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Mewtwo
	; ; Official artwork of Mewtwo from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions.
Universe	Pokémon
Debut	Pokémon Red and Green Versions (1996)
Smash Bros. appearances	Melee; Brawl; SSB4; Ultimate
Most recent non-Smash appearance	Detective Pikachu Returns (2023)
Console/platform of origin	Game Boy
Species	Mewtwo
Gender	Unknown
Place of origin	Pokémon Mansion (games); New Island (anime)
Designed by	Ken Sugimori
Voice actor	Masachika Ichimura (Melee); Keiji Fujiwara (SSB4/Ultimate)
Article on Bulbapedia	Mewtwo (Pokémon)

Latest revision as of 02:09, September 21, 2024

For fighter info, see Mewtwo (SSBM), Mewtwo (SSB4), and Mewtwo (SSBU).

Mewtwo (ミュウツー, Mewtwo) is the Genetic Pokémon from the Pokémon series. It debuted in the series' first generation, and is present as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. 4, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Origin[edit]

Official artwork of Mewtwo from Pokémon Red and Blue Versions.

Mewtwo is a Psychic-type Pokémon that debuted in Generation I, and is categorized within the Pokédex at #150 as the "Genetic Pokémon".^[1] Unlike the overwhelming majority of Pokémon, Mewtwo was artificially created: a team of scientists performed genetic recombination on a sample of DNA derived from the Mythical Pokémon Mew^[1] in order to create the most powerful Pokémon in existence. Its creation is documented in a researcher's journals scattered across an abandoned mansion on Cinnabar Island.

However, this process resulted in Mewtwo's appearance and mentality drastically differing from Mew's. Despite being a feline with embryonic features like Mew, it has a large, humanoid physique with a gray and purple coloration, instead of the pink, petite appearance of its genetic relative. Mewtwo also lacks Mew's capability to learn every Technical Machine, Hidden Machine, and Move Tutor move, but its modified genome results in its base statistic total noticeably exceeding Mew's.

Although Mewtwo is reclusive like Mew, this is the only personality trait they share: due to being created solely for battle, Mewtwo has a tendency to be vicious and, upon encountering an opponent, fights savagely while thinking only of defeating them. In comparison, Mew has a gentle temperament and willingness to reveal itself to the pure of heart. After violently escaping captivity, Mewtwo decided to seclude itself from civilization; most notably, it has been seen residing in the deepest depths of Kanto's Cerulean Cave, a small cave within Kalos' Pokémon Village, and a craggy, barren alternate dimension that is accessible via Ultra Space.

Due to being an immensely powerful genetic relative of a Mythical Pokémon, Mewtwo has the status of a Legendary Pokémon in spite of its man-made origin. In-game, Mewtwo was designed to be the final Pokémon of Generation I, and has traits that highlight its status as such: not only is it difficult to find and capture, it belongs to the notoriously powerful Psychic type and sports the highest base stat total in the entire game, with especially high Special and Speed stats. Due to being arguably the strongest Pokémon in existence at the time, as well as its leading role in the franchise's first movie, Mewtwo quickly garnered a good degree of fame and popularity among the Pokémon fanbase. Since then, Mewtwo's power has diminished due to various mechanical changes, although owing to its Legendary Pokémon status, it still remains significantly stronger than most common Pokémon.

After receiving Psystrike as a signature move in Generation V, Mewtwo's prominence underwent a resurgence in Generation VI, with it being among the initial handful of Pokémon to gain access to Mega Evolution. Unlike most Pokémon who can Mega Evolve, it has two Mega Evolutions, a trait shared with Charizard. In Mewtwo's case, it will Mega Evolve into the larger and bulkier Mega Mewtwo X while holding Mewtwonite X, which also changes it into a Psychic/Fighting-type.^[1] Conversely, it will Mega Evolve into the smaller and lighter Mega Mewtwo Y while holding Mewtwonite Y.^[1]

In the Pokémon anime and movies, Mewtwo is depicted as having been cloned from an eyelash of Mew and created at Team Rocket's behest. Given a more sympathetic backstory than in the games, Mewtwo befriends a group of clones as a child, but the cloning process results in their premature deaths—with the exception of Mewtwo itself, due to having Mew's eternal life force. The trauma of losing its friends, coupled with being dismissed as a science experiment by its creators, causes Mewtwo to develop hatred towards humans and Pokémon subservient to humans. Thus, Mewtwo sets out to prove itself superior to natural lifeforms by creating an army of cloned Pokémon created from the genetic source material of various Pokémon trainers' Pokémon.

However, Mewtwo has a change of heart after witnessing Ash Ketchum sacrifice himself to stop a battle between its clone army and their originals; Mewtwo subsequently realizes that life is defined by one's actions instead of their origins. To this end, it begins to protect its fellow clones after whisking them away to Johto's Mount Quena, a mountain that is virtually inaccessible by humans. After stopping Team Rocket's attempt at recapturing it and subsequently erasing their memories of its existence, Mewtwo decides to travel the world in order to avoid detection and find a purpose in its life, whereas its fellow clones decide to live peacefully among natural Pokémon in the wild. This Mewtwo reappears in an episode of Pokémon Journeys.

Despite the species' one-of-a-kind nature originally, other Mewtwo have appeared in the core series and across the various Pokémon continuities ever since. Two other Mewtwo have fully-voiced appearances: one in the sixteenth movie that is capable of undergoing Mega Evolution, and one in both the Detective Pikachu spin-off game and the live-action movie of the same name.

Mewtwo is a gender-unknown species, although this is not depicted consistently in other media. In the anime, the telepathically-generated voice for the first Mewtwo is male (which is reflected in the Super Smash Bros. series), whereas the second Mewtwo featured in the sixteenth movie has a feminine voice. In comparison, the Detective Pikachu film's Mewtwo possesses an artificial, androgynous voice, but is referred to with male pronouns nonetheless.

In Super Smash Bros.[edit]

Mewtwo does not appear in Super Smash Bros. in any capacity. However, according to a page on Smabura-Ken (the game's Japanese site), it was planned for inclusion in the roster as a playable fighter, but was removed from the game along with Bowser and King Dedede for unknown reasons.

In an official poll held on Smabura-Ken regarding characters for a potential sequel, Mewtwo placed sixth with 35 votes; it was tied with James Bond from GoldenEye 007.^[2]

In Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

As a playable character[edit]

Main article: Mewtwo (SSBM)

Mewtwo, as it appears in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Mewtwo made its Super Smash Bros. series debut as an unlockable character in Super Smash Bros. Melee. It can be unlocked after playing 20 cumulative hours of Versus Mode matches (5 hours for 4 players) or playing 700 Versus Mode matches.^[3]

Mewtwo is very floaty and possesses a decent combo game, a very good wavedash and grab game, above-average dodges, a strong projectile in Shadow Ball, and one of the best recoveries in Teleport. Mewtwo also possesses a reflection-capable move in Confusion, while Disable stuns any close-range opponent that directly faces Mewtwo.^[3] On the other hand, Mewtwo has a flawed combination of large size and light weight; this not only results in it being an easy target to hit and combo, but also especially easy to KO despite its recovery and defensive prowess.^[3] Mewtwo also has general awkwardness in its mobility and moveset, the latter of which is burdened with minimal utility and a small number of KOing options.

