Shadow Mewtwo
Psychic-type, Generation 1. Ranked #4 among Psychic-type raid attackers (Tier A). #34 in Master League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Confusion Psystrike 21.9 DPS
- Master League
- Psycho Cut Psystrike 59.97% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Psystrike is an Elite TM move. Psystrike costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow 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
Shadow Mewtwo moves
3 fast · 8 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion Best STAB | Psychic | 19 | 14 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 9.3 |
| Psycho Cut 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, Shadow Mewtwo runs Confusion with Psystrike — 21.9 DPS and 493 TDO as a Psychic-type attacker. It also covers the Ice slot with Psycho Cut and Ice Beam.
In Master League it runs Psycho Cut and Psystrike. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
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 Shadow Mewtwo places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychic | #4 | A | 21.9 | 493 | Confusion Psystrike |
| Ice | #6 | A | 16.7 | 376 | Psycho Cut Ice Beam |
| Ghost | #6 | A | 18.4 | 415 | Psycho Cut Shadow Ball |
| Normal | #7 | A | 18.2 | 410 | Psycho Cut Hyper Beam |
| Electric | #10 | B | 17.2 | 388 | Psycho Cut Thunderbolt |
| Fighting | #15 | B | 17.4 | 391 | Counter Focus Blast |
| Fire | #25 | B | 16.3 | 368 | Psycho Cut Flamethrower |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master League | #34 | C | 59.97% | Psycho Cut Psystrike | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
How to get Shadow Mewtwo
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Mewtwo knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
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 Shadow Mewtwo good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Mewtwo is a Tier A Psychic-type attacker at rank #4, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- 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.
- 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
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 2.00 m
- Weight
- 122.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0150_POKEMON_MEWTWO_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Mewtwo in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Mewtwo's best moveset is Confusion (fast) with Psystrike (charged), worth 21.9 DPS as a Psychic-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
For PvP, run Psycho Cut and Psystrike instead — league movesets prioritise energy generation and shield pressure over raw DPS.
What are Shadow Mewtwo's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Mewtwo takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Mewtwo's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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.
Is Shadow Mewtwo good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Mewtwo is ranked #34 (Tier C) in Master League with a 59.97% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Master League is 15/15/15 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Shadow Mewtwo bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Mewtwo?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow 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.
How do you get Shadow Mewtwo in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Mewtwo spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Mewtwo be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow 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.