Many of thePokemonseries' legendary and mythical Pokemon have been implemented intoPokemon GO. With the Kanto region being from the first generation, players are able to catch every single Pokemon from this region, including the rarer ones.
One of the rarest Kanto Pokemon inPokemon GOisMew, the first mythical Pokemon to ever appear. While players can’t encounter Mew in the wild normally or fight it in raids, players are still able to get the chance to capture one.
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Mew is a pure Psychic-type Pokemon, meaning that it is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type moves. It also resists damage from Fighting and Psychic-type moves.
Updated June 04, 2025: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 theMythical Discovery Special Researchto encounter Mew. This guide onhow to get Mew in Pokemon GOhas been updated with more recent links, and new images, and our Kanto tour section has been removed since it was a limited-time event.
A Mythical Discovery Special Research Tasks and Rewards
The first series of special research tasks that players can undertake inPokemon GOis A Mythical Discovery. This line of tasks has players complete a few basic aspects ofPokemon GObefore eventually reaching more complicated tasks. What makes this so important, however, is that players will beawarded an encounter with Mew after completing all tasks.
Being special research tasks, players have no time limit when it comes to completing them. The sooner they finish them, however, the sooner they will be able to capture Mew.
Some of the more difficult tasks included within the line of tasks include players needing tocatch a Dittoand evolve a Magikarp. Luckily, players are given plenty of other rewards to collect while completing tasks that will help players with catching Pokemon andparticipating in raids.
Here’s a look at all the tasks players will need to get done to capture Mew:
Step 1
Players that complete these relatively easy tasks are rewarded with 1500 EXP, one incubator, three lures, and 10 Great Balls.
Step 2
Players that complete this set of quests will receive 3000 EXP, 2000 stardust, 20 Great Balls, and three incense.
Step 3
Getting this one done will give players 4500 EXP, two star pieces, one Quick TM, and one Charge TM.
Step 4
Players that complete these tasks will obtain 6000 EXP, 4000 Stardust, 20 Great Balls, and three Lures.
To get a Silver Kanto Medal,Pokemon GOplayers need tocatch and register 50 Kanto Pokemonto the Pokedex.
Step 5
Knocking off these tasks will reward players with 7500 EXP, 15 Revives, one Lucky Egg, and one Premium Raid Pass.
Step 6
This time-consuming set will reward players with 9000 EXP, 6000 Stardust, five Rare Candy, and three Incense.
Step 7
Players that get past this leg of the long journey will receive 10,500 EXP, 8000 Stardust, 20 Ultra Balls, and a Mythical Pokemon Encounter.
To get a Gold Kanto Medal,Pokemon GOplayers need tocatch and register 100 Kanto Pokemonto the Pokedex.
Step 8
Players that can capture Mew will obtain the Pokemon itself while also being rewarded with a whopping 40,000 EXP, 10,000 Stardust, 20 Mew Candy, and one Super Incubator.
Pokemon GOis available on Android and iOS.
