The 48 Best Cat Pokémon Cards (by Pokémon)

Cats have been part of Pokémon since the very beginning, and the TCG is full of them, from the scratch cat that started it all to sleek panthers, fire kittens, and electric lions. Whether you’re building a themed binder or just love a good cat card, there’s a lot to work with here. This is our running list of the best cat Pokémon cards, sorted by Pokémon so you can jump straight to your favorites.

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Meowth

The original cat Pokémon and still one of the most collectable. Between the classic scratch-cat design, the Team Rocket association, and Gigantamax and special art versions over the years, there’s a Meowth card for basically every kind of collector.

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Meowth Pokémon Cards

Persian

Meowth’s sleek, spoiled evolution. Persian cards tend to lean into that elegant, slightly smug energy, and the Alolan version added a whole second look to chase. The Shrouded Fable full art is hands down one of our favorite modern cards, and even the vintage ones hold up, we love the colors in its Jungle card.

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Persian Pokémon Cards

Skitty

Pure cute cat bait, and a favorite for pastel and pink binder pages. Skitty shows up in a lot of soft, charming art that fits right into an aesthetic collection.

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Skitty Pokémon Cards

Delcatty

Skitty’s graceful evolution, all long lines and pampered house cat vibes. A quieter pick but a lovely one for anyone building the full line!

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Delcatty Pokémon Cards

Glameow

The scrappy, curly tailed cat. Glameow doesn’t get a ton of cards, which makes the good ones feel like a nice find for cat completionists.

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Glameow Pokémon Cards

Espeon

The most cat-like of the Eeveelutions, and a longtime collector favorite. Espeon’s sleek psychic design has produced some of the most beautiful Eevee cards ever printed.

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Espeon Cat Pokémon Cards

Umbreon

The other cat leaning Eeveelution, and arguably the most sought-after Eevee evolution of all (and one of our all-time favorite Pokémon). Umbreon’s dark and gold look is iconic, and its best cards are some of the most coveted in the hobby.

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Umbreon Pokémon Cards

Eevee

Is Eevee a cat? A fox? Some kind of rabbit-dog? Nobody fully agrees, and that’s part of the charm. We’re including it because it leans cute and cozy in all the ways cat collectors love, and a themed binder is just better with an Eevee in it. Its cards are some of the most consistently adorable in the hobby.

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Eevee Pokémon Cards

Zeraora

The lightning fast electric cat, and a chase worthy Mythical. It leans further from “obvious cat” than most of this list, but the paw pads, whiskered face markings, and lean feline build make the case, and its dynamic, athletic form gives you some of the most striking cards here.

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Zeraora Pokémon Cards

Purugly

Exactly what it says, and kind of beloved for it. Purugly’s got attitude, and its cards lean into that grumpy cat charm, usually in cozy domestic settings.

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Purugly Pokémon Cards

Purrloin

The mischievous little troublemaker cat. Purrloin’s playful, sneaky design makes for some really charming art across its cards. Mugi Hamada’s full art from White Flare is stunning and a super underrated illustration rare.

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Purrloin Pokémon Cards

Espurr

The blank stare cat that launched a thousand memes. Espurr’s deadpan expression is the whole appeal, and collectors love it for exactly that.

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Espurr Pokémon Cards

Meowstic

Espurr’s evolution, with the male and female forms giving you two distinct looks to collect. The psychic-cat design gets some really striking art.

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Meowstic Pokémon Cards

Litten

One of the most popular starter cats, and a nostalgia pick for a lot of collectors. Litten’s grumpy fire kitten design is endlessly likeable.

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Litten Kitten Pokémon Cards

Torracat

The awkward teen middle stage, and better than it gets credit for. Torracat’s got a great bell collar design that shows up nicely in its cards.

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Torracat Pokémon Cards

Incineroar

The fire cat wrestler that closes out the Litten line. Even as it goes bipedal, Incineroar stays a cat at heart, and its ex and special art cards are some real showpieces.

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Incineroar Pokémon Cards

Litleo

The little lion cub, and one of the more underrated cute cats. Litleo’s small, fluffy design makes for warm, sunny art.

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Litleo Pokémon Cards

Pyroar

Litleo’s regal evolution, with the male mane being the showstopper. Pyroar cards have a proud, powerful look that stands out on a page.

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Pyroar Pokémon Cards

Liepard

The sleek, dark panther cat. Liepard’s elegant, nighttime energy makes it a favorite for darker-themed binders.

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Liepard Pokémon Cards

Shinx

The electric lion cub, and a hugely beloved Pokémon in its own right. Shinx’s cards are consistently charming and it’s an easy fan favorite.

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Shinx Pokémon Cards

Luxio

The middle stage electric cat, sharper and moodier than Shinx. A solid pick for collectors building the full line.

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Luxio Pokémon Cards

Luxray

The showpiece of the line, all sleek black-and-blue lines and piercing eyes. Luxray gets some stunning art and is one of the best big cat Pokémon out there.

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Luxray Pokémon Cards

That’s our running list of the best cat Pokémon cards! Think we missed a cat or put one somewhere it doesn’t belong? Let us know in the comments.

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