About Meowth
Meowth learned to speak and walk upright to impress a Meowzie in Hollywood. After being rejected he joined Team Rocket and now schemes alongside Jessie and James. As a Pokémon himself, Meowth never carries a team of his own — he is the team.
Other figures from Kanto
Champion
Red
The silent trainer from Pallet Town who climbed Mt. Silver after defeating Team Rocket and the Elite Four.
Champion / Rival
Blue
Professor Oak's grandson — Red's lifelong rival and a former Pokémon League Champion.
Professor
Professor Oak
The grandfather of Pokémon research, who first compiled the Pokédex.
Gym Leader
Brock
Pewter City's Rock-type Gym Leader and Ash's first traveling companion in the anime.
Gym Leader
Misty
Cerulean City's Water-type Leader — fierce, fashionable, and fond of Psyduck.
Gym Leader
Erika
Celadon City's serene Grass-type expert.