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'''Mew''' ({{ja|ミュウ|Myū}}, ''Mew'') is a fictional creature in the {{uv|Pokémon}} media franchise. It has appeared as a very rare Pokémon, and its rarity depends on the number of Pokémon during the release of each game in the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series: 1/151 in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', 1/251 in ''[[Melee]]'', 1/493 in ''[[Brawl]]'', and 1/721 in ''Smash 4''.
'''Mew''' ({{ja|ミュウ|Myū}}, ''Mew'') is a creature in the {{uv|Pokémon}} media franchise. It has appeared as a very rare Pokémon in every game of the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.
 
In-universe, Mew is the origin of [[Mewtwo]], with the latter being its genetically-altered clone.
 
==Origin==
[[File:151MewRB.png|thumb|left|Mew's official artwork from ''Pokémon Red and Blue''.]]
Introduced in {{iw|bulbapedia|Generation I}}, {{pkmn|Mew}} is a pink, feline, Psychic-type Pokémon that somewhat resembles an embryo. It is often depicted as floating through the air, sometimes encased in a bubble of energy. Within the {{iw|bulbapedia|Pokédex}}, it is registered at #151 as the "New Species Pokémon", being the last Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex. It is said to be the origin of all other species of Pokémon, and as such, it can legitimately learn any TM move and most tutoring moves in the game. Sightings of Mew are very rare, as the Pokémon is normally invisible, only revealing itself to the pure of heart.
 
Some time in the past, Mew was encountered and captured by scientists, who performed a multitude of experiments until it gave birth to a clone, dubbed [[Mewtwo]]. Oddly enough, Mew is numbered after Mewtwo in the Pokédex, most likely due to its late inclusion during the franchise's development.
 
According to developer anecdotes, Mew was never originally intended to be encountered at all, only being mentioned as part of the games' backstory. However, just two weeks before the games were due for release, removing the development tools left enough unused space for a single Pokémon; programmer {{iw|bulbapedia|Shigeki Morimoto}} included Mew as a secret encounter, something even [[Nintendo]] was unaware of.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Iwata-Asks/Iwata-Asks-Pokemon-HeartGold-Version-SoulSilver-Version/Iwata-Asks-Pokemon-HeartGold-Version-SoulSilver-Version/1-Just-Making-The-Last-Train/1-Just-Making-The-Last-Train-225842.html Iwata Asks - Pokémon HeartGold Version & SoulSilver Version]</ref>
 
Because of its hidden nature, Mew became the first {{iw|bulbapedia|Mythical Pokémon}}. It cannot be obtained through regular gameplay, and thus the only way to obtain it legitimately is through real-life distribution events. In most of these events, Mew is obtained without fighting it.
 
The only game where Mew can be encountered and fought normally is ''Pokémon Emerald'', where the player can participate in an event to visit a [[bulbapedia:Faraway Island|deserted island]] where it resides.
 
Its depiction within the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series is similar to Mewtwo, in that both of them are loosely based off of their [[bulbapedia:M01|first movie]] incarnations; [[List of voice actors#Y|Kōichi Yamadera]], its actor from the movie, also provides its voice in ''Smash''. Its voice clips prior to ''Ultimate'' were from the movie; one was used in ''Smash 64'' while another was used in ''Melee'' (excluding the German and French versions, which have different clips), ''Brawl'', and ''Smash 4''. Both play at a lower pitch than in the movie; the second clip in its pitched-down form was used previously in ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Snap}}''.
 
Mew's appearance in a bubble is based on its appearance in ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Snap}}''. In ''Ultimate'', the bubble is updated, making it retroactively resemble its appearance in ''{{iw|bulbapedia|New Pokémon Snap}}''. The move Mew uses in its appearances in ''Smash'' is {{iw|bulbapedia|Fly|move}}; since Mew is capable of learning all TM and HM moves, it can learn the move from {{iw|bulbapedia|HM02}} in all games. Its elusive nature is also reflected appropriately; it is among the rarest Pokémon to encounter in each installment, and doing so is usually acknowledged through a [[notice]].
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
In an official poll held on ''[[Smabura-Ken]]'' (the game's official Japanese website) regarding characters for a potential sequel, Mew placed 10th with 24 votes.<ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostResult2.html</ref>


