Many of the Pokemon series' legendary and mythical Pokemon have been implemented into Pokemon 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 in Pokemon GO is Mew, 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.
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 March 14, 2023: 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 the Mythical Discovery Special Research to encounter Mew. This guide on how to get Mew in Pokemon GO has 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 in Pokemon GO is A Mythical Discovery. This line of tasks has players complete a few basic aspects of Pokemon GO before eventually reaching more complicated tasks. What makes this so important, however, is that players will be awarded 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 to catch a Ditto and evolve a Magikarp. Luckily, players are given plenty of other rewards to collect while completing tasks that will help players with catching Pokemon and participating in raids.
Here's a look at all the tasks players will need to get done to capture Mew:
Step 1
- Spin 10 Pokestops.
- Catch 5 Pokemon.
- Transfer 5 Pokemon.
Players that complete these relatively easy tasks are rewarded with 1500 EXP, one incubator, three lures, and 10 Great Balls.
Step 2
- Achieve 10 Great Throws.
- Hatch three eggs.
- Gain two candies while walking with your buddy.
Players that complete this set of quests will receive 3000 EXP, 2000 stardust, 20 Great Balls, and three incense.
Step 3
- Obtain Level 15.
- Participate in two Raid Battles.
- Battle in two Gyms.
Getting this one done will give players 4500 EXP, two star pieces, one Quick TM, and one Charge TM.
Step 4
- Evolve 20 Pokemon.
- Earn a Silver Kanto Medal.
- Gain three candies while walking with buddy.
Players that complete these tasks will obtain 6000 EXP, 4000 Stardust, 20 Great Balls, and three Lures.
To get a Silver Kanto Medal, Pokemon GO players need to catch and register 50 Kanto Pokemon to the Pokedex.
Step 5
- Perform 20 Great Throws.
- Catch 10 Ghost-Type Pokemon.
- Find and catch a Ditto.
Knocking off these tasks will reward players with 7500 EXP, 15 Revives, one Lucky Egg, and one Premium Raid Pass.
Step 6
- Obtain Level 25.
- Participate in 10 Raid Battles.
- Find, catch, and evolve a Magikarp.
This time-consuming set will reward players with 9000 EXP, 6000 Stardust, five Rare Candy, and three Incense.
Step 7
- Catch 50 Pokemon while using a Berry.
- Earn a Kanto Gold Medal.
- Perform one Excellent Curved Throw.
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 GO players need to catch and register 100 Kanto Pokemon to the Pokedex.
Step 8
- Capture Mythical Pokemon Mew
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 GO is available on Android and iOS.