Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

Locations: Nowhere. 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.

It's not an accident that Nintendo always publicizes its GB Pokemon games as having 150 Pokemon. Mew #151 is a bonus Pokemon not found in the first three Game Boy games (unless you use a GameShark device to unlock it -- but that can potentially screw up your save file, as well as render the game save incompatible with Pokemon Stadium. If you can't resist using a GameShark code to unlock Mew, be sure to only use it on a save file you're not too attached to).

However, Nintendo often gives out Mew as contest prizes in Nintendo Power, as well as on its regular Pokemon mall tours (check the Official Pokemon Site for dates) or similar special events.

To prove that you have a legitimate and real Mew, you usually also receive a Mew certificate with your Mew's very own I.D. Number. I have included a scan of the US certificate to the right, in case you're interested to see what it looks like.

By the way, although you cannot win a Mew in Pokemon Stadium, you can at least rent it in Round 2 (R-2) of the Stadium Mode (Prime Cup).

How to Catch Mew

Through a glitch, it is possible to capture Mew in all three games. There are two ways to catch it, and you'll need different abilities for each technique.

Technique 1

This is a safer, earlier way to get Mew. You'll need an Abra and the following two trainers around Route 24 and Route 25 available for battle:

If you've battled them prior to this glitch, you will not be able to catch Mew.

Looking for an Abra? Head over to Abra's page for more information on its location in each version of the game.

1. Save your game. Do not save again until you've successfully caught Mew.

2. Battle your way across Nugget Bridge if you haven't already. Make sure you have Abra in your party. Go all the way to the left of the bridge until you see the thin grassy area sandwiched between a wall and some water.

3. Be ready to press start. Walk slowly toward the grassy area, but make sure you are walking down the row that puts the water right next to your character. Press start right as you reach the corner of the water boarder so that you'll stop the trainer hiding in the grass from challenging you.

Be sure to press start right at this spot and teleport out.

4. Once paused, use Abra to teleport out. The trainer in the grass will notice you, but you'll teleport out if you did this correctly.

5. Walk back up Nugget Bridge and head right to Route 24 this time. You'll have to fight a few trainers in the rocky pathy, but make sure you've only defeated the first three you encounter on the left half of the barricade.

6. Fight the Youngster standing on his own facing north. However, make sure you walk a few spaces in front of him, not directly in front of him. Walking directly in front of him for the battle will freeze your game. 

7. Defeat Youngster, then immediately use Abra to teleport back to the Pokemon Center. Go inside. 

8. Walk up to the Nugget Bridge. After walking on it for a bit, your pause menu will open on its own. Close it and you'll face a level 7 Mew. 

Video Guide

Technique 2

For this glitch, you'll need to have a Pokemon that knows the Hidden Machine Fly. Two trainers in the game must be free to battle. If you had battled them before, you won't be able to do this glitch.

Here are the steps to catching Mew:

1. Save your game. Do not save again until you've successfully caught Mew.

2. Head to Route 8 and stand in front of the Underground Path door. Take a step downward and hit the start button the game before the Gambler Pokemon trainer sees you for a battle. This is the first trainer you need to have freed up.

3. Fly to Cerulean City and walk up to Route 24 and 25. Head over to another trainer that must be freed up, The Youngster who will be facing north and is to the left of a tree and item. He has a Slowpoke in his party. Make sure you're at the highest part of the route so he walks up to you.

4. Defeat the trainer and fly to Lavender Town. Head west to Route 8 and your menu will pop up. Press B to exit and you will fight Mew.

5. Mew will be at level 7 and only know the move Pound. Make sure you have tons of Pokeballs and only save before this technique and after catching Mew.

Pokémon Game Picture National No. Hoenn No. English name Japanese Name
151 306 Mew ミュウ
Myuu
Ability: Synchronize
When Mew is inflicted with Poison, Paralysis or Burn, the Opponent is inflicted with the same Condition
Gender Ratio
Male: 0 % Female: 0 %
Classification Type 1 Type 2 Height Weight
New Specie Pokémon

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1'04" 8.8 lbs

Evolution Chain

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Flavor Text
Ruby MEW is said to possess the genetic composition of all POKéMON. It is capable of making itself invisible at will, so it entirely avoids notice even if it approaches people.
Sapphire MEW is said to possess the genetic composition of all POKéMON. It is capable of making itself invisible at will, so it entirely avoids notice even if it approaches people.
Emerald A MEW is said to possess the genes of all POKéMON. It is capable of making itself invisible at will, so it entirely avoids notice even if it approaches people.
FireRed A POKéMON of South America that was thought to have been extinct. It is very intelligent and learns any move.
LeafGreen So rare that it is still said to be a mirage by many experts. Only a few people have seen it worldwide.
Location
Game Location
Ruby Trade from Emerald
Sapphire Trade from Emerald
Emerald Faraway Island
FireRed Trade from Emerald
LeafGreen Trade from Emerald
Colosseum Trade from Emerald
XD Trade from Emerald
Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald/Colosseum/XD Level Up
Level Attack Name Type Att. Acc. PP Effect %
Pound

