#0052 · Generation I
What Animal Is Meowth Based On?
Meowth most closely resembles cat.
Closest animal
cat
Confidence
Strong animal match
Why this comparison?
The official category is "Scratch Cat Pokemon", which makes cat the closest animal counterpart for quick comparison.
Official category: Scratch Cat Pokemon. This page is an AnimalDex comparison for real-animal resemblance, not an official design-origin claim.
More cat comparisons in Generation I
| No. | Pokemon | Closest animal | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| #0053 | Persian | cat | strong |