Mewtwo

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Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Mewtwo is a Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Genetic Pokémon.

Mewtwo has two Mega Evolutions, available from X & Y onwards. They can be activated in battle when holding the Mega Stones, Mewtwonite X and Mewtwonite Y respectively.

Mewtwo Mega Mewtwo X Mega Mewtwo Y

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	150
Type	Psychic
Species	Genetic Pokémon
Height	2.0 m (6′07″)
Weight	122.0 kg (269.0 lbs)
Abilities	1. Pressure Unnerve (hidden ability)
Local №	150 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 249 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 150 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 254 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 151 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 150 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)

Training

EV yield	3 Special Attack
Catch rate	3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	0 (lower than normal)
Base Exp.	306
Growth Rate	Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Undiscovered
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	120 (30,584–30,840 steps)

Base stats

HP	106	322	416
Attack	110	202	350
Defense	90	166	306
Sp. Atk	154	281	447
Sp. Def	90	166	306
Speed	130	238	394
Total	680	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Mewtwo.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
						½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
	½	2		2		2

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	150
Type	Psychic Fighting
Species	Genetic Pokémon
Height	2.3 m (7′07″)
Weight	127.0 kg (280.0 lbs)
Abilities	1. Steadfast
Local №	150 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 249 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 150 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 254 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 151 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 150 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)

Training

EV yield	3 Special Attack
Catch rate	3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	0 (lower than normal)
Base Exp.	351
Growth Rate	Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Undiscovered
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	120 (30,584–30,840 steps)

Base stats

HP	106	322	416
Attack	190	346	526
Defense	100	184	328
Sp. Atk	154	281	447
Sp. Def	100	184	328
Speed	130	238	394
Total	780	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Mewtwo.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
						½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2			½	2				2

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	150
Type	Psychic
Species	Genetic Pokémon
Height	1.5 m (4′11″)
Weight	33.0 kg (72.8 lbs)
Abilities	1. Insomnia
Local №	150 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 249 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 150 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 254 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 151 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 150 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)

Training

EV yield	3 Special Attack
Catch rate	3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	0 (lower than normal)
Base Exp.	351
Growth Rate	Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Undiscovered
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	120 (30,584–30,840 steps)

Base stats

HP	106	322	416
Attack	150	274	438
Defense	70	130	262
Sp. Atk	194	353	535
Sp. Def	120	220	372
Speed	140	256	416
Total	780	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Mewtwo.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
						½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
	½	2		2		2

Evolution chart

Mewtwo does not evolve.

Mewtwo changes

In Generation 1, Mewtwo has a base Special stat of 154.
In Generations 1-4, Mewtwo has a base experience yield of 220.
In Generation 2, Mewtwo has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

Mewtwo

Red Blue	It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene splicing and DNA engineering experiments.
Yellow	Its DNA is almost the same as MEW’s. However, its size and disposition are vastly different.
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.
Ruby 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.
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.
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.
Diamond Pearl Platinum	A Pokémon created by recombining MEW’s genes. It’s said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
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.
Black White Black 2 White 2	A Pokémon created by recombining Mew’s genes. It’s said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
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 Alpha 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.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Its DNA is almost the same as Mew’s. However, its size and disposition are vastly different.
Sword	Created from the DNA of Mew, this Pokémon is a dangerous combination of overwhelming power and a savage heart.
Shield	The research efforts of a certain scientist ultimately resulted in this Pokémon. Its powers are dedicated to battling.

Mega Mewtwo X

Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Psychic power has augmented its muscles. It has a grip strength of one ton and can sprint a hundred meters in two seconds flat!

Mega Mewtwo Y

Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Despite its diminished size, its mental power has grown phenomenally. With a mere thought, it can smash a skyscraper to smithereens.

Moves learned by Mewtwo

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Sword/Shield Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee

Moves learnt by level up

Mewtwo learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Confusion	Psychic	50	100
1	Disable	Normal	—	100
1	Laser Focus	Normal	—	—
1	Life Dew	Water	—	—
1	Swift	Normal	60	∞
8	Ancient Power	Rock	60	100
16	Psycho Cut	Psychic	70	100
24	Safeguard	Normal	—	—
32	Amnesia	Psychic	—	—
40	Aura Sphere	Fighting	80	∞
48	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
56	Guard Swap	Psychic	—	—
56	Power Swap	Psychic	—	—
64	Mist	Ice	—	—
72	Psystrike	Psychic	100	100
80	Recover	Normal	—	—
88	Future Sight	Psychic	120	100

Egg moves

Mewtwo does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Move Tutor moves

Mewtwo can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Expanding Force	Psychic		80	100

