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Mew(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Psychic-type Mythical Pokémon that made its first appearance in the First Pokémon generation in the Red and Blue games. In-universe, Mew is the origin of the Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo, with the latter being its genetically-altered clone.
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).
Physiology and behavior[]
Mew is a pink, bipedal Pokémon with mammalian features. It has a rounded, wide snout; triangular ears; and large, blue eyes. It has short arms with three-fingered paws and large hind paws with oval markings on the soles. Its tail is long and thin with an ovoid tip. Its fur is so fine and thin, it can only be seen under a microscope. Mew is said to have the DNA of every single Pokémon contained within its body, allowing Mew to learn and use any attack.
Mew has shown a playful, childish personality, showing signs of high intelligence, curiosity, shyness, playfulness, and even selflessness. It is incredibly adaptable and able to travel freely on land, water, or air, possibly due to its unique DNA. As seen in several occasions, it can create an orb of energy around itself for protection, these can come in many colors, such as green, yellow and pink. The pink orb in special, can also take the form of a bouncy bubble, mostly used for Mew's entertainment. Mew is said to have been a common species in the past, but for unknown reasons, it has disappeared completely, thought to be extinct.
In Cinnabar Island's Pokémon Mansion, scientists who've managed to gather some of Mew's DNA, used it to create a modified clone of it, aiming to create the most powerful Pokémon of all, the result being the Legendary Pokémon, Mewtwo. Reports found in same Mansion note scientific expeditions that have sighted Mew. Since Mew can make itself invisible, very few people have knowingly seen it, leading some scientists to declare it extinct and most to assume it to be a mirage, however sightings of it are still being reported to this day. Even though it's rarely seen, it'll still show itself to a person who is pure of heart and has a strong desire to see it for themselves.
Mew is the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move Genesis Supernova.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Mew was an extremely rare Pokémon in its original games Pokémon Red and Blue. It could only be obtained through glitches in the game's programming. Mew was originally a joke between the developers at Game Freak, and was not meant to be in the final copy of the game. Soon, Mew was found by gamers and the rumors began. Nintendo then made an exclusive event for Pokémon Yellow in which you could capture Mew.
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Mew artwork in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Mew has been a Poké Ball Pokémon in every Super Smash Bros. game. In Super Smash Bros. it didn't do anything but was rare and lucky to see. In Super Smash Bros. Melee it dropped trophies while in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, it dropped CDs but, if you have all CDs, Mew will drop a sticker. Mew later returned in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Mewtwo, the clone of Mew, is also a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Throughout the series, Mew, much like Mewtwo, is roughly akin to its portrayal in the first movie (with some elements from the 16th), especially having Kōichi Yamadera reprise his role.
Other spin-off Pokémon games[]
In Pokémon Snap, Mew appeared in the seventh course, Rainbow Cloud. Although the game is not combat-oriented, the difficulty of photographing Mew effectively makes it the game's boss. Mew floats in a bubble that turns opaque when the zoom is activated, so players must throw a series of Pester Balls or Food at it to break the bubble so Mew will come out for a clear shot. Photographing Mew gets an automatic bonus of 2500 points, making it the highest-ranking Pokémon in the game with the highest possible score of 10,000 points with perfect positioning, size, and pose.
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness, Mew is the guardian of the Grass Cornet, while in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, Mew plays a key role in the post game.
Mew appeared in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure. He takes Pikachu and their friends Chikorita, Piplup, and Charmander to the 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 unknown gender in the core series.
In the anime[]
Mew appeared in Pokémon the First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back (alongside Mewtwo), Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (alongside Lucario), The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon (Mirage, alongside Mewtwo), Pokémon Origins (final episode), Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution (alongside Mewtwo) and Pokémon Journeys: The Series (recurring appearances).
Other media[]
Mew appeared in the music video for Celestial by Ed Sheeran.
Origin[]
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.
