Editing Mewtwo (SSB4)

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:{{Cquote|Mewtwo Strikes Back!|cite=Introduction Tagline}}

'''Mewtwo''' ({{ja|ミュウツー|Myūtsū}}, ''Mewtwo'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. Mewtwo was confirmed to return to the series as a playable character during the [[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 50-Fact Extravaganza]] on October 23rd, 2014 and was made available to the public on April 28th, 2015; however, it was available early as a free download beginning on April 15th for players who registered both {{forwiiu}} and {{for3ds}} on Club Nintendo before March 31st, 2015.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Campaigns/Super-Smash-Bros-Club-Nintendo-Promotion/Super-Smash-Bros-Club-Nintendo-Promotion-937174.html]</ref>. Its appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'' makes it the first [[downloadable content|downloadable character]] in ''Super Smash Bros.'' history; it also makes it the second of three ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' characters that were cut from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' to return for ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', succeeding {{SSB4|Dr. Mario}} and preceding {{SSB4|Roy}}.

Mewtwo is now voiced by Keiji Fujiwara, replacing Masachika Ichimura from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. As in ''Melee'', Mewtwo has fully voiced victory quotes in Japanese (which are re-recorded versions of its ''Melee'' quotes), though they were removed for international versions. Its phrases, and most of its grunts and other voice clips, are inspired by those from ''Melee''.

Mewtwo is currently ranked 37th out 56 on the tier list, placing it in the F tier. This is a notable improvement from its ranking of 21st out of 26 in ''Melee'', though it is still the lowest-ranked DLC character. Mewtwo's mobility has noticeably improved and its entire moveset has been generally reworked to be less awkward and more usable than before. Many of its attacks have been improved, with [[Confusion]] and [[Disable]] in particular becoming much more useful, while its ground, air, and grab games have become very potent. However, it remains held back by its vulnerability to combos and juggling, as well as its abysmal endurance, the latter of which is worsened due to a slight increase in its already tall frame and its weight having been drastically reduced to being the second lightest in the game, surpassed only by {{SSB4|Jigglypuff}}. Mewtwo's other issues include its [[approach]] being weakened by the general changes of ''Brawl'' and ''SSB4'' removing [[wavedash]]ing and [[moonwalk]]ing and weakening [[dash-dancing]], while its attacks have become slower.

However, Mewtwo's current position remains a heavy subject of debate; its numerous useful buffs received from update 1.1.5 make it much more rewarding than it was in ''Melee'' and has even lead to it gaining some noteworthy tournament representation and results, the most notable of which being {{Sm|Abadango}} winning [[Pound 2016]] mainly using Mewtwo.

Mewtwo has polarizing characteristics: it has fast [[dashing]] and [[air speed]]s, making it a very mobile character, which is complemented by its above average damage output. However, it is the second [[Weight|lightest]] character in the game, and despite its high air speed, it has the third lowest [[air acceleration]], average [[gravity]] and falling speeds, and a large overall frame, making landings and approaches safely difficult. Many of Mewtwo's attacks are from its long-reaching tail, but it deals more damage at close range.

Mewtwo's throws are among the most potent in ''SSB4'', giving it a very threatening grab game despite it being toned down from ''Melee''. Its forward throw has a very high damage output that makes it very useful to refresh its most [[stale-move negation|stale]] moves. Its back and up throws are among the strongest throws in the game, making them reliable KOing options. Despite its down throw having no true combo potential, it can still lead into a plethora of moves if the opponent does not react properly due to it launching them just out of counterattacking range. Despite this, Mewtwo's grab has low range, especially for a character of its size. This can often result in its grab missing from a range where players would expect it would surely connect from.

Mewtwo's ground game is a mixed bag; while it is long-ranged and powerful, all but a few of its ground moves (including down smash and down tilt) suffer from noticeable ending lag. As a result, its ground moves are risky to use if it they do not connect or are shielded. Its jab is very useful, as it is easily capable of leading into a [[jab cancel]] and it can out-prioritize many moves. This enables Mewtwo to better utilize its effective grab game, quickly initiate combos when followed up by its up or down tilts, or act as a setup to [[Disable]]. It's Up tilt can lead into an Up Smash if it lands at the start of the move. Unlike its other tilts, Mewtwo's forward tilt is powerful enough to KO, particularly near the ledge. Mewtwo's dash attack, while punishable, still provides respectable range and knockback while it's late hit being able to hit opponents if they roll away from Mewtwo. Finally, its smash attacks all have above average strength; up smash in particular is the most powerful and fastest of the three, while it can also function as a powerful anti-air option.

