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'''Mew''' (Japanese: '''ミュウ''' ''Myuu'') is a {{type|Psychic}}-[[Types|type]] [[Mythical Pokémon|Mythical]] and [[Legendary Pokémon]], and is the last [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]] in the [[Kanto]] [[Pokédex]]. Unlike any other Pokémon, it has the ability to learn every [[TM]] and [[HM]]. Its DNA was cloned to create [[Mewtwo]]. It can be only be obtained through Pokemon distribution events.
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'''Mew''' (Japanese: '''ミュウ''' ''Myuu'') is a {{type|Psychic}}-[[Types|type]] [[Mythical Pokémon|Mythical]] and [[Legendary Pokémon]], and is the last [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] in the [[Kanto]] [[Pokédex]]. Unlike any other Pokémon, it has the ability to learn every [[TM]] and [[HM]]. Although, it still would not be able to learn those exclusive to a particular Pokémon or group of Pokémon, such as [[Draco Meteor]] and [[Secret Sword]]. It can also float but cannot learn fly.
  
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Mew does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon; however, its DNA was cloned to create [[Mewtwo]]. It was the last Pokémon in the [[Pokédex]] until [[Generation II]] was released.
  
   
 
==Biology==
  
==Biology==
 
===Physiology===
  
===Physiology===
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Mew's appearance is that of a pink cat-like [[Pokémon]] with large feet with three toes, blue eyes, small pointed ears and a long, skinny tail. It is covered with a layer of fine pink hair, only visible with the aid of a microscope. It has short arms with three fingers on each paw, and has small orange paw pads on the undersides of its feet.
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Mew is a small cat-like [[Pokémon]] with large feet with three toes, blue eyes, small pointed ears and a long, skinny tail. It is covered with a layer of fine pink hair, only visible with the aid of a microscope. It has short arms with three fingers on each paw, and has small orange paw pads on the undersides of its feet.
   
 
===Special abilities===
  
===Special abilities===
 
Mew has the [[Pokémon Abilities|Ability]] [[Synchronize]]. This ability allows it to pass on any status problem, except [[Sleep]] and [[Frozen]], to its opponent. This ability also raises the encounter rate of [[Pokémon]] with its same nature.
  
Mew has the [[Pokémon Abilities|Ability]] [[Synchronize]]. This ability allows it to pass on any status problem, except [[Sleep]] and [[Frozen]], to its opponent. This ability also raises the encounter rate of [[Pokémon]] with its same nature.
   
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Additionally, it is said that Mew's DNA possesses the genetic composition of all existing [[Pokémon]] species, thus allowing it to use all known [[Pokémon]] techniques. Also, as shown in ''[[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', it can change into any Pokémon using [[Transform]]. It changed into [[Meowth]], [[Ho-Oh]], [[Pidgeot]], [[Pikachu]], [[Aipom]], [[Treecko]], [[Taillow]], [[Mime Jr.]], and [[Pichu]]. It's possession of every Pokémon's DNA also allows it the [[Devolution|Devolve]] Pokémon, as show in the TCG though it's moves [[Devolution Beam]] and [[Devo Crush]].
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Additionally, it is said that Mew's DNA possesses the genetic composition of all existing Pokémon species, thus allowing it to use all known Pokémon techniques. Also, as shown in ''[[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', it can change into any Pokémon using [[Transform]]. It changed into [[Meowth]], [[Ho-Oh]], [[Pidgeot]], [[Pikachu]], [[Aipom]], [[Treecko]], [[Taillow]], [[Mime Jr.]], and [[Pichu]]. Its possession of every Pokémon's DNA also allows it to devolve Pokémon, as show in the TCG through its moves [[Devolution Beam]] and [[Devo Crush]].
   
 
Mew has also shown its ability to [[Levitate]], create force fields, and change its form into any existing species of Pokémon. It is a very versatile and is arguably one of the most powerful Pokémon in every region.
  
Mew has also shown its ability to [[Levitate]], create force fields, and change its form into any existing species of Pokémon. It is a very versatile and is arguably one of the most powerful Pokémon in every region.
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===Game locations===
  
===Game locations===
 
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Mew has been featured in several [[Pokémon movies]], having a large role in most of them.
  
