Name origin

mew
cat sound


Mew artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 151
Type Psychic
Species New Species Pokémon
Height 1′4″ (0.41m)
Weight 8.8 lbs (4.0 kg)
Abilities Synchronize
Local № 151 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen)
250 (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
255 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese Myu

Breeding

Egg Groups Undiscovered
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 121 (minimum 30,855 steps)

Training

EV yield 3 HP
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 100 (higher than normal)
Base EXP 64
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Type defenses

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Mew stats

The base stats for Mew are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 100
310 - 404
Attack 100
184 - 328
Defense 100
184 - 328
Sp. Atk 100
184 - 328
Sp. Def 100
184 - 328
Speed 100
184 - 328
Total 600

Pokedex descriptions

Red
Blue
LeafGreen
So rare that it is still said to be a mirage by many experts. Only a few people have seen it worldwide.
Yellow When viewed through a microscope, this POKéMON’s short, fine, delicate hair can be seen.
Gold
HeartGold
Apparently, it appears only to those people who are pure of heart and have a strong desire to see it.
Silver
SoulSilver
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.
Ruby
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.
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.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Because it can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe MEW to be the ancestor of Pokémon.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Mew learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 PoundNormalPhysical40100
1 TransformNormalStatus--
1 Reflect TypeNormalStatus--
10 Mega PunchNormalPhysical8085
20 MetronomeNormalStatus--
30 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
40 BarrierPsychicStatus--
50 AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
60 AmnesiaPsychicStatus--
70 Me FirstNormalStatus--
80 Baton PassNormalStatus--
90 Nasty PlotDarkStatus--
100 Aura SphereFightingSpecial90

Mew learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 PoundNormalPhysical40100
1 TransformNormalStatus--
10 Mega PunchNormalPhysical8085
20 MetronomeNormalStatus--
30 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
40 BarrierPsychicStatus--
50 AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
60 AmnesiaPsychicStatus--
70 Me FirstNormalStatus--
80 Baton PassNormalStatus--
90 Nasty PlotDarkStatus--
100 Aura SphereFightingSpecial90

Egg moves

Mew does not learn any egg moves.

Move Tutor moves

Mew can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100
BindNormalPhysical1585
Low KickFightingPhysical-100
Sky AttackFlyingPhysical14090
Super FangNormalPhysical-90
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
OutrageDragonPhysical120100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Heal BellNormalStatus--
Pain SplitNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
SynthesisGrassStatus--
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
Helping HandNormalStatus--
TrickPsychicStatus-100
Role PlayPsychicStatus--
SuperpowerFightingPhysical120100
Magic CoatPsychicStatus--
RecycleNormalStatus--
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
Skill SwapPsychicStatus--
SnatchDarkStatus--
Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial90100
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
BlockNormalStatus--
BounceFlyingPhysical8585
CovetNormalPhysical60100
RoostFlyingStatus--
GravityPsychicStatus--
TailwindFlyingStatus--
Gastro AcidPoisonStatus-100
Last ResortNormalPhysical140100
Worry SeedGrassStatus-100
Magnet RiseElectricStatus--
Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9090
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100
Dragon PulseDragonSpecial90100
Drain PunchFightingPhysical75100
Earth PowerGroundSpecial90100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical12070
Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100
Stealth RockRockStatus--
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100
Wonder RoomPsychicStatus--
Magic RoomPsychicStatus--
Foul PlayDarkPhysical95100
After YouNormalStatus--
ElectrowebElectricSpecial5595
Drill RunGroundPhysical8095
Dual ChopDragonPhysical4090

Mew can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
Low KickFightingPhysical-100
String ShotBugStatus-95
SwiftNormalSpecial60
Sky AttackFlyingPhysical14090
Super FangNormalPhysical-90
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
OutrageDragonPhysical120100
RolloutRockPhysical3090
Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
Heal BellNormalStatus--
Pain SplitNormalStatus--
SynthesisGrassStatus--
TwisterDragonSpecial40100
AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
Helping HandNormalStatus--
TrickPsychicStatus-100
Role PlayPsychicStatus--
SuperpowerFightingPhysical120100
Magic CoatPsychicStatus--
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
DiveWaterPhysical80100
Air CutterFlyingSpecial5595
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
BlockNormalStatus--
BounceFlyingPhysical8585
GravityPsychicStatus--
TailwindFlyingStatus--
Gastro AcidPoisonStatus-100
Last ResortNormalPhysical140100
Worry SeedGrassStatus-100
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100
Magnet RiseElectricStatus--
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9090
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100
Vacuum WaveFightingSpecial40100
Earth PowerGroundSpecial90100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical12070
Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100
Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100

