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Mewtwo

MewtwoPsychic
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Mewtwo is a Legendary Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 4,178 CP and is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Psycho Cut / Psystrike. It is boosted by Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Mewtwo Stats and Max CP

300 ATK
182 DEF
214 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
4724 CP
Lvl 40
4178 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2984 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
2387 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1791 CP

Mewtwo's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Mewtwo PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

The iconic Mewtwo is one of the most sought-after and powerful Legendaries in Pokémon GO, and rightfully so, boasting exceptionally strong stats and a versatile moveset.

Even though there are several Psychic-type Mega Evolutions and a vast number of Shadows, Mewtwo’s might is only beaten by its own Megas and Shadow, and the Mega Evolution and Shadow form of Alakazam. With Shadow Alakazam being extremely fragile, you would almost always prefer Mewtwo over it.

While it's obvious that Mewtwo is a phenomenal Psychic-type attacker, it learns a wide variety of non-STAB Charged Attacks in Pokémon GO that make this Legendary a viable attacker in those types, all thanks to its high ATK.

Psycho Cut and Psystrike (always worth an Elite Charged TM) is the combo you need, but it's also a great idea to unlock a second Charged Attack to make your Mewtwo more flexible in Raids.

Notably, Shadow Ball is a powerful tool to hit Ghost Pokémon (which it is also weak to), Ice Beam is superb against Dragon types, especially those double-weak to Ice, and Thunderbolt brings down those high Flyers as well as Water types.

Mewtwo is one of the best investments in Pokémon GO, and with two outstanding Mega Evolutions (particularly Mega Mewtwo Y), the value obtained from this cult figure has only risen!

Legendaries always shake up the meta, but the consistency that Mewtwo and its Mega Evolutions offer is unchallenged.

Also, if you have no idea on which Pokémon you should use your Bottle Cap on, then Mewtwo is one of the safest and most rewarding options.

Mewtwo PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Not applicable

🟡 Ultra League

Despite being a little fragile in the Ultra League, Mewtwo's superb moveset and coverage make it a legitimate threat in this format. What really works in its favor is that many of the Ultra League’s top threats are weak to Psychic and Ghost, including Tentacruel, Virizion, Shadow Nidoqueen, Annihilape, Primeape, and Skeledirge. Additionally, it's also able to take out Blastoise, Cobalion, Cresselia, Shadow Ampharos, and even Armored Mewtwo due to the pressure applied by its fast and hard-hitting moveset.

On the flip side, Bug, Dark, and Ghost type opponents are aplenty and meta-relevant. So, Mewtwo falls behind other Psychic types, including the bulkier Armored Mewtwo, when it comes to excelling in these battles.

It is a bit deadlier in the (0-0) shield scenario, taking out even Giratina Altered and Shadow Dusknoir in the face-off, but overall, its low bulk makes it less strong than you would expect Mewtwo to be.

🟣 Master League

With nothing to hold it back, Mewtwo is at its best in the Master League. But this “best” era has set a while back, with stronger Legendaries taking over this format. Be it the Origin Forme Dragons, the Necrozma Fusions, Black and White Kyurem, or the Crowned Legendaries from Galar, power creep has been brutal on Mewtwo.

Many of these Legendaries possess stronger moves than Psystrike and have better offensive coverage, making Mewtwo less dominant than it once was. It's not that Mewtwo is bad by any means, it can take down the mighty Eternatus easily, and also beat some core threats like Landorus Therian, Crowned Shield Zamazenta, Zacian Hero, and Dawn Wings Necrozma.

