Mewtwo
Mewtwo is a Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Mewtwo has two Mega Evolutions, available in Generation 6 games. They can be activated in battle when holding the Mega Stones, Mewtwonite X and Mewtwonite Y respectively.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0150 |
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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 № | 0150 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0249 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0150 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0254 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0151 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0150 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 0 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 340 |
| 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 № | 0150 |
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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 № | 0150 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0249 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0150 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0254 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0151 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0150 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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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 № | 0150 |
|---|---|
| Type | Psychic |
| Species | Genetic Pokémon |
| Height | 1.5 m (4′11″) |
| Weight | 33.0 kg (72.8 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Insomnia |
| Local № | 0150 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0249 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0150 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0254 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0151 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0150 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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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 Generations 5-7, Mewtwo has a base experience yield of 306.
- 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. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Mewtwo was created by recombining Mew’s genes. It’s said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon. |
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
- In other generations
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- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Mewtwo learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
| 1 | Disable | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 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 Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Mewtwo is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 04 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 06 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 12 | Low Kick | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 16 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
| 17 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 20 | Trailblaze | Grass | 50 | 100 | |
| 22 | Chilling Water | Water | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 28 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 29 | Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100 | |
| 32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 34 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 39 | Low Sweep | Fighting | 65 | 100 | |
| 41 | Stored Power | Psychic | 20 | 100 | |
| 42 | Night Shade | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 43 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Avalanche | Ice | 60 | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 51 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 54 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| 58 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 59 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 62 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
| 64 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 67 | Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 68 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| 69 | Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 72 | Electro Ball | Electric | — | 100 | |
| 73 | Drain Punch | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 74 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 75 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 80 | Metronome | Normal | — | — | |
| 81 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 82 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 83 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 84 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 86 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 87 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 92 | Imprison | Psychic | — | — | |
| 94 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 98 | Skill Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 101 | Power Gem | Rock | 80 | 100 | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 107 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
| 109 | Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| 112 | Aura Sphere | Fighting | 80 | ∞ | |
| 114 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 119 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 120 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 125 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 126 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 128 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
| 129 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 133 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 134 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 135 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 138 | Psychic Terrain | Psychic | — | — | |
| 140 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
| 141 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 143 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 149 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 150 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 158 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 160 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 | |
| 161 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 166 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 168 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 177 | Spite | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 178 | Gravity | Psychic | — | — | |
| 181 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| 192 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
| 193 | Weather Ball | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 199 | Lash Out | Dark | 75 | 100 | |
| 203 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 217 | Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 | |
| 218 | Expanding Force | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| 224 | Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| 228 | Psychic Noise | Psychic | 75 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Mewtwo learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | 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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Moves learnt by TM
Mewtwo is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
| 03 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 04 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 07 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
| 08 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 12 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 20 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 23 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 25 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 27 | Low Sweep | Fighting | 65 | 100 | |
| 29 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 34 | Shock Wave | Electric | 60 | ∞ | |
| 35 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 41 | Torment | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 48 | Skill Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 53 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 56 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 57 | Charge Beam | Electric | 50 | 90 | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 60 | Drain Punch | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 61 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
| 63 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
| 67 | Recycle | Normal | — | — | |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 70 | Flash | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 71 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 72 | Avalanche | Ice | 60 | 100 | |
| 73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 77 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 83 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 84 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | 100 | 100 | |
| 86 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 92 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 96 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 100 | Rock Climb | Normal | 90 | 85 |
- In other generations
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Mewtwo sprites
| Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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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 Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Mewtwo questions
Other languages
| English | Mewtwo |
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| Japanese | ミュウツー (Mewtwo) |
| German | Mewtu |
| French | Mewtwo |
| Italian | Mewtwo |
| Spanish | Mewtwo |
| Korean | 뮤츠 (myucheu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 超梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 超夢 |
| English |
Genetic Pokémon |
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| Japanese | いでんしポケモン |
| German | Genmutanten-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Génétique |
| Italian | Pokémon Genetico |
| Spanish | Pokémon Genético |
| Korean | 유전자포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 基因宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 基因寶可夢 |
Name origin
- mew
- cat sound
- two
- the second iteration of Mew
