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'''Mew''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ミュウ''' ''Mew'') is a {{type|Psychic}} {{pkmn2|Mythical}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].
'''Mew''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ミュウ''' ''Mew'') is a {{type|Psychic}} [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation I]].


It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.
It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.
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Mew is a pink, bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with {{wp|mammal}}ian features. It has a rounded, wide snout; triangular ears; and large, blue eyes. It has short arms with three-fingered paws and large hind paws with oval markings on the soles. Its tail is long and thin with an ovoid tip. Its fur is so fine and thin, it can only be seen under a microscope.
Mew is a pink, bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with {{wp|mammal}}ian features. It has a rounded, wide snout; triangular ears; and large, blue eyes. It has short arms with three-fingered paws and large hind paws with oval markings on the soles. Its tail is long and thin with an ovoid tip. Its fur is so fine and thin, it can only be seen under a microscope.


Mew has shown a playful, childish personality, showing signs of high intelligence, curiosity, shyness, playfulness, and even selflessness. It is said to have the {{wp|DNA}} of every single Pokémon contained within its body. This causes many scientists to theorize that Mew is the ancestor of all Pokémon, but this theory remains umproven. It is an incredibly adaptable species, capable of travelling freely on land, water or air. Of using almost all known Moves, regardless of their [[Type]]s, with the exception of [[Signature move]]s. It has also shown the rare power to {{m|Transform|transform into all known Pokémon}}. It's even capable of making itself invisible at willso it entirely avoids notice even if it approaches people. The reason to this adabtability is most likely due to its unique DNA. As seen in several occasions, it has the ability create an orb of energy around itself for protection, these can come in many colors, such as green, yellow and pink. The pink orb in special, can also take the form of a bouncy bubble, mostly used for Mew's entertainment. Mew is said to have been a common species in the past, but for unknown reasons, it has disappeared completly, thought to be extinct.
Mew has shown a playful, childish personality, showing signs of high intelligence, curiosity, shyness, playfulness, and even selflessness. It is said to have the {{wp|DNA}} of every single Pokémon contained within its body. This causes many scientists to theorize that Mew is the ancestor of all Pokémon. It is an incredibly adaptable species, capable of levitation and teleportation. It can use almost all known Moves, regardless of their [[Type]]s. It has also shown the rare power to {{m|Transform|transform into all known Pokémon}}. It is capable of making itself invisible at will, so it entirely avoids notice even if it approaches people. As seen on several occasions, it has the ability to create an orb of energy around itself for protection, which can come in many colors, such as green, yellow, and pink.  


In [[Cinnabar Island]]'s {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}, scientists who've managed to gather some of Mew's DNA, used it to create a modified clone of it, aiming to create the most powerful Pokémon of all, the result being the [[Legendary Pokémon]], {{p|Mewtwo}}. [[Pokémon Mansion journals|Reports]] found in same Mansion note scientific expeditions that have sighted Mew. Since Mew can make itself invisible, very few people have {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon|knowingly seen it}}, leading some scientists to declare it extinct and most to assume it to be a mirage, however sightings of it are still being reported to this day. Even though it's rarely seen, it'll still show itself to a person who is pure of heart and has a strong desire to see it for themselves. In the [[JN134|anime]], it has shown to be capable of splitting to transform into two Pokémon at the same time. In the [[M01|anime]] it has built a strong rivalry with its clone Mewtwo.
According to [[Pokémon Mansion journals|journals]] found in [[Kanto]]'s {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}, [[Dr. Fuji]] is the one who discovered Mew deep in the jungle and coined its name. With other scientists, he managed to gather some of Mew's DNA and used it in his mansion to create a modified clone of it, aiming it to be the most powerful Pokémon of all, which resulted in the birth of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Mewtwo}}. Since Mew can make itself invisible, very few people have {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon|seen it}}, leading some scientists to declare it extinct and most to assume it to be nothing, but a mirage. However, sightings of it are still being reported to this day, confirming its existence. Even though it's rarely seen, it will willingly show itself to a person who is pure of heart and has a strong desire to see it.


