Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Mewtwo
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Mewtwo is the Genetic Pokémon — Psychic Legendary. In Pokémon GO it is a top Psychic attacker; Psystrike is the signature Elite / event charged move. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo X (Fighting / Psychic) or Mega Mewtwo Y (Psychic). Psychic helps against Fighting and Poison; Bug, Ghost, and Dark hit Psychic hard. Catch from Legendary raids or special events.
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Mewtwo (#150) is a Psychic Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a premier Psychic attacker with Psycho Cut / Confusion + Psychic / Thunderbolt / Ice Beam / Focus Blast / Flamethrower / Psystrike. Against Mewtwo, lead with Bug, Ghost, or Dark. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Mewtwo is a top-tier Psychic attacker and PvP threat — Shadow Mewtwo is among the best investments in GO if you have the Stardust. Save Elite TMs for optimal charged moves.
Where in GO: Legendary raids, Giovanni when featured, special events
Invest tip: Priority move: Psystrike when available (Elite Charged TM / event if missing). Psycho Cut + Psystrike is the Psychic kit. Shadow Mewtwo is elite Psychic DPS — remove Frustration before investing. Mega Y before Mega X for most Psychic raid days.
Type matchups
- Psychic moves hit Fighting and Poison hard.
When Mewtwo is your opponent, Bug, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →Mega Evolution
Mewtwo can Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo X (Fighting / Psychic) or Mega Mewtwo Y (Psychic). Each form needs Candy plus its own Mega Energy (X vs Y). Y is the usual Psychic raid mega; X adds Fighting. Shadow Mewtwo cannot Mega Evolve — purify first if you want a Mega. Only one Mega or Primal can be active at a time.
Full Mega Evolution guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 300
- Defense
- 182
- Stamina
- 214
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
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Psystrike may need an Elite TM if you missed the featured window.
Fast
- Psycho Cut · Standard
Psychic energy / default
- Confusion · Standard
Psychic damage
Charged
- Psystrike · Elite / event
Best Psychic nuke
- Psychic · Standard
Psychic alternate
- Focus Blast · Standard
Fighting coverage
- Ice Beam · Standard
Ice coverage
- Thunderbolt · Standard
Electric coverage
- Flamethrower · Standard
Fire coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- psycho cut
- confusion
Charged
- psychic
- thunderbolt
- ice beam
- focus blast
- flamethrower
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #256 of 954 · CP 1492
Psycho Cut + Focus Blast
- Ultra League · rank #218 of 747 · CP 2447
Psycho Cut + Focus Blast
- Master League · rank #7 of 1023 · CP 4724
Psycho Cut + Focus Blast
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
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
…r Snow + Avalanche Shadow Mamoswine Glaceon / Jynx Frost Breath + Avalanche Fighting Mega Mewtwo X Counter + Psystrike (Fighting) Shadow Machamp Machamp / Conkeldurr Counter + Dynamic Pu…
- Ch. 5: Shadow Pokémon — Complete Guide
… — TDO-focused normals survive longer Top Shadow Pokémon Worth Building (S-Tier) - Shadow Mewtwo — Best Shadow PvP and Raid attacker overall - Shadow Groudon — Ground-type king with enor…
- Ch. 7: Recommended Movesets
…e move Kyogre Waterfall Origin Pulse* Blizzard ML charger; Origin Pulse requires Elite TM Mewtwo Psycho Cut Psystrike* Focus Blast ML glass cannon; Psystrike requires Elite TM *Elite TM …
- Ch. 9: Weather Boost & Game Mechanics
…reatly Windy Dragon, Flying, Psychic Dragon / Flying / Psychic boosted; Mega Rayquaza and Mewtwo shine Weather Boosted Types Effect on Raids Fog Dark, Ghost Dark / Ghost boosted; Mega Ge…
- Ch. 12: Raid Counters — 5-Star Legendaries
…— a weather-boosted counter team dramatically reduces time to win. 5-Star Legendary Raids Mewtwo (Psychic) Weaknesses: Ghost, Dark, Bug | Resistances: Fighting, Psychic Watch out for: Ps…
- Ch. 13: Raid Counters — Mega, Primal & Ultra Beasts
…napshots are dated — always verify live data on PvPoke / Pokebattler. ### Mega Raids Mega Mewtwo X (Psychic/Fighting) Weaknesses: Ghost, Flying, Fairy | Resistances: Fighting, Rock, Psyc…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
- Ch. 25: Mega Evolution — Full Guide
… Mega system (check the in-game Mega button for live costs). ## X and Y forms (Charizard, Mewtwo, and friends) Some Pokémon have **two** Mega forms: - **Mega Charizard Y** — stays Fire /…
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).