Is Mew viable in Gen 8 OU?

Mew is ranked #28 in Gen 8 OU with 6.57% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Mew in Gen 8 OU?

The best counter for Mew in Gen 8 OU is Landorus-Therian with a 30.8% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Mew include Landorus-Therian.

What is the best counter for Mew in Gen 8 OU?

Landorus-Therian is the best counter for Mew in Gen 8 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 30.8% of their encounters.

Mew counters

Gen 8 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0151 Mew

Psychic

USAGE 6.6% #28

BASE STATS

HP 100

ATK 100

DEF 100

SPA 100

SPD 100

SPE 100

BST600

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

BugGhostDark

½×

FightingPsychic

Moves

Stealth Rock 75.7% Spikes 75.1% Thunder Wave 67.6% Taunt 67.1% Explosion 12.7% Roost 11.4% Will-O-Wisp 9.1% Ice Beam 8.9%

Items

Mental Herb 29.6% Focus Sash 23.3% Colbur Berry 14.0% Kasib Berry 7.5% Leftovers 6.2% Rocky Helmet 4.0% Heavy-Duty Boots 3.7% Red Card 3.6%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK

21.24

30.8% dies 10.02%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Mew: 252-298 (62.3 - 73.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Ranked #28 with 6.57% usage. Sorted by reliability score.