As a result of its weaknesses and flaws outweighing its strengths, Mewtwo infamously sat in the bottom-tier of Melee's tier list for most of the game's lifespan, to the point that it was even considered the worst character in the entire game at several points in Melee's lifespan. However, the efforts of Taj resulted in Mewtwo being reassessed as a low-tier character; this has been reflected with its current ranking of 20th out of 26 on the tier list, placing it in the D tier.

Trophies[edit]

Main article: List of SSBM trophies (Pokémon series)

As a playable character, Mewtwo has three trophies - a main trophy acquired by clearing Classic Mode with Mewtwo on any difficulty, and the two Smash trophies are by clearing Adventure Mode and All-Star Mode, respectively.

Mewtwo's Classic Mode trophy in Melee

Mewtwo

(1.0/1.01) A genetically created Pokémon, Mewtwo is the result of many long years of research by a solitary scientist. Although Mewtwo was cloned from the genes of the legendary Pokémon Mew, its size and character are far different than its ancestor. Its battle abilities have been radically heightened, making it ruthless.

(1.02) A genetically created Pokémon, Mewtwo is the result of many long years of research by a solitary scientist. Although Mewtwo was bio-engineerd from a fossil of the legendary Pokémon Mew, its size and character are far different than its ancestor. Its battle abilities have been radically heightened, making it ruthless.

A genetically created Pokémon, Mewtwo is the result of many long years of research by a solitary scientist. Although Mewtwo was born from the genes of the legendary Pokémon Mew, its size and character are far different than its ancestor. Its battle abilities have been radically heightened, making it ruthless.

Pokémon Red & Blue (9/98)

Mewtwo's Adventure Mode trophy in Melee

Mewtwo [Smash]: As Mewtwo relies mostly on its powerful brain, there are times when it scarcely uses its arms and legs. Since Mewtwo spends much of its time floating, it flies far when struck. Shadow Ball traces a jagged path once released: the longer Mewtwo holds it, the more powerful it becomes. Mewtwo uses Confusion to spin its foes around.; B: Shadow Ball; Smash B: Confusion

Mewtwo's All-Star Mode trophy in Melee

Mewtwo [Smash]: Mewtwo is definitely not a speedy character, but its ESP-powered grab and throw moves are comparatively strong. Teleport has a short range, but doesn't leave it open to attack. It's best used as an escape move during disturbances. Mewtwo can daze a foe if it makes eye contact and uses Disable; the move is useless unless Mewtwo is facing its enemy.; Up & B: Teleport; Down & B: Disable

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Mewtwo did not return in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as a playable character, despite not being a clone like the other cut characters. Although Mewtwo was unpopular among Melee's competitive community, its departure nevertheless resulted in a significant amount of fan outcry, as the majority of players saw it as an unjustified cut. Brawl also introduced Lucario, a fellow Pokémon series fighter, who was widely perceived by fans as being a replacement for Mewtwo around the time of Brawl's release; however, other than their similar neutral specials Shadow Ball and Aura Sphere, their movesets are vastly different.

Unfinished data[edit]

Main article: Beta elements (SSBB)#Fighters

While Mewtwo does not appear as a playable character in Brawl, there are several empty files on the game disc bearing its name. These include a graphic effects file (ef_mewtwo.pac^[4]), a victory theme (snd_bgm_Z38_MYU2^[5]), and a Wii Remote selection sound (which no other cut character has). While it is possible that some of these files are leftover data imported from Melee for referential purposes, the prevailing theory is that Mewtwo was planned to be playable, but ended up being cut. As Mewtwo has the most unused content of any scrapped character, it can be assumed that Mewtwo was a late cut to Brawl's roster.

Trophy[edit]

Main article: List of SSBB trophies (Pokémon series)

Mewtwo appears in Brawl as a collectible trophy, obtained by completing All-Star Mode on Intense difficulty. The trophy describes Mewtwo's appearance in the Pokémon games, but makes no reference whatsoever to its appearance in Melee.

Mewtwo's trophy in Brawl

Mewtwo: A Genetic Pokémon. This Legendary Pokémon was based on a recombination of Mew's DNA, created by a scientist after years of research. However, Mewtwo greatly differs from Mew in both size and personality and is said to be the most twisted and savage Pokémon ever. Mewtwo has incredibly high combat abilities and uses Psychic-type attacks.; : Pokémon Red/Blue; : Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen

In Super Smash Bros. 4[edit]

As a playable character[edit]

Main article: Mewtwo (SSB4)

Mewtwo, as it appears in Super Smash Bros. 4.

During development of the game, an appearance of Mewtwo's Mega Evolution was reportedly considered by Masahiro Sakurai. During the Pokémon X and Y Developer Roundtable at E3 2013, an audience member asked if developers wanted to see Mega Mewtwo in the next Super Smash Bros. game. While the developers stated that they had nothing to report about the question, Sakurai, who was in the audience at the time, reportedly said "We are thinking about it."^[6]

Despite this, Mewtwo did not initially make the final cut of the game as a playable character, returning only as a collectible trophy. Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y also appear together as a singular trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Mewtwo was later announced in the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50-Fact Extravaganza as a playable character, becoming the first fighter in Super Smash Bros. history to be made available as downloadable content.

Consumers who registered both Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U on Club Nintendo before March 31, 2015 could download it for free as of April 15th, while others were able to purchase it beginning on April 28th. Its moveset is mostly unchanged from Melee, aside from the addition of its own Final Smash, consisting of Mega Evolving into Mega Mewtwo Y before performing its signature move, Psystrike.

Upon its return to the series, Mewtwo was poorly regarded by the competitive scene, as its already light weight was lowered further and its already large hurtbox became slightly taller. However, Mewtwo did see improvements to Confusion and Disable, two of its most arguably least used moves: the former now functions as a traditional reflector, while the latter's stun effect has a longer duration.

However, Mewtwo underwent a considerable turning point thanks to game updates. Update 1.1.3 increased Mewtwo's grounded and aerial speeds, as well as improving its already potent forward smash and aerial attacks. Although update 1.1.5 provided very few changes, they were effective regardless: Mewtwo's weight was marginally increased, its already fast dashing speed was increased to the point of becoming the seventh fastest in the game, and both its up smash and neutral aerial were made safer thanks to adjustments to their ending lag and hitbox sizes, respectively.

As a result of these very substantial buffs, opinions on Mewtwo drastically improved, as it has managed to earn some noteworthy representation and consistently achieves high placings at all levels of play. Thanks to this newfound success, Mewtwo is currently ranked 10th out of 54 on the tier list, placing it in the A tier and assessing it as a top-tier character.

