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How to Get Mew in Pokémon FireRed, with and Without Cheats Download Article Simple ways to obtain the mythical Pokémon Mew in FireRed Co-authored by Hannah Dillon Reviewed by Ishrak
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This article was reviewed by Ishrak and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Dillon. 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 fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 1,021,188 times.
Is that final empty spot in your FireRed Pokédex 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, to use an Action Replay code, or to use a FireRed randomizer ROM. Keep reading to learn more.
Ways to Get Mew in Pokémon FireRed
If you have a physical copy of FireRed, try trading with someone else to get a legit copy of Mew.
Use an Action Replay code in an emulator (or on your actual Action Replay) to spawn a Mew.
Use a randomized FireRed ROM to potentially find a Mew out in the wild.
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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 was 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 FireRed.
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 other past 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 in building 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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Using Action Replay Codes
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1 Start FireRed 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 from 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 E65E0B97 B751BDF4 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 Pokédex. 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 Poké Ball.
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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Use a Randomizer ROM
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1 Download a randomized FireRed ROM. You can either choose to download a pre-randomized ROM, or you can download your own randomizer. A randomizer is a tool that scrambles up the Pokémon you can find in a given Pokémon game.[7]XResearch source You might get a Mewtwo as your starter, and the final legendary you catch could be a Pidgey!
Never download a ROM that you don't trust.
2 Play the game until you find a Mew. Note that a randomizer doesn't guarantee your chances of finding a Mew, but it allows Mew to be one of the Pokémon switched out for a different Pokémon. If you want a Mew for sure, it's best to use an Action Replay code. However, if you like the thrill of not knowing if you'll find a Mew, playing through a randomized version of FireRed would be a fun challenge.
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Question How can I obtain a shiny Kanto starter from Professor Sycamore in Pokémon X and Y? M is your new overlord Community Answer To acquire a shiny Kanto starter, save your game before the cutscene where Professor Sycamore offers you the Pokémon. Choose your starter, then check if it is shiny. If it is not, soft-reset your game by pressing L + R + Start + Select. This method can be time-consuming, but you may find more efficient results 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 7 Helpful 8
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Reviewed by: Ishrak Gaming & Video Expert This article was reviewed by Ishrak and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Dillon. 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 1,021,188 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 23Updated: October 24, 2025 Views: 1,021,188 Categories: Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreenArticle SummaryX
1. Find a friend with Mew. 2. Build up good trade stock. 3. Connect your system to your friend's system. 4. Trade something for Mew. Did this summary help you?YesNo
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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 was 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] Walk away knowing that you have one of the rarest Pokémon in the game, and that you got it legitimately.[2] Advertisement 
1 Start FireRed 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 from 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] 
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] 
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 Pokédex. 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 Poké Ball. 
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. Advertisement 
1 Download a randomized FireRed ROM. You can either choose to download a pre-randomized ROM, or you can download your own randomizer. A randomizer is a tool that scrambles up the Pokémon you can find in a given Pokémon game.[7] You might get a Mewtwo as your starter, and the final legendary you catch could be a Pidgey! 
2 Play the game until you find a Mew. Note that a randomizer doesn't guarantee your chances of finding a Mew, but it allows Mew to be one of the Pokémon switched out for a different Pokémon. If you want a Mew for sure, it's best to use an Action Replay code. However, if you like the thrill of not knowing if you'll find a Mew, playing through a randomized version of FireRed would be a fun challenge. Advertisement 
M is your new overlord Community Answer To acquire a shiny Kanto starter, save your game before the cutscene where Professor Sycamore offers you the Pokémon. Choose your starter, then check if it is shiny. If it is not, soft-reset your game by pressing L + R + Start + Select. This method can be time-consuming, but you may find more efficient results 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 7 Helpful 8 
Community Answer Mew was originally distributed as an event Pokémon in 2006. Currently, the only way for you to obtain Mew in Pokémon FireRed is through unofficial means, such as cheating devices. 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 46 Helpful 60 