==In ''Super Smash Bros.''==
===As a [[Poké Ball]] Pokémon===
===As a [[Poké Ball]] Pokémon===
Mew makes its first appearance in ''Super Smash Bros.''. It will not do anything, but will instead remain on the screen for a few seconds, then fly off. It can be completely unnoticed when it comes out of a [[Poké Ball]] if the fighting is intense, since it doesn't harm anyone. Mew's appearance is rare since it is a legendary Pokémon. If Mew is summoned by the player in the [[1P Game]], the player is awarded the '''Mew Catcher''' bonus, worth '''10,000 points'''. Mew has a 1-in-151 chance of appearing in this game. 151 happens to be the total number of Pokémon at the time when ''Smash Bros.'' came out.
[[File:Mew SSB sprite.png|thumb|left|Sprite]]
Mew makes its first appearance in ''Super Smash Bros.'' It will not do anything, but will instead remain on the screen for a few seconds, then fly off. Once the player has unlocked any of the hidden characters, Mew has a 1-in-151 chance of appearing in the game, in reference to Mew's Pokedex number and the total number of Pokémon at the time when ''Super Smash Bros.'' came out.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/Pokemon.html]</ref> If Mew is summoned by the player in the [[1P Game]], the player is awarded the "Mew Catch" bonus, worth 15,000 points.
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==In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
Mew reappears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', again flying off instead of attacking. The only difference in the "attack" is that Mew appears in its bubble. No character is harmed by Mew's "attack" in ''Melee'' either. Mew can only be seen if all characters are unlocked. This makes Mew one of only two unlockable Pokémon in ''Melee'', the other being [[Celebi]]. Both have a 1-in-251 chance of appearing in this game. 251 happens to be the total number of Pokémon at the time when ''Melee'' came out. The first time the player sees a Mew, they will get a [[notice]] saying that it was their first time seeing it.
[[File:Mew and Mewtwo SSBM.png|thumb|Mew and [[Mewtwo]] in ''Melee''.]]
Mew returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', appearing in a bubble and flying off instead of attacking, again causing no harm to any fighter. Mew can only appear from a Poké Ball if all characters are [[unlockable character|unlocked]]. This makes Mew one of only two unlockable Pokémon in ''Melee'', the other being [[Celebi]], both having a 1-in-251 chance of appearing related to the total of existing Pokémon at the time. The first time the player sees a Mew, they will receive a [[notice]] commemorating the occasion. Seeing Mew is one of the requirements of unlocking Celebi.


===As a trophy===
Mew's and Celebi's chance to spawn are determined independently, with Celebi being determined before Mew&mdash;because Celebi's chance to spawn must fail first, this results in Mew having a slightly lower chance to spawn when Celebi is unlocked (<code>(250/251)×(1/251)</code> or <code>1/252.004</code>). Additionally, either of the two can only appear once per match, meaning if Celebi appears then Mew cannot or vice versa, and then neither will be able to appear afterwards.
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===Trophy===
Mew is featured as a collectible trophy; to attain it, the player has to clear the [[All-Star Mode]] on Hard or Very Hard difficulty, though the player is allowed to use continues.
Mew is featured as a collectible trophy; to attain it, the player has to clear the [[All-Star Mode]] on Hard or Very Hard difficulty, though the player is allowed to use continues.
{{Trophy
|name=Mew
|image=Mew Trophy Melee.png
|desc=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 {{iw|bulbapedia|TM}}s and {{iw|bulbapedia|HM}}s. Some Pokémon scholars believe Mew to be the ancestor of all existing Pokémon, but the idea is debatable.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Pokémon Red & Blue|release1=9/98}}
|game=Melee
}}
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====Trophy description in ''Melee''====
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
::''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.''
 