In comparison to its ground game, Mewtwo's aerial game is highly potent. Its air dodge makes it completely disappear for a brief time, which can make it difficult to track for the opposing player, while also being the fastest in the game, ending on frame 28. Its aerial moves deal respectable damage, high knockback and the ability to combo into themselves. Neutral aerial has a long lasting active hitbox that can [[Shield stab]], outlast airdodges and start combos if landing as the enemy is being hit, although it loses this hitbox when Mewtwo lands. Mewtwo's forward aerial boasts impressive startup, power, and range alongside the ability to combo into itself at low percentages and the ability to KO at higher percentages. Its back aerial is similar to the forward aerial, but has a slow startup to offset the very large sweeping hitbox behind itself while also possessing the ability to combo into itself before becoming a KO option at high percentages. It's long range can also hit opponents waiting on the ledge even when they are not immediately at the ledge, making it a useful move to return to the stage with if Mewtwo is facing away from the stage. Mewtwo's up aerial is a standard sweeping attack of moderate power. Its down aerial is somewhat fast for a meteor smash and it can KO at high percentages. However, it is the slowest of its aerials, and has the most landing lag. This, combined with the move not having much in terms of combo ability makes it its worst aerial move, though it is still decent overall.

Finally, its special moves are powerful, although risky, much like its ground game. [[Shadow Ball]] is one of the strongest and fastest projectiles in the game when fully charged. [[Teleport]]'s ending lag, momentum, and startup have been increased since ''Melee'', and while these traits make it generally more risky to use when warping to the floor due losing its ability to play [[mindgame]]s (due to its animation being different from its airdodge), it is still useful due to its range and because it renders Mewtwo invulnerable for a split second as well as giving it considerable horizontal momentum. [[Confusion]] and [[Disable]], both of which were notorious in ''Melee'' for being virtually useless, have been buffed considerably and now help in Mewtwo's neutral game.

Mewtwo's buffed Confusion helps its defense due to it now being a proper [[reflect]] and also helps its offense due to it acting as a long-range command grab, which can enable it to grab even highly disjointed attacks such as {{SSB4|Ike}}'s forward smash. Confusion also helps Mewtwo's recovery somewhat due to granting it a slight vertical boost when used in midair and can completely reverse aerial momentum and direction. Disable now immobilizes the opponent longer depending on how damaged they are and has decreased cooldown. In a setup recently popularized by Abadango, Mewtwo can footstool the opponent, cancel the footstool jump with his second jump, and cancel that second jump with disable. If timed correctly, it is inescapable and allows Mewtwo to deal large damage or even net a KO. Despite their vast improvements, however, Confusion and Disable have noticeable ending lag.

Despite Mewtwo's strengths, it has notable and exploitable weaknesses. Like {{SSB4|Fox}}, the most notable of them is its frailty; Mewtwo's tall frame combined with its low weight makes it very easy to KO, but its tall frame coupled with its average falling speed and high enough gravity make Mewtwo an easier character to combo than other characters of its size such as {{SSB4|Rosalina}} and {{SSB4|Palutena}}. This leads to Mewtwo being brought to KO percentages more easily than potentially any other character in the game. However, unlike Fox, it is also susceptible to juggling due to its gravity being low enough and lacking a long-lasting down aerial move to cover its landing although it can use Teleport to go under the opponent as a risky choice.  

In general, Mewtwo's playstyle is very similar to Palutena's with her default moveset, with a slightly higher risk but a much higher reward. Like Palutena, Mewtwo must use defensive maneuvers to keep opponents from performing rushdowns and gaining the advantage at all costs, being hindered with an even taller frame and lighter weight than her. However, rather than being forced to [[turtling]] as she is, Mewtwo is more mobile in the air and has a more powerful and reliable projectile and reflector, a notably higher overall damage output than her, a better grab game despite its combo throw being worse than her's, and significantly better frame data. This makes Mewtwo an odd combination between a defensive punishment-oriented character and a speedy glass cannon that sacrifices attack speed for damage and power. Ultimately, this classifies Mewtwo as a high risk, high reward character like {{SSB4|Little Mac}} and {{SSB4|Jigglypuff}}; due to possessing a number of KOing options that have capable reach (two of which are throws), yet being burdened with very light weight and a susceptibility to combos and juggling, it will have to capitalize on reads more often than not.  

In a similar manner to {{SSB4|Ike}}, Mewtwo was initially regarded poorly, with Mewtwo's case being due to its most serious flaws from ''Melee'' being worsened, which in turn saw it have low representation and poor results. After being buffed heavily in updates 1.1.3 and 1.1.5, Mewtwo has received more representation and better results in the western scene. Notable performances include Blue defeating {{sm|Nairo}} and Mew² defeating {{sm|Mew2King}}. This resulted in Mewtwo being regarded as a much better character within the western scene than initially thought, with most players considering it to be a mid-tier character at minimum. However, most recently, Japanese player Abadango won [[Pound 2016]] using Mewtwo almost exclusively, defeating many notable players such as Marss, VoiD, and Ally. In light of Abadango's performance, many players have no doubt in considering Mewtwo to be a useful high-tier character, in stark contrast to its initial low-tier placements.

==Changes from ''Melee''==

Mewtwo has been overall buffed in the transition from ''Melee'' to ''SSB4''. While some of its major weaknesses, most notably its survivability, have been further worsened, it has received some important buffs to its weaker aspects, such as mobility and special moves.

