Type matchups
Damage Mewtwo takes from each attacking type.
As a Psychic type, Mewtwo has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 44 other Pokémon share the Psychic typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 106
- Attack
- 110
- Defense
- 90
- Sp. Atk
- 154
- Sp. Def
- 90
- Speed
- 130
- Total
- 680
Mewtwo has a base stat total of 680, higher than 97% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (154) well above Attack (110), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 130 beats 97% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 106 HP, 90 Defense and 90 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Mewtwo can have the abilities Pressure and Unnerve.
How to beat Mewtwo
Mewtwo takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting and Psychic moves are resisted.
Good counters: Yveltal hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Mewtwo's Psychic moves. Hoopa Unbound hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Mewtwo's Psychic moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Mewtwo's Psychic moves.
Evolution
Mewtwo does not evolve.
Best counters to Mewtwo
Other Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Mewtwo weak to?
As a Psychic type, Mewtwo takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Mewtwo resistant to?
Mewtwo resists Fighting and Psychic moves.
What are the best counters to Mewtwo?
Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Hoopa Unbound and Tyranitar, which hit Mewtwo with super-effective attacks.