- MEW redirects here. For the Trading Card Game set that uses this set identifier, see 151 (TCG).
Mew (Japanese: ミュウ Mew) is a Psychic-type Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Mew is notable for its unique ability to learn every Technical Machine, Technical Record, Hidden Machine, and Move Tutor move (except those exclusive to a particular Pokémon or group of Pokémon, such as Volt Tackle and Secret Sword).
It is a member of the Mew duo along with Mewtwo.
Mew was first officially revealed in the May 1996 issue of CoroCoro[1], less than two months after Pokémon Red and Green were released in Japan.
Biology
Mew is a pink, bipedal Pokémon with mammalian features. It has a rounded, wide snout; triangular ears; and large, blue eyes. It has short arms with three-fingered paws and large hind paws with oval markings on the soles. Its tail is long and thin with an ovoid tip. Its fur is so fine and thin, it can only be seen under a microscope. Mew is said to have the DNA of every single Pokémon contained within its body, allowing Mew to learn and use any attack.
Mew has shown a playful, childish personality, showing signs of high intelligence, curiosity, shyness, playfulness, and even selflessness. It is incredibly adaptable, able to travel freely on land, water or air, possibly due to its unique DNA. As seen in several occasions, it has the ability create an orb of energy around itself for protection, these can come in many colors, such as green, yellow and pink. The pink orb in special, can also take the form of a bouncy bubble, mostly used for Mew's entertainment. Mew is said to have been a common species in the past, but for unknown reasons, it has disappeared completly, thought to be extinct. In the anime, Mew was shown to create a great rivalry with its clone, Mewtwo.
According to the anime's radio drama, The Birth of Mewtwo, Mew was discovered by Jessie's mother, Miyamoto, who registered its cry in a Forest 20 years before the events of the Generation I. It was worshiped for its protection by ancient people who created a song in its honor and believed it appeared once a year with the rising sun. It wasn't rediscovered until 18 years after Miyamoto met Mew by sunrise on the peak of a high mountain.
Reports found in Cinnabar Island's Pokémon Mansion note scientific expeditions that have sighted Mew. Since Mew can make itself invisible at will, very few people have knowingly seen it, leading some scientists to declare it extinct and most to assume it to be a mirage. It will only show itself to a person who is pure of heart and has a strong desire to see it for themselves. Mew is shown in the anime to be capable of splitting to transform into two Pokémon at the same time.
Mew is the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move Genesis Supernova.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Mew fought its clone Mewtwo to stop it from destroying the world. Afterwards, it made cameo appearances in anime works related to the movie, such as The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin and Mewtwo Returns before the movie was remade into Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution.
A Mew was the guardian of the Tree of Beginning in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
Mew first appeared in a flashback in Enter Pikachu!, four years prior to the events of Pokémon - I Choose You!. Goh and Chloe spotted it while attending Professor Oak's Summer Camp, where it was seen battling a Nidoking. Mew soon ran off, leading Goh and Chloe to chase it. This Mew has made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Other
A Mew appeared in PK14.
In The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, a Mirage Mew helped sabotage the Mirage Master's plans.
Minor appearances
A Mew appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
In the opening sequence of The Rise of Darkrai, a Mew was attacked by Mewtwo.
Mew made its main series debut in the boss fantasy of A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!. As of this episode, every Generation I Pokémon appeared in at least one episode of the anime.
In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, an image of a Mew was on a computer screen used by Mewtwo's creators.
A Mew appeared in the ending credits in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade.
Mew made its main series physical debut in Alola, Kanto!, flying around near Professor Oak's Laboratory. As of this episode, every Generation I Pokémon physically appeared in at least one episode of the anime.
A Mew appeared in a fantasy in That New Old Gang of Mine!.
A silhouetted Mew appeared in a fantasy in Healing the Healer!.
Pokémon Origins
A Mew appeared at the end of File 4: Charizard, being the only Generation I Pokémon that Red had not caught by the end of the miniseries.
GOTCHA!
A Mew briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
Movie adaptations
- Main article: Mew (M01)
- Main article: Mew (M08)
Two different Mew appear in the manga adaptations of the first and eighth Pokémon movies.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Mew (Adventures)
Mew debuted in A Glimpse of the Glow.
