Shadow Mewtwo
Psychic-type, Generation 1. Ranked #3 among Psychic-type raid attackers (Tier S). #34 in Master League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Confusion Psystrike 34.7 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 — 34.7 DPS and 782 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.
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 | #3 | S | 34.7 | 782 | Confusion Psystrike |
| Ice | #7 | A | 23.5 | 529 | Psycho Cut Ice Beam |
| Normal | #7 | A | 25.1 | 566 | Psycho Cut Hyper Beam |
| Fighting | #9 | B | 27.6 | 622 | Counter Focus Blast |
| Ghost | #11 | B | 26.1 | 589 | Psycho Cut Shadow Ball |
| Electric | #23 | C | 23.7 | 534 | Psycho Cut Thunderbolt |
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
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 889 | 1,005 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 1,474 | 1,612 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 2,276 | 2,447 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,831 | 3,044 |
Is Shadow Mewtwo good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Mewtwo is a Tier S Psychic-type raid attacker, ranked #3 at 34.7 DPS. That is a team slot, not a bench filler.
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 with Psystrike, worth 34.7 DPS as a Psychic-type raid attacker. Psystrike is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.
In Master League the set changes to Psycho Cut with Psystrike.
It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.
What are Shadow Mewtwo's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Mewtwo takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost. It resists Fighting, Psychic.
What is Shadow Mewtwo's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Mewtwo reaches 4,724 CP at level 50 and 4,178 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Mewtwo: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
Is Shadow Mewtwo good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Mewtwo ranks #34 in Master League (Tier C, 59.97% simulated win rate).
Master League has no CP cap that Shadow Mewtwo reaches, so the best IVs are the full 15/15/15.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Mewtwo?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Mewtwo shows 942 CP (level 8), or 1,552 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 2,387 CP, or 2,984 weather boosted.
Is Shadow Mewtwo better than regular Mewtwo?
In raids, yes: Shadow Mewtwo deals 34.7 DPS (#3 Psychic) against 29.2 DPS (#8 Psychic) for the regular form. It pays for that with 20% more damage taken, so it faints sooner. See Mewtwo.
How do you get Shadow Mewtwo in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Mewtwo is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 20,000 Stardust and 20 Candy and turns it into a regular Mewtwo with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.