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[[Image:Mewtwoanime.jpg|thumb|right|Mewtwo on a rooftop]]
{{AnimePokémonInfobox
'''Mewtwo''' (Japanese: '''ミュウツー''') is a {{t|Psychic}}-type Pokémon cloned from a {{p|Mew}}. His Japanese voice actors are 市村正親 ''[[Masachika Ichimura]]'' (adult) and 瀧本富士子 ''[[Fujiko Takimoto]]'' (child). His English voice actors are [[Phillip Bartlett]] (''[[Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'') and [[Dan Green]] (''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'')
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|ball=None
|nickname=Mewtwo
|jnickname=ミュウツー
|tmnickname=Mewtwo
|pokemonname=Mewtwo
|image=[[File:Mewtwo Journeys.png|300px]]
|caption=Mewtwo in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''
|gender=Unknown{{tt|*|Referred to as male in Mewtwo Returns dub}}<!--Do not state Mewtwo's gender as genderless since Pokémon who are genderless in the games can have genders in the anime-->
|ability={{a|Pressure}}{{tt|*|Games only, via event distribution}}
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|prevonum=150
|location=[[New Island]]
|released=yes
|releaseep=EP065
|releasename=Showdown at the Po-ké Corral
|noevo=incap
|current=Unknown
|enva1=Philip Bartlett{{tt|*|M01}}<!--Do NOT change to Jay Goede, we use the name the actor was credited for and Goede was credited as Bartlett in M01.--><br>[[Dan Green]]{{tt|*|Mewtwo Returns, M22, JN046}}
|java1=Masachika Ichimura<br>Shōtarō Morikubo{{tt|*|child, M01}}<br>Fujiko Takimoto{{tt|*|child, Birth of Mewtwo}}
}}


The story of Mewtwo is chronicled in ''[[The Birth of Mewtwo]]'' (CD drama), ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'' (movie), and ''Mewtwo Returns'' (TV special). He made a brief appearance in the Pokémon [[Pokémon anime|television series]] in [[EP063]] when [[Giovanni]] used him to defeat [[Gary Oak]].
'''Mewtwo''' (Japanese: '''ミュウツー''' ''Mewtwo'') is a {{type|Psychic}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] who was [[Cloning|cloned]] from a {{p|Mew}}. It is a main character in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and has also made multiple appearances in the main series episodes and other media.


Approximately twenty years before the present, [[Team Rocket]] discovered that a Mew was living in the [[wp:Andes|Andes Mountains]]. Many years later, under the orders of its new leader, [[Giovanni]], Rocket members went back to the area to search for fossils. They succeeded in finding an eyelash belonging to Mew. Giovanni asked [[Dr. Fuji]] to clone Mew for him. Fuji agreed because he wanted to use Team Rocket's research funds to attempt to clone his deceased daughter, [[Amber (anime)|Amber]].
During the beginning of ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'' and in its lead-up episodes (''[[EP064|The Battle of the Badge]]'', ''[[EP065|It's Mr. Mime Time]]'', and ''[[EP066|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]''), Mewtwo is seen working for {{an|Giovanni}}. This has led to Mewtwo being associated with [[Giovanni]] in other [[canon]]s as well, with him even being depicted as Mewtwo's {{pkmn|Trainer}} in some of his appearances, such as {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} and {{g|Masters EX}}.


One month after the discovery of the eyelash, Mewtwo was successfully created and was stored on [[New Island]]. At this point, he was still not fully grown and lived in a large test tube alongside a tube containing Amber. Fuji and Giovanni thought Mewtwo was sleeping inside his tube, but he was able to communicate telepathically with Amber. However, because the lifeforce of a human is not as strong as a Pokémon's, the Amber clone died.
==In animation==
===History===
====[[Original series]]====
[[File:Young Mewtwo crying.png|thumb|left|250px|Young Mewtwo crying as Ambertwo dies]]
[[File:Mewtwo M01.png|thumb|250px|Mewtwo in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'']]
=====Kanto=====
Approximately twenty years ago, [[Team Rocket]] discovered that a {{p|Mew}} was living in [[Guyana]]. Many years later, under the orders of the new boss {{an|Giovanni}}, an expedition team of Team Rocket scientists traveled to the area to search for a fossil of Mew, and succeeded in finding an eyelash belonging to it. Giovanni hired {{an|Dr. Fuji}} to clone Mew for him and create the most powerful Pokémon in existence. Fuji agreed, but only in order to continue his research into cloning his deceased daughter, {{an|Amber}}.


Eventually, Mewtwo fully matured and broke out of his test tube. Those responsible for his creation were happy that they succeeded in their goal of creating the world's most powerful Pokémon. Enraged and confused about the circumstances that led to his creation and powers, Mewtwo attacked the scientists on New Island. A computer attacked and attempted to kill him to protect the scientists, but Mewtwo quickly recovered and destroyed the island and everyone on it.
One month after the discovery of the eyelash, Mewtwo was successfully created and stored at [[New Island]]. At this point, it was still not fully grown and lived in a large tank beside others that contained {{p|Bulbasaur}}two, {{p|Squirtle}}two, {{p|Charmander}}two, and Ambertwo. Fuji and the other scientists thought that Mewtwo was unconscious inside its tube, but it was able to communicate telepathically with Ambertwo and the other clones. However, because the cloning process requires a strong life force, all four other clones died. Before this, Mew was revealed to have an immortal life force, explaining why Mew's DNA sample made a successful clone in Mewtwo.


Later, Giovanni found Mewtwo and convinced him to help with Team Rocket's goal of controlling the world. Mewtwo's power was harnessed in armor. Eventually Mewtwo became tired of being used by Giovanni. He developed a strong hatred for humans, who he thought were weak beings only interested in power and greed, and he also despised the [[Captured Pokémon|Pokémon who served humans]]. He escaped from Giovanni, destroying Team Rocket headquarters in the process. He relocated to New Island, his birthplace. There he issued a challenge to several strong Pokémon trainers, including [[Ash Ketchum]]. Only a handful of trainers made the hard trip to the island, and Mewtwo challenged them to prove his superiority. However, before he could defeat the trainers and move out into the world, Mew appeared. The two Pokémon fought and only stopped when Ash's life was put in danger. Mew convinced Mewtwo to stop his destructive rampage. Mewtwo, wanting to find himself, erased the memories of those present and left New Island for [[Johto]].
Over the years, Mewtwo matured and grew confused over its origin and place in the world. After resolving to figure out where it belongs, Mewtwo broke out of its tank, with Mewtwo exchanging some words with its creators while asking about the nature of its existence and its destiny. The Team Rocket scientists were happy that they had succeeded in creating the most powerful Pokémon in the world, but that joy turned to horror once Mewtwo retaliated. Realizing that it was just an experiment of mankind, Mewtwo unleashed its fury upon them. Despite the efforts of the security systems that were designed to control it, Mewtwo destroyed the laboratory on New Island and all of the scientists in it.


A few years later, Giovanni found Mewtwo's hiding place and began a plan to capture him once again. However, this plan was foiled when he once again met with Ash, who did not remember his previous encounter with Mewtwo. Giovanni restrained Mewtwo, but Ash and friends helped him to escape and defeat Giovanni. At the end of the ordeal, Mewtwo decided to move throughout the world searching for the meaning of his life.
[[File:Mewtwo M22.png|thumb|250px|Mewtwo in ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'']]
Immediately thereafter, Giovanni found Mewtwo and convinced it to help with Team Rocket's goal of controlling the world. Mewtwo's power was focused as well as restrained by a robotic suit of armor as it performed tasks, such as battling for Giovanni in the [[Viridian Gym]] and helping Team Rocket capture Pokémon. [[EP063|At one point]], Giovanni, after temporarily (at the time) abdicating the Viridian Gym to [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}, utilized Mewtwo for what was presumably a very serious matter. Mewtwo eventually became tired of being used by Giovanni. It developed a strong hatred for humans and felt that they were weak and selfish beings who were only interested in power and wealth; it also despised the [[Caught Pokémon|Pokémon who served humans]]. Mewtwo escaped from Giovanni, destroying Team Rocket headquarters in the process (something that the [[Team Rocket trio]] witnessed around [[EP065|the time]] they themselves momentarily considered defecting from Team Rocket), and relocated to its birthplace on New Island and built a castle there.


In the epilogue to ''Mewtwo Returns'' and in some TV series opening sequences and movie previews, Mewtwo has been seen wearing a plain brown cape and moving across rooftops at night.
Mewtwo issued a challenge to several strong [[Pokémon Trainer]]s, including [[Ash Ketchum]]. It used its powers to create a storm that would serve as a test to see who could make it to the island. Only a handful of Trainers decided to brave the storm and arrive, including Ash and {{ashfr}}. Upon revealing itself, Mewtwo challenged the Trainers with its clone Pokémon—{{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, and {{p|Charizard}}—to prove its superiority to human Trainers and the superiority of cloned Pokémon in comparison to trained Pokémon. To do this, Mewtwo used a variation of the {{DL|Poké Ball|Other variants|Poké Balls}} used by Trainers. Once caught in the Balls, the Trainers' Pokémon were cloned in a downstairs laboratory. However, before Mewtwo could defeat the Trainers and move out into the world, {{OBP|Mew|M01}} appeared. Mew and Mewtwo fought at length, ceasing only when Ash—exasperated over the drawn-out and fruitless battling—ran into the fray and was caught in their crossfire, which turned his body to stone. After Ash was revived by the tears of the nearby Pokémon, clone and original alike, Mewtwo experienced a change of heart and no longer sought to conquer the world. Mewtwo reasoned that it would be best if no one remembered the events that had transpired, so it erased the memories of all the people and Pokémon and transported everyone but Team Rocket back to the mainland. Mewtwo and Mew left New Island with the cloned Pokémon to seek a proper place for themselves.


