Competitive Information for Mew [Sword/Shield]
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 Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Mew, a phenomenal Pokémon that excels with Psychic typing! It's a sight to see Mew out in the 8th generation battlefield. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks. Discover how Mew excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Psycho Cut / Psychic Fangs
- Steel Roller / Close Combat
- Flare Blitz / Outrage
Prepare for single battles with Mew as a esteemed Physical Sweeper. This technique aims to crush rivals using devastating physical moves. The Shell Bell item option is to help Mew recover from the recoil damage it may take from Flare Blitz. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Mew it also gets that status. Close Combat was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Mew's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Psychic Fangs is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Steel Roller is a physical 130-base power Steel-type move (fails if there is no terrain active. Ends the terrain).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Mew's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Flare Blitz is a physical 120-base power Fire-type move (has 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws Mew).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Mew afterwards).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 SpA / 244 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Overheat
- Foul Play
Mew is a celebrated Special Sweeper to use for single battles. This moveset is formulated to overwhelm foes with forceful 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. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Mew it also gets that status. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Mew's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Leaf Storm is a special 130-base power Grass-type move (lowers your Mew's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Overheat is a special 130-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Mew's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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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
Dominating single battles, Mew is a exalted Special Wall. It's primary goal is 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 Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield 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
- Psycho Cut / Psychic Fangs
- Rock Slide
- Steel Roller / Close Combat
Taking on double battles? Mew is a celebrated Physical Sweeper. The intention of this moveset is to crush rivals using devastating physical moves. 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.
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Psychic Fangs is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Steel Roller is a physical 130-base power Steel-type move (fails if there is no terrain active. Ends the terrain).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Mew's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 SpA / 244 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice
- Heat Wave / Burning Jealousy
- Dazzling Gleam / Misty Explosion
- Air Cutter
Dominating double battles, Mew is a powerful Special Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with destructive special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and boosts Mew's special attack stat by 2 stages. 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 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
◆ Burning Jealousy is a special 70-base power Fire-type move (100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Misty Explosion is a special 100-base power Fairy-type move (Mew faints. Mew on misty terrain: 1.5x power).
◆ Air Cutter is a special 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
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Item: Room Service / Shell Bell
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Psycho Cut / Psychic Fangs
- Steel Roller / Close Combat
- Flare Blitz / Outrage
- Trick Room
Taking on single battles? Mew is a epic Offensive Trick Roomer. The Shell Bell item option is to help Mew recover from the recoil damage it may take from Flare Blitz. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Mew it also gets that status. Close Combat was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Room Service equipped to it, if trick room is active, Mew's speed is lowered by 1 stage then the Room Service gets consumed.
◆ Psychic Fangs is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Steel Roller is a physical 130-base power Steel-type move (fails if there is no terrain active. Ends the terrain).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Mew's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Flare Blitz is a physical 120-base power Fire-type move (has 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws Mew).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Mew afterwards).
◆ 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 Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Mew
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Safeguard + Outrage
- Moves: Brine + Super fang
- Moves: Mimic + Imprison
- Moves: Gravity + Hypnosis
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Whirlwind + Spikes
- Moves: Whirlwind + Toxic spikes
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Moves: Triple axel + Gravity
- Moves: Nasty plot + Stored power
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Moves: Pain split + Will-o-wisp
- Moves: Tailwind + Electro ball
- Moves: Stored power + Psych up
- Moves: Body Press + Bulk Up
- Moves: Body Press + Cosmic Power
- Moves: Body Press + Curse
- Moves: Body Press + Defense Curl
- Moves: Body Press + Iron Defense
- Moves: Body Press + Skull Bash
- Moves: Body Press + Steel Wing
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- 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
- Move: Meteor Beam + Item: Power Herb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Detect, Endure, Helping Hand, Magic Coat, Protect, Fake Out, Sucker Punch, Vacuum Wave
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog, Brick Break, Psychic Fangs
- Moves that inflict status (and combo with the move Hex): Burning Jealousy, Scald, Scorching Sands, Hypnosis, Will-O-Wisp, Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Mew's stats
- Agility
- Amnesia
- Ancient Power
- Bulk Up
- Calm Mind
- Charge Beam
- Cosmic Power
- Curse
- Defense Curl
- Dragon Dance
- Flame Charge
- Hone Claws
- Iron Defense
- Meteor Beam
- Nasty Plot
- Power-Up Punch
- Rock Polish
- Scale Shot
- Skull Bash
- Steel Wing
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Mew
- Baton Pass
- Earthquake
- Fake Out
- Flip Turn
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Knock Off
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Roost
- Scald
- Snarl
- Stealth Rock
- Stored Power
- Taunt
- Teleport
- Toxic
- U-turn
- Volt Switch
Common Effort Values for Mew in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Mew's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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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