==In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==
===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
[[Image:Mewbrawl.jpg|thumb|Mew as seen in ''Brawl''.]]
{{cquote|''It softly ascends to the sky while dropping off one CD. It’s your lucky day if you meet this one.''|cite=[https://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/items/mball/mball10.html Pokémon Encyclopedia]|source=[[Smash Bros. DOJO!!]]}}
Mew returns yet again in the third installment. This time though, it drops a [[CD]] before flying away. It is the rarest of all the Pokémon. After the first time the player sees it, they will get a notice saying that it was their first time (like in ''Melee'').
[[File:Mewbrawl.jpg|thumb|150px|Mew as seen in ''Brawl''.]]
Mew returns yet again in the third installment, and it now drops a [[CD]] before flying away. Along with [[Celebi]] and [[Jirachi]], it is one of the rarest of all the Pokémon, having a 1-in-493 chance to spawn, in reference to the total number of Pokémon as of Generation IV (the then-current generation of the series). After encountering Mew for the first time, the player receives a notice as in ''Melee''.


Mew appears at a rate of 1/493. 493 happens to be the total number of Pokémon as of Diamond and Pearl, including Shaymin and Arceus, who hadn't even officially been revealed by Nintendo yet when ''Brawl'' originally came out.
If the player has collected all of the CDs, Mew will instead drop [[sticker]]s, like [[Jirachi]] does. If the player has collected all CDs and stickers, Mew drops nothing.
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If the player has collected all of the CDs, Mew will instead drop [[sticker]]s, like [[Jirachi]] does.
===Trophy===
 
Mew also returns as a collectible trophy, obtained randomly through the [[Coin Launcher]], or found in [[The Subspace Emissary]] or the rest areas of All-Star and [[Boss Battles]].
===As a Trophy===
{{Trophy
Mew also returns as a collectible trophy, though unlike in ''Melee'', the Mew trophy is found randomly, either by obtaining it in the [[Coin Launcher]], or finding it in [[The Subspace Emissary]] or the rest areas of All-Star and [[Boss Battles]].
|name=Mew
 
|image=Mew - Brawl Trophy.png
;Mew
|desc=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 transform into any opponent Pokémon and use characteristics and moves in exactly the same way.
''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 transform into any opponent Pokémon and use characteristics and moves in exactly the same way."''
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red/Blue|console2=DS|game2=Pokémon Diamond/Pearl}}
{{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red/Blue|console2=DS|game2=Pokémon Diamond/Pearl}}
|game=Brawl
}}
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===Sticker===
===Sticker===
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! Game
! Game
! Effect
! Effect
! Character(s)
! Fighter(s)
|-
|-
| {{pkmn|Mew}}
| {{pkmn|Mew}}
| {{uv|Pokémon}} series
| {{uv|Pokémon}} series
| {{TypeIcon|Body}}{{TypeIcon|Spin}} Attack +4
| {{TypeIcon|Body}}{{TypeIcon|Spin}} Attack +4
| {{Head|Pikachu|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Jigglypuff|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Pokémon Trainer|g=SSBB|s=16px|link=Pokémon Trainer (SSBB)}}{{Head|Lucario|g=SSBB|s=16px}}
| {{StickerHead|Pikachu|Pokémon Trainer|Lucario|Jigglypuff}}
|}
|}
{{StickerPicBox|Mew|Pokémon series}}
{{StickerPicBox|Mew|Pokémon series}}


==In ''Super Smash Bros. 4''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
===As a Poké Ball Pokémob===
===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
[[Image:Mew_SSB4.jpg|thumb|left|Mew as seen in the 3DS version of ''SSB4'']]
[[File:Mew Wii U.jpg|thumb|left|Mew in ''Smash for Wii U''.]]
[[File:SSB4MewDropsCustomItem.jpg|thumbnail|Mew Dropping an Item on the Wii U Version]]
[[File:Mew_SSB4.jpg|thumb|Mew as seen in the 3DS version of ''SSB4'']]
Mew returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', as either a [[Poké Ball]] or [[Master Ball]] summon. It drops a random [[trophy]] or [[Custom Part]] as it flies away, taking over the role of [[Celebi]] from ''Brawl''. In the Wii U version, it may also drop CDs. This is the first game where Mew does not need to be unlocked.
Mew returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' as either a [[Poké Ball]] or [[Master Ball]] summon. It drops a random [[trophy]] or [[Custom Part]] as it flies away, taking over [[Celebi]]'s role in ''Brawl''. In the Wii U version, it may also drop CDs. This is the first game where Mew does not need to be unlocked.
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===Trophy===
{{Trophy
|name=Mew
|image-3ds=MewTrophy3DS.png
|image-wiiu=MewTrophyWiiU.png
|desc-ntsc=Mew is a Pokémon previously thought to be extinct but rediscovered by 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!
|desc-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?
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue|release1=09/1998|console2=GBA|game2=Pokémon Emerald|release2=05/2005}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red/Blue|release1=10/1999|console2=GBA|game2=Pokémon Emerald|release2=10/2005}}
}}
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
[[File:Mew SSBU.png|thumb|Mew as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]
Mew returns as a Poké Ball summon. However, as in-battle collectible spawns have been removed entirely, it has no effect in-game at all, much like its pre-''Brawl'' behavior, now making it completely useless.
 
