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==Biology==
==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 {{wp|DNA}} of every single Pokémon contained within its body, allowing Mew to learn and use any attack.
Mew is a pink, bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} 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 {{wp|DNA}} of every single Pokémon contained within its body, allowing Mew to learn and use any attack.


As demonstrated by its behavior in the [[M01|first]] and [[M08|eighth Pokémon movies]], it shows signs of intelligence, curiosity, shyness, playfulness, and even selflessness. Mew is incredibly adaptable, able to travel freely in the air or underwater. As seen in [[Pokémon Snap]] and the [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Super Smash Bros.]] series, it can create a green, yellow, or pink orb of energy around itself for protection, although only the pink orb is seen in the latter.
As demonstrated by its behavior in the [[M01|first]] and [[M08|eighth Pokémon movies]], it shows signs of intelligence, curiosity, shyness, playfulness, and even selflessness. Mew is incredibly adaptable, able to travel freely in the air or underwater. As seen in [[Pokémon Snap]] and the [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Super Smash Bros.]] series, it can create a green, yellow, or pink orb of energy around itself for protection, although only the pink orb is seen in the latter.
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In the present day in ''[[JN020|Dreams Are Made of These!]]'', Mew {{m|Transform}}ed into a {{p|Lugia}} and attacked {{TRT}}, who had captured [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Goh's Raboot]], and [[Chloe's Yamper]], freeing the trapped Pokémon. Everyone thought it was Lugia, but once it left, Mew revealed itself.
In the present day in ''[[JN020|Dreams Are Made of These!]]'', Mew {{m|Transform}}ed into a {{p|Lugia}} and attacked {{TRT}}, who had captured [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Goh's Raboot]], and [[Chloe's Yamper]], freeing the trapped Pokémon. Everyone thought it was Lugia, but once it left, Mew revealed itself.


Mew reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]''.
Mew reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]''. It reappeared again in [[JN046]].
 
It reappeared in [[JN046]].


Its known moves are {{m|Teleport}}, {{m|Fire Blast}}, and {{m|Transform}}.
Its known moves are {{m|Teleport}}, {{m|Fire Blast}}, and {{m|Transform}}.

Revision as of 21:56, 21 November 2020

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
150MS.png #150: Mewtwo
Pokémon
#152: Chikorita 152MS.png
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Mew (disambiguation).
Mew
New Species Pokémon
ミュウ
Mew
#151
Mew



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Psychic Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ability
Synchronize Cacophony
Cacophony
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Undiscovered
Hatch time
120 cycles
Egg not obtainable
Height
1'04" 0.4 m
Mew
0'0" 0 m
{{{form2}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
8.8 lbs. 4.0 kg
Mew
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form2}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
64
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
270
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Mew
3
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body06.png
Footprint
F151.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Pink
Base friendship
100
External Links

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 Draco Meteor and Secret Sword).

Mew is the last Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex in games prior to Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

It is a member of the Mew duo along with Mewtwo.

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.

As demonstrated by its behavior in the first and eighth Pokémon movies, it shows signs of intelligence, curiosity, shyness, playfulness, and even selflessness. Mew is incredibly adaptable, able to travel freely in the air or underwater. As seen in Pokémon Snap and the Super Smash Bros. series, it can create a green, yellow, or pink orb of energy around itself for protection, although only the pink orb is seen in the latter.

Reports found in Cinnabar Island's Pokémon Mansion note scientific expeditions that have sighted Mew in Guyana, South America, the place where it was first discovered. 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.

Mew is the only known Pokémon capable of using the exclusive Z-Move Genesis Supernova.

In the anime

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201

In the main series

Major appearances

Mew (M01)

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.

Mew (M08)

A Mew was the guardian of the Tree of Beginning in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

Mew (recurring)
Mew in the main series

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. Mew saved a baby Kangaskhan from a fall before leaving. After reporting this to Professor Oak, Goh became determined to make Mew his first capture.

In the present day in Dreams Are Made of These!, Mew Transformed into a Lugia and attacked Team Rocket, who had captured Ash's Pikachu, Goh's Raboot, and Chloe's Yamper, freeing the trapped Pokémon. Everyone thought it was Lugia, but once it left, Mew revealed itself.

Mew reappeared in a flashback in Time After Time!. It reappeared again in JN046.

Its known moves are Teleport, Fire Blast, and Transform.

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.

In Alola, Kanto!, a Mew was flying around near Professor Oak's Laboratory. This is the latest main series physical debut of any of the original 151 Pokémon.

