mewtwo
LegendaryGeneration I · #0150 — Genetic Pokémon
Mewtwo, the Genetic Pokémon and National Pokédex entry #150, stands as one of the most iconic and powerful Legendary Pokémon ever created. Born from the ambitions of human science rather than nature itself, Mewtwo represents the pinnacle of genetic manipulation and artificial creation within the Pokémon world. This Psychic-type Pokémon was engineered through years of horrific gene splicing and DNA engineering experiments, making it a synthetic being with a base stat total of 680—the second highest among all Generation I Pokémon. Despite its artificial origins, Mewtwo possesses an undeniable presence in both competitive battling and popular culture, serving as a testament to humanity's capacity for creation and the consequences of playing god with natural forces.
Base Stats
Height
2.0m
Weight
122.0kg
Category
Genetic Pokémon
Gender
Genderless
Color
purple
Shape
upright
Habitat
rare
Abilities
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Mewtwo Biology & Physical Characteristics
As a genetically engineered Pokémon, Mewtwo's biological composition is nearly identical to that of its progenitor, Mew, yet the similarities end there. Standing at an imposing 2.0 meters (6'7") tall and weighing 122.0 kilograms (269.0 lbs), Mewtwo presents an athletic, humanoid physiology designed for combat efficiency. Its body structure reflects its purpose as the ultimate fighting machine, with a frame built for both speed and power. The most distinctive aspect of Mewtwo's biology is its genderless nature—it lacks the biological sex found in most Pokémon species, further emphasizing its artificial creation in a laboratory setting. With a base HP of 106, Mewtwo boasts remarkable defensive capabilities, but its true power manifests in its exceptional Special Attack stat of 154, the highest of its kind among Generation I Pokémon, and a remarkable Speed stat of 130 that allows it to outpace nearly every competitor. Mewtwo's base stat distribution totals 680 points, positioning it among the most formidable creatures in existence, with most of its power concentrated in its psychic and intellectual capabilities rather than raw physical strength.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Mewtwo Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Mewtwo belongs to the 'Undiscovered' egg group and is categorized as completely genderless, meaning it cannot breed with any other Pokémon under any circumstances. This reproductive sterility is a direct consequence of its artificial creation—while human scientists successfully replicated Mew's genetic code and constructed a physical body matching its template, they created a being without the biological capacity for reproduction. The creature's base happiness value of zero further reinforces its isolation from natural Pokémon biology and social structures. As a Legendary Pokémon, Mewtwo's singular nature is emphasized by its complete inability to pass on its genes or create offspring; it is a unique individual rather than a member of a breeding population. This genderless status underscores the philosophical weight of Mewtwo's existence—it is neither male nor female, but rather a pure expression of scientific ambition rendered in Pokémon form. Players seeking to obtain Mewtwo must catch the individual specimen present in their game world, typically found in endgame locations designed for high-level encounters, as reproduction through breeding is an option entirely unavailable for this legendary creation.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm00
sword shield
tm01
yellow
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red blue
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
tm01
sword shield
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crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm02
sword shield
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
sword shield
tm04
sword shield
tm05
red blue
tm04
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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yellow
tm05
sword shield
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red green japan
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yellow
+761 more TMs/HMs
Mewtwo Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Mewtwo holds a unique position in Pokémon evolution, as it is not known to evolve into or from any other species—it stands alone as a complete entity unto itself. However, beginning in Generation VI, Mewtwo gained the ability to undergo Mega Evolution through two distinct forms, each representing a different facet of its identity and potential. Mega Mewtwo X, achieved with the Mewtwonite X, transforms Mewtwo into a Psychic/Fighting-type hybrid with dramatically increased physical capabilities. In this form, Mewtwo's Attack stat jumps from 110 to 190, and its Defense increases from 90 to 100, while its overall base stat total rises to 780. This form represents Mewtwo's brutal, combative nature, embodying raw physical power and martial prowess. Conversely, Mega Mewtwo Y, accessed via the Mewtwonite Y, maintains Mewtwo's pure Psychic typing while focusing on special attack dominance and superior speed. This form reduces Mewtwo's weight dramatically from 122.0 kg to just 33.0 kg, making it a nimble, ethereal entity. Though Mewtwo's base stats don't increase numerically in its Y form, the distribution shifts to emphasize its overwhelming psychic mastery, maintaining its 154 Special Attack while preserving its superior Speed of 130, making it the faster and more offensively specialized form for competitive battles.
