Type matchups
Damage Mew takes from each attacking type.
As a Psychic type, Mew has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 44 other Pokémon share the Psychic typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 100
- Attack
- 100
- Defense
- 100
- Sp. Atk
- 100
- Sp. Def
- 100
- Speed
- 100
- Total
- 600
Mew has a base stat total of 600, higher than 90% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (100). Its Attack (100) and Sp. Atk (100) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 100 beats 81% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 100 HP, 100 Defense and 100 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Mew's only ability is Synchronize.
How to beat Mew
Mew takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting and Psychic moves are resisted.
Good counters: Yveltal hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Mew's Psychic moves. Hoopa Unbound hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Mew's Psychic moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Mew's Psychic moves.
Evolution
Mew does not evolve.
Best counters to Mew
Other Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Mew weak to?
As a Psychic type, Mew takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Mew resistant to?
Mew resists Fighting and Psychic moves.
What are the best counters to Mew?
Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Hoopa Unbound and Tyranitar, which hit Mew with super-effective attacks.