Mewtwo (Pokémon)

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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 Mega Mewtwo X 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	Footprint Mega Mewtwo X
Pokédex color   Purple	Base friendship 0
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 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. 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, with empty space inside. 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.

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. However, it was also speculated that part of its apparent savagery was predicated in fear and feeling tormented. Because it was engineered to be the ultimate in battle, it can only think of defeating its foes. In the first movie, Mewtwo exemplified these vicious characteristics and was shown to be capable of levitation, telepathy and mind control. 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.

Other

A Mirage Mewtwo appeared in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, where it was the most powerful Pokémon controlled by the Mirage Master.

Minor appearances

Two Mewtwo capable of Mega Evolving appeared in the opening sequence 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

Mewtwo 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 in order 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

Mewtwo 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.

• Groundbreakers: Mewtwo

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros.

Main article: Mewtwo (Super Smash Bros.)

Pokkén Tournament

Mewtwo in Pokkén Tournament

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

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 it 25 times within the two-minute time limit to win. Playing this stage repeatedly is the fastest way to build a high score, due to the extremely high point output earned by hitting Mewtwo.
• Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs: Mewtwo is the final boss of the game, battled once under the control of the evil Edward "The Thinker", and again under Purple Eyes. Before this, it is seen charging up in Kasa's laboratory in the Sky Fortress.
• Pokémon Puzzle League: Mewtwo reveals that it organized the Puzzle League to find a worthy foe and clones Ash's Pokémon. In the Very Hard and Super Hard modes, Mewtwo is the final opponent.

Pokédex entries

Generation I 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 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 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 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 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 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

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)

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
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.

Mega Mewtwo X

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 106		166 - 213	322 - 416
Attack: 190		175 - 266	346 - 526
Defense: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Atk: 154		143 - 226	281 - 447
Sp. Def: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Speed: 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
HP: 106		166 - 213	322 - 416
Attack: 150		139 - 222	274 - 438
Defense: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Atk: 194		179 - 270	353 - 535
Sp. Def: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Speed: 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 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× Fairy 1× 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× Fairy 1× 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× Fairy 1× 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× Fairy 1× None

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

Mega Mewtwo X

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

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

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

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

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

Learnset

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 [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]] 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*

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. 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".

More languages Albanian Mjutu Mjudi From English name From Mew and dy (two) Bulgarian Мюту Myutu Transcription of English/Japanese name Croatian Mevtvo From English/Japanese name Danish Mew-2* From Mew and 2 Hebrew מיוטו Myootoo Transliteration of English/Japanese name Hindi मिउटू Mewtwo Transliteration of English/Japanese name Russian Мьюту M'yutu Transcription of English/Japanese name Swedish Mewtvå* From Mew and två, two Thai มิวทู Mewtwo Transliteration of trademarked Japanese name

Related articles

• Mew duo
• Mewtwo (original series)
• Mewtwo (Adventures)
• Mewtwo (Best Wishes series)
• Mewtwo (Super Smash Bros.)
• Blue's Mewtwo

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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