Mew has been featured in several [[Pokémon movies]], having a large role in most of them.
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Mew has been shown several times though in the TV series anime. Mew is in the opening theme of the Pokémon anime series, and it was featured in the TV Movie special [[Mewtwo Returns]], during a flashback sequence of [[Mewtwo]]'s. In the episode ''[[DP092: A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!]]'', it appears in one of Meowth's boss fantasies, along with [[Celebi]], [[Phione]], [[Manaphy]], and [[Jirachi]]. It appears as a mirage Pokémon in the special ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon|The Mastermind of]]''.
  
Mew has been shown several times though in the TV series anime. Mew is in the opening theme of the Pokémon anime series, and it was featured in the TV Movie special [[Mewtwo Returns]], during a flashback sequence of [[Mewtwo]]'s. In the episode ''[[DP092: A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!]]'', it appears in one of Meowth's boss fantasies, along with [[Celebi]], [[Phione]], [[Manaphy]], and [[Jirachi]]. It appears as a mirage Pokémon in the special ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon|The Mastermind of]]''.
   
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The first [[legendary Pokémon]] that Red saw was Mew; he tried to capture it, but due to his lack of experience he was unable to catch it. In the Emerald arc, [[Emerald (Adventures)|Emerald]] used soil from Mew's [[Faraway Island|birthplace]] to calm down all the rental Pokémon as Mew is believed to have the DNA of all Pokémon.
  
The first [[legendary Pokémon]] that Red saw was Mew; he tried to capture it, but due to his lack of experience he was unable to catch it. In the Emerald arc, [[Emerald (Adventures)|Emerald]] used soil from Mew's [[Faraway Island|birthplace]] to calm down all the rental Pokémon as Mew is believed to have the DNA of all Pokémon.
   
 
==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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*Mew was the very first Pokémon trademark ever to be applied for and registered, which may be the reason why it was made "the ancestor of all Pokémon."
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*Mew was the very first Pokémon trademark ever to be applied for and registered, which is the reason why it was made "the ancestor of all Pokémon."
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*Mew is said to hold the DNA of all Pokémon. This is supported by the fact that it is one of only two Pokémon able to learn [[Transform]], the other being [[Ditto]]. This also supports the fact that Mew is the ancestor of all Pokémon.
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*Mew is said to hold the DNA of all Pokémon. This is supported by the fact that it is one of only three Pokémon able to learn [[Transform]], the other one through leveling being [[Ditto]] ([[Smeargle]] may as well by using its own move [[Sketch]] ). This also supports the fact that Mew is the ancestor of all Pokémon.
 
*Mew and Ditto have similar normal and shiny colours.
  
*Mew and Ditto have similar normal and shiny colours.
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*Despite Mew's DNA being used to create Mewtwo, Mew comes after Mewtwo in the Pokedex, this is possibly due to Mew being Legendary and Mythical whereas Mewtwo is just Legendary, Mythicals always come last in the Pokedex.
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*Despite Mew's DNA being used to create Mewtwo, Mew comes after Mewtwo in the Pokédex.
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*Despite being labelled "the ancestor of all Pokemon" it is unknown if Mew was actually the first Pokémon, it was the first that was trademarked but story wise Arceus is said to have been alone when it was born and Arceus created other Pokémon, it is therefore unknown if Mew was born first and created Arceus or Arceus created Mew to hold the DNA of all Pokémon that Arceus created from then on.
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*Despite being labelled "the ancestor of all Pokemon" it is unknown if Mew was actually the first Pokémon, it was the first that was trademarked but story wise [[Arceus]] is said to have been alone when it was born and Arceus created other Pokémon, it is therefore unknown if Mew was born first and created Arceus or Arceus created Mew to hold the DNA of all Pokémon that Arceus created from then on.
 
*Although it can learn all moves, Mew can't learn powerful and rare moves such as [[Blast Burn]], [[Judgment]], and [[Freeze Shock]], mainly because some moves are to be learned by a specific Pokémon, and Mew cannot learn them under a specific condition.
  