First and foremost, Mewtwo has received many notable improvements; for instance, its aerials are better (its down aerial being the most heavily buffed in the game in terms of power), with highly reduced landing lag and added power. It also no longer has the worst [[tech]] in the game. More specifically, two specials that were previously viewed as useless, Disable and Confusion, were buffed in speed, usage, and the capability to chain into combos. Confusion in particular is now able to transfer projectiles to Mewtwo's ownership, improving its offense, defensive play against projectiles, and assisting in mindgames. Mewtwo's smash attacks were also buffed, with significant increases in knockback being applied to both its forward smash and up smash, improving its previously poor KO ability. Mewtwo can also dash significantly faster, which greatly helps its ground game and Mewtwo's overall mobility. Also, Mewtwo retains a very powerful up throw and a forward throw that can both deal respectable damage and help refresh moves affected by [[stale-move negation]]. The removal of directional air dodging and more landing lag with an air dodge is also a significant buff to its Shadow Ball, which can be used to trap landings much more easily. The new air dodge mechanics also give Mewtwo an option when attempting to land. Finally, its new wall jump improves its recovery options.

However, Mewtwo has received significant nerfs, especially to its survivability. One of Mewtwo's biggest nerfs in this transition is a large decrease to its already low [[weight]] (now being a mere six units heavier than {{SSB4|Jigglypuff}}) and a slight increase to its already tall hurtbox, making Mewtwo significantly easier to KO. [[Teleport]], formerly one of its reliable defensive options, has more landing lag, weakening its mix-up utility and its ability to escape pressure. Many of Mewtwo's attacks also have slightly more start-up. The loss of [[wavedashing]] also harms Mewtwo, as it aided its combo game and approach in ''Melee''. The removal of [[double jump canceling]] is a double-edged sword. Although it improves Mewtwo's recovery, it also weakens its combo game, as with the loss of wavedashing. Its throw-oriented combo game has been toned down significantly; the removal of chain grabbing as well as the generally slower fall speeds means Mewtwo can no longer chain grab with its up or down throws, while its down throw now has slightly more ending lag, making it one of the only characters with a down throw that cannot combo properly.  

Overall, Mewtwo has been re-balanced so that its moveset is generally more consistent than in ''Melee'', but its survivability, approach and combo options have been nerfed due to its lighter weight and the changes in mechanics from ''Melee'' to ''SSB4''. Additionally, Mewtwo is at a distinct disadvantage in a [[custom moveset]] environment since it lacks custom moves due to its status as a [[DLC|downloadable character]]. As such, Mewtwo still has a rather high learning curve and risky playstyle, though it still functions as a rather effective glass cannon.

*{{change|Mewtwo's design has undergone a few changes, much like the other playable Pokémon in ''SSB4''. It now has a slightly smaller head, lighter skin and slightly more bulbous fingers, which makes Mewtwo more closely resemble its most recent appearances in the ''Pokémon'' core series. However, its initial trophy does not use this updated design.}}

*{{change|Mewtwo's front side now faces the screen regardless of which direction it is looking.}}

*{{change|Mewtwo is less vocal overall, as it no longer uses a sound effect when using [[Confusion]], [[Disable]] and battering items.}}

*{{nerf|Mewtwo is [[weight|lighter]] (85 → 74), now being the second lightest character in the game.}}

*{{buff|Mewtwo [[walking|walks]] faster (1.0 → 1.2).}}

*{{buff|Mewtwo [[dash]]es faster (1.4 → 2.05), going from being tied for the tenth slowest in ''Melee'' to the seventh fastest in ''SSB4''.}}

*{{buff|Mewtwo's [[air speed]] is faster (1.2 → 1.25), giving it the third fastest air speed.}}

*{{buff|Mewtwo's fast falling speed is faster (2.3 → 2.4). When combined with the new air dodge mechanics, this can help Mewtwo land easier.}}

*{{nerf|Mewtwo is slightly taller, making it easier to hit and more susceptible to combos in certain situations.}}

*{{buff|[[Short hop]]s, full [[jump]]s, and double jumps are slightly higher.}}

*{{buff|Mewtwo can now [[wall jump]].}}

*{{buff|[[Crouch]] is lower.}}

*{{change|The removal of [[double jump cancel]]ing both helps and hinders Mewtwo. It improves Mewtwo's recovery, as it can now use aerials or air dodges while keeping its momentum. However, it also hinders Mewtwo's combo potential.}}

*{{nerf|The removal of [[wavedash]]ing and [[moonwalk]]ing and the weakening of [[dash-dancing]] all significantly hinder Mewtwo's approach.}}

*{{nerf|The removal of [[chain grab]]bing hinders Mewtwo's damage racking ability, as it can no longer chain grab with its up or down throws.}}

*{{buff|[[Tech]]'s animations has been changed. It is now more traditional, making it harder for Mewtwo to be [[tech-chase]]d.}}

*{{change|Some of Mewtwo's tail-based attacks do not match their trails.}}

*{{change|Dash swings no longer hit multiple times.}}

*{{nerf|Neutral attack deals less damage (6% → 4% (first hit), 2% → 1% (loop)).}}

