Mewtwo Best Tera Raid Build

The best Mewtwo Tera Raid Build in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) has the Pressure ability, and the Life Orb held item. Read on to learn what the best Mewtwo Tera Raid Build is and how to use it.

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Best Mewtwo Tera Raid Build

Best Mewtwo Tera Builds
Psystrike Build	Aura Sphere Build
Shadow Ball Build

Psystrike Mewtwo

EV Spread, Ability, Held Item and Moveset

Mewtwo	Tera Type			Nature
				Modest (↑SpA, ↓Atk)
	EV Spread
	HP: 252		Sp. Atk: 252		Def: 4
Ability	Moveset
Pressure	・ Nasty Plot ・ Psychic Terrain ・ Psystrike ・ Psychic
Held Item
Life Orb

Summary

Both of Mewtwo's abilities do not contribute much to Tera Raids, so any ability will do.

Best Tera Type

We also recommend getting a Mewtwo with a Psychic Tera Type because both Psystrike and Psychic gets an increased damage boost from your Psychic Tera type. As a Special Attacker, Modest nature would be best.
Best Tera Types: Best Pokemon to Terastallize

EV Spread Explanation

Tera Raid EV spreads should lean towards Bulky Offense. Max out your HP and Sp. Atk EVs, while adding the remaining EVs into Defense. Give it Life Orb to increase Mewtwo's damage output.

Tera Raid Strategy

Start Tera Raid Battles by using Nasty Plot three times to boost Mewtwo's Special Attack by six stages. With Mewtwo having one of the highest Sp. Atk stats in the game, boosting it further with Nasty Plot should allow you to clear most raids with ease.

Use Psychic Terrain after to boost Psychic-type damage output, allowing Psychic or Psystrike to deal massive damage. After your initial setup, use either Psychic or Psystrike to deal damage against the Raid Pokemon.

Once you have enough Tera Orb charge, Terastallize to further increase your damage output, ending the raid faster.

Since Psystrike deals Special Damage based on the opponent's Defense, use it against Pokemon with High Special Defense, but low Defense stats, like Blissey.

Sample Damage Calculations

Neutral Damage Dealt by Mewtwo
(Flying Tera, 128 Sp. Def) 7600 HP (Max HP x25)	Psychic(+6 Sp. Atk, Psychic Tera) 1,398 ~ 1,646 (18.3 ~ 21.6%)
(Flying Tera, 128 Sp. Def) 7600 HP (Max HP x25)	Psystrike(+6 Sp. Atk, Psychic Tera) 1,328 ~ 1,564 (17.4 ~ 20.5%)
Super Effective Damage Dealt by Mewtwo
(Fighting Tera, 128 Sp. Def) 7600 HP (Max HP x25)	Psychic(+6 Sp. Atk, Psychic Tera) 2,796 ~ 3,292 (36.7 ~ 43.3%)
(Flying Tera, 128 Sp. Def) 7600 HP (Max HP x25)	Psystrike(+6 Sp. Atk, Psychic Tera) 2,656 ~ 3,128 (34.9 ~ 41.1%)

Similar Counters Comparison

Psychic Counters Comparison
Pokemon	Tier	Strengths / Weaknesses
Mewtwo		✅ Access to Nasty Plot ✅ Has one of the highest Base Sp. Atk stats in game ❌ HOME Transfer Exclusive
Slowbro		✅ Stored Power deals massive damage with either Nasty Plot or Calm Mind ✅ Bulky Psychic-type attacker ❌ Requires multiple turns to setup
Espathra		✅ Lumina Crash deals damage and lowers target's Sp. Def by two stages ✅ Decent Sp. Atk stat ❌ Low base Defense and Sp. Def

Effective Counter Against Fighting, and Poison Type Tera Raids

Super Effective (2x)
Not Very Effective (x0.5)
No Effect (x0)

This Mewtwo Tera Raid Build is an effective counter to Fighting, and Poison Type Tera Raid Bosses. If the Tera Raid Boss is usually a Bug, Dark or Ghost Type outside of Terastallization, perhaps consider a different build, as Mewtwo will be weak to these Types as a Psychic-Type attacker.
Type Chart: All Matchups and Effectiveness

Aura Sphere Mewtwo

EV Spread, Ability, Held Item and Moveset

Mewtwo	Tera Type			Nature
				Modest (↑SpA, ↓Atk)
	EV Spread
	HP: 252		Sp. Atk: 252		Def: 4
Ability	Moveset
Pressure	・ Nasty Plot ・ Aura Sphere ・ Focus Blast ・ Recover
Held Item
Shell Bell

Summary

Both of Mewtwo's abilities do not contribute much to Tera Raids, so any ability will do.

