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Despite these strengths, Mewtwo packs some severe, glaring weaknesses, most notably in its weight and size. Mewtwo is tied for the seventh lightest character in the game and it is prone to losing stocks at low percents. Unlike the other characters in its weight class, Mewtwo is easier to hit and juggle because of how big and floaty it is, making matchups such as {{SSBU|Fox}} and {{SSBU|Falco}} notoriously difficult. Its slow double jump and lack of combo breaker moves, combined with the aforementioned downsides, leads to Mewtwo having a very poor disadvantage state (outside of recovery), made worse by its infamous tail hurtbox, making Mewtwo easier to be clipped by a lot of attacks while also adding extra risk to the usage of tail moves. | Despite these strengths, Mewtwo packs some severe, glaring weaknesses, most notably in its weight and size. Mewtwo is tied for the seventh lightest character in the game and it is prone to losing stocks at low percents. Unlike the other characters in its weight class, Mewtwo is easier to hit and juggle because of how big and floaty it is, making matchups such as {{SSBU|Fox}} and {{SSBU|Falco}} notoriously difficult. Its slow double jump and lack of combo breaker moves, combined with the aforementioned downsides, leads to Mewtwo having a very poor disadvantage state (outside of recovery), made worse by its infamous tail hurtbox, making Mewtwo easier to be clipped by a lot of attacks while also adding extra risk to the usage of tail moves. | ||
Overall, while Mewtwo possesses strong tools and high KO power, as well as a powerful projectile and combo game courtesy of Shadow Ball, it is difficult for it to find consistency due to its undesirable combination of being a very large and lightweight character. As a result, Mewtwo rarely sees representation in competitive play, with | Overall, while Mewtwo possesses strong tools and high KO power, as well as a powerful projectile and combo game courtesy of Shadow Ball, it is difficult for it to find consistency due to its undesirable combination of being a very large and lightweight character. As a result, Mewtwo rarely sees representation in competitive play, with tournament results mainly coming from {{Sm|WaDi}} prior to his leave from competitive play. | ||
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On the contrary, [[down smash]] is safe on shield and is notorious for causing immense shield damage if it connects. Nonetheless, it is still a risky move to use in the neutral game, due to it having the most amount of start-up among all of Mewtwo's smash attacks and being one of the few down smashes in the entire game to only hit on one side. In contrast, [[Up smash]] has the quickest start-up of all Mewtwo's smash attacks and is a great anti-air to catch forced landings, but also has the highest ending lag and is generally the most punishable move in Mewtwo's moveset. [[Forward smash]] has decent range, can be angled and is Mewtwo's most powerful smash attack in terms of knockback when spaced (being able to KO at mid percentages while close to the edge) and can potentially allow it to dodge attacks via shifting its hurtbox, since it leans back just before charging it, but has noticeable ending lag and is also not safe on shield if landed at close range. These traits make Mewtwo one of the strongest characters in the game in terms of outright KO power, though it is optimal for players to not play too close to opponents with quick movement, disjointed range, or attacks that are fast enough to punish any mistakes. However, Mewtwo can also use its great ground and air speed to mix up approaches and punish mistakes using these moves, making it necessary for high-level players to recognize when to approach offensively. | On the contrary, [[down smash]] is safe on shield and is notorious for causing immense shield damage if it connects. Nonetheless, it is still a risky move to use in the neutral game, due to it having the most amount of start-up among all of Mewtwo's smash attacks and being one of the few down smashes in the entire game to only hit on one side. In contrast, [[Up smash]] has the quickest start-up of all Mewtwo's smash attacks and is a great anti-air to catch forced landings, but also has the highest ending lag and is generally the most punishable move in Mewtwo's moveset. [[Forward smash]] has decent range, can be angled and is Mewtwo's most powerful smash attack in terms of knockback when spaced (being able to KO at mid percentages while close to the edge) and can potentially allow it to dodge attacks via shifting its hurtbox, since it leans back just before charging it, but has noticeable ending lag and is also not safe on shield if landed at close range. These traits make Mewtwo one of the strongest characters in the game in terms of outright KO power, though it is optimal for players to not play too close to opponents with quick movement, disjointed range, or attacks that are fast enough to punish any mistakes. However, Mewtwo can also use its great ground and air speed to mix up approaches and punish mistakes using these moves, making it necessary for high-level players to recognize when to approach offensively. | ||