*{{buff|Neutral attack has decreased ending lag (30 → 25). Its neutral infinite also comes out 2 frames earlier (frame 8 → 6), has decreased ending lag (30 → 25) and now has a finisher, an upward swipe.}}

*{{change|Neutral infinite's animation has been slightly changed. Mewtwo now moves its body and its attacking arm is slightly bent instead of pointing straight forward.}}

*{{buff|Sweetspotted dash attack has been improved deals 1% more damage (9% → 10%) and increased knockback, improving its KO potential.}}

*{{nerf|Dash attack's lingering hitbox's lasts 9 frames shorter.}}

*{{change|Dash attack's animation has been slightly changed. Mewtwo now performs a palm thrust while supporting its dominant hand with its other hand, rather than a double palm thrust.}}

*{{nerf|Forward tilt has increased ending lag (32 → 36), comes out 2 frames later (frame 6 → 8) and lasts 1 frame shorter (6-8 → 6-7).}}

*{{nerf|Down tilt deals less damage (9% → 5% (near), 5% → 4% (far)), comes out 1 frame later (frame 5 → 6) and lasts 1 frame shorter (5-7 → 6-7).}}

*{{buff|Down tilt has decreased ending lag (30 → 21).}}

*{{nerf|Up tilt comes out 2 frames later (frame 6 → 8).}}

*{{change|Up tilt deals less damage (10%/8%/6%/5% → 6%/5%/4.5%/4%/3%). However, the decreased damage output improves its combo and aerial follow-up potentials.}}

*{{buff|Up tilt has decreased ending lag (32 → 30).}}

*{{buff|All smash attacks have decreased ending lag (60 → 53 (forward), 80 → 69 (up), 60 → 44 (down)).}}

*{{buff|Forward smash has increased knockback across all hitboxes, a larger hitbox (2u → 3u) and its sweetspot is easier to land than the sourspot. Its hitbox duration is also 1 frame longer. Sourspotted forward smash deals 4% more damage (12% → 16%).}}

*{{nerf|Forward smash has slightly less range and the move also comes out 1 frame later (frame 18 → 19). Sweetspotted forward smash deals 1% less damage (20% → 19%), but its knockback has been somewhat compensated.}}

*{{change|Forward smash's start-up animation has slightly changed. Mewtwo now rears back both arms to one side, rather than rearing back each arm to each side.}}

*{{buff|Up smash deals 1% more damage (16% → 17%) and is significantly stronger, now being able to KO under 75% when fully charged and all of its hits land. The first six hits also connect together better.}}

*{{change|Up smash's initial hitbox is very slightly smaller, but it connects together better into the first six hits, which are also slightly larger. The last hit has slightly less vertical range, but slightly more horizontal range.}}

*{{buff|Down smash has increased knockback growth (103 → 118) and has slightly more range.}}

*{{nerf|Down smash comes out 1 frame later (frame 20 → 21).}}

*{{nerf|All aerial attacks' landing lag was not fully compensated for the removal of [[L-canceling]], instead resulting in their lag being increased (17/8 (normal/L-canceled) → 13 (neutral), 25/12 → 14 (forward), 28/14 → 17 (back), 20/10 → 13 (up), 28/14 → 18 (down)).}}

*{{buff|Neutral, forward and down aerials have decreased ending lag (55 → 46 (neutral), 40 → 38 (forward), 58 → 46 (down)).}}

*{{change|Neutral, forward, back and up aerials autocancel later (37> → 46> (neutral), 35> → 36> (forward), 30> → 38> (back), 33> → 36> (up)). While its neutral aerial is unable to autocancel from a short hop, Mewtwo's slightly increased jump height enable its forward, back and up aerials to autocancel from a short hop.}}

*{{nerf|Neutral aerial deals 8% less damage (20% → 12%) and comes out 2 frames later (frame 5 → 7). It has also lost its landing hitbox.}}

*{{buff|Neutral aerial's first eight hits connect together better and its last has a larger hitbox that deals increased knockback.}}

*{{change|Neutral aerial's animation has been slightly changed. The electricity now flashes green, yellow, blue, cyan and purple at varying intervals instead of flashing mauve and cyan at a consistent rate.}}

*{{nerf|Forward aerial deals 1% less damage (14% → 13%) and lasts 1 frame shorter.}}

*{{buff|Forward aerial has increased horizontal range, knockback and comes out 1 frame earlier (frame 6 → 5). Its hitboxes are also more disjointed from Mewtwo's arm.}}

*{{change|Forward aerial's angle is more diagonal, which allows it to string into itself in another way. Its KO potential is also horizontal rather than vertical.}}

*{{change|Forward aerial's animation has been slightly changed. Mewtwo now swipes in a scooping motion instead of turning its body inward towards its swiping direction.}}

*{{nerf|Back and up aerials have increased ending lag (32 → 40 (back), 38 → 40 (up)).}}

*{{buff|Back aerial has increased horizontal range (5.1 → 5.5 (x-axis offset)).}}