Trophies[edit]

Main article: List of SSB4 trophies (Pokémon series)

After being added as downloadable content, Mewtwo gained the following two trophies:

Mewtwo's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

Mewtwo's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Mewtwo: 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!; 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 risk getting in close, it might just be worth it!; : Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue (09/1998); : Pokémon X & Pokémon Y (10/2013); 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!; : Pokémon Red/Blue (10/1999); : Pokémon X/Y (10/2013)

Mewtwo (Alt.)'s trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

Mewtwo (Alt.)'s trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Mewtwo (Alt.): 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.; 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.; : Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue (09/1998); : Pokémon X & Pokémon Y (10/2013); 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.; : Pokémon Red/Blue (10/1999); : Pokémon X/Y (10/2013)

Prior to being added as downloadable content, Mewtwo only had the following two trophies:

Mewtwo's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

Mewtwo's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Mewtwo: 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.; : Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue (09/1998); : Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen (09/2004); 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.; : Pokémon Red/Blue (10/1999); : Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen (10/2004)

Mega Mewtwo X & Y's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Mega Mewtwo X & Y: It's almost no surprise that a Pokémon as powerful as Mewtwo wouldn't be limited to a single Mega Evolution. Mega Mewtwo X has strong arms and legs, while Mega Mewtwo Y has a whiplike, slender head. The differences aren't just physical—X brings improved fighting power, while Y can unleash even more psychic power.; : Pokémon X & Pokémon Y (10/2013); Mega Mewtwo comes in two forms rather than just one. Mega Mewtwo X has visibly strengthened limbs, which greatly boost its physical abilities in battle. Mega Mewtwo Y, on the other hand, has a whip-like tendril extending from the back of its head, which augments its psychic powers.; : Pokémon X/Y (10/2013)

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

As a playable character[edit]

Main article: Mewtwo (SSBU)

Mewtwo, as it appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Mewtwo returns as an unlockable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Much like in Melee, it is one of the very last characters to be unlocked, as all three of its unlock methods (Smash battles, Fox's Classic Mode unlock tree, and World of Light) designate it as one of the last characters encountered.

Spirits[edit]

Fighter spirit[edit]

411. Mewtwo

Primary spirit[edit]

No.	Image	Name	Type	Class	Slots	Base	Max	Base	Max	Base	Max	Ability	Series
464		Mega Mewtwo Y		★★★	1	3411	10283	1830	5516	1271	3833	PSI Attack ↑	Pokémon Series

Names in other languages[edit]

Language	Name
Japanese	ミュウツー, Mewtwo
English	Mewtwo
French	Mewtwo
German	Mewtu
Spanish	Mewtwo
Italian	Mewtwo
Chinese (Simplified)	超梦, Mewtwo
Chinese (Traditional)	超夢, Mewtwo
Korean	뮤츠, Mewtwo
Dutch	Mewtwo
Russian	Мьюту
Portuguese	Mewtwo

Trivia[edit]

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 Mewtwo from Pokémon: The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back and the TV special Mewtwo Returns, although it also makes some references to the Mewtwo 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 Japanese quotes in both games have it boast about its power and question its existence, much like the first Mewtwo did on several occasions. The quotes were not dubbed in other languages; they were swapped out with language-neutral voice clips in the non-Japanese versions. In Ultimate, the same thing would happen to some of Hero's voice clips.
- It can use Shadow Ball 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 core series.
- It can undergo Mega Evolution into Mega Mewtwo Y like the second Mewtwo.
- It can use its signature move, Psystrike, like the second Mewtwo. However, Psystrike has a unique design and functions differently in the Super Smash Bros. series compared to how it looks and functions in the games and the anime.
  - Incidentally, Psystrike's animation was updated in Generation VII to resemble its depiction in the Super Smash Bros. series.
- Its character introduction tagline in SSB4, "Mewtwo Strikes Back!", references The First Movie's full English title.
- Its Boxing Ring character title, "A Legend Reawakens", references Genesect and the Legend Awakened's English title.
Mewtwo is the only playable Legendary Pokémon in the Super Smash Bros. series. It is also the only playable Pokémon without evolutionary relatives and whose gender is unknown.
- Despite this, it does possess a form of kinship with another Pokémon. In Mewtwo's case, it is one half of the Mew duo.
Mewtwo's status as a lightweight in the Super Smash Bros. series contradicts its weight in the 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 playable Pokémon whose on-screen appearances do not involve them emerging from a Poké Ball.
In all its appearances, Mewtwo only holds one item with its hands. In this case, it is the Parasol while descending. Otherwise, it uses telekinesis to make items float in front of it.
By default, Mewtwo has the fastest air speed of every Melee newcomer.
- Mewtwo also has the 3rd 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 Pokémon character in every Smash game where it is playable.
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 playable character to be known to be planned for more than one installment without being playable, those being the original Super Smash Bros. and Brawl.

References[edit]

[Dex-1] Mewtwo | Pokédex

[2] Super Smash Bros. questionnaire

[SG-3] News Flash! Super Smash Bros. Dojo: Mewtwo - Source Gaming

[4] Rumortoid: A full list of the files found on Smash Bros. Brawl disk? (UPDATE)

[5] Brawl Beta Elements List-First Post Majorly Updated 7/26/10 | Page 4

[6] Sakurai Considering Mewtwo for Next Smash Bros. Games

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Mewtwo
Official artwork of Mewtwo from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions.
Universe	Pokémon
Debut	Pokémon Red and Green Versions (1996)
Smash Bros. appearances	Melee Brawl SSB4 Ultimate
*Most recent non-Smash* appearance**	Detective Pikachu Returns (2023)
Console/platform of origin	Game Boy
Species	Mewtwo
Gender	Unknown
Place of origin	Pokémon Mansion (games) New Island (anime)
Designed by	Ken Sugimori
Voice actor	Masachika Ichimura (Melee) Keiji Fujiwara (SSB4/Ultimate)
Article on Bulbapedia	Mewtwo (Pokémon)

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Trophies[edit]

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Unfinished data[edit]

Trophy[edit]

In Super Smash Bros. 4[edit]

As a playable character[edit]

Trophies[edit]

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

As a playable character[edit]

Spirits[edit]

Fighter spirit[edit]

