How to get Mew in Pokemon GO? A Mythical Discovery guide 

Mew is a mythical Pokemon with 210 attacking power, 210 defense, and 225 stamina stats in Pokemon GO. Although the game boasts a large pool of legendary and mythical varieties, Mew is considered one of the rarest on this list. Interested players must follow several steps to get their hands on this creature. These steps involve everything from Special Research Tasks to hatching eggs, spinning PokeStops, leveling up, earning EXP to Stardust, and more.

Originally included in the first generation of games, Mew is a difficult and rare catch due to the special research quest, A Mythical Discovery. You must complete all of the objectives for the Special Research questline to encounter and catch it. Below is a step-by-step guide to completing the Special Research Quest in Pokemon GO.

Disclaimer: The Special Research is available to new players who have reached Level 15 and completed enough quests for Professor Willow.

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Steps to catch Mew in A Mythical Discovery in Pokemon GO

Catching Mew is a tedious task for players as it includes a wide variety of tasks to complete. Mew, being a rare catch, is not available in the wild and there are no other shortcuts to get your hands on this Pokemon. You are advised to understand and thoroughly complete each task of the Pokemon GO Research Quest provided below.

Stage 1 of the Special Research Quest to complete

• Spin 10 PokeStops.
• Catch 5 Pokemon.
• Transfer 5 Pokemon.

Rewards: 1500 EXP, 10 Great Balls, three lures, and one incubator.

Stage 2 of the Special Research Quest to complete

• Achieve 10 Great Throws.
• Earn 2 Candies while walking with a Buddy.
• Hatch 2 eggs.

Rewards: 3000 EXP, 2000 Stardust, 20 Great Balls, and three Pokemon GO incense.

Stage 3 of the Special Research Quest to complete

• Reach Level 15.
• Battle in 2 Gyms.
• Participate in 2 Raid Battles.

Rewards: 4500 EXP, one Quick TM, two star pieces, and one Charge TM.

Stage 4 of the Special Research Quest to complete

• Evolve 20 Pokemon
• Earn 3 Candies while walking with a Buddy.
• Earn a Silver Kanto Medal.

Rewards: 6000 EXP, 4000 Stardust, 20 Great Balls, and three Lures.

Stage 5 of the Special Research Quest to complete

• Capture 10 Ghost-type Pokemon.
• Do 20 Great Throws.
• Find and capture a Ditto.

Ruwards: 7500 EXP, 15 Revives, one Lucky Egg, and one Premium Pass.

Stage 6 of the Special Research Quest to complete

• Reach Level 25.
• Participate in 10 Raid Battles.
• Find, catch, and evolve a Magikarp.

In return, you'll receive 9000 EXP, 6000 Stardust, three Incense, and five Rare Pokemon GO Candy.

Stage 7 of the Special Research Quest to complete

• Catch 50 Pokemon while using a Berry.
• Perform one Excellent Curved Throw.
• Earn a Kanto Gold Medal.

Rewards: 10,500 EXP, 8000 Stardust, 20 Ultra Balls, and a Mythical Pokémon Encounter. The next (and final) step is where you get to catch Mew.

Stage 8 of the Special Research Quest to complete

• Capture Mythical Pokemon Mew.

After catching Mew, it will finally be added to your list of Pokemon GO fighters. You'll also earn 10,000 Stardust, 40,000 EXP, and 20 Mew Candy along with one Super Incubator.

While this may seem like a long list of requirements, it is worthwhile since it guarantees you a Mew encounter. Completing all these steps without mistakes will take time and endurance, and Pokemon GO players are advised not to skip any of these steps.

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To find out where to find Mewtwo, the evolved form of Mew, in Pokemon GO, check here.