Mewtwo is a Legendary Psychic-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Kanto region (#150, Generation 1). With a max CP of 4,724 and base stats of 300/182/214 (Atk/Def/Sta), Mewtwo has a total stat product of 696. Mewtwo's best moveset is Psycho Cut and Psystrike, making it a competitive Psychic-type attacker for raids.
Mewtwo is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Psychic-type attacks. Mewtwo is a 20.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Rankings
Psycho Cut
Psystrike
Psycho Cut
Hyper Beam
Psycho Cut
Ice Beam
Psycho Cut
Shadow Ball
Psycho Cut
Psystrike
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Mewtwo's best offensive moveset is Psycho Cut combined with Psystrike, achieving 18.0 DPS and 406 TDO as a Psychic-type attacker (ranked #9, Tier B). Alternatively, Mewtwo can serve as a Normal-type attacker with Psycho Cut and Hyper Beam (#16, Tier C).
In Master League PvP, Mewtwo runs Psycho Cut and Psystrike, ranked #50 (Tier D) with a 52.57% win rate. Mewtwo has access to 2 fast moves and 8 charged moves, giving trainers flexibility depending on the battle format.
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Confusion (12.7 DPS), while Psycho Cut generates energy the fastest (14 EPS). Note that Hyper Beam, Psystrike, Shadow Ball are Elite TM moves and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Mewtwo as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsMewtwo is not currently available as a raid boss. When Mewtwo returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Mewtwo from raids would have 2387 CP at level 20, or 2984 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Mewtwo
Mewtwo is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Mewtwo as Raid Counter
Mewtwo is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Mewtwo
Mewtwo can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Mewtwo is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Mewtwo knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 20,000 Stardust and 20 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Mewtwo as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.
Mewtwo Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Mewtwo in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Mewtwo from raids or eggs will show 2,387 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Mewtwo is a Psychic-type Pokemon with a stat total of 696. With its high Attack stat (300), Mewtwo is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves when using Mewtwo. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Mewtwo's performance.
Mewtwo's moves get a damage boost in Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy. With 8 charged moves available, a second move gives Mewtwo much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Mewtwo?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Situational
Mewtwo is a solid but not elite Psychic-type attacker, sitting at Tier B (#9) in raid performance. With a max CP of 4,724 and base stats of 300/182/214, it can fill a role on your team if you lack stronger Psychic-type counters. The best moveset is Psycho Cut paired with Psystrike. Consider investing if you need a Psychic-type attacker now, but hold off on XL Candy investment as better alternatives exist. A useful stepping stone rather than an endgame pick.
In PvP (Master League), Mewtwo is ranked #50 (Tier D) with a 52.57% win rate.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Mewtwo deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.