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==Pika Pika ==

Dude, Pikachu looks *nothing* like a pika. Seriously. {{unsigned|Blackjack Gabbiani}}

It does in pictures I saw in National Geographic...[[User:LedianX|LedianX]] 05:46, 27 Mar 2005 (UTC)

Not in any pictures I've ever seen. Pikas look more like nutrias to me. {{unsigned|Blackjack Gabbiani}}

I don't now what nutrias are, but I ''do'' know that Pikachu looks like a rabbit. {{unsigned|Pokencyclopedia}}

Regarding the name origin, I've been told that pikapika is an "expression for the brightness of gold", not simply just meaning sparkle. Can someone confirm? --[[User:Archaic|Archaic]] 13:26, 18 Apr 2005 (UTC)

It is a very broad sound symbolism for sparkle - from ''daiya-ga pikapika hikaru'' (diamonds sparkle) to ''pikapika-no kagu'' (well-polished furniture), from ''hoshi-ga pikapika hikaru'' (stars twinkle) to ''pikapika-no ichinensei'' (not even going to try to figure this one out). I suppose it wouldn't be too far of a stretch to say "gold shines" using ''pikapika''. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]][[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]] 14:48, 18 Apr 2005 (UTC)

''pikapika-no ichinensei''. Gah, I never wanted to hear that again. One company uses that almost like a motto in every one of their rather annoying ads. They're probably in some of the old encodes I did. --[[User:Archaic|Archaic]] 01:13, 19 Apr 2005 (UTC)

Is there any ''official'' source that states that its name comes from pikapika and not from the pika? [[Image:Ani164MS.gif]][[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny]][[User talk:Shiny Noctowl|Talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Shiny Noctowl|Contribs]][[Image:Ani408MS.gif]][[Image:Ani410MS.gif]] 00:33, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

Honestly, Pikachu has the best name in my opinion, as it can have obvious meanings in both Japanese and English. As stated, Japanese has pikapika (sparkle) + chuchu (squeak). PLUS Pika (animal related to rabbit) and chu being homophonous to the English word "chew", like gnaw, as a rodent does. ^^ Official evidence or no, you have to admit it'd be some coincidence if the world's most popular Pokémon just happened to be the only one with such a perfectly suited name, neh? :3 [[User:Heart of Thorns|Heart of Thorns]] 23:34, 30 September 2008 (UTC)

==Location Table==

Pleae give feedback to the [[Bulbapedia:Project Pokédex]] discussion. [[User:Fabu-Vinny|Fabu-Vinny]] 12:49, 22 May 2005 (UTC)

== Bio ==

I added a whole Biology section! Feedback, please. [[User:Supermariorobot|Supermariorobot]] 05:00, 5 July 2006 (UTC)
: Try not to write as if the subject were in the real world - comparisons to real domestic pets are simply unnecessary; instead, compare to other Pokémon. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]][[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]] 08:10, 5 July 2006 (UTC)

==Kanto Native?==
I noticed that in the games, Pikachu can only be found "in the wild" in the Kanto Region. In GSC, Pikachu was only on Route 2 in Kanto, in RSE, it was only in the Safari Zone, which contained only "imported" Pokemon (that is, no Generation III Pokemon), and in DP, it's only in the Trophy Garden, a place that's basically confirmed to be importing Pokemon from other regions.

These "coincidences" lead me to believe that Pikachu is native to the Kanto Region, and its appearance everywhere else is due to humans bringing them to other locals.

Ignoring anamonlies like Pokemon Ranger, would it be a stretch to say that Pikachu are normally found only in Kanto as a piece of Trivia?--[[User:PikamasterADV|PikamasterADV]] 19:37, 23 May 2007 (UTC)
:What is your reason for ignoring Fiore? --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] [[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]] 18:44, 24 May 2007 (UTC)
::I'd think it's Kanto-native, too, but yeah, Fiore brings up a problem. I do agree, though, that they plopped in in the Hoenn Safari Zone so that they could have an excuse to have it in the Hoenn Dex. --'''[[User:TTEchidna|T]][[User talk:TTEchidna|T]][[wp:Echidna|Echidna]]''' 19:25, 24 May 2007 (UTC)
:::Because it's a "Side Game". And then you include the "wild" Pikachu in Mystery Dungeon, the Pikachu in Trozei!, and the "gift" Pikachu in PBR and Japanese Colosseum. Ranger also has Wild Starter Pokemon, Wild Fossils, and other anomolies, so I didn't include it. It was mostly a thought about the core RPGs. --[[User:PikamasterADV|PikamasterADV]] 20:34, 24 May 2007 (UTC)
::::Your anomolies don't mean much. The Trozei Pokémon are not wild, nor are the gift Pokémon. Orre only has nine wild Pokémon, none of which cause issues. Mystery Dungeon is set in a different dimension. However, Fiore is an established region with links to the world of the main RPGs. Starter Pokémon have to be found wild somewhere so being specific to Fiore where trainers are not found makes a lot of sense. The only fossil there is Aerodactyl, which is suitably found in an ancient area, not that fossils are that special any more.
::::You can mention that it is the case in the handheld main series but the side games still count in the canon. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] [[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]] 00:31, 25 May 2007 (UTC)

== Vandal Alert! ==

This page has been vandalised and I don't know how to revert it! Please help! {{unsigned|Manga-in-a-bottle}}

;Don't worry, I reverted back to normal. I also told the admins to ban User:Deanpeps. --[[Image:Spr 3e 115.gif]][[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy512]][[Image:Spr 3e 202.gif]][[Image:Spr 3e 327.gif]] 11:07, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

== TCG ==

Where is the '''In the TCG''' section? -[[Image:Spr 3e 186.gif|30px]][[User:Politoed666|Politoed]][[User talk:Politoed666|666]][[Image:Spr 3e 186.gif|30px]]

==Fly and Surf==

How can Pikachu learn fly and surf? I know Gameshark can but can anyone write something to show really how? [[User:Kiewzhenyi|Kiewzhenyi]] 15:16, 28 October 2007 (UTC)

IT CAN'T! --[[Image:Spr 3e 115.gif]][[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy512]][[Image:Spr 3e 202.gif]][[Image:Spr 3e 327.gif]] 17:30, 28 October 2007 (UTC)
:There are special promo Pikachu that learn these moves, but there is no way to teach a Pikachu these on its own. --[[User:DarkfireTaimatsu|DarkfireTaimatsu]] 18:54, 28 October 2007 (UTC)

I know that it can only be obtained through promos. I think writing in a more detailed way, exactly how it is being obtained and events to obtain it in the article would be more helpful. [[User:Kiewzhenyi|Kiewzhenyi]] 13:02, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

The TCG has a card called Flying Pikachu. The Pikachu has balloons tied around it, so that it could fly. Its attacks are Thundershock and Fly. {{unsigned|Metagross72}}

Old Glitch with the Yellow Pikachu. Use it in one of the two Stadiums through all eight battles in one of the cups and it can learn Surf. I personally have never been able to do it because I could never get my pika high enough to battle in the Cup, but I hear it can be done. Only method I know of. [[User:Xanhawk|Xanhawk]]22:51 Dec. 21, 2008
:That wasn’t a glitch, it only occurred in Stadium 1, it specifically had to be a Master Ball round, and any Pikachu would work… [[User:IIMarckus|IIMarckus]] 04:55, 22 December 2008 (UTC)

== GSC Tail ==

How is Pikachu's tail backwards in GSC? Could someone show me? I can't tell!--[[User:Kuki|Kuki]][[User talk:Kuki|Talk]] 18:51, 3 May 2008 (UTC)
:Look at the two backsprites, and compare it to those of RSE and DP. [[User:Tina|Tina]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|☆]][[User talk:Tina|♫]] 18:54, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks, but doesn't [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]]'s tail move around to different positions? Couldn't the staff use the excuse that the Pikachu turned its tail?--[[User:Kuki|Kuki]][[User talk:Kuki|Talk]] 19:01, 3 May 2008 (UTC)
:Of course. Same as the excuse to have Ash leave all of his Johto team at home before Hoenn. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 20:36, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

:U don't need to be so rude about it!--[[User:Kuki|Kuki]][[User talk:Kuki|Talk]] 20:45, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

Huh. In any case, it is quite apparent that they were trying to make the tail look more like a thunderbolt. ~ [[User:Zeofar|Zeofar]] 03:41, 23 October 2008 (UTC)

== Sexist!? ==

The heart-shaped tail of the female Pikachu is criticized as being sexist? At least that's what a user put in the trivia section. I haven't heard of such a thing. Anyone else? ~[[User:SaturnYoshi|'''$aturn''']][[User:SaturnYoshi|'''¥oshi''']] [[User talk:SaturnYoshi|THE VOICES]] 16:15, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
:Don't you know? Heart-shaped ''anything'' is sexist. BAN LUVDISC UNTIL THEY TURN IT INO A CD-ROM! '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 17:34, 16 June 2008 (UTC)

::Now that you mention it... How could I have ever forgotten? ~[[User:SaturnYoshi|'''$aturn''']][[User:SaturnYoshi|'''¥oshi''']] [[User talk:SaturnYoshi|THE VOICES]] 18:36, 16 June 2008 (UTC)

Indeed, I would have to agree with that sexist theory, using this spectrum of thought; what do we associate hearts with? Love and cuteness. Not all females are cut and love-obsessed, I can assure you that... ((Forgive me if that argument sounds somewhat incoherent, as I am somewhat sleep-deprived.)) --Deoxys Ribonuke
:Well, then I guess Heracross is sexist too then? As well as May's Bulbasaur. This is stupid, who ever brought that up? --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 00:43, 27 August 2008 (UTC)

I LUV PIKACHU - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Uiii|Uiii]] ([[User talk:Uiii|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Uiii|contribs]]){{ #if: | {{{2}}} |}}''
:...that's nice, but how does this have to do with this topic or the main article? - [[User talk:SpontaneousCombusken|s.]][[User:SpontaneousCombusken|'''Combusken''']] 02:11, 30 July 2008 (UTC)
You know, I was rather concerned at first because I though the heading said "sexiest"... [[User:GlinnMgraw|Glinn]] [[User_talk:GlinnMgraw|Mgraw]] 10:43, 30 July 2008 (UTC)
:Lol.Sexist is too harsh of a word for it[[User:Darth Cookie Monster|DCM]]

I really don't think its that much of an issue.....--Pokelova 01:20, 27 August 2008 (UTC)

:Right. Who cares? [[User:FireHazard|Slash!!]] 01:48, 31 August 2008 (UTC)
::There are mad little kids who go on though... [[User:Ht14|''ht'']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 03:47, 23 October 2008 (UTC)
:::I'm just compelled to point out the irony of posting in this topic two months later.--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 04:28, 23 October 2008 (UTC)
::::Ok...so? What do you think though?{{unsigned|Ht14}}
:::::The point is that it makes no sense to point out that sometimes people stay angry after the topic was dropped for two months.--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 07:04, 24 October 2008 (UTC)

