No. 0150

Mewtwo

Genetic Pokémon

Official art

Psychic

Height: 2 m 6′07″
Weight: 122 kg 269.0 lbs
Base stat total: 680 top 1%
Introduced: Gen I

Abilities

Legendary

Pokédex entryLet’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee!

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

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Base stats

HP106166–213322–416

Atk110103–178202–350

Def9085–156166–306

SpA154143–226281–447

SpD9085–156166–306

Spe130121–200238–394

Total680Higher than 99% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 130). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+200Max182No SP150Min135Scarf300Tailwind400

At max Speed, Mewtwo outspeeds 28 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Dark2×Ghost2×

Resists

Fighting½×Psychic½×

Takes normal damage from 13 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragonFairy

Abilities

Pressure
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
UnnerveHidden ability
Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

Competitive

SV SinglesUberSV DoublesDUberNational DexUber

1.46% of teams · rank #61 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Timid
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Psychic

Psystrike
Dark Pulse
Nasty Plot
Ice Beam

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players3.59%
Rated 1500+2.85%
Rated 1630+1.46%
Rated 1760+0.68%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.46%

Moves

Psystrike93.1%
Dark Pulse37.1%
Nasty Plot33.9%
Ice Beam29.7%
Aura Sphere27.3%
Grass Knot23%
Flamethrower20.2%
Earth Power19.2%
Knock Off17.9%
Fire Blast12.9%

Items

Choice Specs15.8%
Heavy-Duty Boots15.2%
Mind Plate15%
Life Orb13.9%
Choice Scarf12.1%
Leftovers8.2%

Abilities

82.1%
17.9%

EV spreads

Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe31%
Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe22.3%
Mild 232 HP / 228 SpA / 44 Spe9%
Modest 232 HP / 232 SpA / 44 Spe6.7%
Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe5.9%

Tera types

Psychic41.1%
Dark17.8%
Fire14.5%
Steel10.5%

Common teammates

Koraidon34.3%
Glimmora28.8%
Zacian-Crowned28.2%
Ho-Oh19.7%
Kyogre18.9%
Arceus18.3%
Ditto17.4%
Eternatus14.8%

Checks & counters

Evolution

Mewtwo does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1ConfusionHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25

1DisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20

1Life DewEach Pokemon on the user's side restores 1/4 of its maximum HP, rounded half up.WaterStatus——10

1SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

8Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

16Psycho CutHas an increased chance for a critical hit.PsychicPhys70100%20

24SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

32AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

40Aura SphereNever misses.FightingSpec80—20

48PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

56Guard SwapUser swaps Defense and Special Defense changes with the target.PsychicStatus——10

56Power SwapUser swaps Attack and Special Attack changes with the target.PsychicStatus——10

64MistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30

72PsystrikeInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec100100%10

80RecoverHeals the user by half its max HP.NormalStatus——5

88Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

TM / HM / TR 91

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

TM42Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM46AvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM54PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM72Electro BallPower is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.ElectricSpec—100%10

TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM98Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TM101Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM112Aura SphereNever misses.FightingSpec80—20

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM138Psychic TerrainProtects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and increases the power of their Psychic moves by 50%.PsychicStatus——10

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM178GravityDisables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.PsychicStatus——5

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM217Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

TM218Expanding ForceIf Psychic Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move hits all opposing Pokemon and has its power incrased by 50%.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

TM228Psychic NoiseThe user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.PsychicSpec75100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Genetic Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Purple
Shape
Habitat: Rare
Pal Park area: Field

Kanto#150Original Johto#249Updated Johto#254Mountain Kalos#151Let’s Go Kanto#150Lumiose#232

A Pokémon created by recombining MEW’s genes. It’s said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
A Pokémon whose genetic code was repeatedly recombined for research. It turned vicious as a result.
FireRed
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
Said to rest quietly in an undiscovered cave, this Pokémon was created solely for battling.
Crystal
It usually remains motionless to conserve energy, so that it may unleash its full power in battle.
Silver · SoulSilver
Because its battle abilities were raised to the ultimate level, it thinks only of defeating its foes.
Gold · HeartGold
Its DNA is almost the same as MEW's. However, its size and disposition are vastly different.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene splicing and DNA engineering experiments.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen · X