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'''Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター　ミュウツー！{{tt|我|われ}}ハココニ{{tt|在|あ}}リ　MEWTWO SAGA''' ''Pocket Monsters: Mewtwo! I Am Here - MEWTWO SAGA'') is the first feature-length special of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 30, 2000. It was then released on DVD in the US on December 5, 2001.
'''Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター　ミュウツー！{{tt|我|われ}}ハココニ{{tt|在|あ}}リ　MEWTWO SAGA''' ''Pocket Monsters: Mewtwo! I Am Here - MEWTWO SAGA'') is the first feature-length special of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 30, 2000. It was then released on DVD in the US on December 4, 2001.


It is a sequel to ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
It is a sequel to ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
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==Plot==
==Plot==
[[File:Mewtwo Returns DVD US.png|thumb|230px|left|DVD cover]]
[[File:Mewtwo Returns DVD US.png|thumb|230px|left|DVD cover]]
{{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}}, its heart having been softened by the selfless example of [[Ash Ketchum]] back in the eastern [[Kanto]] region, has now traveled to the western region of [[Johto]] in search of a place unreachable to the prying eyes and harsh judgments of humans for the sake of the band of cloned Pokémon, whose welfare Mewtwo is entirely concerned with. Mewtwo eventually finds the perfect hideaway: a huge mountain named [[Mount Quena]], surrounded by steep cliffs that are practically impossible to scale, but in its crater is a freshwater lake and a forest that is home to many {{t|Bug}} Pokémon. This is a perfect fit for Mewtwo's band, so they settle in the top of Mount Quena and begin a new, safe life. Mewtwo, feeling that clones do not belong in the outside world because they were not born in it, watches over as their guardian. Mewtwo seems particularly close to the [[Pikachutwo|Pikachu]] and {{p|Meowth}} clones, spending most of its private time with them, possibly reflecting how important their templates were in its change of heart.
{{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}, its heart having been softened by the selfless example of [[Ash Ketchum]] back in the eastern [[Kanto]] [[region]], has now traveled to the western region of [[Johto]] in search of a place unreachable to the prying eyes and harsh judgments of humans for the sake of the band of cloned Pokémon, whose welfare Mewtwo is entirely concerned with. Mewtwo eventually finds the perfect hideaway: a huge mountain named [[Mount Quena]], surrounded by steep cliffs that are practically impossible to scale, but in its crater is a freshwater lake and a forest that is home to many {{t|Bug}} Pokémon. This is a perfect fit for Mewtwo's band, so they settle in the top of Mount Quena and begin a new, safe life. Mewtwo, feeling that clones do not belong in the outside world because they were not born in it, watches over as their guardian. Mewtwo seems particularly close to the [[Pikachutwo|Pikachu]] and {{p|Meowth}} clones, spending most of its private time with them, possibly reflecting how important their templates were in its change of heart.


{{an|Giovanni}}, however, is determined to possess Mewtwo once again, and has been planning a militaristic assault upon wherever Mewtwo has settled to take the Pokémon back for himself. He at last locates Mewtwo in its new mountain retreat, so the Team Rocket Combat Unit heads toward Mount Quena.
{{an|Giovanni}}, however, is determined to possess Mewtwo once again, and has been planning a militaristic assault upon wherever Mewtwo has settled to take the Pokémon back for himself. He at last locates Mewtwo in its new mountain retreat, so the Team Rocket Combat Unit heads toward Mount Quena.


Ash and {{ashfr}}—on their Pokémon journey as always—are passing through an area around Mount Quena called [[Purity Canyon]], which is known as [[Johto]]'s greatest natural wonder. Unfortunately, they miss the only bus that goes through the area and an unpredicted typhoon forces them to stay at a lodge at the foot of the mountain with a woman who could not board the full bus. On the road, the bus is swept up high powerful winds, but is set down by Mewtwo's powers, much to the confusion of its riders. In Mewtwo's lair, Pikachutwo questions this action, which Mewtwo explains was to prevent rescuers from jeopardizing the clones' seclusion. Meowthtwo suggests it may also have been done out of compassion, of which Mewtwo says it has none for humans.  
