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What should I do if I lose to the final person on the nugget bridge?

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Just go back and try again since the glitch hasn't started yet at this point.

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Would this glitch work with the 3DS play store download?

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Yes it does work. I have done it myself multiple times after resetting my game

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What about The Truck?

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The truck is just a myth. This is the easiest way to catch Mew and the earliest point it is possible to do so.

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Do I have to beat the slow poke trainer? I was wondering if you could lose so you can battle him again for the Mew in lavender town?

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In Pokemon Red or Blue it is actually possible to get two mews, one from battling the slow poke trainer and one from battling the first trainer in Misty's gym, however it's not possible in Yellow since Abra is found in a different area than Red/Blue. So yes, you have to defeat the slow poke trainer.

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Does this alter the game later?

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The answer is yes and no. Mew works just like any other Pokemon, so in that sense, no. However, he can learn any TM move, like Mewtwo. So he is extremely diverse in his fighting ability. Also, if you catch all other legendary Pokemon (Zapdos, Articuno, Moltres, Mewtwo), you will have the ability to fill the Pokedex to 151, which is a very neat Easter egg!

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Can you do this without going to Lavender Town? Or do you have to catch an Abra on a different route? If so, which route can I find an Abra on?

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You can catch an Abra in the grass above the Day Care. It is located under the town with the bridge.

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What if I have already battled the slowpoke trainer?

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If you have already battled the slowpoke trainer, then you will not be able to get him.

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Can you get it at the end of the game?

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You can only get it with the glitch now, as Mew was an event-only Pokemon that was given out at the time the games were new.

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Does this work on a PC?

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Yes, this should work on a PC.

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Will I be able to retry if I fail?

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Honestly, with rare Pokemon like this, I would save my game before engaging battle, that way if I failed, I could turn off my console and try again. I would think that if you failed to catch it, if it ran away or likewise, you would have another encounter like most of the legendary Pokemon but I would save first anyway.

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Is it possible to get a Mew that can be sent to Pokemon Bank?

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Yes, since Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow are now supported with Poké Transporter, an application you get with the purchase of Pokémon Bank.

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Can I beat Misty while doing this?

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Of course. You can beat Misty without doing this. I guess teaching Mew a lot of your good TMs will help.

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Does this work on an emulator?

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Yes, it will work on an emulator.

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I noticed that other than teleworking with Abra, escape rope is another option, but I am not sure if it works. Does it?

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Escape ropes can be used to get out of dungeons, caves, etc.,much like the feature with Abra.

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Can I do it earlier on in the game?

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No, the first time you encounter an Abra is after you battle the gym leader.

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Can I heal my Pokemon after each battle on Nugget Bridge, or will that interfere with the glitch?

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No, it won't interfere. The glitch hasn't started at this point and you're just playing the game like normal. Just don't battle the Slowpoke trainer yet.

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Does the glitch work on emulators?

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In my experience, yes.

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Can Mew be caught after defeating Misty, in terms of coming back and doing the glitch at a later point in the game?

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Yes, but only if you manage to avoid the slowpoke person. He will be the first or second youngster you will see. This glitch can be redone if saved before attempting it.

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Can I go to the Pokemon Center and save the game between battles?

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Yes, except for the Elite Four.

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Can this be done multiple times?

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This can only be done once because you have to battle the trainer with the level 17 Slowpoke, and he can only be battled once.

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Does the number of growls on Slowpoke decrease Mew's level by one each time growl is used?

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Growl doesn't lower levels of Pokemon; it simply decreases the attack of the other Pokemon.

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Does this work on a Game Boy Color?

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Yes, this should work on a Game Boy Color.

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If I have already beaten the guy hiding in the grass, is the glitch still doable?

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Yes, but you must use another trainer that fits the same criteria; you must not have battled them, and they must be out of your range before you walk up to them and press start.

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What if I already beat the trainer?

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Sorry, but you'll need to restart your game in order to be able to fight him again.

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Will this work on a GBC emulator on your phone as well?

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Yes, as the game will run the exact same on any emulator, regardless of the platform the emulator is being run on.

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