Mewtwo (Pokémon)

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

Mewtwo ミュウツー Mewtwo #150
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Psychic Unknown Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Genetic Pokémon
Abilities Pressure ----- Blue-Striped ----- Unnerve Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #150 Johto #254 Hoenn #305 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia R-293
Height 6'07" Imperial 2.0 m Metric 6'07"/2.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 269.0 lbs. Imperial 122.0 kg Metric 269.0 lbs./122.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Purple	Catch rate 3 (0.4%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Undiscovered group 121 cycles (30855 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 3 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 220 Battle Exp.: 2201*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

It is not known to evolve to or from any other Pokémon.

It is among the most well-known Pokémon, being the star of the first movie and, in Generation I, the most powerful Pokémon in regards to its total base stats. It is a member of the Mew duo along with Mew.

Biology

Physiology

Mewtwo is one of the first Pokémon created by science. The scientists who created it dreamed of creating the world's strongest Pokémon. It is widely considered unique, because only one survived the cloning process before the facility in which it was created was destroyed. However, this has yet to be fully confirmed.

Mewtwo is a creature with a humanoid posture, but has a few feline features. Mewtwo's body is grayish-purple with a purple underside and a long, purple tail. Mewtwo has three circular digits on each appendage. It has an opposible toe on the inside of each foot, like many real-world primates, as well as two others that face forward. It has purple eyes (sometimes blue when attacking) and two short ears.

One of Mewtwo's most notable features is the tube extending from the back of its skull to its spine. It is most likely a secondary spinal cord, or a system of nerves, allowing for an increased amount of blood and sensory transmission to the brain, heightening its psychic powers.

Gender differences

Mewtwo is a genderless species.

Special abilities

Mewtwo is highly skilled with Psychic powers. It can levitate through use of telekinesis, speak telepathically, and take control of another living being's mind. It has a powerful signature move, Psystrike, and it is also known for its powerful Shadow Ball and Aura Sphere. Mewtwo is also capable of wielding various types of attacks (but to a lesser extent than Mew). To exert its powerful psychic abilities, it will stay motionless for long periods of time in intense concentration to raise its capabilities to their maximum power.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Mewtwo fights with a highly skilled combination of Psywaves and a giant spoon for long range and close range battles, respectively.

In the anime, Mewtwo also has the ability to telekinetically create a massive hurricane and is constantly protected from harm inside a reflective sphere of psychic energy. Altered in the English version, it is claimed that the hurricane was powerful enough to destroy the planet, as well as Mewtwo being able to block a Pokémon's "special abilities".

Behavior

Due to its early visions of the human race, Mewtwo is known to be very aggressive and thinks of nothing but battling and defeating its foes. Its viciousness results from the repeated recombining of its DNA and the loss of its friend Amber (about whom it completely forgot after meeting her as a result of its creators wiping its mind). During the anime special Mewtwo Returns, however, Mewtwo seems to have developed a very protective and guardian-like nature to the point of surrendering to Giovanni just to keep its fellow clones safe.

Habitat

File:Rare.gif

Rare Pokémon

Mewtwo, being a cloned Pokémon, has no natural habitat. However, it has been known to make its hideout in the lowest level of Cerulean Cave. Also, in the anime, Mewtwo has been seen roaming a large city under the cover of night. It generally likes to be in dark solitude, such as the darkness of a deep cave. However, in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red and Blue Rescue Team, this artificial Pokémon is said to sleep in a cave located in the west.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

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 the scientists, including Blaine and Mr. Fuji, 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, which is unable to be accessed until after a Trainer has proven his or her skill at Indigo Plateau.

In the anime

File:Mewtwo anime.png

Mewtwo in the anime

Major appearances

Mewtwo (anime)

While Mewtwo has been the Pokémon of focus of two movies, it also made brief appearances in The Battle of the Badge and Showdown at the Po-ké Corral in its body armor. The first instance was when Giovanni used it to battle Gary's Arcanine and Nidoking. The second time was when Mewtwo totaled Giovanni's headquarters and flew off. While a scene involving Mewtwo and Giovanni did appear in It's Mr. Mime Time, it wasn't in the movie. Mewtwo made further appearances during the openings of Jirachi Wish Maker standing on a rooftop wearing a cape, in the intro of Destiny Deoxys and The Rise of Darkrai, chasing a Mew.

Other

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

Pokédex entries

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

In the manga

Mewtwo as it appears in Pokémon Adventures

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, and gets 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 is a genetically engineered Pokémon created by Blaine for Team Rocket by splicing Mew's DNA with his own. Blaine later defected from Team Rocket and hid himself away, as both he and Mewtwo were suffering from an illness caused by a shared psychic link due to their mutual DNA. Mewtwo went on a rampage and hid itself in the Cerulean Cave, but Red was able to capture him with a Master Ball and return him to Blaine so he could attempt to show the mutant compassion and, if possible, find a cure for their illness. Blaine and Mewtwo fought against Lance two years later, but were defeated when their condition weakened them and Blaine collapsed. The pair were later cured by the flames of Entei whom Blaine had earlier befriended and partnered with. Later, Blaine left Mewtwo on his own, and the legendary Pokémon only returned in the FireRed & LeafGreen arc when he learned of Giovanni's plans to use Deoxys for nefarious purposes. Finally starting to speak through its mind, Mewtwo joined up with Red to attempt to defeat Deoxys and Giovanni, and with Red's help managed to defeat the duo after a tough fight that nearly killed him. It has a Quiet nature.