Ash and {{ashfr}}—on their Pokémon journey as always—are passing through an area around Mount Quena called [[Mount Quena#Purity Canyon|Purity Canyon]], which is known as [[Johto]]'s greatest natural wonder. Unfortunately, they miss the only bus that goes through the area and an unpredicted typhoon forces them to stay at a lodge at the foot of the mountain with a woman who could not board the full bus. On the road, the bus is swept up high powerful winds, but is set down by Mewtwo's powers, much to the confusion of its riders. In Mewtwo's lair, Pikachutwo questions this action, which Mewtwo explains was to prevent rescuers from jeopardizing the clones' seclusion. Meowthtwo suggests it may also have been done out of compassion, of which Mewtwo says it has none for humans.  


Back at the lodge, Pokémon naturalist [[Luna Carson]] explains that the only ways through the valley are a canoe ride down the river or the monthly bus service. Later, Luna serves them fresh water from [[Purity River]], and everyone but Ash is amazed by its taste. With no other option for transportation, the group leave that night, taking the canoes downstream. Along the way, they come across the Bug Pokémon {{p|Ledian}}, {{p|Kakuna}}, {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Pinsir}}, and {{p|Beedrill}}, the last of which causes {{an|Misty}} to frantically paddle back upstream. Back at the lodge, {{an|Brock}} suggests they scale Mount Quena, but Luna warns that is impassible despite featuring beautiful [[Clarity Lake]] in its crater. A knock on the door brings new lodge inhabitants: medical researcher [[Cullen Calix]] and a spunky girl from the Pokémon Institute, [[Domino]]. Cullen says he is studying the medicinal properties of Purity River water and wants to explore Mount Quena, which Luna laments would bring tourists and destruction to the ecosystem.
Back at the lodge, Pokémon naturalist [[Luna Carson]] explains that the only ways through the valley are a canoe ride down the river or the monthly bus service. Later, Luna serves them fresh water from [[Mount Quena#Purity River|Purity River]], and everyone but Ash is amazed by its taste. With no other option for transportation, the group leave that night, taking the canoes downstream. Along the way, they come across the Bug Pokémon {{p|Ledian}}, {{p|Kakuna}}, {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Pinsir}}, and {{p|Beedrill}}, the last of which causes {{an|Misty}} to frantically paddle back upstream. Back at the lodge, {{an|Brock}} suggests they scale Mount Quena, but Luna warns that is impassible despite featuring beautiful [[Mount Quena#Clarity Lake|Clarity Lake]] in its crater. A knock on the door brings new lodge inhabitants: medical researcher [[Cullen Calix]] and a spunky girl from the Pokémon Institute, [[Domino]]. Cullen says he is studying the medicinal properties of Purity River water and wants to explore Mount Quena, which Luna laments would bring tourists and destruction to the ecosystem.


Suddenly, {{TRT}} announces their presence with firecrackers and their {{motto}}. [[James]] grabs {{AP|Pikachu}} with an electricity-absorbing whip and escapes with [[Jessie]], and {{MTR}} in their rocket-powered balloon, but the turbulent winds cause them to lose control and push them toward Mount Quena. The group equips climbing gear and chases after them, avoiding gusty winds and even a falling boulder. Team Rocket's balloon swings by and hooks their climbing rope, dragging the group into the air. Domino spots Mewtwo in Mount Quena through her binoculars and transmits a video feed to none other than Giovanni. Upon seeing the approaching Combat Unit, Domino climbs up the rope past the others, lands in the balloon's basket, and reveals herself to be in league with Team Rocket as elite Agent 009, also known as The Black Tulip for her use of the flowers as weapons. Domino pops the balloon with one and sends everyone else plummeting onto the mountain while she returns via paraglider to Giovanni's large helicopter to report on Mewtwo's status.
Suddenly, {{TRT}} announces their presence with firecrackers and their {{motto}}. [[James]] grabs {{AP|Pikachu}} with an electricity-absorbing whip and escapes with [[Jessie]], and {{MTR}} in their rocket-powered balloon, but the turbulent winds cause them to lose control and push them toward Mount Quena. The group equips climbing gear and chases after them, avoiding gusty winds and even a falling boulder. Team Rocket's balloon swings by and hooks their climbing rope, dragging the group into the air. Domino spots Mewtwo in Mount Quena through her binoculars and transmits a video feed to none other than Giovanni. Upon seeing the approaching Combat Unit, Domino climbs up the rope past the others, lands in the balloon's basket, and reveals herself to be in league with Team Rocket as elite Agent 009, also known as The Black Tulip for her use of the flowers as weapons. Domino pops the balloon with one and sends everyone else plummeting onto the mountain while she returns via paraglider to Giovanni's large helicopter to report on Mewtwo's status.
