Stats & Training
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.
Despite its diminished size, its mental power has grown phenomenally. With a mere thought, it can smash a skyscraper to smithereens.
Despite its diminished size, its mental power has grown phenomenally. With a mere thought, it can smash a skyscraper to smithereens.
Mewtwo Weakness
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 |
 Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mewtwo View Venomoth builds →Bug Buzz 2x57-68% Leech Life 2x40-48% | ||
 Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mewtwo View Parasect builds →Leech Life 2x53-63% X-Scissor 2x53-63% | ||
 Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mewtwo View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x63-75% Dark Pulse 2x42-50% Sucker Punch 2x19-23% Lick 2x14-17% | ||
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
 Beedrill BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mewtwo View Beedrill builds →Twineedle 2x18-22% Pin Missile 2x18-22% | ||
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Scizor can KO Mewtwo with U-turn (117-138%). Chandelure threatens a KO with Shadow Ball (89-105%). Hydreigon deals 79-93% with Dark Pulse.
 Scizor BugSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mewtwo View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch33-39% Superpower33-39% U Turn 2x117-138%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mewtwo View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x89-105%KO Flamethrower50-59% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mewtwo View Hydreigon builds →Draco Meteor64-76% Dark Pulse 2x79-93% U Turn 2x30-35% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mewtwo View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain26-31% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mewtwo View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x82-96% Focus Blast20-24% | ||
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Evolution
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
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Mewtwo Best Moveset
Best Build
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
Stall teams hate this. Mewtwo can spread damage across 12 types, with Normal and Ice punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Dream Eater and Psychic keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Mewtwo in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Mewtwo waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Cerulean Cave for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
Best Locations to Catch Mewtwo in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Mewtwo Guide
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.
Game Availability
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