Mewtwo
Psychic-type, Generation 1. Ranked #11 among Psychic-type raid attackers (Tier B).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Psycho Cut Psystrike 18.0 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Psystrike is an Elite TM move. Psystrike costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Mewtwo takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 696
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,387 CP
Mewtwo moves
3 fast · 8 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion STAB | Psychic | 19 | 14 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 9.3 |
| Psycho Cut Best STAB | Psychic | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
| Counter Elite | Fighting | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamethrower | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
| Psychic STAB | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
| Hyper Beam Elite | Normal | 150 | 100 | 4.0s | 37.5 | 1.50 |
| Psystrike Best STAB Elite | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 2.5s | 38 | 1.90 |
| Shadow Ball Elite | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion | Psychic | 16 | 14 | 3 | 5.33 | 4.67 |
| Psycho Cut | Psychic | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Counter | Fighting | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 150 | 75 | 2.00 | — |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Psystrike | Psychic | 90 | 45 | 2.00 | — |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Mewtwo runs Psycho Cut with Psystrike — 18.0 DPS and 406 TDO as a Psychic-type attacker. It also covers the Ice slot with Psycho Cut and Ice Beam.
The highest-damage fast move is Counter (13 DPS); Psycho Cut builds energy fastest (14 EPS). Hyper Beam, Psystrike, Shadow Ball are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Mewtwo places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychic | #11 | B | 18.0 | 406 | Psycho Cut Psystrike |
| Ice | #19 | B | 13.7 | 309 | Psycho Cut Ice Beam |
| Normal | #22 | C | 15.0 | 337 | Psycho Cut Hyper Beam |
| Ghost | #23 | C | 15.3 | 344 | Psycho Cut Shadow Ball |
Evolution
Raids
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Raid guide
- Full Mewtwo raid guide
Best counters against Mewtwo
Use Mewtwo against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Mewtwo
- Raids
- 5-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Mewtwo knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 108 | 3,611 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 108 | 3,910 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,351 | 2,447 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,925 | 3,044 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,351 | 2,447 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,778 | 1,850 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,351 | 2,447 |
Is Mewtwo good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #11 makes Mewtwo a useful Psychic-type filler rather than an endgame pick. Build one if your Psychic bench is thin, but keep the XL Candy for something stronger.
- Attack is its highest stat (300), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 8 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Mewtwo deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 59 |
| Lv 2 | 185 |
| Lv 3 | 311 |
| Lv 4 | 437 |
| Lv 5 | 563 |
| Lv 6 | 689 |
| Lv 7 | 815 |
| Lv 8 | 942 |
| Lv 9 | 1,068 |
| Lv 10 | 1,194 |
| Lv 11 | 1,313 |
| Lv 12 | 1,432 |
| Lv 13 | 1,552 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,671 |
| Lv 15 | 1,791 |
| Lv 16 | 1,910 |
| Lv 17 | 2,029 |
| Lv 18 | 2,149 |
| Lv 19 | 2,268 |
| Lv 20 | 2,387 |
| Lv 21 | 2,507 |
| Lv 22 | 2,626 |
| Lv 23 | 2,746 |
| Lv 24 | 2,865 |
| Lv 25 | 2,984 |
| Lv 26 | 3,104 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 3,223 |
| Lv 28 | 3,343 |
| Lv 29 | 3,462 |
| Lv 30 | 3,582 |
| Lv 31 | 3,641 |
| Lv 32 | 3,701 |
| Lv 33 | 3,761 |
| Lv 34 | 3,820 |
| Lv 35 | 3,880 |
| Lv 36 | 3,940 |
| Lv 37 | 3,999 |
| Lv 38 | 4,059 |
| Lv 39 | 4,119 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 4,178 |
| Lv 41 | 4,231 |
| Lv 42 | 4,285 |
| Lv 43 | 4,338 |
| Lv 44 | 4,392 |
| Lv 45 | 4,447 |
| Lv 46 | 4,502 |
| Lv 47 | 4,557 |
| Lv 48 | 4,612 |
| Lv 49 | 4,668 |
| Lv 50 | 4,724 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0150
- Height
- 2.00 m
- Weight
- 122.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0150_POKEMON_MEWTWO
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Mewtwo in Pokemon GO?
Mewtwo's best moveset is Psycho Cut (fast) with Psystrike (charged), worth 18.0 DPS as a Psychic-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Mewtwo's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mewtwo takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.
What is Mewtwo's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mewtwo reaches 4,724 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 4,178 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Mewtwo?
A perfect 15/15/15 Mewtwo shows 2,387 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,984 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Mewtwo better than regular Mewtwo?
Shadow Mewtwo deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Mewtwo in Pokemon GO?
Mewtwo spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 5-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Mewtwo be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Mewtwo depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.