In The Jynx Jinx, Green's Ditto, nicknamed Ditty, transformed into Mew as an example to Red. It later used this form to lure the Team Rocket Grunts away.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
A Mew appeared as a silhouette in Let's Aim For The Goal!.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
A Mew appeared in a flashback in Being Stalked by a Scorbunny–and Challenging a Snorlax in Dynamax Form?!.
A Mew appeared in Getting More than You Battled For!.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Mew appeared in Obtain the Moon Stone!!, where it was revealed to be a woman who accidentally transformed into Mew after an experiment went wrong. She eventually reverted to her normal form.
Giovanni caught a Mew as part of the supplies used for the creation of Mewtwo. It was released along with Mewtwo after the creation was unsuccessful.
Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
Red befriended a Mew in Showdown! Clefairy VS Mew!!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Mew (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. series
In Super Smash Bros., Mew will sometimes appear out of a Poké Ball. When summoned, it will use Fly to leave the arena. In single-player, the summoner is awarded the "Mew Catcher" bonus, worth 15,000 points.
After unlocking every character in Super Smash Bros. Melee, there is a 1 in 251 chance of Mew appearing from a Poké Ball. The thrower of the Poké Ball receives the same "Mew Catcher" bonus.
Mew returns again as a rare Pokémon in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, the chance of it appearing is 1 in 493 this time. Like the other "secret" Pokémon, it drops rare items instead of just flying away. In Mew's case, the items are CDs. However, once all the pick-up CDs are obtained, it will drop Stickers instead.
Mew returns in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U and comes out of a Poké Ball (rarely) and/or Master Ball (rare, but less rare than a Poké Ball).
Mew returns yet again in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, once again as a rare Poké Ball summon, but also as a Spirit.
Throughout the series, Mew, much like Mewtwo, is roughly akin to its portrayal in the first movie, especially having Kōichi Yamadera reprise his role.
Melee trophy information
Mew is an extremely rare Pokémon that has been seen by only a few people. Information on every Pokémon in the world is contained in Mew's cell structure, so it has the ability to use any and all TMs and HMs. Some Pokémon scholars believe Mew to be the ancestor of all existing Pokémon, but the idea is debatable.
Brawl trophy information
"A New Species Pokémon. An extremely rare Pokémon that contains the DNA of all other Pokémon, it is thought by many scholars to be a Pokémon ancestor, considering the wide range of moves it can use. On top of being able to make itself invisible, Mew can also transform into any opponent Pokémon and use characteristics and moves in exactly the same way."
Mew trophy in
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
3DS/Wii U trophy information
Mew appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.
NA: Mew is a Pokémon previously thought to be extinct but rediscovered by Dr. Fuji. This Legendary Pokémon doesn't often show itself to humans, so it is considered quite lucky to see one. In Smash Bros., Mew will appear and then use Fly to sail away, leaving behind a gift. Thanks, Mew!
PAL: Mew was thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered by Dr. Fuji in Guyana. This Mythical Pokémon doesn't often show itself to humans, so it's considered very lucky to see one. In this game, it will float upwards and leave a present behind. If only Mew would turn up more often, eh?
Mew appears in the seventh course, Rainbow Cloud. Although the game is not combat-oriented, the difficulty of photographing Mew effectively makes it the game's boss. Mew floats in a bubble that turns opaque when the zoom is activated, so players must throw a series of Pester Balls or Food at it to break the bubble so Mew will come out for a clear shot. Photographing Mew gets an automatic bonus of 2500 points, making it the highest-ranking Pokémon in the game with the highest possible score of 10,000 points with perfect positioning, size, and pose.
- Main article: Mew (UNITE)
Mew is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged attacker.
Mew in the music video for Celestial
Celestial
Mew appeared in the music video for Celestial by Ed Sheeran.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
The Pokédex entry from Japanese Pokémon Blue and LeafGreen had some localization changes:
- 「いまでも まぼろしの ポケモンと いわれる。そのすがたを みたものは ぜんこくでも ほとんど いない。」 (It is still called a Mythical Pokémon. Its shape was seen by almost no one in the entire country.)BLG
- This entry uses the Japanese term for Mythical Pokémon (literally: Illusory Pokémon), but it predates the definitive split between Legendary and Mythical in English media. The localization calls Mew a "mirage" instead.
- In the localization, Mew is said to be a mirage by "many experts". However, the Japanese text does not mention any experts.
- In Japanese, it is said that almost no one has seen Mew in the entire country (全国). In English, this was changed to "worldwide".