In the Pokémon Get da ze! manga

Shū's father is portrayed as having been the creator of Mewtwo after a failed five year search for the elusive Mew.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Main article: Blue's Mewtwo

Mewtwo is a Pokémon owned by Blue in the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga and debuted in Bring Down the Strongest Pokémon!!. Mewtwo becomes a "gag Pokémon" when its DNA becomes mixed with Clefairy's.

In the TCG

Main article: Mewtwo (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Main article: Mewtwo (Super Smash Bros.)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Stadium: Mewtwo is the player's final opponent.
• Pokémon Stadium 2: Silver uses a Mewtwo in the final battle.
• Pokémon Pinball: Mewtwo appears in its own bonus stage, where the player must attempt to hit Mewtwo within the two minute time-limit.
• Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs: Mewtwo is the final boss of the game, battled once under the control of the evil Edward "The Thinker", and Purple Eyes. It is also seen charging up in Kasa's laboratory in the Sky Fortress.
• Pokémon Puzzle League: Mewtwo reveals that he set up the Puzzle League to find a worthy foe and clones Ash's Pokémon. In Very Hard and Super Hard: Mewtwo is the final opponent.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene splicing and DNA engineering experiments. Blue Yellow Its DNA is almost the same as Mew's. However, its size and disposition are vastly different. Stadium A vicious psychic Pokémon created by genetic engineering. Its cold glowing eyes strike fear into the hearts of its enemies
Generation II Gold Because its battle abilities were raised to the ultimate level, it thinks only of defeating its foes. Silver It usually remains motionless to conserve energy, so that it may unleash its full power in battle. Crystal A vicious psychic Pokémon created by genetic engineering. Its cold, glowing eyes strike fear into its enemy. Stadium 2 Because its battle abilities were raised to the ultimate level, it thinks only of defeating its foes.
Generation III Ruby Mewtwo is a Pokémon that was created by genetic manipulation. However, even though the scientific power of humans created this Pokémon's body, they failed to endow Mewtwo with a compassionate heart. Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald A Pokémon that was created by genetic manipulation. However, even though the scientific power of humans made its body, they failed to give it a warm heart. FireRed A Pokémon whose genetic code was repeatedly recombined for research. It turned vicious as a result. LeafGreen It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene-splicing and DNA-engineering experiments.
Generation IV Diamond A Pokémon created by recombining Mew's genes. It's said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold Because its battle abilities were raised to the ultimate level, it thinks only of defeating its foes. SoulSilver It usually remains motionless to conserve energy, so that it may unleash its full power in battle.
Generation V Black A Pokémon created by recombining Mew's genes. It's said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 A Pokémon created by recombining Mew's genes. It's said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue One Cerulean Cave Blue (Japan) One Cerulean Cave Yellow One Cerulean Cave
Generation II Gold Silver None None Time Capsule Event Crystal None None Time Capsule Event
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen One Cerulean Cave Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Trade Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver One Cerulean Cave Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None None Poké Transfer Mystery Gift Black 2 White 2 None Poké Transfer Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

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

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

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2002#Mewtwo	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station!	United States	2002	70	Never
List of Generation II Nintendo event Pokémon in 2003#Mewtwo	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station!	United States	2003	70	Never
List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2011#Pokémon Smash! Mewtwo	Pokémon Smash!	Japanese Wi-Fi	2011	70	Never
List of North American Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#Mighty Mewtwo	Mighty Mewtwo	North American Wi-Fi	2012	70	Never
List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#Mighty Mewtwo	Mighty Mewtwo	PAL English regions Wi-Fi	2012	70	Never
List of Korean Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#Strongest Return Mewtwo	Strongest Return Mewtwo	South Korea	2012	70	Never
List of Korean Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#Strongest Return Mewtwo	Strongest Return Mewtwo	Korean Wi-Fi	2012	70	Never
List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#French Spring Mewtwo	French Spring Mewtwo	French Wi-Fi	2012	70	Never
List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#German Spring Mewtwo	German Spring Mewtwo	German Wi-Fi	2012	70	Never
List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#Italian and Spanish Spring Mewtwo	Italian Spring Mewtwo	Italian Wi-Fi	2012	70	Never
List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#Italian and Spanish Spring Mewtwo	Spainish Spring Mewtwo	Spanish Wi-Fi	2012	70	Never

Held items

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

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 106		166 - 213	322 - 416
Attack: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Defense: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Atk: 154		143 - 226	281 - 447
Sp. Def: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Speed: 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.

