How to Get Mew in Pokémon Go

There are several first-generation Pokémon in Pokémon Go, including Mew, the first mythical Pokemon to ever appear. Since this Psychic-type Pokemon is pretty rare, you won’t find it in the wild or in raids. However, this doesn’t mean one can’t catch it. Here’s how you can get Mew in Pokémon Go.

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How to Get Mew in Pokémon Go

You can catch Mew in Pokémon GO by completing the Special Research quest called “A Mythical Discovery.” You can find this quest by tapping on the binoculars icon and then visit the ‘Special’ column. The Special Research Quest are story-driven challenges that have you completing eight different stages of goals. Here are all the objectives you will need to do catch Mew in Pokemon Go. 

Mew quest stage 1/8

• Spin 5 Pokestops (500XP)
• Catch 10 Pokemon (500XP)
• Transfer 5 Pokemon (500XP)

Rewards – 10 Great Balls, 1 incubator, 3 lures 

Mew quest stage 2/8

• Earn 2 candies walking with your buddy (1000XP)
• Make 10 Great throws (1000XP)
• Hatch 3 eggs (1000XP)

Rewards – 2000 stardust, 3 incense, 20 Great Balls 

Mew quest stage 3/8 

• Reach level 15 (1500XP)
• Battle in a gym x 2 (1500XP)
• Battle in 2 Raids (1500XP)

Rewards – 1 Quick TM, 1 Charge TM, 2 Star Pieces 

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Mew quest stage 4/8 

• Earn a silver Kanto medal (2000XP)
• Evolve 20 Pokemon (2000XP)
• Earn 5 candies by walking with your buddy (2000XP)

Rewards – 20 Great Balls, 3 lures, 4000 stardust 

Mew quest stage 5/8 

• Catch a Ditto (2500XP)
• Make 20 Great throws (2500XP)
• Catch 10 Ghost Pokemon (2500XP)

Rewards – 1 Premium Raid Pass, 1 Lucky Egg, 15 Revives

Mew quest stage 6/8 

• Reach level 25 (3000XP)
• Battle in 10 Raids (3000XP)
• Evolve a Magikarp (3000XP)

Rewards – 6000 stardust, 5 Rare Candy, 3 incense

Mew quest stage 7/8 

• Catch 50 Pokemon using a berry (3500XP)
• Make 1 Excellent Curve throw (3500XP)
• Earn a gold Kanto medal (3500XP)

Rewards – 8000 stardust, 20 Ultra Balls, A Mythical Pokemon Encounter

Mew quest stage 8/8 

• Catch Mew! (40000XP)

Rewards – 10,000 stardust, 1 Super incubator, 20 Mew candy

And there you have it. While this can be a pretty lengthy affair, you will be rewarded with one of the rarest Pokémon in the game.

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