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#0431 · Sinnoh · Generation 4

# Glameow

Catty Pokémon · Normal-type

![Glameow official artwork](https://pokee.si/img/art/431.webp)

Glameow is a [Normal](https://pokee.si/types/normal)-type Pokémon, the Catty Pokémon, number 431 (#0431) in the National Pokédex. It was introduced in Generation 4 and comes from the [Sinnoh](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/sinnoh) region. It is 0.5 m tall and weighs 3.9 kg.

Glameow looks like a pampered house cat, but the Pokédex says it hooks its claws into its Trainer's nose if it is not fed. The Catty Pokémon is a fickle Normal type whose tail dances like a ribbon when it is happy.

## How to pronounce Glameow

Glameow is pronounced **GLAM-ee-ow**. The capital letters show the stressed syllable.

Listen to Glameow said out loud:

[Listen](https://pokee.si/audio/names/431.mp3)

In Japanese it is ニャルマー (Nyarmar).

Hear every other name on the [Pokémon pronunciation guide](https://pokee.si/pronounce).

## Lore

### Biology

Glameow is a slender grey cat, 0.5 m tall and 3.9 kg, with white-tipped ears, yellow eyes with blue irises and a long, spring-shaped tail that ends in a white puff. Its claws stay hidden until it needs them. The Legends: Arceus Pokédex says its helical tail and piercing gaze can bewitch humans, and an older entry says its glare puts foes into a mild hypnotic state.

### Behaviour

Glameow is moody. The Pokédex says it purrs when it feels affectionate and claws when it is displeased, and that some people love it for exactly that fickleness. Bulbapedia adds that it is cowardly and often runs from Trainers in the wild, and fights hard only when provoked.

### Habitat

The Pokédex gives no habitat; Bulbapedia says its tame, house-cat ways mean it turns up in urban areas. Bulbapedia lists it as unobtainable in Scarlet and Violet and in Legends: Z-A.

### Powers

Its Abilities are Limber and Own Tempo, with Keen Eye hidden. Fake Out, Fury Swipes and Slash use its claws, Hypnosis and Charm use its eyes and looks, and Play Rough arrives late in its learnset. With Speed 85 but Attack 55 it is quick and light on power.

### Name origin

Glameow may combine 'glamour' and 'meow'. The Japanese name is Nyarmar (ニャルマー), which may blend nyā, the Japanese word for a cat's mew, with 'glamour'.

### Design inspiration

Bulbapedia says Glameow appears to be based on a Devon Rex cat and a ribbon gymnast. Its spring-like tail may nod to an Edo-period idea that snake-tailed cats could bewitch people, which would fit the Legends: Arceus entry.

### Evolution notes

Glameow evolves into Purugly at level 38.

### In the games

Glameow first appeared as a Pearl exclusive in Diamond and Pearl, and it cannot be found in Diamond or Platinum. It returned in Shining Pearl and appears in Legends: Arceus, in the Cobalt Coastlands and Alabaster Icelands, including mass outbreaks.

### In the anime

Johanna's Glameow debuted in 'Following a Maiden's Voyage!', which was also the species' debut. It stays home to watch Dawn's Contests with Johanna, who was a Top Coordinator in her youth. Zoey's Glameow, introduced in 'Mounting a Coordinator Assault!', is her main Contest Pokémon.

### Fun facts

- In 'For The Love of Meowth!', Meowth fell for Mamie's Glameow, but lost interest when it evolved into a bossy Purugly.
- Between Generations VI and VII Glameow's ears were repositioned, an odd tweak for a Pokémon not new that generation; Bulbapedia says only Aron also had its model altered in that way.
- Bulbapedia says Glameow and Purugly are the earliest Pokémon, setting Legendaries and Mythicals aside, never to appear in a regional Pokédex outside their home region.

Sources: [Bulbapedia: Glameow (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Glameow_(Pok%C3%A9mon)) · [Serebii: Glameow (Sword/Shield Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-swsh/glameow/)

## Base stats

- HP: **49**
- Attack: **55**
- Defense: **42**
- Sp. Atk: **42**
- Sp. Def: **37**
- Speed: **85**

Glameow’s base stat total is **310**. Its highest stat is Speed.