Primary spirit[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

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+|caption = [[File:PokemonSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert-dark]]<br>Official artwork of Mewtwo from [[bulbapedia:Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen Versions'']].
+|firstgame = [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Green Versions|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Green Versions'']] (1996) {{Flag|Japan}}
+|games = ''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
+|lastappearance = ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Detective Pikachu Returns}}'' (2023)
+|console = Game Boy
+|species = Mewtwo
+|gender = Unknown
+|homeworld = [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Mansion (Kanto)|Pokémon Mansion]] (games)<br>{{iw|bulbapedia|New Island}} (anime)
+|artist = Ken Sugimori
+|voiceactor = {{s|wikipedia|Masachika Ichimura}} (''Melee'')<br/>{{s|wikipedia|Keiji Fujiwara}} (''SSB4''/''Ultimate'')
+|interwiki = bulbapedia
+|interwikiname = Bulbapedia
+|interwikipage = Mewtwo (Pokémon)
+}}
+'''Mewtwo''' ({{ja|ミュウツー|Myūtsū}}, ''Mewtwo'') is the Genetic Pokémon from the {{uv|Pokémon}} series. It debuted in the series' [[bulbapedia:Generation I|first generation]], and is present as a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.
+==Origin==
+[[File:MewtwoArtworkRG.png|thumb|left|Official artwork of Mewtwo from ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue Versions''.]]
+Mewtwo is a Psychic-type Pokémon that debuted in {{s|bulbapedia|Generation I}}, and is categorized within the Pokédex at #150 as the "Genetic Pokémon".<ref name=Dex>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/mewtwo Mewtwo | Pokédex]</ref> Unlike the overwhelming majority of Pokémon, Mewtwo was [[bulbapedia:Artificial Pokémon|artificially created]]: a team of scientists performed genetic recombination on a sample of DNA derived from the {{s|bulbapedia|Mythical Pokémon}} [[Mew]]<ref name=Dex/> in order to create the most powerful Pokémon in existence. Its creation is documented in [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Mansion journals|a researcher's journals]] scattered across [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Mansion (Kanto)|an abandoned mansion]] on {{s|bulbapedia|Cinnabar Island}}.
+However, this process resulted in Mewtwo's appearance and mentality drastically differing from Mew's. Despite being a feline with embryonic features like Mew, it has a large, humanoid physique with a gray and purple coloration, instead of the pink, petite appearance of its genetic relative. Mewtwo also lacks Mew's capability to learn every {{s|bulbapedia|Technical Machine}}, {{s|bulbapedia|Hidden Machine}}, and {{s|bulbapedia|Move Tutor}} move, but its modified genome results in its base {{s|bulbapedia|statistic}} total noticeably exceeding Mew's.
+Although Mewtwo is reclusive like Mew, this is the only personality trait they share: due to being created solely for battle, Mewtwo has a tendency to be vicious and, upon encountering an opponent, fights savagely while thinking only of defeating them. In comparison, Mew has a gentle temperament and willingness to reveal itself to the pure of heart. After violently escaping captivity, Mewtwo decided to seclude itself from civilization; most notably, it has been seen residing in the deepest depths of {{s|bulbapedia|Kanto}}'s {{s|bulbapedia|Cerulean Cave}}, a [[bulbapedia:Unknown Dungeon (Kalos)|small cave]] within {{s|bulbapedia|Kalos}}' {{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Village}}, and a [[bulbapedia:Ultra Space Wilds#Rocky World|craggy, barren alternate dimension]] that is accessible via {{s|bulbapedia|Ultra Space}}.
+Due to being an immensely powerful genetic relative of a Mythical Pokémon, Mewtwo has the status of a {{s|bulbapedia|Legendary Pokémon}} in spite of its man-made origin. In-game, Mewtwo was designed to be the final Pokémon of Generation I, and has traits that highlight its status as such: not only is it difficult to find and capture, it belongs to the notoriously powerful Psychic type and sports the highest base stat total in the entire game, with especially high Special and Speed stats. Due to being arguably the strongest Pokémon in existence at the time, as well as its leading role in the franchise's [[bulbapedia:M01|first movie]], Mewtwo quickly garnered a good degree of fame and popularity among the ''Pokémon'' fanbase. Since then, Mewtwo's power has diminished due to various mechanical changes, although owing to its Legendary Pokémon status, it still remains significantly stronger than most common Pokémon.
+After receiving {{iw|bulbapedia|Psystrike|move}} as a {{s|bulbapedia|signature move}} in {{s|bulbapedia|Generation V}}, Mewtwo's prominence underwent a resurgence in {{s|bulbapedia|Generation VI}}, with it being among the initial handful of Pokémon to gain access to {{s|bulbapedia|Mega Evolution}}. Unlike most Pokémon who can Mega Evolve, it has two Mega Evolutions, a trait shared with [[Charizard]]. In Mewtwo's case, it will Mega Evolve into the larger and bulkier Mega Mewtwo X while holding Mewtwonite X, which also changes it into a Psychic/Fighting-type.<ref name=Dex/> Conversely, it will Mega Evolve into the smaller and lighter Mega Mewtwo Y while holding Mewtwonite Y.<ref name=Dex/>
+In the ''Pokémon'' anime and movies, {{iw|bulbapedia|Mewtwo|original series}} is depicted as having been cloned from an eyelash of Mew and created at {{s|bulbapedia|Team Rocket}}'s behest. Given a more [[bulbapedia:The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin|sympathetic backstory]] than in the games, Mewtwo befriends a group of clones as a child, but the cloning process results in their premature deaths—with the exception of Mewtwo itself, due to having Mew's eternal life force. The trauma of losing its friends, coupled with being dismissed as a science experiment by its creators, causes Mewtwo to develop hatred towards humans and Pokémon subservient to humans. Thus, Mewtwo sets out to prove itself superior to natural lifeforms by creating an army of cloned Pokémon created from the genetic source material of various [[Pokémon trainer]]s' Pokémon.
+However, Mewtwo has a change of heart after witnessing {{s|bulbapedia|Ash Ketchum}} sacrifice himself to stop a battle between its clone army and their originals; Mewtwo subsequently realizes that life is defined by one's actions instead of their origins. To this end, it begins to protect its fellow clones after whisking them away to {{s|bulbapedia|Johto}}'s {{s|bulbapedia|Mount Quena}}, a mountain that is virtually inaccessible by humans. After stopping Team Rocket's attempt at recapturing it and subsequently erasing their memories of its existence, Mewtwo decides to travel the world in order to avoid detection and find a purpose in its life, whereas its fellow clones decide to live peacefully among natural Pokémon in the wild. This Mewtwo reappears in an episode of ''Pokémon Journeys''.
+Despite the species' one-of-a-kind nature originally, other Mewtwo have appeared in the {{s|bulbapedia|core series}} and across the various Pokémon continuities ever since. Two other Mewtwo have fully-voiced appearances: [[bulbapedia:Mewtwo (Best Wishes series)|one]] in [[bulbapedia:M16|the sixteenth movie]] that is capable of undergoing Mega Evolution, and [[bulbapedia:Mewtwo (Detective Pikachu)|one]] in both the ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Detective Pikachu|game}}'' spin-off game and the [[bulbapedia:Detective Pikachu (movie)|live-action movie of the same name]].
-{{Infobox Character General
