Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Mega Mewtwo Y
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Mega Mewtwo Y is Mewtwo’s Mega form that stays Psychic. It is the usual Psychic raid Mega and needs Candy plus Mega Mewtwo Y Energy (not X Energy).
Say it: MEGA MYOO-too
Mega Mewtwo Y is Mewtwo’s Psychic Mega form and the usual Psychic raid mega in Pokémon GO. It boosts Psychic attackers in the lobby and costs Candy plus Mega Mewtwo Y Energy (separate from X). Weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark.
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Pokédex notes
Mega Mewtwo Y is a Mega Unknown form in GO. Mega forms boost same-type allies in raids; lead with Mega when the lobby needs that type.
Where in GO: Mega Raids, Mega Energy, and high-tier events
Invest tip: Default Mega for Psychic raid days. Farm Y Mega Energy when Mega Mewtwo Y is in Mega raids or event bonuses.
Type matchups
- Psychic moves hit Fighting and Poison hard.
When Mega Mewtwo Y is your opponent, Bug, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO stats
No Game Master row for this exact form yet — counters and type chart still help for Rocket battles and planning.
See base species Mewtwo Y for typical GO stats.
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Pinsir · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 2. Mega Scizor · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 3. Pheromosa · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 4. Shadow Scyther · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 5. Genesect · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 6. Scizor · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 7. Escavalier · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Megahorn
- 8. Volcarona · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 9. Yanmega · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 10. Pinsir · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 11. Heracross · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Megahorn
- 12. Accelgor · beats Bug
Infestation + Bug Buzz
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Volcarona · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 2. Yanmega · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 3. Scyther · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 4. Pinsir · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 5. Heracross · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Megahorn
- 6. Forretress · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 7. Ninjask · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + Bug Buzz
- 8. Masquerain · beats Bug
Infestation + Bug Buzz
- 9. Vivillon · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Bug Buzz
- 10. Ledian · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Bug Buzz
- 11. Ariados · beats Bug
Infestation + Megahorn
- 12. Beedrill · beats Bug
Infestation + X-Scissor
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As a raid boss
5-star · Psychic · weak to Ghost, Dark, Bug
Watch out: Psystrike, Shadow Ball, Focus Blast, Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, Flamethrower — charged move changes the team.
- 1. Mega Gengar
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 2. Dawn Wings Necrozma
Shadow Claw + Moongeist Beam
- 3. Mega Tyranitar
Bite + Brutal Swing
- 4. Shadow Darkrai
Snarl + Shadow Ball
- 5. Shadow Chandelure
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 6. Hydreigon
Bite + Brutal Swing
Raid attacker roles
Fighting-type shortlist
- Mega Mewtwo X — Counter + Focus Blast (Psychic/Fighting Mega)
Psychic-type shortlist
- Mega Mewtwo Y — Psycho Cut + Psystrike
- Shadow Mewtwo — Psycho Cut + Psystrike
- Mewtwo — Psycho Cut + Psystrike
Recommended vs these bosses
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 4: Best Raid Attackers by Type
…gar Lick + Shadow Ball Shadow Chandelure Chandelure / Mismagius Hex + Shadow Ball Psychic Mega Mewtwo Y Psycho Cut + Psystrike Shadow Mewtwo Espeon / Alakazam Confusion + Psychic Dark Mega Tyra…
- Ch. 5: Shadow Pokémon — Complete Guide
# Shadow Pokémon — Complete Guide > Free forever in 3CL TCG. The full guide is never paywalled. Meta snapshots are dated — always verify live data on PvPoke / Pokebattler. ## Secti…
- Ch. 7: Recommended Movesets
# Recommended Movesets > Free forever in 3CL TCG. The full guide is never paywalled. Meta snapshots are dated — always verify live data on PvPoke / Pokebattler. ## Section 7: Recom…
- Ch. 9: Weather Boost & Game Mechanics
# Weather Boost & Game Mechanics > Free forever in 3CL TCG. The full guide is never paywalled. Meta snapshots are dated — always verify live data on PvPoke / Pokebattler. ## Sectio…
- Ch. 12: Raid Counters — 5-Star Legendaries
…Thunder can punish Flying-type counters. Rank Pokémon Fast Move Charged Move Type Notes 1 Mega Mewtwo Y Confusion Shadow Ball Psychic Top DPS in Rainy weather; Shadow Ball for coverage 2 Mega M…
- Ch. 13: Raid Counters — Mega, Primal & Ultra Beasts
…play - This is one of the hardest Mega Raids — bring a full group of 4–6 trainers minimum Mega Mewtwo Y (Psychic) Weaknesses: Ghost, Dark, Bug | Resistances: Fighting, Psychic Watch out for: Ps…
- Ch. 19: Elite TM & Second Charged Moves
Elite TM targets for legacy and Community Day moves.
- Ch. 25: Mega Evolution — Full Guide
# Mega Evolution — Full Guide > Free forever in 3CL TCG. The full guide is never paywalled. Meta snapshots are dated — always verify live data on PvPoke / Pokebattler. ## What Mega…
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