Master Mewtwo raids in Pokemon Go: weaknesses, counters, and catching strategies
Mewtwo’s Return to Pokemon Go
The legendary Psychic-type Mewtwo makes its triumphant return to Pokemon Go 5-Star Raids during the Season of Discovery. This genetic powerhouse remains one of the most sought-after raid bosses, offering both PvE dominance and Master League viability.
From July 16-23, trainers get another chance to challenge what many consider the ultimate Legendary Pokemon.
Following appearances by Regigigas and Deoxys Defense Forme, Mewtwo’s arrival marks the season’s climax. Its 54,148 CP makes it one of the toughest raid challenges, requiring careful preparation and team coordination.
Exploiting Mewtwo’s Weaknesses
As a pure Psychic-type, Mewtwo has three critical vulnerabilities: Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type attacks. These deal 160% normal damage, making them essential for raid success.
Pro Tip: Dark-types have dual advantages – they resist Psychic attacks while dealing super-effective damage. This makes them particularly valuable for sustained damage output.
Common Mistake: Avoid using Fighting or Poison-types. Mewtwo resists these types and can quickly eliminate such counters with its Psychic or Confusion moves.
Top Counters and Movesets
These elite counters maximize damage against Mewtwo:
- Tyranitar (Bite/Crunch) – The Dark-type king with massive bulk
- Hydreigon (Bite/Dark Pulse) – Excellent Dragon/Dark hybrid
- Gengar (Shadow Claw/Shadow Ball) – Glass cannon with huge Ghost DPS
- Chandelure (Hex/Shadow Ball) – Top Ghost-type attacker
- Darkrai (Snarl/Dark Pulse) – Pure Dark-type specialist
Advanced Strategy: Lead with your glass cannons (Gengar, Chandelure) when Mewtwo doesn’t have Focus Blast, then switch to bulkier Dark-types. This maximizes early damage while preserving revives.
Mewtwo’s Raid Boss Moveset
Mewtwo’s diverse movepool requires adaptive counter strategies:
- Fast Moves: Psycho Cut (less damage) or Confusion (high damage)
- Charged Moves: Psychic (STAB), Focus Blast (counters Dark-types), Flamethrower/Ice Beam/Thunderbolt (coverage)
Danger Zone: Focus Blast can one-shot Dark-types. Watch for the charge animation and shield appropriately. Against Focus Blast Mewtwo, consider using Bug-types like Scizor or Ghost-types that resist Fighting.
Catching Mewtwo: Strategies and CP Ranges
Mewtwo appears July 16-23 in 5-Star Raids. Defeating it grants encounter chances with these CP ranges:
- Normal: 2,294-2,387 CP
- Weather Boost (Windy): 2,868-2,984 CP
Catching Tips:
1. Use Golden Razz Berries for each throw
2. Wait for attack animations before throwing
3. Aim for Excellent curveballs (increases catch rate by ~20%)
4. Bring Pinap Berries if confident, for extra candy
Raid Difficulty: With 54,148 CP, Mewtwo requires 5-6 prepared trainers. Less experienced groups may need 7-8.
Shiny Mewtwo Hunting Guide
Shiny Mewtwo features a striking green tail and is currently available with ~1/20 raid odds.
Hunting Strategy:
– Prioritize raids during Windy weather for boosted CP
– Coordinate with local groups to maximize attempts
– Track your raid count – average 20-25 raids per shiny
Remember: Shiny chance applies per encounter, not per raid completion. Failed catches still count toward shiny odds.
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