Competitive Information for Mewtwo [Sword/Shield]
Psychic
Abilities:
If this Pokemon is the target of a foe's move, that move loses one additional PP.
While this Pokemon is active, it prevents opposing Pokemon from using their Berries.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Mewtwo? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Prepare for battle with Mewtwo, a top-notch Pokémon boasting Psychic attributes. It's to see Mewtwo show up as a Sword/Shield opponent. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks. Want to master Mewtwo's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psystrike / Psychic
- Foul Play
- Thunderbolt
- Ice Beam
For those intense single battles, Mewtwo is a esteemed Special Sweeper. This moveset was constructed to crush rivals using powerful special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Mewtwo's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Mewtwo's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Mewtwo is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psystrike
- Calm Mind
- Fire Blast / Aura Sphere
- Ice Beam
Mewtwo excels as a illustrious Special Sweeper during single battles. It is designed to crush rivals using heavy-hitting special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Mewtwo's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Mewtwo is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. This Psycho Killer Mewtwo Build is from Smogon.Com
"Simple" may be the first adjective to come to mind when discussing this set, but "strong" isn't too far behind. Once Mewtwo finds an opportunity to sneak in a Calm Mind, its massive Special Attack, Speed, and coverage will do the rest. Unless the opponent has one of the very few checks to Mewtwo, he or she will probably lose at least one Pokemon.The chosen moves give Mewtwo the best coverage in general. Psystrike works as a generic STAB move and is Mewtwo's best attack against Chansey, Blissey, Kyogre, and Ho-Oh; however its main draw is that it essentially allows Mewtwo to work as a mixed sweeper, since it calculates damage based on their Defense stat, while still working off Mewtwo's superior Special Attack. Ice Beam hits Lugia and the Giratina formes hard, while Fire Blast and Aura Sphere both thrash Steel-types who resist Psychic and Ice. The choice between Fire Blast and Aura Sphere depends on the threats you need to cover. Fire Blast will put the hurt on Jirachi, Bronzong, and Metagross while Aura Sphere dents Dialga, Tyranitar, Heatran, and Dark Arceus. It is worth noting however that Fire Blast is boosted by sun and weakened by rain. Depending on what weather you expect to battle in, you might want to emphasize or forgo Fire Blast. Finally, should coverage be your primary concern, you can use all four attacks without Calm Mind.
◆ Calm Mind is a status move (raises your Mewtwo's special attack and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Fire Blast is a special 110-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Aura Sphere is a special 80-base power Fighting-type move (this move does not check accuracy).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Mewtwo? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psystrike / Psychic
- Incinerate / Flamethrower
- Foul Play
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
Prepare for double battles with Mewtwo as a prominent Special Sweeper. This approach seeks to overwhelm foes with forceful special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Mewtwo's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Mewtwo's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Mewtwo is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Incinerate is a special 60-base power Fire-type move (destroys the foes berry/gem).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Item: Room Service / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Psystrike / Psychic
- Foul Play
- Thunderbolt
- Trick Room
Taking on single battles? Mewtwo is a prestigious Offensive Trick Roomer. Life Orb boosts the power of Mewtwo's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Mewtwo is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. With a Room Service equipped to it, if trick room is active, Mewtwo's speed is lowered by 1 stage then the Room Service gets consumed.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Mewtwo can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Mewtwo.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Mewtwo can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Mewtwo
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Moves: Nasty plot + Stored power
- Moves: Stored power + Psych up
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Detect, Endure, Magic Coat, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Will-O-Wisp, Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Mewtwo's stats
- Agility
- Amnesia
- Ancient Power
- Bulk Up
- Calm Mind
- Charge Beam
- Curse
- Nasty Plot
- Power-Up Punch
- Skull Bash
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Mewtwo
- Earthquake
- Ice Beam
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Stored Power
- Taunt
- Teleport
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Mewtwo in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Mewtwo's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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