Mewtwo (#150)
Mewtwo (#150) is a Psychic-type Genetic Pokémon in Pokémon Red. Mewtwo isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: it waits at the bottom of Cerulean Cave after you become Champion. It doesn't evolve. Its best stat is Special (154), and its base stat total of 590 ranks #1 of 151.

- National No.
- #150
- Type
- Psychic
- Category
- Genetic Pokémon
- Height
- 6′07″ (2.0 m)
- Weight
- 269.0 lb (122.0 kg)
- Catch rate
- 3 of 255
- Base EXP
- 220
- Growth rate
- Slow
Mewtwo came into being after years of gene splicing and unsettling DNA experiments. Its creators never managed to align it.
Where to find Mewtwo in Pokémon Red
- Cerulean Cave (B1F): it waits at the bottom of Cerulean Cave after you become Champion (Lv 70).
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 106 | #7 of 151 | |
| Attack | 110 | #10 of 151 | |
| Defense | 90 | #29 of 151 | |
| Special | 154 | #1 of 151 | |
| Speed | 130 | #2 of 151 | |
| Total | 590 | #1 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Mewtwo
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Bug |
| ½× (resists) | Fighting Psychic |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | Ghost |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| Start | Disable | Normal | — | 55% | 20 |
| Start | Swift | Normal | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Start | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 63 | Barrier | Psychic | — | 100% | 30 |
| 66 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 70 | Recover | Normal | — | 100% | 20 |
| 75 | Mist | Ice | — | 100% | 30 |
| 81 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | 100% | 20 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | 80 |
| HM05 | Flash | Normal | — |
| TM01 | Mega Punch | Normal | 80 |
| TM05 | Mega Kick | Normal | 120 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM11 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 |
| TM12 | Water Gun | Water | 40 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 95 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | 120 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM16 | Pay Day | Normal | 40 |
| TM17 | Submission | Fighting | 80 |
| TM18 | Counter | Fighting | — |
| TM19 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | — |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 |
| TM29 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 |
| TM30 | Teleport | Psychic | — |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM35 | Metronome | Normal | — |
| TM36 | Self-Destruct | Normal | 130 |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 120 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — |
| TM46 | Psywave | Psychic | — |
| TM49 | Tri Attack | Normal | 80 |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Mewtwo in Pokémon Red?
Mewtwo isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: it waits at the bottom of Cerulean Cave after you become Champion.
What type is Mewtwo?
Mewtwo is Psychic type. It takes double damage from Bug and is immune to Ghost.
Does Mewtwo evolve?
No, Mewtwo doesn't evolve in Pokémon Red.
What moves does Mewtwo learn?
Mewtwo starts with Confusion, Disable, Swift, and Psychic and learns Barrier (Lv 63), Psychic (Lv 66), Recover (Lv 70), Mist (Lv 75), and Amnesia (Lv 81) by leveling up. It can learn 36 TMs and HMs.
What are Mewtwo's base stats?
HP 106, Attack 110, Defense 90, Special 154, Speed 130, for a total of 590.