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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Like [[Charizard]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' and [[Lucario]], Mewtwo draws inspiration from a particular member of its species depicted in the ''Pokémon'' anime. In Mewtwo's case, it is based on the {{iw|bulbapedia|Mewtwo|original series}} from ''Pokémon: The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back'' and the TV special ''Mewtwo Returns'', although it also makes some references to the {{iw|bulbapedia|Mewtwo|Best Wishes series}} from ''Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening'' and ''Genesect and the Legend Awakened'':
*Like [[Charizard]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' and [[Lucario]], Mewtwo draws inspiration from a particular member of its species depicted in the ''Pokémon'' anime. In Mewtwo's case, it is based on the {{iw|bulbapedia|Mewtwo|original series}} from ''Pokémon: The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back'' and the TV special ''Mewtwo Returns'', although it also makes some references to the {{iw|bulbapedia|Mewtwo|Best Wishes series}} from ''Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening'' and ''Genesect and the Legend Awakened'':
**It is voiced by Masachika Ichimura in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', the Japanese voice actor for the first Mewtwo, which is emulated by Keiji Fujiwara in ''SSB4''. Its quotes in the Japanese versions of both games have it boast about its power and question its existence, much like the first Mewtwo did on several occasions.
**It is voiced by Masachika Ichimura in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', the Japanese voice actor for the first Mewtwo, which is emulated by Keiji Fujiwara in ''Smash 4''. Its quotes in the Japanese versions of both games have it boast about its power and question its existence, much like the first Mewtwo did on several occasions.
**Despite its two counterparts having English voice actors, Mewtwo from ''Super Smash Bros.'' series has yet to receive a proper English voice actor. In non-Japanese versions, Mewtwo's voice clips are mostly modified grunts from its respective Japanese voice actor. It shares this trait with [[Cloud]], the [[Luminary]], and [[Sephiroth]].
**Despite its two counterparts having English voice actors, Mewtwo from ''Super Smash Bros.'' series has yet to receive a proper English voice actor. In non-Japanese versions, Mewtwo's voice clips are mostly modified grunts from its respective Japanese voice actor. It shares this trait with [[Cloud]], the [[Luminary]], and [[Sephiroth]].
**It can use {{iw|bulbapedia|Shadow Ball|move}} like the first Mewtwo. Its presence in Mewtwo's moveset is notable, as it appeared in the first movie before it even appeared in the {{s|bulbapedia|core series}}.
**It can use {{iw|bulbapedia|Shadow Ball|move}} like the first Mewtwo. Its presence in Mewtwo's moveset is notable, as it appeared in the first movie before it even appeared in the {{s|bulbapedia|core series}}.
**It can undergo {{s|bulbapedia|Mega Evolution}} into Mega Mewtwo Y like the second Mewtwo.
**It can undergo {{s|bulbapedia|Mega Evolution}} into Mega Mewtwo Y like the second Mewtwo.
***This creates a coincidental resemblance to [[bulbapedia:Mewtwo (Adventures)|the Mewtwo of the ''Pokémon Adventures'' manga]], which is likewise depicted similarly to the original series' Mewtwo, albeit with the capability to Mega Evolve into both Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y.
**It can use its signature move, {{iw|bulbapedia|Psystrike|move}}, like the second Mewtwo. However, Psystrike has a unique design and functions differently in ''Smash'' compared to how it looks and functions in the games and the anime.
**It can use its signature move, {{iw|bulbapedia|Psystrike|move}}, like the second Mewtwo. However, Psystrike has a unique design and functions differently in ''SSB4'' compared to how it looks and functions in the games and the anime.
***Incidentally, Psystrike's animation was updated in {{s|bulbapedia|Generation VII}} to resemble its depiction in ''Smash''.
***Incidentally, Psystrike's animation was updated in {{s|bulbapedia|Generation VII}} to resemble its depiction in ''SSB4''.
**Its character introduction tagline in ''Smash 4'', "Mewtwo Strikes Back!", references ''The First Movie''{{'}}s full English title.
**Its character introduction tagline in ''SSB4'', "Mewtwo Strikes Back!", references ''The First Movie''{{'}}s full English title.
**Its [[Boxing Ring#Character titles|Boxing Ring character title]], "A Legend Reawakens", references ''Genesect and the Legend Awakened''{{'}}s English title.
**Its [[Boxing Ring#Character titles|Boxing Ring character title]], "A Legend Reawakens", references ''Genesect and the Legend Awakened''{{'}}s English title.
*Mewtwo is the only playable {{s|bulbapedia|Legendary Pokémon}} in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. As such, it is also the only playable Pokémon without evolutionary relatives.
*Mewtwo is the only playable {{s|bulbapedia|Legendary Pokémon}} in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. It is also the only playable Pokémon without evolutionary relatives, and the only playable Pokemon that is of a genderless species.
