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.
Because it can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon.
Because it can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon.
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 |
 Scizor BugSteel | S | |
Bug is super effective against MewView Scizor → | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Dark is super effective against MewView Incineroar → | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Ghost is super effective against MewView Chandelure → | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Bug is super effective against MewView Volcarona → | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Dark is super effective against MewView Weavile → | ||
In Sun & Moon, Pelipper deals 40-47% with Hurricane.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySoulheart ItemAssault Vest NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Mew View Magearna builds →Volt Switch16-19% Ice Beam20-24% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Mew View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave23-27% Thunderbolt32-38% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Mew View Pelipper builds →Hurricane40-47% Scald29-34% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves View Skarmory builds →
| ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mew View Gliscor builds →Earthquake21-25% | ||
Sun & Moon 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
Sun & Moon Mew Best Moveset
This is a pure walling set. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn so Mew sticks around, and the Bold nature reinforces physical wall. The moveset handles sustain while Synchronize does work passively.
Best Build
Mew best EVs are HP and Defense
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Fake Out
- Transform
- Tailwind
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Will O Wisp
- Defog
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Ice Beam
- Thunder Wave
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. Dream Eater and Psychic anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Mew in Sun & Moon
Mew doesn't appear in Sun & Moon. Transfer it from Emerald to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Mew Guide
For the Sun & Moon 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 support. Fakeout with Leftovers 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 support.
For Sun & Moon, Mew has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Bug, Ghost, and Dark-type attackers hit hardest.
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