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'''Mewtwo''' ({{ja|ミュウツー|Myūtsū}}, ''Mewtwo'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. Its return to the series was announced during the [[Nintendo Direct#Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50-Fact Extravaganza|''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' 50-Fact Extravaganza]] on October 23rd, 2014.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0BBGzfw0pQ Wii U - Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 50-Fact Extravaganza]</ref> Mewtwo is the first [[Downloadable content (SSB4)|downloadable]] character in ''Super Smash Bros.'' history, and was made available on April 28th, 2015.<ref name="DLCdate">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMedqo8mLaQ Nintendo Direct 4.1.2015]</ref> However, it was made available at no cost as early as April 15th, 2015 for players who registered both {{for3ds}} and {{forwiiu}} on Club Nintendo by March 31st, 2015.<ref name="DLCdate"/><ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Campaigns/Super-Smash-Bros-Club-Nintendo-Promotion/Super-Smash-Bros-Club-Nintendo-Promotion-937174.html Super Smash Bros. Club Nintendo Promotion]</ref>

Mewtwo is ranked 10th out of 55 on the [[tier list]], placing it in the A tier. This is a significant improvement from its low-tier placement in ''Melee'', where it was ranked 20th out of 26. Mewtwo boasts excellent mobility: in addition to retaining its very fast [[air speed]], its [[walk]]ing and [[dash]]ing speeds have become drastically faster, and it can now [[wall jump]].

**{{nerf|Neutral attack deals less damage (6% → 4% (hit 1), 2% → 1% (loop hits)) and the first hit can no longer [[lock]] opponents due to changes to jab resets.}}  

**{{buff|Down smash has increased knockback scaling (103 → 118), significantly improving its KO potential. It also has slightly increased range.}}

**{{change|Down smash's angle has been altered (361° → 55°).}}

**{{nerf|Neutral aerial's first eight hits now deal consistent damage (1%/2% → 1%); its last hit deals 2% less damage (6% → 4%), although its knockback was somewhat compensated (70 (base)/80 (scaling) → 40/110); and its landing hitbox has been removed.}}

**{{nerf|Forward aerial deals 1% less damage (14% → 13%), hindering its KO potential. It also has a shorter duration (frames 6-9 → 6-8).}}

**{{nerf|Forward aerial has increased ending lag (FAF 36 → 38).}}

**{{change|Due to the introduction of tripping in ''Brawl'', Mewtwo has received a floor attack after tripping, a darkness-infused swipe on both sides.}}

*{{nerf|Up smash's first hitbox's size decreased|6.2u|3u.}}

*{{buff|Neutral aerial's landing lag decreased|19 frames|16.}}

*{{buff|Down smash's knockback scaling increased|112|118, improving its KO potential.}}

*{{buff|Forward throw deals 2.5% more damage|10.5%|13%.}}

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Mewtwo English Announcer SSB4-SSBU.wav|English/Japanese

|desc-up=Closes its eyes and folds its arms as it telekinetically spins around on the spot while laughing ominously. Resembles the animation Mewtwo performs while using a physical move in the ''Pokémon Stadium'' games.  

 

''See also: [[:Category:Mewtwo professionals (SSB4)]]''

*{{Sm|Abadango|Japan}} (#13) - The best Mewtwo player of all time, as well as one of the best Japanese players of all time. Placed 1st at {{Trn|Pound 2016}}, 2nd at {{Trn|UGC Smash Open}}, 4th at {{Trn|CEO 2016}}, and 5th at both {{Trn|GENESIS 4}} and {{Trn|2GGC: Nairo Saga}}.

*{{Sm|Deathorse|Canada}} - The best Mewtwo player in Canada. Placed 7th at {{Trn|Canada Cup 2017}}, 9th at both {{Trn|DreamHack Montreal 2017}} and {{Trn|DreamHack Montreal 2018}}, and 13th at both {{Trn|Frostbite 2017}} and {{Trn|Get On My Level 2017}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Mistake}}, {{Sm|SuperGirlKels}}, and {{Sm|Myran}}. Ranked 12th on the [[Smash Canada Rankings]].

*{{Sm|MagiMagi|UK}} - The best Mewtwo player in Europe. Placed 2nd at {{Trn|Ys}}, 3rd at both {{Trn|Albion 2}} and {{Trn|European Smash 4 Pro Circuit Invitational Final Event}}, 7th at {{Trn|DAT BlastZone 25: The Silver Anniversary}}, and 9th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2018}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|CaptainZack}}, {{Sm|ANTi}}, and {{Sm|Ixis}}. Ranked 9th on the [[European Smash 4 Power Rankings]].