According to the anime's radio drama, ''[[The Birth of Mewtwo]]'', Mew was discovered by [[Jessie]]'s mother, [[Miyamoto]], who registered its cry in a Forest 20 years before the events of the games. It was worshiped for its protection by ancient people who created a song in its honor and believed it appeared once a year with the rising sun. It wasn't rediscovered until 18 years after Miyamoto met Mew by sunrise on the peak of a high mountain.
According to the anime's radio drama, ''[[The Birth of Mewtwo]]'', Mew was discovered by [[Jessie]]'s mother, [[Miyamoto]], who registered its cry in a forest 20 years before the events of the series. It was worshiped for its protection by ancient people who created a song in its honor and believed it appeared once a year with the rising sun. It wasn't rediscovered until 18 years after Miyamoto met Mew by sunrise on the peak of a high mountain. As depicted in the episode ''[[JN134|In the Palms of our Hands!]]'' it is capable of splitting itself up and transforming into more than one Pokémon at the same time. [[Mew (M01)|It]] was also shown to possess a strong rivalry with its clone, [[Mewtwo (M01)|Mewtwo]] in [[M01|''Mewtwo Strikes Back'']].


Mew is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of using the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Genesis Supernova}}.
Mew is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of using the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Genesis Supernova}}.
==In the anime==
{{spoilers}}
===Main series===
[[File:Mew M01.png|thumb|250px|Mew in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Mew (M01)]]=====
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', a Mew fought its clone {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} to stop it from destroying the world. Afterwards, it made cameo appearances in {{pkmn|anime}} works related to the {{pkmn|movie}}, such as ''[[The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin]]'' and ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'' before the {{pkmn|movie}} was remade into ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]''.
=====[[Mew (M08)]]=====
A Mew was the guardian of the [[Tree of Beginning]] in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.
=====[[Mew (anime)]]=====
[[File:Mew anime.png|thumb|250px|Mew in the main series]]
Mew first appeared in a flashback in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]'', four years prior to the events of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''. [[Goh]] and [[Chloe]] spotted it while attending {{an|Professor Oak}}'s Summer Camp, where it was seen battling a {{p|Nidoking}}. Mew soon ran off, leading Goh and Chloe to chase it. This Mew has made further appearances in [[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]
=====Other=====
A Mew appeared in [[PK14]].
In ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', a Mirage Mew helped sabotage the [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]]'s plans.
====Minor appearances====
A Mew appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.
In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', a Mew was attacked by {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01|Mewtwo}}.
Mew made its main series debut in the [[boss fantasy]] of ''[[DP092|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!]]''. As of this episode, every {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} appeared in at least one episode of the anime.
In ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', an image of a Mew was on a computer screen used by [[Mewtwo's creators]].
A Mew appeared in the ending credits in ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]''.
Mew made its main series physical debut in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', flying around near [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. As of this episode, every Generation I Pokémon physically appeared in at least one episode of the anime.
A Mew appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN037|That New Old Gang of Mine!]]''.
A silhouetted Mew appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]''.
===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Mew PO.png|thumb|250px|Mew in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
A Mew appeared at the end of ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'', being the only {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} that {{OBP|Red|Origins}} had not caught by the end of the miniseries.
===GOTCHA!===
A Mew briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Mew Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Mew in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Mew (M01)}}
{{main|Mew (M08)}}
Two different Mew appear in the {{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!|manga}} {{ma|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew|adaptations}} of the [[M01|first]] and [[M08|eighth]] [[Pokémon movie]]s.
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Mew (Adventures)}}
Mew debuted in ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]''.
In ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]'', {{adv|Green}}'s {{p|Ditto}}, [[nickname]]d [[Ditty]], {{m|transform}}ed into Mew as an example to Red. It later used this form to lure the Team Rocket Grunts away.
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Mew appeared as a silhouette in ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal!]]''.
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
A Mew appeared in a flashback in ''[[JNM02|Being Stalked by a Scorbunny–and Challenging a Snorlax in Dynamax Form?!]]''.
A Mew appeared in ''[[JNM15|Getting More than You Battled For!]]''.
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Mew appeared in ''[[PM004|Obtain the Moon Stone!!]]'', where it was revealed to be a woman who accidentally transformed into Mew after an experiment went wrong. She eventually reverted to her normal form.
{{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Mew as part of the supplies used for the creation of {{p|Mewtwo}}. It was {{pkmn2|released}} along with Mewtwo after the creation was unsuccessful.
===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
{{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} befriended a Mew in ''[[PMRS50|Showdown! Clefairy VS Mew!!]]''.
==In the TCG==
{{main|Mew (TCG)}}
==Other appearances==
[[File:SSBB Mew.png|thumb|200px|Mew in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
===Super Smash Bros. series===
In [[Super Smash Bros.]], Mew will sometimes appear out of a {{i|Poké Ball}}. When summoned, it will use {{m|Fly}} to leave the arena. In single-player, the summoner is awarded the "Mew Catcher" bonus, worth 15,000 points.
After unlocking every character in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]], there is a 1 in 251 chance of Mew appearing from a Poké Ball. The thrower of the Poké Ball receives the same "Mew Catcher" bonus.
Mew returns again as a rare Pokémon in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], the chance of it appearing is 1 in 493 this time. Like the other "secret" Pokémon, it drops rare items instead of just flying away. In Mew's case, the items are CDs. However, once all the pick-up CDs are obtained, it will drop Stickers instead.
Mew returns in [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]] and comes out of a Poké Ball (rarely) and/or Master Ball (rare, but less rare than a Poké Ball).
Mew returns yet again in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]], once again as a rare Poké Ball summon, but also as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.
Throughout the series, Mew, much like Mewtwo, is roughly akin to its portrayal in [[M01|the first movie]], especially having Kōichi Yamadera reprise his role.
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====Melee trophy information====
''Mew is an extremely rare Pokémon that has been seen by only a few people. Information on every Pokémon in the world is contained in Mew's cell structure, so it has the ability to use any and all TMs and HMs. Some Pokémon scholars believe Mew to be the ancestor of all existing Pokémon, but the idea is debatable.''
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====Brawl trophy information====
''"A New Species Pokémon. An extremely rare Pokémon that contains the DNA of all other Pokémon, it is thought by many scholars to be a Pokémon ancestor, considering the wide range of moves it can use. On top of being able to make itself invisible, Mew can also {{m|transform}} into any opponent Pokémon and use characteristics and moves in exactly the same way."''
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[[File:Mew_3DS_trophy_SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Mew trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
====3DS/Wii U trophy information====
Mew appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.
'''NA''': ''Mew is a Pokémon previously thought to be extinct but rediscovered by [[Mr. Fuji|Dr. Fuji]]. This Legendary Pokémon doesn't often show itself to humans, so it is considered quite lucky to see one. In Smash Bros., Mew will appear and then use Fly to sail away, leaving behind a gift. Thanks, Mew! ''
'''PAL''': ''Mew was thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered by Dr. Fuji in Guyana. This Mythical Pokémon doesn't often show itself to humans, so it's considered very lucky to see one. In this game, it will float upwards and leave a present behind. If only Mew would turn up more often, eh?''
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[[File:SnapMew.png|thumb|Mew in [[Pokémon Snap]]]]
==={{g|Snap}}===
Mew appears in the seventh course, [[Rainbow Cloud]]. Although the game is not combat-oriented, the difficulty of photographing Mew effectively makes it the game's boss. Mew floats in a bubble that turns opaque when the zoom is activated, so players must throw a series of Pester Balls or Food at it to break the bubble so Mew will come out for a clear shot. Photographing Mew gets an automatic bonus of 2500 points, making it the highest-ranking Pokémon in the game with the highest possible score of 10,000 points with perfect positioning, size, and pose.
[[File:UNITE Mew.png|190px|thumb|Mew in Pokémon UNITE]]
===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Mew (UNITE)}}
Mew is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged attacker.
[[File:Mew Celestial.png|left|thumb|250px|Mew in the music video for Celestial]]
===Celestial===
Mew appeared in the music video for [[Celestial]] by [[Ed Sheeran]].
{{-}}