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Some of the clones imprison Jessie and James in a cave and head off with Pikachu and Meowth to fight Team Rocket's forces. However, as soon as the Pokémon land ashore, a Team Rocket helicopter appears and stuns the clones with energy blasts. An airship drops Team Rocket [[Poké Ball]]s that capture most of the clones, and just as Pikachutwo is about to be caught by one, Pikachu deflects it with an electric attack. He also shocks Pikachutwo in order to invigorate it and escape, which Meowth emulates by scratching Meowthtwo's face. The four Pokémon flee from the helicopter's blasts, but find themselves trapped against a hill. A {{m|Shadow Ball}} saves the group from an incoming stun blast, revealing Mewtwo floating in the air behind the helicopter. Mewtwo frees the clone, disintegrates their Poké Balls, and throws another Shadow Ball, but the helicopter evades the attack.
Some of the clones imprison Jessie and James in a cave and head off with Pikachu and Meowth to fight Team Rocket's forces. However, as soon as the Pokémon land ashore, a Team Rocket helicopter appears and stuns the clones with energy blasts. An airship drops Team Rocket [[Poké Ball]]s that capture most of the clones, and just as Pikachutwo is about to be caught by one, Pikachu deflects it with an electric attack. He also shocks Pikachutwo in order to invigorate it and escape, which Meowth emulates by scratching Meowthtwo's face. The four Pokémon flee from the helicopter's blasts, but find themselves trapped against a hill. A {{m|Shadow Ball}} saves the group from an incoming stun blast, revealing Mewtwo floating in the air behind the helicopter. Mewtwo frees the clone, disintegrates their Poké Balls, and throws another Shadow Ball, but the helicopter evades the attack.


Giovanni emerges on a platform to speak with Mewtwo, but the Pokémon refuses to go along with Giovanni's plans. The helicopter deploys [[Giovanni's machines|two machines]] that surround Mewtwo and give it a powerful electric shock. Mewtwo pushes the machines into rock walls with its psychic power and defies Giovanni once more. Giovanni turns his attention to the island harboring the rest of the clones for phase two of the operation. Along with paragliding Team Rocket Grunts, Domino flies over using a jetpack and eventually comes across Ash's group, who are quickly restrained by metal rings to prevent their interference. Domino subdues the island's Pokémon with stunning tulips and restraining rings and reports her findings to Giovanni, who challenges Mewtwo to stop him. Mewtwo declares that it will protect the clones and telekinetically brings the other Pokémon to the island with it.
Giovanni emerges on a platform to speak with Mewtwo, but the Pokémon refuses to go along with Giovanni's plans. The helicopter deploys two machines that surround Mewtwo and give it a powerful electric shock. Mewtwo pushes the machines into rock walls with its psychic power and defies Giovanni once more. Giovanni turns his attention to the island harboring the rest of the clones for phase two of the operation. Along with paragliding Team Rocket Grunts, Domino flies over using a jetpack and eventually comes across Ash's group, who are quickly restrained by metal rings to prevent their interference. Domino subdues the island's Pokémon with stunning tulips and restraining rings and reports her findings to Giovanni, who challenges Mewtwo to stop him. Mewtwo declares that it will protect the clones and telekinetically brings the other Pokémon to the island with it.


Soon, Domino, Mewtwo, and Giovanni meet on the island, at which point Giovanni tells Mewtwo that it must surrender. Mewtwo replies that it would rather leave this world than serve him, but Giovanni threatens to subject the other clones to experiments that would cause them to perish. Mewtwo then agrees. Giovanni reactivates the machines from earlier and tells Mewtwo to enter the energy field between them, which will harness Mewtwo's power and bend its will to his. Domino demonstrates Team Rocket's threat by firing blasts from her tulip at Pikachutwo. With Mewtwo trapped by the force of the machines' energy and his operation successful, Giovanni makes plans to build a Team Rocket laboratory on the island to create an army of powerful clone Pokémon. Mewtwo ceases its struggle just as Giovanni states that it will be his tool to rule the world. The other characters and Pokémon are then locked away in a prison cell, where Ash is reunited with Pikachu.
