Mewtwo (Pokémon)

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Mewtwo ミュウツー Mewtwo #150
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Psychic ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Genetic Pokémon
Ability Pressure Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #150 Johto #249 Hoenn #305 Sinnoh Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
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 1 cycles* (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 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 Pokémon. It is one of the most famous Legendary Pokémon, being the subject of two Pokémon movies, and starring as a fighter in Super Smash Bros. Melee. It can be captured in Pokémon Red and Green, Pokémon Blue, Pokémon Yellow, and Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen after defeating the Elite Four, and upgrading the Sevii Islands Network Machine in FireRed/LeafGreen. It is found in Cerulean Cave at Level 70.

Mewtwo's Ability is Pressure, which causes the opponent to use two PP instead of one each time it uses a move.

Biology

Mewtwo is one of the first Pokémon created by science. The scientists who created it dreamed of making a Pokémon that was the strongest Pokémon ever.

Physiology

Mewtwo is a creature with a humanoid posture. Mewtwo's body is grayish-purple with a purple underside and a long, purple tail. Mewtwo has three digits on each appendage. It has purple eyes and two short ears.

One of the most notable features of Mewtwo is the tube extending from the back of its skull to its spine. It is not exactly a neck, as it obviously provides no support to the head, however, it still 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

This Pokémon is genderless and it is the only one of its kind, but it looks somewhat more masculine. In the movies, it also has a male telepathic voice.

Special abilities

Mewtwo is highly skilled with Psychic powers. It can fly through the air (and take anyone else that it pleases with it), speak human tongue by using telepathy and take over another living thing's mind. Mewtwo is also capable of wielding various types of attack (but at a slightly lesser extent than Mew). In the Pokémon Special manga, Mewtwo fights with a highly skilled combination of Psywave for long range moves, and a giant spoon for close range battles.

Behavior

Mewtwo is very aggressive and thinks of nothing but battling and defeating its foes. The reason for this might be somehow connected to the repeated recombining of its DNA or the loss of his/its best friend Amber.

Habitat

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Rare Pokémon

Mewtwo, being a cloned Pokémon, has no natural habitat. However, during Generation I/Generation III it makes its hideout in Cerulean Cave's basement.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Mewtwoanime.jpg

Mewtwo on a rooftop

Main article: 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 It's Mr. Mimie Time 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.

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

In the manga

In Pokémon Special Mewtwo has a similar origin and personality to the Mewtwo that appeared in the anime. It is a genetically engineered 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 find a cure for their illness. Blaine and Mewtwo fought against Lance but were defeated when their condition weakened them. The pair were later cured by the flames of an Entei Blaine befriended and Mewtwo left on his own, returning when he learned of Giovanni's plans to use Deoxys for nefarious purposes. Mewtwo joined up with Red to attempt to defeat Deoxys and Giovanni.

In the TCG

Main article: Mewtwo (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Mewtwo can be unlocked after a lot of playing in VS. Mode; either after 700 matches or 20 hours of combined play. Despite Mewtwo being a Legendary Pokémon, most players of the game don't consider it to be a great fighter as Mewtwo's weight, speed and strength are unreal to its Pokémon statistics.

Trophy information

Classic Mode

A genetically created Pokémon, Mewtwo is the result of many long years of research by a solitary scientist. Although Mewtwo was born from the genes of the legendary Pokémon Mew, its size and character are far different than its ancestor. Its battle abilities have been radically heightened, making it ruthless.

Adventure Mode

As Mewtwo relies mostly on its powerful brain, there are times when it scarcely uses its arms and legs. Since Mewtwo spends much of its time floating, it flies far when struck. Shadow Ball traces a jagged path once released: the longer Mewtwo holds it, the more powerful it becomes. Mewtwo uses Confusion to spin its foes around.

All-Star Mode

Mewtwo is definitely not a speedy character, but its ESP-powered grab and throw moves are comparatively strong. Teleport has a short range, but doesn't leave it open to attack. It's best used as an escape move during disturbances. Mewtwo can daze a foe if it makes eye contact and uses Disable; the move is useless unless Mewtwo is facing its enemy.

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Stadium: Mewtwo is the player's final opponent.
• Pokémon Stadium 2: Silver uses a Mewtwo in the final battle.

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 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. 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 A Pokémon created by recombining Mew's genes. It's said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} 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) None Trade Yellow One Cerulean Cave
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
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 Pal Park Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Random Agent Cards Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Western Cave (99F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 (Darkness Version)	Dark Crater (B6F) Watchman Cave (B5F)

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.

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

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

Learnset

By leveling up

Level	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
Start	Confusion Disable Swift Psychic	Confusion Disable	Confusion Disable	Confusion Disable
8				Barrier
11		Barrier	Barrier
15				Swift
22		Swift	Swift	Future Sight
29				Psych Up
33		Psych Up	Psych Up
36				Miracle Eye
43				Mist
44		Future Sight	Future Sight
50				Psycho Cut
55		Mist	Mist
57				Amnesia
63	Barrier
64				Power Swap Guard Swap
66	Psychic	Psychic	Psychic
70	Recover
71				Psychic
75	Mist
77		Amnesia	Amnesia
79				Me First
81	Amnesia
86				Recover
88		Recover	Recover
93				Safeguard
99		Safeguard	Safeguard
100				Aura Sphere

