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'''Mewtwo''' ({{ja|ミュウツー|Myūtsū}}, ''Mewtwo'') is an unlockable [[character]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. It is one of the eleven playable characters that can be unlocked in the game.  
'''Mewtwo''' ({{ja|ミュウツー|Myūtsū}}, ''Mewtwo'') is an unlockable [[character]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. It is one of the eleven playable characters that can be unlocked in the game.  


Mewtwo is voiced in all regions by {{s|wikipedia|Masachika Ichimura}}, who first voiced the Mewtwo from the Japanese version of ''[[bulbapedia:M01|Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''. ''Melee''{{'}}s Mewtwo is the first ''Pokémon'' character in ''Smash'' to speak a human language; its speaks Japanese in the game's Japanese version.
Mewtwo is voiced in all regions by {{s|wikipedia|Masachika Ichimura}}, who first voiced the Mewtwo from the Japanese version of ''[[bulbapedia:M01|Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.


Mewtwo currently ranks 20th on the ''Melee'' [[tier list]], in the D tier, which is its worst placement in the whole series. Its positives include a long and safe recovery, potent chaingrabbing abilities, a large pool of mixup options, decent combo abilities, and among the best throws in the game. This gives it a decent advantage state to utilize and threatening once it begins to combo foes. However, Mewtwo suffers from an unusual combination of being a large target and a lightweight; this, combined with its floatiness, makes it vulnerable to early KOs. Additionally, Mewtwo lacks safe and reliable KOing options, with most of them having little reach, and many weak attacks, giving it relatively fewer approach and offensive options as other characters.
Mewtwo currently ranks 20th on the ''Melee'' [[tier list]], in the D tier, which is its worst placement in the whole series. Its positives include one of the best [[recoveries]] in the game, decent [[chain grab| chain throws]] and [[combo]]s on [[fastfaller]]s, as well as grabs and a [[projectile]] that can [[KO]] at high percents. However, Mewtwo suffers from an unusual combination of being a very large target and having a surprisingly light [[weight]]; this, combined with its [[floatiness]], makes it significantly vulnerable to combos and KOs itself. Additionally, Mewtwo lacks very effective and strong [[neutral game|neutral]] options, with most of them having little reach, and also has many weak attacks, giving it relatively fewer approach options. Mewtwo also struggles with bad [[matchups]] on top of these weaknesses, namely high-tier [[floaty|floaties]]. Mewtwo was considered one of the worst characters during the golden age of ''Melee'', although its reputation eventually improved slightly in the 2010s. However, amidst speculation, Mewtwo maintains its unviability at the top-level.


==How to unlock==
==How to unlock==
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==Attributes==
==Attributes==
Mewtwo defies any typical character archetype; despite being a big target with some powerful moves and a very high air speed, Mewtwo has a rather slow dash, a low weight and a low falling speed. As a result of these traits, Mewtwo has among the longest wavedashes in the game, but a very poor [[SHFFL]], despite its low lag and high speed aerials. Mewtwo also can effectively [[moonwalk]], potentially aiding its edgeguard game.
Mewtwo defies any typical character archetype; despite being a big target with some powerful moves and a very high air speed, Mewtwo has a rather slow dash, a low weight and a low falling speed. As a result of these traits, Mewtwo has the third longest wavedash in the game, but a very poor [[SHFFL]], despite its low lag and high speed aerials. Mewtwo also can effectively [[moonwalk]], potentially aiding its edgeguard game.


Among Mewtwo's primary strengths is its versatile grab game. Despite possessing a merely average grab range, Mewtwo's throws can serve a variety of purposes; its forward throw is good for racking up damage or starting combos, while its down throw can potentially start chainthrows or be used as potential combo starters in tandem with one of its tilts. Mewtwo's back and up throws are also among the most powerful in the game, and both can KO reliably on some characters at 100%; the differences in their trajectories also gives Mewtwo varied options against both fast fallers and floaty characters (the up throw works better against the latter, while the back works better against the former).
Among Mewtwo's primary strengths is its versatile grab game. Despite possessing a merely average grab range, Mewtwo's throws can serve a variety of purposes; its forward throw is decent for racking up damage and stage control, while its down throw can potentially start chainthrows or be used as potential combo starters in tandem with one of its tilts. Mewtwo's back and up throws are also among the most powerful in the game, and both can KO reliably on some characters at 100%; the differences in their trajectories also gives Mewtwo varied options against both fast fallers and floaty characters (the up throw works better against the latter, while the back works better against the former).