==Game data==
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}: Mew is the guardian of the [[Seven Treasures|Grass Cornet]].
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}: Mew is the guardian of the [[Seven Treasures|Grass Cornet]].
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Mew plays a key role in the post game.
{{spoilers}}
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: The {{OBP|partner Pokémon|Mystery Dungeon}} was Mew in their former life, working to fight against [[Dark Matter]] and creating the [[Harmony Scarf|Harmony Scarves]]. In the post-game, the [[Hero Pokémon|hero]] goes to the {{OBP|Mystery Jungle|Super Mystery Dungeon}} and meets a different Mew, who is later revealed to have the partner's spirit sealed inside them.
{{endspoilers}}
* [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]: Mew takes Pikachu and their friends {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Piplup}}, and {{p|Charmander}} to the {{ga|PokéPark}}. He then appears to Pikachu in a dream once they've arrived in the PokéPark and tells Pikachu to collect pieces of the [[Sky Prism]] so that peace can be restored to the PokéPark. Once all the pieces have been obtained, Mew awaits Pikachu at the [[Sky Pavilion]] where he plays. In this game, Mew is referred to as male, despite having {{DL|gender|unknown gender}} in the [[core series]].
* [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]: Mew takes Pikachu and their friends {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Piplup}}, and {{p|Charmander}} to the {{ga|PokéPark}}. He then appears to Pikachu in a dream once they've arrived in the PokéPark and tells Pikachu to collect pieces of the [[Sky Prism]] so that peace can be restored to the PokéPark. Once all the pieces have been obtained, Mew awaits Pikachu at the [[Sky Pavilion]] where he plays. In this game, Mew is referred to as male, despite having {{DL|gender|unknown gender}} in the [[core series]].


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*: In the localization, Mew is said to be a mirage by "many experts". However, the Japanese text does not mention any experts.
*: In the localization, Mew is said to be a mirage by "many experts". However, the Japanese text does not mention any experts.
*: In Japanese, it is said that almost no one has seen Mew in the entire country ({{ruby|全国|ぜんこく}}). In English, this was changed to "worldwide".
*: In Japanese, it is said that almost no one has seen Mew in the entire country ({{ruby|全国|ぜんこく}}). In English, this was changed to "worldwide".
In the German version of [[Pokémon Stadium]], Mew's entry does not mention South America; instead, it says that Mew has been seen in "Niemandsland" (''No Man's Land'').


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Also, in {{Eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and {{g|Stadium 2}}, Mew is available as a [[rental Pokémon]] after the player beats Round 1 of the [[Prime Cup]].
Also, in [[Pokémon Stadium]] and {{g|Stadium 2}}, Mew is available as a [[rental Pokémon]] after the player beats Round 1 of the [[Prime Cup]].