== Pikachu hasn't .... ==

Appeared at every movies.
How about the Legend of Thunder Pikachu didn't appear. {{unsigned|Justine53}}
: That is not a movie, that is a Pokémon Special for T.V only--[[Charizard (Pokémon)|Force]] [[User:Force Fire|''Fire'']] [[User talk:Force Fire|''talk'']] 06:10, 28 December 2008 (UTC)
:: The Legend of Thunder! (Japanese: ポケットモンスタークリスタル・ライコウ　雷の伝説 Pocket Monsters Crystal: Raikou - Legend of Thunder) is a made-for-TV anime movie. it has movie in it.{{unsigned|Justine53}}
::: It's not really a movie seeing as it was only seen on T.V and/or DVD, Not in Cinemas (I think). --[[Charizard (Pokémon)|Force]] [[User:Force Fire|''Fire'']] [[User talk:Force Fire|''talk'']] 06:53, 28 December 2008 (UTC)
::::There are currently 11 (to be 12) Pokémon movies. ''[[Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', ''[[The Power of One]]'', ''[[Spell of the Unown]]'', ''[[Pokémon 4Ever]]'', ''[[Pokémon Heroes]]'', ''[[Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', ''[[Destiny Deoxys]]'', ''[[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', ''[[Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', ''[[The Rise of Darkrai]]'', and ''[[Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. ''[[To the Conquering of Space-Time]]'' isn't yet released, but when it is in July it will be #12. ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Thunder]]'' aren't movies. They're special episodes. In Japan, LOT and MR were covered in an hour, since LOT wasn't broken up by the morons at 4Kids over there. They were released in ''DECEMBER'', not ''JULY'', and DID NOT APPEAR IN JAPANESE MOVIE THEATERS. They aired on Thursday night at 7 like ''regular anime episodes'' for their debut. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 08:01, 28 December 2008 (UTC)

== How often has the species appeared in the anime... ==

...when it wasn't owned by Ash. In fact, was Sparky the most recent live Pikachu to appear? '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 10:16, 9 February 2009 (UTC)
:Uh...wasn't there a Pikachu named Sugar in [[DP024]]? ...but I think it was only a Pikachu in flashbacks. When it finally showed up it was a Raichu. -[[User:Sketch|Sketch]] 12:21, 9 February 2009 (UTC)
::No, it wasn't seen in flashback, and did not appeared in the episode at all, as I recall. TTE's right, if we are to count only the live Pikachu. --×'''[[User:Kevzo8|Ke]][[Special:Contributions/Kevzo8|vz]][[User_talk:Kevzo8|o8]]''' 13:22, 9 February 2009 (UTC)
:::Well that's an interesting thing then. Another one's not been in the main anime since JOHTO. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 05:03, 13 February 2009 (UTC)

== Pikachu's clones slurred speech ==

It doesn't sound slurred to me. A little different from Ash's Pikachu's but not slurred [[User:Lovely Rose|Lovely Rose]] 00:50, 22 March 2009 (UTC)

== Egg Moves ==

As for Pikachu with special moves (like Nintendo Power's Surfing Pikachu), can the event move be passed down to offspring? [[User:Recalcitrancy|Recalcitrancy]] 15:45, 24 March 2009 (UTC)
:Interesting question. I guess no. --'''[[User:Prongs|Prongs]] '''([[User Talk:Prongs|Talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Prongs|Contributions]])''' 15:58, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

== What!?? ==
What the heck is the "Codec Information" thing on there?? It is not useful at all. Like the one on the page for Red (game). --[[User:FlamingStop|FlamingStop]] 13:15, 5 April 2009 (UTC)
:In Super Smash Bros Brawl, Solid Snake has a taunt only available on Shadow Moses island where he contacts a friend and they talk about someone he is fighting. Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Lucario, and Pokémon Trainer, being in Brawl, all have Codec Discussions centering on them. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|You enter a poorly lit room...]] 13:17, 5 April 2009 (UTC)
::Yup. Thats true. Althought I never have got that thing to work. [[User:Glitchym1|Glitchym1]] 22:11, 16 October 2009 (UTC)

== Pikachu replacing Clefairy... ==

"Pikachu was not the original Pokémon mascot. It was supposed to be Clefairy, but this was changed because of the popularity of Ash's Pikachu."

This was stated in a interview? If someone has the source, I would like to see it.

And I wish that statement would be more specific. When was decided that Clefairy would be the mascot? Was it when that [[Pocket Monsters (manga)|crappy Pokémon manga]] proved successful in Japan? Or it was decided from the start, and the manga used Clefairy because of that? [[User:Spideym|Spideym]] 22:54, 28 May 2009 (UTC)

== Sprite ==

How come the page has: [[File:Spr_4p_025_m.png]]

But <nowiki>025.png</nowiki> is:[[File:025.png]]

Who did dis?----'''[[User:Missingyes| |\/| | Z]] [[User talk:Missingyes|Z | |\| G]] [[User:Missingyes/Sprites|Y E Z]]''' 17:57, 15 June 2009 (UTC)
:I beat you to it...I did it while I was uploading the new custom sprites.--[[Bulbapedia:Project Custom Sprite|☆]][[User:Tavisource|Tavis]][[User talk:Tavisource|ource]] 18:01, 15 June 2009 (UTC)
::CUSTOM? There supposed to be the real sprites!----'''[[User:Missingyes| |\/| | Z]] [[User talk:Missingyes|Z | |\| G]] [[User:Missingyes/Sprites|Y E Z]]''' 14:43, 16 June 2009 (UTC)
:::No...I meant I uploaded the Pikachu Sprite while I was uploading other custom sprites.--[[Bulbapedia:Project Custom Sprite|☆]][[User:Tavisource|Tavis]][[User talk:Tavisource|ource]] 18:34, 16 June 2009 (UTC)
::::At least it's fixed now, that wasn't even the second sprite! It has to be FROM THE GAME!----'''[[User:Missingyes| |\/| | Z]] [[User talk:Missingyes|Z | |\| G]] [[User:Missingyes/Sprites|Y E Z]]''' 14:16, 23 June 2009 (UTC)

== HGSS Sprite in wrong place ==

The HGSS sprites are under DPPt. Why? --[[Gallade|'''エ''']][[User:Galladeon|'''ルレ''']][[User talk:Galladeon|'''イ''''''ド''']] 05:23, 17 June 2009 (UTC)
:The bottom row is the female version. // [[User talk:Szayel Aporro|'''''SzayelAporroGranz''''']][[Image:Ani282MS.gif]] 18:15, 17 June 2009 (UTC)

== Pokémon Pikachu? ==

I've herd that in a Wario World game, Wario had a treasure called the Pokémon Pikachu. Is this true? The game was for GameBoy Colour. [[User:Glitchym1|Glitchym1]] 22:06, 16 October 2009 (UTC)

Uh, it's Wario ''Land''. Wario ''World'' has no such treasure. [[User:Magikarp123193|magikarp123193]] 17:13, 8 November 2009 (UTC)

== Light Ball in FR/LG? ==

This article says that wild Pikachu from Firered and Leafgreen can have lightballs. The item page says that only Pikachu from R/S/E/D/P/Pt can have lightballs. Has anyone definitely found a lightball in FR/LG? Cause I've been coveting like mad at the Power Plant and found none so far.--[[User:Gsnipe|Gsnipe]] 00:38, 3 February 2010 (UTC)

== Humorous Detail ==

"Although its Pokédex entry in Yellow states that a Pikachu will try to bite anyone that yanks its tail, Pikachu is unable to learn Bite.

* However, Ash's Pikachu has bitten him a few times in the anime. "

I didn't know a Pokémon needs to know Bite in order to bite you. Don't you think it's kinda silly to point out some thing any animal with can do regardless if it's a attack? [[User:roconza]]

== The stomach pouch ==

In the trivia, it states that "In Pokémon Red and Blue, Pikachu's sprite shows it having a yellow stomach pouch. This is never shown again in later generations" - But two things - 1. The same area was in Pikachu's Green sprite and it could just be shading. So, should that be removed? [[User:Ugoz|Ugoz]] 08:36, 28 February 2010 (UTC)
:Nothing is over of belly to give it the shadow.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Ho-Oh (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Lugia (Pokémon)|ire]] 08:41, 28 February 2010 (UTC)
::Then we should basically say the same about Raichu. It's just color shading. We take most other sprite trivia off because this was just the first few years of their graphics, so why doesn't this get taken off for that reason? '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 15:57, 28 February 2010 (UTC)
:::Raichu is supposed to have a stomach pouch--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Ho-Oh (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Lugia (Pokémon)|ire]] 10:05, 1 March 2010 (UTC)
::::It's not a pouch. It's just coloring. That's what I'm trying to tell you. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 13:41, 1 March 2010 (UTC)

== Cuteness ==

Brock states in "Showdown in Pewter City" that: "(Ash's) Pikachu is at his cutest stage. He cant win." Should this be added to the Physiology or trivia sections? {{unsigned|Grubdubdub}}

== Sprites ==

Is it worth noting that a shiny Pichu is the colour of a Pikachu and a shiny Pikachu is the colour of a Raichu, or is that too obvious to mention? --[[User:Poppy Appletree|Poppy Appletree]] 05:20, 6 June 2010 (UTC)
:I'd say Pikachu's shiny is more of a darkish gold then brown. I agree on the Pichu one though. However, this is sprite trivia, so there's a chance it won't be added.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Ho-Oh (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Lugia (Pokémon)|ire]] 07:20, 6 June 2010 (UTC)
:: That's why I asked on the talk page instead of adding it outright. --[[User:Poppy Appletree|Poppy]] [[User talk:Poppy Appletree|:3]] 07:40, 6 June 2010 (UTC)

== Light Ball Stats ==

I'm not sure if those '''Light Ball''' stats are correct. It says "5%" to capture a Pikachu holding a Light Ball, which should mean one in every 20. However, it took me to capture almost 40 in order to get a Light Ball. (38 captured to be exact, with 7 encounters that fled.) Wouldn't this mean that the chance of capturing a Pikachu with a Light Ball is less than 5%? [[User:FrozenStrategy|FrozenStrategy]] 13:49, 3 July 2010 (UTC)
:I don't think the hold rates for wild hold items go below five percent. With 38 individuals if the rate is correct there is a chance of 0.00749 (3 sig. fig., If I did the maths right), or about 0.75% chance of that occurring. Unlikely, but you may have just been unlucky. Legendary Pokémon, Veekun, Psypoke and Marrilland all say it's five percent as well. If you have the patience, try it again. Another set of data will help determine if the results are skewed due to random chance, or if there is something wrong with the percentage. Also, just for the record, which game is this in and how/where are you catching them? <sc>[[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]]</sc> [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 20:51, 3 July 2010 (UTC)
::I'll do it again some time. The results were worth it. I was playing Emerald and catching them in the Safari Zone. [[User:FrozenStrategy|FrozenStrategy]] 20:09, 4 July 2010 (UTC)

== Caught Pikachu ==

I used the Mew Glitch to catch another Pikachu in Pokemon Yellow... It's still refusing the Thunderstone. Do all Pikachu caught in Yellow refuse the Thunderstone, then?
[[User:Raikami|Raikami]] 21:36, 21 July 2010 (UTC)

Mew glitch

2010-06-30T23:10:35Z

Raikami: /* Glitch Pokémon */

[[image:Wildmew.jpg|thumb|right|A wild {{p|Mew}} being found using the Mew glitch]]
The '''Mew glitch''' is a software bug in all three of the [[Generation I]] [[Game Boy]] games, discovered in 2003.<ref>http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Mew-glitch</ref> This glitch is famous for allowing players to catch any non-glitched Pokémon in the game, most notably {{p|Mew}}. Method #3 of the Mew glitch allows one to catch both [[glitch Pokémon]] and regular Pokémon.

