Mewtwo (Pokémon)

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149MS.png #149: Dragonite
Pokémon
#151: Mew 151MS.png
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Mewtwo (disambiguation).
Mewtwo
Genetic Pokémon
ミュウツー
Mewtwo
#150
Mewtwo
Mewtwo
Mega Mewtwo X
Mega Mewtwo X
Mega Mewtwo Y
Mega Mewtwo Y



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types
Psychic Unknown
Mewtwo
Psychic Fighting
Mega Mewtwo X
Psychic Unknown
Mega Mewtwo Y
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Pressure
Mewtwo
Cacophony
Mega Mewtwo X
Cacophony
Mega Mewtwo Y
Unnerve
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Steadfast
Mega Mewtwo X
Insomnia
Mega Mewtwo Y
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
3 (1.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Undiscovered
Hatch time
120 cycles
Egg not obtainable
Height
6'07" 2.0 m
Mewtwo
7'07" 2.3 m
Mega Mewtwo X
4'11" 1.5 m
Mega Mewtwo Y
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
269.0 lbs. 122.0 kg
Mewtwo
280.0 lbs. 127.0 kg
Mega Mewtwo X
72.8 lbs. 33.0 kg
Mega Mewtwo Y
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
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
Mega Mewtwo X
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Mega Mewtwo Y
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
Mega Mewtwo X
Pokédex color
Purple
Base friendship
0
External Links

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

While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Mewtwo can Mega Evolve into two different forms:

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

Biology

 
Mega Mewtwo X stretching its arm.

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 and extend from V-shaped ridges on its forehead. Additionally, the horns are now pointed and curve upward. It now has two tubes behind its neck, its eyes are 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. Its muscles are augmented with psychic power, which increases its strength and sprinting abilities. When using moves in battle, it is shown to be able to stretch its arms and legs.

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 to base of each and crossing over the top of its head. 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. Despite its size, it has phenomenal mental power, and is capable of smashing buildings with a mere thought.

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, where it was shown to be capable of levitation, telepathy and mind control, Mewtwo exemplified these vicious characteristics. 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 in order 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 from 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

In the main series

 
Mewtwo in the anime
 
Mega Mewtwo X in the anime
 
Mega Mewtwo Y in the anime

Major appearances

Mewtwo (M01)

A Mewtwo had a prominent role during the original series, appearing in Mewtwo Strikes Back, its remake Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, and its sequel special Mewtwo Returns, as well as a few episodes. Since the original series, it made further appearances in openings and a few stock appearances in movies.

Mewtwo (M16)

A Mewtwo capable of Mega Evolving into Mega Mewtwo Y had prominent roles in Genesect and the Legend Awakened and its prologue Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening.

Other

In The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, a Mirage Mewtwo was the most powerful Pokémon controlled by the Mirage Master. However, it was defeated when Pikachu destroyed the Mirage System with which it was built.

Minor appearances

Two Mewtwo capable of Mega Evolving appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I; one was Mega Mewtwo X, while the other was Mega Mewtwo Y.

Both Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y appeared in the ending credits of 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

Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.

In File 4: Charizard, after finding out about its existence from Blue, Red entered Cerulean Cave to add Mewtwo's data to the Pokédex. In a fierce battle that wiped out almost all of Red's Pokémon, Mewtwo was finally defeated by Red's Charizard after it Mega Evolved into Mega Charizard X. Red then proceeded to catch Mewtwo, making his collection of the 150 known Pokémon complete.

In the manga

 
Mega Mewtwo Y in Pokémon Adventures
 
Mega Mewtwo X in Pokémon Adventures

In the movie adaptations

Main article: Mewtwo (M01)
Main article: Mewtwo (M16)

Two different Mewtwo appear in the manga adaptations of the first and sixteenth Pokémon movies.

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 Pocket Monsters DP manga

A Mewtwo appeared in PMDP29.

In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga

A Mewtwo appeared as a silhouette in JBA5.

