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How to Get Mewtwo

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How to Get Mewtwo in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Complete Side Mission EX2

Project M Overworld

Mewtwo can be caught during the Project M Side Mission which was released on December 2, 2025. To unlock the mission, you need to receive the Mewtwonite X and Mewtwonite Y through Mystery Gift, then accept the mission from Mimi.

Project M Walkthrough (Side Mission EX2)

Mewtwo Will Have 3 Perfect IVs

Mewtwo Moves

Mewtwo will have three perfect IVs that will be permanent the moment you capture it. Since you cannot turn off Autosave, you either have to use a Backup Save, or use three Bottle Caps to max out your IVs.

EVs and IVs Explained

Mewtwo Game Data

Mewtwo Type

L-A Dex #232
Mewtwo ImageMewtwo
Pokemon Psychic Type Icon
Gen 1
Height 2 m
Weight 122 kg
Species Genetic Pokémon
EV Yield SpAtk +3

Mewtwo Weakness and Resistance

Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon

Mewtwo Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
106
 #29
Atk
110
 #114
Def
90
 #138
SpAtk
154
 #22
SpDef
90
 #145
Speed
130
 #15
Total
680
 #22
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 213 213 181 181 166
Atk 178 162 130 117 103
Def 156 142 110 99 85
SpAtk 226 206 174 156 143
SpDef 156 142 110 99 85
Spd 200 182 150 135 121
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature

Not Part of an Evolution Line

Mewtwo Evolution Line
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Alternate Forms

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Mewtwo Best Nature and Moveset for Story

Adamant or Modest

Nature Stat Changes
Adamant ↑ Attack, ↓ SpAtk
Modest ↑ SpAtk, ↓ Attack

Since Mewtwo can work as either a Physical or Special Attacker, its Best Nature is either Adamant or Modest, depending on how you plan to build its EVs and Moves.

Give Mewtwo Adamant if you want to use it as a Physical Attacker, and Modest if you want to build it as a Special Attacker instead.

Alternative Natures

Nature Stat Changes
Brave ↑ Attack, ↓ Speed
Quiet ↑ SpAtk, ↓ Speed

You can also give Mewtwo either Brave or Quiet nature, allowing you to use both of its Physical and Special moves without much downside.

Keep in mind that giving Mewtwo any of the above two natures will increase the cooldown of moves, potentially making it less ideal for Competitive Play and harder post-game content.

Use Mints to Change Natures

Mint Usage

If your Mewtwo has a different Nature than the ones we recommend above, you can use a Mint to change its Nature.
Mints Locations and How to Change Nature

Best Mewtwo Moveset for the Story

Move Type Cooldown
Aura Sphere Pokemon Fighting Type Icon 8
Psychic Pokemon Psychic Type Icon 8
Nasty Plot Pokemon Dark Type Icon 15
Psystrike Pokemon Psychic Type Icon 9

We recommend the moves Psystrike, Psychic, Aura Sphere, and Nasty Plot when using Mewtwo during the main story.

