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Introduced in {{s|bulbapedia|Generation I}}, Mew is a pink, feline, Psychic-type Pokémon that somewhat resembles an embryo. It is often depicted as floating through the air, sometimes encased in a bubble of energy. Within the {{s|bulbapedia|Pokédex}}, it is registered at #151 as the "New Species Pokémon", being the last Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex. It is said to be the origin of all other species of Pokémon, and as such, it can legitimately learn any TM move and most tutoring moves in the game. Sightings of Mew are very rare, as the Pokémon is normally invisible, only revealing itself to the pure of heart.

According to developer anecdotes, Mew was never originally intended to be encountered at all, only being mentioned as part of the games' backstory. However, just two weeks before the games were due for release, removing the development tools left enough unused space for a single Pokémon; programmer {{s|bulbapedia|Shigeki Morimoto}} included Mew as a secret encounter, something even [[Nintendo]] was unaware of.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Iwata-Asks/Iwata-Asks-Pokemon-HeartGold-Version-SoulSilver-Version/Iwata-Asks-Pokemon-HeartGold-Version-SoulSilver-Version/1-Just-Making-The-Last-Train/1-Just-Making-The-Last-Train-225842.html Iwata Asks - Pokémon HeartGold Version & SoulSilver Version]</ref>

Because of its hidden nature, Mew became the first {{s|bulbapedia|Mythical Pokémon}}. It cannot be obtained through regular gameplay, and thus the only way to obtain it legitimately is through real-life distribution events. In most of these events, Mew is obtained without fighting it.

Its depiction within the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series is similar to Mewtwo, in that both of them are loosely based off of their [[bulbapedia:M01|first movie]] incarnations; Kōichi Yamadera, its actor from the movie, also provides its voice in ''Smash''.

 

Mew's appearance in a bubble is based on its appearance in ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Snap}}''. The move Mew uses in its appearances in ''Smash'' is {{iw|bulbapedia|Fly|move}}; since Mew is capable of learning all TM and HM moves, it can learn the move from {{s|bulbapedia|HM02}} in all games. Its elusive nature is also reflected appropriately; it is among the rarest Pokémon to encounter in each installment, and doing so is usually acknowledged through a [[notice]].

Mew makes its first appearance in ''Super Smash Bros.''. It will not do anything, but will instead remain on the screen for a few seconds, then fly off. Its appearance is rare since it is a legendary Pokémon. If Mew is summoned by the player in the [[1P Game]], the player is awarded the '''Mew Catcher''' bonus, worth '''10,000 points'''. Once the player has unlocked any of the hidden characters, Mew has a 1-in-151 chance of appearing in the game, in reference to Mew's Pokedex number, and the total number of Pokémon at the time when ''Super Smash Bros.'' came out.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/Pokemon.html]</ref>

Mew returns yet again in the third installment, and it now drops a [[CD]] before flying away. It is the rarest of all the Pokémon. After encountering Mew for the first time, the player receives a notice as in ''Melee''.

Mew's Spirit Battle uses a {{SSBU|Mewtwo}} puppet fighter and is fought on the {{SSB|Kongo Jungle}} stage. During the battle, the player must defeat Mewtwo in 1:30, referencing the short amount of time that Mew appears on-screen as a rare Poké Ball Pokémon before flying away in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. Also, Mewtwo will turn invisible while the stage is covered in fog, referencing Mew's ability to turn itself invisible at will, who normally appears to those who are pure of heart.