Mewtwo Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

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Mewtwo

Genetic Pokémon

PSYCHIC

It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene-splicing and DNA-engineering experiments.

Mewtwo Pokédex brings together the essential information for Mewtwo, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Mewtwo is National Pokédex #150 and was introduced in Generation I. It is a Psychic-type Pokémon.

This Mewtwo Pokédex covers Mewtwo across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene-splicing and DNA-engineering experiments.

Mewtwo at a glance

Type: PSYCHIC
Weak to: BUG2×GHOST2×DARK2×
Best base stat: Special Attack — 154
Abilities: Pressure, Unnerve (Hidden)
Evolution: Final stage or no evolution data

Mewtwo Pokédex overview

Mewtwo has the Psychic typing, it belongs to Generation I, its Pokédex classification is the Genetic Pokémon. It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene-splicing and DNA-engineering experiments. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Mewtwo Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Mewtwo quick facts

Height: 2.0 m
Weight: 122.0 kg
Generation: Generation I
Growth rate: Slow
Capture rate: 3
Base happiness: 0

Mewtwo Pokédex type and weaknesses

Mewtwo is weak to Bug, Ghost and Dark. It resists Fighting and Psychic. These matchups come from Mewtwo's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Mewtwo and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Mewtwo type effectiveness

Damage taken when Mewtwo is hit by each type:

Weak to

BUG2×GHOST2×DARK2×

Resists

FIGHTING½×PSYCHIC½×

Based on Psychic typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Mewtwo Pokédex stats

Mewtwo has a base stat total of 680, with Special Attack as its highest listed base stat at 154. In the Mewtwo Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Mewtwo is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Mewtwo base stats

Hp106

Attack110

Defense90

Special Attack154

Special Defense90

Speed130

Total680

Mewtwo Pokédex abilities

Mewtwo can have Pressure and Unnerve as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Mewtwo functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Mewtwo abilities

Pressure

Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

Unnerve Hidden

Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

Mewtwo Pokédex evolution

No additional evolution information is shown for Mewtwo. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Mewtwo evolution family

Mewtwo

Mewtwo evolution requirements

Mewtwo does not have a direct evolution requirement in the imported chain.

Mewtwo Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Mewtwo has 3 forms shown on this Mewtwo Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Mewtwo.

Mewtwo forms

Mewtwo

PSYCHIC

Abilities: Pressure, Unnerve
Base stat total: 680
Height: 2.0 m
Weight: 122.0 kg

Mewtwo Pokédex game appearances

Mewtwo appears in 28 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Blue, Crystal, Diamond and Emerald. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Mewtwo appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Mewtwo game availability

BlackGame data

Black 2Game data

BlueWild encounter

CrystalGame data

DiamondGame data

EmeraldGame data

FireredWild encounter

GoldGame data

Green JapanWild encounter

HeartgoldWild encounter

LeafgreenWild encounter

Lets Go EeveeWild encounter

Lets Go PikachuWild encounter

PearlGame data

PlatinumGame data

RedWild encounter

Red JapanWild encounter

RubyGame data

SapphireGame data

SilverGame data

SoulsilverWild encounter

Ultra SunWild encounter

Ultra ♂oonWild encounter

WhiteGame data

White 2Game data

XWild encounter

YWild encounter

YellowWild encounter

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Mewtwo?

The locations below show where Mewtwo can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Mewtwo encounter locations

Search locationsGameMethod

17 records

Game	Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Blue	Cerulean Cave B1f	Only One	70	100%	—
Firered	Cerulean Cave B1f	Only One	70	100%	—
Green Japan	Cerulean Cave B1f	Only One	70	100%	—
Heartgold	Cerulean Cave B1f	Only One	70	100%	—
Leafgreen	Cerulean Cave B1f	Only One	70	100%	—
Lets Go Eevee	Cerulean Cave B1f	Only One	70	100%	—
Lets Go Pikachu	Cerulean Cave B1f	Only One	70	100%	—
Red	Cerulean Cave B1f	Only One	70	100%	—
Red Japan	Cerulean Cave B1f	Only One	70	100%	—
Soulsilver	Cerulean Cave B1f	Only One	70	100%	—
Ultra Sun	Ultra Space Ultra Space Wilds Rocky	Only One	60	15%	—
Ultra Sun	Ultra Space Wilds Crag	Only One	60	100%	—
Ultra ♂oon	Ultra Space Ultra Space Wilds Rocky	Only One	60	15%	—
Ultra ♂oon	Ultra Space Wilds Crag	Only One	60	100%	—
X	Unknown Dungeon Area	Only One	70	100%	Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
Y	Unknown Dungeon Area	Only One	70	100%	Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
Yellow	Cerulean Cave B1f	Only One	70	100%	—