Mew cannot be summoned on [[Corneria]] or [[Mushroomy Kingdom]].
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===Trophy information===
[[Image:MewTrophyWiiU.png|100px|thumb|left|The Mew trophy in ''for Wii U'']]
[[Image:MewTrophy3DS.png|100px|thumb|The Mew trophy in ''for 3DS'']]
;Mew
:{{Flag|North America}} ''Mew is a Pokémon previously thought to be extinct but rediscovered by 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!''
:{{Flag|Europe}} ''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?''
{{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue (09/1998)|console2=GBA|game2=Pokémon Emerald (05/2005)}}


==Origin==
===Spirit===
Mew was introduced in Generation I. However, it cannot be obtained through regular gameplay, and thus the only way to obtain it legitimately is by events. In most of these events, Mew is obtained without fighting it. The only event to ever have the player encounter and fight Mew is in ''Pokémon Emerald'', in the event where the player gets the Old Sea Map, which takes the player to Faraway Island and encounter Mew.
Mew also appears as a Legend-class [[support spirit]].
 
Mew's Spirit Battle uses a {{SSBU|Mewtwo}} puppet fighter and is fought on the {{SSB|Kongo Jungle}} stage. During the battle, the player must defeat Mewtwo in 1:30, referencing the short amount of time that Mew appears on-screen as a rare Poké Ball Pokémon before flying away in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. Also, Mewtwo will turn invisible while the stage is covered in fog, referencing Mew's ability to turn itself invisible at will, who normally appears to those who are pure of heart.
{|class="wikitable"
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Cost !! Ability !! Series
|-
| 465 || {{SpiritTableName|Mew}} || {{SpiritType|Support}} || ★★★★ || 1 || Special-Move Power ↑ || ''Pokémon'' Series
|}
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
Mewball.jpg| Mew and {{SSBB|Lucas}} in ''Brawl''.
Mew_Rosalina_SSB4.jpg| Mew and {{SSB4|Rosalina}} in {{for3ds}}
SSB4MewDropsCustomItem.jpg|thumb|Mew dropping a Custom Part in the [[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U version]].
StrangeThingsDoHappen.jpg|Mew drops a [[Custom Part]] onto [[WarioWare, Inc.]]
SSBUMew.png|Artwork of Mew from ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>


Mew's appearance in a bubble is based on its appearance in ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Snap}}''. The move Mew uses in its appearances in ''Smash'' is [[Fly]]; since Mew is capable of learning all TM and HM moves, it can learn the move from {{s|bulbapedia|HM02}} in all games.
==Names in other languages==
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|ja={{ja|ミュウ|Myū}}, ''Mew''
|en=Mew
|fr=Mew
|es=Mew
|de=Mew
|it=Mew
|nl=Mew
|ru={{rollover|Мью|Myu|?}}
|ko={{rollover|뮤|Myu|?}}, ''Mew''
|zh_cn={{rollover|梦幻|Mènghuàn|?}}
|zh_tw={{rollover|夢幻|Mènghuàn|?}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Mew, [[Goldeen]], and [[Snorlax]] are the only Pokémon to appear as Poké Ball Pokémon in all four games.
*[[Goldeen]], Mew, and [[Snorlax]] are the only Pokémon to appear as Poké Ball Pokémon in every game.
**Mew is also the only Mythical Poké Ball Pokémon to appear in every game.
**Mew is also the first Mythical Pokémon to appear in ''Smash''.
*If Mew is sent out during [[Smash Tour]], it will not drop anything.
*The odds of Mew being released from a Poké Ball in the first 3 games reflect the total number of Pokémon known at the time of that ''Smash'' game's release: it has a 1 in 151 chance of appearing in ''Smash 64'', referencing the number of Pokémon introduced in Generation I; a 1 in 251 chance of appearing in ''Melee'', referencing the total number of Pokémon known during Generation II and a 1 in 493 in ''Brawl'', referencing the total number of Pokémon in Generation IV.


