Pokémon Snap
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How to Beat Mew (Rainbow Cloud)

Defeat Mew in Pokémon Snap's Rainbow Cloud course. Learn strategies to reveal and photograph this elusive legendary Pokémon with Pester Balls.

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Mew is the ultimate legendary Pokémon in the game, found only in the Rainbow Cloud course after all other 62 Pokémon have been photographed. It's incredibly elusive.

Mew (Rainbow Cloud) - Pokémon Snap screenshot
Mew (Rainbow Cloud)

Strategy:

  1. Encounter the Orb: Mew first appears as a shimmering, transparent orb that flies around your Zero-One.
  2. Reveal Mew: Throw Pester Balls at the orb. Each hit will make it briefly solidify and change color. It takes several hits to fully reveal Mew.
  3. Mew's Dance: Once fully revealed, Mew will often perform a unique spinning or dancing animation. This is your prime opportunity.
  4. Photography: Take as many photos as possible during its revealed state. Aim for centered, full-body shots during its animations for the highest 'Pose' bonus. It will eventually revert to its orb form, and you'll need to hit it again.

Reward: A successful photo of Mew completes your Pokémon Report and is the final challenge of the game.