==Moves used==
[[File:Mewtwo in the City.png|thumb|220px|Mewtwo overlooking an unknown city]]
* {{m|Psychic}}
=====Johto=====
* {{m|Barrier}}
Soon afterwards, Mewtwo and the clones migrated to [[Johto]] and eventually settled on [[Mount Quena]]. To prevent them from having any encounters with humans, Mewtwo frequently used severe storms to make the mountain inaccessible. One day, a bus full of people was nearly knocked off the road, so Mewtwo decided to use its telekinesis to right the bus and prevent an accident. After its actions were questioned, it explained to its fellow clones that a bus crash would attract even more humans. However, Meowthtwo believed that the act may have also been due to a growing soft spot for humanity, which Mewtwo vehemently denied.
* {{m|Shadow Ball}}
 
* {{m|Counter}}
After a few years, Giovanni found Mewtwo's hiding place using one of Team Rocket's satellites and began a plan to capture it once again. However, this plan was foiled when Mewtwo again met with Ash, who did not remember their previous encounter. Giovanni restrained Mewtwo, but Ash and {{ashfr}} helped it to escape and defeat Giovanni. At the end of the ordeal, Mewtwo erased Giovanni and his soldiers' memories and decided to move throughout the world, searching for the meaning of its life.
* {{m|Swift}}
 
=====Unknown city=====
In the epilogue to ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'' and in some openings and movie previews, Mewtwo has been seen wearing a plain brown cape and moving across rooftops at night.
 
====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
[[File:JN046.png|thumb|left|250px|Mewtwo preparing to battle Ash and Goh]]
Since its departure from Mount Quena, Mewtwo began protecting several Pokémon that had been abused by humans. They eventually settled on the isolated [[Cero Island]] to live in peace.
 
In ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]'', Ash and [[Goh]] traveled to Cero Island after [[Professor Cerise]] detected an energy signature similar to that of {{an|Mew}} coming from that location. After wandering around the island's wilderness for some time, Ash and Goh fell over a waterfall but were seemingly saved by Mewtwo, who rendered them unconscious and teleported them to a giant tree somewhere on the island. They encountered the Pokémon in Mewtwo's protection shortly before Mewtwo itself appeared and confronted them. Ash, recalling their previous encounter, recognized it, while Mewtwo did not indicate whether it remembered Ash or not. Mewtwo demanded to know why they had come to the sanctuary, leading Goh to reveal his search for Mew. In response, Mewtwo questioned how capturing all of the Pokémon in the world would lead Goh to Mew. Goh explained his belief that capturing Pokémon helps to understand them, and that capturing all Pokémon would thus help him understand Mew since it has the genes of all Pokémon species. Recognizing that Mewtwo was a Pokémon itself, he challenged it with the intent of capturing it. Mewtwo warned them that it was created to be the strongest Pokémon in the world, which motivated Ash to challenge it as well, in order to push himself further down the road to becoming a Pokémon Master. Smiling at their dedication to their dreams, Mewtwo consented to a battle. Despite Ash and Goh's best efforts, Mewtwo easily defeated Pikachu, {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}}, and {{AP|Lucario}}.
 
After the battle, Mewtwo asked Ash and Goh if they would still pursue their dreams, even though there would be many challenges ahead. In response, they affirmed their dedication to their goals, saying they could rely on their friends. Encouraged by this, Mewtwo revealed its role in protecting the abused Pokémon. Deciding to leave Cero Island with the Pokémon under its protection, Mewtwo parted with Ash and Goh, bidding them farewell with the promise that their journeys had only just begun before teleporting them back to the [[Cerise Laboratory]], allowing them to retain their memories of the encounter.
 
Mewtwo was mentioned in ''[[JN133|The Mew from Here!]]'', where Goh used its energy signature to try to find Mew on [[Faraway Island]], with [[Professor Amaranth]] having redesigned Goh's sensor device to work based on the data from his encounter with Mewtwo on Cero Island.
 
Mewtwo briefly appeared alongside its friends in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]'', flying off in the background as Ash and Goh rode on {{p|Lugia}}.
 
===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Giovanni and Mewtwo.png|thumb|250px|Mewtwo and Giovanni]]
Throughout the course of the [[M01|first movie]], Mewtwo viewed all humans as its enemy, as [[Team Rocket]]'s boss {{an|Giovanni}} would usually rely on it for his evil deeds, and the scientists strongly implied they were more pleased with the project being a success than its actual worth as a living being. However, ever since {{Ash}} was petrified by the attacks of both Mewtwo and {{OBP|Mew|M01}}, Mewtwo had a change of heart and did everything to make sure that no one remembered what happened.
 
Its personality and motives beyond the initial misanthropy were largely different between the Japanese version and the English dub of the original movie. In the former, Mewtwo was insecure about its place in the world largely due to its status as a clone, and it preferred having a more direct confrontation between humanity and naturally-born Pokémon as revenge via its own cloned Pokémon, with the hurricane being more of a means to an end in bringing about this confrontation. In the latter, Mewtwo is significantly more confident in his status as stronger than any known Pokémon in existence, including its template, and it fully intended to destroy the entire world via hurricane as revenge against humanity. On a similar note, Mewtwo also had different reactions regarding developments to its plan, particularly the sudden appearance of its cloned Pokémon. In the Japanese version, he was taken by surprise by the explosion of its lab beneath them, while in the English version, it instead proudly declared "behold!", implying that it anticipated the lab explosion to occur as part of unveiling its clone army. Its characterization in the dub for [[M22|the remake]] is much closer to that seen in the Japanese version.
 
It had calmed down considerably since the events in Kanto, and Mewtwo had grown into a guardian figure for its fellow clones. While it still questioned its place in the world, it felt responsible for its clones and was willing to sacrifice itself in order to keep them safe from harm. While still cautious regarding humans, Mewtwo was also willing to save them if the need called for it, such as when it used Psychic powers to save a busload of tourists; in the Japanese version, it conceded to Meowth-two's speculation that it did this due to having some care for the well-being of the humans (although it was mostly out of pragmatism due to wanting to avoid the risk of being discovered by the resulting news choppers). Its view on humanity was further changed as Ash helped Mewtwo to Purity Spring, when Mewtwo wondered why Ash would help it, Ash claimed that no one needs a reason to help someone. Mewtwo's outlook on life was further influenced by how the spring affected it. As the waters had the same restoring effect on it as they did on other Pokémon, it concluded that the world was its rightful place as well.
 
After the military operation on Mount Quena came to a head, Mewtwo had initially contemplated on erasing the memories of everyone involved. However, it took {{MTR}}'s speech into consideration, as erasing their memories would prevent the clones from learning about their past, and forgetting would not change the fact that things happen. Mewtwo decided to only erase the memories of Team Rocket—excluding [[Jessie]], [[James]], and Meowth—and departed.
 
By ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', Mewtwo had again taken up the role of a protector, this time to a group of Pokémon abused by humans. Even though it did not try to hide its strength, it had mellowed even further following the Mount Quena events, to the point where Ash and Goh's dedication to their dreams made it smile.
 
===Forms===
:''See also: [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Mewtwo|List of Pokémon with form differences → Mewtwo]]''
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{psychic color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Armored Mewtwo<br><small>(''{{color2|000|M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back}}'')
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Armored Mewtwo<br><small>(''{{color2|000|M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution}}'')
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Mewtwo in armor.png|x200px]]
| [[File:Armored Mewtwo M22.png|x200px]]
|}
{{-}}
 
===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|psychic||Mewtwo {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Psychic|1=Shadow Ball}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Psychic|1=Shadow Ball}}|image2=Mewtwo {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Barrier|1=Counter}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Barrier|1=Counter}}}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|EP063|The Battle of the Badge|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Hyper Beam|The Birth of Mewtwo|The Birth of Mewtwo}}
{{anmov|normal|Recover|The Birth of Mewtwo|The Birth of Mewtwo}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|The Birth of Mewtwo|The Birth of Mewtwo}}
{{anmov|psychic|Barrier|M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Counter|M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|ghost|Shadow Ball|M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|psychic}}
 
* Mewtwo has only used {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Recover}}, and {{m|Swift}} in the radio drama ''[[The Birth of Mewtwo]]'', so it is has never been seen using these moves.
 
===Pokémon===
{{MissingInfo|2|enva|java}}
====Created====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Pikachu
|gender=male
|main=Pikachutwo
|nick=Pikachutwo
|type1=Electric
|img=Pikachutwo.png
|cap=Pikachutwo in Mewtwo Returns
|img2=Pikachutwo M22.png
|cap2=Pikachutwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Megumi Hayashibara
|desc={{p|Pikachu}} was cloned from [[Ash's Pikachu]] and battled him. Dubbed "Pikachutwo" and "Pikatwo" by the fandom, this clone was also central to the plot of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Meowth
|gender=male
|nick=Meowthtwo
|type1=Normal
|img=Meowthtwo.png
|cap=Meowthtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|img2=Meowthtwo M22.png
|cap2=Meowthtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vajp=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Chiyako Shibahara
|vajpnote=[[M01]]
|vajp2=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Misuzu Togashi
|vajp2note=[[M22]]
|vaen=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Chiyako Shibahara
|desc={{p|Meowth}} was cloned from {{TRT}}'s {{MTR}}. He was the only clone who refused to fight his counterpart. Dubbed "Meowthtwo" (Japanese: Nyarthtwo) by the fandom, this clone was also central to the plot of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''. He was seen often with Pikachutwo in that special.
 
Unlike the Meowth he was cloned from, Meowthtwo is incapable of speaking human language, as that trait was a learned behavior, and thus not carried in Meowth's genetic makeup.
 
None of Meowthtwo's moves are known.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Venusaur
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|nick=Venusaurtwo
|img=Venusaur Clone.png
|cap=Venusaurtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|img2=Venusaur Clone M22.png
|cap2=Venusaurtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vajp=Ryūzaburō Ōtomo
|vajpnote=[[M01]]
|vajp2=Tsuguo Mogami
|vajp2note=[[M22]]
|desc=This {{p|Venusaur}} battled [[Corey]]'s Venusaur, Bruteroot. It easily defeated Bruteroot, first blocking its {{m|Razor Leaf}} and then using its vines to send it flying.
 