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

40 100 35 --
Pounds the foe with forelegs or tail.
10 Transform

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- -- 10 --
Alters the user's cells to become a copy of the foe.
20 Mega Punch

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

80 85 20 --
A strong punch thrown with incredible power.
30 Metronome

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- -- 10 --
Waggles a finger to use any POKéMON move at random.
40 Psychic

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

90 100 10 10
A powerful psychic attack that may lower SP. DEF.
50 Ancientpower

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

60 100 5 10
An attack that may raise all stats.
Fire Red/Leaf Green Level Up
Level Attack Name Type Att. Acc. PP Effect %
Pound

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

40 100 35 --
Pounds the foe with forelegs or tail.
10 Transform

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- -- 10 --
Alters the user's cells to become a copy of the foe.
20 Mega Punch

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

80 85 20 --
A strong punch thrown with incredible power.
30 Metronome

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- -- 10 --
Waggles a finger to use any POKéMON move at random.
40 Psychic

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

90 100 10 10
A powerful psychic attack that may lower SP. DEF.
50 Ancientpower

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

60 100 5 10
An attack that may raise all stats.
TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM # Attack Name Type Att. Acc. PP Effect %
TM01 Focus Punch

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

150 100 20 --
A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
TM02 Dragon Claw

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

80 100 15 --
Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
TM03 Water Pulse

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

60 100 20 20
Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
TM04 Calm Mind

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- -- 20 --
Raises SP. ATK and SP. DEF by focusing the mind.
TM05 Roar

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- 100 20 --
Makes the foe flee to end the battle.
TM06 Toxic

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- 85 10 100
Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM07 Hail

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- -- 10 --
Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
TM08 Bulk Up

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- -- 20 --
Bulks up the body to boost both ATTACK and DEFENSE.
TM09 Bullet Seed

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

10 100 30 --
Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
TM10 Hidden Power

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

?? 100 15 --
The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM11 Sunny Day

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- -- 5 --
Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.
TM12 Taunt

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- 100 20 --
Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
TM13 Ice Beam

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

95 100 10 10
Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
TM14 Blizzard

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

120 70 5 10
Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
TM15 Hyper Beam

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

150 90 5 --
Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
TM16 Light Screen

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- -- 30 --
Creates a wall of light that lowers SP. ATK damage.
TM17 Protect

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- -- 10 --
Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18 Rain Dance

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- -- 5 --
Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
TM19 Giga Drain

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

60 100 5 --
An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
TM20 Safeguard

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- -- 25 --
A mystical force prevents all status problems.
TM21 Frustration

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

?? 100 20 --
An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM22 Solarbeam

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

120 100 10 --
Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
TM23 Iron Tail

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

100 75 15 30
Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.
TM24 Thunderbolt

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

95 100 15 10
A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
TM25 Thunder

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

120 70 10 30
A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
TM26 Earthquake

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

100 100 10 --
A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
TM27 Return

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

?? 100 20 --
An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM28 Dig

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

60 100 10 --
Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
TM29 Psychic

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

90 100 10 10
A powerful psychic attack that may lower SP. DEF.
TM30 Shadow Ball

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

80 100 15 20
Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's SP. DEF.
TM31 Brick Break

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

75 100 15 --
Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
TM32 Double Team

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- -- 15 --
Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM33 Reflect

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- -- 20 --
Creates a wall of light that weakens physical attacks.
TM34 Shock Wave

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

60 -- 20 --
A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
TM35 Flamethrower

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

95 100 15 10
A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
TM36 Sludge Bomb

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

90 100 10 30
Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
TM37 Sandstorm

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- -- 10 --
Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
TM38 Fire Blast

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

120 85 5 10
A fiery blast that scorches all. May cause a burn.
TM39 Rock Tomb

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

50 80 10 100
Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
TM40 Aerial Ace

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

60 -- 20 --
An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
TM41 Torment

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- 100 15 --
Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
TM42 Facade

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

70 100 20 --
Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43 Secret Power

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

70 100 20 30
An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44 Rest

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- -- 10 --
The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45 Attract

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- 100 15 --
Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
TM46 Thief

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

40 100 10 100
While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
TM47 Steel Wing

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

70 90 25 10
Strikes the foe with hard wings spread wide.
TM48 Skill Swap

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- 100 10 --
The user swaps special abilities with the target.
TM49 Snatch

