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Height
6'07" Imperial
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2.0 m Metric
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6'07"/2.0 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
269.0 lbs. Imperial
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122.0 kg Metric
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269.0 lbs./122.0 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 3
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 220
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Battle Exp.: 2201*
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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. In the English dub, 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 repeated DNA splicing and, in the anime, the loss of its friend Amber (whom it completely forgot about after its creators administered a serum to wipe its memory). 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
Mewtwo, being a cloned Pokémon, has no natural habitat. However, it generally likes to be in dark solitude, such as the darkness of a deep cave. In Kanto, it can be found in the lowest level of Cerulean Cave. In the anime, Mewtwo has been seen roaming a large city under the cover of night. In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red and Blue Rescue Team, Mewtwo 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, accessible only after a Trainer has proven his or her skill at the Indigo Plateau.
In the anime
Major appearances
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 standing on a rooftop wearing a cape, in the intro of Destiny Deoxys and The Rise of Darkrai, chasing a Mew.
Mewtwo is also set to appear in M16
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
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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EP063
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Mewtwo
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Gary's Pokédex
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Pokémon unknown. No available data.
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In the manga
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 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 it with a Master Ball. Red returned it 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. The legendary Pokémon only returned in the FireRed & LeafGreen arc when he learned of Giovanni's plans to use Deoxys for nefarious purposes. Once it could communicate telepathically, Mewtwo joined up with Red in an attempt to defeat Deoxys and Giovanni. With Red's help, Mewtwo managed to defeat the duo after a tough fight that nearly killed it. 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
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 owned by Blue 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
- Main article: Mewtwo (Super Smash Bros.)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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Generation I
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Red
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It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene splicing and DNA engineering experiments.
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Blue
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Yellow
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Its DNA is almost the same as Mew's. However, its size and disposition are vastly different.
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Stadium
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A vicious psychic Pokémon created by genetic engineering. Its cold glowing eyes strike fear into the hearts of its enemies
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Generation II
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Gold
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Because its battle abilities were raised to the ultimate level, it thinks only of defeating its foes.
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Silver
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It usually remains motionless to conserve energy, so that it may unleash its full power in battle.
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Crystal
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Said to rest quietly in an undiscovered cave, this Pokémon was created solely for battling.
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Stadium 2
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Because its battle abilities were raised to the ultimate level, it thinks only of defeating its foes.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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{{{sapphiredex}}}
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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A Pokémon whose genetic code was repeatedly recombined for research. It turned vicious as a result.
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LeafGreen
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It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene-splicing and DNA-engineering experiments.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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A Pokémon created by recombining Mew's genes. It's said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
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Pearl
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{{{pearldex}}}
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Platinum
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{{{platinumdex}}}
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HeartGold
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Because its battle abilities were raised to the ultimate level, it thinks only of defeating its foes.
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SoulSilver
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It usually remains motionless to conserve energy, so that it may unleash its full power in battle.
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Generation V
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Black
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A Pokémon created by recombining Mew's genes. It's said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
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White
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{{{whitedex}}}
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Black 2
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A Pokémon created by recombining Mew's genes. It's said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
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White 2
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{{{white2dex}}}
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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In side games
Mewtwo is only obtainable in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time after downloading a Wonder Mail from the Nintendo WFC.
In events
Games
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Event
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Language
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Mewtwo
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English
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United States
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70
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September 27 to October 3, 2002; February 14 to 20, 2003
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Pokémon Smash! Mewtwo
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Japanese
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Japan Wi-Fi
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70
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September 26 to October 31, 2011
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Mighty Mewtwo
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English
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Wi-Fi
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70
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February 10 to 26, 2012
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Strongest Return Mewtwo
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Korean
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South Korea
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70
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March 3, 2012
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Strongest Return Mewtwo
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Korean
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Wi-Fi
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70
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March 15 to May 10, 2012
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Spring 2012 Mewtwo
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French
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Wi-Fi
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70
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March 26 to May 1, 2012
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Spring 2012 Mewtwo
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German
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Wi-Fi
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70
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May 1 to 31, 2012
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Spring 2012 Mewtwo
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Italian
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Wi-Fi
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70
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May 1 to 31, 2012
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Spring 2012 Mewtwo
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Spanish
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Wi-Fi
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70
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May 1 to 31, 2012
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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106
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166 - 213
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322 - 416
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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154
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143 - 226
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281 - 447
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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130
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121 - 200
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238 - 394
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Total: 680
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
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- 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
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
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 totals of all Psychic types.
- 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.
- It is also the only one of these Pokémon that cannot learn AncientPower by level-up, let alone by any means.
- Among these Pokémon, Mewtwo is the only one that received a signature move outside of its debut generation. Mewtwo had no signature move until Generation V, when it became the only Pokémon able to learn Psystrike.
- A Shiny Mewtwo from Gold, Silver, and Crystal will appear black instead of green when viewed in 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 had only been seen by its creators and Team Rocket at that point in the anime.
- Although Mewtwo is a clone of Mew, it comes before Mew in the Pokédex.
- 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.
Origin
Like Mew, Mewtwo has some feline characteristics. Its body structure is much larger as a result of gene splicing. Mewtwo also has some characteristics of a 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 similar to mutant (myūtanto).
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ミュウツー Mewtwo
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From Mew and two
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French
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Mewtwo
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Same as English/Japanese name
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Spanish
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Mewtwo
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Same as English/Japanese name
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German
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Mewtu
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Similar to English/Japanese name
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Italian
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Mewtwo
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Same as English/Japanese name
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Korean
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뮤츠 Myucheu
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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超夢 / 超梦 Chāomèng
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Can either mean "Ultimate dream" or "To transcend dreams".
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Cantonese Chinese
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超夢夢 Chīumuhngmuhng
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Can either mean "Ultimate dream" or "To transcend dreams". Alternatively, it can be taken as "Super Mew".
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Related articles
External links
Notes
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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