Mewtwo is a powerful Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It was created by scientists through genetic manipulation of Mew's DNA, resulting in a creature with immense psychic abilities. Standing at 6'7" (2.0 m) tall and weighing 269 lbs (122.0 kg), Mewtwo has a humanoid yet feline appearance with a light gray body, purple eyes, and a long, purple tail. It possesses extraordinary mental capabilities, including telepathy, telekinesis, and the power to create powerful storms. Mewtwo is known for its savage heart and lack of compassion, a result of the experiments that created it.
Interestingly, Mewtwo has two Mega Evolutions: Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y, which further enhance its already formidable abilities. In the Pokémon Adventures manga, it's revealed that Mewtwo's creation involved human cells due to insufficient Mew cells, establishing a unique connection with the scientist Blaine. Despite its fearsome reputation, some iterations of Mewtwo, such as in the anime, have shown it to be capable of growth, compassion, and even altruism.
Pokédex Data
- Category: Genetic Pokémon
- Type: Psychic
- Abilities: Pressure (standard), Unnerve (hidden)
- Catch rate: 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
- Base Friendship: 0 (lower than normal)
- Growth Rate: Slow
Breeding
Mewtwo cannot breed.
Pokédex Entries Across Versions
- X: It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene-splicing and DNA-engineering experiments.
- Y: A Pokémon created by recombining Mew's genes. It's said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
- Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon: Its DNA is almost the same as Mew's. However, its size and disposition are vastly different.
Evolutions
Mewtwo does not evolve, but it can Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y using Mewtwonite X or Mewtwonite Y respectively.
Habits
Mewtwo is known to conserve energy by remaining motionless, unleashing its full power only in battle. It often resides in secluded areas like caves, avoiding contact with humans and other Pokémon.
Additions Across Generations
- Generation VI: Gained two Mega Evolutions.
- Generation VII: Received a signature Z-Move called "Genesis Supernova".
- Generation VIII: Added to the Galar Pokédex with the Crown Tundra expansion.