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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!]].
{{-}}
==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?''
{{-}}
[[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]].
{{-}}


==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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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
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===Evolution data===
===Evolution data===
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===Sprites===
===Sprites===
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{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0151}}
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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!]].
{{-}}
==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?''
{{-}}
[[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]].
{{-}}


==Music==
==Music==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Mew Discovery Date.png|thumb|right|Mew's discovery date.]]
[[File:Mew Discovery Date.png|thumb|right|Mew's discovery date.]]
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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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