Mewtwo
- For fighter info, seeMewtwo (SSBM),Mewtwo (SSB4), andMewtwo (SSBU).
| Mewtwo | |
|---|---|
  Official artwork of Mewtwo fromPokémon FireRed andLeafGreen Versions. | |
| Universe | Pokémon |
| Debut | Pokémon Red andGreen Versions (1996) |
| Smash Bros. appearances | Melee Brawl SSB4 Ultimate |
| Most recent non-Smash appearance | Pokémon Legends: Z-A (2025, via event) |
| Console/platform of origin | Game Boy |
| Species | Mewtwo |
| Gender | Unknown |
| Place of origin | Pokémon Mansion (games) New Island (anime) |
| Designed by | Ken Sugimori |
| Voice actor | Masachika Ichimura (Melee) Keiji Fujiwara (SSB4/Ultimate) |
| Article on Bulbapedia | Mewtwo (Pokémon) |
Mewtwo (ミュウツー,Mewtwo) is the Genetic Pokémon from thePokémon series. It debuted in the series'first generation, and is present as a playable character inSuper Smash Bros. Melee,Super Smash Bros. 4, andSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Origin[edit]
Mewtwo is a Psychic-type Pokémon that debuted inGeneration I, and is categorized within the Pokédex at #150 as the "Genetic Pokémon".[1] Unlike the overwhelming majority of Pokémon, Mewtwo wasartificially created: a team of scientists performed genetic recombination on a sample of DNA derived from theMythical PokémonMew[1] in order to create the most powerful Pokémon in existence. Its creation is documented ina researcher's journals scattered acrossan abandoned mansion onCinnabar Island.
However, this process resulted in Mewtwo's appearance and mentality drastically differing from Mew's. Despite being a feline with embryonic features like Mew, it has a large, humanoid physique with a gray and purple coloration, instead of the pink, petite appearance of its genetic relative. Mewtwo also lacks Mew's capability to learn everyTechnical Machine,Hidden Machine, andMove Tutor move, but its modified genome results in its basestatistic total noticeably exceeding Mew's.
Although Mewtwo is reclusive like Mew, this is the only personality trait they share: due to being created solely for battle, Mewtwo has a tendency to be vicious and, upon encountering an opponent, fights savagely while thinking only of defeating them. In comparison, Mew has a gentle temperament and willingness to reveal itself to the pure of heart. After violently escaping captivity, Mewtwo decided to seclude itself from civilization; most notably, it has been seen residing in the deepest depths ofKanto'sCerulean Cave, asmall cave withinKalos'Pokémon Village, and acraggy, barren alternate dimension that is accessible viaUltra Space.
Due to being an immensely powerful genetic relative of a Mythical Pokémon, Mewtwo has the status of aLegendary Pokémon in spite of its man-made origin. In-game, Mewtwo was designed to be the final Pokémon of Generation I, and has traits that highlight its status as such: not only is it difficult to find and capture, it belongs to the notoriously powerful Psychic type and sports the highest base stat total in the entire game, with especially high Special and Speed stats. Due to being arguably the strongest Pokémon in existence at the time, as well as its leading role in the franchise'sfirst movie, Mewtwo quickly garnered a good degree of fame and popularity among thePokémon fanbase. Since then, Mewtwo's power has diminished due to various mechanical changes, although owing to its Legendary Pokémon status, it still remains significantly stronger than most common Pokémon.
After receivingPsystrike as asignature move inGeneration V, Mewtwo's prominence underwent a resurgence inGeneration VI, with it being among the initial handful of Pokémon to gain access toMega Evolution. Unlike most Pokémon who can Mega Evolve, it has two Mega Evolutions. In Mewtwo's case, it will Mega Evolve into the larger and bulkier Mega Mewtwo X while holding Mewtwonite X, which also changes it into a Psychic/Fighting-type.[1] Conversely, it will Mega Evolve into the smaller and lighter Mega Mewtwo Y while holding Mewtwonite Y.[1]
In thePokémon anime and movies,Mewtwo is depicted as having been cloned from an eyelash of Mew and created atTeam Rocket's behest. Given a moresympathetic backstory than in the games, Mewtwo befriends a group of clones as a child, but the cloning process results in their premature deaths—with the exception of Mewtwo itself, due to having Mew's eternal life force. The trauma of losing its friends, coupled with being dismissed as a science experiment by its creators, causes Mewtwo to develop hatred towards humans and Pokémon subservient to humans. Thus, Mewtwo sets out to prove itself superior to natural lifeforms by creating an army of cloned Pokémon created from the genetic source material of variousPokémon trainers' Pokémon.
