Everything about Mew's stat line is built to win. 100 base HP leads the way, and even its worst stat (100 HP) isn't a real liability. Only weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. An original Gen 1 pick.
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.
Mew Weakness
VulnerableMew's Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Bug, Ghost, and Dark moves. Mew's overall bulk (100/100/100) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
A Psychic-type mythical at 600 base stats, Mew can't breed or evolve. Event distribution is the standard way to obtain one.
How to Evolve
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
Best Mew Moveset
- Spikes
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
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
Mew can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Bring it over from Emerald instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
At 600 BST, Mew is built different. We rank it A-Tier. As a Mythical Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a hazard setter.
Mew doesn't evolve. As a Mythical Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Psychic type with 600 BST.
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.
Mew appears in 20 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A