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'''Mew''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ミュウ''' ''Mew'') is a {{type2|Psychic}} [[legendary Pokémon]].  
'''Mew''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ミュウ''' ''Mew'') is a {{type|Psychic}} [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation I]].
 
It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.


It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.  
Mew is notable for its unique ability to learn every [[TM|Technical Machine]], [[TR|Technical Record]], [[HM|Hidden Machine]], and [[Move Tutor]] move (except those exclusive to a particular Pokémon or group of Pokémon, such as {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Secret Sword}}).


Mew is notable for its unique ability to learn every [[TM|Technical Machine]], [[HM|Hidden Machine]] and [[move tutor]] move (except those exclusive to a particular Pokémon or group of Pokémon, such as {{m|Draco Meteor}} and {{m|Secret Sword}}).
It is associated with {{p|Mewtwo}}, and thus they are collectively referred to as the [[Mew duo]] by fans.


Mew is the last Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto Pokédex]].
Mew was first officially revealed in the May 1996 issue of [[CoroCoro]],<ref>https://www.zoidsland.com/1rebyu-/koro96-5.html</ref> less than two months after [[Pokémon Red and Green]] were released in Japan.


==Biology==
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Mew is a pink, bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with {{wp|mammal}}ian 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 normally described as a pink cat-like creature, though its morphology is actually more like a {{wp|jerboa}}. Mew's hair is so fine and thin, it can only be seen under a microscope. It has a long, skinny tail. Mew has big hind legs, like a {{wp|rabbit}}, and short arms with three-fingered paws. Mew has triangle-shaped ears and baby-blue eyes. Mew is said to have the {{wp|DNA}} of every single Pokémon contained within its body. It also vaguely resembles an embryo or fetus, and is often depicted in a pink orb.
====Gender differences====
Mew is a genderless species.


====Special abilities====
Mew has shown a playful, childish personality, showing signs of high intelligence, curiosity, shyness, playfulness, and even selflessness. It is said to have the {{wp|DNA}} of every single Pokémon contained within its body. This causes many scientists to theorize that Mew is the ancestor of all {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It is an incredibly adaptable species, capable of levitation and teleportation. It can use almost all known [[move]]s, regardless of their [[type]]s. It has also shown the rare power to {{m|Transform|transform into all known Pokémon}}. It is capable of making itself invisible at will, so it entirely avoids notice even if it approaches people. As seen on several occasions, it has the ability to create an orb of energy around itself for protection, which can come in many colors, such as green, yellow, and pink.
Mew's main abilities include turning invisible at will (similar to {{p|Rotom}}), creating force-fields of psychic energy and being able to {{m|transform}} into any one of the other 648 species of Pokémon. Mew is capable of wielding every [[type]] of attack possible. It also has the ability to float in mid-air, in much the same fashion as {{p|Celebi}} and {{p|Jirachi}}. It has been seen to be able to swim {{m|Dive|underwater}} as well.


===Behavior===
According to [[Pokémon Mansion journals|journals]] found in [[Kanto]]'s {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}, [[Mr. Fuji]] is the one who discovered Mew deep in the jungle and coined its name. With other scientists, he managed to gather some of Mew's DNA and used it in his mansion to create a modified clone of it, aiming it to be the most powerful Pokémon of all, which resulted in the birth of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Mewtwo}}. Since Mew can make itself invisible, very few people have {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon|seen it}}, leading some scientists to declare it extinct and most to assume it to be nothing, but a mirage. However, sightings of it are still being reported to this day, confirming its existence. Even though it's rarely seen, it will willingly show itself to a person who is pure of heart and has a strong desire to see it.
Mew is a very curious and intelligent Pokémon that will only appear to someone with a pure heart. It loves playing around and swimming, and is known to act very childish at times, wanting everybody it trusts to play with it. It is attracted to {{wp|lullabies}} and will try to stay as close to the music as possible. All in all, Mew is known as a happy, playful and optimistic species of Pokémon, unlike its clone, {{p|Mewtwo}}.


===Habitat===
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 series. 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. As depicted in the episode ''[[JN134|In the Palms of our Hands!]]'' it is capable of splitting itself up and transforming into more than one Pokémon at the same time. [[Mew (M01)|It]] was also shown to possess a strong rivalry with its clone, [[Mewtwo (M01)|Mewtwo]] in [[M01|''Mewtwo Strikes Back'']].
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Reports found in [[Cinnabar Island]]'s {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} region speak of expeditions of scientists, either independent or [[Team Rocket]]-funded, which had sighted Mew in [[Guyana]], South America, the place where its first sighting was reported. However, since Mew can either make itself invisible or transform itself into any other Pokémon, very few people have knowingly seen it, and it is called a mirage by most. Since many scientists believe that Mew is the ancestor of all Pokémon, and a number of extraterrestrial Pokémon have been discovered, it is possible that Mew could [[Extraterrestrial Pokémon|inhabit other areas of the universe]], and whether it originates from [[Pokémon world|Earth]] at all is debatable.


===Diet===
Mew is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of using the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Genesis Supernova}}.
{{main|Pokémon food}}
Considering Mew's unique lifestyle as a floating Psychic Pokémon, and that no terrestrial animal resembles it, there is no known diet for Mew. However, it can be found with the [[Lum Berry]], which might offer a clue as to what it eats.


==In the anime==
==Game data==
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===NPC appearances===
[[File:Mew movie 1.png|thumb|right|Mew in the anime]]
{{spoilers}}
===Major appearances===
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}: Mew is the guardian of the [[Seven Treasures|Grass Cornet]].
====[[Mew (movie 1)|Mew (Mewtwo Strikes Back)]]====
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: The {{OBP|partner Pokémon|Mystery Dungeon}} was Mew in their former life, working to fight against [[Dark Matter]] and creating the [[Harmony Scarf|Harmony Scarves]]. In the post-game, the [[Hero Pokémon|hero]] goes to the {{OBP|Mystery Jungle|Super Mystery Dungeon}} and meets a different Mew, who is later revealed to have the partner's spirit sealed inside them.
In this movie, Mew made a couple of cameo appearances at the start of the movie. A {{an|Mewtwo}} was cloned from Mew's DNA, extracted from Mew's eyelash. Later, Mew started appearing around [[New Island]] while Mewtwo was testing his [[starter Pokémon]] clones. Mew followed [[Team Rocket]] into the main part of the island so it could stop Mewtwo from destroying the world. After the end credits of the movie, Mew is shown flying to the mountains.
* [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]: Mew takes Pikachu and their friends {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Piplup}}, and {{p|Charmander}} to the {{ga|PokéPark}}. He then appears to Pikachu in a dream once they've arrived in the PokéPark and tells Pikachu to collect pieces of the [[Sky Prism]] so that peace can be restored to the PokéPark. Once all the pieces have been obtained, Mew awaits Pikachu at the [[Sky Pavilion]] where he plays. In this game, Mew is referred to as male, despite having {{DL|gender|unknown gender}} in the [[core series]].
{{endspoilers}}


In the Japanese version, Mew's characterization was different. Mew's intention was to wipe out cloned Pokémon, Mewtwo included, because it viewed them as inferior, in stark contrast to Mewtwo, who wished to eliminate natural-born.
===Pokédex entries===
The Pokédex entry from Japanese [[Pokémon Blue (Japanese)|Pokémon Blue]] and [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen]] had some localization changes:


Mew makes a small appearance in the hour-length special ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', the sequel to ''Mewtwo Strikes Back''. Mewtwo sees it after being thrown into the Purity Spring.
* 「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.''){{sup/1|B}}{{sup/3|LG}}
*: This entry uses the Japanese term for [[Mythical Pokémon]] (literally: ''Illusory Pokémon''), but it predates the definitive [[Terminology of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|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 ({{ruby|全国|ぜんこく}}). In English, this was changed to "worldwide".