Appearance wise, Mew's overall physical appearance appears to be based on domestic cats. Several of Mew's features, such as a short muzzle and large hind feet, are commonly found in cats. Its morphology is also vaguely similar to a jerboa, having large hind legs and a long skinny tail. Mew's earliest design in Japan's Red and Green resembled a vertebrate embryo, featuring a large head and small body. It is believed by scientists to be the last universal common ancestor of all other Pokémon, which, along with its resemblance to an embryo, may be a reference to the recapitulation theory. Mew was soon revised and became mostly mammalian with cat-like traits, while still retaining several embryonic features such as having short fine hair and small forearms.
Mew may be a combination of mutant or mutation and new. It may also involve 妙 myō (wonderful, exquisite).
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| First Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Red and Blue | So rare that it is still said to be a mirage by many experts. Only a few people have seen it worldwide. |
| Pokémon Yellow | When viewed through a microscope, this Pokémon's short, fine, delicate hair can be seen. |
| Pokémon Stadium | A mythical Pokémon of South America. A growing number of people have seen it recently. |
| Second Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Gold | Apparently, it appears only to those people who are pure of heart and have a strong desire to see it. |
| Pokémon Silver | Its DNA is said to contain the genetic codes of all Pokémon, so it can use all kinds of techniques. |
| Pokémon Crystal | Because it can learn any move, some people began research to see if it is the ancestor of all Pokémon. |
| Pokémon Stadium 2 | A mythical Pokémon of South America which had been thought extinct. A growing number of people have seen it recently. |
| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon Sapphire | 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon FireRed | A Pokémon of South America that was thought to have been extinct. It is very intelligent and learns any move. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | So rare that it is still said to be a mirage by many experts. Only a few people have seen it worldwide. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | Because it can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon. |
| Pokémon Pearl | Because it can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon. |
| Pokémon Platinum | Because it can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | Apparently, it appears only to those people who are pure of heart and have a strong desire to see it. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | Its DNA is said to contain the genetic codes of all Pokémon, so it can use all kinds of techniques. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | Because it is able to use every move, there are many scientists who believe that it is the ancestor of all Pokémon. |
| Pokémon White | Because it is able to use every move, there are many scientists who believe that it is the ancestor of all Pokémon. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | Because it can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon. |
| Pokémon White 2 | Because it can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | Because it can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon. |
| Pokémon Y | Its DNA is said to contain the genetic codes of all Pokémon, so it can use all kinds of techniques. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu |
When viewed through a microscope, this Pokémon's short, fine, delicate hair can be seen. |
| Pokémon Let's Go Eevee |
When viewed through a microscope, this Pokémon's short, fine, delicate hair can be seen. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | It's very intelligent and can use an incredible variety of moves. Many believe that all other Pokémon are descendants of this one. |
| Pokémon Shield | This mythical Pokémon is said to be extinct, but sightings of it are still being reported to this day. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Because it can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | Because it can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon. |
Game locations[]
Being the first Mythical Pokémon in the series, Mew is predominantly available through events but, there are methods to get it with special events.
In the original games, Mew can be obtained through an extension of the Trainer-Fly glitch. It requiring encountering the Route 8 Gambler or the Jr. Trainer on Route 24 to start the glitch and then using the Route 25 Youngster or the first Swimmer in Cerulean City Gym to trigger Mew. Go back to that first trainer and after closing the start menu, a level 7 Mew will appear.
Another method is My Pokémon Ranch where the player deposits 999 Pokémon into the ranch, leveling it to the required amount for Hayley to offer a trade needing any egg for a Mew.
A third method requiring cheats is the Faraway Island event via the Old Sea Map in Pokémon Emerald. The only way to legitimately obtain a Shiny Mew is via the Old Sea Map on a Japanese copy.
