Competitive Information for Mew [Sun/Moon]
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 Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Discover the strength of Mew, a notable Pokémon known for its Psychic typing! It's to see Mew show up as a Sun/Moon opponent. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks. Explore the movesets below to see how Mew performs in battles.
Item: Leftovers / Rocky Helmet
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Moveset:
- Ice Beam
- Defog
- Roost
- Will-O-Wisp
In single battles, Mew's Physical Wall role is a noteworthy. This moveset is tailored to absorb physical damage and return fire with decent force. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Mew last longer regaining it's healthiness every turn. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Mew it also gets that status. With a Rocky Helmet equipped to it, if Mew is hit by a contact move, the attacker loses 1/6 of its max hp.
◆ Defog is a status move (-1 evasion; clears Mew and target side's hazards).
◆ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
◆ Will-O-Wisp is a status move (burns the target).
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Item: Dragonium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage
- Superpower
- Shadow Claw / Double-Edge
- Foul Play / Knock Off
When it comes to single battles, Mew shines as a revered Physical Sweeper. This moveset focuses to take down the opponent's team with lethal 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. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Mew it also gets that status. Shadow Claw was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Dragonium Z equipped to it, if Mew has a dragon move, this item allows it to use a dragon z-move.
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Mew's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Item: Psychium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 SpA / 244 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Foul Play
- Sludge Wave
Mew thrives as a mythical Special Sweeper perfect for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to crush rivals using forceful special attacks. 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. With a Psychium Z equipped to it, if Mew has a psychic move, this item allows it to use a psychic z-move.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Overheat is a special 130-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Mew's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Sludge Wave is a special 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
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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
In single battles, Mew's Special Wall role is a iconic. It is primarily designed to absorb special attacks and counter with decent force. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Mew last longer regaining it's HP 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 (target can't use status moves its next 3 turns).
◆ Giga Drain is a special 75-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 Sun/Moon 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 Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Groundium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Outrage
- Superpower
Ready for double battles? Mew is a esteemed Physical Sweeper. This moveset is formulated to overwhelm foes with lethal 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. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Mew it also gets that status. With a Groundium Z equipped to it, if Mew has a ground move, this item allows it to use a ground z-move.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Mew afterwards).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Mew's attack and defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Normalium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 SpA / 244 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice
- Heat Wave
- Dazzling Gleam
- Air Cutter
Prepare for double battles with Mew as a renowned Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using potent special attacks. 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. With a Normalium Z equipped to it, if Mew has a normal move, this item allows it to use a normal z-move.
◆ Heat Wave is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Cutter is a special 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
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Item: Dragonium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage
- Superpower
- Shadow Claw / Double-Edge
- Trick Room
Mew makes an a heroic Offensive Trick Roomer in single battles. 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. Shadow Claw was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Dragonium Z equipped to it, if Mew has a dragon move, this item allows it to use a dragon z-move.
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Mew's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ 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 Sun/Moon 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 Sun/Moon. 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 SM 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 + Foul play
- 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
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Red Card
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Flying Gem
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Bide, Detect, Endure, Helping Hand, Magic Coat, Protect, Snatch, Fake Out, Sucker Punch, Vacuum Wave
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog, Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Scald, Hypnosis, Will-O-Wisp, Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Mew's stats
- Amnesia
- Ancient Power
- Barrier
- Bulk Up
- Calm Mind
- Charge Beam
- Curse
- Defense Curl
- Flame Charge
- Hone Claws
- Iron Defense
- Nasty Plot
- Ominous Wind
- Power-Up Punch
- Rage
- Rock Polish
- Silver Wind
- Skull Bash
- Steel Wing
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Mew
- Baton Pass
- Defog
- Earth Power
- Earthquake
- Earthquake
- Explosion
- Fake Out
- Ice Beam
- Knock Off
- Knock Off
- Light Screen
- Nasty Plot
- Protect
- Psychic
- Reflect
- Rest
- Roar
- Rock Polish
- Roost
- Scald
- Seismic Toss
- Snarl
- Soft-Boiled
- Stealth Rock
- Superpower
- Tailwind
- Taunt
- Taunt
- Teleport
- Toxic
- Trick Room
- U-turn
- Volt Switch
- Will-O-Wisp
Common Effort Values for Mew in Sun and Moon
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/4/0/0/ )
- Bold Nature ( 248/0/252/0/8/0/ )
- Optimize Mew's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
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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