Best Mewtwo counters in Pokémon GO

Raid Battles

Looking for the best ways to take down Mewtwo in Pokémon GO Raid Battles? Our guide has got you covered with a comprehensive list of the top Mewtwo counters, including the highest DPS and tankiest options.

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          Best overall

          Highest DPS

          Highest TDO

          Best Mewtwo counters

          #
          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1Mega TyranitarMega Pokémon iconMega TyranitarDarkBite DarkBrutal Swing 34.761090.0814439.0s82.3
          2Shadow TyranitarShadow Pokémon iconShadow TyranitarDarkBite DarkBrutal Swing 36.00730.8221426.3s76.4
          3Mega GengarMega Pokémon iconMega GengarGhostLick *GhostShadow Ball 41.26457.2933365.7s75.3
          4Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaDragonDragon Tail FlyingDragon Ascent 33.37613.2325459.5s69.1
          5Mega BanetteMega Pokémon iconMega BanetteGhostShadow Claw GhostShadow Ball 37.03440.4035416.2s68.8
          6Mega HoundoomMega Pokémon iconMega HoundoomDarkSnarl DarkFoul Play 31.00649.8524503.1s66.3
          7TyranitarTyranitarDarkBite DarkBrutal Swing 29.57715.6521508.3s65.6
          8Shadow MewtwoShadow Pokémon iconShadow MewtwoPsychicPsycho Cut GhostShadow Ball *32.86516.5130471.5s65.4
          9HydreigonHydreigonDarkBite DarkBrutal Swing *30.17663.8823506.2s65.3
          10Shadow CursolaShadow Pokémon iconShadow CursolaGhostHex GhostShadow Ball 35.19377.6640429.3s63.7
          11Mega GyaradosMega Pokémon iconMega GyaradosDarkBite DarkCrunch 27.49783.8020570.2s63.5
          12Giratina (Origin Forme)Giratina (Origin Forme)GhostShadow Claw GhostShadow Force *28.31664.6223540.0s62.3
          13Shadow WeavileShadow Pokémon iconShadow WeavileDarkSnarl DarkFoul Play 32.82392.9639466.9s61.1
          14GholdengoGholdengoGhostHex GhostShadow Ball 28.76567.7627532.9s60.6
          15Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega AlakazamPsychicPsycho Cut GhostShadow Ball 30.88457.1733488.6s60.6
          16DarkraiDarkraiDarkSnarl GhostShadow Ball 29.12544.4428523.5s60.6
          17PheromosaPheromosaBugBug Bite BugBug Buzz 38.92211.0172390.4s59.4
          18Mega AbsolMega Pokémon iconMega AbsolDarkSnarl DarkDark Pulse 31.71388.9139478.3s59.3
          19Mega PinsirMega Pokémon iconMega PinsirBugBug Bite BugX-Scissor 30.42434.7935500.3s59.1
          20ChandelureChandelureGhostHex GhostShadow Ball 30.56419.7836494.5s58.8
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          About the results

          Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Mewtwo in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Mewtwo down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

          This table displays a list of best Mewtwo counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS, TDO, faints, and TTW.

          The top-ranked Mewtwo counter is Mega Tyranitar, followed by Shadow Tyranitar, Mega Gengar, and Mega Rayquaza. The table also includes Mega Banette, Mega Houndoom, Tyranitar, and Shadow Mewtwo, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

          Mewtwo type chart

          When fighting Mewtwo, keep in mind the following that Psychic-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost type moves. They take reduced damage from Fighting, and Psychic type moves.

          Weaknesses
          BugBug160.0%
          DarkDark160.0%
          GhostGhost160.0%
          Resistances
          FightingFighting62.5%
          PsychicPsychic62.5%

          Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.