*Although it can learn all moves, Mew can't learn powerful and rare moves such as [[Blast Burn]], [[Judgment]], and [[Freeze Shock]], mainly because some moves are to be learned by a specific Pokémon, and Mew cannot learn them under a specific condition.
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*Only known Pokémon to have its DNA used in a cloning process to create a different Pokémon, Mewtwo was created by cloning and gene splicing, Team Rocket (who were behind the experiments) were planning on creating a Mewthree however this plan failed when Mewtwo destroyed the lab.
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*Mew's gender has been a subject of debate for some time. Officially, Mew is genderless; however, in various media such as the films and television series, Mew is described as mother. That it gave birth to Mewtwo (as described in the video game series) isn't in a literal sense. Mewtwo was created from Mew's DNA; thus, Mew could be considered Mewtwo's "parent." In [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]], it is referred to as a "he", in the first Pokémon movie guide it is also referred to as a male. Numerous fans have mistaken Mew for a female, similarly many fans mistake Mew's clone counterpart, Mewtwo, for a male, officially both are genderless.
  
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*Based on scales, Mew has the longest tail in relation to its own body. This does not include snakelike Pokémon such as Ekans, Arbok, and Seviper.
  
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*Only known Pokémon to have it's DNA used in a cloning process, Mewtwo was created by cloning and gene splicing, Team Rocket (who were behind the experiments) were planning on creating a Mewthree however this plan failed when Mewtwo destroyed the lab, however rumours of a Mewthree have still persisted for some time.
  
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*Although having lower stats than Mewtwo, in the anime it is shown to be just as powerful, if not more powerful, than its clone counterpart. This is an example of anime physics.
  
 
*In Japan, a pink Nintendo DS was released with Mew on it.
  
*In Japan, a pink Nintendo DS was released with Mew on it.
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*In Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow it is impossible to complete the PokéDex without doing [[Mew Glitch#The Mew Glitch|the Mew Glitch]].
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*In Pokémon Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow it was only officially available through events running during 1999-2000 outside Japan where the events ran approximately 4 years before. Today it's impossible to complete the PokéDex for these games without doing [[Mew Glitch#The Mew Glitch|the Mew Glitch]] or using a memory modification device like the Gameshark, Action Replay, or Xploder.
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*Mew was the first event Pokémon introduced.
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*Mew was the first Pokémon introduced who is not legitimately obtainable in the main series. Celebi soon followed, however Celebi became legitimately available in the Japanese version of Crystal via event only.
  
 
*Mew wasn't originally going to be an actual Pokémon; it was originally just a prank set up by the developers, and behind the creators' backs, no less. However, due to all the publicity it got, it became official.
  
*Mew wasn't originally going to be an actual Pokémon; it was originally just a prank set up by the developers, and behind the creators' backs, no less. However, due to all the publicity it got, it became official.
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===Origin===
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*Mew is from Guyana (mentioned in a journal in the Pokémon Mansion). 
  
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Mew is based on a cat. It also looks similar to a vertebrate embryo.
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*A hacker found coding for an encounter with a level 4 Mew in Pokémon X/Y. This could mean there's an upcoming early-game event.
  
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===Name Origin===
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Mew's name seems to be derived from the word "mew", the sound a cat makes, and possibly "mutant".
   
 
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Revision as of 21:27, 17 December 2014

Mew (Japanese: ミュウ Myuu) is a Psychic-type Mythical and Legendary Pokémon, and is the last Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex. Unlike any other Pokémon, it has the ability to learn every TM and HM. Its DNA was cloned to create Mewtwo. It can be only be obtained through Pokemon distribution events.

Biology

Physiology

Mew is a small cat-like Pokémon with large feet with three toes, blue eyes, small pointed ears and a long, skinny tail. It is covered with a layer of fine pink hair, only visible with the aid of a microscope. It has short arms with three fingers on each paw, and has small orange paw pads on the undersides of its feet.

Special abilities

Mew has the Ability Synchronize. This ability allows it to pass on any status problem, except Sleep and Frozen, to its opponent. This ability also raises the encounter rate of Pokémon with its same nature.

Additionally, it is said that Mew's DNA possesses the genetic composition of all existing Pokémon species, thus allowing it to use all known Pokémon techniques. Also, as shown in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, it can change into any Pokémon using Transform. It changed into Meowth, Ho-Oh, Pidgeot, Pikachu, Aipom, Treecko, Taillow, Mime Jr., and Pichu. Its possession of every Pokémon's DNA also allows it to devolve Pokémon, as show in the TCG through its moves Devolution Beam and Devo Crush.

