How to Catch Mew in Pokémon Yellow
Defeat your rival on Nugget Bridge., DO NOT battle the trainer hiding in the grass to the left of the bridge, as he will be a key part of the glitch later. , Save the game, just in case! , Start to work your way up towards where the other trainers...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Defeat your rival on Nugget Bridge.
His first Pokémon will be a Spearow of level 18, so it would be wise to have a Rock or Electric-type Pokémon as the first in your party.
After this is completed, you must clear all of the trainers on Nugget Bridge, including the final man who offers you a position in Team Rocket. -
Step 2: DO NOT battle the trainer hiding in the grass to the left of the bridge
,,, Shut the game off and resume where you saved at the last trainer you fought (This is not part of the glitch, and if you already know which trainer not to fight you don't have to battle him and shut it off.
The video link should help clarify this but if you are unable to access it you will find the saving technique useful). , This is harder than one would think because it will teleport away from you on its first turn.
It is hard to find, and throwing a Poke Ball on your first turn and crossing your fingers is basically your only option.
However, once you've caught Abra you will be able to move on to the next step. , Now is the time to approach the trainer who is hiding in the grass, who you did not battle before. , Save your game right here, because this next step can be tricky. , You will take a step down toward the trainer, but the start menu will appear instead of the exclamation point above his head.
Teleport back to the Pokémon Center with Abra, and walk back up Nugget Bridge.
At this point your start menu will be disabled, but do not despair as this is part of the glitch. ,, Then walk back up Nugget Bridge and your start menu will appear. ,, -
Step 3: as he will be a key part of the glitch later.
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Step 4: Save the game
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Step 5: just in case!
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Step 6: Start to work your way up towards where the other trainers are
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Step 7: battling each trainer and saving after each battle until you reach the trainer who has nothing but a level 17 Slowpoke.
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Step 8: Do not fight him.
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Step 9: Find and capture an Abra (try looking in the grass just above the Day Care building).
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Step 10: Walk up Nugget Bridge and save when you reach the end.
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Step 11: Walk in front of where he is
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Step 12: far enough away so that he cannot see you
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Step 13: but will see you if you take one step towards Cerulean.
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Step 14: Next hit the down arrow and the start button at the same time.
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Step 15: Fight the trainer with the level 17 Slowpoke
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Step 16: being sure to have him walk at least one step towards you to battle or the game will freeze.
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Step 17: Defeat him
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Step 18: and teleport back to the Pokémon Center again.
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Step 19: Click the B button and a wild Mew will appear at level 7.
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Step 20: Make sure to bring some Poke Balls
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Step 21: and good luck!
Detailed Guide
His first Pokémon will be a Spearow of level 18, so it would be wise to have a Rock or Electric-type Pokémon as the first in your party.
After this is completed, you must clear all of the trainers on Nugget Bridge, including the final man who offers you a position in Team Rocket.
,,, Shut the game off and resume where you saved at the last trainer you fought (This is not part of the glitch, and if you already know which trainer not to fight you don't have to battle him and shut it off.
The video link should help clarify this but if you are unable to access it you will find the saving technique useful). , This is harder than one would think because it will teleport away from you on its first turn.
It is hard to find, and throwing a Poke Ball on your first turn and crossing your fingers is basically your only option.
However, once you've caught Abra you will be able to move on to the next step. , Now is the time to approach the trainer who is hiding in the grass, who you did not battle before. , Save your game right here, because this next step can be tricky. , You will take a step down toward the trainer, but the start menu will appear instead of the exclamation point above his head.
Teleport back to the Pokémon Center with Abra, and walk back up Nugget Bridge.
At this point your start menu will be disabled, but do not despair as this is part of the glitch. ,, Then walk back up Nugget Bridge and your start menu will appear. ,,
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