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Master League PvP guide

Mew Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters

Mew is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #135. Its recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Psyshock and Wild Charge.

Master League

#135

Viable pick

Type

Psychic

Best Fast Move

Shadow Claw

Charged Moves

PsyshockWild Charge

Max CP

3,691

Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026

ABOUT MEW

Is Mew Good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Mew is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #135.

Mew is also a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #191 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #377.

Mew PvP Rankings

LeagueRankPvP ScoreRecommended Moves
Great League#37778.3Shadow Claw, Wild Charge, Psyshock
Ultra League#19182.2Shadow Claw, Psyshock, Wild Charge
Master LeagueBest#13571.7Shadow Claw, Psyshock, Wild Charge

Best Moveset for Mew in Pokémon GO PvP

Shadow Claw
ghost

Fast Move

DMG6Energy+8Turns2DPT3.00EPT4.00

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Normal

Psyshock
psychic

Charged Move · STAB

DMG70Energy cost40

Strong vs: Fighting, Poison

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel

Wild Charge
electric

Charged Move

DMG100Energy cost45

Strong vs: Flying, Water

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel

Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground

The recommended PvP moveset for Mew is Shadow Claw with Psyshock and Wild Charge.

Alternative movesets

All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Mew in the imported game data.

Fast Moves

Charge Beam
electric

Fast Move

DMG6Energy+11Turns3DPT2.00EPT3.67

Strong vs: Flying, Water

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel

Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground

Cut
normal

Fast Move

DMG3Energy+2Turns1DPT3.00EPT2.00

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel

Dragon Tail
dragon

Fast Move

DMG9Energy+12Turns3DPT3.00EPT4.00

Strong vs: Dragon

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Steel

Frost Breath
ice

Fast Move

DMG7Energy+5Turns2DPT3.50EPT2.50

Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock

Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water

Infestation
bug

Fast Move

DMG10Energy+12Turns3DPT3.33EPT4.00

Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel

Poison Jab
poison

Fast Move

DMG7Energy+7Turns2DPT3.50EPT3.50

Strong vs: Fairy, Grass

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel

Pound
normal

Fast Move

DMG4Energy+4Turns2DPT2.00EPT2.00

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel

Rock Smash
fighting

Fast Move

DMG9Energy+7Turns3DPT3.00EPT2.33

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Shadow ClawRecommended
ghost

