Mewtwo
Mewtwo is a powerful Psychic-type Pokémon known for its immense psychic abilities and unique origin story. It was created through genetic manipulation and cloning experiments involving DNA from the mythical Pokémon Mew.
| National Pokedex No: 0150 |
| Type: |
| Category: Genetic Pokémon |
| Height: 2.0 m (6′07″) |
| Weight : 122.0 kg (269.0 lbs) |
| Gender: Unknown |
| Abilities/Hidden abilities: Rock Head or Pressure/Unnerve |
Biology
Physical Characteristics
Mewtwo, a Psychic-type Pokémon, possesses several distinctive physical characteristics. Mewtwo is relatively tall and lean, standing at about 6 feet 7 inches (2 meters) in height and weighing around 269 pounds (122 kilograms).
Mewtwo resembles a bipedal feline or humanoid creature with a sleek, purple body. It stands upright on two legs and has a long, slender tail. Its body is covered in smooth, purple skin, and it has a defined musculature.
Mewtwo’s head is proportionally large compared to its body. It has a rounded skull with a prominent forehead and two pointed, cat-like ears on top. Its eyes are large, almond-shaped, and typically light blue or purple in color, glowing with psychic energy during intense concentration or combat.
Mewtwo’s arms and legs are well-developed and muscular, providing it with strength and agility in battle. Its hands and feet each have three digits, each tipped with sharp claws. Mewtwo’s tail is long and flexible, extending from its lower back. It serves as a counterbalance during movement and can be wielded as a weapon or used to enhance its psychic abilities.
Mewtwo is often surrounded by a powerful psychic aura, which can manifest as a shimmering, translucent energy field or glowing aura during moments of heightened emotion or concentration.
In certain circumstances, Mewtwo can undergo Mega Evolution, a temporary transformation that significantly enhances its physical capabilities and alters its appearance. Its Mega forms may feature additional spikes, armor-like plating, or other aesthetic changes.
Overall, Mewtwo’s physical characteristics reflect its status as a genetically engineered Pokémon with exceptional psychic powers and combat abilities.
Behaviour
Mewtwo’s behavior is complex and influenced by its unique origins as a genetically engineered Pokémon created through scientific experimentation. Here are some aspects of Mewtwo’s behavior.
Mewtwo is exceptionally intelligent, possessing a level of cognitive ability that surpasses many other Pokémon. Its intellect allows it to strategize during battles, communicate telepathically, and comprehend complex concepts. Despite its artificial creation, Mewtwo demonstrates a range of emotions, including curiosity, anger, and even compassion. Its emotional complexity is evident in its interactions with other Pokémon and humans.
Mewtwo is fiercely independent and often acts according to its own agenda. It is not easily swayed by others’ influence and prefers to follow its own instincts and objectives. Despite its aloof demeanor, Mewtwo has shown a protective instinct towards certain individuals or Pokémon, particularly those it perceives as vulnerable or in need of assistance.
Mewtwo is a formidable opponent in battle, utilizing its powerful psychic abilities with precision and intensity. It is known to be highly competitive and will not hesitate to engage in combat when provoked or challenged. Throughout its appearances in various Pokémon media, Mewtwo has demonstrated a curiosity about its own existence and purpose. It often questions its origins and seeks to understand its place in the world.
Due to its unique nature and experiences, Mewtwo often finds itself isolated from others, both Pokémon and humans alike. It struggles with feelings of alienation and loneliness, which sometimes lead to bouts of introspection and self-reflection. Over time, Mewtwo’s character has evolved to reflect themes of redemption and personal growth. It learns to overcome its past traumas and develop more positive relationships with others, showcasing a deeper emotional maturity.
Mewtwo’s behavior is multifaceted and influenced by its complex backstory, genetic makeup, and experiences throughout its journey.