====[[Mew (movie 8)|Mew (Lucario and the Mystery of Mew)]]====
In the German version of [[Pokémon Stadium]], Mew's entry does not mention South America; instead, it says that Mew has been seen in "Niemandsland" (''No Man's Land'').
Another Mew first appeared transformed as a {{p|Ho-Oh}}, and then as a {{p|Taillow}}, landing on [[Cameran Palace]] and then {{m|transform}}ing into {{p|Treecko}}. It then transformed into an {{p|Aipom}} to play with [[Ash's Pikachu]]. {{Ash}} and {{Ashfr|the others}} released their Pokémon to play with what they thought was an Aipom.


After taking them to an attic, [[Kidd Summers]] sent her two {{p|Weavile}} after it. To escape, it {{m|teleport}}ed itself, along with Pikachu and {{MTR}}. It then transformed once again into a {{p|Pidgeot}} and flew the Pokémon to the [[Tree of Beginning]]. While Ash and the others were looking for Pikachu, Mew kept it entertained with toys.
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Mew also nearly sacrificed itself to save the Tree of Beginning. {{mov|Lucario|Lucario|8}} stepped in and was able to save Mew, but ended up sacrificing itself. Mew is believed to still reside at the Tree of Beginning. It is last seen playing with a {{p|Bonsly}}.
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====Other====
====In side games====
A {{pkmn2|mirage}} Mew appears in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', and helps to interfere with the plans of [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]].
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===Minor appearances===
Also, in [[Pokémon Stadium]] and {{g|Stadium 2}}, Mew is available as a [[rental Pokémon]] after the player beats Round 1 of the [[Prime Cup]].
[[Lawrence III]]'s actions in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' were apparently set in motion due to an Ancient Mew card; the card itself was actually shown in the movie.


A Mew appeared in the [[boss fantasy]] of ''[[DP092|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!]]''. As of this episode, every {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} has appeared in at least one episode of the anime.
====In {{pkmn2|event}}s====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=psychic|expand=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RG}}|Legendary Pokémon Offer Mew|Japanese|Japan|5|April 15 to May 14, 1996|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Legendary Pokémon Offer Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RG}}|Pokémon 2 Production Start announcement Mew|Japanese|Japan|5|July 15 to August 9, 1996|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Pokémon 2 Production Start announcement Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RG}}|4th Next Generation World Hobby Fair Mew|Japanese|Japan|5|August 23 to 24, 1996|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#4th Next Generation World Hobby Fair Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGB}}|CoroCoro 20th Anniversary Mew|Japanese|Japan|5|May 15 to June 12, 1997|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#CoroCoro 20th Anniversary Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGB}}|Nintendo Space World '97 Mew|Japanese|Japan|5|November 22 to 24, 1997|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Nintendo Space World '97 Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGB}}|7th Next Generation World Hobby Fair Mew|Japanese|Japan|?|December 7, 1997 to February 15, 1998|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#7th Next Generation World Hobby Fair Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}|Nintendo Space World '99 Mew|Japanese|Japan|5|August 27 to 29, 1999|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Nintendo Space World '99 Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Poké Tour Mew|English|Australia|5|September 18 to October 9, 1999|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Poké Tour Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Pokémon League Nintendo Training Tour '99 Mew|English|United States|5|October 9 to November 7, 1999|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Pokémon League Nintendo Training Tour '99 Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Nintendo Power Mew|English|North America|5|November 1999 to January 2, 2000|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Nintendo Power Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|U.S. Toys "R" Us Mew|English|United States|5|December 8 to 12, 1999|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#U.S. Toys "R" Us Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Canada Toys "R" Us Mew|English|Canada|5|January 15 to 21, 2000|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Canada Toys "R" Us Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|U.S. Pokémon 2000 Stadium Tour Mew|English|United States|5|February 5 to April 9, 2000|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Pokémon 2000 Stadium Tour Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Canada Pokémon 2000 Stadium Tour Mew|English|Canada|5|March 2000|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Canadian Pokémon Stadium Tour 2000 Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RB}}|Nintendo Official Magazine Tour Mew|English|United Kingdom<br/>Republic of Ireland|5|April 1 to 28, 2000|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Nintendo Official Magazine Tour Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Pokémon Patrol Mew|English|Canada|5|May 20 to September 4, 2000|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Pokémon Patrol Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RB}}|Mews Flash Mew|English|England|5|May 27, 2000|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Mews Flash Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RB}}|Spain Pokémon Tournament Mew|Spanish|Spain|5|June 2000|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Spain Pokémon Tournament Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|France Pokémon Tournament Mew|French|France|5|July 1, 2000|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#France Pokémon Tournament Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Pokémon Championship 2000 Mew|English|United Kingdom<br/>Republic of Ireland|5|July 15 to August 14, 2000|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#UK and Ireland Pokémon Championship 2000 Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Millennium Dome Mew|English|England|5|September 1 to 3, 2000|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Millennium Dome Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Sydney Pokémon Championship 2000 Mew|English|Australia|5|September 12 to 22, 2000|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Sydney Pokémon Championship 2000 Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Christmas Present Mew|German|Germany|5|December 5 to 20, 2000|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Christmas Present Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Cora Châtelineau Mew|English|Belgium|5|2000|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Cora Châtelineau Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Mew|English|United States|5|November 22 to 28, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Hadō Mew|Japanese|Japan|10|June 25 to August 31, 2005|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Hadō Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|PokéPark Mew|Japanese|Taiwan|30|May 10 to June 4, 2006|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#PokéPark Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Mystery Mew|English|United States|10|September 30, 2006|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Mystery Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Aura Mew|Italian|Italy|10|July 7 to 8, 2007|link=List of Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Aura Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Fukuoka PalCity Mew|Japanese|Japan|50|July 15 to 17, 2007|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Fukuoka PalCity Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Aura Mew|Spanish|Spain|10|July 18 to August 19, 2007|link=List of Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Aura Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Aura Mew|English|United Kingdom|10|August 2 to 26, 2007|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Aura Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Makuhari PalCity Mew|Japanese|Japan|50|August 3 to 5, 2007|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Makuhari PalCity Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Nagoya PalCity Mew|Japanese|Japan|50|August 10 to 12, 2007|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nagoya PalCity Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Yokohama PalCity Mew|Japanese|Japan|50|August 17 to 19, 2007|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Yokohama PalCity Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Aura Mew|German|Germany|10|August 25 to October 7, 2007|link=List of German event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Aura Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Osaka PalCity Mew|Japanese|Japan|50|August 31 to September 2, 2007|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Osaka PalCity Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Aura Mew|French|France|10|2007|link=List of French event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Aura Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Nintendo of Korea Mew|Korean|South Korea|50|March 21 to 22, 2009|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nintendo of Korea Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}|Susumu Mew|Japanese|Japan<br/>Wi-Fi|5|November 11 to 23, 2009|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#First distribution}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Susumu Mew|Japanese|Japan<br/>Wi-Fi|5|January 29 to February 14, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Second distribution}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}|Fall 2010 Mew|English|Wi-Fi|5|October 15 to 30, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Fall 2010 Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}|Fall 2010 Mew|French|Wi-Fi|5|October 15 to 30, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Fall 2010 Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}|Fall 2010 Mew|German|Wi-Fi|5|October 15 to 30, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Fall 2010 Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}|Fall 2010 Mew|Italian|Wi-Fi|5|October 15 to 30, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Fall 2010 Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}|Fall 2010 Mew|Spanish|Wi-Fi|5|October 15 to 30, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Fall 2010 Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon 20th Anniversary Mew|American region|Online|100|January 27 to May 31, 2016<br/>June 10 to August 31, 2016|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon 20th Anniversary Mew|PAL region|Online|100|January 27 to May 31, 2016<br/>June 1 to 2, 2016<br/>June 7 to 30, 2016|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Game Freak Mew|All|South Korea|5|February 27 to 28, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Game Freak Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Game Freak Mew|Japanese region|Online|5|February 27, 2016 to March 31, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Game Freak Mew_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}} [[Virtual Console|VC]]|Game Freak Mew|Japanese|Japan|5|March 19 to May 8, 2016|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Game Freak Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Game Freak Mew|Japanese region|Online|5|July 16 to December 18, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Game Freak Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Game Freak Mew|Taiwanese region|Online|5|July 16 to December 18, 2016|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Game Freak Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}} [[Virtual Console|VC]]|Nintendo UK's Pokémon Festival Mew|English|United Kingdom|5|November 22, 2016|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Nintendo UK's Pokémon Festival Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|2017 Korean World Championship Series Mew|All|South Korea|5|May 5 to 7, 2017<br>August 19 to 20, 2017
|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#2017 Korean World Championship Series Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|PE}}|Poké Ball Plus Mew|All|[[Poké Ball Plus]]|1|November 16, 2018 onwards|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!#Poké Ball Plus Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Poké Ball Plus Mew|All|[[Poké Ball Plus]]|1|November 15, 2019 onwards|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Poké Ball Plus Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|My very own Mew|All|Online|5|August 8 to September 18, 2023|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#My very own Mew}}