Pokéathlon stats

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

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Notes: In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 00Start Disable Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 00Start Barrier Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 088 Swift Normal Special 06060 ——% 20 1515 Future Sight Psychic Special 100100 100100% 10 2222 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 2929 Miracle Eye Psychic Status 0000— ——% 40 3636 Mist Ice Status 0000— ——% 30 4343 Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 07070 100100% 20 5050 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 5757 Power Swap Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 5757 Guard Swap Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 6464 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 7171 Me First Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 7979 Recover Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 8686 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— ——% 25 9393 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 09090 ——% 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 an Evolution of Mewtwo Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM03	Psyshock	Psychic	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM04	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM07	Hail	Ice	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM08	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM19	Telekinesis	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120120	070}}70%	10
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120120	085}}85%	5
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM47	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	05050	090}}90%	10
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	0000—	075}}75%	15
	TM63	Embargo	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100100	080}}80%	5
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	08080	100}}100%	20
	TM85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100100	100}}100%	15
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM92	Trick Room	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mewtwo Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mewtwo Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	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 V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Mewtwo in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mewtwo Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mewtwo Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Foul Play	Dark	Physical	95	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Gravity	Psychic	Status	—	—%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Magic Coat	Psychic	Status	—	—%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Magic Room	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Recycle	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Role Play	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Skill Swap	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snatch	Dark	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Trick	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Wonder Room	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90%	15
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Mewtwo can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Mewtwo cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mewtwo Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mewtwo Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By events

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Pokémon Smash! MewtwoLv. 70 Mighty MewtwoLv. 70	Psystrike	Psychic	Special	100	100%	10
Pokémon Smash! MewtwoLv. 70 Mighty MewtwoLv. 70	Aura Sphere	Fighting	Special	90	—%	20
Pokémon Smash! Mewtwo Mighty Mewtwo	Electro Ball	Electric	Special	—	100%	10
A superscript level indicates that Mewtwo can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level 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 event moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Hypnosis	Mewtwo (Expedition 20)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		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! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Fine! Leveled up! Witness my newfound power!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -22% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Psychic  ( Normal ) Past ( Normal ) (Psy Power ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It attacks by letting loose psychic orbs and launching powerful beams.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★★★ Move: Psystrike Attack: ★★★★★ Ability 1: Life Force Defense: ★★★★ Ability 2: Speed: ★★★★★ Ability 3: Does not evolve into or from anything Range: 4 Perfect Links: Kenshin

Evolution

Does not evolve Mewtwo  Psychic

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Mewtwo images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Mewtwo was the first Pokémon seen in the English dub, as it appears at the very beginning of the first dub opening.
• Mewtwo and Lugia have the highest base stat total of all Psychic-types.
• In Generation I, Mewtwo had a base stat total of 590, the highest of any non-glitch Pokémon at the time. The Generation II special split increased its stat total to 680, where it was later joined by several other Pokémon and finally surpassed by Arceus's total of 720, and once again surpassed in the next generation by Kyurem's total of 700 in one of its new forms.
  • Mewtwo is the only Pokémon with a 680 base stat total that is not a version mascot and is also the only one that is not part of any legendary trios.
• A Shiny Mewtwo from Gold, Silver, and Crystal will appear black instead of green when viewed through Pokémon Stadium 2.
• A journal quote from the Pokémon Mansion states that Mewtwo's birthday is February 6.
• Mewtwo can learn damaging moves of all types except Dragon.
• An image of Mewtwo is seen on the door to Bill's lighthouse in Mystery at the Lighthouse, even though Mewtwo was a secret Pokémon in the anime at that time.
• Although intended to be a stronger variation of Mew in all respects, Mewtwo can learn fewer moves, has two lower potential Pokéathlon stats, and has a lower base Defense and Special Defense.
• Although Mewtwo is a clone of Mew, it comes before Mew in the Pokédex.
• While most other legendary Pokémon that are its equal in terms of base stat total have a signature move, Mewtwo did not receive one until Generation V, when it became the only Pokémon able to learn Psystrike.
  • This makes it the only legendary Pokémon to gain a signature move outside of its debut generation.
• Mewtwo is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 680 that cannot learn AncientPower by level up, let alone by any means.
• Mewtwo's base stats are numerically the same as Lugia and Ho-Oh's, only with a different arrangement.
• Mewtwo's known Abilities are shared with another Pokémon, Vespiquen.
• Niue released a one-dollar coin featuring Mewtwo as part of a commemorative promotion for the Pokémon franchise, with Mewtwo on one side and the nation's coat of arms on the other.

Origin

Like Mew, Mewtwo has some feline characteristics. Its body structure is much larger as a result of gene splicing. Mewtwo also shares some aspects with the Grey alien.

Name origin

Mewtwo is a combination of Mew (the Pokémon it originated from) and two (indicating that it is a clone). It also sounds somewhat phonetically similar to mutant (myūtanto).

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 Myucheu 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".

More languages

Related articles

• Mewtwo (anime)
• Mewtwo (Adventures)

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

Notes

Legendary Pokémon

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII

Generation IX

See also: Mythical Pokémon

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