Venusaurtwo's known moves are {{m|Vine Whip}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}{{tt|*|seen from cloned Pokémon}}, and {{m|Leaf Storm}}{{tt|*|M22}}.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Charizard
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|nick=Charizardtwo
|img=Charizard Clone.png
|cap=Charizardtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|img2=Charizard Clone M22.png
|cap2=Charizardtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vajp=Ryota Iwasaki
|vajpnote=[[M22]]
|desc=Mewtwo's cloned {{p|Charizard}} battled [[Ash's Charizard]], winning the match easily.
 
Charizardtwo's known moves are {{m|Flamethrower}} and {{m|Seismic Toss}}.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Blastoise
|type1=Water
|nick=Blastoisetwo
|img=Blastoise Clone.png
|cap=Blastoisetwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|img2=Blastoise Clone M22.png
|cap2=Blastoisetwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=The cloned {{p|Blastoise}} battled [[Neesha]]'s own Blastoise, Shellshocker. It easily defeated Shellshocker with a single attack.
 
Blastoisetwo's known moves are {{m|Rapid Spin}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}}{{tt|*|seen from cloned Pokémon}}, and {{m|Skull Bash}}{{tt|*|M22}}.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Cloned Pokémon
|type1=???
|img=Mewtwo Clones.png
|cap=Mewtwo clones in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|img2=Mewtwo Clones M22.png
|cap2=Mewtwo clones in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|desc=Mewtwo cloned many of the Pokémon owned by the Trainers that came to [[New Island]]. Other than the Pokémon already mentioned above, Mewtwo's army included Pokémon cloned from [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] and {{AP|Squirtle}}; [[Misty's Psyduck]]; [[Brock's Vulpix]]; [[Corey]]'s {{p|Pidgeot}}, {{p|Scyther}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Rhyhorn}}, and {{p|Sandslash}}; [[Neesha]]'s {{p|Wigglytuff}}, {{p|Rapidash}}, {{p|Dewgong}}, {{p|Vileplume}}, and {{p|Ninetales}}; and [[Fergus]]'s {{p|Gyarados}}, {{p|Nidoqueen}}, {{p|Seadra}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Golduck}}, and {{p|Tentacruel}}.
 
Bulbasaurtwo's only known move is {{m|Vine Whip}}.<br/>
Other cloned Pokémon's moves are unknown.}}
 
====Befriended====
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Bulbasaurtwo, Charmandertwo, and Squirtletwo
|type1=Kanto
|img=Kanto first partner Clones.png
|epnum=The Birth of Mewtwo
|epname=The Birth of Mewtwo
|vajp=Etsuko Kozakura
|vajpnote=Bulbasaurtwo
|vajp2=Yūji Ueda
|vajp2note=Charmandertwo
|vajp3=Satomi Koorogi
|vajp3note=Squirtletwo
|vaen=Tara Jayne
|vaennote=Bulbasaurtwo
|vaen2=Michael Haigney
|vaen2note=Charmandertwo
|vaen3=Eric Stuart
|vaen3note=Squirtletwo
|desc={{p|Bulbasaur}}two, {{p|Charmander}}two, and {{p|Squirtle}}two are three of the original cloning attempts made by {{an|Dr. Fuji}}, along with {{an|Amber}}two and Mewtwo itself. They were created after Ambertwo and before Mewtwo, but the cloning attempts failed and all three Pokémon died shortly thereafter, followed soon by Ambertwo.
 
None of their moves are known.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Pokémon friends
|type1=???
|img=Mewtwo Pokémon JN.png
|epnum=JN046
|epname=Getting More Than You Battled For!
|desc=Since leaving Mount Quena, Mewtwo began protecting several Pokémon that had been abused by humans. They eventually settled on the isolated [[Cero Island]] to live in peace and quiet. They included two {{p|Mareep}}, a {{p|Mudbray}}, a {{p|Buneary}}, a {{p|Patrat}}, a {{p|Skitty}}, and a {{p|Skiddo}}.
 
After Mewtwo battled {{Ash}} and [[Goh]], Mewtwo decided to leave Cero Island with them.
 
They briefly appeared alongside Mewtwo in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]'', flying off in the background as Ash and Goh rode on {{p|Lugia}}.
 
None of their moves are known.}}
 
====Used====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Fearow
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Camera Fearow.png
|cap=Fearow in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|img2=Camera Fearow M22.png
|cap2=Fearow in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|desc=Mewtwo used this {{p|Fearow}} to find Trainers worthy of coming to [[New Island]]. It has a camera attached to its neck so Mewtwo can see what it flies over and choose worthy Trainers.
 
None of Fearow's moves are known.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Dragonite
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Messenger Dragonite.png
|cap=Dragonite in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|img2=Messenger Dragonite M22.png
|cap2=Dragonite in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vajp=Mitsuru Ogata
|vaen=Mitsuru Ogata
|desc=Mewtwo used this {{p|Dragonite}} as a messenger to deliver invitations for Trainers to come to [[New Island]]. In the remake, Ash's Charizard also briefly attacked the Dragonite as it was delivering the message.
 
None of Dragonite's moves are known.}}
 
===Artwork===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}" | [[File:Pocket Monsters 2019 poster 2.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}" | [[File:Pocket Monsters 2019 poster 3.png|x200px]]
|-
| Third poster for the Japanese version of<br>''{{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''
| Fourth poster for the Japanese version of<br>''{{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''
|}
 
===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{psychic color}}|bordercolor={{psychic color light}}
|ja=市村正親 ''Masachika Ichimura''<br>森久保祥太郎 ''Shotaro Morikubo'' (child; [[M01]])<br>瀧本富士子 ''Fujiko Takimoto'' (child; [[The Birth of Mewtwo]])
|en=Philip Bartlett ([[M01]])<br>[[Dan Green]] ([[Mewtwo Returns]], [[M22]], [[JN046]])<br>Unknown (child)
|ar=سام غصن ''Sam Ghusen''
|cs=Jaromír Meduna ([[M01]])<br>Martin Zahálka ([[M22]])
|it=Mario Zucca
|pt_br=Guilherme Briggs<br>Felipe Grinnan ([[JN046]])
|pt_eu=Carlos Freixo<br>Raul Constante Pereira ([[M22]], [[JN046]])
|de=Frank Muth
|id=Fitra Hartono ([[M22]])<br>Rahmad Ilmanto ([[JN046]])
|es_eu=Luis Bajo
|es_la=Enrique Mederos ([[M01]], [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br>Luis Leonardo Suarez ([[M22]], [[JN046]])
|nl=Victor van Swaay
|fi=Jussi Lampi ([[M01]], [[M22]])<br>Pasi Ruohonen ([[Mewtwo Returns]])
|fr_eu=Jean-Marc Delhausse
|fr_ca=Benoît Marleau
|he=מיכה אוזין סליאן ''Micha Uzin Salian'' ([[M01]], [[Mewtwo Returns]], [[M22]])<br>יורם יוספסברג ''Yoram Yosephsberg'' ([[JN046]])
|no=Ivar Nørve
|ru=Олег Куценко ''Oleg Kutsenko''<br>Владимир Антоник ''Vladimir Antonik'' ([[M22]])
|sv=Stephan Karlsén
|pl=Marek Obertyn ([[M01]], [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br>Szymon Kuśmider ([[M22]], [[JN046]])
|hu=Attila Kaszás ([[M01]])<br>Frigyes Hollósi ([[Mewtwo Returns]])
|th=สุวิวัฒน์ วัฒนาพิริยะอมร ([[M22]])
|vi=Lê Quốc Trung ([[M22]])
|hi={{wp|Sanket Mhatre (voice actor)|Sanket Mhatre}} ([[M01]])<br>Arvind Mehra ([[M22]])
|tr=Ayhan Kahya}}
 
==In the games==
===In the core series===
Giovanni's Mewtwo appears in the following games. Its moveset and [[Mega Stone]] differs between [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]].
 
{|
! [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun]]
! [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon]]
|-
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=USUM
|ndex=150
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|level=70
|type1=Psychic
|ability=Pressure
|held=Mewtwonite X
|move1=Zen Headbutt|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Drain Punch|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=USUM
|ndex=150
|pokemon=Mewtwo
|level=70
|type1=Psychic
|ability=Pressure
|held=Mewtwonite Y
|move1=Psystrike|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
|move2=Aura Sphere|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Special
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ice Beam|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
|}
 
===In events===
A special Mewtwo based on the version that appeared in the [[M22|twenty-second movie]] was distributed via serial code to Japanese players of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] as a preorder bonus for attendants of the movie. The serial code was available from April 12 to July 11, 2019, and was redeemable until September 30, 2019. The Mewtwo has maxed out [[awakening values|AV]]s in every stat, and has a [[Combat Power|CP]] of 10000.
 
The [[Original Trainer|OT]] of Mewtwo, "Professor", possibly refers to {{an|Dr. Fuji}}. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the premiere date of the first Pokémon movie in Japan, July 18, 1998.
 
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|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Barrier|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Calm Mind|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status
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{{G7event/entrybottom|pe|serial code|hide|hide|April 12 to September 30, 2019}}
{{G8event/footer|multiredeem=yes}}
 
{{bulbanews|Mewtwo to be distributed for Let's Go games in UK, France, Germany}}
A special Mewtwo with the [[Original Trainer|OT]] [[Giovanni]] was available via serial code to players of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] at the {{wp|Smyths}} store in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}} and {{pmin|Germany}} from August 9 to September 6, 2019 and at PicWicToys stores in {{pmin|France}} starting August 9, 2019. The Mewtwo has maxed out [[awakening values|AV]]s in every stat. It is being distributed to promote the new TCG expansion, ''{{TCG|Unified Minds|Sun & Moon—Unified Minds}}''.
 
The same Mewtwo was distributed in North America via [[Pokémon Pass]] the app [[Pokémon Pass]] at participating {{wp|Best Buy}} stores from November 4–14, 2019. The codes are valid from November 4, 2019 to March 5, 2020.
 