Mew has also shown its ability to Levitate, create force fields, and change its form into any existing species of Pokémon. It is a very versatile and is arguably one of the most powerful Pokémon in every region.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Mew Glitch Unlimited
Yellow Mew Glitch Unlimited
Gold and Silver Time Capsule None
Crystal Time Capsule None
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Trade None
Emerald Faraway Island One
Diamond and Pearl My Pokémon Ranch One
Platinum My Pokémon Ranch One
HeartGold and SoulSilver Mystery Gift, Trade None
Black and White Trade None
X and Y Transfer None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None

Pokédex entries

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Super Smash Bros.

Mew has been a featured Pokémon in every one of the Super Smash Brothers games.

In original Super Smash Bros., a Mew will fly up without affecting the battlefield. In Super Smash Bros. Melee there is a 1 in 251 chance that a Poké Ball item contains Mew, and if this is the first time the player sees it, they will get an "achievement" after the battle. While it does not attack, the player receives 10,000 points after the battle is over. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, it may even leave the player with a CD, a rare item that unlocks additional music in the game. Also, like in Melee, if it is the player's first time seeing Mew, they will get a "Notice" record from encountering him. This can be viewed later, along with the date and time the player received it.

Sprites

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Appearances

Anime

File:Mew c.jpg

Mew as it appears in the movie

Mew has been featured in several Pokémon movies, having a large role in most of them.

Mew first appeared in the movie Mewtwo Strikes Back or Pokémon the First Movie, and fought with Mewtwo. Mew's second movie appearance was in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, where Mew from the first movie takes Meowth and Ash's Pikachu to the Tree of Beginning. Mew has also made appearances in other movies.

Mew has been shown several times though in the TV series anime. Mew is in the opening theme of the Pokémon anime series, and it was featured in the TV Movie special Mewtwo Returns, during a flashback sequence of Mewtwo's. In the episode A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!, it appears in one of Meowth's boss fantasies, along with Celebi, Phione, Manaphy, and Jirachi. It appears as a mirage Pokémon in the special The Mastermind of.

Manga

The first legendary Pokémon that Red saw was Mew; he tried to capture it, but due to his lack of experience he was unable to catch it. In the Emerald arc, Emerald used soil from Mew's birthplace to calm down all the rental Pokémon as Mew is believed to have the DNA of all Pokémon.

Trivia

  • Mew was the very first Pokémon trademark ever to be applied for and registered, which is the reason why it was made "the ancestor of all Pokémon."
  • Mew is said to hold the DNA of all Pokémon. This is supported by the fact that it is one of only three Pokémon able to learn Transform, the other one through leveling being Ditto (Smeargle may as well by using its own move Sketch ). This also supports the fact that Mew is the ancestor of all Pokémon.
  • Mew and Ditto have similar normal and shiny colours.
  • Despite Mew's DNA being used to create Mewtwo, Mew comes after Mewtwo in the Pokédex.
  • Despite being labelled "the ancestor of all Pokemon" it is unknown if Mew was actually the first Pokémon, it was the first that was trademarked but story wise Arceus is said to have been alone when it was born and Arceus created other Pokémon, it is therefore unknown if Mew was born first and created Arceus or Arceus created Mew to hold the DNA of all Pokémon that Arceus created from then on.
  • Although it can learn all moves, Mew can't learn powerful and rare moves such as Blast Burn, Judgment, and Freeze Shock, mainly because some moves are to be learned by a specific Pokémon, and Mew cannot learn them under a specific condition.
  • Only known Pokémon to have its DNA used in a cloning process to create a different Pokémon, Mewtwo was created by cloning and gene splicing, Team Rocket (who were behind the experiments) were planning on creating a Mewthree however this plan failed when Mewtwo destroyed the lab.
  • In Japan, a pink Nintendo DS was released with Mew on it.
  • In Pokémon Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow it was only officially available through events running during 1999-2000 outside Japan where the events ran approximately 4 years before. Today it's impossible to complete the PokéDex for these games without doing the Mew Glitch or using a memory modification device like the Gameshark, Action Replay, or Xploder.
  • Mew was the first event Pokémon introduced.
  • Mew wasn't originally going to be an actual Pokémon; it was originally just a prank set up by the developers, and behind the creators' backs, no less. However, due to all the publicity it got, it became official.

Origin

Mew is based on a cat. It also looks similar to a vertebrate embryo.

Name Origin

Mew's name seems to be derived from the word "mew", the sound a cat makes, and possibly "mutant".

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See also

v · d · eLegendary and Mythical* Pokémon
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Generation IX

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