However, Mewtwo has a change of heart after witnessingAsh Ketchum sacrifice himself to stop a battle between its clone army and their originals; Mewtwo subsequently realizes that life is defined by one's actions instead of their origins. To this end, it begins to protect its fellow clones after whisking them away toJohto'sMount Quena, a mountain that is virtually inaccessible by humans. After stopping Team Rocket's attempt at recapturing it and subsequently erasing their memories of its existence, Mewtwo decides to travel the world in order to avoid detection and find a purpose in its life, whereas its fellow clones decide to live peacefully among natural Pokémon in the wild. This Mewtwo reappears in an episode ofPokémon Journeys.
Despite the species' one-of-a-kind nature originally, other Mewtwo have appeared in thecore series and across the various Pokémon continuities ever since. Two other Mewtwo have fully-voiced appearances:one inthe sixteenth movie that is capable of undergoing Mega Evolution, andone in both theDetective Pikachu spin-off game and thelive-action movie of the same name.
Mewtwo is a gender-unknown species, although this is not depicted consistently in other media. In the anime, the telepathically-generated voice for the first Mewtwo is male (which is reflected in theSuper Smash Bros. series), whereas the second Mewtwo featured in the sixteenth movie has a feminine voice. In comparison, theDetective Pikachu film's Mewtwo possesses an artificial, androgynous voice, but is referred to with male pronouns nonetheless.
InSuper Smash Bros.[edit]
Mewtwo does not appear inSuper Smash Bros. in any capacity. However, according to a page onSmabura-Ken (the game's Japanese site), it was planned for inclusion in the roster as a playable fighter, but was removed from the game along withBowser andKing Dedede for unknown reasons.
In an official poll held onSmabura-Ken regarding characters for a potential sequel, Mewtwo placed sixth with 35 votes; it was tied with James Bond fromGoldenEye 007.[2]
InSuper Smash Bros. Melee[edit]
As a playable character[edit]
Mewtwo made itsSuper Smash Bros. series debut as an unlockable character inSuper Smash Bros. Melee. It can be unlocked after playing 20 cumulative hours ofVersus Mode matches (which is counted per human player, so it can be reduced to as little as five hours with four players) or playing 700 Versus Mode matches.[3]
Mewtwo's portrayal is somewhat inspired by its depiction in the firstPokémon movie, and it is voiced by the same Japanese actor,Masachika Ichimura—its voice is not dubbed. Much like theStar Fox characters, it has victory dialogue exclusive to the Japanese version that is replaced by wordless voice clips in any other language.
Mewtwo is veryfloaty and possesses a decent combo game, a very goodwavedash and grab game, above-average dodges, a strong projectile inShadow Ball, and one of the best recoveries inTeleport. Mewtwo also possesses areflection-capable move inConfusion, whileDisablestuns any close-range opponent that directly faces Mewtwo.[3] On the other hand, Mewtwo has a flawed combination of large size and light weight; this not only results in it being an easy target to hit and combo, but also especially easy to KO despite its recovery and defensive prowess.[3] Mewtwo also has general awkwardness in its mobility and moveset, the latter of which is burdened with minimal utility and a small number of KOing options.
As a result of its weaknesses and flaws outweighing its strengths, Mewtwo infamously sat in the bottom-tier ofMelee'stier list for most of the game's lifespan, to the point that it was even considered the worst character in the entire game at several points inMelee's lifespan. However, the efforts ofTaj resulted in Mewtwo being reassessed as a low-tier character; this has been reflected with its current ranking of 20th out of 26 on the tier list, placing it in the D tier.