==Methods==
===Method #1===
To acquire Mew at the earliest point possible in the game, the player must not have defeated the [[Swimmer]] in [[Cerulean Gym]] and the [[Camper|Jr. Trainer]] (the one who says "I saw your feat from the grass" when the battle with him begins) on [[Route 24]] in the grass. The player must defeat [[Nugget Bridge]] as usual.

Note that the player must have an {{p|Abra}} that can {{m|teleport}}, and therefore if playing {{v|Yellow}} must have reached [[Route 5]] or traded for one previously.

The player first heals at the [[Cerulean City]] [[Pokémon Center]], so they may teleport there later. The player then needs to add an Abra to the [[party]] and go to [[Route 24]]. The player then needs to stand above the Jr. Trainer so that he is just off the screen. Then the player must move down until seen and immediately press the "START" button. The player then needs to use teleport with Abra. If done correctly, the Jr. Trainer should get the indicative exclamation mark while the player teleports. At this point, the [[menu]] will not work until the player battles, though it is imperative to not battle.

The player then needs to head east from the Pokémon Center into the [[Cerulean Gym]] and battle the Swimmer. After defeating the Swimmer (the menu should be available upon victory), the player then must head to [[Route 24]], and after several steps the menu will appear. Upon closing of the menu, a battle will begin with a wild Mew.

====Method #1 (alternate method)====
The player must follow the steps for Method #1 exactly until after teleporting from the Jr. Trainer.
The player then must head north towards [[Route 25]] and battle the [[Youngster]]. As in Method #1, it is imperative to not battle before then. The player must engage in battle by being seen (and must walk along the wall to be seen, not towards him or the [[game freeze|game will freeze]]).

After defeating the Youngster, the player then needs to walk towards Cerulean City. After a certain amount of steps, the Start menu appears. Closing it should begin a battle against a wild Mew.

===Method #2===
For this method, the player needs to find any trainer in the game that will engage in battle the moment the trainer is on screen and the player is in the trainer's line of sight. The player then needs to take one step down closer to the NPC, but make sure that the NPC does not see the player, and then immediately press the "START" button. The menu will appear and the player will be able to {{m|Fly}} or {{m|Teleport}}. The player needs to fly or teleport to [[Cerulean City]]. While flying, the exclamation point that usually appears above a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s head when they challenge the player to battle will appear. The player then needs to go to [[Route 24]] and, defeat the Youngster that owns a {{p|Slowpoke}} (and must walk along the wall to be seen, not towards him or the [[game freeze|game will freeze]]). After defeating him, the player needs to fly or teleport to [[Lavender Town]] and head to [[Route 8]]. The menu will appear. Pressing B will make a wild Mew appear at Level 7.

===Ditto glitch===
:''This method is also known as "Method #3".''

For this method, the player first needs a Pokémon with a {{stat|Special}} stat of 21. It doesn't matter if the stat was naturally leveled or boosted with [[EV|stat experience]], as long as it's not due to an in-battle Special-stat boosting skill. The player needs to find any trainer in the game that will engage in battle the moment the trainer is on screen and the player is in the trainer's line of sight. The player then needs to take one step down closer to the NPC, but make sure that the NPC does not see the player, and then immediately press the "START" button. Once the player has pressed start and the menu appears, the player needs to {{m|fly}} or {{m|teleport}} elsewhere. The location being traveled to must have a path via which the player can walk both to a place where there are wild {{p|Ditto}} ([[Route 15]]{{sup|RB}} or [[Pokémon Mansion]]{{sup|Y}}) and after to a place with a trainer to fight. This is because the start button will no longer work until after a battle with a trainer (to be mentioned) because the game has been tricked into thinking it's in battle mode. Once the battle with the trainer the player picked was evaded successfully, the player then needs to battle any trainer, as long as there is one space between the player and the trainer when the battle is initiated so that the trainer has to walk up to the player. After defeating the trainer, the player needs to encounter a wild {{p|Ditto}}, and battle it until it uses {{m|Transform}} on the player's Pokémon with the Special Stat of 21. After defeating the Ditto (with any of the player's Pokémon), the player must not battle, and go back to the location where the trainer the player first evaded is located. Once the location is approached, the menu will automatically appear. The player must press the B button. A battle will begin with a wild {{p|Mew}}.

This method can be used to catch any Pokémon in the game, even some glitch Pokémon. While a Pokémon with a special stat of 21 will give one Mew, using a Pokémon with a different special stat will give the player a different Pokémon. For example, in the Red/Blue versions, if a Pokémon with a Special stat of 198 is used, [[LM4]] will appear instead of Mew. Some Special stats will cause [[glitch Trainer]]s to appear.

===Glitch Pokémon===
Many different regular and glitch Pokémon can be encountered with the Ditto glitch. Here is a chart showing which special stat corresponds to which Pokémon.
{| style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse;"
|-
! Pokemon
! Special Stat #
|-
| Spearow
| align="center" | 5
|-
| Voltorb
| align="center" | 6
|-
| Nidoking
| align="center" | 7
|-
| Slowbro
| align="center" | 8
|-
| Ivysaur
| align="center" | 9
|-
| Exeggutor
| align="center" | 10
|-
| Lickitung
| align="center" | 11
|-
| Exeggcute
| align="center" | 12
|-
| Grimer
| align="center" | 13
|-
| Gengar
| align="center" | 14
|-
| Nidoran♀
| align="center" | 15
|-
| Nidoqueen
| align="center" | 16
|-
| Cubone
| align="center" | 17
|-
| Rhyhorn
| align="center" | 18
|-
| Lapras
| align="center" | 19
|-
| Arcanine
| align="center" | 20
|-
| Mew
| align="center" | 21
|-
| Gyarados
| align="center" | 22
|-
| Shellder
| align="center" | 23
|-
| Tentacool
| align="center" | 24
|-
| Gastly
| align="center" | 25
|-
| Scyther
| align="center" | 26
|-
| Staryu
| align="center" | 27
|-
| Blastoise
| align="center" | 28
|-
| Pinsir
| align="center" | 29
|-
| Tangela
| align="center" | 30
|-
| Growlithe
| align="center" | 33
|-
| Onix
| align="center" | 34
|-
| Fearow
| align="center" | 35
|-
| Pidgey
| align="center" | 36
|-
| Slowpoke
| align="center" | 37
|-
| Kadabra
| align="center" | 38
|-
| Graveler
| align="center" | 39
|-
| Chansey
| align="center" | 40
|-
| Machoke
| align="center" | 41
|-
| Mr. Mime
| align="center" | 42
|-
| Hitmonlee
| align="center" | 43
|-
| Hitmonchan
| align="center" | 44
|-
| Arbok
| align="center" | 45
|-
| Parasect
| align="center" | 46
|-
| Psyduck
| align="center" | 47
|-
| Drowzee
| align="center" | 48
|-
| Golem
| align="center" | 49
|-
| Magmar
| align="center" | 51
|-
| Mankey
| align="center" | 52
|-
| Electabuzz
| align="center" | 53
|-
| Magneton
| align="center" | 54
|-
| Koffing
| align="center" | 55
|-
| Seel
| align="center" | 58
|-
| Diglett
| align="center" | 59
|-
| Tauros
| align="center" | 60
|-
| Farfetch'd
| align="center" | 64
|-
| Venonat
| align="center" | 65
|-
| Dragonite
| align="center" | 66
|-
| Doduo
| align="center" | 70
|-
| Poliwag
| align="center" | 71
|-
| Jynx
| align="center" | 72
|-
| Moltres
| align="center" | 73
|-
| Articuno
| align="center" | 74
|-
| Zapdos
| align="center" | 75
|-
| Ditto
| align="center" | 76
|-
| Meowth
| align="center" | 77
|-
| Krabby
| align="center" | 78
|-
| Vulpix
| align="center" | 82
|-
| Ninetails
| align="center" | 83
|-
| Pikachu
| align="center" | 84
|-
| Raichu
| align="center" | 85
|-
| Dratini
| align="center" | 88
|-
| Dragonair
| align="center" | 89
|-
| Kabuto
| align="center" | 90
|-
| Kabutops
| align="center" | 91
|-
| Horsea
| align="center" | 92
|-
| Seadra
| align="center" | 93
|-
| Sandshrew
| align="center" | 96
|-
| Sandslash
| align="center" | 97
|-
| Omanyte
| align="center" | 98
|-
| Omastar
| align="center" | 99
|-
| Jigglypuff
| align="center" | 100
|-
| Wigglytuff
| align="center" | 101
|-
| Eevee
| align="center" | 102
|-
| Flareon
| align="center" | 103
|-
| Jolteon
| align="center" | 104
|-
| Vaporeon
| align="center" | 105
|-
| Machop
| align="center" | 106
|-
| Zubat
| align="center" | 107
|-
| Ekans
| align="center" | 108
|-
| Paras
| align="center" | 109
|-
| Poliwhirl
| align="center" | 110
|-
| Poliwrath
| align="center" | 111
|-
| Weedle
| align="center" | 112
|-
| Kakuna
| align="center" | 113
|-
| Beedrill
| align="center" | 114
|-
| Dodrio
| align="center" | 116
|-
| Primeape
| align="center" | 117
|-
| Dugtrio
| align="center" | 118
|-
| Venomoth
| align="center" | 119
|-
| Dewgong
| align="center" | 120
|-
| Caterpie
| align="center" | 123
|-
| Metapod
| align="center" | 124
|-
| Butterfree
| align="center" | 125
|-
| Machamp
| align="center" | 126
|-
| Missingno.
| align="center" | 127
|-
| Golduck
| align="center" | 128
|-
| Hypno
| align="center" | 129
|-
| Golbat
| align="center" | 130
|-
| Mewtwo
| align="center" | 131
|-
| Snorlax
| align="center" | 132
|-
| Magikarp
| align="center" | 133
|-
| Muk
| align="center" | 136
|-
| Kingler
| align="center" | 138
|-
| Cloyster
| align="center" | 139
|-
| Electrode
| align="center" | 141
|-
| Clefable
| align="center" | 142
|-
| Weezing
| align="center" | 143
|-
| Persian
| align="center" | 144
|-
| Marowak
| align="center" | 145
|-
| Haunter
| align="center" | 147
|-
| Abra
| align="center" | 148
|-
| Alakazam
| align="center" | 149
|-
| Pidgeotto
| align="center" | 150
|-
| Pidgeot
| align="center" | 151
|-
| Starmie
| align="center" | 152
|-
| Bulbasaur
| align="center" | 153
|-
| Venusaur
| align="center" | 154
|-
| Tentacruel
| align="center" | 155
|-
| Goldeen
| align="center" | 157
|-
| Seaking
| align="center" | 158
|-
| Ponyta
| align="center" | 163
|-
| Rapidash
| align="center" | 164
|-
| Rattata
| align="center" | 165
|-
| Raticate
| align="center" | 166
|-
| Nidorino
| align="center" | 167
|-
| Nidorina
| align="center" | 168
|-
| Geodude
| align="center" | 169
|-
| Porygon
| align="center" | 170
|-
| Aerodactyl
| align="center" | 171
|-
| Magnemite
| align="center" | 173
|-
| Charmander
| align="center" | 176
|-
| Squirtle
| align="center" | 177
|-
| Charmeleon
| align="center" | 178
|-
| Wartortle
| align="center" | 179
|-
| Charizard
| align="center" | 180
|-
| Oddish
| align="center" | 185
|-
| Gloom
| align="center" | 186
|-
| Vileplume
| align="center" | 187
|-
| Bellsprout
| align="center" | 188
|-
| Weepinbell
| align="center" | 189
|-
|Victreebell
| align="center" | 190
|-
| Rhydon
| align="center" | 257
|-
| Kangaskhan
| align="center" | 258
|-
| Nidoran♂
| align="center" | 259
|-
| Clefairy
| align="center" | 260
|}