**Despite this, it does have a form of kinship with another Pokémon. In Mewtwo's case, it is one half of the {{s|bulbapedia|Mew duo}}.
**Despite this, it does have a form of kinship with another Pokémon. In Mewtwo's case, it is one half of the {{s|bulbapedia|Mew duo}}.
*Mewtwo's status as a [[Weight|lightweight]] in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series contradicts its weight in the {{s|bulbapedia|Pokédex}}, where it is listed as weighing 269 pounds. This is seemingly attributed to its telekinetically-induced anti-gravity. A similar case applies to [[Rosalina]].
*Mewtwo's status as a [[Weight|lightweight]] in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series contradicts its weight in the {{s|bulbapedia|Pokédex}}, where it is listed as weighing 269 pounds/122 kg. This is seemingly attributed to its telekinetically-induced anti-gravity. A similar case applies to [[Rosalina]].
*Mewtwo and Lucario are the only two playable Pokémon characters whose on-screen appearance does not involve them emerging from a {{s|bulbapedia|Poké Ball}}.
*Mewtwo and Lucario are the only two playable Pokémon characters whose on-screen appearance does not involve them emerging from a {{s|bulbapedia|Poké Ball}}.
*Mewtwo is the only playable Pokémon in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series not to be voiced by its international voice actors in non-Japanese versions. [[Pikachu]], [[Pichu]] and [[Charizard]] retain their Japanese voice actors in almost all international media.
*Mewtwo is the only playable Pokémon in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series not to be voiced by its international voice actors in non-Japanese versions. [[Pikachu]], [[Pichu]] and [[Charizard]] retain their Japanese voice actors in almost all international media.
*Jean-Marc Delhausse, the French voice actor for the [[announcer]] (in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' only), [[Lucario]], and some [[Poké Ball]] Pokémon, voices Mewtwo in the French dub of the ''Pokémon'' anime. However, he does not voice Mewtwo in the French versions of ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' and ''SSB4'', as the respective Japanese voice actors' grunts are present in all Western language versions.
*In all its appearances, Mewtwo only holds one item with its hands. In this case, it is the [[Parasol]] while gliding down. Otherwise, it uses telekinesis to make items float in front of it.
*In all its appearances, Mewtwo only holds one item with its hands. In this case, it is the [[Parasol]] while gliding down. Otherwise, it uses telekinesis to make items float in front of it (for the Hammer and the Golden Hammer, Mewtwo makes them spin around it with the head pointed forward).
*By default, Mewtwo has the fastest air speed of every ''Melee'' newcomer.
*By default, Mewtwo has the fastest air speed of every ''Melee'' newcomer.
**Mewtwo also has the third fastest air speed to [[Jigglypuff]] and [[Yoshi]], despite having the same air speed as the latter in ''Melee'', thus also making it the second fastest ''Pokemon'' character in every ''Smash'' game where it is playable.
**Mewtwo also has the third fastest air speed to [[Jigglypuff]] and [[Yoshi]], despite having the same air speed as the latter in ''Melee'', thus also making it the second fastest ''Pokemon'' character in every ''Smash'' game where it is playable.
*Mewtwo is the only Pokémon not to share a reveal trailer with another character.
*Mewtwo is the only genderless playable character from the ''Pokémon'' series. While all Pokémon in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series are generally referred to with gender-neutral pronouns, all other playable Pokémon can be male or female, with some playable Pokémon even having gender-specific alternate costumes in ''Ultimate''.
*Mewtwo is the first playable ''Pokemon'' character whose alternate costumes solely change its coloration.
*Mewtwo, [[Zero Suit Samus]], [[Bayonetta]], [[Terry]], and [[Sephiroth]] are the only characters whose down smash attacks only hit the opponent in front of them, as opposed to hitting opponents on both sides. Although [[Lucas]] and [[Robin]]'s down smashes function similarly, the first hitbox of Lucas' can potentially hit a character behind him, whereas Robin's can hit opponents on both sides while he is wielding the Levin Sword.
*Mewtwo, [[Zero Suit Samus]], [[Bayonetta]], [[Terry]], and [[Sephiroth]] are the only characters whose down smash attacks only hit the opponent in front of them, as opposed to hitting opponents on both sides. Although [[Lucas]] and [[Robin]]'s down smashes function similarly, the first hitbox of Lucas' can potentially hit a character behind him, whereas Robin's can hit opponents on both sides while he is wielding the Levin Sword.
*Mewtwo is the only character cut in the transaction from ''Melee'' to ''Brawl'' that is not a moveset [[clone]] of another character.
*Mewtwo is the only character cut in the transaction from ''Melee'' to ''Brawl'' that is not a [[clone]] of another character.


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