Trophies[edit]
As a playable character, Mewtwo has three trophies - a main trophy acquired by clearingClassic Mode with Mewtwo on any difficulty, and the two Smash trophies are by clearingAdventure Mode andAll-Star Mode, respectively.
- Mewtwo
(1.0/1.01) A genetically created Pokémon, Mewtwo is the result of many long years of research by a solitary scientist. Although Mewtwo was cloned from the genes of the legendary Pokémon Mew, its size and character are far different than its ancestor. Its battle abilities have been radically heightened, making it ruthless.- (1.02) A genetically created Pokémon, Mewtwo is the result of many long years of research by a solitary scientist. Although Mewtwo was bio-engineerd from a fossil of the legendary Pokémon Mew, its size and character are far different than its ancestor. Its battle abilities have been radically heightened, making it ruthless.
A genetically created Pokémon, Mewtwo is the result of many long years of research by a solitary scientist. Although Mewtwo was born from the genes of the legendary Pokémon Mew, its size and character are far different than its ancestor. Its battle abilities have been radically heightened, making it ruthless.- Pokémon Red & Blue (9/98)
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- MewtwoSMASH
- As Mewtwo relies mostly on its powerful brain, there are times when it scarcely uses its arms and legs. Since Mewtwo spends much of its time floating, it flies far when struck. Shadow Ball traces a jagged path once released: the longer Mewtwo holds it, the more powerful it becomes. Mewtwo uses Confusion to spin its foes around.
- B: Shadow Ball
- Smash B: Confusion
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- MewtwoSMASH
- Mewtwo is definitely not a speedy character, but its ESP-powered grab and throw moves are comparatively strong. Teleport has a short range, but doesn't leave it open to attack. It's best used as an escape move during disturbances. Mewtwo can daze a foe if it makes eye contact and uses Disable; the move is useless unless Mewtwo is facing its enemy.
- Up & B: Teleport
- Down & B: Disable
InSuper Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
Mewtwo did not return inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl as a playable character, despite not being aclone like the other cut characters. Although Mewtwo was unpopular amongMelee's competitive community, its departure nevertheless resulted in a significant amount of fan outcry, as the majority of players saw it as an unjustified cut.Brawl also introducedLucario, a fellowPokémon series fighter, who was widely perceived by fans as being a replacement for Mewtwo around the time ofBrawl's release; however, other than their similar neutral specialsShadow Ball andAura Sphere, their movesets are vastly different.
Unfinished data[edit]
While Mewtwo does not appear as a playable character inBrawl, there are several empty files on the game disc bearing its name. These include a graphic effects file (ef_mewtwo.pac[4]), avictory theme (snd_bgm_Z38_MYU2[5]), and aWii Remote selection sound (which no other cut character has). While it is possible that some of these files are leftover data imported fromMelee for referential purposes, the prevailing theory is that Mewtwo was planned to be playable, but ended up being cut. As Mewtwo has the most unused content of any scrapped character, it can be assumed that Mewtwo was a late cut toBrawl's roster.
Trophy[edit]
Mewtwo appears inBrawl as a collectible trophy, obtained by completingAll-Star Mode on Intense difficulty. The trophy describes Mewtwo's appearance in thePokémon games, but makes no reference whatsoever to its appearance inMelee.
- Mewtwo
- A Genetic Pokémon. This Legendary Pokémon was based on a recombination of Mew's DNA, created by a scientist after years of research. However, Mewtwo greatly differs from Mew in both size and personality and is said to be the most twisted and savage Pokémon ever. Mewtwo has incredibly high combat abilities and uses Psychic-type attacks.
:Pokémon Red/Blue
:Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen
InSuper Smash Bros. 4[edit]
As a playable character[edit]
During development of the game, an appearance of Mewtwo'sMega Evolution was reportedly considered byMasahiro Sakurai. During thePokémon X andY Developer Roundtable atE3 2013, an audience member asked if developers wanted to seeMega Mewtwo in the nextSuper Smash Bros. game. While the developers stated that they had nothing to report about the question, Sakurai, who was in the audience at the time, reportedly said "We are thinking about it."[6]
Despite this, Mewtwo did not initially make the final cut of the game as a playable character, returning only as a collectible trophy. Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y also appear together as a singular trophy inSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Mewtwo was later announced in theSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50-Fact Extravaganza as a playable character, becoming the first fighter inSuper Smash Bros. history to be made available asdownloadable content.