==In the manga==
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[[File:Mew Adventures.png|right|thumb|Mew as it appears in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
Mew debuted in its own round in the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}, ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]''. Here, {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} see one in [[Pallet Town]] and try to catch it, but fail. It is known as the "Phantom Pokémon" and was chased by [[Team Rocket]].


Team Rocket's chase would continue all the way to the {{DL|Pokémon Adventures volume 2|the next volume}}, where they attempt to regain the disc containing Mew's habitat and information from {{adv|Green}}, but fail and are tricked into stealing an empty one she prepared. They catch up to Green and her unwilling ally Red soon afterward, and interrupt them when they tracked down and attempted to capture the rare Pokémon. However, when their {{p|Jynx}} was able to almost succeed, Mew's powerful Psychic attack left them listless, and soon escaped. The small samples of its DNA that the Rockets acquired, however, led to the creation of its powerful clone.
===Held items===
 
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.
Another volume later, Mew is briefly seen looking into the [[Indigo Plateau]] after Red wins the Pokémon League championship and decides to return to Pallet Town with his two fellow [[Pokédex Holder]]s.
 
It later reappeared in the {{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}}, where it saved Red and the people of [[Vermilion City]] from the impending crash of the TR helicopter. {{adv|Mewtwo}} notices this, and realizes that he too had a root to trace itself back to, as it was born from Mew's eyelash.
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Mew (TCG)}}


==Other appearances==
{{HeldItems/header|type=Psychic}}
[[File:SSBB Mew.png|right|thumb|Mew in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]===
{{HeldItems/Items1|Bitter Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
In Super Smash Bros. Mew will sometimes appear out of a [[Poké Ball]]. When summoned, it will use {{m|Fly}} to leave the arena. In single player, the summoner is awarded the "Mew Catcher" bonus, worth 10,000 points.
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
 
{{HeldItems/Games1|Emerald|tcolor=fff|Pokémon Emerald Version}}
After unlocking every character in 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.
{{HeldItems/Items1|Lum Berry|100}}
 
Mew returns again as a rare Pokémon in 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.
 
===[[Pokémon Snap]]===
Mew appears in the seventh course, [[Rainbow Cloud]]. Although the game is not combat-oriented, the difficulty of photographing Mew effectively make 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 a highest possible score of 10,000 points with perfect positioning, size and pose.
 
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: Mew is the guardian of the [[Seven Treasures|Grass Cornet]].
* In [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] Mew takes Pikachu and their friends {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Piplup}}, and {{p|Charmander}} to the PokéPark. It then appears to Pikachu in a dream once they've arrived in the PokéPark and tells Pikachu to collect pieces of the [[Sky Prism]] so that peace can be restored to the PokéPark. Once all the pieces have been obtained Mew awaits Pikachu at the [[Sky Pavilion]] where it plays.
 
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=psychic
|gen=1
|redbluedex=So rare that it is still said to be a mirage by many experts. Only a few people have seen it worldwide.
|yellowdex=When viewed through a microscope, this Pokémon's short, fine, delicate hair can be seen.
|stadiumdex=A mythical Pokémon of {{wp|South America}}. A growing number of people have seen it recently.
|golddex= Apparently, it appears only to those people who are pure of heart and have a strong desire to see it.
|silverdex=Its DNA is said to contain the genetic codes of all Pokémon, so it can use all kinds of techniques.
|crystaldex=Because it can learn any [[move]], some people began research to see if it is the ancestor of all Pokémon.
|stadium2dex=Apparently, it appears only to those people who are pure of heart and have a strong desire to see it.
|rsdex=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.
|emeralddex=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.
|firereddex=A Pokémon of South America that was thought to have been extinct. It is very intelligent and learns any move.
|leafgreendex=So rare that it is still said to be a mirage by many experts. Only a few people have seen it worldwide.
|dpptdex=Because it can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon.
|heartgolddex= Apparently, it appears only to those people who are pure of heart and have a strong desire to see it.
|soulsilverdex=Its DNA is said to contain the genetic codes of all Pokémon, so it can use all kinds of techniques.
|bwdex=Because it is able to use every move, there are many scientists who believe that it is the ancestor of all Pokémon.
}}
 
===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=psychic |
gen=1|
gen1ex=none|
gen2ex=rby|
gen3ex=frlg|
frlgex=rse|
hgssex=pal|
erarity=One |
hgrarity=One |
earea=[[Faraway Island]] <small>(requires [[Old Sea Map]])</small> |
dprarity=One |
dparea=[[My Pokémon Ranch]] |
ptrarity=One<br>None |
ptarea=[[My Pokémon Ranch]] (requires Platinum update, Japan only)<br>[[Trade]]  |
hgssarea=[[Mystery Gift]] |
palarea=Forest |
gen5ex=none |
bwrarity=None |
bwarea=[[Poké Transfer]]
}}
 
