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Is that final empty spot in your Fire Red Pokedex taunting you? That spot belongs to Mew, and unfortunately there is no longer a way to catch one legitimately, as Mew was an event Pokémon only distributed during Nintendo events. The only way to get Mew these days is to trade, or to use a code.
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Trading For Mew
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1 Find a friend with Mew. Trading for Mew is the only legitimate way to obtain a Mew in FireRed anymore. Mew is an Event Pokémon, and was only available during a single event in 2006.
There is a glitch that people claim will work to find Mew, but this only works in the original Pokémon games. It does not work in Fire Red.
2 Build up good trade stock. Mew is exceedingly rare, and your friend won't likely give it up easily. You'll need to sweeten the pot, so ensure that you have a good selection and be prepared to part with multiple top-tier Pokémon to get it.
Any of the Legendaries make for good trade stock. This includes Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Raikou, Entei, and Suicune. Also, if you have some of the event Legendaries, such as Lugia and Ho-oh, these will make your trade much easier.
Mewtwo will most likely need to be traded in order for your Mew trade to happen.
EV-train your trade stock. A group of Pokémon that have been expertly EV-trained will command a much better trade value than freshly-caught Pokémon. Invest some time to build up your team before you start the trade.
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3 Make the trade. When you've finally convinced your friend to make the trade, connect your systems and get it done![1]XResearch source Walk away knowing that you have one of the rarest Pokémon in the game, and that you got it legitimately.[2]XResearch source
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1 Start Fire Red in your emulator. Visual Boy Advance is the easiest emulator to use and enter Action Replay codes for. If you have an actual Action Replay, use this guide to enter the codes listed in this section.[3]XResearch source
2 Save your game using the emulator. Emulators allow you to take "snapshots" of your game so that you can quickly return to it later. This acts differently than saving in the game itself, and will allow you to roll back in case the code doesn't work. If you're using VBA, click "File" → "Save" and then select an empty slot.[4]XResearch source
There is a chance that you will get a Bad Egg instead of Mew, which will break the game. You will need to load this save file if that occurs. Loading the file will revert the code and rescue your game.
3 Click "Cheats" → "Cheat list". This will open the "Cheat list" window, allowing you to enter cheats.[5]XResearch source
4 Click .Gameshark.... Even though you're entering an Action Replay code, you'll be using the Gameshark code tool.
5 Enter "Mew" into the Description field and copy the following code into the Code field. Click OK after pasting the following code:[6]XResearch source
17543C48 E65E0B97B751BDF4 95CEF4CC
6 Walk into the tall grass until you encounter Mew. With the code above enabled, Mew should be the first Pokémon that you encounter. It will be around the same level as the other wild Pokémon in the area.
7 Capture Mew to add it to your Pokedex. You'll need to capture Mew like you would any other Pokémon. Lower Mew's health to increase the chances that you'll catch it when you throw a Pokeball.
8 Disable the codes when you're done. After you're finished creating Mews, return to the "Cheat list" window and disable the codes to return your game to normal.
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Question How do I get a shiny starter from the Kanto region when Professor Sycamore offers me one after my battle with him in Pokemon games X and Y? M is your new overlord Community Answer You must save before you enter the cutscene where you talk to Professor Sycamore, then choose your starter. Check if it's shiny. If not, then soft-reset your game (L + R + Start + Select). This process may take around three days in total, but it's worth it. Either way, you'll have better luck with Masuda method breeding. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 5 Helpful 8
Question I followed the steps, but I still can't find Mew. Is this the only way to get Mew? Community Answer Yes. Mew was an event Pokémon from 2006, and the only way to get him nowadays is through cheating. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 44 Helpful 56
Question Can't I also trade a Mew using the original glitches in RB? Just get one in Red or Blue and trade it through multiple games until I have one in FR/LG? M is your new overlord Community Answer No. There is no backwards compatibility between Generations 1/2 and 3. The reason why these remakes exist is because you couldn't trade upwards from the first two generations -- this also applies somewhat to the Virtual Console versions of these remakes, as it's harder to find legitimate copies of FRLG currently. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 12 Helpful 16
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Reviewed by: Ishrak Gaming & Video Expert This article was reviewed by Ishrak. Ishrak is a Gaming & Video Expert specializing in sharing Pokémon and Minecraft videos. With over eight years of gaming and streaming experience, Ishrak has a follower base of over 35,000 YouTube subscribers and over 8 million views. He is also a Pokémon ROM-Hacker and some of his most popular videos highlight tips and advice for people learning how to play Pokémon games. This article has been viewed 1,004,501 times. 3 votes - 40% Co-authors: 22Updated: August 30, 2024 Views: 1,004,501 Categories: Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreenArticle SummaryX
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1 Find a friend with Mew. Trading for Mew is the only legitimate way to obtain a Mew in FireRed anymore. Mew is an Event Pokémon, and was only available during a single event in 2006. 
2 Build up good trade stock. Mew is exceedingly rare, and your friend won't likely give it up easily. You'll need to sweeten the pot, so ensure that you have a good selection and be prepared to part with multiple top-tier Pokémon to get it. 
3 Make the trade. When you've finally convinced your friend to make the trade, connect your systems and get it done![1]
1 Start Fire Red in your emulator. Visual Boy Advance is the easiest emulator to use and enter Action Replay codes for. If you have an actual Action Replay, use this guide to enter the codes listed in this section.[3]
2 Save your game using the emulator. Emulators allow you to take "snapshots" of your game so that you can quickly return to it later. This acts differently than saving in the game itself, and will allow you to roll back in case the code doesn't work. If you're using VBA, click "File" → "Save" and then select an empty slot.[4]
3 Click "Cheats" → "Cheat list". This will open the "Cheat list" window, allowing you to enter cheats.[5]
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5 Enter "Mew" into the Description field and copy the following code into the Code field. Click 
6 Walk into the tall grass until you encounter Mew. With the code above enabled, Mew should be the first Pokémon that you encounter. It will be around the same level as the other wild Pokémon in the area. 
7 Capture Mew to add it to your Pokedex. You'll need to capture Mew like you would any other Pokémon. Lower Mew's health to increase the chances that you'll catch it when you throw a Pokeball. 
8 Disable the codes when you're done. After you're finished creating Mews, return to the "Cheat list" window and disable the codes to return your game to normal. 
M is your new overlord Community Answer You must save before you enter the cutscene where you talk to Professor Sycamore, then choose your starter. Check if it's shiny. If not, then soft-reset your game (L + R + Start + Select). This process may take around three days in total, but it's worth it. Either way, you'll have better luck with Masuda method breeding. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 5 Helpful 8 
Community Answer Yes. Mew was an event Pokémon from 2006, and the only way to get him nowadays is through cheating. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 44 Helpful 56 
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