So while you can still have a go at it to create shield pressure on the opponent and even get a KO, it is outperformed by several Pokémon in today's meta.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#89
PsychicPsychic-type
#8
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#538
Master LeagueMaster League
#65

Mewtwo Type Chart

Mewtwo takes increased damage from:Mewtwo takes increased damage from:

BugBug160.0%
DarkDark160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%

Mewtwo takes reduced damage from:Mewtwo takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%

Mewtwo best moveset

Moves

Psycho Cut + Psystrike

Psychic
PsychicPsycho Cut
PsychicPsystrike
Mewtwo's best Psychic-type moveset is Psycho Cut / Psystrike, with 19.65 DPS and 466.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Mewtwo ranks #8 (A Tier) as a Psychic attacker with that moveset.
1.PsychicPsycho CutPsychicPsystrike17.8519.65466.2
2.PsychicConfusionPsychicPsystrike17.7119.50462.5
3.FightingCounterPsychicPsystrike16.7818.48438.3
4.PsychicConfusionPsychicPsychic16.5618.24432.7
5.PsychicPsycho CutPsychicPsychic16.4418.10429.3
6.FightingCounterPsychicPsychic15.7217.31410.7
7.PsychicConfusionGhostShadow Ball15.3016.85399.7
8.PsychicPsycho CutGhostShadow Ball14.8716.38388.5
1–8 of 24

Fast Attacks

  • FightingCounter *1391.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Counter
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy9
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy6

    Effects
    Counter has no special effects.
    See Counter details page ↗
  • PsychicPsycho Cut470.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Psycho Cut
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy7
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy9

    Effects
    Psycho Cut has no special effects.
    See Psycho Cut details page ↗
  • PsychicConfusion19141.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Confusion
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage19
    Energy14
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.5s - 1.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage16
    Energy14

    Effects
    Confusion has no special effects.
    See Confusion details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • ElectricThunderbolt80502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Thunderbolt
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.8s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Thunderbolt has no special effects.
    See Thunderbolt details page ↗
  • FightingFocus Blast1401003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Focus Blast
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window3.0s - 3.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy75

    Effects
    Focus Blast has no special effects.
    See Focus Blast details page ↗
  • FireFlamethrower65502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Flamethrower
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Flamethrower has no special effects.
    See Flamethrower details page ↗
  • GhostShadow Ball *100503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Ball
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.4s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Shadow Ball has no special effects.
    See Shadow Ball details page ↗
  • IceIce Beam95503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Ice Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • GroundGround
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • IceIce
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.5s - 3.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Ice Beam has no special effects.
    See Ice Beam details page ↗
  • NormalHyper Beam *1501004.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Hyper Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage150
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window3.5s - 3.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy80

    Effects
    Hyper Beam has no special effects.
    See Hyper Beam details page ↗
  • PsychicPsychic95503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Psychic
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.5s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy55

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Psychic details page ↗
  • PsychicPsystrike *95502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Psystrike
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.2s - 2.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy45

    Effects
    Psystrike has no special effects.
    See Psystrike details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Mewtwo's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Mewtwo's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Mewtwo has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Mewtwo CP Chart

CP Chart

Mewtwo reaches a maximum of 4,178 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 2,294–2,387 CP, rising to 2,868–2,984 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,720–1,791 CP.

Max CPMax CP4178 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1720 CP - 1791 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs2294 CP - 2387 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids2294 CP - 2387 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
2868 CP - 2984 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Mewtwo Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
159 CP2185 CP3311 CP
4437 CP5563 CP6689 CP
7815 CP8942 CP91068 CP
101194 CP111313 CP121432 CP
131552 CP141671 CP151791 CP
161910 CP172029 CP182149 CP
192268 CP202387 CP212507 CP
222626 CP232746 CP242865 CP
252984 CP263104 CP273223 CP
283343 CP293462 CP303582 CP
313641 CP323701 CP333761 CP
343820 CP353880 CP363940 CP
373999 CP384059 CP394119 CP
404178 CP414231 CP424285 CP
434338 CP444392 CP454447 CP
464502 CP474557 CP484612 CP
494668 CP504724 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#150
Height2 m
Weight122 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance20 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
MewtwoMewtwo
  • 7500 / 150 Energy (Mega Evolution)7500 / 150 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Mewtwo X (Mega X)Mega Mewtwo X
MewtwoMewtwo
  • 7500 / 150 Energy (Mega Evolution)7500 / 150 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Mewtwo Y (Mega Y)Mega Mewtwo Y
  • Mewtwo can transform into Mega Mewtwo X through Mega Evolution. This costs 7500 energy the first time and 150 energy each subsequent time.
  • Mewtwo can transform into Mega Mewtwo Y through Mega Evolution. This costs 7500 energy the first time and 150 energy each subsequent time.

