Competitive Information for Mewtwo (Mega X) [Sword/Shield]
Psychic / Fighting
Abilities:
If this Pokemon flinches, its Speed is raised by 1 stage.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Mewtwo-mega-x? 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!
Say hello to Mewtwo-Mega-X, a renowned Pokémon that excels with Psychic and Fighting typing! It's a sight to see Mewtwo-Mega-X out in the 8th generation battlefield. It is weak to Fairy, Flying, and Ghost-typed attacks. Delve into Mewtwo-Mega-X's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Mewtwonite X
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Spe
Moveset:
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Foul Play
- Brick Break / Drain Punch
Dominating single battles, Mewtwo is a renowned Physical Sweeper. This moveset design focuses to crush rivals using forceful physical moves. With Steadfast, if Mewtwo flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. With a Mewtwonite X equipped to it, if held by a mewtwo, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Mewtwo recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Mewtwo-mega-x? 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: Mewtwonite X
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Rock Slide
- Foul Play / Double-Edge
Taking on double battles? Mewtwo is a glorious Physical Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming physical attacks. With Steadfast, if Mewtwo flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. Foul Play was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Mewtwonite X equipped to it, if held by a mewtwo, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Item: Mewtwonite X
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Foul Play
- Trick Room
Ready for single battles? Mewtwo is a iconic Offensive Trick Roomer. With Steadfast, if Mewtwo flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. With a Mewtwonite X equipped to it, if held by a mewtwo, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ 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-mega-x 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-mega-x.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Mewtwo-mega-x 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-mega-x
- 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-mega-x'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-mega-x
- Earthquake
- Ice Beam
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Stored Power
- Taunt
- Teleport
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Mewtwo-mega-x 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-mega-x'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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