For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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, 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

 
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 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

In the main series

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

Major appearances

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, where it was standing on a rooftop wearing a cape; Destiny Deoxys; and The Rise of Darkrai, where it was chasing a Mew.

Mewtwo (Best Wishes series)

Another Mewtwo and the Mega Evolution Mega Mewtwo Y debuted in 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 reappeared 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.

A Mewtwo will appear in M22.

Other

A Mirage Mewtwo appeared in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, where it was the most powerful Pokémon controlled by the Mirage Master. However, it was eventually defeated when Pikachu destroyed the Mirage System, which was controlling it.

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.

Mewtwo appeared in the Pokémon Origins episode 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 (original series)
Main article: Mewtwo (Best Wishes series)

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 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.

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.

Main article: Mewtwo (Super Smash Bros.)

Pokkén Tournament

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

Detective Pikachu

A Mewtwo will appear in Detective Pikachu.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Mewtwo

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

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#150
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
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

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#150
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
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


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)


In side games

Generation I
Pinball
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


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

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

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

By leveling up
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Psywave Psychic Special 0000 100100% 15
011 Disable Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
011 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25
011 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000 100100% 10
011 Teleport Psychic Status 0000 00——% 20
1111 Mist Ice Status 0000 —% 30
2222 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20
3333 Swift Normal Special 06060 —% 20
4444 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000 —% 20
5555 Recover Normal Status 0000 —% 10
6666 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10
7777 Barrier Psychic Status 0000 —% 20
8888 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00——% 30
9999 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 00——% 20
  • 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 VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM01  TM01 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM02  TM02 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM04  TM04 Teleport Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM05  TM05 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM06  TM06 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM07  TM07 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM08  TM08 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM09  TM09 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM11  TM11 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM12  TM12 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM13  TM13 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM15  TM15 Seismic Toss Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM16  TM16 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM19  TM19 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15
TM21  TM21 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15
TM22  TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM23  TM23 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM26  TM26 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TM27  TM27 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM28  TM28 Tri Attack Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM30  TM30 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM31  TM31 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM33  TM33 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM35  TM35 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM36  TM36 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM37  TM37 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM38  TM38 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM40  TM40 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM41  TM41 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM42  TM42 Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200200 100}}100% 5
TM43  TM43 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM45  TM45 Solar Beam Grass Special 200200 100}}100% 10
TM46  TM46 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM48  TM48 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM51  TM51 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM55  TM55 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM57  TM57 Pay Day Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 20
TM59  TM59 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 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 a Mega Evolution of Mewtwo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

By leveling up
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Laser Focus Normal Status 0000 —% 30
011 Psywave Psychic Special 0000 100100% 15
011 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25
011 Disable Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
011 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 VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM03  TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM04  TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM06  TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM07  TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM08  TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM10  TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM11  TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM12  TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM13  TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM14  TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM15  TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM16  TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30
TM17  TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM18  TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM20  TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25
TM21  TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM22  TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM24  TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM25  TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM26  TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM27  TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM29  TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM30  TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM31  TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM32  TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM33  TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM35  TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM37  TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM38  TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM39  TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM40  TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
TM41  TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM42  TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44  TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM47  TM47 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM48  TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM52  TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM53  TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM56  TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM57  TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10
TM59  TM59 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM61  TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM63  TM63 Embargo Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM68  TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM71  TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM73  TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM77  TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM78  TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM80  TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM84  TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TM85  TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15
TM86  TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TM87  TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88  TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM90  TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM92  TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 5
XTM100  TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
  • 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 TM moves from other generations
By breeding
Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - 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 VII
  • 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 a Mega Evolution of Mewtwo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
By tutoring
Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
S M US UM Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10
S M US UM Drain Punch Fighting Physical 75 100% 10
S M US UM Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15
S M US UM Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20
S M US UM Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15
S M US UM Gravity Psychic Status —% 5
S M US UM Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15
S M US UM Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15
S M US UM Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15
S M US UM Laser Focus Normal Status —% 30
S M US UM Low Kick Fighting Physical 100% 20
S M US UM Magic Coat Psychic Status —% 15
S M US UM Magic Room Psychic Status —% 10
S M US UM Recycle Normal Status —% 10
S M US UM Role Play Psychic Status —% 10
S M US UM Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20
S M US UM Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15
S M US UM Skill Swap Psychic Status —% 10
S M US UM Snatch Dark Status —% 10
S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
S M US UM Telekinesis Psychic Status —% 15
S M US UM Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15
S M US UM Trick Psychic Status 100% 10
S M US UM Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20
S M US UM Wonder Room Psychic Status —% 10
S M US UM Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15
  • 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 a Mega Evolution of Mewtwo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

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: 193 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, Shadow Ball*, Hyper Beam*, Focus Blast*, Flamethrower*, Ice Beam*, Thunderbolt*

Evolution

 
Unevolved
Mewtwo
 Psychic 



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 that Mewtwo's birthday is February 6.
    • The same journal implies that Mew was impregnated with the modified clone, as in 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.
    • 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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