Soon, Domino, Mewtwo, and Giovanni meet on the island, at which point Giovanni tells Mewtwo that it must surrender. Mewtwo replies that it would rather leave this world than serve him, but Giovanni threatens to subject the other clones to experiments that would cause them to perish. Mewtwo then agrees. Giovanni reactivates the machines from earlier and tells Mewtwo to enter the energy field between them, which will harness Mewtwo's power and bend its will to his. Domino demonstrates Team Rocket's threat by firing blasts from her tulip at Pikachutwo. With Mewtwo trapped by the force of the machines' energy and his operation successful, Giovanni makes plans to build a Team Rocket laboratory on the island to create an army of powerful clone Pokémon. Mewtwo ceases its struggle just as Giovanni states that it will be his tool to rule the world. The other characters and Pokémon are then locked away in a prison cell, where Ash is reunited with Pikachu.
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Night has fallen, and Team Rocket wake up from unconsciousness in a dry crater. Underground, Mewtwo explains to the other humans that it has moved the lake and spring inside Mount Quena for greater protection. When Mewtwo decides to erase the memories of everyone involved, Meowth and the other Pokémon object, arguing that the past forms part of a living creature's identity and it is entitled to it. Misty and Brock add that forgetting the past does not change it and everyone deserves to know where they came from. Mewtwo changes its mind, stating that we should be able to look to the past just as much as the future, and the shame of others' wrongdoing is theirs alone. A group of Butterfree spread powder enhanced with Mewtwo's psychic abilities to erase the memories of the Team Rocket operatives as well as Luna and Cullen, whose well-meaning desire to research the spring may put it in jeopardy. Like the Team Rocket trio before them, Ash and his friends board a Pikachu balloon to leave Mount Quena. Mewtwo earnestly thanks them for their help and departs with all the cloned Pokémon to live elsewhere as natural Pokémon in the wild.
Night has fallen, and Team Rocket wake up from unconsciousness in a dry crater. Underground, Mewtwo explains to the other humans that it has moved the lake and spring inside Mount Quena for greater protection. When Mewtwo decides to erase the memories of everyone involved, Meowth and the other Pokémon object, arguing that the past forms part of a living creature's identity and it is entitled to it. Misty and Brock add that forgetting the past does not change it and everyone deserves to know where they came from. Mewtwo changes its mind, stating that we should be able to look to the past just as much as the future, and the shame of others' wrongdoing is theirs alone. A group of Butterfree spread powder enhanced with Mewtwo's psychic abilities to erase the memories of the Team Rocket operatives as well as Luna and Cullen, whose well-meaning desire to research the spring may put it in jeopardy. Like the Team Rocket trio before them, Ash and his friends board a Pikachu balloon to leave Mount Quena. Mewtwo earnestly thanks them for their help and departs with all the cloned Pokémon to live elsewhere as natural Pokémon in the wild.


Some time later, as Ash, Misty, and Brock walk through a city, Ash hears Mewtwo's voice, but is uncertain whether it was real or just a memory. The Narrator concludes the movie with the rumors of a Pokémon who traverses a faraway city at night.
Some time later, as Ash, Misty, and Brock walk through a city, Ash hears Mewtwo's voice, but is uncertain whether it was real or just a memory. The [[narrator]] concludes the movie with the rumors of a Pokémon who traverses a faraway city at night.


==Major events==
==Major events==
* {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and {{TRT}} encounter {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}} [[M01|again]].
* {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and {{TRT}} encounter {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} [[M01|again]].
* Ash, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} meet {{an|Giovanni}} for the first time.
* Ash, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} meet {{an|Giovanni}} for the first time.
* Mewtwo erases its encounter with Giovanni, {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|his underlings}}, [[Luna Carson|Luna]], and [[Cullen Calix|Cullen]] from their memories.
* Mewtwo erases itself from Giovanni and {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|his underlings}}' memories.