*{{Sm|Rich Brown|USA}} (#52) - One of the best Mewtwo players in the United States from 2016-2017. Placed 5th at {{Trn|2GGC: Midwest Mayhem Saga}}, 7th at {{Trn|2GGT: Fresh Saga}}, 13th at {{Trn|CEO Dreamland}}, and 17th at both {{Trn|EVO 2016}} and {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2016}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Nairo}}, {{Sm|Dabuz}}, and {{Sm|Kameme}}.

*{{Sm|SDX|USA}} (#45) - One of the best Mewtwo players in the world in 2018. Placed 1st at {{Trn|Super Smash Fight Club 3}}, 5th at {{Trn|The Big House 8}}, 7th at {{Trn|2GG: Hyrule Saga}}, and 9th at both {{Trn|Get On My Level 2018}} and {{Trn|Shine 2018}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Ally}}, {{Sm|Kameme}}, and {{Sm|WaDi}}.

*{{Sm|WaDi|USA}} (#26) - One of the best Mewtwo players of all time. Placed 5th at both {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2017}} and {{Trn|2GGC: MkLeo Saga}}, 7th at {{Trn|2GGT: Abadango Saga}}, 9th at {{Trn|Shine 2017}}, and 13th at {{Trn|EVO 2017}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|ZeRo}}, {{Sm|Ally}}, and {{Sm|Tweek}}.

Mewtwo's return to the series was initially met positively, as players had soon noticed its increased mobility, power and range, which in turn led to it being perceived as a mid-tier character. However, players also lamented the nerfs to Mewtwo's already poor endurance. When coupled with other issues that became more prominent over the time, players gradually started to agree that Mewtwo's improved offense was not sufficient enough to compensate, in a case similar to Ike. While these drawbacks saw Mewtwo's perception plummet, some players insisted that Mewtwo was underrated and that critics were too focused on its frailty to see its positive traits. As time went on, Mewtwo received buffs via game updates, most notably to its mobility and aerials. These improvements led it to be ranked 37th on the first tier list, which established it as a low-tier character like in ''Melee''.  

After Mewtwo's dashing speed was further increased in update 1.1.5, players such as {{Sm|Abadango}}, {{Sm|Rich Brown}} and {{Sm|WaDi}} began placing higher with it in tournaments, and showed that its powerful offensive potential now outweighed its defensive shortcomings. This resulted in a drastic improvement in Mewtwo's perception within the community, which was reflected in it being ranked 10th on the second tier list. This new ranking was notable for not only reassessing it as a top-tier character but for also being the largest tier rise between the first and second tier lists. Mewtwo's continued success led to it being ranked 9th on the third tier list, which reaffirmed its status as a top-tier character.  

Mewtwo comes with matching character trophies, which are unlocked as usual. However, its alt. trophy will also be automatically granted upon booting up the {{GameIcon|ssb4-u}} version. Its existing non-fighter trophy remains in the game, completely unchanged; both it and the Classic trophy are simply labeled as "Mewtwo" in-game.

:'''Mewtwo'''

::{{flag|ntsc}} ''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!''

::{{flag|pal}} ''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!''

{{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue (09/1998)|console2=3DS|game2=Pokémon X and Pokémon Y (10/2013)}}

:'''Mewtwo (Alt.)'''

::{{flag|ntsc}} ''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.''

 

::{{flag|pal}} ''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.''

 

{{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue (09/1998)|console2=3DS|game2=Pokémon X and Pokémon Y (10/2013)}}

 

::''Mewtwo's Final Smash starts as Mewtwo Mega Evolves into Mega Mewtwo Y. It then fires a huge psychic projectile that penetrates enemies and obstacles. This projectile doesn't do any damage, but it freezes every foe it hits in place. They can even be frozen midjump! Afterward, every foe hit with this projectile will take a powerful psychic hit to the head.''

 

:'''Mewtwo''' (non-fighter)

::''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.''

 

{{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue (09/1998)|console2=GBA|game2=Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen (09/2004)}}

 

MewtwoTrophy3DS.png|Non-fighter (3DS)

MewtwoTrophyWiiU.png|Non-fighter (Wii U)

MewtwoDLCTrophy3DS.png|Classic (3DS)

MewtwoAltTrophy3DS.png|Alt. (3DS)

MewtwoDLCTrophyWiiU.png|Classic (Wii U)

MewtwoAltTrophyWiiU.png|Alt. (Wii U)

PsystrikeTrophyWiiU.png|Final Smash (Psystrike)

*Despite being a veteran, Mewtwo was referred to as a “new fighter” when it was revealed to be DLC.  

**Additionally, while {{SSB4|Lucas}} and {{SSB4|Roy}}’s trophy descriptions directly mention their return, Mewtwo’s does not.

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