Stats & Training
An unusually even spread gives Mew flexibility. HP barely edges ahead. But any other stat isn't far off. Tough to catch and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve. Yields 3 HP EVs.
It’s very intelligent and can use an incredible variety of moves. Many believe that all other Pokémon are descendants of this one.
This mythical Pokémon is said to be extinct, but sightings of it are still being reported to this day.
Mew Weakness
Mew's Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Mew's overall bulk (100/100/100) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
In Sword & Shield, Runerigus's Poltergeist hits Mew for 57-67%.
 Runerigus GroundGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityWanderingspirit ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Mew View Runerigus builds →Poltergeist 2x57-67% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Mew View Corviknight builds →U Turn 2x23-27% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Mew View Toxapex builds →Scald13-16% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Mew View Volcarona builds →Psychic14-16% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mew View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x71-83% Flamethrower40-47% Energy Ball26-31% | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
A Psychic-type mythical at 600 base stats, Mew can't breed or evolve. Event distribution is the standard way to obtain one. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Sword & Shield Mew Best Moveset
Synchronize isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Mental Herb for one-time Taunt or Encore immunity and max HP and Speed EVs, Mew fills the hazard lead slot reliably. Jolly nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Mew best EVs are HP and Speed
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Spikes
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Hazard Setter Moveset
- Tailwind
- Fake Out
- Stealth Rock
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Mew won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 17 types means it always has an effective option. Future Sight and Psychic anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Mew in Sword & Shield
No wild encounters for Mew in Sword & Shield. It's available in Emerald and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Mew Guide
For the Sword & Shield meta, At 600 BST, Mew is built different. We rank it B-Tier. As a Mythical Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a hazard setter. Spikes with Mental Herb is the standard set.
Synchronize copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them. That's the one you want on Mew. It's the only ability Mew has.
Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Mew is leaning toward the physical side (base 100 Attack). Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a hazard setter.
In Sword & Shield, run Spikes, Stealth Rock, Taunt, and Thunder Wave on Mew. Spikes is the most common pick at 17% usage. This set covers the hazard setter role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Mew first appeared in Red & Blue and has been available in 20 titles. Mythical distribution means event-only access in most games, making it one of the harder Pokemon to collect.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves