Pokemon Go: How To Obtain Mew (2024)

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Pokemon Go has been one of the best mobile games since its launch in 2016. Fortunately, the most popular mythical Pokemon in the series has been added to Pokemon Go: Mew. Mew was introduced in a Special Research in 2018 and is available to all players.

Related: Pokemon Go: All Special Evolutions

Mew was a part of the very first Pokemon games, known as Red and Blue. Generation 1 has become some of the most beloved Pokemon for all the fans, and Mew was the climax of it all. Being the mythical Pokemon of the game meant it was the hardest to catch, and you had to beat the whole thing to even get the chance to catch them. Well, Pokemon Go makes that venture a tad bit easier for us, and we're here to help you through that process.

Updated September 14, 2023, by Sean Murray: If you're looking for how to catch Mew in Pokemon Go, you've come to the right place. We've refreshed this guide with improved formatting and a few more breakout tips to make catching your Mew that much easier.

How To Catch Mew

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In order to catch Mew, players must complete the Special Research "A Mythical Discovery".

A Special Research is a story-stylized quest told by Professor Willow, most of the time with multiple steps in order to complete the research. For A Mythical Discovery, there are eight steps in order to catch Mew. These steps must be fully completed before the next stage is unlocked, and you are given a step completion reward.

Related: Pokemon Go: Spotlight Hour Guide

A Mythical Discovery Walkthrough

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Step 1

Quest

Reward

Spin 5 PokeStops

500 XP

Catch 10 Pokemon

500 XP

Transfer 5 Pokemon

500 XP

Completion Reward

10 Great Balls, 1 Incubator, 3 Lure Modules

Incubators are for hatching Pokemon eggs, which are obtained by spinning Pokestops. Lure Modules are great for luring Pokemon to your location for 30 minutes. Best saved for Community Days, where shiny odds are increased.

Step 2

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Quest

Reward

Earn 2 Candy while walking with your Buddy

1000 XP

Make 10 Great Throws

1000 XP

Hatch 3 Eggs

1000 XP

Completion Reward

2,000 Stardust, 3 Incense, 20 Great Balls

Great throws are accomplished by precisely throwing a Pokeball inside a Pokemon's hitbox. All Pokemon have a hitbox that is visible to you as a circle. Throwing a ball at the Pokemon while the circle appears big gives a "Nice" throw. While the smaller the circle and the more accurate the throw, you can get a "Great" throw, and even smaller an "Excellent" throw.

Step 3

Quest

Reward

Reach Level 15

1500 XP

Battle in 2 Raids

1500 XP

Battle in a Gym 2 times

1500 XP

Completion Reward

1 Charged TM, 1 Fast TM, 2 Star Piece

Raids can be battled with up to 20 people and normally appear above gyms and last for an hour. Whereas Gyms are a competition between team Valor (red), Mystic (blue), and Instinct (yellow). Players are able to battle their opposing team's gym for a chance to take it over as their own team's gym.

Step 4

Quest

Reward

Earn a Silver Kanto Medal

2000 XP

Evolve 20 Pokemon

2000 XP

Earn 5 Candies walking with your Buddy

2000 XP

Completion Reward

4000 Stardust, 3 Lure Modules, 20 Great Balls

In order to get a Silver Kanto Medal you must catch and register 50 Pokemon into your Pokedex from the Kanto region. Kanto are all generation 1 Pokemon, and normally, the most popular. A great way to get these medals fast is to keep your eye out for Pokemon Go Community Days as they spawn specific regional Pokemon in mass quantities.

Step 5

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Quest

Reward

Catch a Ditto

2500 XP

Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokemon

2500 XP

Make 20 Great Throws

2500 XP

Completion Reward

1 Premium Raid Pass, 1 Lucky Egg, 15 Revives

Ditto is a time-consuming and slightly difficult task. In order to catch a Ditto in Pokemon Go, you must search between 16 different Pokemon found in the wild because of Ditto's ability is to disguise themselves as other Pokemon. These sixteen Pokemon include: Weedle, Paras, Venonat, Voltorb, Hoothoot, Ledyba, Spinarak, Hoppip, Remoraid, Seedot, Whismur, Skitty, Gulpin, Numel, Bidoof, and Foongus.

Step 6

Quest

Reward

Reach Level 25

3000 XP

Evolve a Magikarp

3000 XP

Battle in 10 Raids

3000 XP

Completion Reward

6000 Stardust, 5 Rare Candy, 3 Incense

Completing Step 6 unlocks the Special Research "A Ripple in Time." This is an eight-step special research as well that gives players the opportunity to catch the mythical Pokemon Celebi.