+Mewtwo is a gender-unknown species, although this is not depicted consistently in other media. In the anime, the telepathically-generated voice for the first Mewtwo is male (which is reflected in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series), whereas the second Mewtwo featured in the sixteenth movie has a feminine voice. In comparison, the ''Detective Pikachu'' film's Mewtwo possesses an artificial, androgynous voice, but is referred to with male pronouns nonetheless.
-|name         = Mewtwo
-|image        = [[Image:Mewtwo.jpg|175px|Mewtwo]]
+==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
-|caption      = Official artwork of Mewtwo.
+Mewtwo does not appear in ''Super Smash Bros.'' in any capacity. However, according to a page on ''[[Smabura-Ken]]'' (the game's Japanese site), it was planned for inclusion in the roster as a playable fighter, but was removed from the game along with [[Bowser]] and [[King Dedede]] for unknown reasons.
-|universe     = ''[[Pokémon (universe)|Pokémon]]''
-|firstgame    = ''[[Pokémon Red and Blue|Pokémon]]'' (1998, ''Red/Blue'')
+In an official poll held on ''Smabura-Ken'' regarding characters for a potential sequel, Mewtwo placed sixth with 35 votes; it was tied with James Bond from ''[[GoldenEye (universe)|GoldenEye 007]]''.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostResult2.html Super Smash Bros. questionnaire]</ref>
-(1999, ''Yellow'')
-|games        = ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee|SSBM]]''
+==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
-|console      = [[Game Boy]]
+===As a playable character===
-|gender       =
+{{Main|Mewtwo (SSBM)}}
-|homeworld    = Kanto
+[[File:Mewtwo SSBM.jpg|150px|thumb|Mewtwo, as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]]
-|hair         =
+Mewtwo made its ''Super Smash Bros.'' series debut as an unlockable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. It can be unlocked after playing 20 cumulative hours of [[Versus Mode]] matches (5 hours for 4 players) or playing 700 Versus Mode matches.<ref name=SG>[https://www.sourcegaming.info/2016/01/15/melee-mewtwo/ News Flash! Super Smash Bros. Dojo: Mewtwo - Source Gaming]</ref>
-|eyes         = Purple
-|height       = 6' 7" (2.0 m)
+Mewtwo is very [[floaty]] and possesses a decent combo game, a very good [[wavedash]] and grab game, above-average dodges, a strong projectile in [[Shadow Ball]], and one of the best recoveries in [[Teleport]]. Mewtwo also possesses a [[reflection]]-capable move in [[Confusion]], while [[Disable]] [[stun]]s any close-range opponent that directly faces Mewtwo.<ref name=SG/> On the other hand, Mewtwo has a flawed combination of large size and light weight; this not only results in it being an easy target to hit and combo, but also especially easy to KO despite its recovery and defensive prowess.<ref name=SG/> Mewtwo also has general awkwardness in its mobility and moveset, the latter of which is burdened with minimal utility and a small number of KOing options.
-|weight       = 269.0 pounds (122.0 kg)
-|creator      =
+As a result of its weaknesses and flaws outweighing its strengths, Mewtwo infamously sat in the bottom-tier of ''Melee''{{'}}s [[tier list]] for most of the game's lifespan, to the point that it was even considered the worst character in the entire game at several points in ''Melee''{{'}}s lifespan. However, the efforts of {{Sm|Taj}} resulted in Mewtwo being reassessed as a low-tier character; this has been reflected with its current ranking of 20th out of 26 on the tier list, placing it in the D tier.
-|artist       =
-|voiceactor   =
+===Trophies===
-|japanactor   =
+{{main|List of SSBM trophies (Pokémon series)}}
+As a playable character, Mewtwo has three trophies - a main trophy acquired by clearing {{SSBM|Classic Mode}} with Mewtwo on any difficulty, and the two Smash trophies are by clearing {{SSBM|Adventure Mode}} and [[All-Star Mode]], respectively.
+{{Trophy
+|name=Mewtwo
+|image=Mewtwo Trophy Melee.png
+|mode=Classic
+|desc-ntsc=(1.0/1.01) A genetically created Pokémon, Mewtwo is the result of many long years of research by a solitary scientist. Although Mewtwo was cloned from the genes of the legendary Pokémon Mew, its size and character are far different than its ancestor. Its battle abilities have been radically heightened, making it ruthless.
+:(1.02) A genetically created Pokémon, Mewtwo is the result of many long years of research by a solitary scientist. Although Mewtwo was bio-engineerd from a fossil of the legendary Pokémon Mew, its size and character are far different than its ancestor. Its battle abilities have been radically heightened, making it ruthless.
+|desc-pal=A genetically created Pokémon, Mewtwo is the result of many long years of research by a solitary scientist. Although Mewtwo was born from the genes of the legendary Pokémon Mew, its size and character are far different than its ancestor. Its battle abilities have been radically heightened, making it ruthless.
+|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Pokémon Red & Blue|release1=9/98}}
+|game=Melee
+}}
+{{clrl}}
+{{Trophy
+|name=Mewtwo
+|image=Mewtwo Trophy (Smash).png
+|mode=Adventure
+|desc=As Mewtwo relies mostly on its powerful brain, there are times when it scarcely uses its arms and legs. Since Mewtwo spends much of its time floating, it flies far when struck. Shadow Ball traces a jagged path once released: the longer Mewtwo holds it, the more powerful it becomes. Mewtwo uses Confusion to spin its foes around.
+|gamelist=:B: Shadow Ball
+:Smash B: Confusion
+|game=Melee
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+{{clrl}}
-'''Mewtwo''' ({{ja|ミュウツー}}, ''Myūtsū'') is a fictional creature from the phenomenally popular and expansive ''[[Pokémon (universe)|Pokémon]]'' media empire. It was introduced as the "final Pokémon" in the very first game in the franchise. Mewtwo enjoys a good degree of fame and popularity in the ''Pokémon'' fan community for being a far more human-like character than most of the other species, and it was included in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' as a playable character.
+{{Trophy
+|name=Mewtwo
+|image=Mewtwo Trophy (Smash 2).png
+|mode=All Star
+|desc=Mewtwo is definitely not a speedy character, but its ESP-powered grab and throw moves are comparatively strong. Teleport has a short range, but doesn't leave it open to attack. It's best used as an escape move during disturbances. Mewtwo can daze a foe if it makes eye contact and uses Disable; the move is useless unless Mewtwo is facing its enemy.
+|gamelist=:Up & B: Teleport
+:Down & B: Disable
+|game=Melee
+}}
+{{clrl}}
-==Creature description==
+==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
-Among the 151 Pokémon introduced in this First Generation period were the likes of [[Pikachu]] and [[Jigglypuff]], and the final Pokémon in the game were Mewtwo (go to this site to learn more about him with pictures and everything: '''http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-dp/150.shtml'''): Pokémon #150 and [[Mew]] as #151. Mewtwo was made to be by far the most powerful Pokémon of all during the First Generation, to such an extent that its presence in the RPGs made the games unbalanced, giving it infamy until the playing field in the RPGs of subsequent generations were better balanced and Mewtwo deemed less overpowered. Even today in the [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|Fourth Generation of RPGs]], Mewtwo remains among the most powerful of all Pokémon species, currently belonging to the "uber" tier in competitive battle.