Evolution
Mewtwo is a unique Pokémon that does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon species. Instead, it is the result of genetic experimentation conducted on the legendary Pokémon Mew. Here’s a detailed explanation of Mewtwo’s origin and evolution:
Mewtwo was created through genetic engineering by a team of scientists led by Dr. Fuji. The goal of the project was to clone and genetically enhance the DNA of Mew, the mythical ancestor of all Pokémon. Using cells obtained from Mew, the scientists successfully cloned a new Pokémon, which they named Mewtwo. The cloning process involved manipulating Mew’s DNA to enhance its genetic traits, resulting in a more powerful and intelligent Pokémon.
Mewtwo possesses many of the same abilities as Mew, including its powerful psychic powers. However, Mewtwo’s abilities are significantly amplified due to the genetic modifications it underwent during the cloning process.
Unlike natural evolution, which occurs over generations through the process of natural selection, Mewtwo’s creation was artificial and engineered in a laboratory. This means that Mewtwo does not evolve from a previous Pokémon species but was instead created as a unique and singular entity.
As a genetically engineered Pokémon, Mewtwo is one of a kind and does not have any evolutionary relatives. It stands alone as a testament to the ingenuity of human technology and the ethical dilemmas surrounding genetic manipulation. Despite its artificial origins, Mewtwo grapples with questions of identity and purpose throughout its existence. It seeks to understand its own nature and place in the world, often questioning the morality of its creation and the intentions of those who brought it into being.
Mega Evolution
Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y are two powerful Mega Evolutions forms of Mewtwo, introduced in Pokémon X and Y. The evolution happens using Mewtwonite X or Mewtwonite Y, the Mega Stones that allows Mewtwo to Mega Evolve.
Mega Mewtwo X
Mega Mewtwo X gains a more muscular physique and its tail splits into two appendages resembling limbs.
It also gains blue accents on its body, and its eyes turn blue. Its ability changes to Steadfast, which increases its Speed stat each time it flinches.
Mega Mewtwo X gains increased physical strength and a different typing, becoming a Psychic/Fighting-type Pokémon.
This form focuses more on physical combat prowess compared to its counterpart, Mega Mewtwo Y.
Mega Mewtwo Y
Mega Mewtwo Y retains its sleek form but gains a larger and more ornate headpiece. Its tail becomes longer and more prominent, and it gains additional spikes on its body.
Its ability remains the same as Mewtwo’s regular form, which is Insomnia or Unnerve. Mega Mewtwo Y retains its Psychic typing and emphasizes its immense psychic power even further.
It boasts heightened Special Attack and Special Defense stats, making it a formidable special attacker.
In summary, Mewtwo’s evolution is a product of human intervention rather than natural selection. Its creation as a genetically engineered clone of Mew makes it a unique and powerful Pokémon with a complex backstory and existential questions about its own existence. Both Mega Evolutions significantly enhance Mewtwo’s stats and abilities, making it even more formidable in battle. Players can choose between the two Mega Evolutions based on their preferred battling style and team composition.
Appearances
Anime Main Appearances
Mewtwo (M01)
Mewtwo played a significant role in the original series, featuring prominently in “Mewtwo Strikes Back” and its remake “Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution”, as well as the sequel special “Mewtwo Returns”. It made its debut in “The Battle of the Badge”, serving Giovanni at the Viridian Gym. Throughout subsequent series, it continued to make appearances in various episodes and openings. In “Getting More Than You Battled For!”, Mewtwo reemerged on Cero Island, accepting Ash and Goh’s challenge and winning effortlessly.
Mewtwo (M16)
Mewtwo with the ability to Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo Y played significant roles in “Genesect and the Legend Awakened” and its prologue “Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening”.
Other appearence include the episode “The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon”, where a Mirage Mewtwo served as the Mirage Master’s most potent Pokémon. Despite its power, it fell when Pikachu disabled the Mirage System controlling it.
Anime Minor Appearances
In the opening of ”Mega Evolution Special I”, two Mega Mewtwo forms were showcased: Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y. Both forms also featured in the ending credits of ”Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction”.
Manga Appearances
Movie adaptations
Two distinct iterations of Mewtwo are depicted in the manga adaptations of the first and sixteenth Pokémon movies.