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|ability=Pressure
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|move1=Amnesia|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Teleport|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Recover|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status
}}
{{G7event/entry|pe|serial code|hide|hide|{{tt|August 9, 2019 to April 30, 2020|European}}}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|pe|serial code|hide|hide|{{tt|November 4, 2019 to March 5, 2020|North American}}}}
{{G8event/footer}}
 
[http://web.archive.org/web/20200930121333/https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/m22gift A special Mewtwo] was available via serial code to players in {{pmin|South Korea}} as a bonus for attendants of the Korean dub screening of the twenty-second movie, ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'', on September 30, 2020. The serial was redeemable from September 30 to November 30, 2020. The Mewtwo has maxed out [[awakening values|AV]]s in every stat, three {{IV}}s of 31 and three IVs of 30, and a [[Combat Power|CP]] of 10000.
 
{{PEevent/head|wcid=1006|wctitle=Mewtwo Gift
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Mewtwo
|nick=뮤츠
|level=70
|ndex=150
|type=Psychic
|ot=박사
|id=200930
|ability=Pressure
|nature=Quiet
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon Movie
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Barrier|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Calm Mind|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status
}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|pe|serial code|hide|hide|September 30 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Korean}}
 
===In the spin-off games===
[[File:Pikachutwo Puzzle League.png|thumb|200px|Mewtwo in official Pokémon Puzzle League artwork]]
====[[Pokémon Ga-Olé]]====
Mewtwo appears in [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]].
 
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/header|Psychic}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Mewtwo|Movie 2019}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Psychic|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/footer|Psychic}}
 
====[[Pokémon GO]]====
A special Mewtwo wearing an exosuit could be encountered and caught in 5-star {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s from July 10 to July 31, 2019, to tie into the Japanese release of ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]''. It was brought back to raids from February 25 to March 2, 2020 for the international release of the film, this time knowing {{DL|Psystrike (move)|Pokémon GO|Psystrike}} as an event-exclusive move. Its cloned Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, and Pikachu were also made available during this event. Unlike other [[Event Pokémon (GO)|Event Pokémon]], Armored Mewtwo's base stats and move pool are unique from its base form's.
 
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{psychic color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
|-
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:GO150A.png|100px]]
|- style="font-size:80%"
| Armored Mewtwo
|}
 
Additionally, {{OBP|Giovanni|GO}} used [[Shadow Pokémon (GO)|Shadow]] Mewtwo during the [[Team GO Rocket]] takeover of GO Fest 2020. He also used Shadow Mewtwo during a Team GO Rocket rotation.
 
====[[Pokémon Masters EX]]====
{{main|Giovanni (Masters)#Mewtwo}}
Giovanni's Mewtwo appears alongside Giovanni as a [[sync pair]].
 
{{PairDex/h|Psychic}}
{{PairDex|074|Giovanni|trainerlink=Giovanni (Masters)#Mewtwo|trainerimg=Giovanni|0150|Mewtwo|mega=Mewtwonite Y|form=[[Mega Evolution|Mega Mewtwo Y]]|Psychic|Dark|Special Strike|6|Legendary Adventures<br>''Lurking Shadow''}}
|}
 
====[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]====
On the Very Hard and Super Hard difficulties of [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], Mewtwo states it is the Puzzle Master and is the final opponent to defeat. In the background of the battle, an image of Mewtwo is seen along with several of its cloned Pokémon.
=====Pokémon=====
{| style="float:left; width: 96px"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Mewtwo (M01)|Pikachutwo|025Pikachu.png|electric|size=100px|link=Pikachutwo}}
| {{ActivePoké|Mewtwo (M01)|Squirtle (clone)|007Squirtle.png|water|size=100px|link=Squirtle (Pokémon)}}
| {{ActivePoké|Mewtwo (M01)|Bulbasaur (clone)|001Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison|size=100px|link=Bulbasaur (Pokémon)}}
|}
{{left clear}}
 
====[[Pokémon Zany Cards]]====
Mewtwo appears in [[Pokémon Zany Cards]] alongside Giovanni as Wild Match opponents and Special Seven opponents.
 
==In the manga==
===Movie adaptations===
[[File:Armored Mewtwo M01 manga.png|thumb|150px|Mewtwo in ''{{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!}}'']]
====Mewtwo Strikes Back!====
Mewtwo appeared in the {{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!|manga adaptation}} of the first movie. Although his overall role in the adaptation was the same, he notably had a much different backstory.<ref>This is because the original theatrical script, used as the basis for the manga adaptation, did not include either [[The Birth of Mewtwo]] or the prologue used in the movie, the latter of which had to be added in due to the delay caused by the [[EP038]] incident</ref> In this adaptation, Mewtwo looked up to Dr. Fuji as a father and ended up reluctantly destroying the lab, Fuji included, at the latter's request, in order to deny Giovanni's interest of mass-producing Mewtwo as weapons, an action that Mewtwo was still haunted by in the present day. He also had a [[CoroCoro]] cup competition set up to arrange for various Trainers to meet him instead of simply supplying them with invitations.
 
<!--=====Moves used=====-->
=====Pokémon=====
======Created======
{| width="75%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Mewtwo|Venusaur|Venusaur Clone M01 manga.png|Grass|Poison|size=180px|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Mewtwo|Charizard|Charizard Clone M01 manga.png|Fire|Flying|size=210px|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Mewtwo|Blastoise|Blastoise Clone M01 manga.png|Water|size=180px|link=no}}
|}
 
======Used======
{| width="25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Mewtwo|Dragonite|Messenger Dragonite M01 manga.png|Dragon|Flying|size=180px|link=no}}
|}
 
[[File:Armored Mewtwo M22 manga.png|thumb|150px|Mewtwo in ''{{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution}}'']]
====Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution====
In the [[Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution (manga)|manga adaptation of the first movie's remake]], Mewtwo's role was the same as in the movie.
 
<!--=====Moves used=====-->
=====Pokémon=====
======Created======
{| width="75%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Mewtwo|Venusaur|Venusaur Clone M22 manga.png|Grass|Poison|size=180px|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Mewtwo|Charizard|Charizard Clone M22 manga.png|Fire|Flying|size=150px|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Mewtwo|Blastoise|Blastoise Clone M22 manga.png|Water|size=180px|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Mewtwo|Pikachu|Pikachutwo M22 manga.png|Electric|disp=Pikachutwo|size=100px|link=Pikachutwo}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Mewtwo||Mewtwo Clones M22 manga.png|???|disp=Cloned Pokémon|size=220px|link=no}}
|}
 
======Used======
{| width="25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Mewtwo|Fearow|Camera Fearow M22 manga.png|Normal|Flying|size=180px|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Mewtwo|Dragonite|Messenger Dragonite M22 manga.png|Dragon|Flying|size=150px|link=no}}
|}
 
[[File:Mewtwo JNM.png|thumb|200px|Mewtwo in ''{{ma|Pokémon Journeys}}'']]
===Pokémon Journeys===
Mewtwo appeared in ''[[JNM15|Getting More than You Battled For!]]'', playing the same role as it did in the [[JN046|eponymous episode]].
 
====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|psychic||Mewtwo {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Psychic|1=Barrier|2=Shadow Ball}} JNM.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Psychic|1=Barrier|2=Shadow Ball}}}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|JNM15|Getting More than You Battled For!}}
{{anmov|psychic|Barrier|JNM15|Getting More than You Battled For!}}
{{anmov|ghost|Shadow Ball|JNM15|Getting More than You Battled For!}}
{{anmov/f|psychic}}
 
====Pokémon====
=====Befriended=====
{| width="75%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Mewtwo|Mareep|Mewtwo Pokémon JNM.png|Electric|disp=Mareep (×2)|size=100px|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Mewtwo|Mudbray|Mewtwo Pokémon JNM.png|Ground|size=100px|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Mewtwo|Buneary|Mewtwo Pokémon JNM.png|Normal|size=100px|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Mewtwo|Patrat|Mewtwo Pokémon JNM.png|Normal|size=100px|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Mewtwo|Skitty|Mewtwo Pokémon JNM.png|Normal|size=100px|link=no}}
|}
 
==In the TCG==
The following is a list of cards featuring or mentioning Mewtwo or his associated Pokémon.
{{cardlist/header|Mewtwo|Psychic|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Mewtwo Strikes Back (CoroCoro promo)|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]|type=Psychic|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Rocket's Mewtwo|14}}|type=Psychic|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=14/132|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare Holo|enset2=Best of Game|ennum2=8}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Mewtwo ex|99}}|type=Darkness|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=99/109|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity=Rare Holo ex|jpnum=064/084}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Striking Back Mewtwo (10th Movie Promo)|Striking Back Mewtwo]]|type=Psychic|jpset=10th Movie Commemoration Set}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Armored Mewtwo|228}}|type=Psychic|expanded=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM228|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=365/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Psychic}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Dragonite|5}}|type=Colorless|enset=Wizards Black Star Promos|ennum=5|jpset=Pokémon Web|jprarity=Rare|jpnum=038/048}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Team Up|Charizard|14}}|type=Fire|expanded=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM226|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=366/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Psychic}}
 
===Merchandise===
====SM11a accessories====
The {{TCG|Remix Bout}} subset, the first associated with the {{TCG|Miracle Twin}} expansion, was officially released on July 5, 2019. Numerous TCG protection and storage solutions became available to purchase from the same day at a variety of retailers.
 
'''Sleeves:''' Each pack contains 64 card sleeves.
:The '''Armored Mewtwo Premium Matte Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド プレミアム・マット アーマードミュウツー''' ''Deck Shield Premium•Matte: Armored Mewtwo'') feature an official rendering of {{p|Mewtwo}} in its suit of armor as it appears in ''Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution''. These sleeves were only available at select retailers, including {{wp|Toys "R" Us}}, {{wp|AEON (company)|ÆON}}, {{wp|Ito-Yokado}}, {{wp|Uny}}, AL.PLAZA, TSUTAYA, and {{wp|Bic Camera}}, participating cinemas, and at Pokémon Centers. These sleeves are also non-glossy and more durable than regular sleeves.
 