Mewtwo's aerials are some of the best in the game, with generally quick start-up, low landing lag, long range and great power. [[Forward aerial]] is a claw swipe that serves as a safe poke when spaced on landing, a useful combo starter at low percentages, and a reliable KO option; it is considered by many to be among the best forward aerials in the game due to its safety, speed, and power. [[Neutral aerial]] consists of Mewtwo emitting electricity from its hands and feet for multiple hits, before launching opponents away with a large electricity discharge surrounding its full body. The move is a capable combo starter at all percentages, and is a safe poke when it is spaced sufficiently; it is also Mewtwo's best out-of-shield option due to his aerial speed allowing it to safely escape pressure (compared to committing to its laggy up smash). Though | Mewtwo's aerials are some of the best in the game, with generally quick start-up, low landing lag, long range and great power. [[Forward aerial]] is a claw swipe that serves as a safe poke when spaced on landing, a useful combo starter at low percentages, and a reliable KO option; it is considered by many to be among the best forward aerials in the game due to its safety, speed, and power. [[Neutral aerial]] consists of Mewtwo emitting electricity from its hands and feet for multiple hits, before launching opponents away with a large electricity discharge surrounding its full body. The move is a capable combo starter at all percentages, and is a safe poke when it is spaced sufficiently; it is also Mewtwo's best out-of-shield option due to his aerial speed allowing it to safely escape pressure (compared to committing to its laggy up smash). Though his forward and neutral aerials are fast and threatening, they are only slightly disjointed and the former lacks range. This makes Mewtwo's approach game with these moves significantly weaker against opponents that have long weapons or strong projectiles. | ||
[[Back aerial]] is Mewtwo's second slowest aerial, primarily being used to wall out offstage opponents who have poor range and/or recoveries. However, it can be beaten out by disjoints easily, cannot reliably hit close to ground at any height, and leaves Mewtwo's tail very vulnerable if it whiffs. Since it swings its tail upwards, it is also less effective when Mewtwo is falling downwards, and is better used while Mewtwo is rising from its midair jump. As a result, it cannot fulfill the role of giving Mewtwo good effective range in the neutral game. [[Up aerial]] is one of Mewtwo’s best moves, as it has decent start up, short end and landing lag, covers a large arc starting directly in front of Mewtwo’s face, and has incredibly strong power. Altogether, these traits make the move relatively safe to use in neutral and excellent for punishing landings or reckless edgeguards. [[Down aerial]] has the most startup of Mewtwo's aerials, but is a very strong [[meteor smash]] when sweetspotted, has a decently disjointed hitbox directly beneath Mewtwo that can [[Edge#2_frame_punish|two frame punish]], and can also serve as a situational combo starter at low to medium percentages. | [[Back aerial]] is Mewtwo's second slowest aerial, primarily being used to wall out offstage opponents who have poor range and/or recoveries. However, it can be beaten out by disjoints easily, cannot reliably hit close to ground at any height, and leaves Mewtwo's tail very vulnerable if it whiffs. Since it swings its tail upwards, it is also less effective when Mewtwo is falling downwards, and is better used while Mewtwo is rising from its midair jump. As a result, it cannot fulfill the role of giving Mewtwo good effective range in the neutral game. [[Up aerial]] is one of Mewtwo’s best moves, as it has decent start up, short end and landing lag, covers a large arc starting directly in front of Mewtwo’s face, and has incredibly strong power. Altogether, these traits make the move relatively safe to use in neutral and excellent for punishing landings or reckless edgeguards. [[Down aerial]] has the most startup of Mewtwo's aerials, but is a very strong [[meteor smash]] when sweetspotted, has a decently disjointed hitbox directly beneath Mewtwo that can [[Edge#2_frame_punish|two frame punish]], and can also serve as a situational combo starter at low to medium percentages. | ||