====In {{pkmn2|event}}s====
{{eventAvail/h|type=psychic}}
{{eventAvail|Legendary Pokémon Offer|Legendary Pokémon Offer|Japan|1996|??}}
{{eventAvail|Nintendo Space World Mew|Nintendo Space World|Japan|1999|??}}
{{eventAvail|Nintendo Power Mew|Nintendo Power Mew|United States|1999|??}}
{{eventAvail|List of Nintendo event Pokémon in Generation I#Toys "R" Us Mew|Toys "R" Us|United States|1999|5}}
{{eventAvail|Pokémon 2000 Stadium Tour|Pokémon 2000 Stadium Tour|United States|2000|5}}
{{eventAvail|Hadou Mew|Hadou Mew|Japan|2005|10}}
{{eventAvail|PokéPark Mew|PokéPark Mew|Taiwan|2006|30}}
{{eventAvail|Mystery Mew|Mystery Mew|United States|2006|10}}
{{eventAvail|Palcity Mew|Palcity Mew|Japan|2007|50}}
{{eventAvail|Aura Mew|Aura Mew|Europe|2007|10}}
{{eventAvail|Nintendo of Korea Mew|Nintendo of Korea|Korea|2009|50}}
{{eventAvail|List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#10th Anniversary Mew|10th Anniversary Mew|Japan|2009|5}}
{{eventAvail|List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2010#10th Anniversary Mew|10th Anniversary Mew|United States/PAL|2010|5}}
|}
|}
====In side games====
[[File:SnapMew.jpg|thumb|Mew in [[Pokémon Snap]]]]
{{SidegameAvail
|type=psychic
|pinball=[[Indigo Plateau]]
|snap=[[Rainbow Cloud]]
|trozei=Random Agent Cards<br>[[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Buried Relic]] (36F-98F)
|ranger=[[Olive Jungle]] (Event mission 3)
|md2=[[Mystery Jungle]] (Interior)
|ranch=Store 999 Pokémon {{tt|*|Received in a Trade with Hayley for a Pokémon egg. Available for transfer to Diamond and Pearl.}}
|scramble=Password
|pokepark=[[Sky Pavilion]]
}}
Also, in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], Mew is available as a [[rental Pokémon]] after the player beats Round 1 of the [[Prime Cup]].
===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=psychic
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
|e1=Lum Berry|e1type=Berry|e1rar=100
|event1=Salac Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=100
}}


===Stats===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
{{BaseStats with RBY
type=psychic|
|type=psychic
HP=    100 |
|HP=    100
Attack= 100 |
|Attack= 100
Defense=100 |
|Defense=100
SpAtk=  100 |
|SpAtk=  100
SpDef=  100 |
|SpDef=  100
Special=100 |
|Special= 100
Speed=  100 }}
|Speed=  100}}


====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
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===Type effectiveness===
===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
{{TypeEffectiveness
type1=psychic|
|type1=psychic
Normal=  100 |
|Normal=  100
Flying=  100 |
|Flying=  100
Fighting= 50 |
|Fighting= 50
Ground=  100 |
|Ground=  100
Rock=    100 |
|Rock=    100
Bug=    200 |
|Bug=    200
Poison=  100 |
|Poison=  100
Ghost=  200 |
|Ghost=  200
Steel=  100 |
|Steel=  100
 
|Fire=    100
Fire=    100 |
|Grass=  100
Grass=  100 |
|Electric=100
Electric=100 |
|Psychic=  50
Psychic=  50 |
|Water=  100
Water=  100 |
|Ice=    100
Ice=    100 |
|Dragon=  100
Dragon=  100 |
|Dark=    200
Dark=    200 |
|Fairy=100
 
|notes=yes
notes=yes|
|gen1psychic=yes
gen1psychic=yes|
|oldghost=0}}
oldghost=0}}
While Mew is {{m|Transform|Transformed}} into other Pokémon, type effectiveness depends on the type(s) of the Pokémon transformed into.


===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Mew|Psychic|Psychic|5|1}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Mew|Psychic|Psychic|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Pound|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Pound|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Reflect Type|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Reflect Type|Normal|Status|||15}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Transform|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/level5|10|Mega Punch|Normal|Physical|80|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|||40}}
{{learnlist/level5|20|Metronome|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|30|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Life Dew|Water|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/level5|40|Barrier|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Metronome|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/level5|60|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|70|Imprison|Psychic|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/level5|70|Me First|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|80|Transform|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/level5|80|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|90|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80||20}}
{{learnlist/level5|90|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|100|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|100|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|90|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Mew|Psychic|Psychic|1}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Mew|Psychic|Psychic|5|1}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By [[TM]]====
{| align="center" class="expandable"
{{learnlist/AllTM|Mew|IX|tmnohm}}
|-
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Mew|Psychic|Psychic|1}}
! Mew can learn ''every'' TM and HM move in Generation V.
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
|-
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status||100|20}}
|  
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status||100|20}}
{{learnlist/tmh|Mew|Psychic|Psychic|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|||30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM02|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status||100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM03|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM008|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM009|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM010|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM08|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical||100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM09|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM015|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM016|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status||100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40||15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM021|Pounce|Bug|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM19|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM22|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM026|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM23|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60||20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60||20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM033|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60||20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM34|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM040|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special||100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical||100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM43|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|||5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|||5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM47|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM052|Snowscape|Ice|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM053|Smart Strike|Steel|Physical|70||10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM50|Overheat|Fire|Special|140|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM51|Ally Switch|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM056|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM54|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM55|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM58|Sky Drop|Flying|Physical|60|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM60|Quash|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|&mdash;|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM62|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM63|Embargo|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM64|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special||100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM69|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|||30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM72|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM076|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM74|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|&mdash;|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM078|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM76|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|30|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special||100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status||90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM79|Frost Breath|Ice|Special|40|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM81|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|||5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM82|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM83|Work Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status||100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM091|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM88|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM91|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM095|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM92|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status||100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM93|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM95|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM100|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM02|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM101|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM05|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM06|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Mew|Psychic|Psychic|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM106|Drill Run|Ground|Physical|80|95|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM124|Ice Spinner|Ice|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM131|Pollen Puff|Bug|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM137|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM138|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM144|Fire Pledge|Fire|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM145|Water Pledge|Water|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM146|Grass Pledge|Grass|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM153|Blast Burn|Fire|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM154|Hydro Cannon|Water|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM155|Frenzy Plant|Grass|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM159|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM160|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM162|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM164|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM169|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM176|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM179|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM182|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM183|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM184|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM185|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM186|High Horsepower|Ground|Physical|95|95|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM187|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM188|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM189|Heat Crash|Fire|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM190|Solar Blade|Grass|Physical|125|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM191|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM194|Grassy Glide|Grass|Physical|55|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM195|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM196|Flip Turn|Water|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM198|Poltergeist|Ghost|Physical|110|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM200|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|25|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM201|Misty Explosion|Fairy|Special|100|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM206|Petal Blizzard|Grass|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM207|Temper Flare|Fire|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM208|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM209|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM210|Supercell Slam|Electric|Physical|100|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM212|Triple Axel|Ice|Physical|20|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM213|Coaching|Fighting|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM214|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM216|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM217|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM218|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM220|Meteor Beam|Rock|Special|120|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM222|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM223|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM225|Hard Press|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM226|Dragon Cheer|Dragon|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM228|Psychic Noise|Psychic|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Mew|Psychic|Psychic|1}}
|}
|}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Mew|psychic|psychic|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Mew|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Mew|psychic|psychic|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Mew|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
 
