Master League PvP guide
Mewtwo Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Mewtwo is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #65. Its recommended PvP moveset is Psycho Cut with Psystrike and Shadow Ball.
Master League
#65
Strong pick
Type
Psychic
Best Fast Move
Psycho Cut
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,724
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT MEWTWO
Is Mewtwo Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Mewtwo is currently a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #65.
Mewtwo PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #546 | 70.6 | Psycho Cut, Psystrike, Shadow Ball |
| Master LeagueBest | #65 | 80.6 | Psycho Cut, Psystrike, Shadow Ball |
Best Moveset for Mewtwo in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
The recommended PvP moveset for Mewtwo is Psycho Cut with Psystrike and Shadow Ball.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Mewtwo in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Mewtwo PvP Move Counts
Psycho Cut → Psystrike
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Psycho Cut → Shadow Ball
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Mewtwo Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Mewtwo wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Mewtwo Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Mewtwo's Psychic typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- bug1.6×
- dark1.6×
- ghost1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.625×
- psychic0.625×
Best Counters to Mewtwo in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Mewtwo in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Mewtwo's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
89% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
50% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
38% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
72% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
66% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Neutral
54% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Neutral
44% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
77% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
59% HP
Ratings are shown from Mewtwo's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Mewtwo.
Best Teammates for Mewtwo in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Mewtwo should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 3 of Mewtwo's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Mewtwo's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Mewtwo's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Mewtwo's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Mewtwo's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Mewtwo
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #1 | 1/15/13 | 2,498 | 22 | 3,305,646 |
| #2 | 0/14/15 | 2,495 | 22 | 3,301,023 | |
| #3 | 2/14/13 | 2,500 | 22 | 3,299,792 | |
| #4 | 1/13/15 | 2,497 | 22 | 3,295,129 | |
| #5 | 0/15/13 | 2,490 | 22 | 3,294,663 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 4,724 | 50 | 8,412,920 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 4,709 | 50 | 8,386,212 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 4,712 | 50 | 8,370,214 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 4,713 | 50 | 8,369,102 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 4,694 | 50 | 8,359,504 |
Mewtwo Mega Evolution
If you Mega Evolve
Every column uses the same safe Pokémon level — the highest level where the Max Mega Evolution still fits the league cap. Max Mega Evolve adds a +2 effective level bonus while Mega Evolved, but the Pokémon's real level stays the same.
| Mega Evolution | League | IV Rank | IVs | Stat Product | Max normal CP | Mega CP | Max Mega CP | PvP suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mewtwo (Mega X) | Mega Great League | #1 / 4096 | 0/13/15 | 100.00% | 773 at L7 | 1,145 at L7 | 1,499 at L7 | Within league cap |
| Mega Ultra League | #1 / 4096 | 0/15/10 | 100.00% | 1,462 at L13 | 2,165 at L13 | 2,499 at L13 | Meta rank #675 | |
| Mega Master League | #1 / 4096 | 15/15/15 | 100.00% | 4,724 at L50 | 6,910 at L50 | 6,993 at L50 | Meta rank #3 | |
| Mewtwo (Mega Y) | Mega Great League | #1 / 4096 | 2/15/15 | 100.00% | 721 at L6.5 | 1,123 at L6.5 | 1,499 at L6.5 | Within league cap |
| Mega Ultra League | #1 / 4096 | 3/15/15 | 100.00% | 1,378 at L12 | 2,142 at L12 | 2,499 at L12 | Meta rank #762 | |
| Mega Master League | #1 / 4096 | 15/15/15 | 100.00% | 4,724 at L50 | 7,267 at L50 | 7,354 at L50 | Meta rank #2 |
Mewtwo Stats in Pokémon GO
Mewtwo's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Ultra League
Mewtwo 1/15/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 22
- CP
- 2,498
- Attack
- 188.6
- Defense
- 123.4
- HP
- 142
Master League
Mewtwo 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,724
- Attack
- 264.7
- Defense
- 165.5
- HP
- 192
Mewtwo (Mega X)
Mewtwo (Mega X)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Ultra League
Mewtwo (Mega X) 0/15/10 (Best IV)
- Level
- 15
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 206.4
- Defense
- 119
- HP
- 123
Master League
Mewtwo (Mega X) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 6,910
- Attack
- 347.9
- Defense
- 193.3
- HP
- 204
Mewtwo (Mega Y)
Mewtwo (Mega Y)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Ultra League
Mewtwo (Mega Y) 3/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 14
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 207.9
- Defense
- 119
- HP
- 121
Master League
Mewtwo (Mega Y) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 7,267
- Attack
- 359.6
- Defense
- 200
- HP
- 204
Mewtwo Evolution
Mewtwo has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Separately from the evolution chain, it can Mega Evolve into Mewtwo (Mega X), Mewtwo (Mega Y).
A Shadow form of Mewtwo also exists in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Mewtwo in Pokémon GO PvP
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Mewtwo Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Mewtwo in Pokémon GO PvP?
Mewtwo's recommended PvP moveset is Psycho Cut with Psystrike and Shadow Ball.
Is Mewtwo good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Mewtwo is currently a strong PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #65.
What counters Mewtwo in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dialga (Origin), Zacian (Crowned Sword) and Zekrom are among the strongest current counters to Mewtwo in Master League.
What is Mewtwo weak to in Pokémon GO?
Mewtwo is weak to Bug (1.6×), Dark (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×).