Best Tera Type

We also recommend getting a Mewtwo with a Fighting Tera Type because both Focus Blast and Aura Sphere gets an increased damage boost from your Fighting Tera type. As a Special Attacker, Modest nature would be best.
Best Tera Types: Best Pokemon to Terastallize

EV Spread Explanation

Tera Raid EV spreads should lean towards Bulky Offense. Max out your HP and Sp. Atk EVs, while adding the remaining EVs into Defense. Give it a Shell Bell to help Mewtwo recover HP when dealing damage.

Tera Raid Strategy

Start Tera Raid Battles by using Nasty Plot three times to boost Mewtwo's Special Attack by six stages.

After setting up, use Aura Sphere to deal damage and build Tera Orb charge. Once you have enough Tera Orb charge, Terastallize to further increase your damage output, ending the raid faster.

Aura Sphere is generally the safer damage dealing move with its perfect accuracy, but Focus Blast offers a higher damage output, but has a lower accuracy.

Sample Damage Calculations

Neutral Damage Dealt by Mewtwo
(Fire Tera, 128 Sp. Def) 7600 HP (Max HP x25)	Aura Sphere(+6 Sp. Atk, Fighting Tera) 717 ~ 844 (9.4 ~ 11.1%)
(Fire Tera, 128 Sp. Def) 7600 HP (Max HP x25)	Focus Blast(+6 Sp. Atk, Fighting Tera) 1,075 ~ 1,266 (8.9 ~ 10.5%)
Super Effective Damage Dealt by Mewtwo
(Normal Tera, 128 Sp. Def) 7600 HP (Max HP x25)	Aura Sphere(+6 Sp. Atk, Fighting Tera) 1,434 ~ 1,688 (18.8 ~ 22.2%)
(Flying Tera, 128 Sp. Def) 7600 HP (Max HP x25)	Bleakwind Storm(+2 Sp. Atk) 2,150 ~ 2,532 (28.2 ~ 33.3%)

Similar Counters Comparison

Fighting Counters Comparison
Pokemon	Tier	Strengths / Weaknesses
Mewtwo		✅ Access to Nasty Plot ✅ Has one of the highest Base Sp. Atk stats in game ❌ HOME Transfer Exclusive
Iron Hands		✅ Access to Belly Drum ✅ Bulky Fighting-type attacker ❌ Slightly lower Sp. Def stat
Iron Valiant		✅ Access to Calm Mind ✅ Can function as Special or Physical Attacker ❌ Glass Cannon without defensive boosts

Effective Counter Against Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel Type Tera Raids

Super Effective (2x)
Not Very Effective (x0.5)
No Effect (x0)

This Mewtwo Tera Raid Build is an effective counter to Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel Type Tera Raid Bosses. If the Tera Raid Boss is usually a Psychic, Flying or Fairy Type outside of Terastallization, perhaps consider a different build, as Mewtwo will be weak to these Types as a Fighting-Type attacker.
Type Chart: All Matchups and Effectiveness

Shadow Ball Mewtwo

EV Spread, Ability, Held Item and Moveset

Mewtwo	Tera Type			Nature
				Modest (↑SpA, ↓Atk)
	EV Spread
	HP: 252		Sp. Atk: 252		Def: 4
Ability	Moveset
Pressure	・ Nasty Plot ・ Shadow Ball ・ Hex ・ Thunder Wave
Held Item
Shell Bell

Summary

Both of Mewtwo's abilities do not contribute much to Tera Raids, so any ability will do.

Best Tera Type

We also recommend getting a Mewtwo with a Ghost Tera Type because both Shadow Ball and Hex gets an increased damage boost from your Ghost Tera type. As a Special Attacker, Modest nature would be best.
Best Tera Types: Best Pokemon to Terastallize

EV Spread Explanation

Tera Raid EV spreads should lean towards Bulky Offense. Max out your HP and Sp. Atk EVs, while adding the remaining EVs into Defense. Give it Shell Bell to help Mewtwo recover HP when dealing damage.

