Mew
Mew is a legendary Pokémon known for its elusive nature and genetic significance in the Pokémon world. It’s said to contain the genetic codes of all Pokémon species.
| National Pokedex No: 0151 |
| Type: |
| Category: New Species Pokémon |
| Height: 0.4 m (1′04″) |
| Weight : 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs) |
| Gender: Unknown |
| Abilities/Hidden abilities: Synchronize |
Biology
Physical Characteristics
Mew is a small, feline-like Pokémon with a pink, rounded body covered in short, fine fur. Its tail is long and thin with a distinctive curl at the end. Mew has large, blue eyes that convey a sense of intelligence and curiosity. Its ears are small and pointed, adding to its endearing appearance. Mew’s body is slender and graceful, allowing it to move with agility and grace.
One of Mew’s most unique physical characteristics is its ability to float or levitate effortlessly in the air, giving it an ethereal and mystical aura. This ability adds to the mystery surrounding Mew and makes it appear otherworldly.
While Mew’s physical appearance is often described as cute and charming, its true significance lies in its genetic makeup. According to Pokémon lore, Mew possesses the genetic code of all known Pokémon species, making it the ancestor of all Pokémon. This genetic diversity grants Mew an incredible range of abilities, including the power to learn any move and adapt to various environments.
Despite its small size, Mew is considered one of the most powerful and rare Pokémon in the Pokémon world. Its elusive nature and mysterious origins have fascinated trainers and researchers alike, leading to numerous legends and myths surrounding this legendary Pokémon.
Behaviour
Mew is known for its playful and mischievous behavior. Despite being a legendary Pokémon with immense power, Mew often exhibits childlike curiosity and innocence. It is playful and friendly towards humans and other Pokémon, often engaging in games and frolicking about in its environment.
Mew is also incredibly intelligent and resourceful. It is said to possess the ability to understand and communicate with humans and other Pokémon through telepathy. This enables it to form deep bonds with those it encounters and allows for complex interactions.
Despite its playful demeanor, Mew is also known to be elusive and shy. It has a habit of appearing unexpectedly and disappearing just as quickly, making it challenging to find and capture. Mew tends to avoid direct confrontation and prefers to observe from a distance, using its psychic abilities to remain undetected when it chooses.
In battles, Mew is strategic and adaptable, using its wide range of moves and abilities to outmaneuver opponents. It is not inherently aggressive and will only engage in battles when necessary or provoked.
Overall, Mew’s behavior reflects its status as a mythical and legendary Pokémon. Its playful nature, combined with its intelligence and psychic abilities, make it a fascinating and enigmatic creature that continues to captivate trainers and researchers alike.
Evolution
Mew is unique among Pokémon in that it does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon. It is considered the ancestor of all Pokémon species, possessing the genetic information of every Pokémon that exists. Despite its status as the ancestor, Mew is not typically considered to be the evolved form of any specific Pokémon.
In the Pokémon games, Mew is usually encountered as a standalone Pokémon and cannot evolve into any other form. It is often sought after by trainers due to its rarity and powerful movepool.
In the Pokémon lore, Mew is believed to be the origin of all Pokémon species. Its DNA contains the genetic code of every Pokémon, giving it the ability to learn any move and adapt to any environment. This genetic versatility is why Mew is often referred to as the “New Species Pokémon” and is regarded as a symbol of the diversity and potential of all Pokémon.
Overall, Mew’s lack of evolution is integral to its identity as the original Pokémon and the progenitor of all other species. It represents the beginning of the Pokémon world and embodies the concept of endless possibilities and genetic diversity.
Appearances
Anime Main Appearances
Mew (M01)
In “Mewtwo Strikes Back” Mew engaged its clone, Mewtwo, to prevent global devastation. It later cameoed in related anime like “The Uncut Story of Mewtwo’s Origin” and “Mewtwo Returns” and reappeared in the remake, “Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution”.
Mew (M08)
In “Lucario and the Mystery of Mew” Mew served as the guardian of the Tree of Beginning.