*{{nerf|Back aerial comes out 1 frame later (frame 12 → 13).}}

*{{buff|Near up aerial deals 1% more damage (10% → 11%). It also has improved combo potential, can KO much earlier near the upper blast line and lasts 1 frame longer.}}

*{{nerf|Mid and far up aerial deals less damage (11% → 10% (mid), 14% → 9% (far)). It also comes out 1 frame later (frame 9 → 10).}}

*{{change|Up aerial's sweetspot is now placed near Mewtwo's body as opposed to the tip of its tail, no longer having a tipper.}}

*{{nerf|Aerial sweetspotted down aerial deals 1% less damage (16% → 15%).}}

*{{buff|Down aerial is now significantly stronger, comes out 3 frames faster (18 frames → 15), lasts 2 frames longer (2 → 4) and autocancels earlier (45> → 42>), now autocanceling from a short hop due to Mewtwo's increased jump height. Its hitboxes are also much larger and more disjointed from Mewtwo's leg, increasing its vertical and horizontal range below it.}}

*{{change|Down aerial's animation has been slightly changed. Mewtwo now thrusts its leading foot downward in a more pronounced stomping motion and exudes more darkness visual effects.}}

*{{nerf|Standing and dash [[grab]]s increased ending lag (32 → 36 (standing), 40 → 43 (dash)). Dash grab also comes out 1 frame later (frame 8 → 9).}}

*{{nerf|[[Pummel]] deals 1% less damage (3% → 2%).}}

*{{buff|Pummel is faster.}}

*{{buff|Forward throw deals 2.5% more damage. (10.5% → 13%). Its [[Shadow Ball]]s are larger and pass through the thrown opponent, improving their reliability.}}

*{{nerf|Forward throw's Shadow Balls do not travel as far as they did in ''Melee''.}}

*{{change|Forward throw's animation has been changed. Mewtwo now levitates and has one of its feet planted down during the throw.}}

*{{nerf|Back and down throws deal less damage (11% → 10% (back), 11% → 9% (down)). The lower damage outputs in particular make back throw slightly weaker.}}

*{{change|Back throw's animation has been changed. Mewtwo now levitates and then throws an opponent in a backhanded motion without looking behind itself.}}

*{{nerf|Up throw has decreased knockback (100 (base)/70 (growth) → 72/65), hindering its KO potential to the point that it KOs 20%-30% later. It also has slightly increased lag, making it more punishable at low percentages. However, it is still the strongest up throw in the game if DI is taken into account and if [[platform]]s are not taken into account.}}

*{{buff|Down throw is slightly faster.}}

*{{nerf|Down throw has slightly increased ending lag, hindering its combo and set-up potentials to the point that it now requires hard reads.}}

*{{change|Down throw has an altered angle (69° → 74°).}}

*{{change|Down throw's animation has been slightly changed. Mewtwo now does a front flip instead of a full body spin.}}

*{{buff|Fully charged [[Shadow Ball]] is much stronger, has a larger hitbox and has increased range.}}

*{{nerf|Shadow Ball's charging time has increased and it no longer has a hitbox while charging.}}

*{{change|Shadow Ball's movement pattern is less erratic. While this increases its accuracy, this makes its trajectory more predictable.}}

*{{change|Darkness now emanates from both of Mewtwo's hands instead of just one while saving a fully charged Shadow Ball.}}

*{{nerf|[[Confusion]] deals ≈0.9505% less damage (10% → ≈9.0495%).}}

*{{buff|Confusion now functions like a traditional [[Reflection|reflector]], as it changes reflected projectiles to Mewtwo's ownership and it has a damage multiplier (1.4x).}}

*{{buff|Aerial Confusion gives Mewtwo a slight vertical boost after its first use, giving it recovery potential.}}

*{{change|Confusion now consists of eight small hits instead of one large hit.}}

*{{change|Confusion's animation has been changed. It now appears as a ripple of psychic energy rather than as a flash of energy, which makes it very closely resemble the animation it has used since ''Pokémon Black'' and ''White Versions''.}}

*{{change|[[Teleport]] provides Mewtwo with a small amount of forward and/or backward momentum. However, it plays out its momentum-granting ending lag even if Mewtwo re-appears on the ground, leaving it open for half a second.}}

*{{nerf|Teleport's animation has slightly changed. It now appears different from its air dodge, removing its mindgame potential.}}

*{{change|Teleport has increased start-up, making it slightly easier to punish. However, the increased start-up improves Teleport's maneuverability.}}

*{{buff|[[Disable]]'s stun duration has increased and its ending lag has decreased, improving its set-up potential.}}

*{{nerf|Disable deals 1% and minor knockback to an aerial opponent instead of launching or [[tumbling]] them.}}

*{{change|Disable's animation has been slightly changed. Mewtwo now tilts its head at an angle and its eyes turn green.}}

*{{change|Mewtwo now has a [[Final Smash]], [[Psystrike]]. Mewtwo undergoes {{s|bulbapedia|Mega Evolution}} to become Mega Mewtwo Y and then immediately uses {{s|bulbapedia|Psystrike}}, a powerful sphere of psychic energy that is fired from its palm. Psystrike is able to pass through walls and if it hits any opponents, they are then launched after a powerful mental shock.}}