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Mewtwo has surprisingly good range for a lightweight fighter. All of its smash attacks have [[disjointed]] hitboxes that allow them to beat out attacks safely; this is especially evident with up smash, as using it at the right time can prevent any [[stall-then-fall]]s. Forward smash can be angled up or down to catch an airborne opponent or to edgeguard low recoveries, respectively. Mewtwo's tail attacks also offer excellent range, despite not being as disjointed. Its back aerial in particular offers very large coverage behind Mewtwo and can be used in decently quick succession, making it a useful walling tool against opponents with low range attacks. Its tilts also use its tail, so they have good range as well. Tying into this is its aforementioned mobility; Mewtwo's extremely fast horizontal movement speed grants it a very potent punishment game with its range, allowing it to bait approaches and easily punish them with its long-reaching moves. | Mewtwo has surprisingly good range for a lightweight fighter. All of its smash attacks have [[disjointed]] hitboxes that allow them to beat out attacks safely; this is especially evident with up smash, as using it at the right time can prevent any [[stall-then-fall]]s. Forward smash can be angled up or down to catch an airborne opponent or to edgeguard low recoveries, respectively. Mewtwo's tail attacks also offer excellent range, despite not being as disjointed. Its back aerial in particular offers very large coverage behind Mewtwo and can be used in decently quick succession, making it a useful walling tool against opponents with low range attacks. Its tilts also use its tail, so they have good range as well. Tying into this is its aforementioned mobility; Mewtwo's extremely fast horizontal movement speed grants it a very potent punishment game with its range, allowing it to bait approaches and easily punish them with its long-reaching moves. | ||
To compensate for its large size, Mewtwo is granted with traits and unique defensive options that allow him to escape pressure. Its forward and back rolls have among the longest traveling distances in the game, making them deceptively effective for movement compared to those of other characters of similar size. Its [[edge attack]] has among the longest ranges out of the roster, allowing it to punish ledgetrapping attempts. All of its air dodges render it invisible; combined with its fast air speed and moderate air acceleration, Mewtwo can play mind games with its aerial drift while invisible. Offstage, Mewtwo's incredibly long-distanced recovery enables | To compensate for its large size, Mewtwo is granted with traits and unique defensive options that allow him to escape pressure. Its forward and back rolls have among the longest traveling distances in the game, making them deceptively effective for movement compared to those of other characters of similar size. Its [[edge attack]] has among the longest ranges out of the roster, allowing it to punish ledgetrapping attempts. All of its air dodges render it invisible; combined with its fast air speed and moderate air acceleration, Mewtwo can play mind games with its aerial drift while invisible. Offstage, Mewtwo's incredibly long-distanced recovery enables him to use air dodges and safely recover in situations when many other fighters wouldn't. In addition, using a neutral air dodge immediately after using Mewtwo's double jump causes it to immediately gain height while maintaining intangibility and invisibility, making it useful to mix up opponents in the air. Mewtwo's Teleport travels a significant distance and can be used very quickly out of shield (frame 9 intangibility) as a long-ranged evasive maneuver, allowing it to gain more favorable stage positioning and space from aggressive opponents – especially when teleporting off of platforms to avoid pressure. And though it is brief, Disable provides intangibility frames just before Mewtwo emits the light from its eyes, giving it niche defensive use with good timing even in the air where the projectile cannot be [[Priority|clanked]] with. | ||
Despite Mewtwo's strengths, it has some noticeable weaknesses, the most glaring of which is its infamously poor endurance. Mewtwo's very light weight makes it easy to KO, while its tall frame, average falling speed and below average gravity make it easier to combo compared to other characters of its weight class. Furthermore, Mewtwo lacks an effective aerial move to disrupt combos, and an attempt to Teleport out of a combo can be interrupted due to its startup or punished due to its noticeable ending lag and momentum. And compared to all other characters in the game, Mewtwo is also unable to reliably double jump out of juggling pressure due to it taking a noticeable amount of time for his hurtbox to shift vertically. However, its aerial speed and recovery mix-ups can mitigate some of these shortcomings. | Despite Mewtwo's strengths, it has some noticeable weaknesses, the most glaring of which is its infamously poor endurance. Mewtwo's very light weight makes it easy to KO, while its tall frame, average falling speed and below average gravity make it easier to combo compared to other characters of its weight class. Furthermore, Mewtwo lacks an effective aerial move to disrupt combos, and an attempt to Teleport out of a combo can be interrupted due to its startup or punished due to its noticeable ending lag and momentum. And compared to all other characters in the game, Mewtwo is also unable to reliably double jump out of juggling pressure due to it taking a noticeable amount of time for his hurtbox to shift vertically. However, its aerial speed and recovery mix-ups can mitigate some of these shortcomings. | ||