==Gallery==
==References==
<gallery>File:Mew64.gif|Mew in ''Super Smash Bros.''
{{reflist}}
Image:Mew and Mewtwo SSBM.png|Mew and [[Mewtwo]] in ''Melee''.
File:Mew Trophy Melee.png|Mew trophy in ''Melee''.
File:Mew - Brawl Trophy.png|Mew trophy in ''Brawl''.
File:Mew_Rosalina_SSB4.jpg| Mew and [[Rosalina (SSB4)|Rosalina]] in the 3DS version of ''SSB4''
File:StrangeThingsDoHappen.jpg|Mew drops a [[Custom Part]] onto [[WarioWare, Inc.]]</gallery>


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Mew
Mew-Origin.png
Pokémon (universe)
Mew's official artwork from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
Games SSB
Melee
Brawl
SSB4
Ultimate
Move Fly
Rarity 1/151 (SSB)
1/251 (Melee)
1/493 (Brawl)
5/625 (SSB4)
5/779 (Ultimate)
Voice actor Kōichi Yamadera
Article on Bulbapedia Mew (Pokémon)

Mew (ミュウ, Mew) is a creature in the Pokémon media franchise. It has appeared as a very rare Pokémon in every game of the Super Smash Bros. series.

In-universe, Mew is the origin of Mewtwo, with the latter being its genetically-altered clone.

Origin[edit]

Mew's official artwork from Pokémon Red and Blue.

Introduced in Generation I, Mew is a pink, feline, Psychic-type Pokémon that somewhat resembles an embryo. It is often depicted as floating through the air, sometimes encased in a bubble of energy. Within the Pokédex, it is registered at #151 as the "New Species Pokémon", being the last Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex. It is said to be the origin of all other species of Pokémon, and as such, it can legitimately learn any TM move and most tutoring moves in the game. Sightings of Mew are very rare, as the Pokémon is normally invisible, only revealing itself to the pure of heart.

Some time in the past, Mew was encountered and captured by scientists, who performed a multitude of experiments until it gave birth to a clone, dubbed Mewtwo. Oddly enough, Mew is numbered after Mewtwo in the Pokédex, most likely due to its late inclusion during the franchise's development.

According to developer anecdotes, Mew was never originally intended to be encountered at all, only being mentioned as part of the games' backstory. However, just two weeks before the games were due for release, removing the development tools left enough unused space for a single Pokémon; programmer Shigeki Morimoto included Mew as a secret encounter, something even Nintendo was unaware of.[1]

Because of its hidden nature, Mew became the first Mythical Pokémon. It cannot be obtained through regular gameplay, and thus the only way to obtain it legitimately is through real-life distribution events. In most of these events, Mew is obtained without fighting it.

The only game where Mew can be encountered and fought normally is Pokémon Emerald, where the player can participate in an event to visit a deserted island where it resides.

Its depiction within the Super Smash Bros. series is similar to Mewtwo, in that both of them are loosely based off of their first movie incarnations; Kōichi Yamadera, its actor from the movie, also provides its voice in Smash. Its voice clips prior to Ultimate were from the movie; one was used in Smash 64 while another was used in Melee (excluding the German and French versions, which have different clips), Brawl, and Smash 4. Both play at a lower pitch than in the movie; the second clip in its pitched-down form was used previously in Pokémon Snap.

Mew's appearance in a bubble is based on its appearance in Pokémon Snap. In Ultimate, the bubble is updated, making it retroactively resemble its appearance in New Pokémon Snap. The move Mew uses in its appearances in Smash is Fly; since Mew is capable of learning all TM and HM moves, it can learn the move from HM02 in all games. Its elusive nature is also reflected appropriately; it is among the rarest Pokémon to encounter in each installment, and doing so is usually acknowledged through a notice.

