Mewtwo
Mewtwo is a Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Genetic Pokémon
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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.
Pokédex data
National № | 150 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 106 | 322 | 416 | |
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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.
Pokédex data
National № | 150 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 106 | 322 | 416 | |
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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.
Pokédex data
National № | 150 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 106 | 322 | 416 | |
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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.
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. |
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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! |
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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. |
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Moves learned by Mewtwo
Moves learnt by level up
Mewtwo learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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. |
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Expanding Force | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Mewtwo is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
Moves learnt by TR
Mewtwo is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 |
Mewtwo sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Shiny | — |
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Where to find Mewtwo
Red Blue Yellow |
Cerulean Cave |
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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
- What is a good moveset for Mewtwo?
- Did Japan get Mew instead of Mewtwo?
- Who created mewtwo IN GAME?
- Hacked Mewtwo?
- Is Mewtwo the hardest Pokemon to catch?
- Why is mewtwo low tier in melee?
- What is the Story behind Mew and Mewtwo ?
- Is Electro Ball worth it on Mewtwo?
- How do you take down MewTwo in FireRed?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Mewtwo |
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Japanese | ミュウツー (Mewtwo) |
German | Mewtu |
French | Mewtwo |
Name origin
- mew
- cat sound
- two
- the second iteration of Mew