Fast Move

DMG6Energy+8Turns2DPT3.00EPT4.00

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Normal

Snarl
dark

Fast Move

DMG5Energy+13Turns3DPT1.67EPT4.33

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting

Steel Wing
steel

Fast Move

DMG7Energy+5Turns2DPT3.50EPT2.50

Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic

Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water

Struggle Bug
bug

Fast Move

DMG9Energy+8Turns3DPT3.00EPT2.67

Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel

Volt Switch
electric

Fast Move

DMG14Energy+16Turns4DPT3.50EPT4.00

Strong vs: Flying, Water

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel

Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground

Waterfall
water

Fast Move

DMG11Energy+10Turns3DPT3.67EPT3.33

Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel

Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water

Charged Moves

Ancient Power
rock

Charged Move

DMG60Energy cost45

Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel

Blizzard
ice

Charged Move

DMG140Energy cost75

Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock

Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water

Bulldoze
ground

Charged Move

DMG80Energy cost55

Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass

Dark Pulse
dark

Charged Move

DMG80Energy cost45

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting

Dazzling Gleam
fairy

Charged Move

DMG90Energy cost55

Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting

Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel

Dragon Claw
dragon

Charged Move

DMG80Energy cost50

Strong vs: Dragon

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Steel

Energy Ball
grass

Charged Move

DMG80Energy cost45

Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water

Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic

Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel

Flame Charge
fire

Charged Move

DMG65Energy cost50

Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic

Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water

Flash Cannon
steel

Charged Move

DMG110Energy cost65

Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic

Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water

Focus Blast
fighting

Charged Move

DMG150Energy cost75

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Grass Knot
grass

Charged Move

DMG90Energy cost50

Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water

Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic

Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel

Gyro Ball
steel

Charged Move

DMG80Energy cost50

Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic

Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water

Hyper Beam
normal

Charged Move

DMG150Energy cost80

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel

Ice Beam
ice

Charged Move

DMG90Energy cost55

Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock

Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water

Low Sweep
fighting

Charged Move

DMG40Energy cost40

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Overheat
fire

Charged Move

DMG130Energy cost55

Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic

Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water

Psychic
psychic

Charged Move · STAB

DMG75Energy cost55

Strong vs: Fighting, Poison

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel

PsyshockRecommended
psychic

Charged Move · STAB

DMG70Energy cost40

Strong vs: Fighting, Poison

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel

Rock Slide
rock

Charged Move

DMG75Energy cost45

Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel

Solar Beam
grass

Charged Move

DMG150Energy cost80

Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water

Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic

Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel

Stone Edge
rock

Charged Move

DMG100Energy cost55

Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel

Surf
water

Charged Move

DMG75Energy cost45

Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel

Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water

Thunder
electric

Charged Move

DMG100Energy cost60

Strong vs: Flying, Water

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel

Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground

Thunderbolt
electric

Charged Move

DMG90Energy cost55

Strong vs: Flying, Water

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel

Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground

Wild ChargeRecommended
electric

Charged Move

DMG100Energy cost45

Strong vs: Flying, Water

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel

Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground

Mew PvP Move Counts

Shadow Claw → Psyshock

5 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

5555

Shadow Claw → Wild Charge

6 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

6656

Mew Battle Guide

Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Mew wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.

Strong Matchups

Difficult Matchups

Mew Weaknesses & Resistances

Defensive type multipliers below combine Mew's Psychic typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.

Weak to

  • bug1.6×
  • dark1.6×
  • ghost1.6×

Resistant to

  • fighting0.625×
  • psychic0.625×

Best Counters to Mew in Pokémon GO PvP

Recommended attacks are measured against Mew in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Mew's league HP.

Dialga (Origin)241

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Roar of Timedragon

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    74% HP

  • Iron Headsteel

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    42% HP

Zacian (Crowned Sword)265

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Metal Clawsteel

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Close Combatfighting

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    31% HP

  • Behemoth Bladesteel

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    60% HP

Zekrom293

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Outragedragon

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    55% HP

  • Fusion Boltelectric

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    45% HP

Palkia (Origin)295

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Aqua Tailwater

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    29% HP

  • Spacial Renddragon

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    50% HP

Kyogre442

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Waterfallwater

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Avalancheice

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    37% HP

  • Origin Pulsewater

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    64% HP

Ratings are shown from Mew's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Mew.

Best Teammates for Mew in Pokémon GO PvP

Good teammates for Mew should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.

Ursaluna#11

Covers 3 of Mew's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers

Ursaluna (Shadow)#17

Covers 3 of Mew's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers

Metagross#4

Covers 4 of Mew's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers

Hippowdon (Shadow)#91

Covers 3 of Mew's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers

Landorus (Incarnate)#99

Covers 3 of Mew's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers

Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.

Best PvP IVs for Mew

LeagueRankIVsCPLevelStat Product
Great League#10/10/131,50017.51,918,907
#20/8/151,50017.51,915,759
#30/11/121,50017.51,913,136
#43/14/151,498171,910,636
#51/8/131,50017.51,910,517
Ultra League#10/15/102,499294,132,647
#22/14/152,50028.54,130,142
#31/15/152,49328.54,129,012
#40/12/132,498294,125,800
#52/15/142,50028.54,124,320
Master League#115/15/153,691507,185,050
#215/14/153,683507,153,117
#314/15/153,675507,153,117
#415/15/143,684507,149,304
#514/14/153,667507,121,325

Mew Stats in Pokémon GO

Mew's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.

Great League

Mew 0/10/13 (Best IV)

Level
17.5
CP
1,500
Attack
117.4
Defense
122.9
HP
133

Ultra League

Mew 0/15/10 (Best IV)

Level
29
CP
2,499
Attack
151.1
Defense
161.9
HP
169

Master League

Mew 15/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
50
CP
3,691
Attack
189.1
Defense
189.1
HP
201

Mew Evolution

Mew has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon Similar to Mew in Pokémon GO PvP

Tapu Lele
psychicfairy

Shares Psychic typing · Ghost-type fast move · Master League #60

Metagross (Shadow)
steelpsychic

Shares Psychic typing · Same Shadow Claw fast move · Master League #27

Necrozma (Dusk Mane)
psychicsteel

Shares Psychic typing · Same Shadow Claw fast move · Master League #22

Necrozma (Dawn Wings)
psychicghost

Shares Psychic typing · Same Shadow Claw fast move · Master League #18

Lunala
psychicghost

Shares Psychic typing · Same Shadow Claw fast move · Master League #15

Metagross
steelpsychic

Shares Psychic typing · Same Shadow Claw fast move · Master League #4

More PoGoCoach tools

IV CalculatorCheck your Mew PvP IVs and rank.Team BuilderFind teammates that cover Mew's weaknesses.PvP Battle AssistantBattle with Mew and get live matchup advice.

Mew Pokémon GO PvP FAQ

What is the best moveset for Mew in Pokémon GO PvP?

Mew's recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Psyshock and Wild Charge.

Is Mew good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Mew is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #135.

What counters Mew in Pokémon GO PvP?

Dialga (Origin), Zacian (Crowned Sword) and Zekrom are among the strongest current counters to Mew in Master League.

What is Mew weak to in Pokémon GO?

Mew is weak to Bug (1.6×), Dark (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×).