Missing numbers can be assumed to be glitch Pokemon and Trainers.-->

==Level==
A Pokémon encountered using the Mew glitch is most commonly level 7. This is because as one Pokémon's {{stat|Special}} Stat corresponds to the [[index number]] of the Pokémon, the Pokémon's level also corresponds to the attack stage of the last encountered Pokémon. The attack stage is the variable which is changed when a stat-modifying move like {{m|Growl}} is used. 7 is the unchanged value, but will range from 1 to 13 depending on how many attack boosts or drops the opponent received. For example, if the player used {{m|Growl}} on the Pokémon six times, he or she could encounter a level 1 Pokémon. However, Pokémon with levels 14 to 255 and 0 cannot be found this way, because a Pokémon cannot have more than six attack boosts or drops.<ref>[http://glitchcity.info/docs/ditto Glitch City Laboratories' page about the Ditto glitch]</ref>

If the Ditto glitch is used and a [[glitch Trainer]] is encountered, they will have a different team corresponding to the attack stage. Usually the game will attempt to load their 7th team in memory. Most Trainers only have one set team, causing glitchy teams if an attack-modifying move is not used to lower the attack stage to 1. The only Trainers with more than one team are [[Professor Oak|Prof. Oak]] and {{ga|Blue}}, who have three different teams based on the player's {{pkmn2|starter}}. This is the only way to face Prof. Oak with his original team.

==Overview==
The glitch in fact works as follows: Any Trainer can be used for the first section, as long as the Trainer notices the player as soon as he/she enters the game screen, and that the player is walking towards them from either the top, left or right (walking from below will not work). Teleport and Fly (or [[Escape Rope]] and {{m|Dig}} if in a dungeon) can be used to trigger the glitch. For the Youngster, any Pokémon will do as long as it can be fought without walking up to a Trainer. To finish off the glitch, the player must return to the route of the Trainer evaded. The Pokémon that the player will find wild is dependent on the Special stat of the Pokémon the player last faced (wild or from the Trainer), and so using a Pokémon with the Special stat the player needs and finding a {{p|Ditto}} that transforms will produce an identical effect. The required Special stat for Mew is 21.

==External Links==
*[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7289000728364347209&q=mew+glitch Video of Method #2 on Google Video]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6hU-f_Q8Vk Video of Method #1]

==References==
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{{Glitches}}
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[[Category:Game mechanics]]
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Talk:Mew glitch

2010-06-30T21:17:06Z

Raikami: /* Special Stats */

On the subject of the lavender comment:

The original use of this glitch involved Lavender Town, but the version useable at the earliest point in-game is Cerulean. Wherever the first trainer you "evaded" is is where you should go to trigger your fight.

-coppro

== Green ==

Does this glich work in the Japanese Green verison?

Yes, I just tested it mysself. This glitch does work with Japanese Red and Green. I haven't tested Japanese Blue, but I assume it works as well since it is so similar to the English Red and Blue.--[[User:Rby4ever|Rby4ever]] 08:26, 17 September 2006 (UTC)

== Fire Red ==

Does this glitch work in Fire Red Version for GBA?
:Probably not. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]][[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]] 05:22, 13 November 2005 (CST)
:Nope. - [[User:MrWho|MrWho]] 22:46, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
==Cubone==

I caught a Cubone using Method 1#, do exactly the same only instead of the youngster the Hiker![[image:ani025MS.gif]][[User:No.1fan|Sonic]] [[User talk:No.1fan|Pikachu]] [[user:no.1fan/mission|RTP]]|[[user:no.1fan/reasons|1#fan]] [[image:ani155MS.gif ]][[image:ani001MS.gif]] 08:12, 11 February 2008 (UTC)
And a Lapras![[image:ani025MS.gif]][[User:No.1fan|Sonic]] [[User talk:No.1fan|Pikachu]] [[user:no.1fan/mission|RTP]]|[[user:no.1fan/reasons|1#fan]] [[image:ani155MS.gif ]][[image:ani001MS.gif]] 08:17, 11 February 2008 (UTC)

== New Mew ==

I found another trainer that bears Mew. The Swimmer♂ in Misty's Gym makes the glitch possible too.[[image:ani025MS.gif]][[User:No.1fan|Sonic]] [[User talk:No.1fan|Pikachu]] [[user:no.1fan/mission|RTP]]|[[user:no.1fan/reasons|1#fan]] [[image:ani155MS.gif ]][[image:ani001MS.gif]] 16:27, 11 February 2008 (UTC)
:Any proof??? --'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User talk:Theryguy512|5]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|1]][[User:Theryguy512/Similarities|2]]''' 22:29, 11 February 2008 (UTC)
::Um... No, but it does work. Really![[image:ani025MS.gif]][[User:No.1fan|Sonic]] [[User talk:No.1fan|Pikachu]] [[user:no.1fan/mission|RTP]]|[[user:no.1fan/reasons|1#fan]] [[image:ani155MS.gif ]][[image:ani001MS.gif]] 18:48, 13 February 2008 (UTC)
:::Hmm........--'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User talk:Theryguy512|5]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|1]][[User:Theryguy512/Similarities|2]]''' 22:49, 13 February 2008 (UTC)
::::I don't think it should make much of a difference if it's added or not. But if it works then put it in. Just check a couple of times that it works. [[User:Tesh|'''TESHIGIGAS''']] 22:50, 13 February 2008 (UTC)
:::::Agreed. --'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User talk:Theryguy512|5]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|1]][[User:Theryguy512/Similarities|2]]''' 01:08, 14 February 2008 (UTC)

== Another way to get Mew. ==

Instead of going to Lavender Town afterwards you can also go down to Saffron City and before you enter the gate to go toward Lavender Town you encounter him.--[[User:Pmddbzaotil|Pmddbzaotil]] 21:29, 5 July 2008 (UTC)

== L. 1-7 Mew ==
I heard once that lowering the Ditto or Trainer Pokémon's Attack modifier lowers the resulting wild Pokémon's level. Like if you use Growl six times on the Youngster's Slowpoke before beating it, the Mew will be L. 1. Since you can't increase its Attack, it can't get any higher than L. 7. If anyone would care to verify, that would be great. --[[User:Fsilone|隼也]] 18:01, 24 August 2008 (UTC)
:Yes, that's true. That was first discovered at a speedrunning forum. [[User:IIMarckus|IIMarckus]] 18:51, 24 August 2008 (UTC)

== 3rd Person ==

Should this be from a third person? [[User:Ht14|ht14]] 02:12, 18 September 2008 (UTC)
:Yeah. I was thinking that we should clean this page up so it doesn't look like a walkthrough. I mean, of course, it pretty much is... but yes. Remove the yous. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 02:15, 18 September 2008 (UTC)
::It's pretty hard though, that's all. [[User:Ht14|ht14]] 02:16, 18 September 2008 (UTC)
:::We shouldn't be using the command form either. That means, no "Go to" or "Do this". That's the second person just as much as "then you do this"; command form implies second person. So just removing the "yous" doesn't work either. So this needs to be cleaned up even more so that just removing the "yous".[[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 16:13, 19 October 2008 (UTC)
::::I changed it all to "the player", so i think it's fine now [[User:Leaf Storm|Leaf Storm]] 18:58, 15 November 2008 (UTC)

== Two Mew Available and the Swimmer at the Gym ==

Gym trainers are unchallengeable after their Leader has been defeated. Thus, while you can avoid that swimmer and he has the correct stats on his Pokémon, he can't be challenged for the sake of the Mew Trick. Someone didn't do their research. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 12:51, 19 October 2008 (UTC)
:And that someone was me. The swimmer is involved in the first method, which doesn't need cut, so can be done before Misty. Sorry for the commotion. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 12:58, 19 October 2008 (UTC)
::Did you test it? Or am I still the only one to have done it?''[[User:no.1fan|'''Sonic''']][[User talk:no.1fan|'''Pikachu''']]''[[User:no.1fan/reasons|'''The No.1fan''']] 18:18, 2 November 2008 (UTC)

== Yellow ==

How about the English Yellow Version? Has anybody tested that? Yeah, it does, I've just done it. I'll work this into the main article.--[[User:Ggled|Ggled]] 11:09, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
:Please add new comments to the bottom of the page and with the (+) button at the top of the page, thank you. And sign your comments with four tildes (~). Thank you again. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 15:16, 15 February 2009 (UTC)

== Hello ==

Hello. I have the strategy guide for Yellow version, which I can use to transfer images from the book into this site, if it helps.--[[User:Tmwps|Tmwps]] 08:20, 17 March 2009 (UTC)

== Glitch not working right! ==

The glitch isn't working right for me. Here's what I did:
1. Caught an Abra.
2. Saved.
''This part is what I'm supposed to do. I just explained it badly.
3. walked to the Junior Trainer next to the bridge
4. Opened the menu.
5. Teleported.
6. He saw me, but I ended up in Cerulean City.
OK, I'm done with the bad explaining.''
7. Fought the Youngster with the Slowpoke.
8. Won.
9. Saved.
What I did first:
10. Teleported to Cerulean City.
11. Went to the Nugget Bridge.
12. The menu opened itself!
13. I closed it.
14. Mew didn't appear! I read the article, so I soft resetted.
After that, I tried this:
10. Walked to Cerulean City.
11. When I left the Route, the menu appeared!
12. I closed it.
13. Mew didn't appear!