'''Sleeve images:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{Psychic color}}
|border={{Psychic color dark}}
|image1=Armored Mewtwo Premium Matte Sleeves.jpg
|caption1=Armored Mewtwo Premium<br>Matte Sleeves
}}
 
==In other media==
===Pokémon Live!===
Mewtwo appeared during the climax of [[Pokémon Live!]]. It made its entrance after blocking a {{m|Hyper Beam}} aimed at {{Ash}} by [[MechaMew2]], an artificial robot Pokémon created by {{an|Giovanni}} as Mewtwo's replacement. At Giovanni's command, MechaMew2 used its ability to copy any [[move|attack]] to learn the attack Mewtwo tried to use on it. However, instead of a real attack, Mewtwo taught the robot the power of love, which caused it to turn against Giovanni and use {{m|Self-Destruct}} to destroy itself. Much like in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Mewtwo then proceeded to wipe Ash's memories, leaving him with no recollection of the encounter.
 
==Trivia==
[[File:M2 Bind.png|thumb|200px|Mewtwo's robotic suit in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
* One of Mewtwo's moves in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', {{m|Shadow Ball}}, had not yet been introduced in the {{pkmn|games}} at the time.
* The city that Mewtwo overlooks at the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'' resembles {{wp|New York City}}. Structures similar to the {{wp|Chrysler Building}} and {{wp|MetLife Building}} can be seen in the distance. The [[narrator]] refers to it as "a faraway city".
* Mewtwo had a passing mention in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''. When the {{pkmn2|Mirage}} Mewtwo was created, the [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]] claimed, "This is not the same Mewtwo that you're all familiar with."
* Some elements revolving around Mewtwo are [[List of cross-canon references|referenced]] in the {{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen}} of the Pokémon Adventures {{pkmn|manga}}:
** After leaving [[Blaine]], {{adv|Mewtwo}} is revealed to have gained the ability to {{pkmn2|talking|talk}} via telepathy.
** Mewtwo's robotic suit from ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'' appears, but instead of being used to focus Mewtwo's powers, {{adv|Giovanni}} uses the suit, called the "M2 Bind", to confine Mewtwo and gradually sap away its strength.
** Mewtwo reveals that it was cloned from {{adv|Mew}}'s eyelash.
* Originally, Mewtwo was planned to return in ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', but the idea was scrapped due to the character being considered the property of [[Takeshi Shudō]]'s estate. As a result, {{OBP|Mewtwo|M16|a different Mewtwo}} was created to star in the movie in its place.<ref>https://www.pokebeach.com/2019/07/mewtwo-strikes-back-evolution-impressions-changes-and-sequels</ref>
 
==References==
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==Related articles==
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Mewtwo
ミュウツー Mewtwo
Mewtwo Journeys.png
Mewtwo in Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Debuts in Mewtwo Strikes Back
Caught at New Island
Gender Unknown*
Ability Pressure*
Released in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral
Current location Unknown
HOME150.png
This Pokémon is fully evolved.
Voice actor Japanese English
As Mewtwo Masachika Ichimura
Shōtarō Morikubo*
Fujiko Takimoto* 		Philip Bartlett*
Dan Green*

Mewtwo (Japanese: ミュウツー Mewtwo) is a Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon who was cloned from a Mew. It is a main character in Mewtwo Strikes Back and has also made multiple appearances in the main series episodes and other media.

During the beginning of Mewtwo Strikes Back and in its lead-up episodes (The Battle of the Badge, It's Mr. Mime Time, and Showdown at the Po-ké Corral), Mewtwo is seen working for Giovanni. This has led to Mewtwo being associated with Giovanni in other canons as well, with him even being depicted as Mewtwo's Trainer in some of his appearances, such as Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon and Pokémon Masters EX.

In animation

History

Original series

Young Mewtwo crying as Ambertwo dies
Mewtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back
Kanto

Approximately twenty years ago, Team Rocket discovered that a Mew was living in Guyana. Many years later, under the orders of the new boss Giovanni, an expedition team of Team Rocket scientists traveled to the area to search for a fossil of Mew, and succeeded in finding an eyelash belonging to it. Giovanni hired Dr. Fuji to clone Mew for him and create the most powerful Pokémon in existence. Fuji agreed, but only in order to continue his research into cloning his deceased daughter, Amber.

One month after the discovery of the eyelash, Mewtwo was successfully created and stored at New Island. At this point, it was still not fully grown and lived in a large tank beside others that contained Bulbasaurtwo, Squirtletwo, Charmandertwo, and Ambertwo. Fuji and the other scientists thought that Mewtwo was unconscious inside its tube, but it was able to communicate telepathically with Ambertwo and the other clones. However, because the cloning process requires a strong life force, all four other clones died. Before this, Mew was revealed to have an immortal life force, explaining why Mew's DNA sample made a successful clone in Mewtwo.

Over the years, Mewtwo matured and grew confused over its origin and place in the world. After resolving to figure out where it belongs, Mewtwo broke out of its tank, with Mewtwo exchanging some words with its creators while asking about the nature of its existence and its destiny. The Team Rocket scientists were happy that they had succeeded in creating the most powerful Pokémon in the world, but that joy turned to horror once Mewtwo retaliated. Realizing that it was just an experiment of mankind, Mewtwo unleashed its fury upon them. Despite the efforts of the security systems that were designed to control it, Mewtwo destroyed the laboratory on New Island and all of the scientists in it.

Mewtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution

Immediately thereafter, Giovanni found Mewtwo and convinced it to help with Team Rocket's goal of controlling the world. Mewtwo's power was focused as well as restrained by a robotic suit of armor as it performed tasks, such as battling for Giovanni in the Viridian Gym and helping Team Rocket capture Pokémon. At one point, Giovanni, after temporarily (at the time) abdicating the Viridian Gym to Jessie, James, and Meowth, utilized Mewtwo for what was presumably a very serious matter. Mewtwo eventually became tired of being used by Giovanni. It developed a strong hatred for humans and felt that they were weak and selfish beings who were only interested in power and wealth; it also despised the Pokémon who served humans. Mewtwo escaped from Giovanni, destroying Team Rocket headquarters in the process (something that the Team Rocket trio witnessed around the time they themselves momentarily considered defecting from Team Rocket), and relocated to its birthplace on New Island and built a castle there.

Mewtwo issued a challenge to several strong Pokémon Trainers, including Ash Ketchum. It used its powers to create a storm that would serve as a test to see who could make it to the island. Only a handful of Trainers decided to brave the storm and arrive, including Ash and his friends. Upon revealing itself, Mewtwo challenged the Trainers with its clone Pokémon—Venusaur, Blastoise, and Charizard—to prove its superiority to human Trainers and the superiority of cloned Pokémon in comparison to trained Pokémon. To do this, Mewtwo used a variation of the Poké Balls used by Trainers. Once caught in the Balls, the Trainers' Pokémon were cloned in a downstairs laboratory. However, before Mewtwo could defeat the Trainers and move out into the world, Mew appeared. Mew and Mewtwo fought at length, ceasing only when Ash—exasperated over the drawn-out and fruitless battling—ran into the fray and was caught in their crossfire, which turned his body to stone. After Ash was revived by the tears of the nearby Pokémon, clone and original alike, Mewtwo experienced a change of heart and no longer sought to conquer the world. Mewtwo reasoned that it would be best if no one remembered the events that had transpired, so it erased the memories of all the people and Pokémon and transported everyone but Team Rocket back to the mainland. Mewtwo and Mew left New Island with the cloned Pokémon to seek a proper place for themselves.

Mewtwo overlooking an unknown city
Johto

Soon afterwards, Mewtwo and the clones migrated to Johto and eventually settled on Mount Quena. To prevent them from having any encounters with humans, Mewtwo frequently used severe storms to make the mountain inaccessible. One day, a bus full of people was nearly knocked off the road, so Mewtwo decided to use its telekinesis to right the bus and prevent an accident. After its actions were questioned, it explained to its fellow clones that a bus crash would attract even more humans. However, Meowthtwo believed that the act may have also been due to a growing soft spot for humanity, which Mewtwo vehemently denied.

After a few years, Giovanni found Mewtwo's hiding place using one of Team Rocket's satellites and began a plan to capture it once again. However, this plan was foiled when Mewtwo again met with Ash, who did not remember their previous encounter. Giovanni restrained Mewtwo, but Ash and his friends helped it to escape and defeat Giovanni. At the end of the ordeal, Mewtwo erased Giovanni and his soldiers' memories and decided to move throughout the world, searching for the meaning of its life.

Unknown city

In the epilogue to Mewtwo Returns and in some openings and movie previews, Mewtwo has been seen wearing a plain brown cape and moving across rooftops at night.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Mewtwo preparing to battle Ash and Goh

Since its departure from Mount Quena, Mewtwo began protecting several Pokémon that had been abused by humans. They eventually settled on the isolated Cero Island to live in peace.

In Getting More Than You Battled For!, Ash and Goh traveled to Cero Island after Professor Cerise detected an energy signature similar to that of Mew coming from that location. After wandering around the island's wilderness for some time, Ash and Goh fell over a waterfall but were seemingly saved by Mewtwo, who rendered them unconscious and teleported them to a giant tree somewhere on the island. They encountered the Pokémon in Mewtwo's protection shortly before Mewtwo itself appeared and confronted them. Ash, recalling their previous encounter, recognized it, while Mewtwo did not indicate whether it remembered Ash or not. Mewtwo demanded to know why they had come to the sanctuary, leading Goh to reveal his search for Mew. In response, Mewtwo questioned how capturing all of the Pokémon in the world would lead Goh to Mew. Goh explained his belief that capturing Pokémon helps to understand them, and that capturing all Pokémon would thus help him understand Mew since it has the genes of all Pokémon species. Recognizing that Mewtwo was a Pokémon itself, he challenged it with the intent of capturing it. Mewtwo warned them that it was created to be the strongest Pokémon in the world, which motivated Ash to challenge it as well, in order to push himself further down the road to becoming a Pokémon Master. Smiling at their dedication to their dreams, Mewtwo consented to a battle. Despite Ash and Goh's best efforts, Mewtwo easily defeated Pikachu, Cinderace, and Lucario.

