11 Hardest Meowth Pokémon Cards to Pull
Ranked by estimated pull rates from English booster packs.
Meowth has several collecting identities, including its Galarian form and modern ex artwork. Shiny, full-art and reverse-holo versions offer different binder goals. This countdown compares existing English pull-rate estimates, with exact numbers and uncertainty labels attached to each entry.
Pull rates are estimates—see how this ranking works.
Estimated odds, limited coverage. This uses the same estimates as our pull-rate calculators, including labelled rough models and very-low-confidence assumptions. It does not establish the hardest Meowth ever printed; nearby estimates may not represent a real difference in difficulty.
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Meowth pull rates at a glance
A larger pack figure means a lower estimated chance. Figures are rounded to two significant digits; matching rounded estimates share a rank.
| Rank | Card & set | Estimated packs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meowth ex 121/088Perfect Order · Holofoil | ~1 in 490 |
| 2 | Galarian Meowth SV086/SV122Shining Fates: Shiny Vault · Holofoil | ~1 in 460 |
| 3 | Team Rocket's Meowth 203/182Destined Rivals · Holofoil | ~1 in 280 |
| 4 = | Galarian Meowth 180/264Fusion Strike · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 220Rough estimate |
| 4 = | Meowth 199/264Fusion Strike · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 220Rough estimate |
| 6 | Meowth ex 107/088Perfect Order · Holofoil | ~1 in 210 |
| 7 | Alolan Meowth 128/236Cosmic Eclipse · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 190Rough estimate |
| 8 = | Alolan Meowth 118/214Lost Thunder · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 180Rough estimate |
| 8 = | Meowth 147/214Unbroken Bonds · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 180Rough estimate |
| 10 = | Meowth 121/165Expedition · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 160Rough estimate |
| 10 = | Galarian Meowth 127/202Sword & Shield Base Set · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 160Rough estimate |
The hardest-to-pull Meowth countdown
#10 (joint) · Galarian Meowth
Sword & Shield Base Set · 127/202 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 160 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$0.31 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This Sword & Shield Base Set printing adds a reverse-holo version to the Pokémon’s checklist. The estimate concerns the exact collector number shown. An ordinary card with the same artwork does not count as this foil pull.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 165 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#10 (joint) · Meowth
Expedition · 121/165 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 160 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$94.18 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Expedition’s e-Reader-era design gives this printing a different look from modern cards. This entry ranks the reverse holo of the exact collector number shown, rather than every foil card with the same Pokémon name.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 159 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#8 (joint) · Meowth
Unbroken Bonds · 147/214 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 180 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$16.40 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This reverse holo offers a smaller collecting target alongside Unbroken Bonds’ GX chases. Its estimated chance concerns this particular number and finish, not the probability of finding any reverse holo.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 179 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#8 (joint) · Alolan Meowth
Lost Thunder · 118/214 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 180 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$0.83 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This Lost Thunder printing adds a reverse-holo version to the Pokémon’s checklist. The estimate concerns the exact collector number shown. An ordinary card with the same artwork does not count as this foil pull.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 178 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#7 · Alolan Meowth
Cosmic Eclipse · 128/236 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 190 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$0.62 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This Cosmic Eclipse printing adds a reverse-holo version to the Pokémon’s checklist. The estimate concerns the exact collector number shown. An ordinary card with the same artwork does not count as this foil pull.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 193 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#6 · Meowth ex
Perfect Order · 107/088 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 210 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$11.75 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Published TCGplayer opening frequencies. Specific-card rates assume an equal share of its rarity pool; these are estimates, not manufacturer odds. Common and uncommon cards use a uniform slot approximation. Ordinary reverse odds are unavailable. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
#4 (joint) · Meowth
Fusion Strike · 199/264 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 220 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$0.53 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
One exact reverse holo can be elusive within a large set even when its ordinary version is common. The estimate assumes equal chances across the reverse-holo pool; it is not evidence that this Pokémon is specially short-printed.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 217 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#4 (joint) · Galarian Meowth
Fusion Strike · 180/264 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 220 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$0.34 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
One exact reverse holo can be elusive within a large set even when its ordinary version is common. The estimate assumes equal chances across the reverse-holo pool; it is not evidence that this Pokémon is specially short-printed.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 217 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#3 · Team Rocket's Meowth
Destined Rivals · 203/182 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 280 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$16.52 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Published TCGplayer opening frequencies. Specific-card rates assume an equal share of its rarity pool; these are estimates, not manufacturer odds. Common and uncommon cards use a uniform slot approximation. Ordinary reverse odds are unavailable. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
#2 · Galarian Meowth
Shining Fates: Shiny Vault · SV086/SV122 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 460 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$5.97 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Shiny Vault cards use Shining Fates packs. Community 2,187-pack sample combines shiny V and VMAX in one tier. Individual gold-card odds remain unavailable. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
#1 · Meowth ex
Perfect Order · 121/088 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 490 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$86.51 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Meowth ex raises a paw against a lively comic-like burst of yellow, red and patterned shapes. The full-card scene belongs to 121/088 from Perfect Order; other Meowth ex printings have separate numbers and estimates.
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Published TCGplayer opening frequencies. Specific-card rates assume an equal share of its rarity pool; these are estimates, not manufacturer odds. Common and uncommon cards use a uniform slot approximation. Ordinary reverse odds are unavailable. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
How we compare Meowth pull rates
We compare the chance of pulling one exact card from one English pack of its release. A rarity’s overall hit rate is different from the odds of finding a particular Meowth within that rarity. Evidence ranges from reported community openings and print-sheet models to rough comparisons and assumed rarity frequencies. Each rough estimate carries its warning beside the odds; expand its explanation for the actual basis.
Japanese cards, guaranteed promos, deck cards and box toppers are outside this ranking. Vintage editions with shared odds take one position. Distinct pack-pulled finishes can qualify separately. Prices do not affect the order, and a missing price does not remove an otherwise eligible card.
Up to ten cards are selected automatically from available estimates, with any tie at the cutoff kept together. Estimates are rounded to two significant digits for comparison, not presented as precise measurements. New cards can enter when a matching printing and estimate are available; prices refresh with the catalogue. Descriptions stay with their card when the order changes.
Meowth pull-rate questions
Which Meowth card is hardest to pull?
Meowth ex 121/088 (Perfect Order, Holofoil) has the lowest estimated chance among the qualifying cards here: about 1 in 490 packs. This is the current model’s ordering, including any rough assumptions labelled above. It does not cover every Meowth ever released.
Will opening 490 packs guarantee the top-ranked card?
No. For the first card listed at rank 1, opening 490 independent packs gives an estimated 63.4% chance of at least one copy. The average waiting time is not a promise; actual packs and factory collation can behave differently from this model.
Is the hardest Meowth to pull also the most expensive?
Not necessarily. Artwork, demand, condition and how much product exists also matter to collectors. This guide ranks estimated pack odds. Our most expensive Meowth guide compares available raw prices instead.
Do a booster box or an Elite Trainer Box guarantee a Meowth?
These estimates do not establish any product-level guarantee. A named Meowth promo included in a product is separate from the random cards inside its booster packs. Use the exact-card calculator to explore pack quantities and its stated assumptions.
Why can a reverse-holo Meowth rank above a rarer-looking card?
This compares one exact printing. A large reverse-holo pool can make a particular card’s modelled chance small even when reverse holos overall are common. Most of these estimates assume equal chances within the pool. That does not prove this Pokémon is short-printed, and it does not describe the ordinary non-holo version.