys.

Large Meowstic (Male) plush from the "Espurr Wanted!!!" Pokémon Center series of toys.

The Pokémon Center's "Espurr Wanted!!!" logo, featuring a male and female Meowstic

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