Mewtwo also has interesting approach and combo options. Despite having among the worse SHFFLs, Mewtwo's high air speed, low falling speed, and fast, low lag, high hitstun aerials also gives it plenty of options in the air, easily and effectively comboing against many characters. Mewtwo can also perform double-jump cancels, which, when combined with L-Cancelling, is an exceptional substitute for SHFFLing, as Mewtwo can quickly perform a Forward Aerial and follow up with another option. Mewtwo also has a very long wavedash (the third longest in the game), making techniques such as wave-smashing and wave-grabbing considerably more useful for Mewtwo.
Mewtwo also has interesting approach and combo options. Despite having among the worse SHFFLs, Mewtwo's high air speed, low falling speed, and fast, low lag, high hitstun aerials also gives it plenty of options in the air, effective at comboing against many characters. Mewtwo can also perform [[double jump cancel]]s, which, when combined with [[L cancel]]ing, is an exceptional substitute for SHFFLing, as Mewtwo can quickly perform a [[forward aerial]] and follow up with another option. The long [[hitbox]] duration in Mewtwo's [[neutral aerial]] and it's knockback can make it a useful tool in the air. Mewtwo also has a very long [[wavedash]] (the third longest in the game), making techniques such as wave-smashing and wave-grabbing considerably more useful for Mewtwo.


Mewtwo also has rather good range. Its forward smash can extend relatively far, and all of its tilts have long, disjointed hitboxes, allowing Mewtwo to effectively attack from a distance, especially when compounded with its long wavedash. Mewtwo also has one of ''Melee'''s strongest projectiles in [[Shadow Ball]]. When fully charged, it can KO reliably at roughly 100%; its jagged path also can make it difficult to dodge, and its recoil can potentially extend Mewtwo's recovery.
Mewtwo also has moves with rather good range. Its forward smash can extend relatively far, and all of its tilts have long, disjointed hitboxes, allowing Mewtwo to effectively attack from a distance, especially when compounded with its long wavedash. Mewtwo also has one of ''Melee'''s deadliest projectiles in [[Shadow Ball]]; when fully charged, it can KO reliably at roughly 100%; its jagged path also can make it difficult to dodge.


Mewtwo also has an outstanding recovery. While it cannot harm edgehoggers, a combination of a low falling speed, a high air speed, among the best jumping prowess, and long distance with its [[Teleport]] give Mewtwo a very long and safe recovery. Additionally, its neutral aerial slightly slows down its movement in the air, and slightly charged Shadow Balls can give recoil sufficient enough to send Mewtwo backwards a good distance. Lastly, its [[Confusion]] attack can act as a second jump (when used in the opposite direction of its momentum) and [[Disable]] can be used to stall its descent.
Mewtwo also has an outstanding recovery. While its [[up special]] cannot harm edgehoggers, a combination of a low falling speed, a high air speed, among the best jumping prowess, and long distance with its [[Teleport]] give Mewtwo a very long and safe recovery. Properly timed [[aerial]]s as Mewtwo ascends upward will elongate it's [[double jump]], significantly improving distance, and charged Shadow Balls can give recoil sufficient enough to send Mewtwo backwards a good distance. Lastly, its [[Confusion]] attack can also act as a midair jump (when used in the opposite direction of its momentum) and [[Disable]] can be used to stall its descent.