Where to Find
cerulean cave
kanto
+8 more
unknown dungeon
kalos
ultra space
alola
ultra space wilds
alola
Mewtwo Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Mewtwo's behavior is fundamentally shaped by its purpose as a battle-oriented creation. According to Pokédex entries, it usually remains motionless to conserve energy, storing its vitality for the moment it unleashes its full power in combat. The creature is said to rest quietly in an undiscovered cave, dwelling in isolation from the rest of the Pokémon world. This solitary nature reflects its psychological makeup—despite having a human-created body matching Mew's physical form, humans failed to provide Mewtwo with a compassionate heart, resulting in a being whose thoughts revolve almost exclusively around defeating its foes. Because its battle abilities were engineered to the ultimate level, Mewtwo's mind operates on a singular mission: victory through combat. Its hidden ability, Unnerve, which prevents opposing Pokémon from consuming held Berries, complements its naturally unnerving demeanor. The creature's base happiness rating of zero indicates its complete detachment from human connection or emotional bonds, making it a purely pragmatic warrior focused entirely on the thrill and challenge of battle.
Pokedex Entries
It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene splicing and DNA engineering experiments.
Its DNA is almost the same as MEW's. However, its size and disposition are vastly dif ferent.
Because its battle abilities were raised to the ultimate level, it thinks only of de feating its foes.
It usually remains motionless to con serve energy, so that it may un leash its full power in battle.
Said to rest qui etly in an undiscovered cave, this POKéMON was created solely for battling.
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.
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.
A POKéMON whose genetic code was repeatedly recombined for research. It turned vicious as a result.
It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene-splicing and DNA- engineering experiments.
A Pokémon created by recombining MEW’s genes. It’s said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
Because its battle abilities were raised to the ultimate level, it thinks only of defeating its foes.
It usually remains motionless to conserve energy, so that it may unleash its full power in battle.
A Pokémon created by recombining Mew’s genes. It’s said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
A Pokémon created by recombining Mew’s genes. It’s said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene-splicing and DNA-engineering experiments.
A Pokémon created by recombining Mew’s genes. It’s said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
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.
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.
Its DNA is almost the same as Mew’s. However, its size and disposition are vastly different.
Mewtwo Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Mewtwo's name derives from a straightforward linguistic construction combining 'Mew,' referencing its genetic predecessor, with 'Two,' indicating its status as a second, artificial creation. In Japanese, it is known as ミュウツー (Mewtwo), maintaining the same naming convention. The design itself reflects a humanoid interpretation of genetic perfection, with a sleek, athletic frame that suggests both intelligence and physical capability. Its color scheme of purple and white emphasizes its role as an artificial, almost ethereal being—the purple tones suggest mystical psychic power, while the white highlights its clinical, laboratory-created nature. Mewtwo's physiology draws inspiration from both its template Mew and the concept of the 'perfect warrior,' with pointed ears, a tail, and a muscular frame that conveys power without excessive bulk. The creature's design philosophy represents the pinnacle of late 1990s video game aesthetics, balancing recognizable Pokémon characteristics with a more mature, intimidating presence than most of its contemporaries. Its silhouette is instantly recognizable, making it one of the franchise's most iconic designs despite—or perhaps because of—its relatively simple conceptual origin as 'Mew's artificial clone.'
