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No. 0151 · Generation I · Kanto

Mew

The New Species Pokémon

TL;DR. Mew is a pure psychic-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 600. So rare that it is still said to be a mirage by many experts. Only a few people have seen it worldwide.

Psychic

So rare that it is still said to be a mirage by many experts. Only a few people have seen it worldwide.

Height0.4 m

Weight4.0 kg

AbilitiesSynchronize

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 600. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 100

Attack 100

Defense 100

Sp. Attack 100

Sp. Defense 100

Speed 100

Total600

600 base stat total, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 5th among Psychic-types.

100 base HP, Mew's strongest stat, ranking 12th of 102 Psychic-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Mew in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Mew reaches 3,265 CP at level 40 and 3,735 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack210

GO Defense210

GO Stamina225

Max CP (L40)3,265

Max CP (L50)3,691

Best buddy (L51)3,735

Raid catch CP 1,785–1,865 (L20). Weather boosted 2,231–2,332 (L25).

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Competitive

Mew in competitive play.

Mew is a Generation 9 UU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #324 in the Great League.

Suicide Lead

Stealth Rock / Spikes / Taunt / Misty Explosion

ItemRed Card
NatureTimid
EVs252 HP / 96 Def / 160 Spe
TeraGhost

Spikes Setter

Spikes / Body Press / Psychic Noise / Volt Switch

ItemRocky Helmet
NatureBold
EVs240 HP / 252 Def / 16 Spe
TeraFighting, Ghost

Nasty Plot

Nasty Plot / Draining Kiss / Psyshock / Earth Power

ItemLeftovers
NatureTimid
EVs4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
TeraFairy

Doubles OU

Support

Pollen Puff / Tailwind / Stealth Rock / Will-O-Wisp

ItemCovert Cloak
NatureTimid
EVs252 HP / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraDark, Fairy

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #324 81.3 score

Ultra League #168 84.7 score

Master League #114 73 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Mew.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Mew, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Mew?

Mew is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Mew weak to?

Mew takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Mew resistant to?

Mew resists Fighting, Psychic. It has no full immunities.

Does Mew evolve?

Mew does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Mew from?

Mew was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0151.

What are Mew's base stats?

Mew has HP 100, Attack 100, Defense 100, Special Attack 100, Special Defense 100, and Speed 100. Total base stat total: 600.

What are Mew's abilities?

Mew can have the ability Synchronize.

Is Mew legendary or mythical?

Yes. Mew is classified as a Mythical Pokémon. Mythicals are normally distribution-event exclusives, not available through standard gameplay.

What is Mew's best stat?

Mew's highest base stat is HP at 100, which ranks 12th of 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.

Is Mew good?

Mew has a base stat total of 600, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 5th among Psychic-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.

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