Mewtwo (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Mewtwo (disambiguation).
Mewtwo ミュウツー
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Mewtwo





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Types
Psychic Unknown
Mewtwo
Psychic Fighting
Psychic Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Pressure
Mewtwo
Cacophony
Cacophony
Unnerve
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Steadfast
Insomnia
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
3 (1.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Undiscovered
Hatch time
121 cycles
Height
6'07" 2.0 m
Mewtwo
7'07" 2.3 m
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4'11" 1.5 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
269.0 lbs. 122.0 kg
Mewtwo
280.0 lbs. 127.0 kg
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72.8 lbs. 33.0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
Mewtwonite X Mewtwonite Y
Base experience yield
220
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
306
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Mewtwo
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
3
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body06.png
Footprint
F150.png F000.png
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Pokédex color
Purple
Base friendship
0
External Links

Mewtwo (Japanese: ミュウツー Mewtwo) is a Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon.

While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, it can Mega Evolve into two different forms: Mega Mewtwo X using Mewtwonite X and Mega Mewtwo Y using Mewtwonite Y.

It is a member of the Mew duo along with Mew.

Biology

Mewtwo is a Pokémon created by science. It is a bipedal, humanoid creature with some feline features. It is primarily gray with a long, purple tail. On top of its head are two short, blunt horns, and it has purple eyes. A tube extends from the back of its skull to the top of its spine, bypassing its neck. It has a defined chest and shoulders, which resemble a breastplate. The three digits on each hand and foot have spherical tips. Its tail is thick at the base, but thins before ending in a small bulb.

Mega Mewtwo X is larger and bulkier than its normal state. The horns on its head are longer, extending from V-shaped ridges on its forehead, pointed, and curved upward. It retains the tube behind its neck, but its eyes are now light blue, and it has large, purple growths over its shoulders. Its torso is smooth and small compared to its long, bulky limbs, and a Y-shaped line connects the collar and underbelly. Its forearms and thighs each have two raised ridges, and its digits are now longer and thinner. The tail is slightly shorter and stiffer than before and has a curled tip.

In comparison, Mega Mewtwo Y is smaller and lighter, losing its long tail and the tube behind its neck. However, it grows a long, purple appendage with a curled tip from the back of its head that is similar to its previous form's tail. On its head it has two pointed, backward-curving spikes and a half-ring structure connecting the base of each, with empty space inside. Its eyes are now red and slightly larger. The digits on its hands and feet are now purple and more bulbous, and the middle toe is longer than the others. A bumpy ridge similar to a sternum replaces the breastplate structure on its chest, but this form is still largely smoother than the other two.

Mewtwo was created after years of horrific gene splicing and DNA engineering experiments based on Mew. It is said to have the most savage heart among all Pokémon, lack compassion, and strike fear into its enemy with cold, glowing eyes. Because it was engineered to be the ultimate in battle, it can only think of defeating its foes. In the first movie, Mewtwo exemplified these vicious characteristics and was shown to be capable of levitation, telepathy, and mind control. However, it was later shown to be caring, protective, and even altruistic. Another Mewtwo in the anime shared its aversion to contact with others, but was much less belligerent. Mewtwo conserves energy by remaining motionless to unleash its full power in battle. It is also capable of materializing psychic waves in the form of its signature move, Psystrike. Though rarely seen in the wild, it is said to be resting in a dark cave somewhere.

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 a scientist 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, accessible only after a Trainer has proven his or her skill at the Indigo Plateau.

In the anime

Major appearances

Mewtwo in the anime

Mewtwo (original series)

While Mewtwo has been the Pokémon of focus of a movie and a special, it also made brief appearances in The Battle of the Badge and Showdown at the Po-ké 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 in the intro of Destiny Deoxys and The Rise of Darkrai, chasing a Mew.

Mewtwo (Best Wishes series)

Mega Mewtwo Y in the anime

Another Mewtwo and the Mega Evolution Mega Mewtwo Y debuted in the special episode Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening, a prologue to Genesect and the Legend Awakened. In the special, Mewtwo escaped from its creators and fought against a Pokémon hunter named Dirk, while Virgil helped protect it.

It appeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened as both its normal form and Mega Mewtwo Y. At the beginning of the film, Mewtwo encountered the Genesect Army, who were looking for their home after being recreated. After a short conflict, the Army departed, and Mewtwo followed them to New Tork City. It met Ash and his friends, then got into a great conflict with the Red Genesect leading the Army.