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As a result, Mewtwo is a character with a fairly high learning curve, as it has to capitalize on reads more often than not because of its frailty and susceptibility to pressure. While Mewtwo's moveset may not be as versatile as other characters, such as {{SSBU|Wolf}}'s, it makes up for it with comparatively huge power and damage output. In short, Mewtwo has the attack power and range of an archetypal heavyweight, yet retains the combo game and mobility of a lightweight. | As a result, Mewtwo is a character with a fairly high learning curve, as it has to capitalize on reads more often than not because of its frailty and susceptibility to pressure. While Mewtwo's moveset may not be as versatile as other characters, such as {{SSBU|Wolf}}'s, it makes up for it with comparatively huge power and damage output. In short, Mewtwo has the attack power and range of an archetypal heavyweight, yet retains the combo game and mobility of a lightweight. | ||
Mewtwo's competitive potential is up for debate as of now. Some professional players believe that Mewtwo should be ranked as a higher end mid tier character due to its excellent mobility and damage racking game. Conversely, other players consider placing it as a low tier due to its large hurtbox and light weight, as well as its potent neutral game being toned down slightly. Mewtwo itself has a small playerbase, but the players who are dedicated to maining it, such as {{Sm|WaDi}}, have managed to achieve respectable placements. | |||
==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== | ==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== | ||
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|neutralinfdmg=0.8% (loop), 2.5% (last) | |neutralinfdmg=0.8% (loop), 2.5% (last) | ||
|neutraldesc=Extends its arm to emit a small burst of energy. Repeatedly pressing the attack button causes Mewtwo to sway its arm up and down to emit multiple bursts of energy before finishing with an energy-infused upward swipe. The first hit can [[jab reset]]. It is one of the most damaging neutral attacks in the game (especially when backed up against a wall or edge), and is usually able to deal around 20%-30%, even if the opponent uses optimal [[SDI]]. | |neutraldesc=Extends its arm to emit a small burst of energy. Repeatedly pressing the attack button causes Mewtwo to sway its arm up and down to emit multiple bursts of energy before finishing with an energy-infused upward swipe. The first hit can [[jab reset]]. It is one of the most damaging neutral attacks in the game (especially when backed up against a wall or edge), and is usually able to deal around 20%-30%, even if the opponent uses optimal [[SDI]]. | ||
|ftiltname=Tail Whip ({{ja|テイルウィップ|Teiru Uippu}}) | |ftiltname= Tail Whip ({{ja|テイルウィップ|Teiru Uippu}}) | ||
|ftiltdmg=12% (near), 11% (mid), 10% (far) | |ftiltdmg=12% (near), 11% (mid), 10% (far) | ||
|ftiltdesc=Swings its tail forward. It is surprisingly strong for a tilt attack, with its near hitbox KOing at around 80% near the edge and even its far hitbox KOing at around 120%. It can be angled up to function as an anti-air, and angled down to hit opponents hanging on the ledge. Its long range and high power allows it to function as an effective whiff punish, especially out of a pivot. | |ftiltdesc=Swings its tail forward. It is surprisingly strong for a tilt attack, with its near hitbox KOing at around 80% near the edge and even its far hitbox KOing at around 120%. It can be angled up to function as an anti-air, and angled down to hit opponents hanging on the ledge. Its long range and high power allows it to function as an effective whiff punish, especially out of a pivot. | ||
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|dairdesc=A backflipping stomp that emits a burst of energy from Mewtwo's foot. It is Mewtwo's most damaging aerial attack. It is also a very powerful [[meteor smash]] when sweetspotted in the air and has a rather large disjoint that extends below Mewtwo's foot, making it useful for edgeguarding and 2 frame punishes. It comes out on frame 15, however, which is the highest amount of startup lag out of Mewtwo's aerials. Its sourspot boasts respectable power and can combo into tilts at low percentages and aerials at medium percentages, or even KO outright at around 140%. | |dairdesc=A backflipping stomp that emits a burst of energy from Mewtwo's foot. It is Mewtwo's most damaging aerial attack. It is also a very powerful [[meteor smash]] when sweetspotted in the air and has a rather large disjoint that extends below Mewtwo's foot, making it useful for edgeguarding and 2 frame punishes. It comes out on frame 15, however, which is the highest amount of startup lag out of Mewtwo's aerials. Its sourspot boasts respectable power and can combo into tilts at low percentages and aerials at medium percentages, or even KO outright at around 140%. | ||
|grabname=Psychic ({{ja|サイコキネシス|Saikokineshisu}}, ''Psychokinesis'') | |grabname=Psychic ({{ja|サイコキネシス|Saikokineshisu}}, ''Psychokinesis'') | ||