In Super Smash Bros.[edit]

In an official poll held on Smabura-Ken (the game's official Japanese website) regarding characters for a potential sequel, Mew placed 10th with 24 votes.[2]

As a Poké Ball Pokémon[edit]

Sprite

Mew makes its first appearance in Super Smash Bros. It will not do anything, but will instead remain on the screen for a few seconds, then fly off. Once the player has unlocked any of the hidden characters, Mew has a 1-in-151 chance of appearing in the game, in reference to Mew's Pokedex number and the total number of Pokémon at the time when Super Smash Bros. came out.[3] If Mew is summoned by the player in the 1P Game, the player is awarded the "Mew Catch" bonus, worth 15,000 points.

In Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

As a Poké Ball Pokémon[edit]

Mew and Mewtwo in Melee.

Mew returns in Super Smash Bros. Melee, appearing in a bubble and flying off instead of attacking, again causing no harm to any fighter. Mew can only appear from a Poké Ball if all characters are unlocked. This makes Mew one of only two unlockable Pokémon in Melee, the other being Celebi, both having a 1-in-251 chance of appearing related to the total of existing Pokémon at the time. The first time the player sees a Mew, they will receive a notice commemorating the occasion. Seeing Mew is one of the requirements of unlocking Celebi.

Mew's and Celebi's chance to spawn are determined independently, with Celebi being determined before Mew—because Celebi's chance to spawn must fail first, this results in Mew having a slightly lower chance to spawn when Celebi is unlocked ((250/251)×(1/251) or 1/252.004). Additionally, either of the two can only appear once per match, meaning if Celebi appears then Mew cannot or vice versa, and then neither will be able to appear afterwards.

Trophy[edit]

Mew is featured as a collectible trophy; to attain it, the player has to clear the All-Star Mode on Hard or Very Hard difficulty, though the player is allowed to use continues.

Mew's trophy in Melee
Mew
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.
Pokémon Red & Blue (9/98)

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

As a Poké Ball Pokémon[edit]

“ It softly ascends to the sky while dropping off one CD. It’s your lucky day if you meet this one. ”
—Pokémon Encyclopedia, Smash Bros. DOJO!!
Mew as seen in Brawl.

Mew returns yet again in the third installment, and it now drops a CD before flying away. Along with Celebi and Jirachi, it is one of the rarest of all the Pokémon, having a 1-in-493 chance to spawn, in reference to the total number of Pokémon as of Generation IV (the then-current generation of the series). After encountering Mew for the first time, the player receives a notice as in Melee.

If the player has collected all of the CDs, Mew will instead drop stickers, like Jirachi does. If the player has collected all CDs and stickers, Mew drops nothing.

Trophy[edit]

Mew also returns as a collectible trophy, obtained randomly through the Coin Launcher, or found in The Subspace Emissary or the rest areas of All-Star and Boss Battles.

Mew's trophy in Brawl
Mew
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 transform into any opponent Pokémon and use characteristics and moves in exactly the same way.
Game Boy: Pokémon Red/Blue
Nintendo DS: Pokémon Diamond/Pearl

Sticker[edit]

Name Game Effect Fighter(s)
Mew Pokémon series Body (type)Spin (type) Attack +4 Pikachu Pokémon Trainer Lucario Jigglypuff Pikachu (SSBB)Pokémon Trainer (SSBB)Lucario (SSBB)Jigglypuff (SSBB)
Brawl Sticker Mew (Pokemon series).png
Mew
(Pokémon series)

In Super Smash Bros. 4[edit]

As a Poké Ball Pokémon[edit]

Mew in Smash for Wii U.
Mew as seen in the 3DS version of SSB4

Mew returns in Super Smash Bros. 4 as either a Poké Ball or Master Ball summon. It drops a random trophy or Custom Part as it flies away, taking over Celebi's role in Brawl. In the Wii U version, it may also drop CDs. This is the first game where Mew does not need to be unlocked.

Trophy[edit]

Mew's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Mew's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Mew
NTSC Mew is a Pokémon previously thought to be extinct but rediscovered by 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!
Game Boy: Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue (09/1998)
GB Advance: Pokémon Emerald (05/2005)
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?
Game Boy: Pokémon Red/Blue (10/1999)
GB Advance: Pokémon Emerald (10/2005)

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

As a Poké Ball Pokémon[edit]

Mew as it appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Mew returns as a Poké Ball summon. However, as in-battle collectible spawns have been removed entirely, it has no effect in-game at all, much like its pre-Brawl behavior, now making it completely useless.