Mewtwo has been heavily buffed as of update [[1.1.5]]. Some of its attacks have had their damage outputs increased, their lag decreased, and their hitboxes' sizes and durations increased, all of which improve its offense. Additionally, update 1.1.3 made Mewtwo considerably faster by increasing its walking and dashing speeds, which enables it to chase after opponents and thus allows it to mix up its playstyle to sport a more consistent offensive presence alongside its typically defensive presence. Mewtwo's dash speed was increased even further in update 1.1.5, now being slightly faster than Sheik's. Said update also slightly increased Mewtwo's incredibly light weight, which marginally improved its survivability issues. Mewtwo also slightly benefits from the changes to shield mechanics brought about by updates [[1.1.0]] and [[1.1.1]]; the universal increase to [[shieldstun]] allows Shadow Ball, some of its sweetspotted attacks and [[Confusion]]-reflected projectiles (such as a reflected [[Timber|tree]], a reflected fully charged [[Charge Shot]] or a reflected fully charged Shadow Ball) to heavily damage a shield. Due to these aforementioned changes, Mewtwo is considered much more viable than it was upon release, with many players considering it to be a solid high-tier, as opposed to its current low-tier status.

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

*{{nerf|Up smash's initial hitbox size decreased.}}

*{{buff|Air dodge's animation slightly changed. If Mewtwo air dodges while holding an item, the item will disappear as well. This enables Mewtwo to avoid giving away its location, although this can be mitigated if its name tag is visible or if {{GameIcon|ssb4-3ds}}the bottom screen marker is placed on it.}}

|neutralname=&nbsp;

|neutralinfdmg=1% (loop), 2% (finisher)

|neutraldesc=Extends its arm and releases repeated pulses of dark energy, finishing with an energy-infused swipe. The first hit can be [[jab cancel]]ed, which allows Mewtwo to combo it with another neutral attack, a throw or any other attack.

|ftiltname=&nbsp;

|ftiltdesc=Swings its tail forward. Can be angled and has good range, but has low knockback.

|utiltname=&nbsp;

|utiltdesc=Backflips and strikes opponents with its tail. Deals more damage the closer the opponent is to Mewtwo, has high range, and can hit opponents near Mewtwo's back. Can juggle point blank opponents with two or more hits.

|dtiltname=&nbsp;

|dtiltdmg=5% (near), 4% (far)

|dtiltdesc=Sweeps its tail 180°. Has respectable utility due to being Mewtwo's fastest tilt, a good [[out of shield]] option and Mewtwo's best combo starter, being able to combo into a neutral, forward or up aerial, an up smash and more.

|dashname=&nbsp;

|dashdesc=Lunges forward and performs a dark energy-infused palm thrust. Its clean sweetspot has above average knockback. Depending on the hitbox it hits with and the opponent's damage, it can combo into neutral, forward and up aerials.

|fsmashname=&nbsp;

|fsmashdesc=A double palm thrust that releases a blast of dark energy. Moderate start-up, but rather low ending lag and powerful enough to KO quite reliably. KOs around 114% while the sourspot KOs around 122%.

|usmashname=&nbsp;

|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|1}} (hits 1-6), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|10}} (last hit)

|usmashdesc=Thrusts its arm upward and conjures a galaxy-shaped swirl of dark energy. Can miss small opponents, but the last hit deals the highest knockback out of any of Mewtwo's smash attacks. Good for trapping aerial opponents, particularly those near the edge. KOs around 107% if all of its hits connect.

|dsmashname=&nbsp;

|dsmashdesc=Extends its arm downward and launches a burst of dark energy from its fingertip near its feet. Similar to forward smash, but also has the benefit of having slightly less ending lag. One of the few down smashes that does not hit on both sides. KOs around 111%.

|nairname=&nbsp;

|nairdmg=1% (hits 1-8), 4% (last hit)

|nairdesc=Discharges electricity around itself, with the last hit launching the opponent back. The hitbox stays at Mewtwo's body, but the move has lost its landing hitbox from ''Melee'', meaning opponents could end up close to it if the move ends early. Regardless, it is a good move for disrupting opponents.

|fairname=&nbsp;

|fairdesc=A dark energy-infused swipe. One of the fastest and most powerful forward aerials in the game, having 5 frames of start-up and KOing around 143%. At lower percentages, it can easily be used as a follow-up after a down tilt or a neutral aerial. It can also combo into itself at lower percents as well.

|bairname=&nbsp;

|bairdesc=Whips its tail behind it. It has highly disjointed range, but deals more damage when the opponent is closer to Mewtwo's body like its other tail-based attacks.

|uairname=&nbsp;

|uairdesc=Backflips and strikes opponents with its tail, similarly to its up tilt. Does more damage when the opponent is closer to Mewtwo's body. As it has mainly a vertical hitbox, it is unable to hit opponents beside Mewtwo.  

|dairname=&nbsp;

|dairdesc=Backflips and performs a downward arcing, dark energy-infused stomp. It has decently fast start-up in proportion to its very high knockback growth, being a powerful [[meteor smash]] when sweetspotted. Grounded opponents are launched diagonally upward with high knockback, which further makes it a very good KOing option.

|grabname=&nbsp;

|grabdesc=Telekinetically grabs a nearby opponent.

|pummelname=&nbsp;

|pummeldesc=Zaps the opponent. Average speed.