I think the problem was #9, but I'm not sure. [[User:Alakazam 2|Alakazam 2]]

== "I saw your feat from the grass!" ==

[[File:Feat.jpg|thumb|right|Visual proof that "feat" is indeed the word. This is true not only in [[Generation I]], but its [[Generation III]] remakes as well.]]
I can't believe people are still insisting that "[[Wiktionary:Feat|feat]]" is a misspelling of "[[Wiktionary:Feet|feet]]". If anyone even bothered to read a dictionary definition, one can tell that feat is most definitely a word, and as such, can deduce that the Jr. Trainer ([[Camper]] in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}) was referring to the act of the [[player character]] clearing the [[Nugget Bridge]] challenge. In fact, given the barriers across the water, it would make absolutely no sense for the Jr. Trainer to claim he saw the player's feet. In conclusion, the line as given in the game is correct as it is, and any attempt to change the correct "feat" to the incorrect "feet", especially if citing a "spelling error", will result in a warning, and potentially a block if things go too far. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 05:40, 9 November 2009 (UTC)
:Lol, funny thing is, I understood when I first played Blue. I was 6. [[User:Porygon-Z|'''Porygon-''']][[User_talk:Porygon-Z|'''Z''']] 05:45, 9 November 2009 (UTC)

==Move==
"Mew glitch" is a bad name, as it infers that the glitch is centered on Mew, when in fact Mew is simply what many people use this glitch to catch. Rather, I suggest a name like {{red link|Trainer flee glitch}}. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|Snorlax]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|Monster]]. Help [[User:SnorlaxMonster/GlitchEvobox|here]] 03:08, 12 December 2009 (UTC)
:I'm not sure... I think the Trainer flee glitch as you call it isn't considered canon like Mew glitch... as in known throughout the world... [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 03:32, 12 December 2009 (UTC)
::Well, Mew glitch would stay redirect, but I do see the problem with it being commonly known as the Mew glitch. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|Snorlax]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|Monster]]. Help [[User:SnorlaxMonster/GlitchEvobox|here]] 04:42, 12 December 2009 (UTC)
:::I think I know. The third method AKA Ditto Trick could become its own article as it involves Ditto, while the other 2 are specifically for catching Mew, and can be left as Mew Glitch. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|Snorlax]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|Monster]]. Help [[User:SnorlaxMonster/GlitchEvobox|here]] 10:43, 12 December 2009 (UTC)
::::Any thoughts? --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 10:39, 28 February 2010 (UTC)
:::::I agree, I never liked the term "Mew Glitch" either. It has absolutely nothing to do with Mew, but can be used to obtain any Pokemon. Likewise, the "methods" in the article should go as well, they're just the same ones copy-pasted all over the net by people who have no idea how the glitch actually work. A proper description of the glitch, how to use it, and what you can do with it is what an article should be about, not the same stupid "follow these steps to catch Mew!!!" crap you see everywhere. Ditto doesn't really have anything to do with the glitch either, he's just a handy way of getting the Pokemon you want out of it, so a proper name should be "Wild Pokemon Manipulation Glitch" or something. [[User:Adamant|Adamant]] 22:10, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
Make the article on Wild Pokémon manipulation glitch and make the mew glitch one explain just the mew method maybe? Although, this article does actually explain about gettting mew. [[User:OwnageMuch|OwnageMuch]] 02:59, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
:It may not be the 'proper' term for it, but everything I have seen refers to it as the Mew glitch.. even when it's used for getting glitch Pokémon. When it comes to unofficial terms, best go with something that most if not all fans use. ▫▪''[[User:Tina|Ťïňắ]]'' [[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|♥]] 03:03, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
::Ignore what I said before, this is right^ [[User:OwnageMuch|OwnageMuch]] 05:22, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
:::Yes, but Ditto glitch is another common term (this article even uses it). I suggest a split so that the Ditto glitch is Method 3 and Mew glitch methods 1 and 2. I have the same problem with the [[Celebi egg glitch]], which really only describes how to get Celebi, making a note that it can be used in other situations. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 10:25, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
::::That actually sounds like it'd be a good idea- put Method 3 on its own page titled Ditto glitch (or even just an entire article with Ditto-related glitches, such a glitchy 'mon).. and keep Methods 1 and 2 on this page. Celebi egg trick also really needs a re-write so it's more neutral instead of being like HEERS HOW 2 GET CEREBI!!!... ▫▪''[[User:Tina|Ťïňắ]]'' [[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|♥]] 21:33, 11 March 2010 (UTC)

==Level 1 Pokémon==
[[User:OwnageMuch|A user]] decided that this section be removed as it works everywhere. Can someone reword the section (not delete) so that it describes how to do it anywhere. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 10:39, 28 February 2010 (UTC)
 
:[[User:OwnageMuch|A user]] was not lying. He did not put it on the talk page as Bulbapedia kept crashing. All it needs to say is "the opponents attack stage from the battle before being higher or lower causes the Pokémon found's level to be changes, which the article previously said, then just say a level 1 Pokémon (which can be caught with this glitch) with whatever algorithm will level to 100. I'm pretty sure it already says it in the article anyway. [[User:OwnageMuch|OwnageMuch]] 04:09, 1 March 2010 (UTC)
::Alright, [[User:SnorlaxMonster|another user]] will put a section on [[List of minor glitches]] about the glitch that occurs with level 1 Pokémon which causes them to level up to 100. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 06:46, 1 March 2010 (UTC)
:::And [[User:OwnageMuch|a <strike>lazy</strike> user]] will thank [[User:SnorlaxMonster|another user]] very much. [[User:OwnageMuch|OwnageMuch]] 02:54, 2 March 2010 (UTC)

==Special Stats==
I know which special stat number corresponds to which Pokemon. Should I make a section for that in the article?{{unsigned|Raikami}}
:Yes, make a chart for it in the space I left. It's just the Hex addresses in decimal though, so it's not too hard to get. [[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 13:52, 30 June 2010 (UTC)

:Okay, I tried making a graph... It wouldn't save it or something. I copied and pasted the graph stuff and saved it to my computer, but...

Mew glitch

2010-06-30T21:12:01Z

Raikami:

[[image:Wildmew.jpg|thumb|right|A wild {{p|Mew}} being found using the Mew glitch]]
The '''Mew glitch''' is a software bug in all three of the [[Generation I]] [[Game Boy]] games, discovered in 2003.<ref>http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Mew-glitch</ref> This glitch is famous for allowing players to catch any non-glitched Pokémon in the game, most notably {{p|Mew}}. Method #3 of the Mew glitch allows one to catch both [[glitch Pokémon]] and regular Pokémon.

==Methods==
===Method #1===
To acquire Mew at the earliest point possible in the game, the player must not have defeated the [[Swimmer]] in [[Cerulean Gym]] and the [[Camper|Jr. Trainer]] (the one who says "I saw your feat from the grass" when the battle with him begins) on [[Route 24]] in the grass. The player must defeat [[Nugget Bridge]] as usual.

Note that the player must have an {{p|Abra}} that can {{m|teleport}}, and therefore if playing {{v|Yellow}} must have reached [[Route 5]] or traded for one previously.

The player first heals at the [[Cerulean City]] [[Pokémon Center]], so they may teleport there later. The player then needs to add an Abra to the [[party]] and go to [[Route 24]]. The player then needs to stand above the Jr. Trainer so that he is just off the screen. Then the player must move down until seen and immediately press the "START" button. The player then needs to use teleport with Abra. If done correctly, the Jr. Trainer should get the indicative exclamation mark while the player teleports. At this point, the [[menu]] will not work until the player battles, though it is imperative to not battle.

The player then needs to head east from the Pokémon Center into the [[Cerulean Gym]] and battle the Swimmer. After defeating the Swimmer (the menu should be available upon victory), the player then must head to [[Route 24]], and after several steps the menu will appear. Upon closing of the menu, a battle will begin with a wild Mew.

====Method #1 (alternate method)====
The player must follow the steps for Method #1 exactly until after teleporting from the Jr. Trainer.
The player then must head north towards [[Route 25]] and battle the [[Youngster]]. As in Method #1, it is imperative to not battle before then. The player must engage in battle by being seen (and must walk along the wall to be seen, not towards him or the [[game freeze|game will freeze]]).

After defeating the Youngster, the player then needs to walk towards Cerulean City. After a certain amount of steps, the Start menu appears. Closing it should begin a battle against a wild Mew.

===Method #2===
For this method, the player needs to find any trainer in the game that will engage in battle the moment the trainer is on screen and the player is in the trainer's line of sight. The player then needs to take one step down closer to the NPC, but make sure that the NPC does not see the player, and then immediately press the "START" button. The menu will appear and the player will be able to {{m|Fly}} or {{m|Teleport}}. The player needs to fly or teleport to [[Cerulean City]]. While flying, the exclamation point that usually appears above a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s head when they challenge the player to battle will appear. The player then needs to go to [[Route 24]] and, defeat the Youngster that owns a {{p|Slowpoke}} (and must walk along the wall to be seen, not towards him or the [[game freeze|game will freeze]]). After defeating him, the player needs to fly or teleport to [[Lavender Town]] and head to [[Route 8]]. The menu will appear. Pressing B will make a wild Mew appear at Level 7.

===Ditto glitch===
:''This method is also known as "Method #3".''

For this method, the player first needs a Pokémon with a {{stat|Special}} stat of 21. It doesn't matter if the stat was naturally leveled or boosted with [[EV|stat experience]], as long as it's not due to an in-battle Special-stat boosting skill. The player needs to find any trainer in the game that will engage in battle the moment the trainer is on screen and the player is in the trainer's line of sight. The player then needs to take one step down closer to the NPC, but make sure that the NPC does not see the player, and then immediately press the "START" button. Once the player has pressed start and the menu appears, the player needs to {{m|fly}} or {{m|teleport}} elsewhere. The location being traveled to must have a path via which the player can walk both to a place where there are wild {{p|Ditto}} ([[Route 15]]{{sup|RB}} or [[Pokémon Mansion]]{{sup|Y}}) and after to a place with a trainer to fight. This is because the start button will no longer work until after a battle with a trainer (to be mentioned) because the game has been tricked into thinking it's in battle mode. Once the battle with the trainer the player picked was evaded successfully, the player then needs to battle any trainer, as long as there is one space between the player and the trainer when the battle is initiated so that the trainer has to walk up to the player. After defeating the trainer, the player needs to encounter a wild {{p|Ditto}}, and battle it until it uses {{m|Transform}} on the player's Pokémon with the Special Stat of 21. After defeating the Ditto (with any of the player's Pokémon), the player must not battle, and go back to the location where the trainer the player first evaded is located. Once the location is approached, the menu will automatically appear. The player must press the B button. A battle will begin with a wild {{p|Mew}}.

