
| Max CP | 4,780 |
| Generation | Kanto (Gen 1) |
| Buddy Distance | 20km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
Mewtwo is a Psychic-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 4,780 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Mewtwo has base stats of 300 Attack, 182 Defense, and 214 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 696.
With an exceptional Attack stat of 300, Mewtwo is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Mewtwo is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Windy weather, Mewtwo receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Mewtwo is 20km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psycho Cut STAB | Psychic | 5 | +8 | 8.3 | - | - | - |
| Confusion STAB | Psychic | 20 | +15 | 12.5 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychic STAB | Psychic | 90 | -55 | - | 90 | -55 |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 80 | -55 | - | 90 | -55 |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | -55 | - | 90 | -55 |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 140 | -75 | - | 150 | -75 |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 70 | -55 | - | 90 | -55 |
| Psystrike ELITE STAB | Psychic | 100 | -50 | - | 90 | -45 |
| Shadow Ball ELITE | Ghost | 100 | -55 | - | 100 | -55 |
| Hyper Beam ELITE | Normal | 150 | -80 | - | 150 | -80 |
Mewtwo takes increased damage from these types:
Mewtwo takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Mewtwo in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Bug Fighting | 316 | 85 | 174 | 3,251 |
| 2 |
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 3 |
| Dark | 285 | 198 | 172 | 4,278 |
| 4 |
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
| 5 |
| Dragon Ghost | 266 | 170 | 204 | 4,041 |
| 6 |
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 7 |
| Bug Fire | 264 | 189 | 198 | 4,155 |
| 8 |
| Ghost Poison | 261 | 149 | 155 | 3,292 |
| 9 |
| Dark Dragon | 256 | 188 | 211 | 4,147 |
| 10 |
| Psychic Ghost | 255 | 191 | 264 | 4,625 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 1,495 |
| 3 | 5 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 1,496 |
| 4 | 6 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 1,498 |
| 5 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 1,490 |
| 6 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 1,497 |
| 7 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 1,499 |
| 8 | 4 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 1,491 |
| 9 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 1,498 |
| 10 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 1,493 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 22 | 2,498 |
| 2 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 22 | 2,495 |
| 3 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 22 | 2,500 |
| 4 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 22 | 2,497 |
| 5 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 22 | 2,490 |
| 6 | 0 | 15 | 14 | 22 | 2,496 |
| 7 | 2 | 12 | 15 | 22 | 2,498 |
| 8 | 1 | 14 | 13 | 22 | 2,492 |
| 9 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 2,498 |
| 10 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 22 | 2,488 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 3,582 | 1,791 | 2,387 | 2,984 | 4,178 | 4,737 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 3,574 | 1,787 | 2,382 | 2,978 | 4,169 | 4,727 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 3,572 | 1,786 | 2,381 | 2,977 | 4,168 | 4,725 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 3,553 | 1,776 | 2,368 | 2,961 | 4,145 | 4,700 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 3,548 | 1,774 | 2,365 | 2,956 | 4,139 | 4,693 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 3,525 | 1,762 | 2,350 | 2,937 | 4,112 | 4,663 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 3,497 | 1,748 | 2,331 | 2,914 | 4,080 | 4,626 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 3,525 | 1,762 | 2,349 | 2,937 | 4,112 | 4,662 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 3,441 | 1,720 | 2,294 | 2,868 | 4,015 | 4,552 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 3,169 | 1,584 | 2,112 | 2,641 | 3,697 | 4,192 |
Important CP values for Mewtwo with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 4,737 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 4,178 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 2,294 - 2,387 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,868 - 2,984 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 2,294 - 2,387 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,720 - 1,791 CP |
Maximum CP for Mewtwo with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59 | 26 | 4,178 |
| 2 | 4,178 | 27 | 4,178 |
| 3 | 4,178 | 28 | 4,178 |
| 4 | 4,178 | 29 | 4,178 |
| 5 | 563 | 30 | 3,582 |
| 6 | 4,178 | 31 | 4,178 |
| 7 | 4,178 | 32 | 4,178 |
| 8 | 4,178 | 33 | 4,178 |
| 9 | 4,178 | 34 | 4,178 |
| 10 | 1,194 | 35 | 3,880 |
| 11 | 4,178 | 36 | 4,178 |
| 12 | 4,178 | 37 | 4,178 |
| 13 | 4,178 | 38 | 4,178 |
| 14 | 4,178 | 39 | 4,178 |
| 15 | 1,791 | 40 | 4,178 |
| 16 | 4,178 | 41 | 4,178 |
| 17 | 4,178 | 42 | 4,178 |
| 18 | 4,178 | 43 | 4,178 |
| 19 | 4,178 | 44 | 4,178 |
| 20 | 2,387 | 45 | 4,469 |
| 21 | 4,178 | 46 | 4,178 |
| 22 | 4,178 | 47 | 4,178 |
| 23 | 4,178 | 48 | 4,178 |
| 24 | 4,178 | 49 | 4,178 |
| 25 | 2,984 | 50 | 4,737 |
Mewtwo (#150) is a Psychic-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 4,780 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Mewtwo is one of the most powerful Pokémon in the game. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Mewtwo in 2026.
As a Legendary Pokémon, Mewtwo is one of the most sought-after Pokémon in the game. It can be obtained through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, and GO Battle League rewards at Rank 20+. The buddy distance is 20km per candy.
Mewtwo's Attack stat is 300 (Elite). This is among the highest in the game, making Mewtwo an elite attacker for raids and gym battles.
With 182 Defense (Excellent) and 214 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 696. This gives Mewtwo reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Psychic-type Pokémon, Mewtwo's stat distribution leans toward offense.
The best moveset for Mewtwo depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Psycho Cut (Fast) with Psychic (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Mewtwo has 2 Fast Attacks and 8 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Mewtwo has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
With 4,737 CP at Level 50, Mewtwo is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.
Mewtwo appears as a 5-Star Legendary Raid Boss. Focus on Bug, Ghost, Dark-type counters for maximum damage. A group of 4-6 trainers with optimal counters is recommended. After the raid, catch Mewtwo at Level 20 (2,294 - 2,387 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,868 - 2,984 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 2,387 CP.
Mewtwo is a Legendary Pokémon obtainable through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, GO Battle League rewards (Rank 20+), and special event distributions. Check the current events for raid availability.
Shadow Mewtwo is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Mewtwo's effective Attack becomes ~360. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
Shiny Mewtwo is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 20 (boosted rate in raids). Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
Mewtwo gets a weather boost in Windy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,868 - 2,984 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.
Q: What is Mewtwo's max CP?
A: 4,737 CP at Level 50, or 4,178 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Mewtwo good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.
Q: Can Mewtwo be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Mewtwo is available.
Q: What is Mewtwo weak to?
A: Bug, Ghost, Dark-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Psycho Cut + Psychic for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.