Moves learnt by HM

Mew is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
2 FlyFlyingPhysical9095
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
5 WaterfallWaterPhysical80100
6 DiveWaterPhysical80100

Mew is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
2 FlyFlyingPhysical9095
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
5 WhirlpoolWaterSpecial3585
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100
7 WaterfallWaterPhysical80100
8 Rock ClimbNormalPhysical9085

Moves learnt by TM

Mew is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
2 Dragon ClawDragonPhysical80100
3 PsyshockPsychicSpecial80100
4 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
7 HailIceStatus--
8 Bulk UpFightingStatus--
9 VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
19 TelekinesisPsychicStatus--
20 SafeguardNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
23 Smack DownRockPhysical50100
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
34 Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
37 SandstormRockStatus--
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
41 TormentDarkStatus-100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Flame ChargeFirePhysical50100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
47 Low SweepFightingPhysical60100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
49 Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100
50 OverheatFireSpecial14090
51 Ally SwitchPsychicStatus--
52 Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070
53 Energy BallGrassSpecial80100
54 False SwipeNormalPhysical40100
55 ScaldWaterSpecial80100
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
58 Sky DropFlyingPhysical60100
59 IncinerateFireSpecial30100
60 QuashDarkStatus-100
61 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
62 AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical55100
63 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
64 ExplosionNormalPhysical250100
65 Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
67 RetaliateNormalPhysical70100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
69 Rock PolishRockStatus--
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
71 Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080
72 Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
74 Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
76 Struggle BugBugSpecial30100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
78 BulldozeGroundPhysical60100
79 Frost BreathIceSpecial4090
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
81 X-ScissorBugPhysical80100
82 Dragon TailDragonPhysical6090
83 Work UpNormalStatus--
84 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
88 PluckFlyingPhysical60100
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
91 Flash CannonSteelSpecial80100
92 Trick RoomPsychicStatus--
93 Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100
95 SnarlDarkSpecial5595

Mew is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100
2 Dragon ClawDragonPhysical80100
3 Water PulseWaterSpecial60100
4 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
7 HailIceStatus--
8 Bulk UpFightingStatus--
9 Bullet SeedGrassPhysical25100
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
19 Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
20 SafeguardNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
23 Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
34 Shock WaveElectricSpecial60
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
37 SandstormRockStatus--
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
41 TormentDarkStatus-100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
47 Steel WingSteelPhysical7090
48 Skill SwapPsychicStatus--
49 SnatchDarkStatus--
50 OverheatFireSpecial14090
51 RoostFlyingStatus--
52 Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070
53 Energy BallGrassSpecial80100
54 False SwipeNormalPhysical40100
55 BrineWaterSpecial65100
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
58 EndureNormalStatus--
59 Dragon PulseDragonSpecial90100
60 Drain PunchFightingPhysical75100
61 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
62 Silver WindBugSpecial60100
63 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
64 ExplosionNormalPhysical250100
65 Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
67 RecycleNormalStatus--
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
69 Rock PolishRockStatus--
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
71 Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080
72 AvalancheIcePhysical60100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
74 Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
76 Stealth RockRockStatus--
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
79 Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
81 X-ScissorBugPhysical80100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
84 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
88 PluckFlyingPhysical60100
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
91 Flash CannonSteelSpecial80100
92 Trick RoomPsychicStatus--

Mew sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Mew normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Mew shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Mew normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Mew shiny sprite

See all Mew sprites


Where to find Mew

Emerald Faraway Island

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★ ★
Power ★ ★ ★
Skill ★ ★ ★ ★
Stamina ★ ★ ★
Jump ★ ★ ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Mew questions