====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Mew|psychic|psychic|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Mew|psychic|psychic|5|1}}
 
====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
{{learnlist/eventh|Mew|psychic|psychic|4|1}}
{{learnlist/event4|[[List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2007#Palcity Mew|Palcity Events]]|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|90|&mdash;|20|Beauty|2|||50}}
{{learnlist/event4|[[List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2007#Palcity Mew|Palcity Events]] and [[My Pokémon Ranch#Mew|My Pokémon Ranch]]|Teleport|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/event4|My Pokémon Ranch|Synthesis|Grass|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Smart|0}}
{{learnlist/event4|My Pokémon Ranch|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|60|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Mew|psychic|psychic|4|1}}


===Side game data===
===Side game data===
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type=psychic |
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ndex=151 |
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=151|rarity=Rare}}
pinball=Catch |
|-
Trozei=yes |
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rarity=Rare |
|body=1
Dungeon=yes |
|rate=0.9
body=1 |
|area=Final Island
rate=0.9 |
|P1=It makes me happy being with you!
area=Final Island |
|P2=Oh, no! My HP is half gone!
P1=It makes me happy being with you! |
|P3=I can't go on! My HP is almost gone...
P2=Oh, no! My HP is half gone! |
|PL=I leveled up! Doesn't that make you happy?
P3=I can't go on! My HP is almost gone... |
}}
PL=I leveled up! Doesn't that make you happy? |
|-
Ranger=yes |
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=151
group=Psychic |
|body=1
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|rate={{tt|50|Unaffected by boosts}}
fieldpower=0 |
|IQ=H
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}}
loop=18 |
|-
MinEXP=150 |
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MaxEXP=150 |
|coset=1
browser=Mew is a rare Pokémon considered to be a mirage. It does flips and can go invisible. |
|conto={{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmeleon}}, {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Mudkip}}, {{p|Xerneas}}
Dungeon2=yes |
|recruitment=Clear {{OBP|Mystery Jungle|Super Mystery Dungeon}} during the epilogue
body2=1 |
|P1=I'll do my best on expeditions!
rate2=20 |
|P2=Hmmm… It's getting tough…
iq=H |
Pad=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. |
}}
}}
|-
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|assist=Psychic
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|browser=Mew is a rare Pokémon considered to be a mirage. It does flips and can go invisible.
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|-
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|group=Psychic
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|assistp=Psychic
|fieldp=Psy Power
|pastnum=222
|browser=It lets loose psychic orbs at Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Psychic
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=4
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{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Psychic
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=151
|walk=2.08
|hp=59
|attack=83
|defense=59
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=151
|Pad=Mew oversees the {{ga|PokéPark}} from the [[Sky Pavilion]]. It was Mew's invitation that brought you and your friends to restore friendship to the PokéPark.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=151
|power=3
|skill=Power of Six
|skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching six Pokémon.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=151|num=159
|min=50
|max=130
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Power of 5
|skilldesc=Increases damage when you make a match of five.
|swapper=<br>Block Smash+, Eject+,<br>Barrier Bash+, Power of 4+
}}
|-
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|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|candy=Mew
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=225
|attack=210
|defense=210
|fast={{m|Pound}}, {{m|Steel Wing}}, {{m|Charge Beam}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}}, {{m|Volt Switch}}, {{m|Struggle Bug}}, {{m|Frost Breath}}, {{m|Dragon Tail}}, {{m|Infestation}}, {{m|Poison Jab}}, {{m|Rock Smash}}, {{m|Snarl}}, {{m|Cut}}, {{m|Waterfall}}
|special={{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Ancient Power}}, {{m|Dragon Claw}}, {{m|Psyshock}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Flame Charge}}, {{m|Low Sweep}}, {{m|Overheat}}, {{m|Focus Blast}}, {{m|Energy Ball}}, {{m|Stone Edge}}, {{m|Gyro Ball}}, {{m|Bulldoze}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Grass Knot}}, {{m|Flash Cannon}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}, {{m|Surf}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=151|pdex=060
|dex=Mew is an incredibly intelligent Pokémon that lives hidden in the ruins. People say it only appears before those who are pure of heart.}}
|}
In {{g|GO}}, Mew can be obtained by completing the [[Special Research]], ''A Mythical Discovery''.


===Evolution===
===Evolution data===
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===Sprites===
===Sprites===
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{{Spritebox/Footer|151|Mew}}
 
==In the anime==
{{spoilers}}
===Main series===
[[File:Mew M01.png|thumb|250px|Mew in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Mew (M01)]]=====
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', a Mew fought its clone {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} to stop it from destroying the world. Afterwards, it made cameo appearances in {{pkmn|anime}} works related to the {{pkmn|movie}}, such as ''[[The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin]]'' and ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'' before the {{pkmn|movie}} was remade into ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]''.
 
=====[[Mew (M08)]]=====
A Mew was the guardian of the [[Tree of Beginning]] in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.
 
=====[[Mew (anime)]]=====
[[File:Mew anime.png|thumb|250px|Mew in the main series]]
Mew first appeared in a flashback in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]'', four years prior to the events of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''. [[Goh]] and [[Chloe]] spotted it while attending {{an|Professor Oak}}'s Summer Camp, where it was seen battling a {{p|Nidoking}}. Mew soon ran off, leading Goh and Chloe to chase it. This Mew made further appearances in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', serving as Goh's main motivation to grow as a {{pkmn|Trainer}} in his pursuit to {{pkmn2|Caught|catch}} the [[Mythical Pokémon]] one day.
 
=====Other=====
A Mew appeared in [[PK14]].
 
In ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', a Mirage Mew helped sabotage the [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]]'s plans, being the only Mirage Pokémon created by him to have an actual soul and not blindly obey him.
 
====Minor appearances====
A Mew appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.
 
In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', a Mew was attacked by {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01|Mewtwo}}.
 
Mew made its main series debut in the [[boss fantasy]] of ''[[DP092|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!]]''. As of this episode, every {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} appeared in at least one episode of the anime.
 
In ''[[M16|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 ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]''.
 
Mew made its physical main series debut in ''[[SM042|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 ''[[JN037|That New Old Gang of Mine!]]''.
 
A silhouetted Mew appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]''.
 
===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Mew PO.png|thumb|250px|Mew in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
A Mew appeared at the end of ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'', being the only {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} that {{OBP|Red|Origins}} had not caught by the end of the miniseries.
 
===GOTCHA!===
A Mew briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].
{{-}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Mew Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Mew in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Mew (M01)}}
{{main|Mew (M08)}}
Two different Mew appear in the {{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!|manga}} {{ma|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew|adaptations}} of the [[M01|first]] and [[M08|eighth]] [[Pokémon movie]]s.
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Mew (Adventures)}}
Mew debuted in ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]'', appearing in the outskirts of [[Pallet Town]].
 
In ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]'', {{adv|Green}}'s {{p|Ditto}}, [[nickname]]d [[Ditty]], {{m|transform}}ed into Mew as an example to {{adv|Red}}. It later used this form to lure some {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s away while Green went after the real Mew.
 