Learnable Moves
Mewtwo can learn 80 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| amnesia | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| ancient power | rock | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| barrier | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| bide | normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| bubble beam | water | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| confuse ray | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| confusion | psychic | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| detect | fighting | Status | — | — | 5 |
| disable | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice punch | ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| metronome | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mist | ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| night shade | ghost | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| nightmare | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| pay day | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psybeam | psychic | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psywave | psychic | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| rage | normal | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| recover | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| seismic toss | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| self destruct | normal | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| skull bash | normal | Physical | 130 | 100 | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| submission | fighting | Physical | 80 | 80 | 20 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| teleport | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| water gun | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| zap cannon | electric | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 |
Mewtwo Competitive Battle Guide
Mewtwo stands as a dominant force in competitive Pokémon battling, particularly in formats where Legendary Pokémon are permitted. Its base stat total of 680, combined with its exceptional Special Attack of 154 and outstanding Speed of 130, creates a devastating combination for special-based offensive strategies. The creature's Pressure ability further enhances its competitive viability by increasing the PP cost of moves targeting it by one, effectively extending its longevity in extended battles and creating chip damage on opponents' movesets. In competitive contexts, Mewtwo's moveset typically revolves around its psychic heritage, utilizing moves like Psychic, Ice Beam, and Flamethrower to achieve near-universal coverage across the metagame's most common threats. Its dual Mega Evolutions provide additional strategic flexibility—Mega Mewtwo X becomes a mixed attacker with substantially elevated physical power, allowing it to surprise opponents with physical moves, while Mega Mewtwo Y maintains its special attack supremacy with enhanced speed, making it ideal for sweeping scenarios. However, Mewtwo's relatively modest Defense stats of 90 and Special Defense of 90 in its base form mean it cannot afford to switch into many threats, requiring careful prediction and team support to maximize its effectiveness. Its genderless nature and legendary classification typically restrict its availability in most competitive formats except for All-Legends tournaments and specialized ruleset competitions where such Pokémon are explicitly allowed.
Commonly Asked Questions About Mewtwo
What type is Mewtwo?
Mewtwo is a psychic type Pokemon.
What does Mewtwo evolve from?
Mewtwo does not evolve.
What are Mewtwo's weaknesses?
Mewtwo is weak to bug, ghost and dark type moves.
Where can I find Mewtwo?
Mewtwo can be found in cerulean cave (kanto), unknown dungeon (kalos) and ultra space (alola) and 1 other locations.
Mewtwo Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Mewtwo has achieved an unparalleled position within Pokémon popular culture, transcending its status as a mere Pokédex entry to become a cultural phenomenon in its own right. The creature serves as the primary antagonist in the first Pokémon film, 'Pokémon: The First Movie,' where its exploration of identity, purpose, and morality resonated with audiences worldwide and significantly elevated the franchise's mainstream profile. This film appearance established Mewtwo as a complex, tragic figure—a being created with incredible power but no emotional compass, struggling against the destiny imposed upon it by its creators. Beyond cinema, Mewtwo has appeared extensively in the Pokémon anime series, trading card game, and numerous spin-off media, maintaining consistent relevance across decades of franchise evolution. Its distinctive design has made it instantly recognizable to both dedicated fans and casual observers, contributing to its status as one of the franchise's most iconic and frequently referenced Pokémon. Mewtwo's narrative function as the ultimate creation—powerful yet spiritually hollow—has inspired countless interpretations in fan works, competitive communities, and official media. The creature represents a philosophical touchstone within the Pokémon universe, consistently exploring themes of nature versus nurture, the ethics of creation, and the question of whether engineered perfection can ever replicate natural value. Its continued prominence in contemporary games and media ensures that new generations continue to discover and engage with Mewtwo's complex legacy.
Where to Find Mewtwo in Every Pokémon Game
Mewtwo's availability varies significantly depending on the specific Pokémon game and generation in question. In the original Generation I games (Red, Blue, and Yellow versions), Mewtwo appears as an endgame legendary encounter found in Cerulean Cave, accessible only after obtaining all eight Kanto region badges. This location traditionally features Mewtwo at level 70, positioned as one of the final challenges for dedicated trainers. In subsequent generations, Mewtwo has remained one of the most sought-after Pokémon, appearing in Cerulean Cave across FireRed and LeafGreen remakes, and in similar high-level cave locations in HeartGold and SoulSilver versions set in the Johto region. The Pokémon's extraordinarily low catch rate of 3 means that even when encountered, capturing it requires significant preparation—carrying Ultra Balls, status condition items, and potentially legendary-specific catching strategies. In Generation VI games (X and Y), Mewtwo returns to Cerulean Cave with the introduction of its Mega Evolution forms and the Mega Stones required for transformation. More recent entries like Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee continue this tradition, placing Mewtwo in Cerulean Cave as a high-level encounter. The creature has also appeared in various special event distributions and online wonder-trade distributions across multiple generations. For players unable to access in-game locations or special events, Mewtwo has occasionally been made available through official Nintendo event distributions, particularly during anniversaries or promotional campaigns celebrating the franchise's heritage and Mewtwo's iconic status.