Tera Raid Strategy

Start Tera Raid Battles by using Thunder Wave to paralyze the Raid Pokemon, allowing you to freely setup, and increase Hex' base power. Use Nasty Plot three times after to boost Mewtwo's Special Attack by six stages.

After your initial setup, use Hex to deal damage while the Raid Pokemon is Paralyzed, up until the Raid Pokemon puts up its shield or resets negative stats from itself.

Once you have enough Tera Orb charge, Terastallize to further increase your damage output, and use Shadow Ball to deal damage to the Raid Pokemon's energy shield.

Sample Damage Calculations

Neutral Damage Dealt by Mewtwo
(Fire Tera, 128 Sp. Def) 7600 HP (Max HP x25)	Hex(130 BP, +6 Sp. Atk, Ghost Tera) 1,164 ~ 1,371 (15.3 ~ 18%)
(Fire Tera, 128 Sp. Def) 7600 HP (Max HP x25)	Shadow Ball(+6 Sp. Atk, Ghost Tera) 717 ~ 844 (9.4 ~ 11.1%)
Super Effective Damage Dealt by Mewtwo
(Psychic Tera, 128 Sp. Def) 7600 HP (Max HP x25)	Hex(130 BP, +6 Sp. Atk, Ghost Tera) 2,328 ~ 2,742 (30.6 ~ 36%)
(Psychic Tera, 128 Sp. Def) 7600 HP (Max HP x25)	Shadow Ball(+6 Sp. Atk, Ghost Tera) 1,434 ~ 1,688 (18.8 ~ 22.2%)

Similar Counters Comparison

Ghost Counters Comparison
Pokemon	Tier	Strengths / Weaknesses
Mewtwo		✅ Access to Nasty Plot ✅ Has one of the highest Base Sp. Atk stats in game ❌ HOME Transfer Exclusive
Annihilape		✅ Rage Fist has permanent damage boosts ✅ Bulky Ghost-type attacker ❌ No Access to Swords Dance or Belly Drum
Flutter Mane		✅ Access to Calm Mind ✅ Gets a free stat boost under Sun ❌ Low Defense stat

Effective Counter Against Psychic and Ghost Type Tera Raids

Super Effective (2x)
Not Very Effective (x0.5)
No Effect (x0)

This Mewtwo Tera Raid Build is an effective counter to Psychic and Ghost Type Tera Raid Bosses. If the Tera Raid Boss is usually a Dark Type outside of Terastallization, perhaps consider a different build, as Mewtwo will be weak to these Types as a Ghost-Type attacker.
Type Chart: All Matchups and Effectiveness

How to Make Best Mewtwo Tera Raid Build

How to Make Best Mewtwo Tera Raid Build
Transfer Mewtwo from Pokemon Sword & Shield Use Modest Mint to change its nature. EV Train Mewtwo Hyper Train at Montenevera. Level up to 100. Give Mewtwo a Held Item.

Transfer Mewtwo from Pokemon Sword & Shield

Mewtwo is currently only available by transfer from Pokemon Sword & Shield using Pokemon HOME.

Pokemon HOME Support Release Date

Use Tera Shards to Change Tera Type

If the Mewtwo build you are following requires it to have a different Tera type, you will need to have 50 Tera Shards of the type you need, and bring it to Medali to have your Pokemon's Tera Type changed.

How to Change Tera Type

Use Modest Mint to Change Its Nature

If it has a different nature, you can use Modest Mint to change its nature to Modest.

The easiest way to get this is by buying it from the Chansey Supply shop at Mesagoza for ₽20,000.

How to Change a Pokemon's Nature

EV Train Mewtwo

If you have the money for it, you can just buy 26 HP Up (for HP), 26 Calcium (for Sp. Atk), and 1 Iron (for Def). All of these items can be bought at a Chansey Supply shop and it will cost you ₽530,000 in total.

Alternatively, you can use Power Items that you can buy at a Delibird Presents shop for ₽10,000 each. Have your Pokemon hold the respective Power Item while defeating the Pokemon listed below.

