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Mewtwo
The Genetic Pokémon
TL;DR. Mewtwo is a pure psychic-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 680. It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene splicing and DNA engineering experiments.
Psychic
It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene splicing and DNA engineering experiments.
Height2.0 m
Weight122.0 kg
AbilitiesPressure
HiddenUnnerve
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 680. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 106
Attack 110
Defense 90
Sp. Attack 154
Sp. Defense 90
Speed 130
Total680
680 base stat total, the 3rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 1st among Psychic-types.
154 base Special Attack, Mewtwo's strongest stat, ranking 1st of 102 Psychic-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Mewtwo on Daily Pokémon
Mewtwo was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Mewtwo in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Mewtwo reaches 4,178 CP at level 40 and 4,780 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack300
GO Defense182
GO Stamina214
Max CP (L40)4,178
Max CP (L50)4,724
Best buddy (L51)4,780
Raid catch CP 2,294–2,387 (L20). Weather boosted 2,868–2,984 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Competitive
Mewtwo in competitive play.
Mewtwo is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #754 in the Great League.
Ubers
Nasty Plot
Nasty Plot / Psystrike / Grass Knot / Taunt
Choice Specs
Psystrike / Ice Beam / Flamethrower / Grass Knot
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #754 69.8 score
Ultra League #61 89.4 score
Master League #36 86.3 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Quick answers
Common questions about Mewtwo.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Mewtwo, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Mewtwo?
Mewtwo is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Mewtwo weak to?
Mewtwo takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Mewtwo resistant to?
Mewtwo resists Fighting, Psychic. It has no full immunities.
How does Mewtwo evolve?
Mewtwo evolves into Mega Mewtwo X (Mega Evolve with Mewtwonite X (battle-only)) or Mega Mewtwo Y (Mega Evolve with Mewtwonite Y (battle-only)).
What generation is Mewtwo from?
Mewtwo was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0150.
What are Mewtwo's base stats?
Mewtwo has HP 106, Attack 110, Defense 90, Special Attack 154, Special Defense 90, and Speed 130. Total base stat total: 680.
What are Mewtwo's abilities?
Mewtwo can have the ability Pressure, plus the Hidden Ability Unnerve.
Is Mewtwo legendary or mythical?
Yes. Mewtwo is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.
What is Mewtwo's best stat?
Mewtwo's highest base stat is Special Attack at 154, which ranks 1st of 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
Is Mewtwo good?
Mewtwo has a base stat total of 680, the 3rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 1st among Psychic-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.
Alternate forms
This Pokémon has forms.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Mewtwo as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Mewtwo is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Bug Ghost Dark
½× Resists
Fighting Psychic
Comparison
Mewtwo vs. the average Psychic-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Mewtwo | Psychic avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 106 | 74 | +32 |
| Attack | 110 | 67 | +43 |
| Defense | 90 | 73 | +17 |
| Special Attack | 154 | 88 | +66 |
| Special Defense | 90 | 84 | +6 |
| Speed | 130 | 72 | +58 |
| Total | 680 | 458 | +222 |
Game appearances
Mewtwo appears in 30 games.
Every mainline release where Mewtwo is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen I
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
Gen II
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen IX
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
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Where to find
Catch Mewtwo in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 15 games have a known habitat.
Red, Blue, Yellow, FireRed, LeafGreen, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee, red-japan, green-japan
Cerulean Cave B1f
Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Ultra Space Ultra Space Wilds RockyUltra Space Wilds Crag
X, Y
Unknown Dungeon
Pokémon anime
Mewtwo appears in 5 episodes.
From EP063 (1998-09-17) through EP164 (2000-08-31).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Mewtwo partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Mewtwo partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
9 Mewtwo cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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