Consumers who registered bothSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS andSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U on Club Nintendo before March 31, 2015 could download it for free as of April 15th, while others were able to purchase it beginning on April 28th. Its moveset is mostly unchanged fromMelee, aside from the addition of its ownFinal Smash, consisting of Mega Evolving into Mega Mewtwo Y before performing itssignature move,Psystrike.
Masachika Ichimura is succeeded byKeiji Fujiwara as the voice of Mewtwo in all language versions of the game, most likely because Ichimura had been diagnosed with early stage stomach cancer in mid-2014 and had to take a temporary performing hiatus for treatment.[7] Fujiwara nonetheless imitates Ichimura's performance, and just like inMelee, it has victory dialogue that is exclusive to the Japanese language. While still mostly inspired by the firstPokémon movie's Mewtwo, its depiction as Mega Evolving into Mega Mewtwo Y is also reminiscent of the sixteenth movie's Mewtwo.
Upon its return to the series, Mewtwo was poorly regarded by the competitive scene, as its already lightweight was lowered further and its already large hurtbox became slightly taller. However, Mewtwo did see improvements toConfusion andDisable, two of its most arguably least used moves: the former now functions as a traditionalreflector, while the latter'sstun effect has a longer duration.
However, Mewtwo underwent a considerable turning point thanks to game updates. Update1.1.3 increased Mewtwo's grounded and aerial speeds, as well as improving its already potent forward smash and aerial attacks. Although update1.1.5 provided very few changes, they were effective regardless: Mewtwo's weight was marginally increased, its already fast dashing speed was increased to the point of becoming the seventh fastest in the game, and both its up smash and neutral aerial were made safer thanks to adjustments to their ending lag and hitbox sizes, respectively.
As a result of these very substantial buffs, opinions on Mewtwo drastically improved, as it has managed to earn some noteworthy representation and consistently achieves high placings at all levels of play. Thanks to this newfound success, Mewtwo is currently ranked 10th out of 54 on thetier list, placing it in the A tier and assessing it as a top-tier character.
Trophies[edit]
After being added as downloadable content, Mewtwo gained the following two trophies:
- Mewtwo
Mewtwo puts its psychic powers to great use in this game. Not only does it have floaty jumps, but its telekinesis gives its attacks extra reach and its throws added power. However, its light body makes it easy to launch, so if you're willing to take the risk of getting in close, it might just be worth it!
Mewtwo puts its psychic powers to great use in this game. Not only does it have floaty jumps, but its telekinesis gives its attacks extra reach and its throws added power. However, its light body makes it easy to launch, so if you're willing to risk getting in close, it might just be worth it!- :Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue (09/1998)
:Pokémon X & Pokémon Y (10/2013)- Mewtwo puts its psychic powers to great use in this game. Not only can it float in midair, but its telekinesis gives its attacks extra reach and its throws added power. However, its light body makes it easy to launch, so if you're willing to take the risk of getting in close, it might just be worth it!
- :Pokémon Red/Blue (10/1999)
- :Pokémon X/Y (10/2013)
- Mewtwo (Alt.)
- Mewtwo's Confusion side special not only lets you repel projectiles—it also reflects the damage back on your opponent. Its down special, Disable, stuns an enemy for longer the higher its damage is. As it works by having Mewtwo glare at its foe, this only works if they make eye contact.
- Mewtwo's Confusion side special not only repels projectiles—it also reflects the damage back on your opponent. Its down special, Disable, stuns an enemy for longer the higher its damage is. Disable only works on foes that are facing Mewtwo.
- :Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue (09/1998)
- :Pokémon X & Pokémon Y (10/2013)
- Mewtwo's Confusion Side Special not only lets you repel projectiles, it also reflects the damage back on your opponent. Its Down Special, Disable, stuns an enemy for longer the higher its damage is. As it works by having Mewtwo glare at its foe, this only works if they make eye contact.