Mega Pokémon that boost Mewtwo

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Mewtwo's Psychic-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Mewtwo.

Psychic Psychic

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Mewtwo Candy296 Mewtwo Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Mewtwo Candy10 Mewtwo Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Mewtwo Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Mewtwo Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Mewtwo Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Mewtwo Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Mewtwo Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Mewtwo Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Mewtwo Candy-

Mewtwo Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Mewtwo from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Mewtwo in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Mewtwo family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Mewtwo in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

MewtwoMewtwo
Armored Mewtwo (Armored)Armored Mewtwo
Armored Shadow Mewtwo (Armored Shadow)Armored Shadow Mewtwo
Mega Mewtwo X (Mega X)Mega Mewtwo X
Mega Mewtwo Y (Mega Y)Mega Mewtwo Y
Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow)Shadow Mewtwo

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
MewtwoMewtwoMewtwoScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmMewtwoMewtwo
0.98 m1 m2 m3 m3.5 m

Mewtwo's height ranges from 0.98 m to 3.5 m, with the average being 2 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Mewtwo in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.98 m1 m
3′03″3′03″
XS1 m2 m
3′03″6′07″
M1.5 m2.5 m
4′11″8′02″
XL2.5 m3 m
8′02″9′10″
XXL3 m3.5 m
9′10″11′06″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer8s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer3s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Mewtwo

Mewtwo high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Mewtwo. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Mewtwo Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

MewtwoMewtwoMewtwoMewtwo

Mewtwo Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueIt was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene splicing and DNA engineering experiments.
YellowIts DNA is almost the same as MEW's. However, its size and disposition are vastly dif­ ferent.
GoldBecause its battle abilities were raised to the ultimate level, it thinks only of de­ feating its foes.
SilverIt usually remains motionless to con­ serve energy, so that it may un­ leash its full power in battle.
CrystalSaid to rest qui­ etly in an undiscovered cave, this POKéMON was created solely for battling.
Ruby, SapphireMEWTWO 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.
EmeraldA 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.
FireRedA POKéMON whose genetic code was repeatedly recombined for research. It turned vicious as a result.
LeafGreenIt was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene-splicing and DNA- engineering experiments.
Diamond, Pearl, PlatinumA Pokémon created by recombining MEW’s genes. It’s said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
HeartGoldBecause its battle abilities were raised to the ultimate level, it thinks only of defeating its foes.
SoulSilverIt usually remains motionless to conserve energy, so that it may unleash its full power in battle.
Black, White, Black 2, White 2A Pokémon created by recombining Mew’s genes. It’s said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
XIt was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene-splicing and DNA-engineering experiments.
YA Pokémon created by recombining Mew’s genes. It’s said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
Omega RubyMewtwo 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 SapphireMewtwo 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.

List of Mewtwo costumes

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A list of Mewtwo costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Mewtwo’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Psychic-type Pokémon, Mewtwo is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type moves.

What are the best moves for Mewtwo in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Mewtwo in Pokémon GO are Psycho Cut and Psystrike. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 19.655 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 466.195.

How does Mewtwo perform in Raids?

Mewtwo struggles to perform in Raids.

How does Mewtwo rank as a Psychic-type attacker?

Mewtwo is a solid A-Tier Psychic-type attacker, ranking at number #8. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

What Mega Pokémon boost Mewtwo?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Mewtwo: Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, Mega Delphox, and Mega Malamar.

What is Mewtwo’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Mewtwo’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 4178 CP and 4724 CP at Level 50.

Can Mewtwo be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Mewtwo can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Mewtwo Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Mewtwo cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.