+Mewtwo did not return in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' as a playable character, despite not being a [[clone]] like the other cut characters. Although Mewtwo was unpopular among ''Melee''{{'}}s competitive community, its departure nevertheless resulted in a significant amount of fan outcry, as the majority of players saw it as an unjustified cut. ''Brawl'' also introduced {{SSBB|Lucario}}, a fellow ''Pokémon'' series fighter, who was widely perceived by fans as being a replacement for Mewtwo around the time of ''Brawl's'' release; however, other than their similar neutral specials [[Shadow Ball]] and [[Aura Sphere]], their movesets are vastly different.
-Mewtwo is a humansized, humanlike creature with a pale purple body and vaguely feline qualities. In the movie mewtwo can talk and can control his evil clones to fight the original pokemon to the death. Like all Pokémon, Mewtwo's design concepts are illustrated in the Pokemon RPGs via the various Pokédex entries available within the games. The Pokédex states it was artifically created by horrific genetic manipulations of DNA from the legendary Pokémon [[Mew]] by human scientists, and was created with a body endowed with psychic battle abilities raised to the ultimate level. As a result, this '''one of a kind''' man-made species is one of the most powerful entities in the world. However, the scientific power of humans failed to endow it with a compassionate heart. Thus, it has one of the most savage hearts among Pokémon, carrying a disposition vastly different from that of Mew, and thinks only of defeating its foes. Its cold glowing eyes strike fear into the hearts of its enemies. It usually remains motionless to conserve energy, so that it may unleash its full power in battle.
+===Unfinished data===
+{{main|Beta elements (SSBB)#Fighters}}
+While Mewtwo does not appear as a playable character in ''Brawl'', there are several empty files on the game disc bearing its name. These include a graphic effects file (<code>ef_mewtwo.pac</code><ref>[http://www.destructoid.com/elephant/photo-m.phtml?post_key=68272&photo_key=29687 Rumortoid: A full list of the files found on Smash Bros. Brawl disk? (UPDATE)]</ref>), a [[Music_(SSBB)#Removed_tracks|victory theme]] (<code>snd_bgm_Z38_MYU2</code><ref>[http://www.smashboards.com/showpost.php?p=10920499&postcount=133 Brawl Beta Elements List-First Post Majorly Updated 7/26/10 | Page 4]</ref>), and a [[Wii Remote selection sound]] (which no other cut character has). While it is possible that some of these files are leftover data imported from ''Melee'' for referential purposes, the prevailing theory is that Mewtwo was planned to be playable, but ended up being cut. As Mewtwo has the most unused content of any scrapped character, it can be assumed that Mewtwo was a late cut to ''Brawl''{{'}}s roster.
-The ''Pokémon'' franchise features several separate continuities within its various media, which are primarily the full series of ''Pokémon'' handheld RPGs and spin-off games, the ''Pokémon'' anime continuity consisting of a long-running anime with one movie adventure per season, and the various ''Pokémon'' manga series which primarily includes the ''Pokémon Adventures'' manga. In each of these continuities, Mewtwo is portrayed quite differently. In the first generation of RPGs, Mewtwo is a genetically twisted "super-clone" of the rare and powerful Mew, created by scientists looking to make the most powerful of all Pokémon, but they failed to endow Mewtwo with a caring heart. Mewtwo hides away in cerulean cave near Misty's hometown of Cerulean (map of cerulean cave : http://www.gamefaqs.com/portable/gbadvance/file/918916/28809), and the player's trainer protagonist may enter the cave and try to capture the very powerful being for himself. In the ''Pokémon Adventures'' manga, which is a different and rather darker take on the ''Pokémon'' franchise, Mewtwo was created much the same way, but it is infused with the DNA of both Mew and its scientist creator, a "Gym Leader" trainer named Blaine who works for the criminal Team Rocket organization in the manga series. At first a rogue, Mewtwo is later caught by Blaine, and eventually released.
+===Trophy===
+{{main|List of SSBB trophies (Pokémon series)}}
+Mewtwo appears in ''Brawl'' as a collectible trophy, obtained by completing [[All-Star Mode]] on Intense difficulty. The trophy describes Mewtwo's appearance in the ''Pokémon'' games, but makes no reference whatsoever to its appearance in ''Melee''.
-Perhaps what most contributes to Mewtwo's popularity in the ''Pokémon'' community is its rather large and dramatic role in the anime continuity. Mewtwo in this appearance is physically structured different from its normal game appearance, with a larger body-to-head ratio, and it possesses an inhuman amount of psychic power, able to levitate itself with enough proficiency to simulate flight, remotely levitate and hurl about others with mere hand motions, employ powerful psycho-kinetic attacks, and use telepathy to communicate with people and Pokémon with full knowledge of human language; it can telepathically speak coherently like a human, with the simulated voice of an adult human male. This, coupled with a disposition that allows for the virtues and failings of a human being, makes Mewtwo seem a far more human-like character than any typical species of Pokémon.
+{{Trophy
+|name=Mewtwo
+|image=Mewtwo - Brawl Trophy.png
+|desc=A Genetic Pokémon. This Legendary Pokémon was based on a recombination of Mew's DNA, created by a scientist after years of research. However, Mewtwo greatly differs from Mew in both size and personality and is said to be the most twisted and savage Pokémon ever. Mewtwo has incredibly high combat abilities and uses Psychic-type attacks.
+|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red/Blue|console2=GBA|game2=Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen}}
+|game=Brawl
+}}
+{{clrl}}
-Mewtwo, in its starring role in the first ''Pokémon'' feature film, ''Pokémon the First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back'', is portrayed as a Frankenstein-inspired laboratory experiment gone awry, destroying the laboratory of its creators in a rage over the idea that it is merely a lab specimen and a shadow of Mew, and it is portrayed in an outright villainous light as it plots and plans revenge against the humans on a global scale (On the contrary, however, the original Japanese version of the film portrays Mewtwo as a confused, yet aggressive, individual who simply plans to prove that its existence has meaning, rather than trying to eradicate mankind). When Mew appears, Mewtwo engages in an epic duel with it to prove that Pokémon clones can be superior, but when main anime trainer Ash Ketchum appears to selflessly sacrifice himself by throwing himself in the psychic crossfire, Mewtwo has a change of heart and sees that humans are indeed capable of virtue. Mewtwo uses its psychic powers to cleanse from everyone's mind all their immediate memories of it and departs for a natural place to live in peace. Mewtwo's anime saga continues in the OVA sequel released in 2002, ''Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns'', where it must contend with its vengeful creators at Team Rocket looking to recapture  and use it to take over the world, but Ash Ketchttp://super-smash-bros.wikia.com/wiki/SmashWiki:Copyrightshum once again appears and goes out of its way to help the super-clone. Mewtwo is deeply moved and personally thanks Ash, and it departs once again to live a night life amongst the rooftops of a "faraway city". Since then Mewtwo's holographic likeness has appeared in ''Pokémon<nowiki>'</nowiki>s'' tenth anniversary special, ''The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon''.
+==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
+===As a playable character===
+{{Main|Mewtwo (SSB4)}}