This method can be used to catch any Pokémon in the game, even some glitch Pokémon. While a Pokémon with a special stat of 21 will give one Mew, using a Pokémon with a different special stat will give the player a different Pokémon. For example, in the Red/Blue versions, if a Pokémon with a Special stat of 198 is used, [[LM4]] will appear instead of Mew. Some Special stats will cause [[glitch Trainer]]s to appear.<!--

===Glitch Pokémon===
Many different regular and glitch Pokémon can be encountered with the Ditto glitch. Here isa chart showing which special stat corresponds to which Pokémon.
{| style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse;"
! Pokemon
! Special Stat #
| Spearow
| align="center" | 5
| Voltorb
| align="center" | 6
| Nidoking
| align="center" | 7
| Slowbro
| align="center" | 8
| Ivysaur
| align="center" | 9
| Exeggutor
| align="center" | 10
| Lickitung
| align="center" | 11
| Exeggcute
| align="center" | 12
| Grimer
| align="center" | 13
| Gengar
| align="center" | 14
| Nidoran♀
| align="center" | 15
| Nidoqueen
| align="center" | 16
| Cubone
| align="center" | 17
| Rhyhorn
| align="center" | 18
| Lapras
| align="center" | 19
| Arcanine
| align="center" | 20
| Mew
| align="center" | 21
| Gyarados
| align="center" | 22
| Shellder
| align="center" | 23
| Tentacool
| align="center" | 24
| Gastly
| align="center" | 25
| Scyther
| align="center" | 26
| Staryu
| align="center" | 27
| Blastoise
| align="center" | 28
| Pinsir
| align="center" | 29
| Tangela
| align="center" | 30
| Growlithe
| align="center" | 33
| Onix
| align="center" | 34
| Fearow
| align="center" | 35
| Pidgey
| align="center" | 36
| Slowpoke
| align="center" | 37
| Kadabra
| align="center" | 38
| Graveler
| align="center" | 39
| Chansey
| align="center" | 40
| Machoke
| align="center" | 41
| Mr. Mime
| align="center" | 42
| Hitmonlee
| align="center" | 43
| Hitmonchan
| align="center" | 44
| Arbok
| align="center" | 45
| Parasect
| align="center" | 46
| Psyduck
| align="center" | 47
| Drowzee
| align="center" | 48
| Golem
| align="center" | 49
| Magmar
| align="center" | 51
| Mankey
| align="center" | 52
| Electabuzz
| align="center" | 53
| Magneton
| align="center" | 54
| Koffing
| align="center" | 55
| Seel
| align="center" | 58
| Diglett
| align="center" | 59
| Tauros
| align="center" | 60
| Farfetch'd
| align="center" | 64
| Venonat
| align="center" | 65
| Dragonite
| align="center" | 66
| Doduo
| align="center" | 70
| Poliwag
| align="center" | 71
| Jynx
| align="center" | 72
| Moltres
| align="center" | 73
| Articuno
| align="center" | 74
| Zapdos
| align="center" | 75
| Ditto
| align="center" | 76
| Meowth
| align="center" | 77
| Krabby
| align="center" | 78
| Vulpix
| align="center" | 82
| Ninetails
| align="center" | 83
| Pikachu
| align="center" | 84
| Raichu
| align="center" | 85
| Dratini
| align="center" | 88
| Dragonair
| align="center" | 89
| Kabuto
| align="center" | 90
| Kabutops
| align="center" | 91
| Horsea
| align="center" | 92
| Seadra
| align="center" | 93
| Sandshrew
| align="center" | 96
| Sandslash
| align="center" | 97
| Omanyte
| align="center" | 98
| Omastar
| align="center" | 99
| Jigglypuff
| align="center" | 100
| Wigglytuff
| align="center" | 101
| Eevee
| align="center" | 102
| Flareon
| align="center" | 103
| Jolteon
| align="center" | 104
| Vaporeon
| align="center" | 105
| Machop
| align="center" | 106
| Zubat
| align="center" | 107
| Ekans
| align="center" | 108
| Paras
| align="center" | 109
| Poliwhirl
| align="center" | 110
| Poliwrath
| align="center" | 111
| Weedle
| align="center" | 112
| Kakuna
| align="center" | 113
| Beedrill
| align="center" | 114
| Dodrio
| align="center" | 116
| Primeape
| align="center" | 117
| Dugtrio
| align="center" | 118
| Venomoth
| align="center" | 119
| Dewgong
| align="center" | 120
| Caterpie
| align="center" | 123
| Metapod
| align="center" | 124
| Butterfree
| align="center" | 125
| Machamp
| align="center" | 126
| Missingno.
| align="center" | 127
| Golduck
| align="center" | 128
| Hypno
| align="center" | 129
| Golbat
| align="center" | 130
| Mewtwo
| align="center" | 131
| Snorlax
| align="center" | 132
| Magikarp
| align="center" | 133
| Muk
| align="center" | 136
| Kingler
| align="center" | 138
| Cloyster
| align="center" | 139
| Electrode
| align="center" | 141
| Clefable
| align="center" | 142
| Weezing
| align="center" | 143
| Persian
| align="center" | 144
| Marowak
| align="center" | 145
| Haunter
| align="center" | 147
| Abra
| align="center" | 148
| Alakazam
| align="center" | 149
| Pidgeotto
| align="center" | 150
| Pidgeot
| align="center" | 151
| Starmie
| align="center" | 152
| Bulbasaur
| align="center" | 153
| Venusaur
| align="center" | 154
| Tentacruel
| align="center" | 155
| Goldeen
| align="center" | 157
| Seaking
| align="center" | 158
| Ponyta
| align="center" | 163
| Rapidash
| align="center" | 164
| Rattata
| align="center" | 165
| Raticate
| align="center" | 166
| Nidorino
| align="center" | 167
| Nidorina
| align="center" | 168
| Geodude
| align="center" | 169
| Porygon
| align="center" | 170
| Aerodactyl
| align="center" | 171
| Magnemite
| align="center" | 173
| Charmander
| align="center" | 176
| Squirtle
| align="center" | 177
| Charmeleon
| align="center" | 178
| Wartortle
| align="center" | 179
| Charizard
| align="center" | 180
| Oddish
| align="center" | 185
| Gloom
| align="center" | 186
| Vileplume
| align="center" | 187
| Bellsprout
| align="center" | 188
| Weepinbell
| align="center" | 189
|Victreebell
| align="center" | 190
|}

Missing numbers can be assumed to be glitch Pokemon and Trainers.

==Level==
A Pokémon encountered using the Mew glitch is most commonly level 7. This is because as one Pokémon's {{stat|Special}} Stat corresponds to the [[index number]] of the Pokémon, the Pokémon's level also corresponds to the attack stage of the last encountered Pokémon. The attack stage is the variable which is changed when a stat-modifying move like {{m|Growl}} is used. 7 is the unchanged value, but will range from 1 to 13 depending on how many attack boosts or drops the opponent received. For example, if the player used {{m|Growl}} on the Pokémon six times, he or she could encounter a level 1 Pokémon. However, Pokémon with levels 14 to 255 and 0 cannot be found this way, because a Pokémon cannot have more than six attack boosts or drops.<ref>[http://glitchcity.info/docs/ditto Glitch City Laboratories' page about the Ditto glitch]</ref>

If the Ditto glitch is used and a [[glitch Trainer]] is encountered, they will have a different team corresponding to the attack stage. Usually the game will attempt to load their 7th team in memory. Most Trainers only have one set team, causing glitchy teams if an attack-modifying move is not used to lower the attack stage to 1. The only Trainers with more than one team are [[Professor Oak|Prof. Oak]] and {{ga|Blue}}, who have three different teams based on the player's {{pkmn2|starter}}. This is the only way to face Prof. Oak with his original team.

==Overview==
The glitch in fact works as follows: Any Trainer can be used for the first section, as long as the Trainer notices the player as soon as he/she enters the game screen, and that the player is walking towards them from either the top, left or right (walking from below will not work). Teleport and Fly (or [[Escape Rope]] and {{m|Dig}} if in a dungeon) can be used to trigger the glitch. For the Youngster, any Pokémon will do as long as it can be fought without walking up to a Trainer. To finish off the glitch, the player must return to the route of the Trainer evaded. The Pokémon that the player will find wild is dependent on the Special stat of the Pokémon the player last faced (wild or from the Trainer), and so using a Pokémon with the Special stat the player needs and finding a {{p|Ditto}} that transforms will produce an identical effect. The required Special stat for Mew is 21.

==External Links==
*[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7289000728364347209&q=mew+glitch Video of Method #2 on Google Video]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6hU-f_Q8Vk Video of Method #1]

==References==
<references/>

{{Glitches}}
{{Project Glitchdex notice|no}}

[[Category:Game mechanics]]
[[Category:Glitches]]

[[de:Mew-Glitch]]
[[fr:Bug du Croupier]]

Talk:Mew glitch

2010-06-30T07:07:47Z

Raikami:

On the subject of the lavender comment:

The original use of this glitch involved Lavender Town, but the version useable at the earliest point in-game is Cerulean. Wherever the first trainer you "evaded" is is where you should go to trigger your fight.

-coppro

== Special Stats ==

I know which special stat number corresponds to which Pokemon. Should I make a section for that in the article?

== Green ==

Does this glich work in the Japanese Green verison?

Yes, I just tested it mysself. This glitch does work with Japanese Red and Green. I haven't tested Japanese Blue, but I assume it works as well since it is so similar to the English Red and Blue.--[[User:Rby4ever|Rby4ever]] 08:26, 17 September 2006 (UTC)

== Fire Red ==

Does this glitch work in Fire Red Version for GBA?
:Probably not. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]][[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]] 05:22, 13 November 2005 (CST)
:Nope. - [[User:MrWho|MrWho]] 22:46, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
==Cubone==

I caught a Cubone using Method 1#, do exactly the same only instead of the youngster the Hiker![[image:ani025MS.gif]][[User:No.1fan|Sonic]] [[User talk:No.1fan|Pikachu]] [[user:no.1fan/mission|RTP]]|[[user:no.1fan/reasons|1#fan]] [[image:ani155MS.gif ]][[image:ani001MS.gif]] 08:12, 11 February 2008 (UTC)
And a Lapras![[image:ani025MS.gif]][[User:No.1fan|Sonic]] [[User talk:No.1fan|Pikachu]] [[user:no.1fan/mission|RTP]]|[[user:no.1fan/reasons|1#fan]] [[image:ani155MS.gif ]][[image:ani001MS.gif]] 08:17, 11 February 2008 (UTC)

== New Mew ==

I found another trainer that bears Mew. The Swimmer♂ in Misty's Gym makes the glitch possible too.[[image:ani025MS.gif]][[User:No.1fan|Sonic]] [[User talk:No.1fan|Pikachu]] [[user:no.1fan/mission|RTP]]|[[user:no.1fan/reasons|1#fan]] [[image:ani155MS.gif ]][[image:ani001MS.gif]] 16:27, 11 February 2008 (UTC)
:Any proof??? --'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User talk:Theryguy512|5]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|1]][[User:Theryguy512/Similarities|2]]''' 22:29, 11 February 2008 (UTC)
::Um... No, but it does work. Really![[image:ani025MS.gif]][[User:No.1fan|Sonic]] [[User talk:No.1fan|Pikachu]] [[user:no.1fan/mission|RTP]]|[[user:no.1fan/reasons|1#fan]] [[image:ani155MS.gif ]][[image:ani001MS.gif]] 18:48, 13 February 2008 (UTC)
:::Hmm........--'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User talk:Theryguy512|5]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|1]][[User:Theryguy512/Similarities|2]]''' 22:49, 13 February 2008 (UTC)
::::I don't think it should make much of a difference if it's added or not. But if it works then put it in. Just check a couple of times that it works. [[User:Tesh|'''TESHIGIGAS''']] 22:50, 13 February 2008 (UTC)
:::::Agreed. --'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User talk:Theryguy512|5]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|1]][[User:Theryguy512/Similarities|2]]''' 01:08, 14 February 2008 (UTC)

