Mewtwo
#150 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Mewtwo
The best moves for Mewtwo are Psycho Cut and Psystrike when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Mewtwo family, including 2 Mega Pokémon. Mewtwo temporarily evolves into Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y.
- Evolving Mega Mewtwo X costs 7500 Mega Energy the first time, and 150 Mega Energy every time after.
- Evolving Mega Mewtwo Y costs 7500 Mega Energy the first time, and 150 Mega Energy every time after.
No evolutions:
Forms
There are 4 different forms of Mewtwo:
View 1 costume for Mewtwo »
(which only changes Mewtwo's appearance)
Game images
Mewtwo, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Mewtwo is a legendary Psychic Pokémon. It is weak to Bug, Ghost and Dark moves. Mewtwo's best moveset is Psycho Cut & Psystrike and it has a Max CP of 4,724.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Confusion | 19 | 15.2 |
| Counter Elite TM | 13 | 13 |
| Psycho Cut | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psystrike Elite TM | 95 | 2 | 2.28 |
| Psychic | 95 | 2 | 2.28 |
| Shadow Ball Elite TM | 100 | 2 | 2 |
| Ice Beam | 95 | 2 | 1.9 |
| Thunderbolt | 80 | 2 | 1.6 |
| Hyper Beam Elite TM | 150 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Focus Blast | 140 | 1 | 1.4 |
| Flamethrower | 65 | 2 | 1.3 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Counters & Raids
What counters Mewtwo?
Mewtwo is weak to Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
The best counter to Mewtwo is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, followed by Dawn Wings Necrozma, Mega Chandelure and Mega Beedrill.
The top Mewtwo counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Gengar | 100% | |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | 99% | |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | 99% | |
| Mega Gengar | 96% | |
| Mega Gengar | 96% | |
| Mega Gengar | 95% | |
| Mega Chandelure | 95% | |
| Mega Beedrill | 95% | |
| Mega Absol | 93% | |
| Mega Beedrill | 92% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
300 |
| Defense |
|
182 |
| Stamina |
|
214 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 180 |
Size
| Height | 2 m |
| Weight | 122 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 20 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,791 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
2,387 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
3,582 |
|
Level 40 |
4,178 |
|
Level 50 |
4,724 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,984 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 3,880 |
Costumes
Mewtwo costumes
Mewtwo (1st Anniversary)