## Type matchups

### What is Glameow weak to?

Glameow takes extra damage from [Fighting](https://pokee.si/types/fighting) (2×) moves.

It is immune to [Ghost](https://pokee.si/types/ghost) moves.

## Evolution

### How does Glameow evolve?

Glameow evolves into [Purugly](https://pokee.si/pokemon/purugly) at level 38.

The whole family: **Glameow**, [Purugly](https://pokee.si/pokemon/purugly).

## Abilities

- [Limber](https://pokee.si/abilities/limber): Prevents paralysis.
- [Own Tempo](https://pokee.si/abilities/own-tempo): Prevents confusion.
- [Keen Eye](https://pokee.si/abilities/keen-eye) (hidden ability): Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

## Moves

### Moves Glameow learns by level up in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Fake Out](https://pokee.si/moves/fake-out) | Normal | Physical | 40 |
| 5 | [Scratch](https://pokee.si/moves/scratch) | Normal | Physical | 40 |
| 8 | [Growl](https://pokee.si/moves/growl) | Normal | Status | — |
| 13 | [Hypnosis](https://pokee.si/moves/hypnosis) | Psychic | Status | — |
| 17 | [Feint Attack](https://pokee.si/moves/feint-attack) | Dark | Physical | 60 |
| 20 | [Fury Swipes](https://pokee.si/moves/fury-swipes) | Normal | Physical | 18 |
| 25 | [Charm](https://pokee.si/moves/charm) | Fairy | Status | — |
| 29 | [Assist](https://pokee.si/moves/assist) | Normal | Status | — |
| 32 | [Captivate](https://pokee.si/moves/captivate) | Normal | Status | — |
| 37 | [Slash](https://pokee.si/moves/slash) | Normal | Physical | 70 |
| 41 | [Sucker Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/sucker-punch) | Dark | Physical | 70 |
| 44 | [Attract](https://pokee.si/moves/attract) | Normal | Status | — |
| 48 | [Hone Claws](https://pokee.si/moves/hone-claws) | Dark | Status | — |
| 50 | [Play Rough](https://pokee.si/moves/play-rough) | Fairy | Physical | 90 |

### TM moves (30)

Glameow can learn 30 moves from TMs in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon: [Work Up](https://pokee.si/moves/work-up), [Toxic](https://pokee.si/moves/toxic), [Hidden Power](https://pokee.si/moves/hidden-power), [Sunny Day](https://pokee.si/moves/sunny-day), [Taunt](https://pokee.si/moves/taunt), [Protect](https://pokee.si/moves/protect), [Rain Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/rain-dance), [Frustration](https://pokee.si/moves/frustration), [Thunderbolt](https://pokee.si/moves/thunderbolt), [Thunder](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder), [Return](https://pokee.si/moves/return), [Shadow Ball](https://pokee.si/moves/shadow-ball), [Double Team](https://pokee.si/moves/double-team), [Aerial Ace](https://pokee.si/moves/aerial-ace), [Torment](https://pokee.si/moves/torment), [Facade](https://pokee.si/moves/facade), [Rest](https://pokee.si/moves/rest), [Attract](https://pokee.si/moves/attract), [Thief](https://pokee.si/moves/thief), [Round](https://pokee.si/moves/round), [Echoed Voice](https://pokee.si/moves/echoed-voice), [Shadow Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/shadow-claw), [Payback](https://pokee.si/moves/payback), [Psych Up](https://pokee.si/moves/psych-up), [Dream Eater](https://pokee.si/moves/dream-eater), [Swagger](https://pokee.si/moves/swagger), [Sleep Talk](https://pokee.si/moves/sleep-talk), [U-turn](https://pokee.si/moves/u-turn), [Substitute](https://pokee.si/moves/substitute), [Confide](https://pokee.si/moves/confide).