Other

A mirage Mewtwo appears in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon and is the most powerful Pokémon controlled by the Mirage Master.

Two Mewtwo appeared in the introduction to SS029, one as Mega Mewtwo X and one as Mega Mewtwo Y.

Mewtwo is set to appear in both of its Mega Evolved states in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP063 Mewtwo Gary's Pokédex Pokémon unknown. No available data.

In Pokémon Origins

Mewtwo in Pokemon Origins
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Red's Mewtwo

Mewtwo appears as the ultimate adversary of Red in Pokémon Origins in File 4 - Charizard. As in the games, it is encountered in Cerulean Cave after defeating Blue. In a hard battle that wiped out almost all of Red's Pokémon, Mewtwo is defeated by Charizard after it Mega Evolves into Mega Charizard X. With Mewtwo captured after several tries, Red then had all 150 known Pokémon.

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, but is 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 was created by Team Rocket scientist Blaine, who added his own human DNA to Mewtwo to finish its creation when Mew's cells weren't enough. Together, Red and Blaine battled with Mewtwo, which eventually ended in its capture via Master Ball.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All! manga

Shu's father has a Mewtwo.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Mewtwo made its first appearance in the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga and debuted in Big Battle In The Viridian Forest!!

Main article: Blue's Mewtwo

Mewtwo is a Pokémon created by Giovanni in Bring Down the Strongest Pokémon!!. It was caught by Blue prior to The Pokémon Banana League (Part 1). Mewtwo becomes a "gag Pokémon" when its DNA becomes mixed with Clefairy's.

In the TCG

Main article: Mewtwo (TCG)

In the TFG

One Mewtwo figure has been released.

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Mewtwo is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Main article: Mewtwo (Super Smash Bros.)

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene splicing and DNA engineering experiments.
Blue
Yellow Its DNA is almost the same as Mew's. However, its size and disposition are vastly different.
Stadium A vicious psychic Pokémon created by genetic engineering. Its cold, glowing eyes strike fear into its enemy.
Generation II
Gold Because its battle abilities were raised to the ultimate level, it thinks only of defeating its foes.
Silver It usually remains motionless to conserve energy, so that it may unleash its full power in battle.
Crystal Said to rest quietly in an undiscovered cave, this Pokémon was created solely for battling.
Stadium 2 Because its battle abilities were raised to the ultimate level, it thinks only of defeating its foes.
Generation III
Ruby 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.
Sapphire
Emerald 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.
FireRed A Pokémon whose genetic code was repeatedly recombined for research. It turned vicious as a result.
LeafGreen It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene-splicing and DNA-engineering experiments.
Generation IV
Diamond A Pokémon created by recombining Mew's genes. It's said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold Because its battle abilities were raised to the ultimate level, it thinks only of defeating its foes.
SoulSilver It usually remains motionless to conserve energy, so that it may unleash its full power in battle.
Generation V
Black A Pokémon created by recombining Mew's genes. It's said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
White
Black 2 A Pokémon created by recombining Mew's genes. It's said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
White 2
Generation VI
X It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene-splicing and DNA-engineering experiments.
Y A Pokémon created by recombining Mew's genes. It's said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.


Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Cerulean Cave (Only one)
Blue (Japan)
Cerulean Cave (Only one)
Yellow
Cerulean Cave (Only one)
Generation II
Gold Silver
Time Capsule, Event
Crystal
Time Capsule, Event
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Cerulean Cave (Only one)
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Trade
Platinum
Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
Cerulean Cave (Only one)
Pal Park
Field
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer, Event
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer, Event
Generation VI
X Y
Unknown Dungeon (Only one)*


In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Pinball Indigo Plateau
Pokémon Trozei! Random Agent Cards
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Western Cave (99F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Dark Crater (B6F)
Aegis Cave (B5F)
(with Mystery Part or Secret Slab in the bag) (Darkness)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Sky
Sky Stairway (25F-49F*)
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Sky Fortress
Rand's House
Pokémon Rumble Ticket for releasing Dialga, Palkia and Giratina
Pokémon Rumble Blast Factory: All (Random Legendary Encounter*)
Pokémon Conquest Illusio (special)

Mewtwo is only obtainable in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time after downloading a Wonder Mail from the Nintendo WFC.