Mewtwo Pokédex moves

The Mewtwo Pokédex lists 200 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Mewtwo move explorer

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200 moves shown

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Method
1	Barrier	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	20	Level Up
1	Confuse Ray	GHOST	Status	—	100	10	Level Up
1	Confusion	PSYCHIC	Special	50	100	25	Level Up
1	Disable	NORMAL	Status	—	100	20	Level Up
1	Laser ♀ocus	NORMAL	Status	—	—	30	Level Up
1	Life Dew	WATER	Status	—	—	10	Level Up
1	Psychic	PSYCHIC	Special	90	100	10	Level Up
1	Psywave	PSYCHIC	Special	—	100	15	Level Up
1	Safeguard	NORMAL	Status	—	—	25	Level Up
1	Swift	NORMAL	Special	60	—	20	Level Up
1	Teleport	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	20	Level Up
8	Ancient Power	ROCK	Special	60	100	5	Level Up
11	Mist	ICE	Status	—	—	30	Level Up
15	Future Sight	PSYCHIC	Special	120	100	10	Level Up
16	Psycho Cut	PSYCHIC	Physical	70	100	20	Level Up
22	Psybeam	PSYCHIC	Special	65	100	20	Level Up
22	Psych Up	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Level Up
29	Miracle Eye	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	40	Level Up
32	Amnesia	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	20	Level Up
40	Aura Sphere	FIGHTING	Special	80	—	20	Level Up
43	Guard Swap	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	10	Level Up
43	Power Swap	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	10	Level Up
44	Recover	NORMAL	Status	—	—	5	Level Up
71	Me ♀irst	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Level Up
72	Psystrike	PSYCHIC	Special	100	100	10	Level Up
88	Agility	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	30	Level Up
99	Calm ♂ind	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	20	Level Up
—	Aerial Ace	FLYING	Physical	60	—	20	Machine
—	Agility	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	30	Machine
—	Ally Switch	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	15	Machine
—	Amnesia	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Aura Sphere	FIGHTING	Special	80	—	20	Machine
—	Avalanche	ICE	Physical	60	100	10	Machine
—	Bide	NORMAL	Physical	—	—	10	Machine
—	Blizzard	ICE	Special	110	70	5	Machine
—	Body Slam	NORMAL	Physical	85	100	15	Machine
—	Brick Break	FIGHTING	Physical	75	100	15	Machine
—	Brutal Swing	DARK	Physical	60	100	20	Machine
—	Bubble Beam	WATER	Special	65	100	20	Machine
—	Bulk Up	FIGHTING	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Bulldoze	GROUND	Physical	60	100	20	Machine
—	Calm ♂ind	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Charge Beam	ELECTRIC	Special	50	90	10	Machine
—	Chilling Water	WATER	Special	50	100	20	Machine
—	Confide	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Confuse Ray	GHOST	Status	—	100	10	Machine
—	Counter	FIGHTING	Physical	—	100	20	Machine
—	Curse	GHOST	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Dark Pulse	DARK	Special	80	100	15	Machine
—	Detect	FIGHTING	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Dive	WATER	Physical	80	100	10	Machine
—	Double Edge	NORMAL	Physical	120	100	15	Machine
—	Double Team	NORMAL	Status	—	—	15	Machine
—	Drain Punch	FIGHTING	Physical	75	100	10	Machine
—	Dream Eater	PSYCHIC	Special	100	100	15	Machine
—	Dynamic Punch	FIGHTING	Physical	100	50	5	Machine
—	Earth Power	GROUND	Special	90	100	10	Machine
—	Earthquake	GROUND	Physical	100	100	10	Machine
—	Electro Ball	ELECTRIC	Special	—	100	10	Machine
—	Embargo	DARK	Status	—	100	15	Machine
—	Endure	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Energy Ball	GRASS	Special	90	100	10	Machine
—	Expanding ♀orce	PSYCHIC	Special	80	100	10	Machine
—	Facade	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	20	Machine
—	Fire Blast	FIRE	Special	110	85	5	Machine
—	Fire Punch	FIRE	Physical	75	100	15	Machine
—	Flamethrower	FIRE	Special	90	100	15	Machine
—	Flash	NORMAL	Status	—	100	20	Machine
—	Fling	DARK	Physical	—	100	10	Machine
—	Focus Blast	FIGHTING	Special	120	70	5	Machine