- :Pokémon Red/Blue (10/1999)
- :Pokémon X/Y (10/2013)
Prior to being added as downloadable content, Mewtwo only had the following two trophies:
- Mewtwo
- Created from modified Mew DNA, Mewtwo was designed to be the ultimate Pokémon. It didn't take on any of Mew's kinder traits and only uses its intelligence to destroy its enemies. Or...so it seems. Perhaps it just feels frightened or even tormented, and that's why it lashes out. Whatever the reason, Mewtwo is not to be messed with.
- :Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue (09/1998)
- :Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen (09/2004)
- Created from modified Mew DNA, Mewtwo was designed to be the ultimate Pokémon. It didn't take on any of Mew's kinder traits, and only uses its intelligence to destroy its enemies. Or...so it seems. Perhaps it just feels frightened or even tormented, and that's why it lashes out. Whatever the reason, Mewtwo is not to be messed with.
- :Pokémon Red/Blue (10/1999)
- :Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen (10/2004)
- Mega Mewtwo X & Y
- It's almost no surprise that a Pokémon as powerful as Mewtwo wouldn't be limited to a single Mega Evolution. Mega Mewtwo X has strong arms and legs, while Mega Mewtwo Y has a whiplike, slender head. The differences aren't just physical—X brings improved fighting power, while Y can unleash even more psychic power.
- :Pokémon X & Pokémon Y (10/2013)
- Mega Mewtwo comes in two forms rather than just one. Mega Mewtwo X has visibly strengthened limbs, which greatly boost its physical abilities in battle. Mega Mewtwo Y, on the other hand, has a whip-like tendril extending from the back of its head, which augments its psychic powers.
- :Pokémon X/Y (10/2013)
InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
As a playable character[edit]
Mewtwo returns as an unlockable character inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. Much like inMelee, it is one of the very last characters to be unlocked, as all three of its unlock methods (Smash battles,Fox'sClassic Mode unlock tree, andWorld of Light) designate it as one of the last characters encountered.
Spirits[edit]
Fighter spirit[edit]
411.Mewtwo
Primary spirit[edit]
| No. | Image | Name | Type | Class | Slots | Base | Max | Base | Max | Base | Max | Ability | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 464 |  | Mega Mewtwo Y |  | ★★★ | 1 | 3411 | 10283 | 1830 | 5516 | 1271 | 3833 | PSI Attack ↑ | Pokémon Series |
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ミュウツー,Mewtwo |
 English | Mewtwo |
 French | Mewtwo |
 German | Mewtu |
 Spanish | Mewtwo |
 Italian | Mewtwo |
 Chinese (Simplified) | 超梦,Mewtwo |
 Chinese (Traditional) | 超夢,Mewtwo |
 Korean | 뮤츠,Mewtwo |
 Dutch | Mewtwo |
 Russian | Мьюту |
 Portuguese | Mewtwo |
Trivia[edit]
- LikeCharizard inSuper Smash Bros. 4 andLucario, Mewtwo draws inspiration from a particular member of its species depicted in thePokémon anime. In Mewtwo's case, it is based on theMewtwo fromPokémon: The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back and the TV specialMewtwo Returns, although it also makes some references to theMewtwo fromMewtwo — Prologue to Awakening andGenesect and the Legend Awakened:
- It is voiced by Masachika Ichimura inSuper Smash Bros. Melee, the Japanese voice actor for the first Mewtwo, which is emulated by Keiji Fujiwara inSSB4. Its Japanese quotes in both games have it boast about its power and question its existence, much like the first Mewtwo did on several occasions. The quotes were not dubbed in other languages; they were swapped out with language-neutral voice clips in the non-Japanese versions. InUltimate, the same thing would happen to some ofHero's voice clips.
- It can useShadow Ball like the first Mewtwo. Its presence in Mewtwo's moveset is notable, as it appeared in the first movie before it even appeared in thecore series.
- It can undergoMega Evolution into Mega Mewtwo Y like the second Mewtwo.
- It can use its signature move,Psystrike, like the second Mewtwo. However, Psystrike has a unique design and functions differently in theSuper Smash Bros. series compared to how it looks and functions in the games and the anime.