In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Mew is obtainable in Floaroma Town if there is a save file from Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Mew is obtainable via Mystery Gift by entering the password GETY0URMEW. Each Trainer’s Mew will arrive with a different Tera Type, Nature, and move set.
| Title | Location(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Emerald | ||
| Fourth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Diamond | ||
| Pokémon Pearl | ||
| Pokémon Platinum | ||
| Fifth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Black | ||
| Pokémon White | ||
| Pokémon Black 2 | ||
| Pokémon White 2 | ||
| Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu |
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| Pokémon Let's Go Eevee |
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| Eighth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Sword | ||
| Pokémon Shield | ||
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | ||
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | ||
| Ninth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Scarlet | ||
| Pokémon Violet | ||
Base Stats[]
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 100 |
| Sp. Attack | 100 |
| Sp. Defense | 100 |
| Speed | 100 |
| Total | 600 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
| Main article: Mew/gallery |
Sprites[]
Theories[]
One of the many theories surrounding Mew claims that Ditto is a failed attempt at creating a Mew. Both Pokemon weigh 8.8. pounds. They can both learn any move in the game. Also both Pokémon's base stats are equal in every category.
Trivia[]
- Mew has the most anime opening appearances of any Mythical Pokémon, with seven in Japan.
- Despite being a clone of Mew, Mewtwo appears before Mew in the Pokédex.
- 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.
- 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.
- In an interview with Game Freak and Creatures Inc. in Nintendo Power issue 134, Morimoto revealed that he created Mew two weeks before game development was finished.
- At the Heahea City Game Freak office in Pokémon Sun and Moon, Morimoto states that he created Mew, including its pixel art, cry and Pokédex entry (the one reused in Pokémon FireRed). He also says it was right at the very end of game development.
- 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.
External links[]
- Mew (Pokémon) at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Mew at Pokémon Wiki, the Fandom wiki on Pokémon.
- Mew (Pokémon) at Bulbapedia, the Pokémon wiki.
| Legendary, Mythical, Paradox Pokémon and Ultra Beasts | |
|---|---|
| Major Legendary Pokémon | Mewtwo • Lugia • Ho-Oh • Kyogre • Groudon • Rayquaza • Dialga • Palkia • Giratina • Reshiram • Zekrom • Kyurem • Xerneas • Yveltal • Zygarde • Cosmog • Cosmoem • Solgaleo • Lunala • Necrozma • Zacian • Zamazenta • Eternatus • Calyrex • Koraidon • Miraidon • Terapagos |
| Minor Legendary Pokémon | Articuno • Zapdos • Moltres • Raikou • Entei • Suicune • Regirock • Regice • Registeel • Latias • Latios • Uxie • Mesprit • Azelf • Heatran • Regigigas • Cresselia • Cobalion • Terrakion • Virizion • Tornadus • Thundurus • Landorus • Type: Null • Silvally • Tapu Koko • Tapu Lele • Tapu Bulu • Tapu Fini • Kubfu • Urshifu • Regieleki • Regidrago • Glastrier • Spectrier • Enamorus • Wo-Chien • Chien-Pao • Ting-Lu • Chi-Yu • Okidogi • Munkidori • Fezandipiti • Ogerpon |
| Mythical Pokémon | Mew • Celebi • Jirachi • Deoxys • Phione • Manaphy • Darkrai • Shaymin • Arceus • Victini • Keldeo • Meloetta • Genesect • Diancie • Hoopa • Volcanion • Magearna • Marshadow • Zeraora • Meltan • Melmetal • Zarude • Pecharunt |
| Ultra Beasts | Nihilego • Buzzwole • Pheromosa • Xurkitree • Celesteela • Kartana • Guzzlord • Poipole • Naganadel • Stakataka • Blacephalon |
| Paradox Pokémon | Great Tusk • Scream Tail • Brute Bonnet • Flutter Mane • Slither Wing • Sandy Shocks • Iron Treads • Iron Bundle • Iron Hands • Iron Jugulis • Iron Moth • Iron Thorns • Roaring Moon • Iron Valiant • Walking Wake • Iron Leaves • Gouging Fire • Raging Bolt • Iron Boulder • Iron Crown |