Mew (anime)
In a flashback featured in “Enter Pikachu!”, Mew was first glimpsed by Goh and Chloe during Professor Oak‘s Summer Camp, engaging in a battle with a Nidoking. Afterward, it swiftly departed, prompting Goh and Chloe to pursue it. This encounter with Mew is recounted in subsequent episodes of Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
Other appearences include the episode PK14 and ”The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon” where Mirage Mew played a pivotal role in thwarting the Mirage Master’s schemes.
Anime Minor Appearances
A Mew featured in the opening scenes of ”Destiny Deoxys” and was seen battling Mewtwo in ”The Rise of Darkrai”. Its main series debut occurred in ”A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!”, and it also appeared in ”Genesect and the Legend Awakened” on a computer screen.
In the ending credits of ”Meloetta’s Moonlight Serenade”, Mew made an appearance. It physically debuted in ”Alola, Kanto!”, near Professor Oak’s Laboratory. Additionally, it was featured in fantasies in ”That New Old Gang of Mine!” and ”Healing the Healer!”.
Manga Appearances
Movie adaptations
Two distinct Mew make appearances in manga adaptations of the first and eighth Pokémon movies.
Pokémon Adventures
Mew made its debut in “A Glimpse of the Glow”. In “The Jynx Jinx” Green’s Ditto, nicknamed Ditty, transformed into Mew to demonstrate to Red. Later, it used this guise to divert Team Rocket Grunts.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
In this manga Mew’s silhouette was seen in ”Let’s Aim For The Goal!”.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
In this manga in ”Being Stalked by a Scorbunny–and Challenging a Snorlax in Dynamax Form?!” one Mew was seen in a flashback, while another appared in ”Getting More than You Battled For!”.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
In “Obtain the Moon Stone!!”, a woman unintentionally transformed into Mew due to an experiment gone awry, later returning to her original form. Giovanni captured a Mew for Mewtwo’s creation but released it after the attempt failed.
Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
In this manga, in ”Showdown! Clefairy VS Mew!”, Red formed a bond with a Mew.
Game data
Stats
Location
| Game version | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue | Trade |
| Pokémon Yellow | Trade |
| Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver | Trade |
| Pokémon Crystal | Trade |
| Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire | Trade |
| Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen | Trade |
| Pokémon Emerald | Faraway Island |
| Pokémon Colosseum | Trade |
| Pokémon XD | Trade |
| Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl | My Pokémon Ranch |
| Pokémon Platinum | My Pokémon Ranch |
| Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver | Trade |
| Pokémon Black and Pokémon White | Poké Transfer |
| Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2 | Poké Transfer |
| Pokémon X and Pokémon Y | Trade |
| Pokémon Omega Rubya and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Trade |
| Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon | Trade |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon | Trade |
| Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | Poké Ball Plus |
| Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield | Poké Ball Plus |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl | Floaroma Town |
| Legends Arceus | Unobtainable |
| Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Trade |
Mew's origin name
English: In English, Mew’s name is derived from the sound a cat makes, “mew”. This name reflects its small and feline-like appearance.
Japanese: In Japanese, Mew is known as “ミュウ” (Myū). This name is a phonetic representation of the English word “mew” using Japanese characters.
French: In French, Mew is known as “Mew” retaining its English name.
German: In German, Mew is known as “Mew” also retaining its English name.
Spanish: In Spanish, Mew is known as “Mew” once again retaining its English name.
Italian: In Italian, Mew is known as “Mew” similarly retaining its English name.
Korean: In Korean, Mew is known as “뮤” (Myu), which is a transliteration of the English name “Mew”.
Chinese (Simplified): In Simplified Chinese, Mew is known as “超梦” (Chāo Mèng). “超” (Chāo) means “super” or “beyond”, while “梦” (Mèng) means “dream”. Together, it can be interpreted as “Super Dream”.
Chinese (Traditional): In Traditional Chinese, Mew is also known as “超夢” (Chāo Mèng), using the same characters as Simplified Chinese.
These variations reflect the different linguistic and cultural contexts in which Pokémon are enjoyed around the world.