A Mew appeared in a fantasy in JN037.

In Pokémon Origins

At the end of File 4: Charizard, a Mew was the only Generation I Pokémon that Red had not caught by the end of the miniseries.

In the GOTCHA! music video

A Mew briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

In the 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.

In the Pocket Monsters manga

A Mew appeared in a flashback in JNM02.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

A Mew appeared as a silhouette in Let's Aim For The Goal!.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

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.

In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga

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 10,000 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."

3DS/Wii U trophy information

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?

Pokémon Snap

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.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#151
Red(ENG) So rare that it is still said to be a mirage by many experts. Only a few people have seen it worldwide.
Blue
Yellow When viewed through a microscope, this Pokémon's short, fine, delicate hair can be seen.
Stadium A mythical Pokémon of South America which had been thought extinct. A growing number of people have seen it recently.
Generation II Johto
#250
Gold Apparently, it appears only to those people who are pure of heart and have a strong desire to see it.
Silver Its DNA is said to contain the genetic codes of all Pokémon, so it can use all kinds of techniques.
Crystal Because it can learn any move, some people began research to see if it is the ancestor of all Pokémon.
Stadium 2 Apparently, it appears only to those people who are pure of heart and have a strong desire to see it.
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#151
Ruby 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.
Sapphire
Emerald 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.
FireRed A Pokémon of South America that was thought to have been extinct. It is very intelligent and learns any move.
LeafGreen So rare that it is still said to be a mirage by many experts. Only a few people have seen it worldwide.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#255
Diamond Because it can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold Apparently, it appears only to those people who are pure of heart and have a strong desire to see it.
SoulSilver Its DNA is said to contain the genetic codes of all Pokémon, so it can use all kinds of techniques.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black Because it is able to use every move, there are many scientists who believe that it is the ancestor of all Pokémon.
White
Black 2 Because it can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#—
X Because it can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon.
Y Its DNA is said to contain the genetic codes of all Pokémon, so it can use all kinds of techniques.
Omega Ruby 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.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#151
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
Let's Go Pikachu When viewed through a microscope, this Pokémon's short, fine, delicate hair can be seen.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sword It's very intelligent and can use an incredible variety of moves. Many believe that all other Pokémon are descendants of this one.
Shield This mythical Pokémon is said to be extinct, but sightings of it are still being reported to this day.


Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Event
Blue (Japan)
Event
Yellow
Event
Generation II
Gold Silver
Event
Crystal
Event
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Event
Emerald
Faraway Island (requires Old Sea Map)* (only one)
Event
FireRed LeafGreen
Event
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
My Pokémon Ranch
Event
Platinum
My Pokémon Ranch*
Event
HeartGold SoulSilver
Event
Pal Park
Forest
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer
Generation VI
X Y
Event
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Event
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Event
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Trade
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Transfer from Poké Ball Plus
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Transfer from Poké Ball Plus


In side games

Generation I
Snap
Rainbow Cloud
Pinball
Red and Blue Field: Indigo Plateau*
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Random Agent Cards, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Buried Relic (36F-98F)
Ranger
Olive Jungle (event mission 3)
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Deep Mystery Jungle
MD Sky
Deep Mystery Jungle
Ranch
Store 999 Pokémon*
Rumble
Password
PokéPark Wii
Sky Pavilion
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Factory: Sunny Seashore*
Rumble U
Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land (Reward), NFC Figurine
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Mountain of Order: Stage 6
Shuffle
Event: Launch Special: Meet Mew (3DS)
Event: Mew Strikes Again (3DS)
Event: Mew Manifests (3DS)
Event: Mew Appears (3DS)
Event: Launch Special Stage (Mobile)
Event: Mew Strikes Again (Mobile)
Event: Mew Appears (Mobile)
Event: Great Daily Pokémon (Fourth release; 3DS and Mobile)
Rumble World
Legend Terrain: Bastion of Beginnings (All Areas)
Picross
Area 04: Stage 07 (must be unlocked with a password)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Charizard SeaFinal
Masters EX
Log-in Bonus (February 14 to March 16, 2020) (Professor Oak's)


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.