{{animeevents}}


===Debuts===
===Debuts===
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* {{p|Pineco}} ({{OP|Brock|Pineco}})
* {{p|Pineco}} ({{OP|Brock|Pineco}})
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}})
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}})
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ({{OBP|Mewtwo|original series|original series}})
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ({{OBP|Mewtwo|M01|M01}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Pikachutwo|clone]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Pikachutwo|clone]])
* {{p|Meowth}} (clone)
* {{p|Charizard}} (clone)
* {{p|Charizard}} (clone)
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} (clone)
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} (clone)
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* {{p|Ninetales}} (clone)
* {{p|Ninetales}} (clone)
* {{p|Vileplume}} (clone)
* {{p|Vileplume}} (clone)
* {{p|Ninetales}} (clone)
* {{p|Dewgong}} (clone)
* {{p|Rapidash}} (clone)
* {{p|Rapidash}} (clone)
* {{p|Butterfree}} (multiple)
* {{p|Butterfree}} (multiple)
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{{cast|Johto|Ash's Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}
{{cast|Johto|Ash's Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}
{{cast|Johto|Misty (anime)|disp=Misty|Rachael Lillis|Kasumi|Mayumi Iizuka|カスミ|飯塚雅弓}}
{{cast|Johto|Misty (anime)|disp=Misty|Rachael Lillis|Kasumi|Mayumi Iizuka|カスミ|飯塚雅弓}}
{{cast|Johto|Misty's Togepi|disp=Togepi|Satomi Kōrogi|Togepi|Satomi Kōrogi|トゲピー|こおろぎさとみ}}
{{cast|Johto|Misty's Togepi|disp=Togepi|Satomi Koorogi|Togepi|Satomi Koorogi|トゲピー|こおろぎさとみ}}
{{cast|Johto|Brock (anime)|disp=Brock|Eric Stuart|Takeshi|Yūji Ueda|タケシ|うえだ　ゆうじ}}
{{cast|Johto|Brock (anime)|disp=Brock|Eric Stuart|Takeshi|Yūji Ueda|タケシ|うえだ　ゆうじ}}
{{cast|Johto|Jessie|Rachael Lillis|Musashi|Megumi Hayashibara|ムサシ|林原めぐみ}}
{{cast|Johto|Jessie|Rachael Lillis|Musashi|Megumi Hayashibara|ムサシ|林原めぐみ}}
{{cast|Johto|James|Eric Stuart|Kojirō|Shin'ichirō Miki|コジロウ|三木眞一郎}}
{{cast|Johto|James|Eric Stuart|Kojirō|Shin-ichiro Miki|コジロウ|三木眞一郎}}
{{cast|Johto|Meowth (Team Rocket)|disp=Meowth|Maddie Blaustein|Nyarth|Inuko Inuyama|ニャース|犬山イヌコ}}
{{cast|Johto|Meowth (Team Rocket)|disp=Meowth|Maddie Blaustein|Nyarth|Inuko Inuyama|ニャース|犬山イヌコ}}
{{cast|Johto|Mewtwo (original series)|disp=Mewtwo|Dan Green|Mewtwo|Masachika Ichimura|ミュウツー|市村正親}}
{{cast|Johto|Mewtwo (M01)|disp=Mewtwo|Dan Green|Mewtwo|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Masachika Ichimura|ミュウツー|市村正親}}
{{cast|Johto|Giovanni (anime)|disp=Giovanni|Ted Lewis|Sakaki|Hirotaka Suzuoki|サカキ|鈴置洋孝}}
{{cast|Johto|Giovanni (anime)|disp=Giovanni|Ted Lewis|Sakaki|Hirotaka Suzuoki|サカキ|鈴置洋孝}}
{{cast|Johto|Domino|disp=Domino|Kerry Williams|Domino|Kotono Mitsuishi|ドミノ|三石琴乃}}
{{cast|Johto|Domino|disp=Domino|Kerry Williams|Domino|Kotono Mitsuishi|ドミノ|三石琴乃}}
{{cast|Johto|Officer Jenny|Lee Quick|Junsar|Chinami Nishimura|ジュンサー|西村ちなみ}}
{{cast|Johto|Officer Jenny|List of English voice actors{{!}}Lee Quick|Junsar|Chinami Nishimura|ジュンサー|西村ちなみ}}
{{cast|Johto|Narrator|disp=Narration|Ken Gates|Narration|Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|bottom=yes}}
{{cast|Johto|Narrator|disp=Narration|Ken Gates|Narration|Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|bottom=yes}}
|}
|}
==Manga adaptation==
:''Main article: [[Mewtwo Returns (manga)]]''


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Baby Nidoqueen and Baby Rhyhorn.png|thumb|250px|Baby Nidoqueen and Rhyhorn]]
[[File:Baby Nidoqueen and Baby Rhyhorn.png|thumb|250px|Baby Nidoqueen and Rhyhorn]]
* This special premiered in Japan between the episodes ''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]'' and ''[[EP179|The Apple Corp!]]''
