This is an updated guide on how to get Mew in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
Most gamers just thought that it could only be gotten in Pokemon Let’s Go, but that’s not true, you can also get Pew in Pokemon Sword and Shield too.
Let me show you how!
A Brief Overview of the Pokemon Sword and Shield Gameplay
Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are two different games that were developed in 2019 by the Japanese video game developing company, Game Freak, and launched to be played on the Nintendo Switch.

Pokémon Sword and Shield are the first two installments in the 8th generation of the Pokémon video gaming series, and the second in the series, following Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! that was released on a home gaming console.
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Understanding the difference between the Pokémon Sword and Shield will help you better understand why Pokémon games always choose to release as two different versions. We can see that in the Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu! and the Let’s Go Eevee! and now, we have the Pokémon Sword, and the Pokémon Shield.
The difference between the Pokémon Sword and Shield is pretty clear and can be seen in the various characters of the game.

Below is a collection of Pokémons unique to Pokémon Sword:
- Braviary
- Deino
- Farfetch’d
- Gothita
- Gothorita
- Gothitelle
- Galarian Darumaka
- Galarian Darmanitan
- Hakamo-o
- Hydreigon
- Jangmo-o
- Kommo-o
- Mawile
- Nuzleaf
- Passimian
- Rufflet
- Seedot
- Shiftry
- Swirlix
- Slurpuff
- Scraggy
- Scrafty
- Solrock
- Sirfetch’d
- Turtonator
- Zweilous
- Zacian (Legendary)
Below is a collection of Pokémons unique to Pokémon Shield:
- Aromatisse
- Croagunk
- Cursola
- Duosion
- Drampa
- Galarian Corsola
- Goodra
- Goomy
- Galarian Ponyta
- Galarian Rapidash
- Larvitar
- Lotad
- Lombre
- Ludicolo
- Mandibuzz
- Oranguru
- Pupitar
- Reuniclus
- Spritzee
- Solosis
- Sableye
- Sliggoo
- Tyranitar
- Toxicroak
- Vullaby
- Zamazenta (Legendary)
But, one popular Pokémon character to both the Pokémon Sword and Shield is the Pew Pokémon character.
How to Get Mew in Pokemon Sword and Shield?
The following are the best steps on how to get Mew in Pokemon Sword and Shield:
- Buy a Poké Ball Plus
- Sync the Poké Ball Plus with the Nintendo Switch
- Collect your Mystery Gift
- Take a Stroll with Poké Ball Plus
- Get Mew
This can be broken down thus:
#1: Buy a Poké Ball Plus
When learning how to get Mew in Pokemon Sword and Shield, you just have to get a brand new Poké Ball just like in Pokémon Let’s Go.

#2: Sync the Poké Ball Plus with the Nintendo Switch
To sync the Poké Ball Plus with your Nintendo Switch, simply plug the device into the Switch dock USB port. But note, only use the Nintendo’s power adapter’s in doing this connection.

#3: Collect Your Mystery Gift
Once the Poké Ball Plus has been synced with the Nintendo Switch, it’s time to get started in learning how to get Mew in Pokemon Sword and Switch.
Now, press X on your controller to access the menu option, then select Mystery Gift.

Select Take a Stroll with Poké Ball Plus.

Press A on your controller to continue!

Press the Control Stick on the red side of the Poké Ball Plus or click the joystick in and wait until it connects with your game.

Select Yes by pressing A.

Please note, do ensure that your Poké Ball Plus is fully charged when learning how to get Mew in Pokemon Sword and Shield as this may take some time to complete

#5: Get Mew
This is the final stage when learning how to get Mew in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
After ensuring that your Poké Ball Plus is fully charged, or currently charging, press A to continue.

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to get Mew in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
Now I’d Love to Hear from You:
- What did you find most difficult when learning how to get Mew in Pokemon Sword and Shield?
- What do you find most interesting about the Mew Pokémon character?
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