+[[File:Mewtwo SSB4.png|thumb|200px|Mewtwo, as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.]]
+During development of the game, an appearance of Mewtwo's {{s|bulbapedia|Mega Evolution}} was reportedly considered by [[Masahiro Sakurai]]. During the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon X and Y|''Pokémon X'' and ''Y'']] Developer Roundtable at [[E3 2013]], an audience member asked if developers wanted to see [[bulbapedia:Mega Evolution|Mega Mewtwo]] in the next ''Super Smash Bros.'' game. While the developers stated that they had nothing to report about the question, Sakurai, who was in the audience at the time, reportedly said "We are thinking about it."<ref>[http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/34700 Sakurai Considering Mewtwo for Next Smash Bros. Games]</ref>
-==In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''==
+Despite this, Mewtwo did not initially make the final cut of the game as a playable character, returning only as a collectible trophy. Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y also appear together as a singular trophy in {{forwiiu}}.
-===As a Playable Fighter===
-[[Image:Mewtwomelee.jpg|100px|right]]
-:''Main article: [[Mewtwo (SSBM)]]''
-Mewtwo made it's ''Smash''-series debut as an unlockable character in ''Melee''; it is interesting to note that it could have appeared in the previous game in some form but didn't. It is much more difficult to unlock than most other secret characters in ''Melee'', however; it can be unlocked after either playing 20 cumulative hours of Vs. Mode matches (5 hours for four players), or playing 700 Vs. mode matches.
-An easy way to unlock Mewtwo is to leave a versus match over-night. Upon return, just finish the match, and the Mewtwo challenge will begin. Defeat the challenge to unlock Mewtwo.
+Mewtwo was later announced in the [[Nintendo Direct#Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50-Fact Extravaganza|''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U:'' 50-Fact Extravaganza]] as a playable character, becoming the first fighter in ''Super Smash Bros.'' history to be made available as [[downloadable content]].
-In the ''Pokémon'' RPGs, from [[Pokémon GS]] onward, every Pokémon species has an extremely rare alternatively-colored version, and such individuals are called "Shiny Pokémon". The shiny Mewtwo's coloration is green instead of purplish pink, and this is one of Mewtwo's alternate costumes in the game. Also,you can catch a shiny mewtwo in the normal game, however it is extremely rare.
+Consumers who registered both {{for3ds}} and {{forwiiu}} on Club Nintendo before March 31, 2015 could download it for free as of April 15th, while others were able to purchase it beginning on April 28th. Its moveset is mostly unchanged from ''Melee'', aside from the addition of its own [[Psystrike|Final Smash]], consisting of Mega Evolving into Mega Mewtwo Y before performing its {{s|bulbapedia|signature move}}, {{iw|bulbapedia|Psystrike|move}}.
-===As a Collectible Trophy===
+Upon its return to the series, Mewtwo was poorly regarded by the competitive scene, as its already light [[weight]] was lowered further and its already large hurtbox became slightly taller. However, Mewtwo did see improvements to [[Confusion]] and [[Disable]], two of its most arguably least used moves: the former now functions as a traditional [[reflector]], while the latter's [[stun]] effect has a longer duration.
-By tradition, Mewtwo as a playable character is featured on its personal three trophies. Its normal trophy is acquired by beating the Classic mode with Mewtwo on any difficulty, and its Smash Red and Smash Blue trophies are acquired the same way by beating the Adventure and All-Star modes, respectively. Its Classic mode trophy reads:
-:''A genetically created Pokémon, Mewtwo is the result of many long years of research by a solitary scientist. Although Mewtwo was cloned from the genes of the legendary Pokémon Mew, its size and character are far different than its ancestor. Its battle abilities have been radically heightened, making it ruthless.''
-:*Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue, 9/98
+However, Mewtwo underwent a considerable turning point thanks to game updates. Update [[1.1.3]] increased Mewtwo's grounded and aerial speeds, as well as improving its already potent forward smash and aerial attacks. Although update [[1.1.5]] provided very few changes, they were effective regardless: Mewtwo's weight was marginally increased, its already fast dashing speed was increased to the point of becoming the seventh fastest in the game, and both its up smash and neutral aerial were made safer thanks to adjustments to their ending lag and hitbox sizes, respectively.
-==In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==
+As a result of these very substantial buffs, opinions on Mewtwo drastically improved, as it has managed to earn some noteworthy representation and consistently achieves high placings at all levels of play. Thanks to this newfound success, Mewtwo is currently ranked 10th out of 54 on the [[tier list]], placing it in the A tier and assessing it as a top-tier character.
-[[Image:Mewtwo Trophy Render.png|150px|thumb|right|Mewtwo trophy render.]]
-===As a Collectible Trophy===
-Mewtwo appears in ''Brawl'' as a collectible trophy.  This trophy can be obtained by completing All-Star mode on Intense difficulty. The trophy describes Mewtwo's appearance in the ''Pokémon'' games, and makes no reference whatsoever to its appearance in ''Melee'':
-:''A Genetic Pokémon. This legendary Pokémon was based on a recombination of Mew's DNA, created by a scientist after years of research. However, Mewtwo greatly differs from Mew in both size and personality and is said to be the most twisted and savage Pokémon ever. Mewtwo has incredibly high combat abilities and uses Psychic- type attacks.''
+===Trophies===
+{{main|List of SSB4 trophies (Pokémon series)}}
+After being added as downloadable content, Mewtwo gained the following two trophies:
-:* Pokémon Red/Blue
+{{Trophy
-:* Pokémon Diamond/Pearl
+|name=Mewtwo
+|image-3ds=MewtwoDLCTrophy3DS.png
+|image-wiiu=MewtwoDLCTrophyWiiU.png
+|desc-3ds-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!
+|desc-wiiu-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 risk getting in close, it might just be worth it!
+|desc-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!
+|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue|release1=09/1998|console2=3DS|game2=Pokémon X & Pokémon Y|release2=10/2013}}
+|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red/Blue|release1=10/1999|console2=3DS|game2=Pokémon X/Y|release2=10/2013}}
+}}
+{{clrl}}
-===Hacked Data===
+{{Trophy
-Hacking has revealed Mewtwo to have been partially programmed, possessing its own character model and victory tune.{{fact}} It is possible that this data simply existed for referential purposes by the programmers, or that data was imported from ''Melee'' for some reason. Further hacking has revealed that Mewtwo's sound when selected on the character selection screen is also intact, supporting the theory it was planned for ''Brawl'' but was scrapped in development.{{fact}} Other sounds have reportedly been found such as [[Shadow Ball]], [[Teleport]], and a loud yelling noise with Mewtwo's voice, possibly suggesting he even had a [[Final Smash]] programmed.{{fact}} This is possible proof that Mewtwo was left out due to time constraints. After this, The Smash Back Room played a mass joke on Smashboards, even making a character discussion thread about Mewtwo and posting about how overpowered he supposedly was.{{fact}}
+|name=Mewtwo (Alt.)
+|image-3ds=MewtwoAltTrophy3DS.png