In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Mewtwo English United States 70Shiny September 27 to October 3, 2002;
February 14 to 20, 2003
Pokémon Smash! Mewtwo Japanese Japan
Wi-Fi
70 September 26 to October 31, 2011
Mighty Mewtwo English Wi-Fi 70 February 12 to 26, 2012
Strongest Return Mewtwo Korean South Korea 70 March 3, 2012
Strongest Return Mewtwo Korean Wi-Fi 70 March 15 to May 10, 2012
Spring 2012 Mewtwo French Wi-Fi 70 March 26 to May 1, 2012
Spring 2012 Mewtwo German Wi-Fi 70 May 1 to 31, 2012
Spring 2012 Mewtwo Italian Wi-Fi 70 May 1 to 31, 2012
Spring 2012 Mewtwo Spanish Wi-Fi 70 May 1 to 31, 2012
Pokémon Hills Mewtwo Japanese Japan and Taiwan
Indonesia
Philippines
100 June 15 to September 1, 2013
November 2, 6, and 9, 2013
November 16 to 17, 2013
Pokémon Hills Mewtwo English Indonesia
Philippines
100 November 2, 6, and 9, 2013
November 16 to 17, 2013

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* BrightPowder BrightPowder (100%)
Yellow*
Gold Silver Berserk Gene (50%)
Crystal
Events* King's Rock King's Rock (100%) Custap Berry Custap Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Mewtwo
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
106
166 - 213 322 - 416
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
154
143 - 226 281 - 447
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
130
121 - 200 238 - 394
Total:
680
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 154.
Mega Mewtwo X
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
106
166 - 213 322 - 416
190
175 - 266 346 - 526
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
154
143 - 226 281 - 447
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
130
121 - 200 238 - 394
Total:
780
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
Mega Mewtwo Y
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
106
166 - 213 322 - 416
150
139 - 222 274 - 438
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
194
179 - 270 353 - 535
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
140
130 - 211 256 - 416
Total:
780
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
5/5 ★★★★★
Power
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Skill
5/5 ★★★★★
Stamina
3/4 ★★★
Jump
3/4 ★★★
Total
19/23 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Mewtwo and Mega Mewtwo Y
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:
Mega Mewtwo X
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
00Start Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25
00Start Disable Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
00Start Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —% 25
088 Swift Normal Special 06060 —% 20
1515 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100100% 10
2222 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —% 10
2929 Miracle Eye Psychic Status 0000 —% 40
3636 Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 07070 100100% 20
4343 Power Swap Psychic Status 0000 —% 10
4343 Guard Swap Psychic Status 0000 —% 10
5050 Recover Normal Status 0000 —% 10
5757 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10
6464 Barrier Psychic Status 0000 —% 20
7070 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 —% 20
7979 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000 —% 20
8686 Mist Ice Status 0000 —% 30
9393 Me First Normal Status 0000 —% 20
100100 Psystrike Psychic Special 100100 100100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mewtwo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by a Mega Evolution of Mewtwo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VI
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ghost Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM47 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM59 Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM63 Embargo Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM98 Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mewtwo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or alternate form of Mewtwo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Mewtwo in Generation VI
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Mewtwo 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 Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black or white 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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 Pin150.png Pinani150.png 
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani150.png 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
MDP RT 150.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 99.9%
Friend Area: Cryptic Cave
Phrases
51%-100% HP I long to demonstrate my power to the world!
26%-50% HP What gives? Why is my HP down by half?
1%-25% HP I feel faint... This shouldn't be happening to me...
Level up Fine! Leveled up! Witness my newfound power!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up Fine! Leveled up! Witness my newfound power!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 150.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -22%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry  
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Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Psychic  Normal Assist.png
( Normal )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Psy Power 1 field move.png
(Psy Power ×1)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
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It attacks by letting loose psychic orbs and launching powerful beams.
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PCP150.png HP: ★★★★★ Move: Psystrike
Attack: ★★★★★ Ability 1: Life Force
Defense: ★★★★ Ability 2:
Speed: ★★★★★ Ability 3:
Does not evolve into or from anything
Range: 4 Perfect Links: Kenshin

