How to Obtain Mew and Jirachi

Learn how to get Mew and Jirachi in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl! We'll guide you through the save data requirements and where to find the NPCs.

Hey there! So, you're looking to snag those super rare Mythical Pokémon, Mew and Jirachi, in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl? Awesome choice! They're a bit tricky to get, but totally worth it. Here's the lowdown on how to add them to your team.

How to Obtain Mew

To get your hands on Mew, you'll need to have save data from either Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon Let’s Go, Eevee! on your Nintendo Switch. Once you've got that, head over to Floaroma Town. Look for a kind old lady who hangs out in the flower fields. If you chat with her and meet the save data requirement, she'll gift you Mew!

Here's a quick rundown:

• Pokémon: Mew
• Level: 1

How to Obtain Jirachi

Getting Jirachi is pretty similar, but you'll need save data from Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield. Again, make your way to Floaroma Town. This time, you're looking for a kind old man. He's usually found in the same area as the lady who gives you Mew. Chat him up, and if your save data checks out, he'll give you Jirachi!

Here's the scoop on Jirachi:

• Pokémon: Jirachi
• Level: 5

Using Mew and Jirachi

When you first get Mew and Jirachi, they'll be at pretty low levels (1 and 5, respectively). So, don't expect them to be tearing up the battlefield right away! You'll definitely want to train them up a bit. The good news is that even at low levels, they're Mythical Pokémon, so they've got some serious potential and will likely be stronger than most Pokémon you encounter early on.

Mew's movepool is a bit limited at first – it's stuck with Pound until Level 30 when it learns Ancient Power. But here's a cool trick: Mew can learn literally every single TM in the game! So, even if its natural moveset is weak early on, you can teach it almost anything to make it useful.

Jirachi is a little better off from the start, as it can use Confusion with STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus). It learns Zen Headbutt at Level 28, but be aware that Confusion isn't the strongest, and Zen Headbutt can be a bit inaccurate. Like Mew, you'll probably want to use some TMs to boost Jirachi's effectiveness in the early and mid-game. Happy training!