Moves learnt by TM

Mewtwo is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
00	Mega Punch	Normal	80	85
01	Mega Kick	Normal	120	75
02	Pay Day	Normal	40	100
03	Fire Punch	Fire	75	100
04	Ice Punch	Ice	75	100
05	Thunder Punch	Electric	75	100
08	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
09	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
11	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
14	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
17	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
18	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
19	Safeguard	Normal	—	—
20	Self-Destruct	Normal	200	100
21	Rest	Psychic	—	—
22	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
24	Snore	Normal	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	—	—
27	Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
32	Sandstorm	Rock	—	—
33	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
34	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
35	Hail	Ice	—	—
38	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	—	85
39	Facade	Normal	70	100
40	Swift	Normal	60	∞
43	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
45	Dive	Water	80	100
48	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
59	Fling	Dark	—	100
60	Power Swap	Psychic	—	—
61	Guard Swap	Psychic	—	—
62	Speed Swap	Psychic	—	—
63	Drain Punch	Fighting	75	100
64	Avalanche	Ice	60	100
69	Psycho Cut	Psychic	70	100
70	Trick Room	Psychic	—	—
71	Wonder Room	Psychic	—	—
72	Magic Room	Psychic	—	—
75	Low Sweep	Fighting	65	100
76	Round	Normal	60	100
81	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
91	Psychic Terrain	Psychic	—	—
97	Brutal Swing	Dark	60	100

Moves learnt by TR

Mewtwo is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Body Slam	Normal	85	100
02	Flamethrower	Fire	90	100
05	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
06	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
07	Low Kick	Fighting	—	100
08	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
09	Thunder	Electric	110	70
10	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
11	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
12	Agility	Psychic	—	—
14	Metronome	Normal	—	—
15	Fire Blast	Fire	110	85
17	Amnesia	Psychic	—	—
19	Tri Attack	Normal	80	100
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
25	Psyshock	Psychic	80	100
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
31	Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
33	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
34	Future Sight	Psychic	120	100
37	Taunt	Dark	—	100
38	Trick	Psychic	—	100
40	Skill Swap	Psychic	—	—
48	Bulk Up	Fighting	—	—
49	Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—
56	Aura Sphere	Fighting	80	∞
57	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
64	Focus Blast	Fighting	120	70
65	Energy Ball	Grass	90	100
68	Nasty Plot	Dark	—	—
69	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	80	90
75	Stone Edge	Rock	100	80
77	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100
80	Electro Ball	Electric	—	100
81	Foul Play	Dark	95	100
82	Stored Power	Psychic	20	100
83	Ally Switch	Psychic	—	—
89	Hurricane	Flying	110	70

Moves learnt by level up

Mewtwo learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Confuse Ray	Ghost	—	100
1	Confusion	Psychic	50	100
1	Disable	Normal	—	100
1	Psywave	Psychic	—	100
1	Teleport	Psychic	—	—
11	Mist	Ice	—	—
22	Psybeam	Psychic	65	100
33	Swift	Normal	60	∞
44	Amnesia	Psychic	—	—
55	Recover	Normal	—	—
66	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
77	Barrier	Psychic	—	—
88	Agility	Psychic	—	—
99	Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—

Moves learnt by TM

Mewtwo is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Headbutt	Normal	70	100
02	Taunt	Dark	—	100
04	Teleport	Psychic	—	—
05	Rest	Psychic	—	—
06	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
07	Protect	Normal	—	—
08	Substitute	Normal	—	—
09	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
11	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	—	85
12	Facade	Normal	70	100
13	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
15	Seismic Toss	Fighting	—	100
16	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
19	Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
21	Foul Play	Dark	95	100
22	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
23	Thunder Punch	Electric	75	100
26	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
27	Toxic	Poison	—	90
28	Tri Attack	Normal	80	100
30	Bulk Up	Fighting	—	—
31	Fire Punch	Fire	75	100
33	Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—
35	Ice Punch	Ice	75	100
36	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
37	Flamethrower	Fire	90	100
38	Thunder	Electric	110	70
40	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
41	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
42	Self-Destruct	Normal	200	100
43	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
45	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
46	Fire Blast	Fire	110	85
48	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
51	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
55	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
57	Pay Day	Normal	40	100
59	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Mewtwo sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal							—
Shiny	—						—	—

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Where to find Mewtwo

Red Blue Yellow	Cerulean Cave
Gold Silver Crystal	Trade/migrate from another game
Ruby Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed LeafGreen	Cerulean Cave
Emerald	Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond Pearl Platinum	Trade/migrate from another game
HeartGold SoulSilver	Cerulean Cave
Black White Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y	Unknown Dungeon
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
Sun Moon	Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Ultra Space Wilds
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Cerulean Cave
Sword Shield	Location data not yet available

Answers to Mewtwo questions

Other languages

English	Mewtwo
Japanese	ミュウツー (Mewtwo)
German	Mewtu
French	Mewtwo

Name origin

mew: cat sound
two: the second iteration of Mew