* This special was released between [[EP178]] and [[EP179]] in Japan.
* Before being blasted off by the typhoon, {{TRT}} said "How many times must our plans be destroyed, before they're allowed to be tried? The answer my friend, is blowin' in the wind!" which is a reference to the Bob Dylan song "{{wp|Blowin' in the Wind}}".
* In reruns on [[Kids Station]] and on VOD services such as [[Prime Video]] and [[Hulu]], the special is split into three episodes listed as part of the original series between [[EP178]] and [[EP179]], with each part including the regular [[OK!|opening]] and [[To My Best Friend|ending]] animations, title cards, and next episode previews.
* This was the first time that any part of the anime franchise, other than openings, used digital coloring.
* Before being blasted off by the typhoon, {{TRT}} said: "How many times must our plans be destroyed, before they're allowed to be tried? The answer my friend, is blowin' in the wind!", referencing the {{wp|Bob Dylan}} song "{{wp|Blowin' in the Wind}}".
* During the conversation between [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Pikachutwo]], and {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}} (immediately following Pikachu's arrival on the island), [[James]] comments, "This is like the sequel to a movie I missed." [[Breaking the fourth wall]], this comment is essentially true, since Mewtwo wiped James's memory of the events of ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
* This was the first time that any part of the {{pkmn|anime}}, other than openings and segments, used digital coloring.
* During the conversation between [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Pikachutwo]], and {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} (immediately following Pikachu's arrival on the island), [[James]] comments, "This is like the sequel to a movie I missed." [[Breaking the fourth wall]], this comment is essentially true, since Mewtwo wiped James's memory of the events of ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
* Music from ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'' is used extensively in this special.
* Music from ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'' is used extensively in this special.
* The cloned {{p|Nidoqueen}} and {{p|Rhyhorn}} are shown to have produced offspring. Even if Nidoqueen was able to produce {{pkmn|Egg}}s, the babies would ''all'' be {{p|Nidoran♀|the first member of the female evolutionary line}}. This may be due to [[anime physics]] or their nature as clones, but the fact that nobody questioned their existence (or know about the clones yet) would suggest it was simply an error.
* The cloned {{p|Nidoqueen}} and {{p|Rhyhorn}} are shown to have produced offspring. Even if Nidoqueen was able to produce {{pkmn|Egg}}s, the babies would ''all'' be {{p|Nidoran♀|the first member of the female evolutionary line}}. This may be due to [[anime physics]] or their nature as clones, but the fact that nobody questioned their existence (or know about the clones yet) would suggest it was simply an error.
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* At the end, Ash says "'''This time''' we'll both be able to remember." This may mean that Mewtwo informed him of their previous encounter. However, this is dub-only.
* At the end, Ash says "'''This time''' we'll both be able to remember." This may mean that Mewtwo informed him of their previous encounter. However, this is dub-only.
* At the end, Mewtwo overlooks a city whose buildings are similar to {{wp|New York City}}'s {{wp|Empire State Building}} and {{wp|MetLife Building}}.
* At the end, Mewtwo overlooks a city whose buildings are similar to {{wp|New York City}}'s {{wp|Empire State Building}} and {{wp|MetLife Building}}.
** This ending is later referenced in the credits of ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', when another {{OBP|Mewtwo|Best Wishes series}} is last seen overlooking a city at night.
** This ending is later referenced in the credits of ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', when another {{OBP|Mewtwo|M16}} is last seen overlooking a city at night.
* The [[List of English language Pokémon anime special home video releases (Region 2)|United Kingdom VHS release]] refers to the special as ''Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns - The Movie''.