In events

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Emerald Lum Berry Lum Berry (100%)
Events* Salac Berry Salac Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
100
160 - 207 310 - 404
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
Total:
600
Other Pokémon with this total
  • 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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
4/5 ★★★★
Power
2/5 ★★☆☆☆
Skill
5/5 ★★★★★
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★
Jump
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Total
18/25 ★★★☆☆


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

While Mew is Transformed into other Pokémon, type effectiveness depends on the type(s) of the Pokémon transformed into.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Pound Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Reflect Type Normal Status 0000 00——% 15
1010 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000 00——% 20
2020 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000 00——% 40
3030 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5
4040 Life Dew Water Status 0000 00——% 10
5050 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 00——% 20
6060 Metronome Normal Status 0000 00——% 10
7070 Imprison Psychic Status 0000 00——% 10
8080 Transform Normal Status 0000 00——% 10
9090 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 00——% 20
100100 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10
  • 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

By TM/TR

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Mew in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Mew in that game.
  • 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

By tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Burning Jealousy Fire Special 70 100% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Coaching Fighting Status —% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Corrosive Gas Poison Status 100% 40
Sw Sh EP BD SP Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 40 90% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Expanding Force Psychic Special 80 100% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Flip Turn Water Physical 60 100% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Grassy Glide Grass Physical 70 100% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Lash Out Dark Physical 75 100% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Meteor Beam Rock Special 120 90% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Misty Explosion Fairy Special 100 100% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Poltergeist Ghost Physical 110 90% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Rising Voltage Electric Special 70 100% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Scale Shot Dragon Physical 25 90% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Scorching Sands Ground Special 70 100% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Skitter Smack Bug Physical 70 90% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Steel Roller Steel Physical 130 100% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Terrain Pulse Normal Special 50 100% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Triple Axel Ice Physical 20 90% 10
  • 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
I II III IV V VI VII Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
I II III IV V VI VII After You Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 095}}95% 25
I II III IV V VI VII Aqua Tail Water Physical 09090 090}}90% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Aurora Veil Ice Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Barrier × Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical 0000 00—}}—% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Bind Normal Physical 01515 085}}85% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Block Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Bubble Beam Water Special 06565 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100}}100% 25
I II III IV V VI VII Counter Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Covet Normal Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
I II III IV V VI VII Curse Ghost Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
I II III IV V VI VII Defense Curl Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 40
I II III IV V VI VII Defog Flying Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Detect Fighting Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Dragon Breath Dragon Special 06060 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Dragon Rage × Dragon Special 0000 100}}100% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Dual Chop Dragon Physical 04040 090}}90% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Dynamic Punch Fighting Physical 100100 050}}50% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Egg Bomb × Normal Physical 100100 075}}75% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Embargo × Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100}}100% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Fake Out Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Feint Attack × Dark Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Fissure Ground Physical 0000 030}}30% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Flash × Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Frost Breath Ice Special 06060 090}}90% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 095}}95% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Gastro Acid Poison Status 0000 100}}100% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Gravity Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Heal Bell Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Hone Claws Dark Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Horn Drill Normal Physical 0000 030}}30% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Hypnosis Psychic Status 0000 060}}60% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100}}100% 15
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I II III IV V VI VII Me First × Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
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I II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
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I II III IV V VI VII Nature Power Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
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I II III IV V VI VII Nightmare × Ghost Status 0000 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Ominous Wind × Ghost Special 06060 100}}100% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Pain Split Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
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I II III IV V VI VII Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Psych Up Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
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I II III IV V VI VII Quash Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
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I II III IV V VI VII Razor Wind × Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Recycle Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Rock Polish Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Role Play Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Rollout Rock Physical 03030 090}}90% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Roost Flying Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Seismic Toss Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Signal Beam × Bug Special 07575 100}}100% 15
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I II III IV V VI VII Skull Bash Normal Physical 130130 100}}100% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Sky Attack Flying Physical 140140 090}}90% 5
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I II III IV V VI VII Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15
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I II III IV V VI VII Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 04040 100}}100% 30
I II III IV V VI VII Water Gun Water Special 04040 100}}100% 25
I II III IV V VI VII Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20
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  • Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
  • A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
  • 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
  • × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin151.png Pinani151.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani151.png
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0.9%
Friend Area: Final Island
Phrases
51%-100% HP It makes me happy being with you!
26%-50% HP Oh, no! My HP is half gone!
1%-25% HP I can't go on! My HP is almost gone...
Level up I leveled up! Doesn't that make you happy?
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 151.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 20%
IQ group: H
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Psychic
Poké Assist: Psychic PA.png
Psychic
Field move: None
Loops: 18 Min. exp.: 150 Max. exp.: 250
Browser entry R-213
Mew is a rare Pokémon considered to be a mirage. It does flips and can go invisible.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Psychic
Not available in the present.
Poké Assist:
(past)
Psychic Assist.png
Psychic
Field move:
(past)
Psy Power 1 field move.png
(Psy Power ×1)
Browser entry N-222
It lets loose psychic orbs at Pokémon.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush151Body.png Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 59
Base Attack: 83 Base Defense: 59 Base Speed: 70
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW151.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Mew oversees the PokéPark from the Sky Pavilion. It was Mew's invitation that brought you and your friends to restore friendship to the PokéPark.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Psychic
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT151.png