- Incidentally, Psystrike's animation was updated inGeneration VII to resemble its depiction in theSuper Smash Bros. series.
- Its character introduction tagline inSSB4, "Mewtwo Strikes Back!", referencesThe First Movie's full English title.
- ItsBoxing Ring character title, "A Legend Reawakens", referencesGenesect and the Legend Awakened's English title.
- Mewtwo is the only playableLegendary Pokémon in theSuper Smash Bros. series. It is also the only playable Pokémon without evolutionary relatives and whose gender is unknown.
- Despite this, it does possess a form of kinship with another Pokémon. In Mewtwo's case, it is one half of theMew duo.
- Mewtwo's status as alightweight in theSuper Smash Bros. series contradicts its weight in thePokédex, where it is listed as weighing 269 pounds/122 kg. This is seemingly attributed to its telekinetically-induced anti-gravity. A similar case applies toRosalina.
- Mewtwo and Lucario are the only playable Pokémon whose on-screen appearances do not involve them emerging from aPoké Ball.
- In all its appearances, Mewtwo only holds one item with its hands. In this case, it is theParasol while descending. Otherwise, it uses telekinesis to make items float in front of it.
- By default, Mewtwo has the fastest air speed of everyMelee newcomer.
- Mewtwo also has the 3rd fastest air speed toJigglypuff andYoshi, despite having the same air speed as the latter inMelee, thus also making it the second fastestPokémon character in everySmash game where it is playable.
- Mewtwo is the only character cut in the transaction fromMelee toBrawl that is not a movesetclone of another character.
- Mewtwo is the only playable character to be known to be planned for more than one installment without being playable, those beingthe originalSuper Smash Bros. andBrawl.
References[edit]
- ^abcdMewtwo | Pokédex
- ^Super Smash Bros. questionnaire
- ^abcNews Flash! Super Smash Bros. Dojo: Mewtwo - Source Gaming
- ^Rumortoid: A full list of the files found on Smash Bros. Brawl disk? (UPDATE)
- ^Brawl Beta Elements List-First Post Majorly Updated 7/26/10 | Page 4
- ^Sakurai Considering Mewtwo for Next Smash Bros. Games
- ^https://doramaworld.blogspot.com/2014/07/ichimura-masachika-takes-break-from.html
| Playable characters | |
|---|---|
| Super Smash Bros. | Captain Falcon ·Donkey Kong ·Fox ·Jigglypuff ·Kirby ·Link ·Luigi ·Mario ·Ness ·Pikachu ·Samus ·Yoshi |
| New inMelee | Bowser ·Dr. Mario ·Falco ·Ganondorf ·Ice Climbers ·Marth ·Mewtwo ·Mr. Game & Watch ·Peach ·Pichu ·Roy ·Sheik ·Young Link ·Zelda |
| New inBrawl | Diddy Kong ·Ike ·King Dedede ·Lucario ·Lucas ·Meta Knight ·Olimar (Pikmin) ·Pit ·Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle ·Ivysaur ·Charizard) ·R.O.B. ·Snake ·Sonic ·Toon Link ·Wario ·Wolf ·Zero Suit Samus |
| New inSmash 4 | (Alph) ·Bayonetta ·Bowser Jr. (Koopalings) ·Cloud ·Corrin ·Dark Pit ·Duck Hunt ·Greninja ·Little Mac ·Lucina ·Mega Man ·Mii Brawler ·Mii Gunner ·Mii Swordfighter ·Pac-Man ·Palutena ·Robin ·Rosalina &Luma ·Ryu ·Shulk ·Villager ·Wii Fit Trainer |
| New inUltimate | Banjo &Kazooie ·Byleth ·Chrom ·Daisy ·Dark Samus ·Hero ·Incineroar ·Inkling ·Isabelle ·Joker ·Kazuya ·Ken ·King K. Rool ·Min Min ·Mythra ·Piranha Plant ·Pyra ·Richter ·Ridley ·Sephiroth ·Simon ·Sora ·Steve (Alex,Zombie,Enderman) ·Terry |
