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* 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 (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.
** ミュウ was registered on August 6, 1999, registration number 4302090.
** ミュウ was registered on August 6, 1999, registration number 4302090.
* 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.
** ミュウ was submitted on June 17, 1997, application number 平9-128909.


===Origin===
===Origin===

Revision as of 09:07, 20 February 2019

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Mew (disambiguation).
Mew
New Species Pokémon 		ミュウ
Mew
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Mew



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

Mew (Japanese: ミュウ Mew) is a Psychic-type Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Mew is notable for its unique ability to learn every Technical Machine, Hidden Machine, and Move Tutor move (except those exclusive to a particular Pokémon or group of Pokémon, such as Draco Meteor and Secret Sword).

Mew is the last Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex.

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

Biology

Mew is a pink, bipedal Pokémon with mammalian features. Its snout is short and wide, and it has triangular ears and large, blue eyes. It has short arms with three-fingered paws, large hind legs and feet with oval markings on the soles, and a long, thin tail ending in an ovoid tip. Its fur is so fine and thin, it can only be seen under a microscope. Mew is said to have the DNA of every single Pokémon contained within its body, and as such is able to learn any attack.

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

Reports found in Cinnabar Island's Pokémon Mansion note scientific expeditions that have sighted Mew in Guyana, South America, the place where it was first discovered. Since Mew can make itself invisible at will, very few people have knowingly seen it, leading some scientists to declare it extinct and most to assume it to be a mirage. It will only show itself to a person who is pure of heart.

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

In the anime

201
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201

In the main series

Mew in Mewtwo Strikes Back

Major appearances

Mew (M01)

Mew debuted in Mewtwo Strikes Back. A 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, Mew is shown flying to the mountains.

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 contrast to Mewtwo, who wished to eliminate natural-born.

Mew also appeared in the radio drama The Birth of Mewtwo, which was adapted into the anime short The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin.

Mew made a small appearance in the hour-length special Mewtwo Returns, the sequel to Mewtwo Strikes Back. Mew is first shown in flashbacks of the first movie and then named by Mewtwo when it reflects about its creation before the title screen appears (though this dialogue was changed in the dub and Mew is not named). Mewtwo also sees Mew after being thrown into the Purity Spring, but this Mew is just part of Mewtwo's imagination.

Mew in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
Mew (M08)

Another Mew first appeared transformed as a Ho-Oh, and then as a Taillow, landing on Cameran Palace and then transforming into Treecko. It then transformed into an Aipom to play with Ash's Pikachu. Ash and his friends released their Pokémon to play with what they thought was an Aipom.

Mew led the team's Pokémon to an attic full of toys, and while playing with them, it transformed into a Pikachu, then back into its original form. Kidd Summers, who had been spying on them, sent her two Weavile after it. To escape, it teleported itself, along with Pikachu and Meowth. It then transformed once again into a 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.

Mew also nearly sacrificed itself to save the Tree of Beginning. Lucario 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 Bonsly.

Other

A Mew appeared in PK14.

A Mirage Mew appeared in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, where it helped interfere with the plans of Mirage Master.

A Mew will appear in M22.

Minor appearances

Mew in the main series

A Mew appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

A Mew made a brief cameo in the opening sequence of The Rise of Darkrai, where it was seen being 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 has appeared in at least one episode of the anime.

An image of Mew appeared on a computer screen used by Mewtwo's creators in Genesect and the Legend Awakened.

A Mew made a cameo appearance in the ending credits in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade.

A Mew made its physical main series debut in Alola, Kanto!, where it was seen flying around near Professor Oak's Laboratory. This is the latest main series physical debut of any of the original 151 Pokémon.

Mew in Pokémon Origins

In Pokémon Origins

A Mew briefly appeared at the end of File 4: Charizard, being the only Generation I Pokémon that Red had not caught by the end of the mini-series.

In the manga

Mew in Pokémon Adventures

In the movie adaptations

Main article: Mew (M01)
Main article: Mew (M08)

Two different Mew appear in the manga adaptations of the first and eighth Pokémon movies.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Mew (Adventures)

Mew debuted in the first round of the Red, Green & Blue arc, A Glimpse of the Glow.

