The Ultimate Moveset Guide for Mew in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Unleash its Full Potential!

Following the Pokemon Presents event in August 2023, players have eagerly started collecting their own Mew in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. The Pokemon Company has announced a gift code that allows players to obtain this highly sought-after Pokemon. Trainers are thrilled to finally add this legendary creature to their Paldean team.

As trainers prepare themselves with their new Mew, they may encounter some confusion regarding the optimal stats and movesets for this Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Luckily, this guide will provide all the necessary information to ensure that your Mew excels in Tera Raids and various battles, making it a formidable opponent.

Mew Characteristics & Stats

Those who used the promotional mystery gift code will receive a Mew, the first variant of Mewtwo. Mew's characteristics are listed below for Scarlet and Violet.

Type: Psychic

Abilities: Synchronize

Weak against: Bug-, Ghost-, and Dark-typings

The Synchronize ability allows an attacker Pokemon to paralyze the holder of the ability, which is Mew. This will cause the attacker to be paralyzed as well. Below are the statistics for Mew in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, starting with its Heal Points (HP) at 100.

Base Attack (Atk): 100

Base Defense (Def): 100

Special Attack (SpAtk): 100

Special Defense (SpDef): 100

Mew is unique in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet because it has the ability to learn all the TM moves. This gives trainers the flexibility to customize Mew according to their preferences. Here is a comprehensive list of moves that Mew learns as it levels up, along with the corresponding levels:

- Pound: Level 1

Reflect Type at Level 1

Amnesia at level 10

Baton Pass at level 20

Ancient Power at level 30

Life Dew at level 40

Nasty Plot at level 50

Metronome at level 60

Imprison at level 70

Transform at level 80

Aura Sphere at level 90

Psychic at level 100

Best Moveset for Mew

The best Tera Type for Mew tends to be the Dark Tera Type. Below is our suggested best moveset for Mew:

Shadow Ball: 15/15

Acid Spray: 20/20

Chilling Water: 20/20

Snarl: 15/15

Mew is a really cool and strong Pokemon that many Trainers will want to make sure they get their hands on. That's everything to know about what moves are best for Mew.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet are available for the Nintendo Switch.