|grabdesc=[[bulbapedia:Psychic (move)|Telekinetically]] holds an opponent. Mewtwo's grab range and speed are average | |grabdesc=[[bulbapedia:Psychic (move)|Telekinetically]] holds an opponent. Mewtwo's grab range and speed are average. | ||
|pummelname=Dark Shock ({{ja|ダークショック|Dāku Shokku}}) | |pummelname=Dark Shock ({{ja|ダークショック|Dāku Shokku}}) | ||
|pummeldmg=1.3% | |pummeldmg=1.3% | ||
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Initially, the community's perception on Mewtwo was better than in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', where it was widely considered a top tier character due to Mewtwo's improved KO power, its endurance (its main weakness) being seemingly toned down thanks to increased weight, and benefits from the universal mobility changes. As such, many players believed Mewtwo would become a high tier character or even reassert itself as a top tier character, with the potential to be one of the best characters in the game. This initial opinion didn't stick, however, as Mewtwo's flaws became more prominent. Most notoriously, Mewtwo's extended tail hurtbox caused it to be clipped by many attacks from a noticeable range. Additionally, its disadvantage state has been significantly nerfed due to its larger hurtbox and the changes to air dodging. Due to these nerfs, Mewtwo had little impact in ''Ultimate''{{'}}s early metagame, with most of Mewtwo's playerbase from ''SSB4'' dropping it in favor of other characters. Although {{Sm|SDX}} saw initial success with the character, he would also eventually drop the character, leaving Mewtwo with no high-level representation. | Initially, the community's perception on Mewtwo was better than in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', where it was widely considered a top tier character due to Mewtwo's improved KO power, its endurance (its main weakness) being seemingly toned down thanks to increased weight, and benefits from the universal mobility changes. As such, many players believed Mewtwo would become a high tier character or even reassert itself as a top tier character, with the potential to be one of the best characters in the game. This initial opinion didn't stick, however, as Mewtwo's flaws became more prominent. Most notoriously, Mewtwo's extended tail hurtbox caused it to be clipped by many attacks from a noticeable range. Additionally, its disadvantage state has been significantly nerfed due to its larger hurtbox and the changes to air dodging. Due to these nerfs, Mewtwo had little impact in ''Ultimate''{{'}}s early metagame, with most of Mewtwo's playerbase from ''SSB4'' dropping it in favor of other characters. Although {{Sm|SDX}} saw initial success with the character, he would also eventually drop the character, leaving Mewtwo with no high-level representation. | ||
Game updates addressed some of Mewtwo's biggest flaws to varying degrees, and dedicated mains such as {{Sm|Zenkai}} and {{Sm|????}} began to gather respectable placements online. In addition, Mewtwo received meaningful buffs during the COVID-19 pandemic, and saw online success from players such as {{Sm|WaDi}} and {{Sm|Chewie}} | Game updates addressed some of Mewtwo's biggest flaws to varying degrees, and dedicated mains such as {{Sm|Zenkai}} and {{Sm|????}} began to gather respectable placements online. In addition, Mewtwo received meaningful buffs during the COVID-19 pandemic, and saw online success from players such as {{Sm|WaDi}} and {{Sm|Chewie}}. However, following the return of offline competitive play, Mewtwo's results continued to remain sparse, with WaDi being the only player who consistently saw respectable placements with the character, and even then his results with Mewtwo were often complemented with other characters. As it stands, opinions on Mewtwo have improved since the early metagame, but remain worse than its reputation during the ''SSB4'' days, and it ranks 66th on the current tier list, at the top of the D+ Tier. | ||
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=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: Psychic Control== | =={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: Psychic Control== | ||
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*Datamining Mewtwo's sound files revealed that its defeated voice clip when KO'd by reaching 0 HP during its final stock in [[Stamina Mode]] has a "Japanese" variant, much like its victorious voice clips. However, the clip is otherwise identical to the "international" variant. | *Datamining Mewtwo's sound files revealed that its defeated voice clip when KO'd by reaching 0 HP during its final stock in [[Stamina Mode]] has a "Japanese" variant, much like its victorious voice clips. However, the clip is otherwise identical to the "international" variant. | ||
*Mewtwo is the only playable Pokémon in ''Ultimate'' whose special moveset contains more than 4 moves from the ''Pokémon'' {{iw|bulbapedia|core series}}. | *Mewtwo is the only playable Pokémon in ''Ultimate'' whose special moveset contains more than 4 moves from the ''Pokémon'' {{iw|bulbapedia|core series}}. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