By TM/HM

Level	Generation I		Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
	RB	Y
TM01	Mega Punch		DynamicPunch	Focus Punch	Focus Punch
TM02			Headbutt
TM03			Curse	Water Pulse	Water Pulse
TM04				Calm Mind	Calm Mind
TM05	Mega Kick
TM06	Toxic		Toxic	Toxic	Toxic
TM07			Zap Cannon	Hail	Hail
TM08	Body Slam		Rock Smash	Bulk Up	Bulk Up
TM09	Take Down		Psych Up
TM10	Double Edge		Hidden Power	Hidden Power	Hidden Power
TM11	BubbleBeam		Sunny Day	Sunny Day	Sunny Day
TM12	Water Gun			Taunt	Taunt
TM13	Ice Beam		Snore	Ice Beam	Ice Beam
TM14	Blizzard		Blizzard	Blizzard	Blizzard
TM15	Hyper Beam		Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam
TM16	Pay Day		Icy Wind	Light Screen	Light Screen
TM17	Submission		Protect	Protect	Protect
TM18	Counter		Rain Dance	Rain Dance	Rain Dance
TM19	Seismic Toss
TM20	Rage		Endure	Safeguard	Safeguard
TM21			Frustration	Frustration	Frustration
TM22	SolarBeam		SolarBeam	SolarBeam	SolarBeam
TM23			Iron Tail	Iron Tail	Iron Tail
TM24	Thunderbolt			Thunderbolt	Thunderbolt
TM25	Thunder		Thunder	Thunder	Thunder
TM26				Earthquake	Earthquake
TM27			Return	Return	Return
TM29	Psychic		Psychic	Psychic	Psychic
TM30	Teleport		Shadow Ball	Shadow Ball	Shadow Ball
TM31	Mimic		Mud Slap	Brick Break	Brick Break
TM32	Double Team		Double Team	Double Team	Double Team
TM33	Reflect		Ice Punch	Reflect	Reflect
TM34	Bide		Swagger	Shock Wave	Shock Wave
TM35	Metronome		Sleep Talk	Flamethrower	Flamethrower
TM36	Selfdestruct
TM37				Sandstorm	Sandstorm
TM38	Fire Blast		Fire Blast	Fire Blast	Fire Blast
TM39			Swift	Rock Tomb	Rock Tomb
TM40	Skull Bash			Aerial Ace	Aerial Ace
TM41			ThunderPunch	Torment	Torment
TM42			Dream Eater	Facade	Facade
TM43			Detect	Secret Power	Secret Power
TM44	Rest		Rest	Rest	Rest
TM45	Thunder Wave
TM46	Psywave
TM48			Fire Punch	Skill Swap	Skill Swap
TM49	Tri Attack			Snatch	Snatch
TM50	Substitute		Nightmare
TM52					Focus Blast
TM53					Energy Ball
TM56					Fling
TM57					Charge Beam
TM58					Endure
TM60					Drain Punch
TM61					Will-O-Wisp
TM63					Embargo
TM67					Recycle
TM68					Giga Impact
TM70					Flash
TM71					Stone Edge
TM72					Avalanche
TM73					Thunder Wave
TM77					Psych Up
TM80					Rock Slide
TM82					Sleep Talk
TM83					Natural Gift
TM84					Poison Jab
TM85					Dream Eater
TM86					Grass Knot
TM87					Swagger
TM90					Substitute
TM92					Trick Room
HM04	Strength		Strength	Strength	Strength
HM05	Flash		Flash	Flash
HM06				Rock Smash	Rock Smash
HM08					Rock Climb

By breeding

As a Legendary Pokémon, Mewtwo cannot breed.

By tutoring

In Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen and Pokémon Emerald:

• Body Slam
• Counter
• Double-Edge
• Dream Eater
• Mega Kick
• Mega Punch
• Metronome
• Mimic
• Seismic Toss
• Substitute
• Thunder Wave

In Pokémon Emerald only:

• DynamicPunch
• Endure
• Fire Punch
• Ice Punch
• Icy Wind
• Mud-Slap
• Psych Up
• Sleep Talk
• Snore
• Swagger
• Swift
• ThunderPunch

TCG-only Moves

• Hypnosis

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

• Due to the Template:Type2 being off-balance with the fourteen other types in Generation I, and combined with its high base stats (only equaled, never surpassed, until Generation IV introduced Arceus), Mewtwo was long regarded as the most powerful of all Pokémon, and considered broken.

• While it is supposed to be a clone of Mew, it precedes Mew in the National Dex, being number 150, while Mew is number 151. Also, while Mewtwo is needed to complete one's Pokédex, Mew isn't. Also, Mewtwo can't learn every TM.

Origin

It is very cat-like, and its nature and origin are similar to elements of Mary Shelly's Frankenstein, in which an artificial lifeform turned on its creators. Mewtwo also bears a resemblance to the Dragon Ball Z villain, Frieza.

Name origin

Mewtwo's name is a combination of Mew, referring to the Pokémon on which it was based, and two, indicating that it is a clone of Mew. It also sounds somewhat phonetically similar to the English word mutant (myūtanto).

In other languages

• German: Mewtu
• French: Mewtwo
• Korean: 뮤츠 Myucheu

Related articles

• Mewtwo (anime)

External links

• Article on Wikipedia
• The Ultimate Clone, the fanlisting for Mewtwo at The Anime Fanlistings Network

Legendary Pokémon

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Generation V

Generation VI

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Generation VIII

Generation IX

See also: Mythical Pokémon

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