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 in Tauros the Tyrant, who added his own human DNA to Mewtwo to finish its creation when Mew's cells weren't enough. It was fully completed by the time of And Mewtwo Too?!. Together, Red and Blaine battled with Mewtwo, which eventually ended in its capture via Master Ball in And Mewtwo... Three!. It appeared again in the X & Y arc, where it was seen sitting inside the Unknown Dungeon in Pokémon Village. It soon engaged in a battle against Lysandre's Pokémon and Mega Evolved into Mega Mewtwo Y. It was soon revealed that Mewtwo and Blaine had reunited, with their unique bond even allowing Mewtwo to Mega Evolve again into Mega Mewtwo X after switching its Mega Stone.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All! manga

Shu's father has a Mewtwo, which debuted in GDZ30.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Mewtwo 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 then became a "gag Pokémon" when its DNA was mixed with that of Clefairy.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

A silhouette of a Mewtwo appeared in PZ07.

In the TCG

Main article: Mewtwo (TCG)

In the TFG

One Mewtwo figure has been released.

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros.

Main article: Mewtwo (Super Smash Bros.)

Pokkén Tournament

Main article: Mewtwo (Pokkén Tournament)
Main article: Shadow Mewtwo

Mewtwo is a playable character. Additionally, Shadow Mewtwo is introduced as the story boss and is also a separate playable character.

Detective Pikachu

Main article: Mewtwo (Detective Pikachu)

A Mewtwo appeared in Detective Pikachu.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#150
Red(ENG) 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 Johto
#249
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 Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#150
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 Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#254
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 Unova
#—
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 Kalos
Mountain #151
Hoenn
#—
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.
Omega 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.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#150
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
Let's Go Pikachu Its DNA is almost the same as Mew's. However, its size and disposition are vastly different.
Let's Go Eevee
Mega Mewtwo X
Let's Go Pikachu Psychic power has augmented its muscles. It has a grip strength of one ton and can sprint a hundred meters in two seconds flat!
Let's Go Eevee
Mega Mewtwo Y
Let's Go Pikachu Despite its diminished size, its mental power has grown phenomenally. With a mere thought, it can smash a skyscraper to smithereens.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sword Created from the DNA of Mew, this Pokémon is a dangerous combination of overwhelming power and a savage heart.
Shield The research efforts of a certain scientist ultimately resulted in this Pokémon. Its powers are dedicated to battling.


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)*
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Ultra Space Wilds (Rocky World) (only one)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Cerulean Cave (only one)
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Pokémon HOME


In side games

Generation I
Pinball
Red and Blue Field: Indigo Plateau
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Random Agent Cards, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Western Cave (99F)
Generation IV
MD Time
Wonder Mail code
MD Darkness
Dark Crater (B6F), Aegis Cave (Pit B1-B5)
MD Sky
Sky Stairway (25F-49F)
Rumble
Ticket for releasing Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina
Ranger: GS
Sky Fortress, Rand's House
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Factory: All (Random Legendary Encounter*)
Conquest
Illusio (special)
Rumble U
Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale (Boss), NFC Figurine
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Mountain of Order: Stage 6
Shuffle
Expert Stage: Stage EX20
Event: A Legendary Opportunity
Event: Mewtwo Appears
Rumble World
Origin Hideaway: Super Gene Laboratorium (Special Boss)
Super MD
Island of Isolation
Picross
Area 30: Stage 05
Generation VII
Masters
Legendary Event: Lurking Shadow (Giovanni's)


Mewtwo is only obtainable in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time after downloading a special Wonder Mail from the Nintendo WFC. Unlike other Wonder Mails, the one to unlock Mewtwo does not come with a password.

In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Mewtwo English United States 70  September 27 to October 3, 2002;
February 14 to 20, 2003
BW Pokémon Smash! Mewtwo Japanese Japan
Wi-Fi
70 September 26 to October 31, 2011
BW February 2012 Mewtwo English Wi-Fi 70 February 12 to 26, 2012
BW Strongest Return Mewtwo Korean South Korea 70 March 3, 2012
BW Strongest Return Mewtwo Korean Wi-Fi 70 March 15 to May 10, 2012
BW Spring 2012 Mewtwo French Wi-Fi 70 March 26 to May 1, 2012
BW Spring 2012 Mewtwo German Wi-Fi 70 May 1 to 31, 2012
BW Spring 2012 Mewtwo Italian Wi-Fi 70 May 1 to 31, 2012
BW Spring 2012 Mewtwo Spanish Wi-Fi 70 May 1 to 31, 2012
BWB2W2 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
BWB2W2 Pokémon Hills Mewtwo English Indonesia
Philippines
100 November 2, 6, and 9, 2013
November 16 to 17, 2013
XYORAS Pokémon Scrap Mewtwo Japanese region Online 100  April 28 to August 31, 2016
XYORAS 2016 Korean World Championship Series Mewtwo All South Korea 100  May 5 to 8, 2016
XYORAS Nintendo Hong Kong Mewtwo Japanese region Online 100  June 9 to July 24, 2016
XYORAS Nintendo Hong Kong Mewtwo PAL region Online 100  June 9 to July 24, 2016
XYORAS Nintendo Hong Kong Mewtwo Taiwanese region Online 100  June 9 to July 24, 2016
XYORAS Play! Pokémon 2016 Mewtwo American region Online 100  July 26 to August 21, 2016
XYORAS Play! Pokémon 2016 Mewtwo PAL region Online 100  July 26 to August 21, 2016
PE Professor's Mewtwo Japanese region Online 70 April 12 to September 30, 2019
PE Giovanni's Mewtwo PAL region Online 70 August 9, 2019 to April 30, 2020
PE Pokémon Pass Mewtwo American region Online 70 November 4, 2019 to November 14, 2019

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue*   BrightPowder (100%)
Yellow*
Events*   King's Rock (100%)   Custap Berry (100%)
  Mewtwonite Y (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 VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Life Dew Water Status 0000 00——% 10
011 Laser Focus Normal Status 0000 00——% 30
011 Disable Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
011 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25
011 Swift Normal Special 06060 00——% 20
088 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5
1616 Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 07070 100100% 20
2424 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 00——% 25
3232 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000 00——% 20
4040 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 00——% 20
4848 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10
5656 Power Swap Psychic Status 0000 00——% 10
5656 Guard Swap Psychic Status 0000 00——% 10
6464 Mist Ice Status 0000 00——% 30
7272 Psystrike Psychic Special 100100 100100% 10
8080 Recover Normal Status 0000 00——% 10
8888 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100100% 10
  • 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 level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM00 TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 085}}85% 20
TM01 TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 075}}75% 5
TM02 TM02 Pay Day Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 20
TM03 TM03 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM04 TM04 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM05 TM05 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM11 TM11 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM14 TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM17 TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM18 TM18 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM19 TM19 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 25
TM20 TM20 Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200200 100}}100% 5
TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM22 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM32 TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM35 TM35 Hail Ice Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM38 TM38 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM45 TM45 Dive Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM48 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM60 TM60 Power Swap Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM61 TM61 Guard Swap Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM62 TM62 Speed Swap Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM63 TM63 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM64 TM64 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM69 TM69 Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM70 TM70 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM71 TM71 Wonder Room Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM72 TM72 Magic Room Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM75 TM75 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM81 TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM91 TM91 Psychic Terrain Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM97 TM97 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TR02 TR02 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR06 TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TR07 TR07 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TR09 TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TR10 TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TR11 TR11 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TR14 TR14 Metronome Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR15 TR15 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TR17 TR17 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR19 TR19 Tri Attack Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR25 TR25 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15
TR33 TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TR34 TR34 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TR37 TR37 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TR38 TR38 Trick Psychic Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TR40 TR40 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR48 TR48 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR49 TR49 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR56 TR56 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 00—}}—% 20
TR57 TR57 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TR64 TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TR65 TR65 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR68 TR68 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR69 TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TR75 TR75 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TR77 TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TR80 TR80 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000 100}}100% 10
TR81 TR81 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15
TR82 TR82 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TR83 TR83 Ally Switch Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TR89 TR89 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 10
  • 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
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By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Mewtwo in Generation VIII
  • 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
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By tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Expanding Force Psychic Special 80 100% 10
  • 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
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TCG-only moves

Move Card
Hypnosis Mewtwo (Expedition 20)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
   
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -22%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Psychic
Poké Assist:
(present)
 
Normal
Field move:
(present)
 
