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Mewtwo
Pokémoncharacter
A large white and purple creature standing upright with its right arm outstretched towards the viewer. It has a feline-shaped head, long purple tail and stomach, enlarged thighs, three fingers, and two toes.
Mewtwo artwork byKen Sugimori
First gamePokémon RedandBlue(1996)
Designed byKen Sugimori[1]
Voiced by
In-universe information
SpeciesPokémon
TypePsychic

Mewtwo(Japanese:ミュウツー,Hepburn:Myūtsū)is aPokémon speciesinNintendoandGame Freak'sPokémonmedia franchise.It was first introduced in thevideo gamesPokémon RedandBlue,and later appeared in subsequent sequels and spin-off titles, such asPokkén TournamentandDetective Pikachu.In the video games, the player can fight and capture Mewtwo in order to subsequently pit it against other Pokémon. The player can first learn of Mewtwo late inPokémon RedandBlueby reading research documents left in a ruinedlaboratoryon Cinnabar Island where Mewtwo has escaped. Mewtwo is regarded as one of the series' strongest Pokémon, and was the strongest in the original games in terms of base statistic distribution. It is known as the "Genetic Pokémon"[4]and is a Legendary Pokémon, a special group of Pokémon that are very rare and usually very powerful.[5]Mewtwo has also appeared in various animated adaptations of the franchise.

Masachika Ichimurawas the first to voice the original Mewtwo character in Japanese, and the creature's younger self is voiced byFujiko Takimotoin theSound Picture Box: Mewtwo's OriginCD dramaandShowtaro Morikuboin the anime adaptation. In English,Jay Goedevoiced Mewtwo inPokémon: The First Movie(being credited under thepseudonym"Philip Bartlett"[6]) and thePokémon Live!musical, whileDan Greenprovided the voice forThe First Movie's direct sequel,Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns.[7][8]Green reprised the role in the 2019 remake of the first Pokémon movie,Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution.

ActressReiko Takashimavoiced a second, unrelated Mewtwo in thePokémonanimespecialMewtwo: Prologue to Awakeningand its direct sequel,Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened;this second Mewtwo is voiced by actress Miriam Pultro in the English dub. Mewtwo has featured in other game franchises, such asSuper Smash Bros.series, in which Ichimura reprised inSuper Smash Bros. MeleeandKeiji FujiwarainSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DSandWii UandSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate.A third Mewtwo also appears in the 2019live-action animated filmDetective Pikachu,voiced simultaneously by Rina Hoshino and Kotaro Watanabe.

Conception and design

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Mewtwo is a fictional species of Pokémon created for thePokémonfranchise.Developed byGame Freakand published byNintendo,the series began in Japan in 1996 with the release of the video gamesPokémon RedandBluefor theGame Boy.[9]In these games, the player assumes the role of a Pokémon Trainer whose goal is to capture and train creatures called Pokémon. Players use the creatures' special abilities to combat other Pokémon, and some can transform into stronger species through a process calledevolution.[10]A major goal in each game is to complete thePokédex,a comprehensive Pokémon encyclopedia,[11]by capturing, evolving, and trading to obtain individuals from allPokémon species.[10]

Introduced inRedandBlue,Mewtwo was conceived and designed by design leadKen Sugimori,and was one of the earliest designs created, preceding that of series mascotPikachu.[1]Standing 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm) tall,[12]it appears as abipedalfeline.Mewtwo has a light gray physique with a pronounced tail and abdomen, large thighs, purpleirises,bulbous fingertips, pronounced collarbone, crest-likepinnae,and a tube-like mass of flesh that connects from behind its head to the center of its upper back.[13]Sugimori intended for the details in its shape as well as the look in its eyes to give off "an unsettling aura".[14]According toPokémon Companypresident Tsunekazu Ishihara, Mewtwo was expected to be popular with North American audiences, citing their preference for strong, powerful characters.[15]