Mewtwo's biggest flaw is its frailty. A combination of a large frame and floatiness makes Mewtwo easy to juggle and KO. Mewtwo's defense game is also mixed; its air dodge makes it invisible and opponents cannot guess where it will appear and its rolling dodges are fast and cover much distance, but Mewtwo's large frame makes it prone to shield stabbing, and its spot dodge is also rather poor. Mewtwo also has possibly the worst [[tech]] ability in the game; although its rolling tech covers a long range, it is very slow compared to that of other characters, and as a consequence, Mewtwo is particularly easy to [[tech-chase]].
Mewtwo's biggest flaw is its frailty. A combination of a large frame and floatiness makes Mewtwo easy to juggle and KO. Mewtwo's defense game is also mixed; its air dodge makes it invisible and opponents must guess where it will appear, and its rolling dodges cover a very large distance, but Mewtwo's large frame makes it prone to shield stabbing, and its spot dodge is also rather poor. Mewtwo also has possibly the worst [[tech]] ability in the game; although its rolling tech covers a long range, it is very slow compared to that of other characters, and as a consequence, Mewtwo is particularly easy to [[tech-chase]].


Mewtwo also suffers from a lack of reliable KO options; all of its strongest moves have either poor range or low speed. Its back and up throws are powerful, but they require Mewtwo to grab the opponent first, and the latter throw's KOing capabilities are extremely dependent on the opponent's falling speed (for example, {{SSBM|Fox}} and {{SSBM|Falco}} would survive the longest despite having the third highest vertical endurance). While having a wide variety of other KO potential attacks, most of its attacks suffer from range and/or speed problems, such as its forward air, down smash, down air, and Shadow Ball. Mewtwo also has highly situational specials. While [[Confusion]] can temporarily distract opponents, it has high ending lag and relatively little use; additionally, while it can reflect projectiles, they still remain property of the original character's (meaning they won't hurt whoever it came from). [[Disable]] only works in close ranges, and cannot combo effectively into other attacks.
Mewtwo also suffers from a lack of reliable KO options; all of its strongest moves have either poor range or low speed. Its back and up throws are powerful, but they require Mewtwo to grab the opponent first, and the latter throw's KOing capabilities are extremely dependent on the opponent's falling speed (for example, {{SSBM|Fox}} and {{SSBM|Falco}} would survive the longest despite having the third highest vertical endurance). While having a wide variety of other KO potential attacks, most of its attacks suffer from range and/or speed problems, such as its forward air, down smash, down air, and Shadow Ball. Mewtwo also has highly situational specials. While [[Confusion]] can temporarily distract opponents, it has high ending lag and relatively little use; additionally, while it can reflect projectiles, they still remain property of the original character's (meaning they won't hurt whoever it came from). [[Disable]] only works in close ranges, and cannot combo effectively into other attacks.
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{{MovesetTable
{{MovesetTable
|game=SSBM
|game=SSBM
|neutralname=Dark Flash ({{ja|ダークフラッシュ|Dāku Furasshu}}) / Dark Flame ({{ja|ダークフレイム|Dāku Fureimu}})
|neutralname=Dark Flash ({{ja|ダークフラッシュ|Dāku Furasshu}})<br>Dark Flame ({{ja|ダークフレイム|Dāku Fureimu}})
|neutralcount=1
|neutralcount=1
|neutralinf=y
|neutralinf=y
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|neutralinfdmg=2% (loop)
|neutralinfdmg=2% (loop)