After the battle, Mewtwo asked Ash and Goh if they would still pursue their dreams, even though there would be many challenges ahead. In response, they affirmed their dedication to their goals, saying they could rely on their friends. Encouraged by this, Mewtwo revealed its role in protecting the abused Pokémon. Deciding to leave Cero Island with the Pokémon under its protection, Mewtwo parted with Ash and Goh, bidding them farewell with the promise that their journeys had only just begun before teleporting them back to the Cerise Laboratory, allowing them to retain their memories of the encounter.

Mewtwo was mentioned in The Mew from Here!, where Goh used its energy signature to try to find Mew on Faraway Island, with Professor Amaranth having redesigned Goh's sensor device to work based on the data from his encounter with Mewtwo on Cero Island.

Mewtwo briefly appeared alongside its friends in This Could be the Start of Something Big!, flying off in the background as Ash and Goh rode on Lugia.

Personality and characteristics

Mewtwo and Giovanni

Throughout the course of the first movie, Mewtwo viewed all humans as its enemy, as Team Rocket's boss Giovanni would usually rely on it for his evil deeds, and the scientists strongly implied they were more pleased with the project being a success than its actual worth as a living being. However, ever since Ash was petrified by the attacks of both Mewtwo and Mew, Mewtwo had a change of heart and did everything to make sure that no one remembered what happened.

Its personality and motives beyond the initial misanthropy were largely different between the Japanese version and the English dub of the original movie. In the former, Mewtwo was insecure about its place in the world largely due to its status as a clone, and it preferred having a more direct confrontation between humanity and naturally-born Pokémon as revenge via its own cloned Pokémon, with the hurricane being more of a means to an end in bringing about this confrontation. In the latter, Mewtwo is significantly more confident in his status as stronger than any known Pokémon in existence, including its template, and it fully intended to destroy the entire world via hurricane as revenge against humanity. On a similar note, Mewtwo also had different reactions regarding developments to its plan, particularly the sudden appearance of its cloned Pokémon. In the Japanese version, he was taken by surprise by the explosion of its lab beneath them, while in the English version, it instead proudly declared "behold!", implying that it anticipated the lab explosion to occur as part of unveiling its clone army. Its characterization in the dub for the remake is much closer to that seen in the Japanese version.

It had calmed down considerably since the events in Kanto, and Mewtwo had grown into a guardian figure for its fellow clones. While it still questioned its place in the world, it felt responsible for its clones and was willing to sacrifice itself in order to keep them safe from harm. While still cautious regarding humans, Mewtwo was also willing to save them if the need called for it, such as when it used Psychic powers to save a busload of tourists; in the Japanese version, it conceded to Meowth-two's speculation that it did this due to having some care for the well-being of the humans (although it was mostly out of pragmatism due to wanting to avoid the risk of being discovered by the resulting news choppers). Its view on humanity was further changed as Ash helped Mewtwo to Purity Spring, when Mewtwo wondered why Ash would help it, Ash claimed that no one needs a reason to help someone. Mewtwo's outlook on life was further influenced by how the spring affected it. As the waters had the same restoring effect on it as they did on other Pokémon, it concluded that the world was its rightful place as well.

After the military operation on Mount Quena came to a head, Mewtwo had initially contemplated on erasing the memories of everyone involved. However, it took Meowth's speech into consideration, as erasing their memories would prevent the clones from learning about their past, and forgetting would not change the fact that things happen. Mewtwo decided to only erase the memories of Team Rocket—excluding Jessie, James, and Meowth—and departed.

By Pokémon Journeys: The Series, Mewtwo had again taken up the role of a protector, this time to a group of Pokémon abused by humans. Even though it did not try to hide its strength, it had mellowed even further following the Mount Quena events, to the point where Ash and Goh's dedication to their dreams made it smile.

Forms

See also: List of Pokémon with form differences → Mewtwo
Armored Mewtwo
(Mewtwo Strikes Back) 		Armored Mewtwo
(Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution)
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Moves used

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Using Shadow Ball
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Using Counter
Move First Used In
Psychic † The Battle of the Badge
Hyper Beam The Birth of Mewtwo
Recover The Birth of Mewtwo
Swift The Birth of Mewtwo
Barrier † Mewtwo Strikes Back
Counter † Mewtwo Strikes Back
Shadow Ball † Mewtwo Strikes Back
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Pokémon

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Created

Pikachutwo ♂
Pikachutwo in Mewtwo Returns
Pikachutwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
Debut Mewtwo Strikes Back
Voice actors
Japanese Megumi Hayashibara
English Megumi Hayashibara
Main article: Pikachutwo

Pikachu was cloned from Ash's Pikachu and battled him. Dubbed "Pikachutwo" and "Pikatwo" by the fandom, this clone was also central to the plot of Mewtwo Returns.

Meowthtwo ♂
Meowthtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back
Meowthtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution

Meowth was cloned from Team Rocket's Meowth. He was the only clone who refused to fight his counterpart. Dubbed "Meowthtwo" (Japanese: Nyarthtwo) by the fandom, this clone was also central to the plot of Mewtwo Returns. He was seen often with Pikachutwo in that special.

Unlike the Meowth he was cloned from, Meowthtwo is incapable of speaking human language, as that trait was a learned behavior, and thus not carried in Meowth's genetic makeup.

None of Meowthtwo's moves are known.

Venusaurtwo
Venusaurtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back
Venusaurtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution

This Venusaur battled Corey's Venusaur, Bruteroot. It easily defeated Bruteroot, first blocking its Razor Leaf and then using its vines to send it flying.

Venusaurtwo's known moves are Vine Whip, Razor Leaf*, and Leaf Storm*.

Charizardtwo
Charizardtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back
Charizardtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
Debut Mewtwo Strikes Back
Voice actors
Japanese Ryota Iwasaki (M22)

Mewtwo's cloned Charizard battled Ash's Charizard, winning the match easily.

Charizardtwo's known moves are Flamethrower and Seismic Toss.

Blastoisetwo
Blastoisetwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back
Blastoisetwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
Debut Mewtwo Strikes Back
Voice actors
Japanese
English Eric Stuart

The cloned Blastoise battled Neesha's own Blastoise, Shellshocker. It easily defeated Shellshocker with a single attack.

Blastoisetwo's known moves are Rapid Spin, Hydro Pump*, and Skull Bash*.

Cloned Pokémon
Mewtwo clones in Mewtwo Strikes Back
Mewtwo clones in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution

Mewtwo cloned many of the Pokémon owned by the Trainers that came to New Island. Other than the Pokémon already mentioned above, Mewtwo's army included Pokémon cloned from Ash's Bulbasaur and Squirtle; Misty's Psyduck; Brock's Vulpix; Corey's Pidgeot, Scyther, Hitmonlee, Rhyhorn, and Sandslash; Neesha's Wigglytuff, Rapidash, Dewgong, Vileplume, and Ninetales; and Fergus's Gyarados, Nidoqueen, Seadra, Vaporeon, Golduck, and Tentacruel.

Bulbasaurtwo's only known move is Vine Whip.
Other cloned Pokémon's moves are unknown.

Befriended

Bulbasaurtwo, Charmandertwo, and Squirtletwo
Bulbasaurtwo, Charmandertwo, and Squirtletwo
Debut The Birth of Mewtwo
Voice actors
Japanese Etsuko Kozakura (Bulbasaurtwo)
Yūji Ueda (Charmandertwo)
Satomi Koorogi (Squirtletwo)
English Tara Jayne (Bulbasaurtwo)
Michael Haigney (Charmandertwo)
Eric Stuart (Squirtletwo)

Bulbasaurtwo, Charmandertwo, and Squirtletwo are three of the original cloning attempts made by Dr. Fuji, along with Ambertwo and Mewtwo itself. They were created after Ambertwo and before Mewtwo, but the cloning attempts failed and all three Pokémon died shortly thereafter, followed soon by Ambertwo.

None of their moves are known.

Pokémon friends
Mewtwo's Pokémon friends

Since leaving Mount Quena, Mewtwo began protecting several Pokémon that had been abused by humans. They eventually settled on the isolated Cero Island to live in peace and quiet. They included two Mareep, a Mudbray, a Buneary, a Patrat, a Skitty, and a Skiddo.

After Mewtwo battled Ash and Goh, Mewtwo decided to leave Cero Island with them.

They briefly appeared alongside Mewtwo in This Could be the Start of Something Big!, flying off in the background as Ash and Goh rode on Lugia.

None of their moves are known.

Used

Fearow
Fearow in Mewtwo Strikes Back
Fearow in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution

Mewtwo used this Fearow to find Trainers worthy of coming to New Island. It has a camera attached to its neck so Mewtwo can see what it flies over and choose worthy Trainers.

None of Fearow's moves are known.

Dragonite
Dragonite in Mewtwo Strikes Back
Dragonite in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
Debut Mewtwo Strikes Back
Voice actors
Japanese Mitsuru Ogata
English Mitsuru Ogata

Mewtwo used this Dragonite as a messenger to deliver invitations for Trainers to come to New Island. In the remake, Ash's Charizard also briefly attacked the Dragonite as it was delivering the message.

None of Dragonite's moves are known.