Mew cannot be summoned on Corneria or Mushroomy Kingdom.

Spirit[edit]

Mew also appears as a Legend-class support spirit.

Mew's Spirit Battle uses a Mewtwo puppet fighter and is fought on the Kongo Jungle stage. During the battle, the player must defeat Mewtwo in 1:30, referencing the short amount of time that Mew appears on-screen as a rare Poké Ball Pokémon before flying away in the Super Smash Bros. series. Also, Mewtwo will turn invisible while the stage is covered in fog, referencing Mew's ability to turn itself invisible at will, who normally appears to those who are pure of heart.

No. Image Name Type Class Cost Ability Series
465
SSBU spirit Mew.png
 Mew
Support
 ★★★★ 1 Special-Move Power ↑ Pokémon Series

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name
Japan Japanese ミュウ, Mew
UK English Mew
France French Mew
Germany German Mew
Spain Spanish Mew
Italy Italian Mew
China Chinese (Simplified) 梦幻
Taiwan Chinese (Traditional) 夢幻
South Korea Korean 뮤, Mew
Netherlands Dutch Mew
Russia Russian Мью

Trivia[edit]

  • Goldeen, Mew, and Snorlax are the only Pokémon to appear as Poké Ball Pokémon in every game.
    • Mew is also the only Mythical Poké Ball Pokémon to appear in every game.
    • Mew is also the first Mythical Pokémon to appear in Smash.
  • If Mew is sent out during Smash Tour, it will not drop anything.
  • The odds of Mew being released from a Poké Ball in the first 3 games reflect the total number of Pokémon known at the time of that Smash game's release: it has a 1 in 151 chance of appearing in Smash 64, referencing the number of Pokémon introduced in Generation I; a 1 in 251 chance of appearing in Melee, referencing the total number of Pokémon known during Generation II and a 1 in 493 in Brawl, referencing the total number of Pokémon in Generation IV.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Iwata Asks - Pokémon HeartGold Version & SoulSilver Version
  2. ^ https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostResult2.html
  3. ^ [1]