—	Focus Punch	FIGHTING	Physical	150	100	20	Machine
—	Foul Play	DARK	Physical	95	100	15	Machine
—	Frustration	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	20	Machine
—	Future Sight	PSYCHIC	Special	120	100	10	Machine
—	Giga Impact	NORMAL	Physical	150	90	5	Machine
—	Grass Knot	GRASS	Special	—	100	20	Machine
—	Gravity	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Guard Swap	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Hail	ICE	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Headbutt	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	15	Machine
—	Helping Hand	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Hex	GHOST	Special	65	100	10	Machine
—	Hidden Power	NORMAL	Special	60	100	15	Machine
—	Hurricane	FLYING	Special	110	70	10	Machine
—	Hyper Beam	NORMAL	Special	150	90	5	Machine
—	Ice Beam	ICE	Special	90	100	10	Machine
—	Ice Punch	ICE	Physical	75	100	15	Machine
—	Icy Wind	ICE	Special	55	95	15	Machine
—	Imprison	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Incinerate	FIRE	Special	60	100	15	Machine
—	Iron Tail	STEEL	Physical	100	75	15	Machine
—	Knock Off	DARK	Physical	65	100	20	Machine
—	Lash Out	DARK	Physical	75	100	5	Machine
—	Light Screen	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	30	Machine
—	Low Kick	FIGHTING	Physical	—	100	20	Machine
—	Low Sweep	FIGHTING	Physical	65	100	20	Machine
—	Magic Room	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Mega Kick	NORMAL	Physical	120	75	5	Machine
—	Mega Punch	NORMAL	Physical	80	85	20	Machine
—	Metronome	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Mimic	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Mud Slap	GROUND	Special	20	100	10	Machine
—	Nasty Plot	DARK	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Natural Gift	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	15	Machine
—	Night Shade	GHOST	Special	—	100	15	Machine
—	Nightmare	GHOST	Status	—	100	15	Machine
—	Pay Day	NORMAL	Physical	40	100	20	Machine
—	Poison Jab	POISON	Physical	80	100	20	Machine
—	Power Gem	ROCK	Special	80	100	20	Machine
—	Power Swap	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Power Up Punch	FIGHTING	Physical	40	100	20	Machine
—	Protect	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Psybeam	PSYCHIC	Special	65	100	20	Machine
—	Psych Up	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Psychic	PSYCHIC	Special	90	100	10	Machine
—	Psychic Noise	PSYCHIC	Special	75	100	10	Machine
—	Psychic Terrain	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Psycho Cut	PSYCHIC	Physical	70	100	20	Machine
—	Psyshock	PSYCHIC	Special	80	100	10	Machine
—	Psywave	PSYCHIC	Special	—	100	15	Machine
—	Rage	NORMAL	Physical	20	100	20	Machine
—	Rain Dance	WATER	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Recycle	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Reflect	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Rest	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Return	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	20	Machine
—	Reversal	FIGHTING	Physical	—	100	15	Machine
—	Rock Climb	NORMAL	Physical	90	85	20	Machine
—	Rock Slide	ROCK	Physical	75	90	10	Machine
—	Rock Smash	FIGHTING	Physical	40	100	15	Machine
—	Rock Tomb	ROCK	Physical	60	95	15	Machine
—	Round	NORMAL	Special	60	100	15	Machine
—	Safeguard	NORMAL	Status	—	—	25	Machine
—	Sandstorm	ROCK	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Scary ♀ace	NORMAL	Status	—	100	10	Machine
—	Secret Power	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	20	Machine
—	Seismic Toss	FIGHTING	Physical	—	100	20	Machine
—	Self Destruct	NORMAL	Physical	200	100	5	Machine
—	Shadow Ball	GHOST	Special	80	100	15	Machine
—	Shock Wave	ELECTRIC	Special	60	—	20	Machine
—	Skill Swap	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Skull Bash	NORMAL	Physical	130	100	10	Machine
—	Sleep Talk	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Snatch	DARK	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Snore	NORMAL	Special	50	100	15	Machine