|neutraldesc=Mewtwo emits a pulse of dark energy out of its hand, which can be followed up by repeated blasts of shadow energy. The first hit can both be canceled, and can lock opponents.
|neutraldesc=Mewtwo emits a pulse of dark energy out of its hand, which can be followed up by repeated blasts of shadow energy. The first hit can both be canceled, and can lock opponents.
|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 Wippu}})
|ftiltdmg=10% (near), 8% (mid), 5% (far)
|ftiltdmg=10% (near), 8% (mid), 5% (far)
|ftiltdesc=Mewtwo flicks its tail forward. It has rather low startup and good disjointed range, making it a good spacing tool. Can be aimed up or down.
|ftiltdesc=Mewtwo flicks its tail forward. It has rather low startup and good disjointed range, making it a good spacing tool. Can be aimed up or down.
|utiltname=Flip ({{ja|フリップ|Furippu}})
|utiltname=Flip ({{ja|クイックワイパー|Kuikku Waipā}}, ''Quick Wiper'')
|utiltdmg=10% (near), 8% (mid), 6% (far), 5% (tip)
|utiltdmg=10% (near), 8% (mid), 6% (far), 5% (tip)
|utiltdesc=Mewtwo backflips and swings its tail. It deals more damage to opponents near Mewtwo. It is a good combo starter, great for juggling.
|utiltdesc=Mewtwo backflips and swings its tail. It deals more damage to opponents near Mewtwo. It is a good combo starter, great for juggling.
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|fairdmg=14%
|fairdmg=14%
|fairdesc=Swipes its left arm forward, engulfed with shadow energy. High vertical knockback, useful for combos, juggling, and KOs, but mediocre range. Can lead into an up tilt if [[DJC]]'d, depending on the character. Can KO at 120%.
|fairdesc=Swipes its left arm forward, engulfed with shadow energy. High vertical knockback, useful for combos, juggling, and KOs, but mediocre range. Can lead into an up tilt if [[DJC]]'d, depending on the character. Can KO at 120%.
|bairname=Tail Flick ({{ja|テールフリック|Tēru Furikku}})
|bairname=Tail Flick ({{ja|エアテイル|Ea Teiru}}, ''Air Tail'')
|bairdmg=13% (near), 11% (mid), 9% (far)
|bairdmg=13% (near), 11% (mid), 9% (far)
|bairdesc=Whips its tail behind itself. Decent range and is a decent [[wall of pain]] technique. Deals more damage if the opponent is closer to Mewtwo's body.
|bairdesc=Whips its tail behind itself. Decent range and is a decent [[wall of pain]] technique. Deals more damage if the opponent is closer to Mewtwo's body.
|uairname=Somersault Kick ({{ja|サマーソルトキック|Samāsoruto Kikku}})
|uairname=Somersault Kick ({{ja|サマーソルトアタック|Samāsoruto Atakku}}, ''Somersault Attack'')
|uairdmg=10% (near), 12% (mid), 14% (far)
|uairdmg=10% (near), 12% (mid), 14% (far)
|uairdesc=Flips upward, hitting with its tail. A good juggling move. Deals more damage if the opponent hits the tip of Mewtwo's tail.
|uairdesc=Flips upward, hitting with its tail. A good juggling move. Deals more damage if the opponent hits the tip of Mewtwo's tail.
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|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=&nbsp;
|grabdesc=&nbsp;
|pummelname=Dark Shock ({{ja|ダークショック|Dāku Shokku}})
|pummelname=Dark Shock ({{ja|エレキショック|Ereki Shokku}}, ''Electric/Elec-Shock'')
|pummeldmg=3%
|pummeldmg=3%
|pummeldesc=Mewtwo zaps the opponent in its grasp. Moderately slow.
|pummeldesc=Mewtwo zaps the opponent in its grasp. Moderately slow.
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|fthrowdmg=3% (throw), 2% (Shadow Balls)
|fthrowdmg=3% (throw), 2% (Shadow Balls)
|fthrowdesc=Mewtwo throws its foe diagonally forward and then shoots five small [[Shadow Ball]]s (which can be [[absorb]]ed and [[reflect]]ed). Great damage racker if used against a wall or overhang but can be SDI'd out of. The speed which the Shadow Balls are fired is dependent on the opponent's weight.