Generation I
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Kanto #151
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Red(JPN)
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(This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
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Green
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Red(ENG)
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So rare that it is still said to be a mirage by many experts. Only a few people have seen it worldwide.
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Blue
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Yellow
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When viewed through a microscope, this Pokémon's short, fine, delicate hair can be seen.
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Stadium
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A mythical Pokémon of South America which had been thought extinct. A growing number of people have seen it recently.
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Generation II
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Johto #250
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Gold
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Apparently, it appears only to those people who are pure of heart and have a strong desire to see it.
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Silver
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Its DNA is said to contain the genetic codes of all Pokémon, so it can use all kinds of techniques.
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Crystal
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Because it can learn any move, some people began research to see if it is the ancestor of all Pokémon.
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Stadium 2
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Apparently, it appears only to those people who are pure of heart and have a strong desire to see it.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #—
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Kanto #151
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Ruby
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Mew is said to possess the genetic composition of all Pokémon. It is capable of making itself invisible at will, so it entirely avoids notice even if it approaches people.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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A Mew is said to possess the genes of all Pokémon. It is capable of making itself invisible at will, so it entirely avoids notice even if it approaches people.
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FireRed
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A Pokémon of South America that was thought to have been extinct. It is very intelligent and learns any move.
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LeafGreen
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So rare that it is still said to be a mirage by many experts. Only a few people have seen it worldwide.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #255
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Diamond
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Because it can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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Apparently, it appears only to those people who are pure of heart and have a strong desire to see it.
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SoulSilver
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Its DNA is said to contain the genetic codes of all Pokémon, so it can use all kinds of techniques.
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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Because it is able to use every move, there are many scientists who believe that it is the ancestor of all Pokémon.
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White
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Black 2
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Because it can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #—
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X
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Because it can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon.
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Y
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Its DNA is said to contain the genetic codes of all Pokémon, so it can use all kinds of techniques.
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Omega Ruby
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Mew is said to possess the genetic composition of all Pokémon. It is capable of making itself invisible at will, so it entirely avoids notice even if it approaches people.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VIII
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Galar #—
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
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Sword
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It's very intelligent and can use an incredible variety of moves. Many believe that all other Pokémon are descendants of this one.*
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Shield
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This mythical Pokémon is said to be extinct, but sightings of it are still being reported to this day.*
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Brilliant Diamond
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Because it can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon.
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Shining Pearl
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Game locations
In side games
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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Also, in Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2, Mew is available as a rental Pokémon after the player beats Round 1 of the Prime Cup.
Games
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Event
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Language/Region
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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RG
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Legendary Pokémon Offer Mew
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Japanese
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Japan
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5
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April 15 to May 14, 1996
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RG
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Pokémon 2 Production Start announcement Mew
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Japanese
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Japan
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5
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July 15 to August 9, 1996
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RG
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4th Next Generation World Hobby Fair Mew
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Japanese
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Japan
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5
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August 23 to 24, 1996
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RGB
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CoroCoro 20th Anniversary Mew
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Japanese
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Japan
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5
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May 15 to June 12, 1997
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RGB
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Nintendo Space World '97 Mew
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Japanese
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Japan
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5
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November 22 to 24, 1997
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RGB
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7th Next Generation World Hobby Fair Mew
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Japanese
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Japan
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?
