Breaking: Meowth Joins Pokémon UNITE As A Melee Speedster, Turning Coins Into Victory
In a surprise move for the popular team battler, meowth is entering the field on Aeos Island as a Melee Speedster in Pokémon UNITE. The crafty feline centers its kit on gold coins that drop from basic attacks and special moves, letting it accelerate across the map and disrupt opponents’ item setups.While Meowth may not endure front-line fights for long, its playstyle centers on fast momentum and tactical coin collection that can swing battles in a flash.
here’s what players need to know about Meowth’s toolkit and how it reshapes engagement on the battlefield.
Core Abilities At A Glance
- Pickup: Steals a battle item from an opposing Pokémon when it attacks. Defeating a wild Pokémon yields a random battle item. The ability goes on cooldown after triggering and boosts movement when heading toward Aeos energy or gold coins; collecting coins also temporarily increases speed.
- Basic Attack: Transforms into a boosted strike every third hit, dropping gold coins near the opposing Pokémon struck.
- Scratch: A targeted strike dealing damage to the chosen opponent.
- Feint: Meowth dashes toward a designated enemy, dealing damage and setting up subsequent actions.
- Pay Day: Throws a gold coin forward, dealing damage and slowing opponents hit. Coins drop near struck foes.Meowth can hold up to two reserve uses,with coin collection shortening the cooldown untill the next reserve becomes available. upgrading Pay Day increases its damage.
- Fury Swipes: Executes a two-hit claw combo, granting Meowth a shield. The number of swipes rises (up to five) based on recent damage dealt. When the maximum swipes land, cooldowns for Feint, Feint Attack, and Assurance reset. Fury Swipes damage can be upgraded.
- Feint Attack: Meowth pounces on an enemy, scratching and stunning the target while granting a shield. This enables a boosted next basic attack. upgrading Feint Attack strengthens the shield.
- Assurance: Meowth charges forward, dealing damage and restoring HP. The healing scales with how often Meowth has recently damaged foes (up to five times), and damage on this move increases if five or more hits occurred. The cooldown can be reduced with upgrades.
- Gold Coin Barrage: A focused assault where Meowth launches a volley of gold coins at the designated foe. If opposing Pokémon step into the path, the coins strike them, with coins periodically dropping near targets during the attack.
Move Summary At A Glance
| Move | Type | Primary Effect | Notable Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickup | Ability | Steals an opposing item; wild Pokémon yield a random item | Cooldown after trigger; speed boost near energy or coins; coin pickups boost speed briefly |
| Basic Attack | Basic Attack | Transforms into a boosted strike every third hit | Drops gold coins near hit targets |
| Scratch | Move | Deals damage to a designated target | Direct single-target damage |
| Feint | Move | Dashes to strike the designated foe | Damage on impact |
| Pay Day | Move | Hurls a gold coin forward; slows hit foes | up to two reserves; picking up coins shortens cooldown; upgrades increase damage |
| Fury swipes | Move | Two-hit swipe with a shield; number of swipes increases with recent damage | Max swipes reset certain cooldowns; max swipes reset set of moves; upgrades boost damage |
| Feint Attack | Move | Pounces and scratches; grants shield and enables boosted next attack | Upgrades strengthen shield |
| Assurance | Move | Charges forward; deals damage and heals Meowth | Healing scales with recent damage up to five hits; upgraded cooldown reductions |
| Gold Coin Barrage | Move | Unleashes a flurry of gold coins at target area | Coins can hit enemies crossing the path; coins drop near targets during the attack |
What This Means For Players
Meowth’s kit centers on speed, map control, and strategic item disruption. Its coin economy rewards aggressive farming and positioning to maximize movement speed and item denial. As Meowth is described as not the most durable, players should lean on teammates for protection while capitalizing on rapid rotations and opportunistic item theft.
evergreen insights For Long-Term Play
- Role Adaptation: Meowth excels as a roaming opportunist who leverages coin drops to boost tempo and pressure. Pairing with supporting teammates who can lock down space amplifies its effectiveness.
- Item Denial as Strategy: The Pickup ability reframes battles around enemy item timing. Anticipating when foes will trigger a battle item creates openings for decisive plays.
- Positioning And Micro-Management: the coin mechanic rewards consistent map presence and precise movement. Mastering coin drop timing can turn skirmishes in your favor.
We’ll continue tracking how Meowth reshapes competitive strategy in Pokémon UNITE as players experiment with rotations, item timing, and crowd-control counters. Stay tuned for updates on team compositions and targeted patch notes that may influence Meowth’s viability across different maps.
What is your preferred Meowth build and playstyle in Pokémon UNITE? Which moves do you prioritize in fast-paced clashes? Share your experiences and predictions in the comments below.
Reader Questions
- Which Meowth move do you consider the most game-changing in current events and why?
- How do you balance coin collection with staying safe in team fights on Aeos Island?
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