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Melee Articuno · Bellossom · Blastoise · Celebi · Chansey · Charizard · Chikorita · Clefairy · Cyndaquil · (Ditto) · Electrode · Entei · Goldeen · Ho-Oh · Lugia · Marill · Mew · Moltres · Porygon2 · Raikou · Scizor · Snorlax · Staryu · Suicune · Togepi · Unown · Venusaur · Weezing · Wobbuffet · Zapdos
Brawl Bellossom · Bonsly · Celebi · Chikorita · Deoxys · Electrode · Entei · Gardevoir · Goldeen · Groudon · Gulpin · Ho-Oh · Jirachi · Kyogre · Latias and Latios · Lugia · Manaphy · Meowth · Metagross · Mew · Moltres · Munchlax · Piplup · Snorlax · Staryu · Suicune · Togepi · Torchic · Weavile · Wobbuffet
Smash 4 Abomasnow · Arceus · Bellossom · Chespin · Darkrai · Dedenne · Deoxys · Eevee · Electrode · Entei · Fennekin · Fletchling · Gardevoir · Genesect · Giratina · Goldeen · Gogoat · Inkay · Keldeo · Kyogre · Kyurem · Latias and Latios · Lugia · Meloetta · Meowth · Metagross · Mew · Moltres · Oshawott · Palkia · Snivy · Snorlax · Spewpa · Staryu · Suicune · Swirlix · Togepi · Victini · Xerneas · Zoroark
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Background Butterfree · Fearow · Moltres · Pidgey
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Poké Ball Articuno · Bellossom · Blastoise · Celebi · Chansey · Charizard · Chikorita · Clefairy · Cyndaquil · (Ditto) · Electrode · Entei · Goldeen · Ho-Oh · Lugia · Marill · Mew · Moltres · Porygon2 · Raikou · Scizor · Snorlax · Staryu · Suicune · Togepi · Unown · Venusaur · Weezing · Wobbuffet · Zapdos
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Trophy only Bulbasaur · Cleffa · Crobat · Ditto · Eevee · Heracross · Igglybuff · Meowth · Poliwhirl · Steelix · Totodile
Opening movie Abra · Cubone · Drowzee · Electabuzz · Elekid · Gligar · Hitmonlee · Krabby · Machop · Magmar · Natu · Oddish · Phanpy · Pineco · Pinsir · Rhydon · Sentret · Slowbro · Snubbull · Ursaring · Weepinbell
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Stage elements Pokémon Stadium 2: Cubone · Drifloon · Dugtrio · Electivire · Hoppip · Magnezone · Skarmory · Snorunt · Snover
Spear Pillar: Azelf · Cresselia · Dialga · Mesprit · Palkia · Uxie
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Prism Tower: Emolga · Helioptile · Magnemite · Yveltal · Zapdos
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Stage elements Saffron City: Butterfree · Chansey · Charmander · Electrode · Fearow · Moltres · Pidgey · Porygon · Venusaur
Pokémon Stadium 2: Cubone · Drifloon · Dugtrio · Electivire · Hoppip · Magnezone · Skarmory · Snorunt · Snover
Spear Pillar: Azelf · Cresselia · Dialga · Mesprit · Palkia · Uxie
Unova Pokémon League: Milotic · Reshiram · Shaymin · Whimsicott · Zekrom
Prism Tower: Emolga · Helioptile · Magnemite · Yveltal · Zapdos
Kalos Pokémon League: Axew · Blastoise · Blaziken · Clawitzer · Dragonite · Garchomp · Honedge · Ho-Oh · Hydreigon · Infernape · Klinklang · Manaphy · Piplup · Pyroar · Rayquaza · Registeel · Scizor · Steelix · Tepig · Wailord
Spirits Gen 1: Abra · Alolan Exeggutor · Alolan Raichu · Alolan Vulpix · Arbok · Arcanine · Articuno, Zapdos, & Moltres · Blastoise · Chansey · Charmander · Clefairy · Cubone · Ditto · Dragonite · Dugtrio · Eevee · Electrode · Farfetch'd · Gengar · Geodude · Goldeen · Gyarados · Hitmonlee · Kangaskhan · Lapras · Machamp · Magneton · Mega Kangaskhan · Metapod · Meowth · Mew · Pidgey · Pinsir · Psyduck · Porygon · Rapidash · Sandshrew · Slowpoke · Snorlax · Staryu · Tauros · Venusaur · Vulpix · Weezing
Gen 2: Ampharos · Bellossom · Celebi · Chikorita · Heracross · Ho-Oh · Houndoom · Lugia · Marill · Miltank · Raikou, Entei, & Suicune · Scizor · Skarmory · Smeargle · Steelix · Sudowoodo · Togepi · Tyranitar · Unown · Wobbuffet · Wooper
Gen 3: Absol · Blaziken · Flygon · Gardevoir · Groudon · Jirachi · Kyogre · Latias & Latios · Metagross · Milotic · Primal Groudon · Primal Kyogre · Rayquaza · Salamence · Shedinja
Gen 4: Abomasnow · Arceus · Cresselia · Darkrai · Dialga · Garchomp · Giratina · Manaphy · Palkia · Piplup · Regigigas · Rotom · Shaymin · Uxie, Mesprit, & Azelf
Gen 5: Black Kyurem · Chandelure · Cobalion, Terrakion, & Virizion · Genesect · Hydreigon · Keldeo · Kyurem · Landorus · Meloetta · Oshawott · Reshiram · Thundurus · Tornadus · Victini · White Kyurem · Zekrom · Zoroark
Gen 6: Aegislash · Chespin · Dedenne · Diancie · Hoopa  · Inkay · Mega Diancie · Volcanion · Xerneas · Yveltal · Zygarde
Gen 7: Bewear · Lunala · Magearna · Marshadow · Mimikyu · Necrozma · Nihilego · Pyukumuku · Rowlet · Solgaleo · Tapu Koko · Togedemaru
Gen 8: Grookey, Scorbunny, & Sobble · Corviknight · Morpeko · Zacian & Zamazenta
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