Egg moves (10):[Assurance](https://pokee.si/moves/assurance), [Bite](https://pokee.si/moves/bite), [Fake Tears](https://pokee.si/moves/fake-tears), [Flail](https://pokee.si/moves/flail), [Last Resort](https://pokee.si/moves/last-resort), [Quick Attack](https://pokee.si/moves/quick-attack), [Sand Attack](https://pokee.si/moves/sand-attack), [Snatch](https://pokee.si/moves/snatch), [Tail Whip](https://pokee.si/moves/tail-whip), [Wake-Up Slap](https://pokee.si/moves/wake-up-slap).

Move tutor moves (11): [Covet](https://pokee.si/moves/covet), [Foul Play](https://pokee.si/moves/foul-play), [Hyper Voice](https://pokee.si/moves/hyper-voice), [Iron Tail](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-tail), [Knock Off](https://pokee.si/moves/knock-off), [Last Resort](https://pokee.si/moves/last-resort), [Shock Wave](https://pokee.si/moves/shock-wave), [Snatch](https://pokee.si/moves/snatch), [Snore](https://pokee.si/moves/snore), [Super Fang](https://pokee.si/moves/super-fang), [Water Pulse](https://pokee.si/moves/water-pulse).

## Breeding & training

- Gender: 25% male, 75% female.
- Egg groups: Field.
- Egg cycles: 20 (steps to hatch, Scarlet/Violet: 2,560).
- Catch rate: 190 out of 255.
- Base friendship (Gen 8 onward): 50.
- Growth rate: Fast (800,000 experience points to reach level 100).
- Defeating it gives 1 Speed effort value.
- Base experience yield: 62.

## Pokédex entries

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. *(Legends: Arceus)*

When it's happy, Glameow demonstrates beautiful movements of its tail, like a dancing ribbon. *(HeartGold, SoulSilver, Y, Alpha Sapphire)*

It claws if displeased and purrs when affectionate. Its fickleness is very popular among some. *(Diamond, X, Omega Ruby)*

It hides its spiteful tendency of hooking its claws into the nose of its Trainer if it isn't fed. *(Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2)*

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

## Names around the world

- **Japanese**: ニャルマー
- **Romaji**: Nyarmar
- **French**: Chaglam
- **German**: Charmian
- **Spanish**: Glameow
- **Italian**: Glameow
- **Korean**: 나옹마
- **Chinese (Simplified)**: 魅力喵
- **Chinese (Traditional)**: 魅力喵

## Trivia

- Taller than 19% of all Pokémon (0.5 m).
- Heavier than 12% of all Pokémon (3.9 kg).
- Base stat total 310, ranked #804 of 1,025.
- One of 131 Normal-type Pokémon (counting dual types).
- One of 107 gray Pokémon.
- Number 45 of 107 Pokémon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh).
- Part of an evolution family of 2 Pokémon.
- Can learn 62 different moves in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon.
- Catch rate 190: about 24.8% per Poké Ball at full health.
- Appears in 5 distinct Pokédex entries.

## Sources and fact-checking

- Stats, types, abilities, moves, evolutions, forms and Pokédex entries: [PokéAPI](https://pokeapi.co) open game data.
- Lore: written by pokee.si in our own words, researched from [Bulbapedia: Glameow (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Glameow_(Pok%C3%A9mon)), [Serebii: Glameow (Sword/Shield Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-swsh/glameow/).
- Pronunciation (GLAM-ee-ow): it follows how the English anime, games or official videos say it.

**Last checked:** 20 October 2026. Every sentence of the lore was checked against Bulbapedia, Serebii and the game data.

## Explore

[Normal-type Pokémon](https://pokee.si/types/normal) · [Sinnoh region guide](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/sinnoh) · [Limber ability](https://pokee.si/abilities/limber) · [Own Tempo ability](https://pokee.si/abilities/own-tempo) · [Keen Eye ability](https://pokee.si/abilities/keen-eye) · [Compare Glameow](https://pokee.si/compare?ids=431) · [Full Pokédex](https://pokee.si/pokedex) · [Type chart](https://pokee.si/types) · [All moves](https://pokee.si/moves)

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