The first Mythical Pokemon ever to be introduced to thePokemonfranchise has long been a favorite among the community, and one talented fan brings shiny Mew to life in the form of a beautiful, crocheted plush. Pokemon plushies represent the bulk ofPokemon-related merchandise that fans can get their hands on, and while collecting these adorable toys is often a hobby in itself, many creativePokemonenthusiasts prefer to make their own.
From the franchise mascot Pikachu to the more obscure but perhaps equally-adorable critters seen throughout the series, there’s certainly a plush for most, if notevery one of the 1,017 unique species ofPokemon. As the first Mythical Pokemon ever introduced to the series, it’s no surprise that Mew is among the more popular critters. Mew itself has some interesting history, too - though fans will undoubtedly recognize several popular tales regarding Mew, such as the old rumor that said Mew could be found beneath a secret truck off the shore of Vermilion City, the Mythical Pokemon was only ever legitimately obtainable in the Generation 1 games via limited-time distribution events.
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The rarity, combat capability, and sheer cuteness of Mew are all factors that play into its popularity among fans, so it’s no surprise thatcountless fans have brought the Pokemon to life through artworkover the years. A talented member of the community known as LunaLovia on Reddit decided to craft their own crocheted shiny Mew plush, sharing their creation in a post on the site which quickly caught the attention of some otherPokemonfans. Though it’s difficult to tell without reference, the plush even seems to more or less depict a life-sized version of Mew as well, according to the Pokemon’s size information in the Pokedex.
As if Mew wasn’t rare enough, itsshiny version is a Pokemon that barely any players have ever legitimately obtained. Every species of Pokemon has its own shiny version, an extremely rare instance of a Pokemon which features a different color scheme than its natural form. Many Legendary and Mythical Pokemon that are obtainable in the games are shiny-locked, meaning that it’s impossible for them to spawn as a shiny variant. This is unfortunately the case for Mew in most instances, with most legitimately-obtainable shiny Mews only being available via distribution events in the past.
Mew remains to be among the rarest Pokemon in the franchise to this day, though fans no longer need to rely on distribution events to obtain it. Several games make it possible to obtain the Pokemon legitimately, including theBrilliant Diamond and Shining Pearlgames which allows fans with save data in theLet’s Go, Pikachu!andLet’s Go, Eevee!games toacquire the Mythical Pokemon for free.
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