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Armored Mewtwo

Armored Mewtwo (Armored)Psychic
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Armored Mewtwo is available in Pokémon GO
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Armored Mewtwo is a Legendary Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,187 CP and is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Confusion / Psystrike. It is boosted by Windy weather. Its shiny form is not yet available.

Armored Mewtwo Stats and Max CP

182 ATK
278 DEF
214 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3603 CP
Lvl 40
3187 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2276 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1821 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1366 CP

Armored Mewtwo's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Armored Mewtwo PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Despite carrying the namesake of one of the strongest Legendaries, Armored Mewtwo is surprisingly bad for PvE. That's literally because it puts on armor which gives it massive bulk, but at the expense of ATK, the very trait that defines Mewtwo.

As such, Shadow Mewtwo is a very disappointing Psychic-type attacker, dealing damage lower than even Starmie and barely above Jynx. Surprisingly, this happens even though Armored Mewtwo wields the powerful combination of Confusion and Psystrike as its go-to moveset.

It has a bunch of coverage moves, but due to its underwhelming offensive strength (even worse without STAB), it finds no usage in Raid battles.

As a Legendary, Armored Mewtwo cannot be put in Gyms. This is a shame since its exceptional DEF and HP would have made it a phenomenal Gym defender.

Ultimately, Armored Mewtwo winds up being a collectible rather than a PvE staple like the other Mewtwo variants.

Armored Mewtwo PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Armored Mewtwo is only available via Raids, so getting one with CP eligible for the Great League is currently not possible.

🟡 Ultra League

Armored Mewtwo pairs the hard-hitting but relatively slow Confusion with two fast and powerful Charged Attacks in the form of Psystrike and Dynamic Punch, both being clones of each other in terms of stats. This gives Armored Mewtwo a huge tactical advantage as all it has to do is charge up to 45 energy, and use either attack based on the opponent.

This energy flexibility with both attacks plus the fact that Armored Mewtwo is exceptionally bulky (perfect for Ultra League) makes it equally efficient in all shield scenarios! While it unsurprisingly struggles against Ghost and Dark types, it is phenomenal when facing the likes of Shadow Alolan Ninetales, Shadow and regular Annihilape, Togekiss, Florges, and Kingdra.

In (0-0) and (1-1) shield scenarios, Armored Mewtwo is able to edge past Giratina Altered with Ancient Power, but loses in the (2-2). However, with two counts of extra energy from Confusion, it can even beat Giratina Altered in the (2-2). Be careful though, since Armored Mewtwo loses to Shadow Sneak Giratina Altered in all shield situations. It is at its most lethal as a lead, wherein it also takes out Steelix and Corviknight. Either way, Armored Mewtwo excels in all shield roles and is a very reliable Pokémon for improving your GBL Rank.

Pro tip: The best Ultra League IV spread for Armored Mewtwo caught from Raids is 10/12/12. So, it's strongly recommended to trade Armored Mewtwo with your friends to gain one with better IVs, ideally equal or close to 4/10/11.

🟣 Master League

Unfortunately for Armored Mewtwo, its low ATK not only makes it inadequate for the powerhouses of the Master League but also inferior to Mewtwo. The latter not only hits way harder, it also has a more handy set of coverage moves like Ice Beam and Flamethrower, as well as the quicker Fast Attack, Psycho Cut, for better energy gains on its Charged Attacks.

With stronger options present (regular and Shadow, and even Mega in the Mega Master League), it is extremely risky to run Armored Mewtwo in the Master League, who barely manages a few wins.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
PsychicPsychic-type
#71
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#128
Master LeagueMaster League
#113

Armored Mewtwo Type Chart

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

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

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

FightingFighting62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%

Armored Mewtwo best moveset

Moves

Confusion + Psystrike

Psychic
PsychicConfusion
PsychicPsystrike
Armored Mewtwo's best Psychic-type moveset is Confusion / Psystrike, with 12.27 DPS and 432.8 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Armored Mewtwo ranks #71 (C Tier) as a Psychic attacker with that moveset.
1.PsychicConfusionPsychicPsystrike11.4912.27432.8
2.SteelIron TailPsychicPsystrike10.2110.91384.8
3.PsychicConfusionPsychicFuture Sight10.0610.74379.0
4.PsychicConfusionFightingDynamic Punch9.7010.36365.6
5.PsychicConfusionGroundEarthquake9.4210.07355.2
6.PsychicConfusionRockRock Slide9.089.71342.4
7.SteelIron TailPsychicFuture Sight8.919.52336.0
8.SteelIron TailFightingDynamic Punch8.819.42332.3
1–8 of 10