Mewtwo Learnset

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
1 Confusion Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 50 / 6
The user attacks by directing a weak telekinetic force toward targets. This may also leave targets confused.
1 Swift Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 5
The user attacks by firing star-shaped rays at targets.
12 Psybeam Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 65 / 6
The user attacks by shooting targets with a peculiar ray. This may also leave targets confused.
16 Psycho Cut Psychic Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by tearing at targets with blades formed from psychic power. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
24 Safeguard Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user creates a peculiar field that prevents status conditions for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
32 Amnesia Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 9
The user boosts its Sp. Def stat for a while by temporarily emptying its mind to forget all concerns.
40 Aura Sphere Fighting Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by letting loose a pulse of aura power from within its body.
48 Psychic Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by directing a strong telekinetic force toward targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
64 Mist Ice Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user cloaks the area in a white mist. Pokémon within the mist cannot have their stats lowered by opponents.
72 Psystrike Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 100 / 9
The user attacks by materializing a mysterious psychic wave. This move deals physical damage.
80 Recover Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user restores its own HP through cellular regeneration.
88 Future Sight Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 120 / 10
A short time after this move is used, a blast of psychic energy will strike the spot where the target was.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
003 Psyshock Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by materializing a mysterious psychic wave. This move deals physical damage.
006 Calm Mind Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 18
The user boosts its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats for a short time by quietly focusing its mind and calming its spirit.
007 Toxic Poison Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user badly poisons targets. The poison's damage worsens over time.
008 Thunder Wave Electric Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity to leave targets paralyzed.
010 Brick Break Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers such as Light Screen and Reflect.
011 Bulk Up Fighting Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 18
The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats for a short time by tensing its muscles to bulk up its body.
012 Rock Slide Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch.
013 Ice Beam Ice Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by shooting out a beam of icy-cold energy. This may also leave targets frozen.
016 Light Screen Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user constructs a wondrous wall of light that will reduce damage taken from special moves for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
019 Power Gem Rock Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
022 Aerial Ace Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 9
The user attacks by confounding targets with swift movements before slashing.
023 Thunder Punch Electric Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with an electrified punch. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
024 Ice Punch Ice Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with an icy punch. This may also leave targets frozen.
026 Energy Ball Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by drawing power from nature and firing it at targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
029 Fire Punch Fire Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a fiery punch. This may also leave targets with a burn.
031 Reflect Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user constructs a wondrous wall of light that will reduce damage taken from physical moves for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
036 Rock Tomb Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 10
The user attacks by hurling a boulder. Boulders that hit will also make targets move more slowly. Boulders that miss will remain on the battlefield.
038 Fire Blast Fire Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 10
The user attacks with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave targets with a burn.
039 Discharge Electric Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by letting loose a flare of electricity across a wide area. This may also leave those hit paralyzed.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
047 Agility Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user relaxes its muscles to make its body feel lighter, increasing the user's movement speed for a short time.
048 Self-Destruct Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 200 / 15
The user emits explosive force, causing damage across a wide area. The user faints after using this move.
052 Earth Power Ground Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by making the ground under targets erupt with power. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
056 Double-Edge Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks with a reckless, all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
057 Will-O-Wisp Fire Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user shoots a sinister flame to inflict a burn on targets.
059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by focusing all its willpower into a fierce headbutt. This may also make targets flinch.
062 Flamethrower Fire Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks with a stream of fierce flames. This may also leave targets with a burn.
064 Solar Beam Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by gathering a great deal of light and then shooting it at targets. This move takes some time to carry out.
065 Stone Edge Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by stabbing targets with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
067 Thunderbolt Electric Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks with a strong electric blast. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
069 Earthquake Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by setting off an earthquake that strikes a wide area.
074 Shadow Ball Ghost Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
077 Poison Jab Poison Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by stabbing targets with a poison- soaked tentacle, arm, or the like. This may also leave targets poisoned.
079 Hurricane Flying Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 10
The user attacks by wrapping targets in a fierce wind. This may also leave targets confused.
083 Nasty Plot Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Sp. Atk stat for a while by thinking bad thoughts to stimulate its brain.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
087 Iron Tail Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by slamming its hard tail into targets. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
090 Dark Pulse Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by releasing a horrible aura rife with ill intent. This may also make targets flinch.
095 Taunt Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user taunts targets, sending them into a rage that will allow them to use only damage-dealing moves for a short time.
097 Heal Block Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user prevents targets from recovering HP through moves or items for a while.
099 Metronome Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 4
The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain to unleash a random move from among the many moves that exist.
102 Focus Blast Fighting Type Moves Special Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by heightening its mental focus to unleash its power. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
105 Blizzard Ice Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 12
The user attacks by blasting targets with a howling blizzard. This may also leave targets frozen.
106 Thunder Electric Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 10
The user attacks by dropping a wicked thunderbolt. This may also leave targets paralyzed.

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