Power of Six
Increases the damage dealt by matching six Pokémon.
Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Psychic
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 130 Raise Max Level.png 20

#159
Shuffle151.png

Power of 5
Increases damage when you make a match of five.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s):
Block Smash+, Eject+,
Barrier Bash+, Power of 4+


Pokémon GO
GO151.png Base HP: 225 Base Attack: 210 Base Defense: 210
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
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
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

In Pokémon GO, Mew can be obtained by completing the Special Research, A Mythical Discovery.

Evolution

151Mew.png
Unevolved
Mew
 Psychic 



Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
Spr 1g 151.png Spr b g1 151.png Spr 1b 151.png Spr b g1 151.png Spr 1y 151.png Spr b g1 151.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 151.png Spr b 2g 151.png Spr 2s 151.png Spr b 2s 151.png Spr 2c 151.png Spr b 2c 151.png
Spr 2g 151 s.png Spr b 2g 151 s.png Spr 2s 151 s.png Spr b 2s 151 s.png Spr 2c 151 s.png Spr b 2c 151 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 151.png Spr b 3r 151.png Spr 3e 151.png Spr b 3e 151.png Spr 3f 151.png Spr b 3f 151.png
Spr 3r 151 s.png Spr b 3r 151 s.png Spr 3e 151 s.png Spr b 3e 151 s.png Spr 3f 151 s.png Spr b 3f 151 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 151.png Spr b 4d 151.png Spr 4p 151.png Spr b 4p 151.png Spr 4h 151.png Spr b 4h 151.png
Spr 4d 151 s.png Spr b 4d 151 s.png Spr 4p 151 s.png Spr b 4p 151 s.png Spr 4h 151 s.png Spr b 4h 151 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 151.png Spr b 5b 151.png Spr 5b2 151.png Spr b 5b2 151.png
Spr 5b 151 s.png Spr b 5b 151 s.png Spr 5b2 151 s.png Spr b 5b2 151 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 151.png
Spr b 6x 151.png
Spr 6o 151.png
Spr b 6o 151.png
Spr 6x 151 s.png
Spr b 6x 151 s.png
Spr 6o 151 s.png
Spr b 6o 151 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 151.png
Spr b 7s 151.png
Spr 7s 151.png
Spr b 7s 151.png
Spr 7s 151 s.png
Spr b 7s 151 s.png
Spr 7s 151 s.png
Spr b 7s 151 s.png
Front Back Front Back
151MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Mew images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Despite being a clone of Mew, Mewtwo appears before Mew in the Pokédex.
  • Mew was the only Pokémon of the first 151 to be left out of the original version of the Pokérap.
  • In Generations I and II, due to technical limitations, 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.[1]
  • In Generation III, Mew is the only Generation I Pokémon that cannot be encountered in FireRed and LeafGreen, as well as the only Generation I Legendary or Mythical Pokémon that can be encountered in Emerald.
  • Mew is tied with Mewtwo for the most anime opening appearances of any Legendary or Mythical Pokémon, with seven in Japan.
  • Mew is the only genderless Pokémon able to learn Captivate; however, when used by genderless Pokémon, this move will always fail.
  • In Super Smash Bros. it 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).
A wild Mew found using the Mew glitch

Origin

Bulbanews
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:

Mew is similar to a vertebrate embryo. It shares many traits with cats. Its morphology is also vaguely similar to a jerboa, having large hind legs and a long skinny tail. 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.

Moreover, Mew's design was based on Mewtwo. It was made simpler than Mewtwo's so that it would take up less space on the cartridge.[2]

Name origin

Mew may be derived from 妙 myō (strange/unusual), or mutant (myūtanto), or it may be a combination of mystery and new (considering that it is mysterious and "newly" discovered).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ミュウ Mew From mew the sound a kitten makes
France Flag.png French Mew Same as English/Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Mew Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Mew Same as English/Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Mew Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean Mew Transliteration of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 夢幻 / 梦幻 Mèng Huàn Means "dream" or "illusion"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 夢夢 Muhngmuhng From muhng doubled


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