== Another way to get Mew. ==

Instead of going to Lavender Town afterwards you can also go down to Saffron City and before you enter the gate to go toward Lavender Town you encounter him.--[[User:Pmddbzaotil|Pmddbzaotil]] 21:29, 5 July 2008 (UTC)

== L. 1-7 Mew ==
I heard once that lowering the Ditto or Trainer Pokémon's Attack modifier lowers the resulting wild Pokémon's level. Like if you use Growl six times on the Youngster's Slowpoke before beating it, the Mew will be L. 1. Since you can't increase its Attack, it can't get any higher than L. 7. If anyone would care to verify, that would be great. --[[User:Fsilone|隼也]] 18:01, 24 August 2008 (UTC)
:Yes, that's true. That was first discovered at a speedrunning forum. [[User:IIMarckus|IIMarckus]] 18:51, 24 August 2008 (UTC)

== 3rd Person ==

Should this be from a third person? [[User:Ht14|ht14]] 02:12, 18 September 2008 (UTC)
:Yeah. I was thinking that we should clean this page up so it doesn't look like a walkthrough. I mean, of course, it pretty much is... but yes. Remove the yous. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 02:15, 18 September 2008 (UTC)
::It's pretty hard though, that's all. [[User:Ht14|ht14]] 02:16, 18 September 2008 (UTC)
:::We shouldn't be using the command form either. That means, no "Go to" or "Do this". That's the second person just as much as "then you do this"; command form implies second person. So just removing the "yous" doesn't work either. So this needs to be cleaned up even more so that just removing the "yous".[[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 16:13, 19 October 2008 (UTC)
::::I changed it all to "the player", so i think it's fine now [[User:Leaf Storm|Leaf Storm]] 18:58, 15 November 2008 (UTC)

== Two Mew Available and the Swimmer at the Gym ==

Gym trainers are unchallengeable after their Leader has been defeated. Thus, while you can avoid that swimmer and he has the correct stats on his Pokémon, he can't be challenged for the sake of the Mew Trick. Someone didn't do their research. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 12:51, 19 October 2008 (UTC)
:And that someone was me. The swimmer is involved in the first method, which doesn't need cut, so can be done before Misty. Sorry for the commotion. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 12:58, 19 October 2008 (UTC)
::Did you test it? Or am I still the only one to have done it?''[[User:no.1fan|'''Sonic''']][[User talk:no.1fan|'''Pikachu''']]''[[User:no.1fan/reasons|'''The No.1fan''']] 18:18, 2 November 2008 (UTC)

== Yellow ==

How about the English Yellow Version? Has anybody tested that? Yeah, it does, I've just done it. I'll work this into the main article.--[[User:Ggled|Ggled]] 11:09, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
:Please add new comments to the bottom of the page and with the (+) button at the top of the page, thank you. And sign your comments with four tildes (~). Thank you again. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 15:16, 15 February 2009 (UTC)

== Hello ==

Hello. I have the strategy guide for Yellow version, which I can use to transfer images from the book into this site, if it helps.--[[User:Tmwps|Tmwps]] 08:20, 17 March 2009 (UTC)

== Glitch not working right! ==

The glitch isn't working right for me. Here's what I did:
1. Caught an Abra.
2. Saved.
''This part is what I'm supposed to do. I just explained it badly.
3. walked to the Junior Trainer next to the bridge
4. Opened the menu.
5. Teleported.
6. He saw me, but I ended up in Cerulean City.
OK, I'm done with the bad explaining.''
7. Fought the Youngster with the Slowpoke.
8. Won.
9. Saved.
What I did first:
10. Teleported to Cerulean City.
11. Went to the Nugget Bridge.
12. The menu opened itself!
13. I closed it.
14. Mew didn't appear! I read the article, so I soft resetted.
After that, I tried this:
10. Walked to Cerulean City.
11. When I left the Route, the menu appeared!
12. I closed it.
13. Mew didn't appear!

I think the problem was #9, but I'm not sure. [[User:Alakazam 2|Alakazam 2]]

== "I saw your feat from the grass!" ==

[[File:Feat.jpg|thumb|right|Visual proof that "feat" is indeed the word. This is true not only in [[Generation I]], but its [[Generation III]] remakes as well.]]
I can't believe people are still insisting that "[[Wiktionary:Feat|feat]]" is a misspelling of "[[Wiktionary:Feet|feet]]". If anyone even bothered to read a dictionary definition, one can tell that feat is most definitely a word, and as such, can deduce that the Jr. Trainer ([[Camper]] in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}) was referring to the act of the [[player character]] clearing the [[Nugget Bridge]] challenge. In fact, given the barriers across the water, it would make absolutely no sense for the Jr. Trainer to claim he saw the player's feet. In conclusion, the line as given in the game is correct as it is, and any attempt to change the correct "feat" to the incorrect "feet", especially if citing a "spelling error", will result in a warning, and potentially a block if things go too far. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 05:40, 9 November 2009 (UTC)
:Lol, funny thing is, I understood when I first played Blue. I was 6. [[User:Porygon-Z|'''Porygon-''']][[User_talk:Porygon-Z|'''Z''']] 05:45, 9 November 2009 (UTC)

==Move==
"Mew glitch" is a bad name, as it infers that the glitch is centered on Mew, when in fact Mew is simply what many people use this glitch to catch. Rather, I suggest a name like {{red link|Trainer flee glitch}}. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|Snorlax]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|Monster]]. Help [[User:SnorlaxMonster/GlitchEvobox|here]] 03:08, 12 December 2009 (UTC)
:I'm not sure... I think the Trainer flee glitch as you call it isn't considered canon like Mew glitch... as in known throughout the world... [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 03:32, 12 December 2009 (UTC)
::Well, Mew glitch would stay redirect, but I do see the problem with it being commonly known as the Mew glitch. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|Snorlax]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|Monster]]. Help [[User:SnorlaxMonster/GlitchEvobox|here]] 04:42, 12 December 2009 (UTC)
:::I think I know. The third method AKA Ditto Trick could become its own article as it involves Ditto, while the other 2 are specifically for catching Mew, and can be left as Mew Glitch. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|Snorlax]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|Monster]]. Help [[User:SnorlaxMonster/GlitchEvobox|here]] 10:43, 12 December 2009 (UTC)
::::Any thoughts? --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 10:39, 28 February 2010 (UTC)
:::::I agree, I never liked the term "Mew Glitch" either. It has absolutely nothing to do with Mew, but can be used to obtain any Pokemon. Likewise, the "methods" in the article should go as well, they're just the same ones copy-pasted all over the net by people who have no idea how the glitch actually work. A proper description of the glitch, how to use it, and what you can do with it is what an article should be about, not the same stupid "follow these steps to catch Mew!!!" crap you see everywhere. Ditto doesn't really have anything to do with the glitch either, he's just a handy way of getting the Pokemon you want out of it, so a proper name should be "Wild Pokemon Manipulation Glitch" or something. [[User:Adamant|Adamant]] 22:10, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
Make the article on Wild Pokémon manipulation glitch and make the mew glitch one explain just the mew method maybe? Although, this article does actually explain about gettting mew. [[User:OwnageMuch|OwnageMuch]] 02:59, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
:It may not be the 'proper' term for it, but everything I have seen refers to it as the Mew glitch.. even when it's used for getting glitch Pokémon. When it comes to unofficial terms, best go with something that most if not all fans use. ▫▪''[[User:Tina|Ťïňắ]]'' [[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|♥]] 03:03, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
::Ignore what I said before, this is right^ [[User:OwnageMuch|OwnageMuch]] 05:22, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
:::Yes, but Ditto glitch is another common term (this article even uses it). I suggest a split so that the Ditto glitch is Method 3 and Mew glitch methods 1 and 2. I have the same problem with the [[Celebi egg glitch]], which really only describes how to get Celebi, making a note that it can be used in other situations. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 10:25, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
::::That actually sounds like it'd be a good idea- put Method 3 on its own page titled Ditto glitch (or even just an entire article with Ditto-related glitches, such a glitchy 'mon).. and keep Methods 1 and 2 on this page. Celebi egg trick also really needs a re-write so it's more neutral instead of being like HEERS HOW 2 GET CEREBI!!!... ▫▪''[[User:Tina|Ťïňắ]]'' [[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|♥]] 21:33, 11 March 2010 (UTC)

==Level 1 Pokémon==
[[User:OwnageMuch|A user]] decided that this section be removed as it works everywhere. Can someone reword the section (not delete) so that it describes how to do it anywhere. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 10:39, 28 February 2010 (UTC)
 
:[[User:OwnageMuch|A user]] was not lying. He did not put it on the talk page as Bulbapedia kept crashing. All it needs to say is "the opponents attack stage from the battle before being higher or lower causes the Pokémon found's level to be changes, which the article previously said, then just say a level 1 Pokémon (which can be caught with this glitch) with whatever algorithm will level to 100. I'm pretty sure it already says it in the article anyway. [[User:OwnageMuch|OwnageMuch]] 04:09, 1 March 2010 (UTC)
::Alright, [[User:SnorlaxMonster|another user]] will put a section on [[List of minor glitches]] about the glitch that occurs with level 1 Pokémon which causes them to level up to 100. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 06:46, 1 March 2010 (UTC)
:::And [[User:OwnageMuch|a <strike>lazy</strike> user]] will thank [[User:SnorlaxMonster|another user]] very much. [[User:OwnageMuch|OwnageMuch]] 02:54, 2 March 2010 (UTC)

Talk:Mew glitch

2010-06-30T07:06:41Z

Raikami: /* Intro */

On the subject of the lavender comment:

The original use of this glitch involved Lavender Town, but the version useable at the earliest point in-game is Cerulean. Wherever the first trainer you "evaded" is is where you should go to trigger your fight.

-coppro

I know which special stat number corresponds to which Pokemon. Should I make a section for that in the article?

== Green ==

Does this glich work in the Japanese Green verison?