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

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

A Mew appeared in Obtain the Moon Stone!!. This one is actually a woman who was accidentally transformed after an experiment went wrong. She turns back later to her normal form.

Giovanni catches Mew as part of the supplies used for the creation of Mewtwo. It was released along with Mewtwo after the creation was unsuccessful.

In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga

Red befriended a Mew in Showdown! Clefairy VS Mew!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Mew (TCG)

Other appearances

Mew in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Super Smash Bros. series

In Super Smash Bros., Mew will sometimes appear out of a Poké Ball. When summoned, it will use Fly to leave the arena. In single player, the summoner is awarded the "Mew Catcher" bonus, worth 10,000 points.

After unlocking every character in Super Smash Bros. Melee, there is a 1 in 251 chance of Mew appearing from a Poké Ball. The thrower of the Poké Ball receives the same "Mew Catcher" bonus.

Mew returns again as a rare Pokémon in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, the chance of it appearing is 1 in 493 this time. Like the other "secret" Pokémon, it drops rare items instead of just flying away. In Mew's case, the items are CDs. However, once all the pick-up CDs are obtained, it will drop Stickers instead.

Mew returns in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U and comes out of a Poké Ball (rarely) and/or Master Ball (rare, but less rare than a Poké Ball).

Mew returns yet again in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, once again as a rare Poké Ball summon.

Throughout the Smash series, Mew, much like Mewtwo, is roughly akin to its portrayal in the first movie, especially having Kōichi Yamadera reprise his role.

Melee trophy information

Mew is an extremely rare Pokémon that has been seen by only a few people. Information on every Pokémon in the world is contained in Mew's cell structure, so it has the ability to use any and all TMs and HMs. Some Pokémon scholars believe Mew to be the ancestor of all existing Pokémon, but the idea is debatable.

Brawl trophy information

"A New Species Pokémon. An extremely rare Pokémon that contains the DNA of all other Pokémon, it is thought by many scholars to be a Pokémon ancestor, considering the wide range of moves it can use. On top of being able to make itself invisible, Mew can also transform into any opponent Pokémon and use characteristics and moves in exactly the same way."

3DS/Wii U trophy information

NA: Mew is a Pokémon previously thought to be extinct but rediscovered by Dr. Fuji. This Legendary Pokémon doesn't often show itself to humans, so it is considered quite lucky to see one. In Smash Bros., Mew will appear and then use Fly to sail away, leaving behind a gift. Thanks, Mew!

PAL: Mew was thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered by Dr. Fuji in Guyana. This Mythical Pokémon doesn't often show itself to humans, so it's considered very lucky to see one. In this game, it will float upwards and leave a present behind. If only Mew would turn up more often, eh?

Pokémon Snap

Mew appears in the seventh course, Rainbow Cloud. Although the game is not combat-oriented, the difficulty of photographing Mew effectively makes it the game's boss. Mew floats in a bubble that turns opaque when the zoom is activated, so players must throw a series of Pester Balls or Food at it to break the bubble so Mew will come out for a clear shot. Photographing Mew gets an automatic bonus of 2500 points, making it the highest ranking Pokémon in the game with a highest possible score of 10,000 points with perfect positioning, size and pose.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Generation I
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
Gold Apparently, it appears only to those people who are pure of heart and have a strong desire to see it.
Silver Its DNA is said to contain the genetic codes of all Pokémon, so it can use all kinds of techniques.
Crystal Because it can learn any move, some people began research to see if it is the ancestor of all Pokémon.
Stadium 2 Apparently, it appears only to those people who are pure of heart and have a strong desire to see it.
Generation III
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
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
Black Because it is able to use every move, there are many scientists who believe that it is the ancestor of all Pokémon.
White
Black 2 Because it can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon.
White 2
Generation VI
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
Let's Go Pikachu When viewed through a microscope, this Pokémon's short, fine, delicate hair can be seen.
Let's Go Eevee


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)
FireRed LeafGreen
Event
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
My Pokémon Ranch
Event
Platinum
My Pokémon Ranch*
Event
HeartGold SoulSilver
Event
Pal Park
Forest
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer
Generation VI
X Y
Event
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Event
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Event
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Trade
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Transfer from Poké Ball Plus


In side games

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


Also, in Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2, Mew is available as a rental Pokémon after the player beats Round 1 of the Prime Cup.

