How to get Mew in Pokemon Sword and Shield
Mew is easily one of the most popular Mythical Pokemon in history. Here’s a guide to catching Mew in Pokemon Sword and Shield with and without the Pokeball Plus.
The 151st Pokemon in the Pokedex, Mew, looks adorable but outshines some of the biggest creatures in terms of strength. This explains why the community has always appreciated Mew and be it any game, players have tried to add it to their collection.
Pokemon Sword and Shield is no exception as its trainers are eager to get Mew and there are a number of ways to do so. While some of these methods will cost you money, others will require you to use your previous Pokemon games and consoles.
Regardless of whether you are a veteran or a newbie, here’s how to get Mew in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
- How to get Mew in Pokemon Sword and Shield with Pokeball Plus
- How to get Mew in Pokemon Sword and Shield without the Pokeball Plus
- Is Mew worth it in Pokemon Sword and Shield?
How to get Mew in Pokemon Sword and Shield with Pokeball Plus
Follow these steps to get Mew in Pokemon Sword and Shield through an additional accessory called Pokeball Plus:
- Purchase a Pokeball Plus through a store or a verified seller online. Its price and availability depend upon the region you’re in.
- Connect the Pokeball Plus to your Nintendo Switch through the console’s USB port.
- Launch Pokemon Sword and Shield and press X to open the main menu. Select Mystery Gift.
- Choose Take a Stroll with Pokeball Plus and then follow the on-screen commands. You’ll be asked to tap the button on the red side of the Pokeball Plus.
- A prompt saying that there’s a present for you in the Pokeball Plus will appear. Select A to accept the gift and it will be Mew!
- Upon following these steps, a level 1 Mew will be added to your Pokemon Sword and Shield collection.
You can also get Mew in Pokemon Sword and Shield by trading it from other games such as Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee. However, you still have to purchase the Pokeball Plus to get Mew in the Let’s Go series and follow the same procedure mentioned above.
How to get Mew in Pokemon Sword and Shield without the Pokeball Plus
Pokemon Home is your safest bet if you want to get Mew in Pokemon Sword and Shield without the Pokeball Plus. The cloud-based service allows you to transfer and manage your Pokemon from any core-series game.
A Mythical Discovery questline in Pokemon Go hands out a Mew encounter to Trainers upon completion. After obtaining Mew from this quest, you can move it to Pokemon Home and eventually to Sword and Shield. For more context, check out this guide on how to connect Pokemon Home to Pokemon Go.
This method also works if you have a Mew in one of the older Pokemon games on the Nintendo DS. However, this obviously requires you to do some digging and isn’t as convenient as simply buying the Pokeball Plus.
The Pokemon CompanyIs Mew worth it in Pokemon Sword and Shield?
Yes, Mew is easily one of the strongest Pokemon that you can unlock in Sword and Shield. It contains the DNA of literally every Pokemon in existence and as a result, it can learn every move.
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Thanks to this versatility and three maxed-out stats due to its Mythical status, Mew can be a great addition to your party.
This was everything you need to know about getting Mew in Pokemon Sword and Shield. For more content on Sword and Shield, check out these guides to catching Dracovish, Calyrex, and Type: Null in the game.
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