You need to complete these quests to catch Mew in Pokémon GO. The encounter with the mystical Pokémon depends on the quest line “A Mysterious Discovery”.
Pokémon GO has now been expanded with the research feature. This means that trainers can now enjoy field and special research.
The special research is called “A Mysterious Discovery” and presents you with many tasks to complete for Professor Willow. In the end, you will be rewarded with a powerful AR tool that makes a very special monster visible.
In this overview, we show you all the quests you need to complete to catch Mew.
Special Research for Mew – Guide
The quest for Mew is divided into eight phases. In between, you will talk a lot with Professor Willow, who will explain more about the special Pokémon. We will show you all eight phases of the quest line here:
Stage 1 of 8
Professor Willow explains to you that it’s been a while since you’ve last seen each other. He asks you for help with his research, as something mysterious is happening in the world. He appreciates your help in calibrating his instruments and then assigns the following tasks:
| Tasks | Rewards |
| Spin 5 PokéStops | 500 EXP |
| Catch 10 Pokémon | 500 EXP |
| Transfer 5 Pokémon | 500 EXP |
| Completion | 10x Ultra Ball
1x Incubator 3x Lure Module |
Stage 2 of 8
Now that Willow’s instruments are calibrated, research can really get started. He explains that mystical Pokémon are extremely rare and unique. After that, he assigns you the following tasks:
| Tasks | Rewards |
| Earn 2 candies with your buddy | 1000 EXP |
| Make 10 “Great” throws | 1000 EXP |
| Hatch 3 eggs | 1000 EXP |
| Completion | 2000 Stardust
3x Incense 20x Ultra Ball |
Stage 3 of 8
The professor is pleased, there are signs of Mew that confirm his suspicion. A monster was discovered in a jungle far to the south, which experts claim is mystical. According to research, Mew is said to possess a variety of attacks. Therefore, some researchers assume that Mew is the ancestor of all Pokémon.
| Tasks | Rewards |
| Reach level 15 | 1500 EXP |
| Fight 2 times in a gym | 1500 EXP |
| Fight in 2 raids | 1500 EXP |
| Completion | 1x Charged TM
1x Fast TM 2x Star Piece |
Stage 4 of 8
Willow congratulates you, you are taking steps in the right direction. He explains that Mew allegedly possesses the genetic codes of all Pokémon.
| Tasks | Rewards |
| Earn a silver Kanto medal | 2000 EXP |
| Evolve 20 Pokémon | 2000 EXP |
| Earn 5 candies with your buddy | 2000 EXP |
| Completion | 4000 Stardust
3x Lure Module 20x Ultra Ball |
Stage 5 of 8
Through the further tasks you have solved, Willow is getting closer to the location of Mew. It seems that this monster has recently been right near you. Maybe Mew disguises itself as another Pokémon? Look for monsters that possess such tricks.
| Tasks | Rewards |
| Catch a Ditto | 2500 EXP |
| Make 20 “Great Throws” | 2500 EXP |
| Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon | 2500 EXP |
| Completion | 1x Premium Raid Pass
1x Lucky Egg 15x Revive |
Stage 6 of 8
Professor Willow has now found out with your help that Mew is invisible. Together you are now developing a tool that helps in finding Mew. Now you are to examine powerful Pokémon.
| Tasks | Rewards |
| Reach level 25 | 3000 EXP |
| Fight in 10 raids | 3000 EXP |
| Evolve Magikarp | 3000 EXP |
| Completion | 6000 Stardust
5x Rare Candy 3x Incense |
Stage 7 of 8
Willow is pleased, his prototype works as intended. He has now enhanced your AR camera so that you can see invisible Pokémon with it. Now Mew just needs to be lured. Mew is said to only show itself to trainers with a strong will to see it. Show now that you are a worthy trainer.
| Tasks | Rewards |
| Catch 50 Pokémon and use berries | 3500 EXP |
| Throw a fabulous curveball | 3500 EXP |
| Earn a golden Kanto medal | 3500 EXP |
| Completion | 8000 Stardust
20x Hyper Ball A mystical Pokémon encounter |
Stage 8 of 8
Willow is ecstatic: you have found Mew! You will never forget this experience. He explains that this is the reason why he studies Pokémon. He advises you to continue exploring the world out there. In the future, he will contact you with further special research.
| Tasks | Rewards |
| Catch Mew | 4000 EXP |
| Completion | 10,000 Stardust
1x Super Incubator 20x Mew Candy |
| Congratulations! |
In our quest guide, you can find out everything about research in Pokémon GO