Magical Pokémon Journey
In the concluding volume of this manga, Hazel ventures into a dimensional forest seeking Mew to fulfill a wish, only to be ensnared by Mewtwo.
Pokémon Adventures
In Pokémon Adventures, akin to the anime, Team Rocket engineers Mewtwo. Initially incomplete, it surfaces in “Tauros the Tyrant” at Team Rocket’s base. Completed by Blaine, it flees to Cerulean Cave in “And Mewtwo Too?!”. Red and Blaine confront Mewtwo, culminating in Red capturing it with Blaine’s Master Ball in “And Mewtwo… Three!”.
Mewtwo continued its saga in later manga arcs. In the Yellow arc, it aided Yellow and Blaine against Lance. Freed from Blaine’s influence by Entei in ”Heckled by Hitmontop”, Mewtwo became wild again. It resurfaced in the FireRed & LeafGreen arc, joining forces with Red against Giovanni. In the X & Y arc, Mewtwo safeguarded Pokémon Village, battling Team Flare and Mega Evolving to confront Zygarde under Lysandre’s sway.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Mewtwo made its first appearance in “Big Battle in the Viridian Forest!!”. Created by Giovanni in “Bring Down the Strongest Pokémon!!”, it was captured by Blue before “The Pokémon Banana League (Part 1)”. Later, Mewtwo’s DNA was mixed with Clefairy’s, turning it into a “gag Pokémon”.
Pokémon Zensho
In the sixth chapter of this manga, PZ07, Professor Oak presented a photo of Mewtwo to Satoshi and Shigeru, sparking their joint decision to capture it.
Mewtwo also appeared in the following manga:
Pocket Monsters DP – in PMDP29.
Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō’s Big Adventure – as a silhouette in JBA5.
Pokémon Gotta Catch ‘Em All – in GDZ30 (Shu’s father captured one)
Pokémon Journeys: The Series – in ”Getting More than You Battled For!” (playing the same role as in the eponymous episode).
Game data
Stats
Location
| Game version | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue | Cerulean Cave |
| Pokémon Yellow | Cerulean Cave |
| Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver | Time Capsule |
| Pokémon Crystal | Time Capsule |
| Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire | Trade |
| Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen | Cerulean Cave |
| Pokémon Emerald | Trade |
| Pokémon Colosseum | Trade |
| Pokémon XD | Trade |
| Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl | Trade |
| Pokémon Platinum | Trade |
| Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver | Cerulean Cave |
| Pokémon Black and Pokémon White | Poké Transfer |
| Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2 | Poké Transfer |
| Pokémon X and Pokémon Y | Unknown Dungeon |
| Pokémon Omega Rubya and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Trade |
| Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon | Trade |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon | Ultra Space Wilds |
| Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | Cerulean Cave |
| Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield | Trade |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl | Ramanas Park |
| Legends Arceus | Unobtainable |
| Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Pokémon Home, Poké Portal News |
Mewtwo's origin name
English: In English, Mewtwo’s name combines “Mew”, the mythical Pokémon it was cloned from, and “two”, indicating it as a clone.
Japanese: In Japanese, Mewtwo is called “ミュウツー” (Myūtsū), which is a combination of “Mew” (ミュウ, Myū) and “two” (ツー, tsū).
German: Mewtwo’s name in German is also “Mewtu”, similar to its English counterpart.
French: In French, Mewtwo is known as “Mewtwo”, maintaining the same name as in English.
Spanish: Mewtwo’s name in Spanish is “Mewtwo” as well, following the English pronunciation and spelling.
Italian: In Italian, Mewtwo is called “Mewtwo”, resembling its English name.
Korean: Mewtwo’s name in Korean is “뮤츠” (Myucheu), which is a phonetic approximation of its Japanese name.
Chinese (Simplified): In Simplified Chinese, Mewtwo is written as “超梦” (Chāomèng), which translates to “Super Dream”.
Chinese (Traditional): In Traditional Chinese, Mewtwo’s name is “超夢” (Chāomèng), also meaning “Super Dream”.
These names maintain the concept of Mew’s clone, often with slight variations in pronunciation or transliteration depending on the language.