In events

Held items

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

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
100
160 - 207 310 - 404
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
Total:
600
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 100.

Pokéathlon stats

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


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 2×
Ghost 2×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric 1×
Psychic ½×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 2×
Fairy 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 2×
Ghost 2×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric 1×
Psychic ½×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 2×
Fairy 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 2×
Ghost 2×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric 1×
Psychic ½×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 2×
Fairy 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 2×
Ghost 2×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric 1×
Psychic ½×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 2×
Fairy 1×
None
Notes:

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

Learnset

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

By leveling up
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Pound Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25
011 Mimic Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10
1111 Swift Normal Special 06060 00——% 20
2222 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20
3333 Psywave Psychic Special 0000— 100100% 15
4444 Barrier Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20
5555 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 08585% 20
6666 Metronome Normal Status 0000— ——% 10
7777 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10
8888 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— ——% 20
9999 Transform Normal Status 0000— ——% 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/HM

Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

By leveling up
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Pound Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Reflect Type Normal Status 0000— ——% 15
011 Transform Normal Status 0000— ——% 10
1010 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 08585% 20
2020 Metronome Normal Status 0000— ——% 10
3030 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10
4040 Barrier Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20
5050 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5
6060 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20
7070 Me First Normal Status 0000— ——% 20
8080 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— ——% 40
9090 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— ——% 20
100100 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 ——% 20
  • 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/HM
By breeding
Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Mew in Generation VII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Mew in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mew
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mew
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
By tutoring
Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
S M US UM After You Normal Status — —% 15
S M US UM Ally Switch Psychic Status — —% 15
S M US UM Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10
S M US UM Bind Normal Physical 15 85% 20
S M US UM Block Normal Status — —% 5
S M US UM Bounce Flying Physical 85 85% 5
S M US UM Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20
S M US UM Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25
S M US UM Defog Flying Status — —% 15
S M US UM Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 85 100% 10
S M US UM Drain Punch Fighting Physical 75 100% 10
S M US UM Drill Run Ground Physical 80 95% 10
S M US UM Dual Chop Dragon Physical 40 90% 15
S M US UM Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10
S M US UM Electroweb Electric Special 55 95% 15
S M US UM Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5
S M US UM Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15
S M US UM Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20
S M US UM Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15
S M US UM Gastro Acid Poison Status — 100% 10
S M US UM Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10
S M US UM Gravity Psychic Status — —% 5
S M US UM Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120 80% 5
S M US UM Heal Bell Normal Status — —% 5
S M US UM Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10
S M US UM Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20
S M US UM Hyper Voice Normal Special 90 100% 10
S M US UM Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15
S M US UM Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15
S M US UM Iron Defense Steel Status — —% 15
S M US UM Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15
S M US UM Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15
S M US UM Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20
S M US UM Laser Focus Normal Status — —% 30
S M US UM Last Resort Normal Physical 140 100% 5
S M US UM Liquidation Water Physical 85 100% 10
S M US UM Low Kick Fighting Physical — 100% 20
S M US UM Magic Coat Psychic Status — —% 15
S M US UM Magic Room Psychic Status — —% 10
S M US UM Magnet Rise Electric Status — —% 10
S M US UM Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10
S M US UM Pain Split Normal Status — —% 20
S M US UM Recycle Normal Status — —% 10
S M US UM Role Play Psychic Status — —% 10
S M US UM Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15
S M US UM Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20
S M US UM Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15
S M US UM Skill Swap Psychic Status — —% 10
S M US UM Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5
S M US UM Snatch Dark Status — —% 10
S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
S M US UM Spite Ghost Status — 100% 10
S M US UM Stealth Rock Rock Status — —% 20
S M US UM Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 75 100% 10
S M US UM Super Fang Normal Physical — 90% 10
S M US UM Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5
S M US UM Synthesis Grass Status — —% 5
S M US UM Tailwind Flying Status — —% 15
S M US UM Telekinesis Psychic Status — —% 15
S M US UM Throat Chop Dark Physical 80 100% 15
S M US UM Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15
S M US UM Trick Psychic Status — 100% 10
S M US UM Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10
S M US UM Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20
S M US UM Wonder Room Psychic Status — —% 10
S M US UM Worry Seed Grass Status — 100% 10
S M US UM Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Mew can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Mew cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mew
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mew
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Confusion Mew (POP Series 4 4)
Mew (Wizards Promo 47)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin151.png Pinani151.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani151.png
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0.9%
Friend Area: Final Island
Phrases
51%-100% HP It makes me happy being with you!
26%-50% HP Oh, no! My HP is half gone!
1%-25% HP I can't go on! My HP is almost gone...
Level up I leveled up! Doesn't that make you happy?
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 151.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 20%
IQ group: H
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Psychic
Poké Assist: Psychic PA.png
Psychic
Field move: None
Loops: 18 Min. exp.: 150 Max. exp.: 250
Browser entry R-000
Mew is a rare Pokémon considered to be a mirage. It does flips and can go invisible.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Psychic
Not available in the present.
Poké Assist:
(past) 		Psychic Assist.png
Psychic
Field move:
(past) 		Psy Power 1 field move.png
(Psy Power ×1)
Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]]
It lets loose psychic orbs at Pokémon.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●●
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: 200 Base Attack: 210 Base Defense: 210
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Pound
Charged Attacks: Blizzard, Earthquake, Psychic, Focus Blast, Thunder, Fire Blast, Solar Beam, Hyper Beam