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|fthrowdmg=3% (throw), 2% (Shadow Balls)

|fthrowdesc=Telekinetically throws the opponent diagonally in the air before firing five Shadow Balls at them. As of update 1.1.0, it is tied with {{SSB4|Ganondorf}} and max [[aura]] {{SSB4|Lucario}}'s forward throws as the most damaging forward throws in the game. However, the Shadow Balls can be reflected if the opponent wears a [[Franklin Badge]].

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|bthrowdesc=Telekinetically throws the opponent backward. Has good KOing potential at high percents near the edge, starting at 132%. One of the strongest back throws in the game.

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|uthrowdesc=Telekinetically swirls the opponent around its body before launching them upward. A reliable KOing option starting at 135% on middleweights without [[rage]]. While its knockback is surpassed only by {{SSB4|Charizard}}'s as of update 1.0.8, the angle it launches opponents makes it KO significantly earlier, as DI has very little effect on it. With proper DI, this throw retains the strongest vertical trajectory even when Charizard is landing on a platform, although Charizard's surpasses it when Charizard's up throw lands on high platforms, such as the ones on [[Battlefield (SSB4)|Battlefield]] and [[Town and City]].

|dthrowname=&nbsp;

|dthrowdesc=Telekinetically slams the opponent to the ground and spins to whip them with its tail. It has low knockback and somewhat high ending lag. As a result, it cannot properly combo into most of its moves and its only use is to react to an opponent's options and punish it.

|floorfdesc=Levitates and spins around, striking opponents with its tail.

|floorbdesc=Same as its frontal floor attack.

|floortdesc=Gets up and swipes on both sides.

|edgedesc=Gets up and swipes its tail in front of itself.

|nsdefname=Shadow Ball

|nsdefdmg=2.5% (uncharged), 25% (fully charged)

|nsdefdesc=Charges a large, dark purple sphere of dark energy. It can then be fired immediately or can be [[charge cancel|cancelled]], then charged up again. While its charge time is quite long, a fully charged Shadow Ball is one of Mewtwo's viable KOing options, as it KOs around 112%. If used in midair, the recoil will moderately propel Mewtwo backward, which can help or hinder its recovery. A fully charged Shadow Ball has [[transcendent priority]], but can still cancel out certain projectiles. Deals a great amount of [[shield damage]] if fully charged, but not quite enough to break one.

|nsc1name=N/A

|ssdefname=Confusion

|ssdefdmg=≈9.0495% (throw), 1.4x (reflected projectiles)

|ssdefdesc=Summons a ripple of psychic energy. Has impressive utility due to functioning as a [[grab]], a [[reflection|reflector]] and even a recovery option. As a grab, the ripple spins opponents around and leaves them [[tumbling]] downward, dropping them in front of Mewtwo and allows it to follow-up with other attacks. As a recovery option, its first use in midair gives Mewtwo a slight vertical boost.

|ssc1name=N/A

|ssc2dmg=

|ssc2desc=

|usdefname=Teleport

|usdefdesc=Disappears and then reappears soon after in a different place. It is completely invulnerable during the move. It has less ending lag if warping directly back onto the ground, while it gives Mewtwo some horizontal momentum if ended in midair.

|usc1name=N/A

|dsdefname=Disable

|dsdefdmg=1%

|dsdefdesc=Crouches slightly and immediately launches a minuscule spark of psychic energy from its eyes toward the opponent, [[stun]]ning them. It only works if the opponent is facing Mewtwo and making eye contact with it. If the opponent is in the air, they are slightly launched backward with set knockback. Useful at high percentages to guarantee a KO, but difficult to land. It should be noted that Disable can be [[Reflection|reflected]] by a particularly vigilant opponent.

|fsdesc=Mega Evolves into Mega Mewtwo Y and performs {{s|bulbapedia|Psystrike}}, its signature move in the ''Pokémon'' games. Psystrike is a powerful sphere of psychic energy that plows through both foes and walls, and any opponent caught will be stunned before being launched by an intense, mind-shattering blow.

|desc=Emerges from a large mass of dark energy and then falls gently to the ground. It is similar to {{SSB4|Lucario}}'s on-screen appearance, albeit with dark energy involved instead of [[aura]].

|desc-up=Closes its eyes and folds its arms as it levitates on the spot, spinning around as it laughs sinisterly. This taunt returns from ''Melee''.

|desc-side=Surrounds itself in a flame-like field of dark energy, similarly to {{SSB4|Lucario}}'s up taunt.

|desc-down=Faces the screen while its eyes glow, thrusts its arm towards the screen, and emits a small spark of dark energy while posing similarly to its official art in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.}}

|desc-1=Motions towards itself with its arm further from the screen.