====In {{pkmn2|event}}s====
====In {{pkmn2|event}}s====
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===Evolution data===
===Evolution data===
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===Sprites===
===Sprites===
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{{Spritebox/Footer|151|Mew}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|151|Mew}}
==In the anime==
{{spoilers}}
===Main series===
[[File:Mew M01.png|thumb|250px|Mew in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Mew (M01)]]=====
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', a Mew fought its clone {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} to stop it from destroying the world. Afterwards, it made cameo appearances in {{pkmn|anime}} works related to the {{pkmn|movie}}, such as ''[[The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin]]'' and ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'' before the {{pkmn|movie}} was remade into ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]''.
=====[[Mew (M08)]]=====
A Mew was the guardian of the [[Tree of Beginning]] in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.
=====[[Mew (anime)]]=====
[[File:Mew anime.png|thumb|250px|Mew in the main series]]
Mew first appeared in a flashback in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]'', four years prior to the events of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''. [[Goh]] and [[Chloe]] spotted it while attending {{an|Professor Oak}}'s Summer Camp, where it was seen battling a {{p|Nidoking}}. Mew soon ran off, leading Goh and Chloe to chase it. This Mew has made further appearances in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
=====Other=====
A Mew appeared in [[PK14]].
In ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', a Mirage Mew helped sabotage the [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]]'s plans.
====Minor appearances====
A Mew appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.
In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', a Mew was attacked by {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01|Mewtwo}}.
Mew made its main series debut in the [[boss fantasy]] of ''[[DP092|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!]]''. As of this episode, every {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} appeared in at least one episode of the anime.
In ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', an image of a Mew was on a computer screen used by [[Mewtwo's creators]].
A Mew appeared in the ending credits in ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]''.
Mew made its main series physical debut in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', flying around near [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. As of this episode, every Generation I Pokémon physically appeared in at least one episode of the anime.
A Mew appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN037|That New Old Gang of Mine!]]''.
A silhouetted Mew appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]''.
===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Mew PO.png|thumb|250px|Mew in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
A Mew appeared at the end of ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'', being the only {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} that {{OBP|Red|Origins}} had not caught by the end of the miniseries.
===GOTCHA!===
A Mew briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Mew Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Mew in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Mew (M01)}}
{{main|Mew (M08)}}
Two different Mew appear in the {{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!|manga}} {{ma|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew|adaptations}} of the [[M01|first]] and [[M08|eighth]] [[Pokémon movie]]s.
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Mew (Adventures)}}
Mew debuted in ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]''.
In ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]'', {{adv|Green}}'s {{p|Ditto}}, [[nickname]]d [[Ditty]], {{m|transform}}ed into Mew as an example to Red. It later used this form to lure the Team Rocket Grunts away.
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Mew appeared as a silhouette in ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal!]]''.
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
A Mew appeared in a flashback in ''[[JNM02|Being Stalked by a Scorbunny–and Challenging a Snorlax in Dynamax Form?!]]''.
A Mew appeared in ''[[JNM15|Getting More than You Battled For!]]''.
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Mew appeared in ''[[PM004|Obtain the Moon Stone!!]]'', where it was revealed to be a woman who accidentally transformed into Mew after an experiment went wrong. She eventually reverted to her normal form.
{{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Mew as part of the supplies used for the creation of {{p|Mewtwo}}. It was {{pkmn2|released}} along with Mewtwo after the creation was unsuccessful.
===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
{{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} befriended a Mew in ''[[PMRS50|Showdown! Clefairy VS Mew!!]]''.
==In the TCG==
{{main|Mew (TCG)}}
==Other appearances==
[[File:SSBB Mew.png|thumb|200px|Mew in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
[[File:Mew 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Mew trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]
===Super Smash Bros. series===
In [[Super Smash Bros.]], Mew will sometimes appear out of a {{i|Poké Ball}}. When summoned, it will use {{m|Fly}} to leave the arena. In single-player, the summoner is awarded the "Mew Catcher" bonus, worth 15,000 points.
After unlocking every character in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]], there is a 1 in 251 chance of Mew appearing from a Poké Ball. The thrower of the Poké Ball receives the same "Mew Catcher" bonus.
Mew returns again as a rare Pokémon in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], the chance of it appearing is 1 in 493 this time. Like the other "secret" Pokémon, it drops rare items instead of just flying away. In Mew's case, the items are CDs. However, once all the pick-up CDs are obtained, it will drop Stickers instead.
Mew returns in [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]] and comes out of a Poké Ball (rarely) and/or Master Ball (rare, but less rare than a Poké Ball).
Mew returns yet again in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]], once again as a rare Poké Ball summon, but also as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.
Throughout the series, Mew, much like Mewtwo, is roughly akin to its portrayal in [[M01|the first movie]], especially having Kōichi Yamadera reprise his role.
====Melee trophy information====
''Mew is an extremely rare Pokémon that has been seen by only a few people. Information on every Pokémon in the world is contained in Mew's cell structure, so it has the ability to use any and all TMs and HMs. Some Pokémon scholars believe Mew to be the ancestor of all existing Pokémon, but the idea is debatable.''