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- 100 10 --
Steals the effects of the move the foe uses next.
TM50 Overheat

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

140 90 5 100
Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers SP. ATK.
HM01 Cut

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

50 95 30 --
Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
HM02 Fly

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

70 95 15 --
Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn.
HM03 Surf

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

95 100 15 --
Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.
HM04 Strength

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

80 100 15 --
Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
HM05 Flash

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- 70 20 --
Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
HM06 Rock Smash

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

20 100 15 50
A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.
HM07 Waterfall

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

80 100 15 --
Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls.
HM08 Dive

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

60 100 10 --
Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Fire Red/Leaf Green/Emerald Tutor Attacks
Attack Name Type Att. Acc. PP Effect %
Mega Punch

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

80 85 20 --
A strong punch thrown with incredible power.
Swords Dance

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- -- 30 --
A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK.
Mega Kick

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

120 75 5 --
An extremely powerful kick with intense force.
Body Slam

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

85 100 15 30
A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Double-edge

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

120 100 15 --
A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Counter

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

?? 100 20 --
Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Seismic Toss

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

?? 100 20 --
Inflicts damage identical to the user's level.
Mimic

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- 100 10 --
Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Metronome

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- -- 10 --
Waggles a finger to use any POKéMON move at random.
Softboiled

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- 100 10 --
Recovers up to half the user's maximum HP.
Dream Eater

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

100 100 15 --
Takes one half the damage inflicted on a sleeping foe.
Thunder Wave

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- 100 20 --
A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
Explosion

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

250 100 5 --
Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
Rock Slide

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

75 90 10 30
Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
Substitute

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- -- 10 --
Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Emerald Tutor Attacks
Attack Name Type Att. Acc. PP Effect %
Dynamicpunch

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

100 50 5 100
Powerful and sure to cause confusion, but inaccurate.
Rollout

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

30 90 20 --
An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.
Psych Up

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- -- 10 --
Copies the foe's effect(s) and gives to the user.
Snore

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

40 100 15 30
A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Icy Wind

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

55 95 15 100
A chilling attack that lowers the foe's SPEED.
Endure

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- -- 10 --
Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Mud-slap

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

20 100 10 100
Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
Ice Punch

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

75 100 15 10
An icy punch that may freeze the foe.
Swagger

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- 90 15 100
Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.
Sleep Talk

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- -- 10 --
Uses an own move randomly while asleep.
Swift

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

60 -- 20 --
Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.
Defense Curl

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- -- 40 --
Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise DEFENSE.
Thunderpunch

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

75 100 15 10
An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
Fire Punch

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

75 100 15 10
A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
Fury Cutter

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

10 95 20 --
An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
Special Attacks
Attack Name Type Att. Acc. PP Effect %
Faint Attack

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

60 -- 20 --
Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail. XD Mew Tutor in Mt. Battle
Fake Out

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

40 100 10 --
A 1st-turn, 1st-strike move that causes flinching. XD Mew Tutor in Mt. Battle
Hypnosis

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- 60 20 --
A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep. XD Mew Tutor in Mt. Battle
Night Shade

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

?? 100 15 --
Inflicts damage identical to the user's level. XD Mew Tutor in Mt. Battle
Trick

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

-- 100 10 --
Tricks the foe into trading held items. XD Mew Tutor in Mt. Battle
Zap Cannon

Can you catch Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

100 50 5 100
Powerful and sure to cause paralysis, but inaccurate. XD Mew Tutor in Mt. Battle
Egg Steps to Hatch Effort Points from Battling it Catch Rate
30,720 Steps HP: 3 Points 45

How can I get Mew in Pokemon Fire Red?

Trading for Mew is the only legitimate way to obtain a Mew in FireRed anymore. Mew is an Event Pokémon, and was only available during a single event in 2006..
Any of the Legendaries make for good trade stock. ... .
Mewtwo will most likely need to be traded in order for your Mew trade to happen..

Can you catch Mew or Mewtwo Fire Red?

1 Answer. After you beat the Elite Four and get to island 4 of the sevii islands, you can go to Cerulean Cave in Cerulean City and Mewtwo is in there. You cannot gt Mew in Fr and Lg.

Is Mew in Pokémon Red?

Mew is a small, pink, Psychic-type Mythical Pokémon. It was added to Pokémon Red and Blue by its creator, Game Freak programmer Shigeki Morimoto, as an intended obtainable Pokemon.

What Legendaries can you catch in Fire Red?

You will only encounter one per game and its contingent upon which starter Pokemon you picked; that is, the legendary with the type advantage will appear - Entei for Bulbasaur, Suicune for Charmander, Raikou for Squirtle. You must also have cleared Team Rocket out of the Sevii Islands to trigger their appearence.