Meowth, the iconic Team Rocket Pokémon, finally arrived in the MOBA Pokémon Unite in January 2026, shaking up the game’s meta with a frantic and aggressive playstyle. The Pokémon Company and TiMi Studio Group added the character as an intermediate-difficulty Speedster, focused on melee physical damage and extreme mobility. Predicted to impact both competitive and casual lanes, this addition is relevant for Brazilian players seeking a fast character capable of turning fights around, even while requiring skill to intelligently engage and disengage from combat.
Meowth’s gameplay revolves around cooldowns that reset and mobility that allows for ‘snowballing,’ meaning becoming increasingly stronger throughout the match. However, this high mobility comes at a cost: its durability is low, which means poor positioning is severely punished. Thus, mastering this new character requires practice, but the reward is a champion capable of dominating the game’s pace.
Build and Skills to Dominate the Game
Meowth’s kit is entirely geared towards disruption and constant movement. Its Pay Day ability fires gold coins that deal damage and slow enemies, while Feint Attack offers crowd control and a safe escape. The synergy between these abilities enables a ‘hit-and-run’ style, where the player collects dropped coins to maintain momentum. Therefore, the recommended build focuses on items like Accel Bracer and Charging Charm to further boost its attack speed and energy recovery.
Furthermore, the battle item X Speed perfectly complements Meowth’s kit, giving it the final tool to chase targets or escape dangerous situations. Alternative items like Focus Band and Score Shield can be considered to offer a bit more survivability, crucial for players still adapting to the character’s frantic pace. In other words, the ideal build balances damage and mobility, allowing you to fully exploit the Pokémon’s offensive potential.
To counter Meowth, the key is crowd control and coordinated focus. Pokémon with rooting abilities, area slows, or movement-limiting skills are the best counters. Therefore, team compositions that prioritize grouped combat and map control tend to neutralize its threat. Despite its offensive power, organized and well-communicated defense remains the most effective way to deal with this untamable Speedster.
