No. 0150 · Generation I · Kanto

Mewtwo

The Genetic Pokémon

Psychic

Weak to Bug Ghost Dark

Sprite

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

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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.

1:30

Jul 11, 2026

Pokémon GO

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

Shiny release

Shiny Mewtwo first appeared on September 16, 2019, during Ultra Bonus 2019.

September 16, 2019Mewtwo
May 27, 2023Shadow
May 24, 2026Mega Mewtwo X & Mega Mewtwo Y

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Sep 6, 2026, Super Mega (Mega Mewtwo Y).

Dates	Raid	Event
Sep 6, 2026	Super MegaMega Mewtwo Y	Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale
Sep 5 to Sep 6, 2026	5-starArmored Mewtwo	Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale
Sep 5, 2026	Super MegaMega Mewtwo X	Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale · with Counter
Jul 26, 2026	Super MegaMega Mewtwo Y	Special GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Event
Jul 12, 2026	Super MegaMega Mewtwo Y	Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global · with Psystrike
Jul 11, 2026	Super MegaMega Mewtwo X	Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global · with Counter

Full Mewtwo GO history

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

ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
NatureTimid
EVs252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraSteel

Choice Specs

Psystrike / Ice Beam / Flamethrower / Grass Knot

ItemChoice Specs
NatureTimid
EVs252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraFire

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.

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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.

Mewtwo in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Mewtwo in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Mewtwo in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Mewtwo 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

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

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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

How to get it

How to get Mewtwo.

Every main-series game Mewtwo is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXEvent only

Scarlet · VioletEvent only
- TransferPokémon HOME
- EventPoké Portal News
Legends: Z-AEvent only
- EventMagenta District: Lysandre Labs (requires Mystery Gift activation) (Only one)

Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game

Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) (The Crown Tundra)
Needs The Crown Tundra
Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- One-time encounterRamanas Park (requires Genome Slate) (Only one)
Legends: ArceusNot in the game

Generation VIIObtainableTrade

Sun · MoonTrade
Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- One-time encounterUltra Space Wilds (Rocky World) (Only one)
Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- One-time encounterCerulean Cave (Only one)

Generation VIObtainableTrade

X · YObtainable
- One-time encounterUnknown Dungeon (Only one) (Can be rebattled after entering the Hall of Fame if Mewtwo was defeated.)
Shiny locked
Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade

Generation VEvent only

Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Event only
- TransferPoké Transfer

Generation IVObtainableTrade

Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumTrade
HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- One-time encounterCerulean Cave (Only one)

Generation IIIObtainableTrade

Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- One-time encounterCerulean Cave (Only one)

Generation IIEvent only

Gold · Silver · CrystalEvent only
- TransferTime Capsule

Generation IObtainable

Red · Blue · YellowObtainable
- One-time encounterCerulean Cave (Only one)

Pokémon HOME: Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; FireRed; and LeafGreen. Event copies from Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A can go up too. Most of those events have ended. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
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