(Psy Power ×1)
Not available in the past.
Browser entry R-293
It attacks by letting loose psychic orbs and launching powerful beams.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●●●
Pokémon Conquest
  HP: ★★★★★ Move: Psystrike
Attack: ★★★★★ Ability 1: Life Force
Defense: ★★★★
Speed: ★★★★★
Does not evolve into or from anything
Range: 4 Perfect Links: Kenshin
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Psychic
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

Power of Six
Increases the damage dealt by matching six Pokémon.
Pokémon Shuffle
 
Psychic
  Attack Power: 80 - 145   20

#158
 
 
 

Swap
Sometimes replaces a disruption with this Pokémon.
  Swappable Skill(s): Power of 4, Psyburst
Mega Effects   9/14
Mega Mewtwo X: Replaces Pokémon (max 3) of the same type as Mega Mewtwo X.
Mega Mewtwo Y: Clears one kind of Pokémon with the same type as Mega Mewtwo Y (max 10).
Pokémon Shuffle
 
Psychic
  Attack Power: 80 - 115   5

#158
 
 
 

Mega Boost
Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.
Mega Effects   3/10
Mega Mewtwo X: Erases all Mega Mewtwo X in the puzzle area.
Mega Mewtwo Y: Erases all Pokémon in a Y-shaped pattern.
Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 214 Base Attack: 300 Base Defense: 182
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Psycho Cut, Confusion
Charged Attacks: Psychic, Thunderbolt*, Ice Beam*, Focus Blast*, Flamethrower*, Psystrike, Shadow Ball, Hyper Beam, Frustration, Return

Armored Mewtwo

Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 214 Base Attack: 182 Base Defense: 278
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Confusion, Iron Tail
Charged Attacks: Rock Slide, Dynamic Punch, Earthquake, Future Sight, Psystrike

Evolution

 
Unevolved
Mewtwo
 Psychic 



Forms

Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
  For other sprites and images, please see Mewtwo images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • One of the Pokémon Mansion journals states Mewtwo's birthday is February 6.
    • The same journal implies Mew was impregnated with the modified clone, just like with real-life cloning. All other depictions show Mewtwo being grown using laboratory equipment.
  • Mewtwo comes before Mew in the Pokédex despite being created from its modified DNA.
  • Mewtwo was the first Pokémon seen in the English dub, as it appears at the very beginning of the first dub opening.
  • Mewtwo is tied with Mew for the most anime opening appearances of any Legendary Pokémon, with seven in Japan.
  • Mewtwo is depicted on the door of Bill's lighthouse in Mystery at the Lighthouse despite having only been seen by its creators and Team Rocket at that point in the anime. Similarly, Mewtwo's sprite was depicted as a portrait in Viridian Gym, despite being a public area.
  • 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 was originally depicted as the only member of its species, being a clone of Mew. In the anime and manga, however, it is implied that multiple Mewtwo have been created.
  • 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 referred to as its 「覚醒した姿」 Awakened Form.[1] This term was also used in the manga adaptation of the movie.
  • Mewtwo's Mega Evolutions are tied with Mega Rayquaza for the highest base stat total of all Pokémon, with 780, excluding non-playable Eternamax Eternatus.
    • 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.
      • Mega Mewtwo X's Attack increase is the largest single stat increase of all Mega Evolutions, at 80 points.
    • Mega Mewtwo Y has the highest base Special Attack of all Pokémon and the highest single base stat of all Psychic-type Pokémon.
  • Mewtwo and Charizard are currently the only Pokémon with two Mega Evolutions.

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 and a salamander.

Mega Mewtwo Y, much like Mew, has characteristics of a vertebrate embryo.

Name origin

Mewtwo is a combination of Mew (the Pokémon it originated from) and two (indicating that it is a clone). It may also be a play on the word mutant (ミュータント).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese ミュウツー Mewtwo From Mew and two
  French Mewtwo Same as English/Japanese name
  Spanish Mewtwo Same as English/Japanese name
  German Mewtu Similar to English/Japanese name
  Italian Mewtwo Same as English/Japanese name
  Korean 뮤츠 Mewtwo Transliteration of Japanese name
  Mandarin Chinese 超夢 / 超梦 Chāomèng Can either mean "Ultimate dream" or "To transcend dreams".
  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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