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Mew appeared as a silhouette in ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal!]]''.
 
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
A Mew appeared in a flashback in ''[[JNM02|Being Stalked by a Scorbunny–and Challenging a Snorlax in Dynamax Form?!]]''.
 
A Mew appeared in ''[[JNM15|Getting More than You Battled For!]]''.
 
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Mew appeared in ''[[PM004|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.
 
{{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Mew as part of the supplies used for the creation of {{p|Mewtwo}}. It was {{pkmn2|released}} along with Mewtwo after the creation was unsuccessful.
 
===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
{{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} befriended a Mew in ''[[PMRS50|Showdown! Clefairy VS Mew!!]]''.
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Mew (TCG)}}
 
==Other appearances==
[[File:SSBB Mew.png|thumb|200px|Mew in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
[[File:Mew 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Mew trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]
===Super Smash Bros. series===
In [[Super Smash Bros.]], Mew will sometimes appear out of a {{i|Poké Ball}}. When summoned, it will use {{m|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 {{sbw|Spirit}}.
 
Throughout the series, Mew, much like Mewtwo, is roughly akin to its portrayal in [[M01|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 {{m|transform}} into any opponent Pokémon and use characteristics and moves in exactly the same way."''
 
====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 [[Mr. Fuji|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?''
{{-}}
 
[[File:SnapMew.png|thumb|Mew in [[Pokémon Snap]]]]
[[File:UNITE Mew.png|thumb|left|150px|Mew in Pokémon UNITE]]
==={{g|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 Ball]]s or Food at it to break the bubble so Mew will come out for a clear shot. Photographing Mew gets an automatic bonus of 2,500 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.
 
===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Mew (UNITE)}}
Mew is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged attacker.
 
===Celestial===
Mew appeared in the music video for [[Celestial]] by [[Ed Sheeran]].
{{-}}
 
 
==Music==
This is a list of music associated with Mew in the Pokémon games.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background: #{{psychic color}}; border: 3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{psychic color}}"
! Games
! Location
! Song name
! Composition
! Arrangement
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| ''[[Pokémon Snap]]''
| During the [[Rainbow Cloud]] course, where Mew is encountered
| Rainbow Cloud<ref name="snap">[http://web.archive.org/web/20010504025646/http://home.att.ne.jp:80/red/mimori/music/index.html#pokemonsnap Ikuko Mimori's website]</ref>
| Ikuko Mimori<ref name="composer1" group="a">[[Staff of Pokémon Snap]] - Ikuko Mimori is the only person credited for music in the credits of ''Pokémon Snap''.</ref>
| Ikuko Mimori<ref name="composer1" group="a"/>
|-
| {{GameIcon|E}}
| When battling Mew
| Battle! (Mew)
| [[Junichi Masuda]]
| [[Gō Ichinose]]
|-
| ''[[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]''
| During Mew's Chase Skill Game
| &mdash;
| Unknown
| Unknown
|-
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Though it comes after Mewtwo in the Pokédex, it has to have been discovered before Mewtwo, due to the fact that Mewtwo is Mew's clone.
[[File:Mew Discovery Date.png|thumb|right|Mew's discovery date.]]
* Mew was the only Pokémon of the first 151 to be left out of the original version of the [[Pokérap]].
* 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 {{g|FireRed}}). He also says it was right at the very end of game development.
* Mew was a little-known secret when {{game|Red and Green|s}} were first released in Japan. Even Nintendo was not initially aware that [[Shigeki Morimoto]] had programmed it into the game.<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/news/iwata/iwata_asks_-_pokmon_heartgold_version__soulsilver_version_16288_16289.html</ref>  
* Despite being a clone of Mew, {{p|Mewtwo}} appears before Mew in the [[Pokédex]].
* In the games, lost scientific reports state that Mew was found in the forests of [[Guyana]].
* Mew is the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} out of the first 151 to be left out of the original version of the [[Kanto Pokérap|Pokérap]].
* In [[Generation III]], Mew was the only [[Kanto]] Pokémon not catchable in either {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, as well as the only legendary Kanto Pokémon catchable in {{v2|Emerald}}.
* In [[Generation I|Generations I]] and {{gen|II}}, due to technical limitations, Mew's [[Pokémon category|category name]], ''New Species'', is labeled in game as ''NEW SPECIE'' (and in early versions, labeled as ''NEWSPECIES'').
* Mew is the only genderless Pokémon able to learn {{m|Captivate}}, and the only genderless Pokémon besides {{p|Cryogonal}} to learn {{m|Attract}}; however, when used by genderless Pokémon, these moves will always fail.
* Mew was a little-known secret when {{game|Red and Green|s}} were first released in Japan. Even [[Nintendo]] was not initially aware that [[Shigeki Morimoto]] had programmed it into the game.<ref name=IwataAsks>[https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/ds/pokemon/0/0/ Iwata Asks - Pokémon HeartGold Version & SoulSilver Version]</ref>
* Mew's English name, only three letters long, is the shortest of all Pokémon. It shares this distinction with {{p|Muk}}.
** 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.<ref name=IwataAsks/> However, Pokémon Red and Green are 373 kilobytes in size and are housed in 512 kilobyte cartridges.<ref>[https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-file-size-every-core-game/ The File Size Of Every Core Pokemon Game] - ''The Gamer''.</ref><ref>https://datacrystal.romhacking.net/wiki/Pokémon_Red_and_Blue</ref>
* Unlike most [[legendary Pokémon]], Mew needs only 1,059,860 Exp. to get to level 100, whereas most legendary Pokémon need 1,250,000. It shares this trait with both {{p|Celebi}} and {{p|Shaymin}}.
** 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.<ref>''Nintendo Power'' Vol. 134, July 2000, p.78-79 ([http://www.rigelatin.net/copycat/media/print/np134.php excerpt])</ref>
** Coincidentally, the three of them all have base 100 stats.
* In the [[core series]], Mew can only be fought as a [[wild Pokémon]] on [[Faraway Island]] in {{game|Emerald}}. However, this requires the [[Old Sea Map]], an [[event item]] only distributed in Japan and Taiwan.
* If Mew were considered an embodiment of "Earth", it and the other "fairy-legendary Pokémon" would represent the Chinese {{wp|Wu Xing}}, "Fire" ({{p|Victini}}), "Water" ({{p|Manaphy}}), "Wood" ({{p|Celebi}}), and "Metal" ({{p|Jirachi}}).
* Mew has the most anime opening appearances of any Mythical Pokémon, with seven in Japan.
* 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. These are the total numbers of Pokémon in [[Generation I]], [[Generation II]], and [[Generation IV]], respectively.
* Because Mew can learn any TM:
[[File:Wildmew.jpg|thumb|right|A wild Mew found using the [[Mew glitch]]]]
** It is the only [[Gender unknown|gender-unknown]] Pokémon species that is legitimately able to learn {{m|Captivate}}, and one of the few that can learn {{m|Attract}}. Both moves fail when used by any Pokémon with unknown gender, including Mew.
* Although Mew is considered the ancestor of all Pokémon, {{p|Arceus}} is said to be the first of all Pokémon.
** It is the only Pokémon that can learn {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, {{m|Blast Burn}}, {{m|Hydro Cannon}}, {{m|Draco Meteor}}, {{m|Grass Pledge}}, {{m|Fire Pledge}}, {{m|Water Pledge}}, and {{m|Steel Beam}} that doesn't share a type with the move.
* Mew's species name, "New Species", is rather ironic, as it is in fact one of the first ever Pokémon to have existed.
* 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]]).
** In the games it is also unable to breed, despite being the ancestor of all Pokémon.
[[File:Wildmew.png|thumb|right|A wild Mew found using the [[Mew glitch]]]]
* In many of the games, Mew is depicted as pink. However, in the movies and some of the spin off games, Mew is a much lighter color.
* The US release of Mew as an event for {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} happened on the ten-year anniversary of the original release of {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}.
* Mew shares the move {{m|Transform}} with {{p|Ditto}}, along with also sharing the same color, both {{Shiny}} and not, as well as having the same weight.
* In 2012, Mew was voted the most popular Legendary/Mythical Pokémon in the {{n|Official Pokémon website announces Pokémon Power Bracket|Pokémon Power Bracket}}, which consisted of all Legendary and Mythical Pokémon from the first four [[generation]]s.
* In an interview with [[Game Freak]] and [[Creatures, Inc.]] in [[Nintendo Power]] issue 134, [[Tsunekaz Ishihara]] revealed that he created Mew two weeks before game development was finished.
* 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 {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Manaphy}}, {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Land Forme}} {{p|Shaymin}}, and {{p|Victini}}.
* For the most recent release of Mew as an event for {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, for the US it was released ten years to the day for the anniversary for the original release of {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}.
* 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.
* Mew's tail in the back sprites of {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} grew in length from the {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}} back sprites.
* The only ways to legitimately obtain a {{Shiny}} Mew are via the Generation II {{DL|List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II|Shiny Mew|Gotta Catch Em All Event}} in Thanksgiving 2002, the [[Old Sea Map]] on a Japanese copy of {{game|Emerald}}, or through the [https://www.leekduck.com/shiny-mew-masterwork-research/ 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.
* Mew is the mascot of the fansite {{OBP|Legendary Pokémon|site}}.
** Only the latter two can exist in modern games, as Gen II's "Gotta Catch Em All" Shiny Mew cannot legitimately be [[transfer|transferred]] to Generation III or later.
* Mew is the only Pokémon able to learn {{m|Sky Attack}} and {{m|Sky Drop}} without getting STAB from them.
** Mew is the only Pokémon that can be shiny while having the Mightiest [[Mark]].
* In [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]], Mew is referred to as a male, despite being a genderless Pokémon.
* Mew is tied with {{p|Muk}} for the shortest English name of all Pokémon.
* It should be noted that using a wild Pokemon modifier code using a Gameshark or similar device,  in some Generation III and beyond pokemon games to capture Mew, will make the Mew refuse to obey and it will never attack regardless if you have proper gym badges as well. This is most notable in Firered and Leafgreen. Also, Mew caught in Ruby and Sapphire using wild pokemon modifier codes will obey on those games, however, it cannot be traded to Firered and leafgreen. Capturing Mew from the offical battle in Emerald, either by the actual event or calling the data from the actual battle bypasses this fail safe. It is also possible Generation IV games might be affected by this as well, but it is unconfirmed. This fail safe also affects [[Deoxys]] as well. No other event Pokemon seem to be affected by this however.
** Mew has the shortest Korean name of all Pokémon, only consisting of one hangul character.
===Trademark===
* 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]] ([[File:GO icon VIII.png|16px|GO origin mark]]) in said games.
* Mew (then spelled ミュー, not ミュウ) was the first Pokémon trademark ever registered (granted on March 31, 1994, registration number 2636685 part 12), before even Pocket Monsters (ポケットモンスター), which was granted on December 26, 1997.  
* Mew is the only [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced in Generation I.
** ミュウ was registered on August 6, 1999, registration number 4302090.
* As of [[Generation IX]], Mew is the only Generation I Pokémon that does not appear in any regional Pokédex other than [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto]] and [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto]].
* Mew is also the first Pokémon trademark ever applied for; the application was submitted on May 9, 1990, application number 平2-51989; before even Pocket Monsters, which was submitted September 11, 1995.
* The symbol for the {{TCG|Fusion Strike}} expansion [[File:SetSymbolFusion Strike.png|30px]] resembles Mew's tail surrounded by [[Dynamax]] clouds.
** ミュウ was submitted on June 17, 1997, application number 平9-128909.


