Mewtwo's built around special offense. Sp. Atk leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Near-impossible to catch, worth 3 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Mewtwo was created by recombining Mew’s genes. It’s said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
Mewtwo was created by recombining Mew’s genes. It’s said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
Type-wise, Mewtwo takes extra damage from Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Mewtwo's overall bulk (106/90/90) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
Cyclizar's Draco Meteor hits Mewtwo for 38-44%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mewtwo View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin15-17% U Turn 2x27-32% Knock Off 2x25-30% Draco Meteor38-44% | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mewtwo View Glimmora builds →Power Gem33-39% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAftermath ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mewtwo View Drifblim builds →Hex 2x52-61% | ||
| B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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No breeding, no evolution. Mewtwo is a Psychic legendary with 680 base stat total that you obtain once and build around. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
the remaining moves keeps opponents guessing about Mewtwo's real targets. Life Orb provides extra damage on every hit for a health trade while max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs and Timid nature handle the stat profile. Pressure ties it together.
Best Build
Mewtwo best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Psystrike
- Aura Sphere
- Ice Beam
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Psystrike
- Aura Sphere
- Ice Beam
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Expanding Force
- Protect
- Psystrike
- Aura Sphere
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Psystrike
- Fire Blast
- Nasty Plot
- Unknown
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Psystrike
- Aura Sphere
- Ice Beam
- Shadow Ball
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Psystrike
- Aura Sphere
- Ice Beam
- Flamethrower
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Expanding Force
- Protect
- Psystrike
- Aura Sphere
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Psystrike
- Fire Blast
- Nasty Plot
- Unknown
Recommended Teammates
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Moves
Stall teams hate this. Mewtwo can spread damage across 13 types, with Normal and Rock punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Future Sight and Psystrike keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Stall teams hate this. Mewtwo can spread damage across 14 types, with Normal and Fighting punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Future Sight and Psystrike keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Stall teams hate this. Mewtwo can spread damage across 14 types, with Normal and Rock punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Future Sight and Psystrike keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Stall teams hate this. Mewtwo can spread damage across 14 types, with Normal and Rock punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Future Sight and Psystrike keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
No wild encounters for Mewtwo in Scarlet & Violet. It's available in Red, Yellow, or Let's Go Pikachu and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Mewtwo can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from Red, Yellow, or Let's Go Pikachu instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Mewtwo doesn't appear in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Transfer it from Red, Yellow, or Let's Go Pikachu to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Mewtwo is a Legendary Pokemon rated S-Tier. At 680 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. Base 154 Sp. Atk is where it shines.
Yes. Mewtwo has two Mega forms: Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y. Both hit 780 BST. X and Y push the build in different directions, so pick based on what your team needs. One Mega per battle.
Mewtwo's biggest threats include Scyther (Bug), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Tyranitar (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
Pressure is the go-to ability for Mewtwo. It increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. Its hidden ability Unnerve can work in specific setups.
Mewtwo fills the sweeper role. It's a special attacker with base 154 Sp. Atk. Base 130 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
Mewtwo has appeared in 21 games since Red & Blue, spanning 10 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYMega XMega Y
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves