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Height
6'07"
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2.0m
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269.0lbs
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122.0kg
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0
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| Base Exp.: 220
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Mewtwo (Japanese: ミュウツー Mewtwo) is a Psychic-type legendary Pokémon.
It is not known to evolve to or from any other Pokémon.
It is among the most well-known Pokémon, being the star of the first movie and, in Generation I, the most powerful Pokémon in regards to its total base stats. It is a member of the Mew duo along with Mew.
Biology
Physiology
Mewtwo is one of the first Pokémon created by science. The scientists who created it dreamed of creating the world's strongest Pokémon. It is widely considered unique, because only one was genetically created. However, this has yet to be fully confirmed.
Mewtwo is a creature with a humanoid posture, but has a few feline features. Mewtwo's body is grayish-purple with a purple underside and a long, purple tail. Mewtwo has three circular digits on each appendage. It has purple eyes (sometimes blue when attacking) and two short ears.
One of Mewtwo's most notable features is the tube extending from the back of its skull to its spine. It is most likely a secondary spinal cord, or a system of nerves, allowing for an increased amount of blood and sensory transmission to the brain, heightening its psychic powers.
Gender differences
This Pokémon is a genderless species.
Special abilities
Mewtwo is highly skilled with Psychic powers. It can levitate through use of telekinesis, speak telepathically, and take control of another living being's mind. It has a powerful signature move, Psystrike, and it is also known for its powerful Shadow Ball and Aura Sphere. Mewtwo is also capable of wielding various types of attacks (but to a lesser extent than Mew). To exert its powerful psychic abilities, it will stay motionless for long periods of time in intense concentration to raise its capabilities to the maximum power.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Mewtwo fights with a highly skilled combination of Psywaves and a giant spoon for long range and close range battles, respectively.
In the anime, Mewtwo also has the ability to telekinetically create a massive hurricane and is constantly protected from harm inside a reflective sphere of psychic energy.
- Altered in the English version, it is claimed that the hurricane was powerful enough to destroy the planet, as well as Mewtwo being able to block a Pokémon's "special abilities".
Behavior
Due to its early visions of the human race, Mewtwo is known to be very aggressive and thinks of nothing but battling and defeating its foes. Its viciousness results from the repeated recombining of its DNA and the loss of its friend Amber (about whom it completely forgot while sleeping from tranquilizers after meeting her). During the anime special Mewtwo Returns, however, Mewtwo seems to have developed a very protective and guardian-like nature to the point of surrendering to Giovanni just to keep its fellow clones safe.
Habitat
Mewtwo, being a cloned Pokémon, has no natural habitat. However, it has been known to make its hideout in the lowest level of Cerulean Cave. Also, in the anime, Mewtwo has been seen roaming a large city under the cover of night. It generally likes to be in dark solitude, such as the darkness of a deep cave. However, in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red and Blue Rescue Team, this artificial Pokémon is said to sleep in a cave located in the west.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
History
According to the scientific logs found in the Pokémon Mansion of Cinnabar Island, Mewtwo was born of a pregnant Mew, found deep in the jungles of Guyana, whose embryo had been tampered with to alter its DNA. It was held and studied in the mansion where the scientists, including Blaine and Dr. Fuji, performed horrific gene-splicing experiments that made it vicious and extremely powerful. It eventually broke free of the Mansion (destroying it in the process) and fled. It can be encountered in Cerulean Cave, which is unable to be accessed until after a trainer has proven his or her skill at the Indigo Plateau.
In the anime
Major appearances
While Mewtwo has been the Pokémon of focus of two movies, it also made brief appearances in The Battle of the Badge and Showdown at the Poké-Corral in its body armor. The first instance was when Giovanni used it to battle Gary's Arcanine and Nidoking. The second time was when Mewtwo totaled Giovanni's headquarters and flew off. While a scene involving Mewtwo and Giovanni did appear in It's Mr. Mime Time, it wasn't in the movie. Mewtwo made further appearances during the openings of Jirachi Wish Maker standing on a rooftop wearing a cape, and The Rise of Darkrai, chasing a Mew. Mewtwo also appears in Aim to Be a Pokémon Master and the Pokémon Theme.
Other
A mirage Mewtwo appears in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon and is the most powerful Pokémon controlled by the Mirage Master.
Pokédex entries
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Mewtwo
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Gary's Pokédex
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In the manga
In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga
During the final volume of Magical Pokémon Journey, Hazel goes to a forest in another dimension to find Mew so it can grant her a wish, and gets trapped by Mewtwo.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Mewtwo (Adventures)
Mewtwo has a similar origin and personality to the Mewtwo that appeared in the anime. It is a genetically engineered Pokémon created by Blaine for Team Rocket by splicing Mew's DNA with his own. Blaine later defected from Team Rocket and hid himself away, as both he and Mewtwo were suffering from an illness caused by a shared psychic link due to their mutual DNA. Mewtwo went on a rampage and hid itself in the Cerulean Cave, but Red was able to capture him with a Master Ball and return him to Blaine so he could attempt to show the mutant compassion and, if possible, find a cure for their illness. Blaine and Mewtwo fought against Lance two years later, but were defeated when their condition weakened them and Blaine collapsed. The pair were later cured by the flames of Entei whom Blaine had earlier befriended and partnered with. Later, Blaine left Mewtwo on his own, and the legendary Pokémon only returned in the FireRed & LeafGreen chapter when he learned of Giovanni's plans to use Deoxys for nefarious purposes. Finally starting to speak through its mind, Mewtwo joined up with Red to attempt to defeat Deoxys and Giovanni, and with Red's help managed to defeat the duo after a tough fight that nearly killed him. It has a Quiet nature.
In the Pokémon Get da ze! manga
Shū's father is portrayed as having been the creator of Mewtwo after a failed five year search for the elusive Mew.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
- Main article: Mewtwo (Pocket Monsters)
Mewtwo is a Pokémon owned by Blue in the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga. Mewtwo becomes a "gag Pokémon" when its DNA becomes mixed with Clefairy's.
In the TCG
- Main article: Mewtwo (TCG)
Other appearances
Mewtwo is a playable character and is unlocked after a lot of playing in VS. Mode; either after 700 matches or 20 hours of combined play. The time taken is reduced by the number of human players, so Mewtwo can be unlocked after just five hours if four players are playing for the whole time.
Due to its large body and light weight, Mewtwo is easy to knock off the stage. In addition, Mewtwo is slow, lacks any fast defensive options, and also has general problems with some of its other moves such as lengthy charging and ending lag.
To make up for this, out of all other playable Pokémon, Mewtwo is the strongest in terms of percent-racking; has a tail with longer reach than most other fighters' moves; has an excellent recovery; has some of the most powerful throws in the game; and, when charged, has the strongest projectile of all playable characters (Shadow Ball).
Trophy information
Classic Mode
A genetically created Pokémon, Mewtwo is the result of many long years of research by a solitary scientist. Although Mewtwo was born from the genes of the legendary Pokémon Mew, its size and character are far different than its ancestor. Its battle abilities have been radically heightened, making it ruthless.
Adventure Mode
As Mewtwo relies mostly on its powerful brain, there are times when it scarcely uses its arms and legs. Since Mewtwo spends much of its time floating, it flies far when struck. Shadow Ball traces a jagged path once released: the longer Mewtwo holds it, the more powerful it becomes. Mewtwo uses Confusion to spin its foes around.
All-Star Mode
Mewtwo is definitely not a speedy character, but its ESP-powered grab and throw moves are comparatively strong. Teleport has a short range, but doesn't leave it open to attack. It's best used as an escape move during disturbances. Mewtwo can daze a foe if it makes eye contact and uses Disable; the move is useless unless Mewtwo is facing its enemy.
Mewtwo was cut from the sequel's roster. Internal data features data for seven characters not in the roster, with Mewtwo's data among them. It is currently unknown if it will be possible to utilize this data in any way. Known existing data within the game include: a Classic Mode "Congratulations" picture for Mewtwo; unused voice files and sound effects; and even an empty audio file for the Wiimote, whenever he would be selected on the playable roster. While there is a possibility that some of the data for Mewtwo was merely recycled from Melee, recent hacking has proven that Mewtwo was seriously considered for the game, having the most scrapped in-game files than any of the other cut characters. Instead, Mewtwo appears as a collectible trophy after clearing All-Star mode on Intense difficulty.
It was most likely replaced by Lucario, since it shares several similar moves with it.
Trophy information
"A Genetic Pokémon. This legendary Pokémon was based on a recombination of Mew's DNA, created by a scientist after years of research. However, Mewtwo greatly differs from Mew in both size and personality and is said to be the most twisted and savage Pokémon ever. Mewtwo has incredibly high combat abilities and uses Psychic- type attacks."
Merchandise
Mewtwo was one of the first four Pokémon designs revealed when the Pokémon 151 brand was first announced. In the shirt design, two Mewtwo are holding a 150 Crest with a DNA strand as its header. On top of it is a crown with a Poké Ball as its jewel.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene splicing and DNA engineering experiments.
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Its DNA is almost the same as Mew's. However, its size and disposition are vastly different.
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A vicious psychic Pokémon created by genetic engineering. Its cold glowing eyes strike fear into the hearts of its enemies
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Because its battle abilities were raised to the ultimate level, it thinks only of defeating its foes.
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It usually remains motionless to conserve energy, so that it may unleash its full power in battle.
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A vicious psychic Pokémon created by genetic engineering. Its cold, glowing eyes strike fear into its enemy.
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Mewtwo is a Pokémon that was created by genetic manipulation. However, even though the scientific power of humans created this Pokémon's body, they failed to endow Mewtwo with a compassionate heart.
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A Pokémon that was created by genetic manipulation. However, even though the scientific power of humans made its body, they failed to give it a warm heart.
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A Pokémon whose genetic code was repeatedly recombined for research. It turned vicious as a result.
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It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene-splicing and DNA-engineering experiments.
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A Pokémon created by recombining Mew's genes. It's said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
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Because its battle abilities were raised to the ultimate level, it thinks only of defeating its foes.
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It usually remains motionless to conserve energy, so that it may unleash its full power in battle.
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A Pokémon created by recombining Mew's genes. It's said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
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No Pokédex data is available.
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Game locations
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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In side games
Mewtwo is only obtainable in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time after downloading a Wonder Mail from the Nintendo WFC.
In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
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166 - 213
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322 - 416
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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143 - 226
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281 - 447
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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121 - 200
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238 - 394
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 154.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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- A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Mewtwo can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Mewtwo cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mewtwo
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Mewtwo
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see move tutor moves from other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Mewtwo was the first Pokémon seen in the English dub, as it appears at the very beginning of the first dub opening.
- Mewtwo has the second highest Special Attack in the game, surpassed only by the Attack Forme of Deoxys.
- Therefore it has the highest Special Attack of all non-event Pokémon.
- Mewtwo and Lugia have the highest base stat total of all Psychic-types.
- In Generation I, Mewtwo had a base stat total of 590, the highest of any non-glitch Pokémon at the time. The Generation II special split increased its stat total to 680, where it was later joined by several other Pokémon and finally surpassed by Arceus's total of 720.
- Mewtwo is the only Pokémon with a 680 base stat total that is not a version mascot and is also the only one that is not part of any legendary trios.
- A Shiny Mewtwo from Gold, Silver, and Crystal will appear black instead of green when viewed through Pokémon Stadium 2.
- A journal quote from the Pokémon Mansion states that Mewtwo's birthday is February 6.
- Mewtwo can learn damaging moves of all types except Dragon.
- An image of Mewtwo is seen on the door to Bill's lighthouse in Mystery at the Lighthouse, even though Mewtwo was a secret Pokémon in the anime at that time.
- Although intended to be a stronger variation of Mew in all respects, Mewtwo can learn fewer moves, has two lower potential Pokéathlon stats, and has a lower base Defense and Special Defense.
- Although Mewtwo is a clone of Mew, it comes before Mew in the Pokédex.
- While most other legendary Pokémon that are its equal in terms of base stat totals have a signature move, Mewtwo did not receive one until Generation V, when it became the only Pokémon able to learn Psystrike.
- Mewtwo's base stats are numerically the same as Lugia and Ho-Oh's, only with a different arrangement.
- Mewtwo's known abilities are shared with another Pokémon, Vespiquen.
- Niue released a one-dollar coin featuring Mewtwo as part of a commemorative promotion for the Pokémon franchise, with Mewtwo on one side and the nation's coat of arms on the other.
Origin
Like Mew, Mewtwo has some feline characteristics. Its body structure is much larger as a result of gene splicing. Mewtwo looks similar to Giygas's appearance in Mother; this may be because some of the people who had previously worked on the Mother series also worked on the Pokémon series. Mewtwo also shares some aspects with the Grey alien.
Name origin
Mewtwo's name is a combination of Mew, referring to the Pokémon on which it was based, and two, indicating that it is a clone of Mew. It also sounds somewhat phonetically similar to the English word mutant (myūtanto).
In other languages
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| German
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Mewtu
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Mewtwo
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| Korean
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뮤츠 Myucheu
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| Chinese (Mandarin)
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超夢 / 超梦 Chāomèng
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Can either mean "Ultimate dream" or "To transcend dreams". 超 may also be a reference to 超能力 Chāonénglì.
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超夢夢 Chīumuhngmuhng
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Similar to the Mandarin name with the last character repeated. Alternatively, it can be taken as "Super Mew".
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Related articles
External links
Notes
BrightPowder (100%)
King's Rock (100%)
For other sprites and images, please see Mewtwo images on Bulbagarden Archives.