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December 7, 1997 to February 15, 1998
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RGBY
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Nintendo Space World '99 Mew
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Japanese
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Japan
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5
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August 27 to 29, 1999
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RBY
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Poké Tour Mew
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English
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Australia
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5
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September 18 to October 9, 1999
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RBY
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Pokémon League Nintendo Training Tour '99 Mew
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English
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United States
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5
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October 9 to November 7, 1999
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RBY
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Nintendo Power Mew
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English
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North America
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5
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November 1999 to January 2, 2000
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RBY
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U.S. Toys "R" Us Mew
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English
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United States
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5
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December 8 to 12, 1999
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RBY
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Canada Toys "R" Us Mew
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English
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Canada
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5
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January 15 to 21, 2000
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RBY
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U.S. Pokémon 2000 Stadium Tour Mew
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English
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United States
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5
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February 5 to April 9, 2000
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RBY
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Canada Pokémon 2000 Stadium Tour Mew
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English
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Canada
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5
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March 2000
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RB
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Nintendo Official Magazine Tour Mew
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English
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United Kingdom Republic of Ireland
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5
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April 1 to 28, 2000
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RBY
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Pokémon Patrol Mew
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English
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Canada
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5
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May 20 to September 4, 2000
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RB
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Mews Flash Mew
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English
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England
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5
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May 27, 2000
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RB
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Spain Pokémon Tournament Mew
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Spanish
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Spain
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5
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June 2000
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RBY
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France Pokémon Tournament Mew
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French
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France
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5
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July 1, 2000
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RBY
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Pokémon Championship 2000 Mew
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English
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United Kingdom Republic of Ireland
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5
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July 15 to August 14, 2000
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RBY
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Millennium Dome Mew
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English
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England
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5
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September 1 to 3, 2000
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RBY
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Sydney Pokémon Championship 2000 Mew
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English
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Australia
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5
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September 12 to 22, 2000
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RBY
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Christmas Present Mew
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German
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Germany
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5
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December 5 to 20, 2000
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RBY
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Cora Châtelineau Mew
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English
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Belgium
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5
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2000
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GSC
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Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Mew
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English
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United States
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5
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November 22 to 28, 2002
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RSEFRLG
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Hadō Mew
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Japanese
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Japan
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10
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June 25 to August 31, 2005
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RSEFRLG
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PokéPark Mew
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Japanese
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Taiwan
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30
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May 10 to June 4, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Mystery Mew
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English
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United States
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10
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September 30, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Aura Mew
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Italian
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Italy
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10
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July 7 to 8, 2007
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DP
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Fukuoka PalCity Mew
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Japanese
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Japan
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50
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July 15 to 17, 2007
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RSEFRLG
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Aura Mew
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Spanish
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Spain
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10
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July 18 to August 19, 2007
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RSEFRLG
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Aura Mew
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English
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United Kingdom
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10
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August 2 to 26, 2007
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DP
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Makuhari PalCity Mew
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Japanese
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Japan
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50
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August 3 to 5, 2007
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DP
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Nagoya PalCity Mew
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Japanese
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Japan
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50
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August 10 to 12, 2007
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DP
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Yokohama PalCity Mew
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Japanese
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Japan
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50
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August 17 to 19, 2007
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RSEFRLG
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Aura Mew
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German
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Germany
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10
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August 25 to October 7, 2007
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DP
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Osaka PalCity Mew
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Japanese
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Japan
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50
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August 31 to September 2, 2007
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RSEFRLG
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Aura Mew
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French
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France
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10
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2007
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DP
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Nintendo of Korea Mew
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Korean
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South Korea
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50
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March 21 to 22, 2009
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HGSS
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Susumu Mew
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Japanese
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Japan Wi-Fi
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5
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November 11 to 23, 2009
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DPPtHGSS
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Susumu Mew
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Japanese
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Japan Wi-Fi
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5
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January 29 to February 14, 2010
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HGSS
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Fall 2010 Mew
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English
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Wi-Fi
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5
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October 15 to 30, 2010
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HGSS
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Fall 2010 Mew
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French
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Wi-Fi
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5
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October 15 to 30, 2010
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HGSS
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Fall 2010 Mew
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German
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Wi-Fi
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5
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October 15 to 30, 2010
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HGSS
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Fall 2010 Mew
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Italian
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Wi-Fi
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5
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October 15 to 30, 2010
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HGSS
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Fall 2010 Mew
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Spanish
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Wi-Fi
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5
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October 15 to 30, 2010
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XYORAS
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Pokémon 20th Anniversary Mew
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American region
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Online
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100
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January 27 to May 31, 2016 June 10 to August 31, 2016
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XYORAS
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Pokémon 20th Anniversary Mew
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PAL region
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Online
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100
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January 27 to May 31, 2016 June 1 to 2, 2016 June 7 to 30, 2016
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ORAS
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Game Freak Mew
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All
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South Korea
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5
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February 27 to 28, 2016
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XYORAS
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Game Freak Mew
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Japanese region
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Online
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5
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February 27, 2016 to March 31, 2017
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RGBY VC
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Game Freak Mew
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Japanese
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Japan
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5
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March 19 to May 8, 2016
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XYORAS
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Game Freak Mew
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Japanese region
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Online
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5
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July 16 to December 18, 2016
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XYORAS
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Game Freak Mew
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Taiwanese region
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Online
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5
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July 16 to December 18, 2016
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RBY VC
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Nintendo UK's Pokémon Festival Mew
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English
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United Kingdom
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5
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November 22, 2016
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SM
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2017 Korean World Championship Series Mew
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All
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South Korea
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5
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May 5 to 7, 2017 August 19 to 20, 2017
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PE
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Poké Ball Plus Mew
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All
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Poké Ball Plus
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1
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November 16, 2018 onwards
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SwSh
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Poké Ball Plus Mew
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All
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Poké Ball Plus
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1
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November 15, 2019 onwards
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SV
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My very own Mew
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All
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Online
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5
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August 8 to September 18, 2023
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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100
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160 - 207
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310 - 404
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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Total: 600
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 100.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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While Mew is Transformed into other Pokémon, type effectiveness depends on the type(s) of the Pokémon transformed into.
Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mew
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Mew
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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Mew can learn every TM move in Generation IX.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mew
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Mew
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Mew
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mew
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Mew
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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![Psychic PA.png](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/5/5f/Psychic_PA.png)
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Field move:
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None
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Loops: 18
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Min. exp.: 150
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Max. exp.: 250
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Browser entry R-213
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Mew is a rare Pokémon considered to be a mirage. It does flips and can go invisible.
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Not available in the present.
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Poké Assist: (past)
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![Psychic Assist.png](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/5/5d/Psychic_Assist.png)
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Field move: (past)
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![Psy Power 1 field move.png](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/a/a0/Psy_Power_1_field_move.png) (Psy Power ×1)
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Browser entry N-222
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It lets loose psychic orbs at Pokémon.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds
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Base HP: 59
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Base Attack: 83
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Base Defense: 59
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Base Speed: 70
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Pokémon Battle Trozei
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Attack Power:
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★★★★★
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Power of Six
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Increases the damage dealt by matching six Pokémon.
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Pokémon GO
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Base HP: 225
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Base Attack: 210
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Base Defense: 210
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Egg Distance: N/A
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Buddy Distance: 20 km
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Evolution Requirement: N/A
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Fast Attacks: Pound, Steel Wing, Charge Beam, Shadow Claw, Volt Switch, Struggle Bug, Frost Breath, Dragon Tail, Infestation, Poison Jab, Rock Smash, Snarl, Cut, Waterfall
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Charged Attacks: Psychic, Ancient Power, Dragon Claw, Psyshock, Ice Beam, Blizzard, Hyper Beam, Solar Beam, Thunderbolt, Thunder, Flame Charge, Low Sweep, Overheat, Focus Blast, Energy Ball, Stone Edge, Gyro Ball, Bulldoze, Rock Slide, Grass Knot, Flash Cannon, Wild Charge, Dark Pulse, Dazzling Gleam, Surf
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New Pokémon Snap
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Photodex entry #060
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Mew is an incredibly intelligent Pokémon that lives hidden in the ruins. People say it only appears before those who are pure of heart.
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In Pokémon GO, Mew can be obtained by completing the Special Research, A Mythical Discovery.
Evolution data
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Trivia
- Mew was designed by Shigeki Morimoto, which he states at the Heahea City GAME FREAK office. This included its pixel art, cry and Pokédex entry (the one reused in Pokémon FireRed). He also says it was right at the very end of game development.
- Despite being a clone of Mew, Mewtwo appears before Mew in the Pokédex.
- Mew is the only Pokémon out of the first 151 to be left out of the original version of the Pokérap. This may be because Mew still wasn't announced outside of Japan at that time.
- In Generations I and II, due to technical limitations, Mew's category name, New Species, is labeled in game as NEW SPECIE (and in early versions, labeled as NEWSPECIES).
- Mew was a little-known secret when Pokémon Red and Green were first released in Japan. Even Nintendo was not initially aware that Shigeki Morimoto had programmed it into the game.[2]
- According to Shigeki Morimoto, the cartridges for Pokémon Red and Green had about 300 bytes of free space left after the debugging process was complete, and he thought of slotting Mew in as a last-minute addition, even after he was told not to tamper with the games post-debugging.[2] However, Pokémon Red and Green are 373 kilobytes in size and are housed in 512 kilobyte cartridges.[3][4]
- In an interview with Game Freak and Creatures, Inc. in Nintendo Power issue 134, Shigeki Morimoto revealed that he created Mew two weeks before game development was finished.[5]
- In the core series, Mew can only be fought as a wild Pokémon on Faraway Island in Pokémon Emerald. However, this requires the Old Sea Map, an event item only distributed in Japan and Taiwan.
