#052.5A - Meowth were originally introduced to the Alola region as a gift to royalty; the luxurious royal lifestyle soon led these Meowth to diverge from their origins and become selfish, prideful, and captious. When the Alolan monarchy fell, the rare Alolan Meowth went feral and, over several generations, grew to be a common sight in the wild. Conceited and cunning, Alolan Meowth look down on others and have a tendency towards cruelty, choosing to torture weakened prey rather than finishing them off. Although their velvet-soft fur and round face remain a symbol of wealth, these Pokemon are formidable battlers, unafraid of fighting dirty.