|desc-2=Draws its arms toward itself and strikes a pose.

|desc-jp=Mewwwww-two!

|victory-desc=A small excerpt of the music that would play on the title screen of [[bulbapedia:Generation I|''Pokémon Red'', ''Blue'' and ''Green Versions'']].

|desc-1=Turns its back to the screen and looks back over its shoulder, saying "Hmm..." In the Japanese version, it says "{{ja|私はなぜ ここにいるのか|Watashi wa naze koko ni iru no ka}}...？", which translates to "Why am I here?"

|desc-2=Thrusts its hand forward, emits dark energy from its body, and growls. Appears very similar to its down taunt. In the Japanese version, it says "{{ja|私はまけるわけにはいかない|Watashi wa makeru wake ni wa ikanai}}！", which translates to "I cannot lose!"

|desc-3=Does a single spin and then poses while laughing ominously and emitting a flame-like field of dark energy around itself. In the Japanese version, it says "{{ja|愚かな|Orokana}}！", which translates to "Foolish!"

===Notable players===

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Mewtwo comes with matching character trophies, which are unlocked as usual, though its Alt. trophy will also be automatically granted on start-up in 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.

::{{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)}}

::{{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)

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==[[List of Super Smash Bros. 4 character trailers#Mewtwo|Trailers]]==

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MewtwocomparisonSSB4.png|The differences in Mewtwo's models between {{for3ds}} and {{forwiiu}}. The latter version's model was used for its official artwork on Club Nintendo prior to its official trailer.

Mewtwoisontheway.png|The teaser confirming Mewtwo's return.

Mewtwo_SSB4_Screen-1.jpg|Mewtwo's appearance in {{forwiiu}}.

Mewtwo_SSB4_Screen-2.jpg|Fighting {{SSB4|Fox}}.

Mewtwo_SSB4_Screen-3.jpg|Forward throw.

Mewtwo_SSB4_Screen-4.jpg|Down smash.

Mewtwo_SSB4_Screen-5.jpg|With [[Mew]].

Mewtwo_SSB4_Screen-6.jpg|Using [[Disable]].

Mewtwo_SSB4_Screen-7.jpg|Transforming into Mega Mewtwo Y...

Mewtwo_Final_Smash.jpg|...and then using its [[Psystrike]], its [[Final Smash]].

Mewtwo_SSB4_Screen-9.jpg|Mewtwo attacking {{SSB4|Toon Link}} in {{for3ds}}.

Mewtwo_SSB4_Screen-10.jpg|Fighting {{SSB4|Greninja}}.

*Mewtwo's official artwork is posed nearly identically to its official ''Melee'' artwork.

*As a likely callback to ''Melee'', Mewtwo has only one voice clip for when it is KO'd.

*Mewtwo folds its arms in several of its animations, including its up taunt, {{b|Hammer|item}} animation, up tilt, [[helpless]], [[asleep]] and [[teeter]], result screen animations, and its [[screen KO]] animation.

*The visual trails left by Mewtwo's tail attacks change color depending on the costume chosen.

*Prior to update 1.0.7, it was possible to access buggy versions of Mewtwo's custom special moves via a glitch involving shared {{SSB4|Mii Fighter}}s. Most of these crash the game, with the exception of both variations of [[Confusion]], a non-functional version of [[Disable]] that sends Mewtwo into its helpless state, and a version of Disable which zooms the camera in on Mewtwo and temporarily slows down time, all of which have limited functionality. It is unclear whether the glitch involved accessing custom moves that were incomplete or data not intended for use of custom moves. One of the variations of Mewtwo's glitched custom Confusion is very similar to the [[soul breaker]] glitch. It is speculated that these were unfinished custom specials and that DLC characters were intended to have customs. While the glitch was removed by update 1.0.7, it was still possible to view replays containing these special moves prior to update 1.0.8.

*Mewtwo is the only veteran DLC character with a new voice actor, and the only character in ''SSB4'' to speak only in the Japanese version.

*Mewtwo is the only DLC character to have been free to download through a special offer.

*Mewtwo is the only DLC character who does not share [[equipment]] types with any other DLC character.

*Mewtwo's non-fighter trophy has different features than the design of it as a playable character, such as having smaller eyes, a shorter tail, and a lighter shade of purple for its midsection and tail. Mewtwo's playable model and trophy are modeled after [[bulbapedia:M01|the first Pokémon movie]], differing slightly from Mewtwo's model in ''Pokémon X'' and ''Y'', which has larger and rounder eyes than either of the two to match Mewtwo's official art by Ken Sugimori.

*Mewtwo's light weight in ''SSB4'' contradicts its weight specified in the Pokédex, where it is listed as weighing 269 pounds; in ''SSB4'', Mewtwo is only six units heavier than Jigglypuff despite it being more than twenty times heavier than the latter, which weighs only 12.1 pounds according to the Pokédex. This is seemingly due to its telekinetically-induced anti-gravity.

==References==  

 

[[Category:Characters (SSB4)]]