Artwork

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Third poster for the Japanese version of
Pokémon Journeys: The Series 		Fourth poster for the Japanese version of
Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 市村正親 Masachika Ichimura
森久保祥太郎 Shotaro Morikubo (child; M01)
瀧本富士子 Fujiko Takimoto (child; The Birth of Mewtwo)
English Philip Bartlett (M01)
Dan Green (Mewtwo Returns, M22, JN046)
Unknown (child)
Arabic سام غصن Sam Ghusen
Czech Jaromír Meduna (M01)
Martin Zahálka (M22)
Dutch Victor van Swaay
Finnish Jussi Lampi (M01, M22)
Pasi Ruohonen (Mewtwo Returns)
French Canada Benoît Marleau
Europe Jean-Marc Delhausse
German Frank Muth
Hebrew מיכה אוזין סליאן Micha Uzin Salian (M01, Mewtwo Returns, M22)
יורם יוספסברג Yoram Yosephsberg (JN046)
Hindi Sanket Mhatre (M01)
Arvind Mehra (M22)
Hungarian Attila Kaszás (M01)
Frigyes Hollósi (Mewtwo Returns)
Indonesian Fitra Hartono (M22)
Rahmad Ilmanto (JN046)
Italian Mario Zucca
Norwegian Ivar Nørve
Polish Marek Obertyn (M01, Mewtwo Returns)
Szymon Kuśmider (M22, JN046)
Portuguese Brazil Guilherme Briggs
Felipe Grinnan (JN046)
Portugal Carlos Freixo
Raul Constante Pereira (M22, JN046)
Russian Олег Куценко Oleg Kutsenko
Владимир Антоник Vladimir Antonik (M22)
Spanish Latin America Enrique Mederos (M01, Mewtwo Returns)
Luis Leonardo Suarez (M22, JN046)
Spain Luis Bajo
Swedish Stephan Karlsén
Thai สุวิวัฒน์ วัฒนาพิริยะอมร (M22)
Turkish Ayhan Kahya
Vietnamese Lê Quốc Trung (M22)


In the games

In the core series

Giovanni's Mewtwo appears in the following games. Its moveset and Mega Stone differs between Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
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Type:
Psychic Unknown
Ability:
Pressure
Held item:
Bag Mewtwonite X Sprite.png Mewtwonite X
Mewtwo Lv.70
Zen Headbutt
Psychic Physical
Earthquake
Ground Physical
Stone Edge
Rock Physical
Drain Punch
Fighting Physical
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Type:
Psychic Unknown
Ability:
Pressure
Held item:
Bag Mewtwonite Y Sprite.png Mewtwonite Y
Mewtwo Lv.70
Psystrike
Psychic Special
Aura Sphere
Fighting Special
Psychic
Psychic Special
Ice Beam
Ice Special

In events

A special Mewtwo based on the version that appeared in the twenty-second movie was distributed via serial code to Japanese players of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! as a preorder bonus for attendants of the movie. The serial code was available from April 12 to July 11, 2019, and was redeemable until September 30, 2019. The Mewtwo has maxed out AVs in every stat, and has a CP of 10000.

The OT of Mewtwo, "Professor", possibly refers to Dr. Fuji. The Trainer ID number is based on the premiere date of the first Pokémon movie in Japan, July 18, 1998.

Wonder Card 2 | Mewtwo Gift
#150 Mewtwo  Let's Go icon.png
Cherish Ball HOME.png Level 70 150Mewtwo.png
Type:
PsychicIC PE.png
Ability*: Pressure
ID: 980718
OT: はかせ
Met: Pokémon Movie 19 (fateful encounter)
Nature: Quiet
Psychic
Psychic icon PE.pngPsychic SpecialIC SwSh.png
Shadow Ball
Ghost icon PE.pngGhost SpecialIC SwSh.png
Barrier
Psychic icon PE.pngPsychic StatusIC SwSh.png
Calm Mind
Psychic icon PE.pngPsychic StatusIC SwSh.png
Games Method Duration
PE serial code hide hide April 12 to September 30, 2019
This Pokémon can be redeemed multiple times per save file by using differing valid serial codes.
Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.
Bulbanews

A special Mewtwo with the OT Giovanni was available via serial code to players of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! at the Smyths store in the United Kingdom and Germany from August 9 to September 6, 2019 and at PicWicToys stores in France starting August 9, 2019. The Mewtwo has maxed out AVs in every stat. It is being distributed to promote the new TCG expansion, Sun & Moon—Unified Minds.

The same Mewtwo was distributed in North America via Pokémon Pass the app Pokémon Pass at participating Best Buy stores from November 4–14, 2019. The codes are valid from November 4, 2019 to March 5, 2020.

Wonder Card 502 / 503 | Mewtwo Gift
#150 Mewtwo  Let's Go icon.png
Cherish Ball HOME.png Level 70 150Mewtwo.png
Type:
PsychicIC PE.png
Ability*: Pressure
ID: 190801
191104
OT: Giovanni
Met: a lovely place (fateful encounter)
Nature: Random
Amnesia
Psychic icon PE.pngPsychic StatusIC SwSh.png
Psychic
Psychic icon PE.pngPsychic SpecialIC SwSh.png
Teleport
Psychic icon PE.pngPsychic StatusIC SwSh.png
Recover
Normal icon PE.pngNormal StatusIC SwSh.png
Games Method Duration
PE serial code hide hide August 9, 2019 to April 30, 2020
PE serial code hide hide November 4, 2019 to March 5, 2020
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

A special Mewtwo was available via serial code to players in South Korea as a bonus for attendants of the Korean dub screening of the twenty-second movie, Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, on September 30, 2020. The serial was redeemable from September 30 to November 30, 2020. The Mewtwo has maxed out AVs in every stat, three IVs of 31 and three IVs of 30, and a CP of 10000.

Wonder Card 1006 | Mewtwo Gift
#150 Mewtwo (뮤츠)  Let's Go icon.png
Cherish Ball HOME.png Level 70 150Mewtwo.png
Type:
PsychicIC PE.png
Ability*: Pressure
ID: 200930
OT: 박사
Met: a Pokémon Movie (fateful encounter)
Nature: Quiet
Psychic
Psychic icon PE.pngPsychic SpecialIC SwSh.png
Shadow Ball
Ghost icon PE.pngGhost SpecialIC SwSh.png
Barrier
Psychic icon PE.pngPsychic StatusIC SwSh.png
Calm Mind
Psychic icon PE.pngPsychic StatusIC SwSh.png
Games Method Duration
PE serial code hide hide September 30 to November 30, 2020
This Pokémon may only be redeemed once per save file.
Date received is the date on the system when the gift is redeemed.
This Pokémon is Korean in origin, regardless of the language of the game.

In the spin-off games

Mewtwo in official Pokémon Puzzle League artwork

Pokémon Ga-Olé

Mewtwo appears in Pokémon Ga-Olé.

Disk No. Name Type Grade
P Mewtwo (Promotional disks) Psychic —
 



Pokémon GO

A special Mewtwo wearing an exosuit could be encountered and caught in 5-star Raid Battles from July 10 to July 31, 2019, to tie into the Japanese release of Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution. It was brought back to raids from February 25 to March 2, 2020 for the international release of the film, this time knowing Psystrike as an event-exclusive move. Its cloned Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, and Pikachu were also made available during this event. Unlike other Event Pokémon, Armored Mewtwo's base stats and move pool are unique from its base form's.

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Armored Mewtwo

Additionally, Giovanni used Shadow Mewtwo during the Team GO Rocket takeover of GO Fest 2020. He also used Shadow Mewtwo during a Team GO Rocket rotation.

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Giovanni (Masters)#Mewtwo

Giovanni's Mewtwo appears alongside Giovanni as a sync pair.

Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role EX role Base potential Availability
#074 VSGiovanni Masters.png Giovanni #0150 MastersIcon0150.png Mewtwo
Bag Mewtwonite Y Sprite.png Mega Mewtwo Y 		Psychic
PsychicIC Masters.png 		Dark
DarkIC Masters.png 		Masters Special Strike.png ★★★★★☆EX Legendary Adventures
Lurking Shadow

Pokémon Puzzle League

On the Very Hard and Super Hard difficulties of Pokémon Puzzle League, Mewtwo states it is the Puzzle Master and is the final opponent to defeat. In the background of the battle, an image of Mewtwo is seen along with several of its cloned Pokémon.

Pokémon
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Pikachutwo 		007Squirtle.png
Squirtle (clone) 		001Bulbasaur.png
Bulbasaur (clone)


Pokémon Zany Cards

Mewtwo appears in Pokémon Zany Cards alongside Giovanni as Wild Match opponents and Special Seven opponents.

In the manga

Movie adaptations

Mewtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back!

Mewtwo Strikes Back!

Mewtwo appeared in the manga adaptation of the first movie. Although his overall role in the adaptation was the same, he notably had a much different backstory.[1] In this adaptation, Mewtwo looked up to Dr. Fuji as a father and ended up reluctantly destroying the lab, Fuji included, at the latter's request, in order to deny Giovanni's interest of mass-producing Mewtwo as weapons, an action that Mewtwo was still haunted by in the present day. He also had a CoroCoro cup competition set up to arrange for various Trainers to meet him instead of simply supplying them with invitations.

Pokémon
Created
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Venusaur 		Charizard Clone M01 manga.png
Charizard 		Blastoise Clone M01 manga.png
Blastoise
Used
Messenger Dragonite M01 manga.png
Dragonite
Mewtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution

Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution

In the manga adaptation of the first movie's remake, Mewtwo's role was the same as in the movie.

Pokémon
Created
Venusaur Clone M22 manga.png
Venusaur 		Charizard Clone M22 manga.png
Charizard 		Blastoise Clone M22 manga.png
Blastoise
Pikachutwo M22 manga.png
Pikachutwo ♂ 		Mewtwo Clones M22 manga.png
Cloned Pokémon
Used
Camera Fearow M22 manga.png
Fearow 		Messenger Dragonite M22 manga.png
Dragonite
Mewtwo in Pokémon Journeys

Pokémon Journeys

Mewtwo appeared in Getting More than You Battled For!, playing the same role as it did in the eponymous episode.

Moves used

Mewtwo Barrier JNM.png
Using Barrier
Move First Used In
Psychic Getting More than You Battled For!
Barrier Getting More than You Battled For!
Shadow Ball Getting More than You Battled For!
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Pokémon

Befriended
Mewtwo Pokémon JNM.png
Mareep (×2) 		Mewtwo Pokémon JNM.png
Mudbray 		Mewtwo Pokémon JNM.png
Buneary
Mewtwo Pokémon JNM.png
Patrat 		Mewtwo Pokémon JNM.png
Skitty

In the TCG

The following is a list of cards featuring or mentioning Mewtwo or his associated Pokémon.