|fthrowdesc=Mewtwo throws its foe diagonally forward and then shoots five small [[Shadow Ball]]s (which can be [[absorb]]ed and [[reflect]]ed). Great damage racker if used against a wall or overhang but can be SDI'd out of. The speed which the Shadow Balls are fired is dependent on the opponent's weight.
|bthrowname=Telekinesis ({{ja|テレキネシス|Terekineshisu}})
|bthrowname=Telekinesis ({{ja|サイコスロー|Saiko Surō}}, ''Psycho Throw'')
|bthrowdmg=8% (collateral), 11% (throw)
|bthrowdmg=8% (collateral), 11% (throw)
|bthrowdesc=Mewtwo telekinetically tosses its opponent behind itself. One of the strongest back throws in the game, among its best KO moves, being the third strongest back throw (only losing out to {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}} and {{SSBM|Ness}})
|bthrowdesc=Mewtwo telekinetically tosses its opponent behind itself. One of the strongest back throws in the game, among its best KO moves, being the third strongest back throw (only losing out to {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}} and {{SSBM|Ness}})
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|uthrowdmg=12%
|uthrowdmg=12%
|uthrowdesc=Mewtwo uses Psychic to swirl the opponent around its body before launching them upwards. The strongest up throw in the game and the strongest throw in ''Melee'' overall (being even stronger than {{SSBM|Ness}}'s back throw), being one of Mewtwo's best KO moves, which begins KO'ing at around 120%. At low percentages, it can chaingrab fast fallers and can lead into forward aerial to regrab on Fox/Falco.
|uthrowdesc=Mewtwo uses Psychic to swirl the opponent around its body before launching them upwards. The strongest up throw in the game and the strongest throw in ''Melee'' overall (being even stronger than {{SSBM|Ness}}'s back throw), being one of Mewtwo's best KO moves, which begins KO'ing at around 120%. At low percentages, it can chaingrab fast fallers and can lead into forward aerial to regrab on Fox/Falco.
|dthrowname=Tail Slap ({{ja|テールスラップ|Tēru Surappu}})
|dthrowname=Tail Slap ({{ja|テイルビート|Teiru Bīto}}, ''Tail Beat'')
|dthrowdmg=5% (hit 1), 6% (throw)
|dthrowdmg=5% (hit 1), 6% (throw)
|dthrowdesc=Mewtwo throws the enemy down and strikes them with its tail. Can reliably lead into follow-ups, usually forward aerial. Can be used to [[chaingrab]] large characters like {{SSBM|Bowser}}. The tail can hit nearby opponents.
|dthrowdesc=Mewtwo throws the enemy down and strikes them with its tail. Can reliably lead into follow-ups, usually forward aerial. Can be used to [[chaingrab]] large characters like {{SSBM|Bowser}}. The tail can hit nearby opponents.
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|ssname=Confusion
|ssname=Confusion
|ssdmg=10%
|ssdmg=10%
|ssdesc=A grab that spins foes around, flipping them. This is very punishable, as its htistun is so low that every character in the game can connect with a back aerial before Mewtwo can act. The attack also reflects projectiles, but this has a fatal flaw: the projectile's ownership does not change. This means that only projectiles that would normally hurt the user would feel any effects of this.
|ssdesc=A command grab that spins foes around, flipping them. This is very punishable, as its hitstun is so low that every character in the game can connect with a back aerial before Mewtwo can act. The attack also reflects projectiles, but this has a fatal flaw: the projectile's ownership does not change. This means that only projectiles that would normally hurt the user would feel any effects of this.
|usname=Teleport
|usname=Teleport
|usdmg=-
|usdmg=-
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|djump = ?
|djump = ?
|rdjump = ?
|rdjump = ?
|ellag = 4
|rellag = 2-23
}}
}}


