Imagine the elation and surprise of discovering a still functional Gen 1 Mew, a mythical character from the Pokemon Yellow video game, still intact and operational after twenty years. Such is the remarkable discovery made recently by an enthusiastic Pokemon player.
The zeal of players wishing to lay their hands on Mew in Gen 1 Pokemon games seems to be indescribable. Interestingly, an established glitch that triggers a Mew meeting can help them achieve their desires as early as their encounter at Misty's Gym. Even more, the glitch continues to work in the 3DS versions of the game, an opportune chance for recent players to incorporate the first Mythical Pokemon into their team.
It's noteworthy to mention that Mew was initially disseminated during real-life events that were attended by players. Sadly, most of these events have been obscured by the passage of time. This obscurity is majorly attributed to the degradation of the batteries in the Gen 1 and 2 cartridges over the course of time and the incapacity to transfer them to more recent games.
However, it's evident that the Gen 1 batteries often outlast those used in Pokemon Gold and Silver since they aren't required to support a clock. This durability means that there are some about still functioning and retaining few of these legitimate Mews.
The Story of Gen 1 Mew on a Pokemon Yellow Cartridge
A dedicated Pokemon player recently unveiled that their Pokemon Yellow cartridge is still preserving a Mew. The player got hold of this Mew in 2000 during an event in Belgium, ensuring the game character has survived successfully for over two decades.
The discovery which was quite unique, sparked interest among other players, leading to comments and suggestions about its authenticity and potential worth. Some participants speculated that the cartridge with such a historic game character would yield a considerable amount of money if verified.
Recognizing the rarity and potential value of the game character, one of the respondents advised the owner to back up the save file. The player responded affirmatively, mentioning the backup had already been done through his Analogue Pocket, a method for playing Gen 1 Pokemon games on modern devices.
In response to an enquiry, the player recounted how he acquired the Mew, stating, “This Mew is from an event in Belgium. I also transferred my Pokemon from this Yellow cartridge into Pokemon Stadium to keep them safe.”
While many ardent players from the era of Pokemon Red & Blue would agree that most of their original Pokémon have probably vanished due to battery degradation, there are a few that survive. This resilience points to the fact that it may be worth checking old games, as they just might be among the lucky ones that made it.