* The [[List of English language Pokémon anime special home video releases (Region 2)|United Kingdom VHS release]] refers to the special as ''Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns - The Movie''.
* In ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]'', {{an|Brock}} comments that an ice sculpture of {{an|Giovanni}} looks "awfully familiar", thus making the events of this special [[canon]] with the main series anime, as this is the only time when Brock has ever met Giovanni.
* The design of Giovanni's airship would later be used as a [[List of cross-canon references|basis]] of the [[Team Rocket airship]] in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}.
* A post-credits scene in ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'' shows Mewtwo and the clones arriving at [[Mount Quena]], foreshadowing the events of this special.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* When the clones are first shown on [[Mount Quena]], {{DL|Mewtwo (original series)|Blastoisetwo}}'s lower jaw is blue instead of beige.
* When the clones are first shown on Mount Quena, {{DL|Mewtwo (M01)|Blastoisetwo}}'s lower jaw is blue instead of beige.
* While riding on Blastoisetwo's back on their way to the battle, {{MTR}} and {{DL|Mewtwo (original series)|Meowthtwo}}'s feet are a darker brown than usual.
* While riding on Blastoisetwo's back on their way to the battle, {{MTR}} and {{DL|Mewtwo (M01)|Meowthtwo}}'s feet are a darker brown than usual.
* {{an|Giovanni}} and [[Domino]] emerge from the helicopter side-by-side, but the next shot shows Domino farther back and the platform appears to have changed shape. When the camera angle changes again, she is back in her original position.
* Giovanni and [[Domino]] emerge from the helicopter side-by-side, but the next shot shows Domino farther back and the platform appears to have changed shape. When the camera angle changes again, she is back in her original position.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* The dub adds Mewtwo's beginning monologue of the first movie's events, whereas the original had the montage with no commentary. Something similar occurs in [[AG120]].
* The dub adds Mewtwo's beginning monologue of the first movie's events, whereas the original had the montage with no commentary.
* Domino only calls [[Mount Quena]] a "remote area in Johto" in the dub.
* Domino only calls Mount Quena a "remote area in Johto" in the dub.
* Mewtwo's opening lines are mostly different in the dub. After pondering its existence, Mewtwo originally explains who it and the Pokémon accompanying it are, and their origins. In the dub, Mewtwo says it feels it has no right to judge their habitat as beautiful because the clones are artificial. Similarly, the dub implies that the clones were victims of discrimination, while the Japanese version states that they chose to avoid the outside world.
* Mewtwo's opening lines are mostly different in the dub. After pondering its existence, Mewtwo originally explains who it and the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} accompanying it are, and their origins. In the dub, Mewtwo says it feels it has no right to judge their habitat as beautiful because the clones are artificial. Similarly, the dub implies that the clones were victims of discrimination, while the Japanese version states that they chose to avoid the outside world.
* The dub states that the bus trips are monthly instead of weekly.
* The dub states that the bus trips are monthly instead of weekly.
* The meal Brock planned to make was changed from pancakes with lots of syrup to "spicy pizza pancakes."
* The meal Brock planned to make was changed from pancakes with lots of syrup to "spicy pizza pancakes."
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** Mewtwo's attitude is changed from normal to rude and dismissive.
** Mewtwo's attitude is changed from normal to rude and dismissive.
** Pikachutwo originally compares their Mt. Quena hideout to being locked up in a jail cell, something not expressed in the dub.
** Pikachutwo originally compares their Mt. Quena hideout to being locked up in a jail cell, something not expressed in the dub.
* [[Domino]] and [[Cullen Calix]] arrive at the lodge early in the morning in the dub, whereas no timeframe was stated in the original.
** Luna's specification that researching native Pokémon is her full-time job and manning the bus stop is part-time are dub-only.
** Luna's specification that researching native Pokémon is her full-time job and manning the bus stop is part-time are dub-only.
* The dated slang used by Domino when formally introducing herself to Luna was dub-only.
* The dated slang used by Domino when formally introducing herself to Luna was dub-only.
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* In the dub, Giovanni mentions having put a "considerable investment" on the machines used to contain Mewtwo. In the original line, he merely tells Mewtwo that the power of humans is nothing to look down upon.