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|djump = ?
|djump = ?
|rdjump = ?
|rdjump = ?
|ellag = 4
|rellag = 2-23
}}
}}


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===[[Crowd cheer]]===
===[[Crowd cheer]]===
{{Crowd
{| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1"
|char=Mewtwo
|-
|game=Melee
!{{{name|}}}
|desc-us=Mewwww-two!
!Cheer (International)
|desc-jp=Mewwww-two!
!Cheer (Japanese)
|pitch-us=Group chant
|-
|pitch-jp=Group chant}}
! scope="row"|Cheer
|[[File:Mewtwo Cheer International SSBM.ogg|center]]||[[File:Mewtwo Cheer Japanese SSBM.ogg|center]]
|-
! scope="row"|Description
|Mewwww - two! || Mewwww - two!
|}


===[[Victory pose]]s===
===[[Victory pose]]s===
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*{{Sm|iori|USA}} - A player with many secondaries, with Mewtwo being one of his most notable. He won {{Trn|Intimikill 2}} using exclusively Mewtwo, being the one of the few times the character has won a somewhat notable tournament in ''Melee'''s history. He also placed 33rd at {{Trn|GENESIS}} with solo Mewtwo.
*{{Sm|iori|USA}} - A player with many secondaries, with Mewtwo being one of his most notable. He won {{Trn|Intimikill 2}} using exclusively Mewtwo, being the one of the few times the character has won a somewhat notable tournament in ''Melee'''s history. He also placed 33rd at {{Trn|GENESIS}} with solo Mewtwo.
*{{Sm|Taj|USA}} - Considered to be the best Mewtwo player of all time, created the influental [[Shadowclaw]] combo video. He holds some of the best Mewtwo results with 13th at {{Trn|EVO 2013}} and 17th at {{Trn|Apex 2010}}, as well as 33rd at {{Trn|GENESIS 9}} which is the best Mewtwo result seen in the Post-Slippi era.
*{{Sm|Taj|USA}} - Considered to be the best Mewtwo player of all time, created the influental [[Shadowclaw]] combo video. He holds some of the best Mewtwo results with 13th at {{Trn|EVO 2013}} and 17th at {{Trn|Apex 2010}}, as well as 33rd at {{Trn|GENESIS 9}} which is the best Mewtwo result seen in the Post-Slippi era.
*{{Sm|Zoma|Japan}} - Best Mewtwo player in Japan and among the best in the world, though is currently inactive. Regionally has shown good results with the character with 7th at {{Trn|KSB 2016}} and wins over players such as {{Sm|Shippu}} and has travelled internationally with 33rd at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2016}}, beating {{Sm|Cyrain}} and {{Sm|TheSWOOPER}} in his path.
*{{Sm|Zoma|Japan}} - Best Mewtwo player in Japan and among the best in the world, though is currently inactive. Regionally has shown good results with the character, with 7th at {{Trn|KSB 2016}} and wins over players such as {{Sm|Shippu}}. Has also travelled internationally, placing 33rd at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2016}}, beating {{Sm|Cyrain}} and {{Sm|TheSWOOPER}} in his path.


===Tier placement and history===
===Tier placement and history===
Mewtwo has traditionally placed very low in tier lists, with a minuscule playerbase dedicated to using it. It was initially seen as the worst character in the game, according to the first tier list (dated October 2002), and hovered around the bottom 4 spots for many years, once even falling back into last place (eighth tier list; July 2006). Many competitive players immediately noticed its unfavorable combinations of being a floaty lightweight without many KO moves, awkward neutral game and hitbox placements, and poor disadvantage state, and simply wrote Mewtwo off.
Mewtwo has traditionally placed very low in tier lists, with a minuscule playerbase dedicated to using it. It was initially seen as the worst character in the game, according to the first tier list (dated October 2002), and hovered around the bottom 4 spots for many years, once even falling back into last place (eighth tier list; July 2006). Many competitive players immediately noticed Mewtwo's unfavorable combinations of being a floaty lightweight without many KO moves, awkward neutral game and hitbox placements, and poor disadvantage state, and simply wrote Mewtwo off.


Mewtwo eventually moved out of the bottom tier due to increasing tournament placings by {{Sm|Taj}}, who would not only eventually be considered the best Mewtwo player of all time, but become one of the best players in the world in his prime. However, Taj's success as a player was not anchored on Mewtwo alone - he relied almost exclusively on his co-main {{SSBM|Marth}} late into brackets unless he knew his opponent to be very unfamiliar with the Mewtwo matchup. This indicated that even back then, Mewtwo was not viable as a solo main and faltered at the highest level.
Mewtwo eventually moved out of the bottom tier due to increasing tournament placings by {{Sm|Taj}}, who would not only eventually be considered the best Mewtwo player of all time, but become one of the best players in the world in his prime. However, Taj's success as a player was not anchored on Mewtwo alone - he relied almost exclusively on his co-main {{SSBM|Marth}} late into brackets unless he knew his opponent to be very unfamiliar with the Mewtwo matchup. This indicated that even back then, Mewtwo was not (and still is not) viable as a solo main at the highest level.