===Origin===
===Origin===
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Mew}}
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Mew}}
Mew is similar to a vertebrate {{wp|embryo}}. It is purported by scientists to be the ancestor of all other Pokémon, a reference to the {{wp|recapitulation theory}}. It also shares some traits with felines.  
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.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyXDpFd1CQk The Untold Origin Story of Mythical Pokémon "Mew" and "Mewtwo"! (Game Freak "Secret Base" #39)] - Game Freak Official YouTube Channel (Japanese)</ref><ref>[https://nintendoeverything.com/game-freaks-shigeki-morimoto-on-mew-why-it-was-initially-rare-design-more/ Game Freak’s Shigeki Morimoto on Mew – why it was initially rare, design, more] - ''Nintendo Everything''.</ref>
 
Mew's overall physical appearance appears to be based on domestic {{wp|cat}}s. 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 {{wp|jerboa}}, having large hind legs and a long skinny tail. Mew's earliest design in [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Red and Green]] resembled a vertebrate {{wp|embryo}}, featuring a large head and small body. 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. Mew is believed by scientists to be the {{wp|last universal common ancestor}} of all other Pokémon, which, along with its resemblance to an embryo, may be a reference to the {{wp|recapitulation theory}}.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Mew's name may refer to its {{wp|cat}}-like appearance, with ''mew'' being the sound a kitten makes, the Japanese word ''unique'' (myō), or the English word ''{{wp|mutant}}'' (myūtanto).
Mew may be a combination of ''{{wp|mutant}}'' or ''{{wp|mutation}}'' and ''new''. It may also involve 妙 ''myō'' (wonderful, exquisite).
 
According to Julien Bardakoff, the French localizer for [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|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.<ref>[https://www.liberation.fr/apps/2016/06/pokemon/ Libération.fr – Pokémon, traduisez-les tous]</ref>


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn=夢幻 / 梦幻 ''Mènghuàn''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|夢幻 / 梦幻 ''mènghuàn''|dream, illusion}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|zh_yue=夢幻 ''Muhngwaahn''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>夢夢 ''Muhngmuhng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|夢幻 ''muhngwaahn''|dream, illusion}}<br>From {{tt|夢 ''muhng''|dream}} doubled
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|ar=ميو ''Mew''|armeaning=Transcription of English name
| Mew
|bg=Мю ''Myu''|bgmeaning=Transcription of English name
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|el=Μιου ''Miou''<br>Μεόυ ''Meóu''|elmeaning=Transcription of English name
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|he=מיו ''Myu''|hemeaning=Transliteration of English name
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|hi=म्यू ''Mew''|himeaning=Transliteration of English name
| Mew
|pt_br=Mew|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
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|ru=Мью ''M'yu''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
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| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
|th=มิว ''Mio''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
| ''Myu''
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|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]
| 夢幻 ''Mèng Huàn''
| Literally means "dream" or "illusion".
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| 夢夢
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==Related articles==
==Related articles==
* [[Mew (movie 1)]]
* [[Mew duo]]
* [[Mew (movie 8)]]
* [[Mew (M01)]]
* [[Mew (M08)]]
* [[Mew (anime)]]
* [[Mew (Adventures)]]
* [[Mew (UNITE)]]
* [[Mythical Pokémon]]


==External links==
==Notes==
* [[wp:Mew (Pokémon)|Article on Wikipedia]]
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==References==
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==Notes==
==External links==
* {{wp|Mew (Pokémon)|Article on Wikipedia}}


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MEW redirects here. For the Pokémon Trading Card Game set that uses this set identifier, see 151 (TCG).
For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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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
No Eggs Discovered
Hatch time
120 cycles
Egg not obtainable
Height
1'04" 0.4 m
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Weight
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
64
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
270
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Mew
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HP
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Atk
0
Def
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Sp.Atk
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Speed
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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 Volt Tackle and Secret Sword).