====Brawl trophy information====
''"A New Species Pokémon. An extremely rare Pokémon that contains the DNA of all other Pokémon, it is thought by many scholars to be a Pokémon ancestor, considering the wide range of moves it can use. On top of being able to make itself invisible, Mew can also {{m|transform}} into any opponent Pokémon and use characteristics and moves in exactly the same way."''
====3DS/Wii U trophy information====
Mew appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.
'''NA''': ''Mew is a Pokémon previously thought to be extinct but rediscovered by [[Mr. Fuji|Dr. Fuji]]. This Legendary Pokémon doesn't often show itself to humans, so it is considered quite lucky to see one. In Smash Bros., Mew will appear and then use Fly to sail away, leaving behind a gift. Thanks, Mew! ''
'''PAL''': ''Mew was thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered by Dr. Fuji in Guyana. This Mythical Pokémon doesn't often show itself to humans, so it's considered very lucky to see one. In this game, it will float upwards and leave a present behind. If only Mew would turn up more often, eh?''
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[[File:SnapMew.png|thumb|Mew in [[Pokémon Snap]]]]
[[File:UNITE Mew.png|thumb|left|150px|Mew in Pokémon UNITE]]
==={{g|Snap}}===
Mew appears in the seventh course, [[Rainbow Cloud]]. Although the game is not combat-oriented, the difficulty of photographing Mew effectively makes it the game's boss. Mew floats in a bubble that turns opaque when the zoom is activated, so players must throw a series of [[Pester Ball]]s or Food at it to break the bubble so Mew will come out for a clear shot. Photographing Mew gets an automatic bonus of 2,500 points, making it the highest-ranking Pokémon in the game with the highest possible score of 10,000 points with perfect positioning, size, and pose.
===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Mew (UNITE)}}
Mew is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged attacker.
===Celestial===
Mew appeared in the music video for [[Celestial]] by [[Ed Sheeran]].
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==Music==
==Music==
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| ''[[Pokémon Snap]]''
| ''[[Pokémon Snap]]''
| During the [[Rainbow Cloud]] course, where Mew is encountered
| During the [[Rainbow Cloud]] course, where Mew is encountered
| Rainbow Cloud*
| Rainbow Cloud<ref name="snap">[http://web.archive.org/web/20010504025646/http://home.att.ne.jp:80/red/mimori/music/index.html#pokemonsnap Ikuko Mimori's website]</ref>
| Ikuko Mimori
| Ikuko Mimori<ref name="composer1" group="a">[[Staff of Pokémon Snap]] - Ikuko Mimori is the only person credited for music in the credits of ''Pokémon Snap''.</ref>
| Ikuko Mimori
| Ikuko Mimori<ref name="composer1" group="a"/>
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|-
| {{GameIcon|E}}
| {{GameIcon|E}}
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| ''[[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]''
| ''[[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]''
| During Mew's Chase Skill Game
| During Mew's Chase Skill Game
| Chase (Mew)*
| &mdash;
| Unknown
| Unknown
| Unknown
| Unknown
|-
|-
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{psychic color}}" colspan="5" | <small>'''Song names marked with an asterisk are unofficial, as they have not received a soundtrack release.'''</small>
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* Mew was designed by Shigeki Morimoto, which he states at the [[Heahea City]] [[GAME FREAK]] office. This included its pixel art, cry and Pokédex entry (the one reused in {{g|FireRed}}). He also says it was right at the very end of game development.
* Mew was designed by Shigeki Morimoto, which he states at the [[Heahea City]] [[GAME FREAK]] office. This included its pixel art, cry and Pokédex entry (the one reused in {{g|FireRed}}). He also says it was right at the very end of game development.
* Despite being a clone of Mew, {{p|Mewtwo}} appears before Mew in the [[Pokédex]].
* Despite being a clone of Mew, {{p|Mewtwo}} appears before Mew in the [[Pokédex]].
* Mew is the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} out of the first 151 to be left out of the original version of the [[Kanto Pokérap|Pokérap]]. This may be because Mew still wasn't announced outside of Japan at that time.
* Mew is the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} out of the first 151 to be left out of the original version of the [[Kanto Pokérap|Pokérap]].
* In [[Generation I|Generations I]] and {{gen|II}}, due to technical limitations, Mew's [[Pokémon category|category name]], ''New Species'', is labeled in game as ''NEW SPECIE'' (and in early versions, labeled as ''NEWSPECIES'').
* In [[Generation I|Generations I]] and {{gen|II}}, due to technical limitations, Mew's [[Pokémon category|category name]], ''New Species'', is labeled in game as ''NEW SPECIE'' (and in early versions, labeled as ''NEWSPECIES'').
* Mew was a little-known secret when {{game|Red and Green|s}} were first released in Japan. Even [[Nintendo]] was not initially aware that [[Shigeki Morimoto]] had programmed it into the game.<ref name=IwataAsks>[https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/ds/pokemon/0/0/ Iwata Asks - Pokémon HeartGold Version & SoulSilver Version]</ref>
* Mew was a little-known secret when {{game|Red and Green|s}} were first released in Japan. Even [[Nintendo]] was not initially aware that [[Shigeki Morimoto]] had programmed it into the game.<ref name=IwataAsks>[https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/ds/pokemon/0/0/ Iwata Asks - Pokémon HeartGold Version & SoulSilver Version]</ref>
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** Mew has the shortest Korean name of all Pokémon, only consisting of one hangul character.
** Mew has the shortest Korean name of all Pokémon, only consisting of one hangul character.
* Mew is the only Pokémon obtainable in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] that cannot have the [[Pokémon GO]] [[origin mark]] ([[File:GO icon VIII.png|16px|GO origin mark]]) in said games.
* Mew is the only Pokémon obtainable in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] that cannot have the [[Pokémon GO]] [[origin mark]] ([[File:GO icon VIII.png|16px|GO origin mark]]) in said games.
[[File:SetSymbolFusion Strike.png|60px|thumb|Fusion Strike set symbol]]
* Mew is the only [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced in Generation I.
* Mew is the only [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced in Generation I.
* As of [[Generation IX]], Mew is the only Generation I Pokémon that does not appear in any regional Pokédex other than [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto]] and [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto]].
* As of [[Generation IX]], Mew is the only Generation I Pokémon that does not appear in any regional Pokédex other than [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto]] and [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto]].
* The symbol for the {{TCG|Fusion Strike}} expansion [[File:SetSymbolFusion Strike.png|30px]] resembles Mew's tail surrounded by [[Dynamax]] clouds.