- Mew has the most anime opening appearances of any Mythical Pokémon, with seven in Japan.
- Because Mew can learn any TM:
- In Super Smash Bros., Mew has a chance of 1 out of 151 to appear; in Super Smash Bros. Melee, its chance to appear is 1 out of 251; and in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, its chance to appear is 1 out of 493. This is a reference to how many Pokémon were out during the release of each game (151 in Generation I, 251 in Generation II, and 493 in Generation IV).
- The US release of Mew as an event for Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver happened on the ten-year anniversary of the original release of Gold and Silver.
- Mew was voted the most popular Pokémon in the Pokémon Power Bracket, which included all Legendary and Mythical Pokémon from the first four generations.
- Mew started the trend of every generation until Generation VI introducing a Mythical Pokémon with a base stat total of 600 and a stat distribution of 100 all around. Others that follow this trend include Celebi, Jirachi, Manaphy, Land Forme Shaymin, and Victini.
- At 981 episodes (and over two decades), Mew is the Pokémon species that has taken the longest to physically debut in the main anime series from the start of their generation out of any Pokémon thus far.
- The only ways to legitimately obtain a Shiny Mew are via the Generation II Gotta Catch Em All Event in Thanksgiving 2002, the Old Sea Map on a Japanese copy of Pokémon Emerald, or through the Pokémon Go Mew Masterwork Research quest, which was available for a limited time in Pokémon GO during the Pokémon Go Tour: Kanto event and then became available again for players who missed purchasing it the first time for a few days in early July 2023.
- Only the latter two can exist in modern games, as Gen II's "Gotta Catch Em All" Shiny Mew cannot legitimately be transferred to Generation III or later.
- Mew is the only Pokémon that can be shiny while having the Mightiest Mark.
- Mew is tied with Muk for the shortest English name of all Pokémon.
- Mew has the shortest Korean name of all Pokémon, only consisting of one hangul character.
- Mew is the only Generation I Pokémon that grows medium-slowly and has no three-stage evolution family.
- Mew is the only Pokémon obtainable in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! that cannot have the Pokémon GO origin mark (
) in said games.
Origin
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Designer Shigeki Morimoto stated that Mew's design was based on Mewtwo. Its design was made simpler than Mewtwo in order to take up less space on the cartridge.[6][7]
Appearance wise, Mew's overall physical appearance appears to be based on domestic cats. Several of Mew's features, such as a short muzzle and large hind feet, are commonly found in cats. Its morphology is also vaguely similar to a jerboa, having large hind legs and a long skinny tail. Mew's earliest design in Japan's Red and Green resembled a vertebrate embryo, featuring a large head and small body. It is believed by scientists to be the last universal common ancestor of all other Pokémon, which, along with its resemblance to an embryo, may be a reference to the recapitulation theory. Mew was soon revised and became mostly mammalian with cat-like traits, while still retaining several embryonic features such as having short fine hair and small forearms.
Name origin
Mew may be a combination of mutant or mutation and new It may also involve 妙 myō (wonderful, exquisite).
According to Julien Bardakoff, the French localizer for Pokémon Red and Blue, he asked if Mew's name was based on the English onomatopoeia for a cat's meow, and was explicitly told it was not.[8]
In other languages
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ミュウ Mew
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From mutant or mutation and new, as well as 妙 myō
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French
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Mew
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Same as English/Japanese name
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Spanish
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Mew
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Same as English/Japanese name
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German
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Mew
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Same as English/Japanese name
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Italian
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Mew
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Same as English/Japanese name
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Korean
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뮤 Mew
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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夢幻 / 梦幻 Mènghuàn
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From 夢幻 / 梦幻 mènghuàn
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Cantonese Chinese
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夢幻 Muhngwaahn* 夢夢 Muhngmuhng*
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From 夢幻 muhngwaahn From 夢 muhng doubled
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More languages
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Albanian
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Mju
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Transcription of English name
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Arabic
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ميو Mew
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Bulgarian
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Мю Myu
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Greek
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Μιου Miou Μεόυ Meóu
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Transcription of English name
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Hebrew
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מיו Myu
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Transliteration of English name
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Hindi
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म्यू Mew
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Transliteration of English name
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Brazilian Portuguese
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Mew
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Same as English/Japanese name
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Russian
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Мью M'yu
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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มิว Mio
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Transcription of Japanese name
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