Yes, I just tested it mysself. This glitch does work with Japanese Red and Green. I haven't tested Japanese Blue, but I assume it works as well since it is so similar to the English Red and Blue.--[[User:Rby4ever|Rby4ever]] 08:26, 17 September 2006 (UTC)

== Fire Red ==

Does this glitch work in Fire Red Version for GBA?
:Probably not. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]][[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]] 05:22, 13 November 2005 (CST)
:Nope. - [[User:MrWho|MrWho]] 22:46, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
==Cubone==

I caught a Cubone using Method 1#, do exactly the same only instead of the youngster the Hiker![[image:ani025MS.gif]][[User:No.1fan|Sonic]] [[User talk:No.1fan|Pikachu]] [[user:no.1fan/mission|RTP]]|[[user:no.1fan/reasons|1#fan]] [[image:ani155MS.gif ]][[image:ani001MS.gif]] 08:12, 11 February 2008 (UTC)
And a Lapras![[image:ani025MS.gif]][[User:No.1fan|Sonic]] [[User talk:No.1fan|Pikachu]] [[user:no.1fan/mission|RTP]]|[[user:no.1fan/reasons|1#fan]] [[image:ani155MS.gif ]][[image:ani001MS.gif]] 08:17, 11 February 2008 (UTC)

== New Mew ==

I found another trainer that bears Mew. The Swimmer♂ in Misty's Gym makes the glitch possible too.[[image:ani025MS.gif]][[User:No.1fan|Sonic]] [[User talk:No.1fan|Pikachu]] [[user:no.1fan/mission|RTP]]|[[user:no.1fan/reasons|1#fan]] [[image:ani155MS.gif ]][[image:ani001MS.gif]] 16:27, 11 February 2008 (UTC)
:Any proof??? --'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User talk:Theryguy512|5]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|1]][[User:Theryguy512/Similarities|2]]''' 22:29, 11 February 2008 (UTC)
::Um... No, but it does work. Really![[image:ani025MS.gif]][[User:No.1fan|Sonic]] [[User talk:No.1fan|Pikachu]] [[user:no.1fan/mission|RTP]]|[[user:no.1fan/reasons|1#fan]] [[image:ani155MS.gif ]][[image:ani001MS.gif]] 18:48, 13 February 2008 (UTC)
:::Hmm........--'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User talk:Theryguy512|5]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|1]][[User:Theryguy512/Similarities|2]]''' 22:49, 13 February 2008 (UTC)
::::I don't think it should make much of a difference if it's added or not. But if it works then put it in. Just check a couple of times that it works. [[User:Tesh|'''TESHIGIGAS''']] 22:50, 13 February 2008 (UTC)
:::::Agreed. --'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User talk:Theryguy512|5]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|1]][[User:Theryguy512/Similarities|2]]''' 01:08, 14 February 2008 (UTC)

== Another way to get Mew. ==

Instead of going to Lavender Town afterwards you can also go down to Saffron City and before you enter the gate to go toward Lavender Town you encounter him.--[[User:Pmddbzaotil|Pmddbzaotil]] 21:29, 5 July 2008 (UTC)

== L. 1-7 Mew ==
I heard once that lowering the Ditto or Trainer Pokémon's Attack modifier lowers the resulting wild Pokémon's level. Like if you use Growl six times on the Youngster's Slowpoke before beating it, the Mew will be L. 1. Since you can't increase its Attack, it can't get any higher than L. 7. If anyone would care to verify, that would be great. --[[User:Fsilone|隼也]] 18:01, 24 August 2008 (UTC)
:Yes, that's true. That was first discovered at a speedrunning forum. [[User:IIMarckus|IIMarckus]] 18:51, 24 August 2008 (UTC)

== 3rd Person ==

Should this be from a third person? [[User:Ht14|ht14]] 02:12, 18 September 2008 (UTC)
:Yeah. I was thinking that we should clean this page up so it doesn't look like a walkthrough. I mean, of course, it pretty much is... but yes. Remove the yous. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 02:15, 18 September 2008 (UTC)
::It's pretty hard though, that's all. [[User:Ht14|ht14]] 02:16, 18 September 2008 (UTC)
:::We shouldn't be using the command form either. That means, no "Go to" or "Do this". That's the second person just as much as "then you do this"; command form implies second person. So just removing the "yous" doesn't work either. So this needs to be cleaned up even more so that just removing the "yous".[[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 16:13, 19 October 2008 (UTC)
::::I changed it all to "the player", so i think it's fine now [[User:Leaf Storm|Leaf Storm]] 18:58, 15 November 2008 (UTC)

== Two Mew Available and the Swimmer at the Gym ==

Gym trainers are unchallengeable after their Leader has been defeated. Thus, while you can avoid that swimmer and he has the correct stats on his Pokémon, he can't be challenged for the sake of the Mew Trick. Someone didn't do their research. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 12:51, 19 October 2008 (UTC)
:And that someone was me. The swimmer is involved in the first method, which doesn't need cut, so can be done before Misty. Sorry for the commotion. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 12:58, 19 October 2008 (UTC)
::Did you test it? Or am I still the only one to have done it?''[[User:no.1fan|'''Sonic''']][[User talk:no.1fan|'''Pikachu''']]''[[User:no.1fan/reasons|'''The No.1fan''']] 18:18, 2 November 2008 (UTC)

== Yellow ==

How about the English Yellow Version? Has anybody tested that? Yeah, it does, I've just done it. I'll work this into the main article.--[[User:Ggled|Ggled]] 11:09, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
:Please add new comments to the bottom of the page and with the (+) button at the top of the page, thank you. And sign your comments with four tildes (~). Thank you again. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 15:16, 15 February 2009 (UTC)

== Hello ==

Hello. I have the strategy guide for Yellow version, which I can use to transfer images from the book into this site, if it helps.--[[User:Tmwps|Tmwps]] 08:20, 17 March 2009 (UTC)

== Glitch not working right! ==

The glitch isn't working right for me. Here's what I did:
1. Caught an Abra.
2. Saved.
''This part is what I'm supposed to do. I just explained it badly.
3. walked to the Junior Trainer next to the bridge
4. Opened the menu.
5. Teleported.
6. He saw me, but I ended up in Cerulean City.
OK, I'm done with the bad explaining.''
7. Fought the Youngster with the Slowpoke.
8. Won.
9. Saved.
What I did first:
10. Teleported to Cerulean City.
11. Went to the Nugget Bridge.
12. The menu opened itself!
13. I closed it.
14. Mew didn't appear! I read the article, so I soft resetted.
After that, I tried this:
10. Walked to Cerulean City.
11. When I left the Route, the menu appeared!
12. I closed it.
13. Mew didn't appear!

I think the problem was #9, but I'm not sure. [[User:Alakazam 2|Alakazam 2]]

== "I saw your feat from the grass!" ==

[[File:Feat.jpg|thumb|right|Visual proof that "feat" is indeed the word. This is true not only in [[Generation I]], but its [[Generation III]] remakes as well.]]
I can't believe people are still insisting that "[[Wiktionary:Feat|feat]]" is a misspelling of "[[Wiktionary:Feet|feet]]". If anyone even bothered to read a dictionary definition, one can tell that feat is most definitely a word, and as such, can deduce that the Jr. Trainer ([[Camper]] in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}) was referring to the act of the [[player character]] clearing the [[Nugget Bridge]] challenge. In fact, given the barriers across the water, it would make absolutely no sense for the Jr. Trainer to claim he saw the player's feet. In conclusion, the line as given in the game is correct as it is, and any attempt to change the correct "feat" to the incorrect "feet", especially if citing a "spelling error", will result in a warning, and potentially a block if things go too far. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 05:40, 9 November 2009 (UTC)
:Lol, funny thing is, I understood when I first played Blue. I was 6. [[User:Porygon-Z|'''Porygon-''']][[User_talk:Porygon-Z|'''Z''']] 05:45, 9 November 2009 (UTC)

==Move==
"Mew glitch" is a bad name, as it infers that the glitch is centered on Mew, when in fact Mew is simply what many people use this glitch to catch. Rather, I suggest a name like {{red link|Trainer flee glitch}}. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|Snorlax]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|Monster]]. Help [[User:SnorlaxMonster/GlitchEvobox|here]] 03:08, 12 December 2009 (UTC)
:I'm not sure... I think the Trainer flee glitch as you call it isn't considered canon like Mew glitch... as in known throughout the world... [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 03:32, 12 December 2009 (UTC)
::Well, Mew glitch would stay redirect, but I do see the problem with it being commonly known as the Mew glitch. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|Snorlax]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|Monster]]. Help [[User:SnorlaxMonster/GlitchEvobox|here]] 04:42, 12 December 2009 (UTC)
:::I think I know. The third method AKA Ditto Trick could become its own article as it involves Ditto, while the other 2 are specifically for catching Mew, and can be left as Mew Glitch. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|Snorlax]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|Monster]]. Help [[User:SnorlaxMonster/GlitchEvobox|here]] 10:43, 12 December 2009 (UTC)
::::Any thoughts? --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 10:39, 28 February 2010 (UTC)
:::::I agree, I never liked the term "Mew Glitch" either. It has absolutely nothing to do with Mew, but can be used to obtain any Pokemon. Likewise, the "methods" in the article should go as well, they're just the same ones copy-pasted all over the net by people who have no idea how the glitch actually work. A proper description of the glitch, how to use it, and what you can do with it is what an article should be about, not the same stupid "follow these steps to catch Mew!!!" crap you see everywhere. Ditto doesn't really have anything to do with the glitch either, he's just a handy way of getting the Pokemon you want out of it, so a proper name should be "Wild Pokemon Manipulation Glitch" or something. [[User:Adamant|Adamant]] 22:10, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
Make the article on Wild Pokémon manipulation glitch and make the mew glitch one explain just the mew method maybe? Although, this article does actually explain about gettting mew. [[User:OwnageMuch|OwnageMuch]] 02:59, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
:It may not be the 'proper' term for it, but everything I have seen refers to it as the Mew glitch.. even when it's used for getting glitch Pokémon. When it comes to unofficial terms, best go with something that most if not all fans use. ▫▪''[[User:Tina|Ťïňắ]]'' [[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|♥]] 03:03, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
::Ignore what I said before, this is right^ [[User:OwnageMuch|OwnageMuch]] 05:22, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
:::Yes, but Ditto glitch is another common term (this article even uses it). I suggest a split so that the Ditto glitch is Method 3 and Mew glitch methods 1 and 2. I have the same problem with the [[Celebi egg glitch]], which really only describes how to get Celebi, making a note that it can be used in other situations. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 10:25, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
::::That actually sounds like it'd be a good idea- put Method 3 on its own page titled Ditto glitch (or even just an entire article with Ditto-related glitches, such a glitchy 'mon).. and keep Methods 1 and 2 on this page. Celebi egg trick also really needs a re-write so it's more neutral instead of being like HEERS HOW 2 GET CEREBI!!!... ▫▪''[[User:Tina|Ťïňắ]]'' [[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|♥]] 21:33, 11 March 2010 (UTC)

==Level 1 Pokémon==
[[User:OwnageMuch|A user]] decided that this section be removed as it works everywhere. Can someone reword the section (not delete) so that it describes how to do it anywhere. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 10:39, 28 February 2010 (UTC)
 
:[[User:OwnageMuch|A user]] was not lying. He did not put it on the talk page as Bulbapedia kept crashing. All it needs to say is "the opponents attack stage from the battle before being higher or lower causes the Pokémon found's level to be changes, which the article previously said, then just say a level 1 Pokémon (which can be caught with this glitch) with whatever algorithm will level to 100. I'm pretty sure it already says it in the article anyway. [[User:OwnageMuch|OwnageMuch]] 04:09, 1 March 2010 (UTC)
::Alright, [[User:SnorlaxMonster|another user]] will put a section on [[List of minor glitches]] about the glitch that occurs with level 1 Pokémon which causes them to level up to 100. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 06:46, 1 March 2010 (UTC)
:::And [[User:OwnageMuch|a <strike>lazy</strike> user]] will thank [[User:SnorlaxMonster|another user]] very much. [[User:OwnageMuch|OwnageMuch]] 02:54, 2 March 2010 (UTC)