It is associated with Mewtwo, and thus they are collectively referred to as the Mew duo by fans.

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 has shown a playful, childish personality, showing signs of high intelligence, curiosity, shyness, playfulness, and even selflessness. It is said to have the DNA of every single Pokémon contained within its body. This causes many scientists to theorize that Mew is the ancestor of all Pokémon. It is an incredibly adaptable species, capable of levitation and teleportation. It can use almost all known moves, regardless of their types. It has also shown the rare power to transform into all known Pokémon. It is capable of making itself invisible at will, so it entirely avoids notice even if it approaches people. As seen on several occasions, it has the ability to create an orb of energy around itself for protection, which can come in many colors, such as green, yellow, and pink.

According to journals found in Kanto's Pokémon Mansion, Mr. Fuji is the one who discovered Mew deep in the jungle and coined its name. With other scientists, he managed to gather some of Mew's DNA and used it in his mansion to create a modified clone of it, aiming it to be the most powerful Pokémon of all, which resulted in the birth of the Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo. Since Mew can make itself invisible, very few people have seen it, leading some scientists to declare it extinct and most to assume it to be nothing, but a mirage. However, sightings of it are still being reported to this day, confirming its existence. Even though it's rarely seen, it will willingly show itself to a person who is pure of heart and has a strong desire to see it.

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 series. 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. As depicted in the episode In the Palms of our Hands! it is capable of splitting itself up and transforming into more than one Pokémon at the same time. It was also shown to possess a strong rivalry with its clone, Mewtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back.

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

Game data

NPC appearances

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201
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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(ぜんこく)). In English, this was changed to "worldwide".

In the German version of Pokémon Stadium, Mew's entry does not mention South America; instead, it says that Mew has been seen in "Niemandsland" (No Man's Land).

Generation I Kanto
#151
Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
Green
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. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)
Its DNA is said to contain the genetic codes of all Pokémon, so it can use all kinds of techniques. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
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 can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of 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
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
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.*
Brilliant Diamond Because it can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


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
Redeem from Poké Ball Plus
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Redeem from Poké Ball Plus
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Floaroma Town (Only one*)
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Event


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
Rumble World
Legend Terrain: Bastion of Beginnings (All Areas)
Super MD
Mystery Jungle
Picross
Area 04: Stage 07 (must be unlocked with a password)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Charizard SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Buried Relic (40F, 60F, 70F, 90F, 98F)
New Snap
Founja JunglePost-credits
Cross-Generation
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)
GO
Special Research
Masters EX
Log-in bonus: Professor Oak & Mew
Café ReMix
Complete Mew challenge and Mew Flower Cake recipe
UNITE
Purchase for 15,000 Aeos Coins/575 Aeos Gems


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

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games Held items
Red Blue
Bitter Berry Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow
Emerald
Lum Berry Lum 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 IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 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

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 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
  • 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

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: 50%
IQ group: H
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 151.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Clear Mystery Jungle during the epilogue
Connected to: Bulbasaur, Charmeleon, Chikorita, Mudkip, Xerneas
Connection Orb Set: 1

Phrases
Normal I'll do my best on expeditions!
Low HP (< 50%) Hmmm… It's getting tough…
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)
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Psychic
Field move:
(past)
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(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: ★★★★★

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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

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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
New Pokémon Snap
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Photodex entry #060
Mew is an incredibly intelligent Pokémon that lives hidden in the ruins. People say it only appears before those who are pure of heart.

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

Evolution data

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Unevolved
Mew
 Psychic 


Sprites

Generation I
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Generation II
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Generation III
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Generation IV
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Generation V
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Generation VI
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Generation VII
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Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
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Generation VIII
Sword Shield
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Cross-Generation
HOME
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151MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Mew images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In the anime

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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 (anime)
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. This Mew made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series, serving as Goh's main motivation to grow as a Trainer in his pursuit to catch the Mythical Pokémon one day.

Other

A Mew appeared in PK14.

In The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, a Mirage Mew helped sabotage the Mirage Master's plans, being the only Mirage Pokémon created by him to have an actual soul and not blindly obey him.

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 physical main series 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, appearing in the outskirts of Pallet Town.

In The Jynx Jinx, Green's Ditto, nicknamed Ditty, transformed into Mew as an example to Red. It later used this form to lure some Team Rocket Grunts away while Green went after the real Mew.

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

Mew trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS

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."

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 in Pokémon UNITE

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 2,500 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.

Pokémon UNITE

Main article: Mew (UNITE)

Mew is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged attacker.

Celestial

Mew appeared in the music video for Celestial by Ed Sheeran.


Music

This is a list of music associated with Mew in the Pokémon games.

Games Location Song name Composition Arrangement
Pokémon Snap During the Rainbow Cloud course, where Mew is encountered Rainbow Cloud[2] Ikuko Mimori[a 1] Ikuko Mimori[a 1]
 E  When battling Mew Battle! (Mew) Junichi Masuda Gō Ichinose
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure During Mew's Chase Skill Game Unknown Unknown

Trivia

Mew's discovery date.
A wild Mew found using the Mew glitch
  • 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.
  • In 2012, Mew was voted the most popular Legendary/Mythical Pokémon in the Pokémon Power Bracket, which consisted of 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 Pokémon obtainable in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! that cannot have the Pokémon GO origin mark (GO origin mark) in said games.
  • Mew is the only Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
  • As of Generation IX, Mew is the only Generation I Pokémon that does not appear in any regional Pokédex other than Kanto and Johto.
  • The symbol for the Fusion Strike expansion SetSymbolFusion Strike.png resembles Mew's tail surrounded by Dynamax clouds.

Origin

Bulbanews
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:

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.[7][8]

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 Pokémon Red and Green resembled a vertebrate embryo, featuring a large head and small body. 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. Mew 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.

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.[9]

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ミュウ Mew From mutant or mutation and new, as well as myō
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 Transcription of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 夢幻 / 梦幻 Mènghuàn From 夢幻 / 梦幻 mènghuàn
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 夢幻 Muhngwaahn*
夢夢 Muhngmuhng*
From 夢幻 muhngwaahn
From muhng doubled


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Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Staff of Pokémon Snap - Ikuko Mimori is the only person credited for music in the credits of Pokémon Snap.

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