Mewtwo
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Mewtwo Strikes Back Psychic       Unnumbered Promotional cards    
Rocket's Mewtwo Psychic Gym Challenge Rare Holo 14/132 Challenge from the Darkness Rare Holo  
Best of Game   8      
Rocket's Mewtwo ex Darkness EX Team Rocket Returns Rare Holo ex 99/109 Rocket Gang Strikes Back Rare Holo ex 064/084
Striking Back Mewtwo Psychic       10th Movie Commemoration Set    
Armored Mewtwo Psychic SM Black Star Promos   SM228 SM-P Promotional cards   365/SM-P
Other related cards
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Dragonite Colorless Wizards Black Star Promos   5 Pokémon Web Rare 038/048
Charizard Fire SM Black Star Promos   SM226 SM-P Promotional cards   366/SM-P
 


Merchandise

SM11a accessories

The Remix Bout subset, the first associated with the Miracle Twin expansion, was officially released on July 5, 2019. Numerous TCG protection and storage solutions became available to purchase from the same day at a variety of retailers.

Sleeves: Each pack contains 64 card sleeves.

The Armored Mewtwo Premium Matte Sleeves (Japanese: デッキシールド プレミアム・マット アーマードミュウツー Deck Shield Premium•Matte: Armored Mewtwo) feature an official rendering of Mewtwo in its suit of armor as it appears in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution. These sleeves were only available at select retailers, including Toys "R" Us, ÆON, Ito-Yokado, Uny, AL.PLAZA, TSUTAYA, and Bic Camera, participating cinemas, and at Pokémon Centers. These sleeves are also non-glossy and more durable than regular sleeves.

Sleeve images:

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Armored Mewtwo Premium
Matte Sleeves
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In other media

Pokémon Live!

Mewtwo appeared during the climax of Pokémon Live!. It made its entrance after blocking a Hyper Beam aimed at Ash by MechaMew2, an artificial robot Pokémon created by Giovanni as Mewtwo's replacement. At Giovanni's command, MechaMew2 used its ability to copy any attack to learn the attack Mewtwo tried to use on it. However, instead of a real attack, Mewtwo taught the robot the power of love, which caused it to turn against Giovanni and use Self-Destruct to destroy itself. Much like in Mewtwo Strikes Back, Mewtwo then proceeded to wipe Ash's memories, leaving him with no recollection of the encounter.

Trivia

Mewtwo's robotic suit in Pokémon Adventures

References

  1. ↑ This is because the original theatrical script, used as the basis for the manga adaptation, did not include either The Birth of Mewtwo or the prologue used in the movie, the latter of which had to be added in due to the delay caused by the EP038 incident
  2. ↑ https://www.pokebeach.com/2019/07/mewtwo-strikes-back-evolution-impressions-changes-and-sequels

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For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Mewtwo.




Movie characters
Human protagonists
Alice • Ash Ketchum (M20) • Audrey • Baraz • Bianca • Callahan • Carlita • Corey • Damos • Diana • Diane • Eric • Fergus • Harriet • Jack Walker • Juanita
Karl • Kathryn • Kidd Summers • Kimia • Koko • Lisa • Lizabeth • Lorenzo • Mannes • Maren • Margo • Melody • Meray • Neesha • Newton Graceland
Professor Lund • Rafe • Raleigh • Rebecca • Risa • Rowena • Sam • Sheena • Sid • Sir Aaron • Sorrel • Tonio • Toren • Tory Lund • Towa • Verity • Yuko
Human antagonists
Alva • Annie • Argus Steel • Butler • Cherie • Cross • Damon • Doctor Zed • Galen • Goone • Grings Kodai • Iron-Masked Marauder • Lawrence III • Levi • Marcus
Merilyn • Millis Steel • Molly Hale • Oakley • Pokémon hunters • Pokémon poacher • Riot • The Phantom • Zero
Pokémon
Arceus • Articuno • Carbink • Celebi (M04) • Celebi (M13) • Cobalion • Dada • Darkrai • Deoxys • Dialga • Diancie • Entei (M03) • Entei (M13) • Genesect • Giratina
Ho-Oh • Hoopa • Jirachi • Keldeo • Kyurem • Latias • Latios • Lucario • Lugia • Magearna • Manaphy • Marshadow • Mew (M01) • Mew (M08) • Mewtwo (M01)
Mewtwo (M16) • Moltres • Palkia • Pikachu (M20) • Pikachutwo • Raikou • Rayquaza • Regice • Regirock • Registeel • Reshiram • Shaymin • Slowking
Spiky-eared Pichu • Suicune (M04) • Suicune (M13) • Terrakion • Unown • Victini • Virizion • Volcanion • Xerneas • Yveltal • Zapdos • Zekrom
Zeraora • Zoroark • Zorua
Others
Alicia • Allegra • Astrid • Banks • Baron Alberto • Block Bot • Bogie • Bonji • Carol • Chrom Molybdenum • CTV news crew • Dabu • David • Diona • Donuke
Dr. Fuji • Dundee • Flamel • Freddy • Gabu • Ghris • Glacine • Godey • Gurū • Heroes of Truth and Ideals • Hoyt • Infi • Jason • Jenny • Joe • Judy
Kai • Kako • Kanata • Kato • Kellie • Kevin • Kiko • King of the People of the Vale • Kyle • Layla • Leeku • Lucianne • Luis • Luisa • Mako • Malin
Manuke • Marcus's soldiers • Maury • Mayor Oliver • Meredith • Meta Groudon • Mewtwo's creators • Mia • Miles • Mimi • Miranda • Misaki • Moose
Mother and daughter • Mr. White • Neva • Nikola • Old Man Dom • Ōyama • Peg • People of the Water • Phossa Molybdenum • Pokémon Baccer teams
Queen Ilene • Queen Rin • Ravine • Raymond • Rick • Ross • Schuyler • Sharon • Shep • Shun • Spencer Hale • Sylvan • Taka • Tammy • Tanner
Tapp • Tatsuki • The Marina Group • Tobias • Townes • Uschi • Zabu
Pokémon the Series characters
Protagonists Ash Ketchum (Pikachu) • Misty (Togetic) • Brock • Tracey Sketchit • May • Max • Dawn (Piplup) • Iris (Haxorus) • Cilan • Serena • Clemont • Bonnie (Dedenne) • Lana • Kiawe • Lillie • Sophocles • Mallow • Rotom Pokédex • Goh (Grookey)
Rivals Gary • Ritchie • Harrison • Drew • Harley • Morrison • Tyson • Solidad • Paul • Nando • Zoey • Kenny • Conway • Barry • Ursula • Trip • Bianca • Burgundy • Stephan • Georgia • Cameron • Aria • Alain • Miette • Tierno • Shauna • Trevor • Nini • Sawyer • Gladion • Horacio • Hau • Leon • Raihan • Horace • Bea • League Conference participants • Coordinators • Performers • World Coronation Series participants
Antagonists Jessie (Wobbuffet) • James • Meowth • Giovanni • Butch • Cassidy • Dr. Namba • Matori • Pierce • Dr. Zager • Gozu • Tabitha • Maxie • Shelly • Archie • Hunter J • Saturn • Cyrus • Mars • Jupiter • Charon • Colress • Aldith • Ghetsis • Barret • Malamar • Lysandre • Mable • Celosia • Aliana • Xerosic • Bryony • Tupp • Zipp • Rapp • Plumeria • Guzma • Viren • Rose • Oleana
Professors Professor Oak • Professor Ivy • Professor Elm • Professor Birch • Professor Rowan • Professor Carolina • Professor Juniper • Dr. Fennel • Cedric Juniper • Professor Sycamore • Professor Kukui • Professor Burnet • Professor Cerise • Professor Magnolia • Sonia • Professor Amaranth
Relatives Delia Ketchum • Daisy • Violet • Lily • James's parents • Flint • Lola • Forrest • Brock's siblings • Norman • Caroline • Johanna • Chili • Cress • Grace • Meyer • Lana's father • Lana's mother • Harper and Sarah • Rango • Sima • Mimo • Kiawe's grandfather • Mohn • Lusamine • Gladion • Sophocles's parents • Molayne • Abe • Mallow's mother • Ulu • Walker • Camille • Halta
Supporting Officer Jenny • Nurse Joy • Magikarp salesman • Todd Snap • Charles Goodshow • Casey • Liza • Sakura • Lance • Clair • Raoul Contesta • Mr. Sukizo • Steven Stone • Vivian Meridian • Robert • Scott • Lilian Meridian • Solana • Brandon • Marian • Yuzo • Rhonda • Cynthia • Reggie • Angie • Looker • Izzy and Cara • Lyra • Khoury • Tobias • Don George • Elder • Alder • Luke • Freddy O'Martian • Ingo • Emmet • Jervis • Virgil • N • Anthea and Concordia • Porter • Alexa • Sophie • Cosette • Clembot • Sanpei • Mairin • Astrid • Diantha • Korrina • Gurkinn • Monsieur Pierre • Palermo • Keanan • Malva • Samson Oak • Anela • Hobbes • Nina • Anna • Laki • Dana • Yansu • Wicke • Faba • Ilima • Acerola • Dia • Chloe • Chrysa • Ren • Parker • Talia • Lei • Danika • Quillon • Hop • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Frontier Brains • Island kahunas • Many temporary characters
Supporting Pokémon Fearow • Ho-Oh • Squirtle Squad • Pink Butterfree • Haunter • Jigglypuff • Mewtwo • Mimey • Lapras herd • Granbull • Pichu Brothers • Lugia • Silver • Delibird • Wynaut • Larvitar • Kyogre and Groudon • Articuno • Deoxys • Lake guardians • Forces of nature • Meloetta • Reshiram • Super-ancient Pokémon • Wooper • Florges • Squishy • Z2 • Guardian deities • Bewear • Toucannon's flock • Stoutland • Oranguru • Nebby • Stufful • Ultra Beasts • Grandpa Forest • Necrozma • Lunala • Shaymin • Mew • Rotom Phones • Pelipper • Thievul trio • Eternatus • Drone Rotom • Legendary heroes • Latias • Recurring wild Pokémon
See also: Pokémon Horizons characters
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