Eventually, Taj would become far less active, leaving the character without good representation for several years. However, players such as {{Sm|Zoma}} and {{Sm|Leffen}} have recently represented Mewtwo in larger competitive tournaments, despite not reaching the same success as Taj. Mewtwo still sits at 20th place on the most recent tier list; with these two players innovating with the character, the competitive ''Melee'' community recognizes that Mewtwo has some potential despite its tier placement. However, it is unlikely that this will carry Mewtwo much higher than it currently is.
Eventually, Taj would become far less active, leaving the character without good representation for several years. However, players such as {{Sm|Zoma}} and {{Sm|Leffen}} have recently represented Mewtwo in larger competitive tournaments, despite not reaching the same success as Taj. Mewtwo still sits at 20th place on the most recent tier list; with these two players innovating with the character, the competitive ''Melee'' community recognizes that Mewtwo has some potential despite its tier placement. However, it is unlikely that this will carry Mewtwo much higher than it currently is.
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*'''[[Event 51: The Showdown]]''': In the game's final event match, the player must fight against a team consisting of Mewtwo, {{SSBM|Ganondorf}} and [[Giga Bowser]]. All characters have three lives, with no time limit.
*'''[[Event 51: The Showdown]]''': In the game's final event match, the player must fight against a team consisting of Mewtwo, {{SSBM|Ganondorf}} and [[Giga Bowser]]. All characters have three lives, with no time limit.


===Ending images===
===[[Congratulations_screen#Super_Smash_Bros._Melee|Congratulations Screens]]===
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
MewtwoClassicMode.jpg|Classic Mode.
MewtwoClassicMode.jpg|Classic Mode
MewtwoAdventureMode.jpg|Adventure Mode.
MewtwoAdventureMode.jpg|Adventure Mode
MewtwoAllStarMode.jpg|All-Star Mode.
MewtwoAllStarMode.jpg|All-Star Mode
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==[[Trophies]]==
==[[Trophies]]==
In addition to the normal trophy about Mewtwo as a character, there are two trophies about it as a fighter, unlocked by completing the [[Adventure Mode|Adventure]] and [[All-Star Mode]]s respectively with Mewtwo on any difficulty:
In addition to the normal trophy about Mewtwo as a character unlocked by completing {{SSBM|Classic Mode}} as Mewtwo on any difficulty, there are two trophies about it as a fighter, unlocked by completing {{SSBM|Adventure Mode}} and [[All-Star Mode]] respectively as Mewtwo on any difficulty. Each of the trophies can also be unlocked by playing 100, 200, and 300 versus matches respectively as Mewtwo:


{{Trophy/Fighter
{{Trophy/Fighter
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*Despite its light weight in ''Melee'', Mewtwo is still the heaviest Pokémon fighter in the game. This would change with the additions of [[Lucario]], [[Ivysaur]] and [[Charizard]] in ''Brawl''.
*Despite its light weight in ''Melee'', Mewtwo is still the heaviest Pokémon fighter in the game. This would change with the additions of [[Lucario]], [[Ivysaur]] and [[Charizard]] in ''Brawl''.
**Furthermore, Mewtwo actually weighs more in ''Melee'' than it does in its later ''Smash'' appearances.
**Furthermore, Mewtwo actually weighs more in ''Melee'' than it does in its later ''Smash'' appearances.
*''Melee''{{'}}s Mewtwo is the first ''Pokémon'' character in ''Smash'' to speak a human language; it speaks Japanese in the game's Japanese version.
*Mewtwo can use [[confusion]] on the stage [[Battlefield (SSBM)|Battlefield]] at the [[ledge]] which, if it connects, will put the opponent below it, and potentially lead to a [[gimp]].


==External links==
==External links==
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