Mewtwo
Dragonite (#149) - Mewtwo - Mew (#151) |
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| Name (Japanese), Number | Mewtwo (Myūtsū), 150 |
| Stage | Basic |
| Evolves from | (none) |
| Evolves to | (none) |
| Battle¹ | |
| Hit points | 106 |
| Attack | 110 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Speed | 130 |
| Special² | 154 |
| Special attack | 154 |
| Special defense | 90 |
| Biological | |
| Species | Genetic Pokémon |
| Types | Psychic |
| Height | 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 122 kg (269 lb) |
| Shiny color | It's tail becomes green |
| Ability | Pressure |
| Gender distribution | Genderless |
| ¹ Stats for trading card versions may vary. ² Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow |
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The name "Mewtwo" originates from the name of Mew, the Pokémon from whom it was cloned, and also from the number two, since it is a clone.
Mewtwo was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene splicing and DNA engineering experiments. Because its battle abilities were raised to the ultimate level, it thinks only of defeating its foes. It usually remains motionless to conserve energy, so that it may unleash its full power in battle. Even though the scientific power of humans created this Pokémon's body, they failed to endow Mewtwo with a compassionate heart.
Mewtwo can be obtained only after defeating the Elite Four and returning to the Mysterious Cave. Considering Mewtwo's power, and also the fact that not many wild Pokémon in Red, Blue and Yellow can compare, it is usually recommended that you save the Master Ball for capturing it.
In Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow, the burned out building where the player finds the key to the Cinnabar Island Gym has several diaries scattered about which tell the story of Mewtwo. Something that seems to have been either forgotten or ignored officially is that they say Mewtwo is Mew's child, or at least Mew gave birth to Mewtwo.
In the anime, Mewtwo was genetically engineered by scientists under Team Rocket's leader, Giovanni, who desired to have the ultimate Pokemon. He was created using DNA from the 151st Pokemon, Mew. When Mewtwo became aware that he was no more than a puppet, he devastated Team Rocket's base and escaped. He then rebuilt the island lab where he was 'born' and lured Pokémon trainers to it with the intention of creating genetically enhanced clones of the trainer's Pokémon as part of a larger revenge plan against humanity. He had a change of heart however as Ash Ketchum sacrified himself to stop duel between him and Mew. With that he wiped out the trainers' memory of the incident, and took himself and the clones into reclusion in the Johto region. But during all this time, Giovanni still sought Mewtwo, which later led to a confrontation between him, Giovanni, and Ash and his friends.
In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Mewtwo is available as a unlockable character. It is unlocked after you play 20 hours (divided by the number of players per match--4 players playing for five hours straight can unlock it) in VS. Mode or 700 VS. matches.
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Super Smash Bros. Melee information
Mewtwo's B-button moves
External link