Fast Attacks

  • 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 ↗
  • SteelIron Tail1461.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Iron Tail
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage14
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy7

    Effects
    Iron Tail has no special effects.
    See Iron Tail details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • FightingDynamic Punch85502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dynamic Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.0s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy45

    Effects
    Dynamic Punch has no special effects.
    See Dynamic Punch details page ↗
  • GroundEarthquake1401003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Earthquake
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage120
    Energy65

    Effects
    Earthquake has no special effects.
    See Earthquake 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 ↗
  • PsychicFuture Sight1151002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Future Sight
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage115
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.2s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy65

    Effects
    Future Sight has no special effects.
    See Future Sight details page ↗
  • RockRock Slide75502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Rock Slide
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 2.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy45

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

The following chart shows Armored Mewtwo's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Armored 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 Armored Mewtwo has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Armored Mewtwo CP Chart

CP Chart

Armored Mewtwo reaches a maximum of 3,187 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,740–1,821 CP, rising to 2,175–2,276 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,305–1,366 CP.

Max CPMax CP3187 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1305 CP - 1366 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1740 CP - 1821 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1740 CP - 1821 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
2175 CP - 2276 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

Armored 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
145 CP2141 CP3237 CP
4333 CP5429 CP6526 CP
7622 CP8718 CP9814 CP
10910 CP111001 CP121092 CP
131183 CP141275 CP151366 CP
161457 CP171548 CP181639 CP
191730 CP201821 CP211912 CP
222003 CP232094 CP242185 CP
252276 CP262367 CP272458 CP
282549 CP292640 CP302732 CP
312777 CP322823 CP332868 CP
342914 CP352959 CP363005 CP
373050 CP383096 CP393141 CP
403187 CP413227 CP423268 CP
433309 CP443350 CP453391 CP
463433 CP473475 CP483517 CP
493560 CP503603 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#150
Height2 m
Weight122 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance20 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedNo
Pokémon Home transferNot Allowed
Base Flee Rate10%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000

Evolution Chart

Armored Mewtwo has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

Mega Pokémon that boost Armored Mewtwo

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Armored Mewtwo's Psychic-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Armored 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 Armored Mewtwo Candy296 Armored Mewtwo Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Armored Mewtwo Candy10 Armored Mewtwo Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Armored Mewtwo Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Armored Mewtwo Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Armored Mewtwo Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Armored Mewtwo Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Armored Mewtwo Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Armored Mewtwo Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Armored Mewtwo Candy-

Armored Mewtwo Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Armored 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 Armored Mewtwo in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Armored Mewtwo family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Armored 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
Armored Mewtwo (Armored)Armored Mewtwo (Armored)Armored Mewtwo (Armored)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmArmored Mewtwo (Armored)Armored Mewtwo (Armored)
0.98 m1 m2 m3 m3.5 m

Armored 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 Armored 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

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Armored Mewtwo

Armored Mewtwo high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Armored 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

Armored Mewtwo Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

Armored MewtwoArmored MewtwoArmored MewtwoArmored Mewtwo

Armored 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Armored Mewtwo’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

What are the best moves for Armored Mewtwo in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Armored Mewtwo in Pokémon GO are Confusion and Psystrike. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 12.267 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 432.763.

How does Armored Mewtwo perform in Raids?

Armored Mewtwo's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Armored Mewtwo rank as a Psychic-type attacker?

Armored Mewtwo is a C-Tier Psychic-type attacker, ranking at number #71. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

What Mega Pokémon boost Armored Mewtwo?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Armored 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 Armored Mewtwo’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Armored Mewtwo’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3187 CP and 3603 CP at Level 50.

Can Armored Mewtwo be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Armored Mewtwo cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

Can Armored Mewtwo Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Armored Mewtwo cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.