Created as a genetically modified clone of another Pokémon,Mew,Mewtwo directly precedes Mew in the game's numericalPokémon indexdue to programmer Shigeki Morimoto's last minute creation and inclusion of Mew into the game prior to release.[16]Until the firstPokémonmovie was released in the United States, Mewtwo was rarely referred to as a "clone" in Japanese sources. Kubo Masakazu, executive producer ofMewtwo Strikes Back,explained that they "intentionally avoid using the term 'kuron' [clone]… because the word has a frightening feel".[17]

In the original games, Mewtwo is intended to be "the strongest Pokémon ever."[12]Due togenetic engineeringbeing applied to a sample of Mew's DNA in order to fully create Mewtwo's genome, Mewtwo is an extremely powerfulpsychic,with its abilities surpassing Mew's due to intentional alterations to the genetic source material. As such, it can usetelekinesisforflight,[18]to shield itself and to powerfully throw opponents aside.[19]In addition, it is among the very few Pokémon capable of human speech, doing so viatelepathy.[20]Otherwise, it conserves its energy until needed, such as against powerful opponents. In addition to its psychic abilities, Mewtwo can alsoregenerate,which allows it to quickly recover from near-fatal injuries.[21]For the sixth and seventh generations of the Pokemon video game series, Mewtwo has two Mega Evolved forms, Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y. These can be activated if the player gives Mewtwo either the Mewtwonite X or the Mewtwonite Y.[22]

Appearances

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In video games

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Mewtwo has two Mega Evolutions, Mega Mewtwo X (left) and Mega Mewtwo Y (right)

InPokémon RedandBlue,the player learns of Mewtwo's existence by reading research notes left in the ruined Pokémon Mansion on Cinnabar Island. The notes say that a scientist[1]discovered a new Pokémon in aGuyanajungle, that they named it Mew, and that it later gave birth to a creature they called Mewtwo; the game's Pokédex entry states that Mewtwo was "created by a scientist after years of horrific gene splicing and DNA engineering experiments".[23][24]Mewtwo proved too mighty to control, destroying the laboratory and escaping. The player is later given an opportunity to capture Mewtwo in the Cerulean Cave, which is accessible only after defeating the game's finalBoss es,theElite FourandBlue;[25]in the remakesPokémon FireRedandLeafGreenthis prerequisite was expanded, requiring the player to explore more thoroughly and record information on sixty Pokémon species before access to the cave would be granted.[26]Mewtwo can be caught inPokémon HeartGoldandSoulSilverin the same location as before after defeating all of the gym leaders in Kanto. The character was also the focus of a promotion anddownloadable contentgiveaway forPokémon BlackandWhite,debuting with its signature move "Psystrike" that can also be learned by leveling up.[27][28]Mewtwo also reappears inPokémon XandYafter completing the main story, and is one of the handful of Pokémon capable of using the new Mega Evolution mechanic, as it can transform into either Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y.[29][30]Mewtwo reappears inPokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!,another remake ofRed and Blue,again in Cerulean Cave and is capable of Mega Evolution.[31][32]Mewtwo is also obtainable alongside other past Legendary Pokémon inPokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon,[33][34]Pokémon Sword and Shield: The Crown Tundra,[35]andPokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.[36][37]