Evolution

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Unevolved
Mewtwo
 Psychic 



Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
Spr 1b 150.png Spr 1y 150.png Spr 1g 150.png Spr b g1 150.png
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Spr 2g 150.png Spr 2s 150.png Spr 2c 150.png Spr b 2g 150.png
Spr 2g 150 s.png Spr 2s 150 s.png Spr 2c 150 s.png Spr b 2g 150 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 150.png Spr 3e 150.png Spr 3f 150.png Spr b 3r 150.png
Spr 3r 150 s.png Spr 3e 150 s.png Spr 3f 150 s.png Spr b 3r 150 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 150.png Spr 4p 150.png Spr 4h 150.png Spr b 4d 150.png
Spr 4d 150 s.png Spr 4p 150 s.png Spr 4h 150 s.png Spr b 4d 150 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 150.png Spr 5b2 150.png Spr b 5b 150.png
Spr 5b 150 s.png Spr 5b2 150 s.png Spr b 5b 150 s.png
Mewtwo For other sprites and images, please see Mewtwo images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Other sprites

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Crystal back FireRed/LeafGreen back

Trivia

  • Mewtwo was the first Pokémon seen in the English dub, as it appears at the very beginning of the first dub opening.
  • Mewtwo is the only Pokémon with a 680 base stat total that is not a version mascot, and is also the only one not part of any Legendary trios.
  • A quote from one of the Pokémon Mansion journals states that Mewtwo's birthday is February 6.
  • Mewtwo is depicted on the door to Bill's lighthouse in Mystery at the Lighthouse even though Mewtwo had only been seen by its creators and Team Rocket at that point in the anime.
  • Mewtwo comes before Mew in the Pokédex despite being its clone.
  • The island country of Niue released a one-dollar coin featuring Mewtwo as part of a commemorative promotion for the Pokémon franchise, with Mewtwo on the reverse side and the nation's crest on the obverse.
  • Mewtwo's Mega Evolutions are tied for the highest base stat total of all Pokémon, both with 780.
    • Mega Mewtwo X has the highest base Attack of all Pokémon, as well as the highest single base stat and base Special Attack of all Fighting-type Pokémon.
      • This Attack increase is also the largest single stat increase of all Mega Evolutions, at 80 points.
    • Mega Mewtwo Y has the highest Special Attack and single base stat of all Psychic-type Pokémon.
  • Mega Mewtwo Y was the first Mega Evolution revealed to the public and the first to appear in the anime, even before Mega Evolution was announced.
    • Prior to the announcement of Mega Evolution, Mega Mewtwo Y was often referred to as Mewtwo's "Awakened Form" by the fandom, due to its confirmed starring role in the sixteenth movie.
  • Mewtwo's design very closely resembles Giegue from Mother

Origin

Like Mew, Mewtwo has some feline characteristics, but its body structure is much larger as a result of gene splicing. Mewtwo also has some characteristics of a grey alien.

Name origin

Mewtwo is a combination of Mew (the Pokémon it originated from) and two (indicating that it is a clone). It also sounds somewhat similar to mutant (ミュータント).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ミュウツー Mewtwo From Mew and two
France Flag.png French Mewtwo Same as English/Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Mewtwo Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Mewtu Similar to English/Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Mewtwo Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 뮤츠 Myucheu Transliteration of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 超夢 / 超梦 Chāomèng Can either mean "Ultimate dream" or "To transcend dreams".
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 超夢夢 Chīumuhngmuhng Can either mean "Ultimate dream" or "To transcend dreams". Alternatively, it can be taken as "Super Mew".


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Notes

Generation I: ArticunoZapdosMoltresMewtwo
Generation II: RaikouEnteiSuicuneLugiaHo-Oh
Generation III: RegirockRegiceRegisteelLatias
LatiosKyogreGroudonRayquaza
Generation IV: UxieMespritAzelfDialgaPalkia
HeatranRegigigasGiratinaCresselia
Generation V: CobalionTerrakionVirizionTornadusThundurus
ReshiramZekromLandorusKyurem
Generation VI: XerneasYveltalZygarde
Generation VII: Type: NullSilvallyTapu KokoTapu LeleTapu BuluTapu Fini
CosmogCosmoemSolgaleoLunalaNecrozma
Generation VIII: ZacianZamazentaEternatusKubfuUrshifu
RegielekiRegidragoGlastrierSpectrierCalyrexEnamorus
Generation IX: Wo-ChienChien-PaoTing-LuChi-YuKoraidonMiraidon
OkidogiMunkidoriFezandipitiOgerponTerapagos
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