—	Solar Beam	GRASS	Special	120	100	10	Machine
—	Speed Swap	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Spite	GHOST	Status	—	100	10	Machine
—	Stomping Tantrum	GROUND	Physical	75	100	10	Machine
—	Stone Edge	ROCK	Physical	100	80	5	Machine
—	Stored Power	PSYCHIC	Special	20	100	10	Machine
—	Strength	NORMAL	Physical	80	100	15	Machine
—	Submission	FIGHTING	Physical	80	80	20	Machine
—	Substitute	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Sunny Day	FIRE	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Swagger	NORMAL	Status	—	85	15	Machine
—	Swift	NORMAL	Special	60	—	20	Machine
—	Take Down	NORMAL	Physical	90	85	20	Machine
—	Taunt	DARK	Status	—	100	20	Machine
—	Telekinesis	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	15	Machine
—	Teleport	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Tera Blast	NORMAL	Special	80	100	10	Machine
—	Thunder	ELECTRIC	Special	110	70	10	Machine
—	Thunder Punch	ELECTRIC	Physical	75	100	15	Machine
—	Thunder Wave	ELECTRIC	Status	—	90	20	Machine
—	Thunderbolt	ELECTRIC	Special	90	100	15	Machine
—	Torment	DARK	Status	—	100	15	Machine
—	Toxic	POISON	Status	—	90	10	Machine
—	Trailblaze	GRASS	Physical	50	100	20	Machine
—	Tri Attack	NORMAL	Special	80	100	10	Machine
—	Trick	PSYCHIC	Status	—	100	10	Machine
—	Trick Room	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Water Gun	WATER	Special	40	100	25	Machine
—	Water Pulse	WATER	Special	60	100	20	Machine
—	Weather Ball	NORMAL	Special	50	100	10	Machine
—	Will O Wisp	FIRE	Status	—	85	15	Machine
—	Wonder Room	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Zap Cannon	ELECTRIC	Special	120	50	5	Machine
—	Zen Headbutt	PSYCHIC	Physical	80	90	15	Machine
—	Aqua Tail	WATER	Physical	90	90	10	Tutor
—	Body Slam	NORMAL	Physical	85	100	15	Tutor
—	Counter	FIGHTING	Physical	—	100	20	Tutor
—	Double Edge	NORMAL	Physical	120	100	15	Tutor
—	Drain Punch	FIGHTING	Physical	75	100	10	Tutor
—	Dream Eater	PSYCHIC	Special	100	100	15	Tutor
—	Dynamic Punch	FIGHTING	Physical	100	50	5	Tutor
—	Endure	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Expanding ♀orce	PSYCHIC	Special	80	100	10	Tutor
—	Fire Punch	FIRE	Physical	75	100	15	Tutor
—	Flamethrower	FIRE	Special	90	100	15	Tutor
—	Focus Punch	FIGHTING	Physical	150	100	20	Tutor
—	Foul Play	DARK	Physical	95	100	15	Tutor
—	Gravity	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	5	Tutor
—	Headbutt	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	15	Tutor
—	Ice Beam	ICE	Special	90	100	10	Tutor
—	Ice Punch	ICE	Physical	75	100	15	Tutor
—	Icy Wind	ICE	Special	55	95	15	Tutor
—	Iron Tail	STEEL	Physical	100	75	15	Tutor
—	Laser ♀ocus	NORMAL	Status	—	—	30	Tutor
—	Low Kick	FIGHTING	Physical	—	100	20	Tutor

Mewtwo Pokédex entries

The Mewtwo Pokédex entries below let you compare how Mewtwo has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Mewtwo Pokédex entries

GameEntry

Red

It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene splicing and DNA engineering experiments.

Blue

It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene splicing and DNA engineering experiments.

Yellow

Its DNA is almost the same as MEW's. However, its size and disposition are vastly dif ferent.

Gold

Because its battle abilities were raised to the ultimate level, it thinks only of de feating its foes.

Silver

It usually remains motionless to con serve energy, so that it may un leash its full power in battle.

Crystal

Said to rest qui etly in an undiscovered cave, this POKéMON was created solely for battling.

Ruby

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.

Sapphire

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.

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.

Diamond

A Pokémon created by recombining MEW’s genes. It’s said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.

Pearl

A Pokémon created by recombining MEW’s genes. It’s said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.

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