Step 7

Quest

Reward

Use 50 Berries to help catch Pokemon

3500 XP

Earn a Gold Kanto Medal

3500 XP

Make an Excellent Curveball Throw

3500 XP

Completion Reward

Mew, 20 Ultra Balls, 8000 Stardust

A Gold Kanto Medal is obtained by catching and registering 100 Kanto region Pokemon into a Pokedex.

Step 8

Quest

Reward

Claim Reward

4000 XP

Claim Reward

4000 XP

Claim Reward

4000 XP

Completion Reward

10000 Stardust, 1 Super Incubator, 20 Mew Candy

Upon completion, you are allowed to catch Mew. Mew will appear on-screen, and you will be given unlimited Pokeballs to catch them. Mew is not particularly a good raid Pokemon, but they will look great in your Pokedex!

For this specific research, Mew is shiny-locked, so players will not have the opportunity to obtain their shiny variant.

Next: Pokemon Go: Complete Guide

Pokemon Go: How To Obtain Mew (2024)

FAQs

Can you still get Mew in Pokemon Go? ›

Updated March 14, 2023: It's been quite some time since Mew has been added to Pokemon GO. While many players are wondering how to get this legendary Pokemon, the method is the same as it's always been. Players will need to complete all steps of the Mythical Discovery Special Research to encounter Mew.

Is there a legitimate way to catch Mew? ›

Well, at least not in the game. You can't legitimately catch a Mew in Pokemon Red, Blue or Yellow. No matter how many times your buddy tells you that he found his Mew in a truck next to the SS Anne or how his Jigglypuff evolved into a Mew -- it's just not true.

How to get Mew in Pokemon? ›

You can receive Mew in your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game by entering the password GETY0URMEW via Mystery Gift.

How rare is it to get a Mew? ›

Mew (/ˈmjuː/; Japanese: ミュウ, Hepburn: Myū) is one of the many fictional species in the Pokémon franchise. It is a small, pink, Psychic-type Mythical Pokémon, which are incredibly rare and powerful Pokémon typically available only via special events.

Is Mewtwo stronger than Mew? ›

In a fight between Mewtwo and Mew, the winner would be Mew. Both Pokemon have immense power and physical attributes, but Mew emerged victorious since he has far superior intelligence over his clone.

What is the fastest way to get Mew in Pokemon go? ›

You can't go about getting Mew through any regular means. Instead, there's a list of steps you need to undergo first if you want to make this Pokémon yours. Those steps include completing Special Research Tasks, spinning Pokéstops, hatching eggs, leveling up and earning a bunch of EXP and Stardust.

Does Mew evolve into Mewtwo? ›

No. Mewtwo is a "Genetic" species of Pokémon that is number 150 in the Pokédex. Mewtwo was cloned from Mew by scientists.

What is the code for Mew? ›

Input the code “GETY0URMEW” — note that the “o” is a zero. Select the only option that should come up: “Mythical Pokémon Mew Gift.”

Who is rarer, Mew or Mewtwo? ›

If you have a chance get a Mew it's incredibly rare and not avaliable in game. You can catch Mewtwo in game fairly easily.

Can Mew flee in Pokemon GO? ›

Don't worry, unlike a Raid, Mew can't flee so you have plenty of time to catch.

Can Mew spawn in the wild in Pokemon GO? ›

While there is no possibility of encountering Mew in the wild, players can still get their hands on it through this Special Research. You have to be patient and complete all the tasks perfectly.

Can I get another Mew? ›

Mew can only be transferred from the Poké Ball Plus ONE TIME. Deleting a save file with Mew in it will also delete Mew. If you have deleted a game with Mew, you will not be able to get Mew a second time on a new game from the same Poké Ball Plus.

Is shiny Mew still available in Pokemon GO? ›

There is a time limit on when you can purchase the ticket for the Pokémon Go Shiny Mew Masterwork Research, however. You only have until Wednesday 12th July 2023 at 8pm to purchase the ticket for £5. If you want that Shiny Mew in Pokémon Go, you need to act fast and buy that All-in-One #151 Masterwork Research ticket.

How to get mew in pokemon go 2024 reddit? ›

The only 2 ways to get Mew in LGPE:
  1. Get a Pokéball+ (don't do this)
  2. Trade with someone (this someone can be a bot) in LGPE or Home (beware of Home trade tho, there is some caveats in it)
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