Evolution

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Unevolved
Mew
 Psychic 



Sprites

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


Trivia

  • Despite being a clone of Mew, Mewtwo appears before Mew in the Pokédex.
  • Mew was the only Pokémon of the first 151 to be left out of the original version of the Pokérap.
  • In Generation I and II, due to technical limitations, New Species is labeled in game as NEW SPECIE (and in early versions, labeled as NEWSPECIES).
  • Mew was a little-known secret when Pokémon Red and Green were first released in Japan. Even Nintendo was not initially aware that Shigeki Morimoto had programmed it into the game.[1]
  • In the games, lost scientific reports state that Mew was found in the forests of Guyana.
  • In Generation III, Mew is the only Generation I Pokémon that cannot be encountered in FireRed and LeafGreen, as well as the only Generation I Legendary or Mythical Pokémon that can be encountered in Emerald.
  • Mew is tied with Mewtwo for the most anime opening appearances of any Legendary or Mythical Pokémon, with seven in Japan.
  • Mew is the only genderless Pokémon able to learn Captivate; however, when used by genderless Pokémon, this move will always fail.
  • In Super Smash Bros. it has a chance of 1 out of 151 to appear, in Super Smash Bros. Melee, its chance to appear is 1 out of 251, and in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, its chance to appear is 1 out of 493. This is a reference to how many Pokémon were out during the release of each game (151 in Generation I, 251 in Generation II, and 493 in Generation IV).
A wild Mew found using the Mew glitch

Trademark

  • 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.
    • ミュウ was registered on August 6, 1999, registration number 4302090.

Origin

Bulbanews
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:

Mew is similar to a vertebrate embryo. It shares many traits with cats. Its morphology is also vaguely similar to a jerboa, having large hind legs and a long skinny tail. It is believed by scientists to be the 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 derived from 妙 myō (strange/unusual), mew (the sound a kitten makes, referring to its size and cat-like appearance), or mutant (myūtanto), or it may be a combination of mystery and new (considering that it is mysterious and "newly" discovered).

In other languages

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


Related articles

Notes

  1. ↑ http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/news/iwata/iwata_asks_-_pokmon_heartgold_version__soulsilver_version_16288_16289.html

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