Competitive Information for Mew [Diamond/Pearl]
Psychic
Abilities:
If another Pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes this Pokemon, it also gets that status.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Mew? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Mew, a magnificent Pokémon that excels with Psychic typing! It's a sight to see Mew out in the 4th generation battlefield. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks. Want to master Mew's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Shadow Claw
- Superpower
- Double-Edge / Return
- Outrage
In single battles, Mew is known as a prodigious Physical Sweeper. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with powerful physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Mew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Mew recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Mew it also gets that status.
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Mew's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Mew afterwards).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 SpA / 244 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
Mew makes an a exalted Special Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Mew's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Mew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Mew it also gets that status.
◆ Overheat is a special 140-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Mew's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Careful (+SpD, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 224 SpD / 32 Spe
Moveset:
- Knock Off / Psychic
- Taunt
- Giga Drain
- Roost
For single battles, Mew is a eminent Special Wall. It is meant to absorb special attacks and counter with decent force. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Mew last longer regaining it's vitality every turn. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Mew it also gets that status.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Taunt is a status move (for 3-5 turns, the target can't use status moves).
◆ Giga Drain is a special 60-base power Grass-type move (Mew recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Mew? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Shadow Claw
- Outrage
Mew makes an a unforgettable Physical Sweeper in double battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with formidable physical attacks. Choice Band will increase the damage of Mew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Mew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Mew it also gets that status.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Mew afterwards).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 SpA / 244 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Air Cutter
- Heat Wave / Overheat
- Surf
- Psychic
Mew makes an a iconic Special Sweeper in double battles. This configuration strives to overwhelm foes with devastating special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Mew's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Mew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Mew it also gets that status.
◆ Heat Wave is a special 100-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
◆ Overheat is a special 140-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Mew's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Surf is a special 95-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dive).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Shadow Claw
- Superpower
- Double-Edge / Return
- Trick Room
For single battles, Mew is a venerated Offensive Trick Roomer. Life Orb boosts the power of Mew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Mew recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Mew it also gets that status.
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Mew's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Mew can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Mew.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Mew can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Mew
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Safeguard + Outrage
- Moves: Brine + Super fang
- Moves: Gravity + Hypnosis
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Moves: Pain split + Will-o-wisp
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Magic Coat, Protect, Snatch, Fake Out, Sucker Punch, Vacuum Wave
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog, Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Hypnosis, Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
Moves that boost Mew's stats
- Amnesia
- Ancient Power
- Barrier
- Bulk Up
- Calm Mind
- Charge Beam
- Defense Curl
- Iron Defense
- Nasty Plot
- Ominous Wind
- Rock Polish
- Silver Wind
- Steel Wing
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Mew
- Baton Pass
- Earthquake
- Fake Out
- Ice Beam
- Knock Off
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Roost
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Teleport
- Toxic
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Mew in Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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