In the Pokémon special "The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon," Meowth operates as a core Team Rocket member alongside Jessie and James. The trio infiltrates Dr. Yung's laboratory to steal plans for the Mirage System, a technology that creates holographic Pokémon. Meowth leverages his technical expertise and ability to comprehend human and Pokémon speech during this mission.

His trademark greed surfaces through enthusiastic declarations that the Mirage System "prints money," highlighting his opportunism. Despite this self-interest, Meowth demonstrates unwavering loyalty to Jessie and James, collaborating closely as they attempt to breach a secured door—a plan that backfires comically when the door strikes them.

Following this setback, Meowth participates in Team Rocket’s signature motto recitation just before Mirage Master deploys defensive Mirage Pokémon against them and Ash's group. Throughout the special, Meowth speaks with a distinct accent reminiscent of Watto from Star Wars or featuring Yiddish-like inflections.

Team Rocket’s scheme ultimately collapses. Defeated amid clashes involving the Mirage Pokémon and Mirage Master, they suffer their classic fate: being physically ejected—"blasted off"—from the laboratory. Meowth’s portrayal remains consistent with his established persona: a thieving, talking Pokémon defined by loyalty to his teammates and comedic failures.