Held Item	Number of Pokemon to Defeat	Defeat Any of These Pokemon
Power Weight (For HP EVs)	28 in Total (To get 252 HP EVs)	・Azurill ・Lechonk ・Paldean Wooper Location: South of Los Platos
Power Belt (For Defense EVs)	1 in Total (To get 4 Defense EVs)	・Tarountula Location: South of Lost Platos
Power Lens (For Special Attack EVs)	28 in Total (To get 252 Special Attack EVs)	・Psyduck ・Toxel ・Hatenna Location: South Province (Area 4)

How to EV Train Fast

Hyper Train at Montenevera

After EV training it, head to Montenevera and talk to the man with an Abomasnow near the Pokemon Center. He will hyper train your Pokemon using Bottle Caps.

A Bottle Cap can be bought at the Delibird Presents shops for ₽20,000 after getting 6 Gym Badges. 1 Bottle Cap is needed for each stat that will be maxed out.

Hyper Training: How to Increase IVs

Level Up to 100

Next, level it up to 100 to maximize its stats. The easiest way to do this is by farming Exp candies from Tera Raid Battles.

How to Level Up Fast: EXP Farming Guide

Give Mewtwo a Held Item

You can also give your Mewtwo a Held Item to help it when facing off against various Raid Pokemon.

Learn how to find the recommended held item and price from the table below!

Item Name	Location	Price
Shell Bell	Levincia Delibird Presents	₽20,000
Life Orb	Mesagoza Delibird Presents	₽50,000

Delibird Presents Locations and All Items

Mewtwo Tera Raid Moveset Guide

Learn Moves Through Level Up

The table below includes all the moves Mewtwo learns through level up needed for our recommended builds. Choose the moves depending on the build you are trying to make.

Level	Move	Type
40	Aura Sphere
48	Psychic
72	Psystrike
80	Recover

You can have Mewtwo remember moves by going to the "Moves and Stats" menu and pressing A.

How to Relearn Moves

Get Other Moves From TMs

The table below includes all the moves Mewtwo learns from TMs needed for our recommended builds. Choose the moves depending on the build you are trying to make.

TM / Move Name	How to Get Materials
TM029 Hex	Next to a rock (west) near the base of Team Star's Dark crew. Required League Points: 3000 LP Required Pokemon Materials: ・Mimikyu Scrap x3 ・Greavard Wax x3
TM114 Shadow Ball	Reward for clearing the Montenevera Gym. Required League Points: 8000 LP Required Pokemon Materials: ・Gastly Gas x5 ・Sandygast Sand x3 ・Sinistea Chip x3
TM138 Psychic Terrain	Found under a large tree near a Pokemon Center, at a riverbank between East Provinces Area One and Area Two. Required League Points: 3000 LP Required Pokemon Materials: ・Slowpoke Claw x3 ・Drowzee Fur x3 ・Indeedee Fur x3
TM140 Nasty Plot	Located in Mesagoza - Staff Room: Talk to Ms. Raifort after completing all history lessons and catching all four Treasures of Ruin. Required League Points: 5000 LP Required Pokemon Materials: ・Meowth Fur x3 ・Spiritomb Fragment x3 ・Tatsugiri Scales x3
TM158 Focus Blast	On the circle building next to the Alfornada Gym. Required League Points: 12000 LP Required Pokemon Materials: ・Meditite Sweat x3 ・Impidimp Hair x3 ・Flamigo Down x5

List of TMs and Locations

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7☆ Torterra	7☆ Feraligatr	7☆ Infernape	7☆ Serperior
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7☆ Primarina	7☆ Meganium	7☆ Blastoise	7☆ Charizard
7☆ Venusaur	7☆ Empoleon	7☆ Blaziken	7☆ Iron Bundle
7☆ Hisuian Samurott	7☆ Eevee	7☆ Hisuian Typhlosion	7☆ Hisuian Decidueye
7☆ Mewtwo	7☆ Chesnaught	7☆ Delphox	7☆ Rillaboom
5☆ Walking Wake	5☆ Iron Leaves	7☆ Inteleon	7☆ Decidueye
7☆ Samurott	7☆ Typhlosion

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Ground	Poison	Flying	Psychic	Bug	Rock
Ghost	Dragon	Dark	Steel	Fairy	Normal

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