===Origin===
===Origin===
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Designer Shigeki Morimoto stated that Mew's design was based on Mewtwo. Its design was made simpler than Mewtwo in order to take up less space on the cartridge.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyXDpFd1CQk The Untold Origin Story of Mythical Pokémon "Mew" and "Mewtwo"! (Game Freak "Secret Base" #39)] - Game Freak Official YouTube Channel (Japanese)</ref><ref>[https://nintendoeverything.com/game-freaks-shigeki-morimoto-on-mew-why-it-was-initially-rare-design-more/ Game Freak’s Shigeki Morimoto on Mew – why it was initially rare, design, more] - ''Nintendo Everything''.</ref>
Designer Shigeki Morimoto stated that Mew's design was based on Mewtwo. Its design was made simpler than Mewtwo in order to take up less space on the cartridge.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyXDpFd1CQk The Untold Origin Story of Mythical Pokémon "Mew" and "Mewtwo"! (Game Freak "Secret Base" #39)] - Game Freak Official YouTube Channel (Japanese)</ref><ref>[https://nintendoeverything.com/game-freaks-shigeki-morimoto-on-mew-why-it-was-initially-rare-design-more/ Game Freak’s Shigeki Morimoto on Mew – why it was initially rare, design, more] - ''Nintendo Everything''.</ref>