* In the dub, Giovanni mentions having put a "considerable investment" on the machines used to contain Mewtwo. In the original line, he merely tells Mewtwo that the power of humans is nothing to look down upon.
* The exchange of words between Mewtwo and Giovanni in the next scene was notably changed in the dub. Mewtwo says that Giovanni will not be able to defeat it and Giovanni replies that Mewtwo's Psychic powers cannot influence machines. Mewtwo originally asks if Giovanni thinks heartless machines will be able to defeat it and Giovanni replies that the machines are designed to capture Mewtwo, not defeat it.
* The exchange of words between Mewtwo and Giovanni in the next scene was notably changed in the dub. Mewtwo says that Giovanni will not be able to defeat it and Giovanni replies that Mewtwo's Psychic powers cannot influence machines. Mewtwo originally asks if Giovanni thinks heartless machines will be able to defeat it and Giovanni replies that the machines are designed to capture Mewtwo, not defeat it.
* Prior to locking them up, Domino originally gives a thinly veiled threat that she and her men would kill Ash, Misty, Brock, Luna, and Cullen for seeing too much if they dare try to resist their capture. This was toned down in the dub to her
* Prior to locking them up, Domino originally gave a thinly veiled threat that she and her men would kill Ash, Misty, Brock, Luna, and Cullen for seeing too much if they dare try to resist their captivity. This was toned down in the dub.
* The scene with Team Rocket in the jail cell is completely different between the two versions: Originally, Jessie and James note they have yet to say their catchphrase when blasting off, so they decide to use it while waiting for Meowth's return. In the dub, they decide to rehearse a new motto in the event of Meowth's desertion, only to use a variation of their blast-off catchphrase.
* The scene with Team Rocket in the jail cell is completely different between the two versions: Originally, Jessie and James note they have yet to say their catchphrase when blasting off, so they decide to use it while waiting for Meowth's return. In the dub, they decide to rehearse a new motto in the event of Meowth's desertion, only to use a variation of their blast-off catchphrase.
** The shot of when Jessie and James say "Looks like Team Rocket's never blasting off again!" and the camera zooms out to view Mount Quena was shortened by six seconds in the dub.
** The shot of when Jessie and James say "Looks like Team Rocket's never blasting off again!" and the camera zooms out to view Mount Quena was shortened by six seconds in the dub.
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* When Giovanni and Domino talk about Mewtwo's weakened state, Domino originally says that Mewtwo's death would be the loss of everything they have worked so hard for. Likely to avoid a reference to death in the dub, Domino says that it would take years to clone Mewtwo again.
* When Giovanni and Domino talk about Mewtwo's weakened state, Domino originally says that Mewtwo's death would be the loss of everything they have worked so hard for. Likely to avoid a reference to death in the dub, Domino says that it would take years to clone Mewtwo again.
* When angry {{t|Bug}} Pokémon start attacking Team Rocket and [[Giovanni's Persian]] grows restless, Giovanni shushes it in the dub, whereas he asks it what is wrong originally.  
* When angry {{t|Bug}} Pokémon start attacking Team Rocket and [[Giovanni's Persian]] grows restless, Giovanni shushes it in the dub, whereas he asks it what is wrong originally.  
* When Domino launches several tulips at the Bug Pokémon in the original version, she calls out what can be translated as "Shoot blindly!" or "Disorderly shot!", as if it was the name of an attack like a Pokémon would use. In the dub, there is no dialogue in the scene.  
* When Domino launches several tulips at the Bug Pokémon in the original version, she calls out what can be translated as "Shoot blindly!" or "Disorderly shot!", as if it was the name of an attack like a Pokémon would use. In the dub, there was no dialogue in this scene.
* In the original version, James mentions that Giovanni catching him and Jessie dawdling would look very bad, while in the dub, James says that Giovanni will ask for their expense report as a drastic measure.
* In the original version, James mentions that Giovanni catching him and Jessie dawdling would look very bad, while in the dub, James says that Giovanni will ask for their expense report as a drastic measure.
* In the dub, Giovanni yells "No!" when Ash moves Mewtwo, but he originally orders his men to go after them.
* In the dub, Giovanni yells "No!" when Ash moves Mewtwo, but he originally orders his men to go after them.
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