+|image-wiiu=MewtwoAltTrophyWiiU.png
+|desc-3ds-ntsc=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.
+|desc-wiiu-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.
+|desc-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.
+|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue|release1=09/1998|console2=3DS|game2=Pokémon X & Pokémon Y|release2=10/2013}}
+|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red/Blue|release1=10/1999|console2=3DS|game2=Pokémon X/Y|release2=10/2013}}
+}}
+{{clrl}}
+Prior to being added as downloadable content, Mewtwo only had the following two trophies:
+{{Trophy
+|name=Mewtwo
+|image-3ds=MewtwoTrophy3DS.png
+|image-wiiu=MewtwoTrophyWiiU.png
+|desc-ntsc=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.
+|desc-pal=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.
+|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue|release1=09/1998|console2=GBA|game2=Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen|release2=09/2004}}
+|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red/Blue|release1=10/1999|console2=GBA|game2=Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen|release2=10/2004}}
+}}
+{{clrl}}
+{{Trophy
+|name=Mega Mewtwo X & Y
+|image=MegaMewtwoTrophyWiiU.png
+|desc-ntsc=It's almost no surprise that a Pokémon as powerful as Mewtwo wouldn't be limited to a single Mega Evolution. Mega Mewtwo X has strong arms and legs, while Mega Mewtwo Y has a whiplike, slender head. The differences aren't just physical—X brings improved fighting power, while Y can unleash even more psychic power.
+|desc-pal=Mega Mewtwo comes in two forms rather than just one. Mega Mewtwo X has visibly strengthened limbs, which greatly boost its physical abilities in battle. Mega Mewtwo Y, on the other hand, has a whip-like tendril extending from the back of its head, which augments its psychic powers.
+|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=3DS|game1=Pokémon X & Pokémon Y|release1=10/2013}}
+|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=3DS|game1=Pokémon X/Y|release1=10/2013}}
+|game=ssb4-wiiu
+}}
+{{clrl}}
+==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
+===As a playable character===
+{{Main|Mewtwo (SSBU)}}
+[[File:Mewtwo SSBU.png|thumb|200px|Mewtwo, as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]
+Mewtwo returns as an unlockable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. Much like in ''Melee'', it is one of the very last characters to be unlocked, as all three of its unlock methods (Smash battles, {{SSBU|Fox}}'s {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} unlock tree, and [[World of Light]]) designate it as one of the last characters encountered.
+{{clr}}
+===Spirits===
+====Fighter spirit====
+<center>
+<gallery>
+SSBU spirit Mewtwo.png|411. '''''Mewtwo'''''
+</gallery>
+</center>
+====Primary spirit====
+{|class="wikitable"
+! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Slots
+! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]]
+! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]]
+! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
+! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
+! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
+! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
+! Ability !! Series
+|-
+| 464 || {{SpiritTableName|Mega Mewtwo Y}} || {{SpiritType|Grab}} || ★★★ || 1 || 3411 || 10283 || 1830 || 5516 || 1271 || 3833 || PSI Attack ↑ || ''Pokémon'' Series
+|}
+==Names in other languages==
+{{langtable
+|ja={{ja|ミュウツー|Myūtsū}}, ''Mewtwo''
+|en=Mewtwo
+|fr=Mewtwo
+|de=Mewtu
+|it=Mewtwo
+|es=Mewtwo
+|nl=Mewtwo
+|pt=Mewtwo
+|ru={{rollover|Мьюту|M'yutu|?}}
+|ko={{rollover|뮤츠|Myucheu|?}}, ''Mewtwo''
+|zh_cn={{rollover|超梦|Chāomèng|?}}, ''Mewtwo''
+|zh_tw={{rollover|超夢|Chāomèng|?}}, ''Mewtwo''
+}}
 ==Trivia==
-*Mewtwo along with [[Roy]], [[Dr. Mario]], [[Pichu]], and to a lesser extent, [[Young Link]], does not return in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. It is supposedly replaced by [[Lucario]], a Pokémon that also has starred in a movie and is capable of communicating via telepathy. Lucario's [[Aura Sphere]] is even seen to operate very similarly to Mewtwo's [[Shadow Ball]]. Lucario's moves are also very bulky and focus on its "Aura" abilities.  However, with the exception of their forward Smash and the aforementioned [[Aura Sphere]]/[[Shadow Ball]], all of their attacks are considerably different from each other. Mewtwo is the only fighter that was not a [[clone]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' to be excluded from its sequel.
+*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'':
-*In the ''Pokémon'' universe, Mewtwo was created as the strongest Pokémon in the world. Ironically, Mewtwo is one of the worst fighters in ''Melee'', according to the [[tier list]].
+**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 Japanese quotes in both games have it boast about its power and question its existence, much like the first Mewtwo did on several occasions. The quotes were not dubbed in other languages; they were swapped out with language-neutral voice clips in the non-Japanese versions. In ''Ultimate'', the same thing would happen to some of [[Hero]]'s voice clips.
-*Mewtwo bears a slight resemblence to Giegue, the final boss of the first Mother game and the young form of Giygas from Mother 2. Similarly, [[Pokemon Trainer]] greatly resembles Ninten, the main protagonist of said game (and, by extension, [[Ness]]). A number of people involved in the development of Mother later went on to develop Pokémon. Also, in the Subspace Emissary, Pokemon Trainer is initially partnered with Lucas from Mother 3.
+**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}}.
-*Despite Mewtwo's weight in the games, it is fairly light in Melee, and ironically, [[Charizard (SSBB)|Charizard]] is heavier than Mewtwo, although in the RPGs, Charizard is lighter.
+**It can undergo {{s|bulbapedia|Mega Evolution}} into Mega Mewtwo Y like the second Mewtwo.
+**It can use its signature move, {{iw|bulbapedia|Psystrike|move}}, like the second Mewtwo. However, Psystrike has a unique design and functions differently in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series 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 the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.
+**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.
+*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 whose gender is unknown.
+**Despite this, it does possess 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/122 kg. This is seemingly attributed to its telekinetically-induced anti-gravity. A similar case applies to [[Rosalina]].
+*Mewtwo and Lucario are the only playable Pokémon whose on-screen appearances do not involve them emerging from a {{s|bulbapedia|Poké Ball}}.
+*In all its appearances, Mewtwo only holds one item with its hands. In this case, it is the [[Parasol]] while descending. Otherwise, it uses telekinesis to make items float in front of it.
+*By default, Mewtwo has the fastest air speed of every ''Melee'' newcomer.
+**Mewtwo also has the 3rd 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 ''Pokémon'' character in every ''Smash'' game where it is playable.
+*Mewtwo is the only character cut in the transaction from ''Melee'' to ''Brawl'' that is not a moveset<!--specified here to avoid potential misunderstanding, since Mewtwo is a literal clone in lore--> [[clone]] of another character.
+*Mewtwo is the only playable character to be known to be planned for more than one installment without being playable, those being [[Super Smash Bros.|the original ''Super Smash Bros.'']] and ''Brawl''.
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