Appearance wise, Mew's overall physical appearance appears to be based on domestic {{wp|cat}}s. Several of Mew's features, such as a short muzzle and large hind feet, are commonly found in cats. Its morphology is also vaguely similar to a {{wp|jerboa}}, having large hind legs and a long skinny tail. Mew's earliest design in Japan's Red and Green resembled a vertebrate {{wp|embryo}}, featuring a large head and small body. It is believed by scientists to be the {{wp|last universal common ancestor}} of all other Pokémon, which, along with its resemblance to an embryo, may be a reference to the {{wp|recapitulation theory}}. Mew was soon revised and became mostly mammalian with cat-like traits, while still retaining several embryonic features such as having short fine hair and small forearms.
Mew's overall physical appearance appears to be based on domestic {{wp|cat}}s. Several of Mew's features, such as a short muzzle and large hind feet, are commonly found in cats. Its morphology is also vaguely similar to a {{wp|jerboa}}, having large hind legs and a long skinny tail. Mew's earliest design in [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Red and Green]] resembled a vertebrate {{wp|embryo}}, featuring a large head and small body. Mew was soon revised and became mostly mammalian with cat-like traits, while still retaining several embryonic features such as having short fine hair and small forearms. Mew is believed by scientists to be the {{wp|last universal common ancestor}} of all other Pokémon, which, along with its resemblance to an embryo, may be a reference to the {{wp|recapitulation theory}}.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Mew may be a combination of ''{{wp|mutant}}'' or ''{{wp|mutation}}'' and ''new''. It may also involve 妙 ''myō'' (wonderful, exquisite).
Mew may be a combination of ''{{wp|mutant}}'' or ''{{wp|mutation}}'' and ''new''. It may also involve 妙 ''myō'' (wonderful, exquisite).


According to Julien Bardakoff, the French localizer for Pokémon Red and Blue, he asked if Mew's name was based on the English onomatopoeia for a cat's meow, and was explicitly told it was not.<ref>[https://www.liberation.fr/apps/2016/06/pokemon/ Libération.fr – Pokémon, traduisez-les tous]</ref>
According to Julien Bardakoff, the French localizer for [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red and Blue]], he asked if Mew's name was based on the English onomatopoeia for a cat's meow, and was explicitly told it was not.<ref>[https://www.liberation.fr/apps/2016/06/pokemon/ Libération.fr – Pokémon, traduisez-les tous]</ref>


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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* [[Mew (UNITE)]]
* [[Mythical Pokémon]]
* [[Mythical Pokémon]]
==Notes==
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==References==
==References==
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