In addition to being transferable to almost every mainlinePokémongame, Mewtwo has also made appearances in multiple spin-offs. InPokémon StadiumandPokémon Pinball,Mewtwo appears as a final Boss after all competitions have been completed.[38][39]InPokémon Puzzle League,Mewtwo, voiced byPhilip Bartlett,serves not only as the final opponent, but also as the mainantagonistresponsible for the game's events.[40]Mewtwo appears in thePokémon Mystery Dungeonseries, featuring Mewtwo as an unlockableplayer characterthat must be defeated before it may be used inPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team.[41]Mewtwo has been a playable character in multiple entries of theSuper Smash Bros.series. Mewtwo was originally meant to appear in the originalSuper Smash Bros.,but was cut due to time constraints.[42]Mewtwo made its debut in the series inSuper Smash Bros. Meleevoiced by Masachika Ichimura who reprises his role inPokémon: The First Movie.After simply appearing as a trophySuper Smash Bros. Brawl,Mewtwo returned to the series as aDLCcharacter inSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DSandWii Uon April 28, 2015, though it was made available to Club Nintendo members who registered both versions on April 15, 2015. In3DSandWii U,its Final Smash involves it Mega Evolving into Mega Mewtwo Y and using Psystrike, its signature move in thePokémongames.[43]Mewtwo also returned as a playable character inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatefor theNintendo Switch,where it is once again an unlockable character.[44]In both3DS/Wii UandUltimate,Keiji Fujiwaravoices Mewtwo in all languages.[45]A new form of Mewtwo, Shadow Mewtwo, appears as a Boss character inPokkén Tournament[46]and has a special attack that involves it Mega Evolving into Mega Mewtwo X. Shadow Mewtwo can also be unlocked as a playable character. In addition, its normal form appears as a playable character.[47]In augmented reality mobile gamePokémon Go,Mewtwo is able to be battled and caught in event Raids available on select dates and times,[48]including a different variation of Mewtwo wearing its armor fromPokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolutionthat was made available for a limited time in Tier 5 Raids in July 2019.[49][50][51]In theDetective Pikachugame and its sequelDetective Pikachu Returns,Mewtwo is a major character of the plot with it being a key to the mystery behind the disappearance of the main character's father, Harry Goodman.[52]Mewtwo also appears as a usable Pokémon inPokémon Mastersas the partner of Giovanni, who first became playable in the first Legendary Event, "Lurking Shadow". During the first part of the Villain Arc story withTeam Rocket,"Looming Shadow of Kanto", the player could obtain Giovanni Legendary Spirit to raise the rarity of Giovanni to 6-Star EX if the player also used all 20 Power-Ups for Giovanni, which gives it a power boost and makes his Sync Move target all opponents instead of one, and then in the second part of the arc, "Spreading Shadow", the player could obtain Mewtwo Crystals to allow Giovanni's Mewtwo to evolve into Mega Mewtwo Y, which makes it even stronger and replaces the move Confusion with Psystrike until the end of the battle.[citation needed]In July 2023, Mewtwo was added as a playable character toPokémon Unite.[53]

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Mewtwo appears in the episode 63 of the animated series (episode 61 in the English dub) titled "The Battle of the Badge" wherein Giovanni sends in Mewtwo during his gym battle at Viridian Gym with Gary Oak. Mewtwo easily defeats all of Gary's Pokémon and is afterwards taken by Giovanni on a secret mission.[54]In the following episode, "It's Mr. Mime Time!", Mewtwo appears briefly while Giovanni is on a video call with Team Rocket.[55]In both episodes, Mewtwo is covered in various pieces of advanced armor and machinery which obscure its features.[citation needed]

Mewtwo is featured in the filmPokémon: The First Movieas the main antagonist. Unlike in the games, it is shown to be the creation of the criminal organizationTeam Rocket,and is referred to as a clone instead of agenetically modified mammal.After Mewtwo destroys the laboratory where it was born, Team Rocket's leader,Giovanni,convinces Mewtwo he can help it control its powers, instead using Mewtwo as a weapon. After escaping Giovanni, Mewtwo questions the reason for its existence and declares revenge on its creators. To this end, it lures severalPokémon trainers,among themprotagonistAsh Ketchum,to its island in order to clone their Pokémon. Once it does so, Mewtwo forces the originals to battle their clones in an effort to determine which set is superior, while Mewtwo faces its own genetic relative, Mew. Ash sacrifices himself to stop the fighting, though he is later revived from tears shed by both the originals and clones because of his sacrifice.[citation needed]

Mewtwo, upon acknowledging the selflessness of Ash's sacrifice, comes to the conclusion that one's actions determine who they are and not the circumstances of their birth. Soon after having this epiphany, Mewtwo and the clones are joined by Mew as they leave to find a sanctuary, with Mewtwo erasing all memory of the events from those gathered.[56]In localizing the film for English-language audiences, Mewtwo's personality became more arrogant andmegalomaniacal;localization directorNorman Grossfieldruled the changes necessary, as he believed American audiences needed a "clearly evil" instead of ambiguous villain.[57]In the film, Mewtwo is voiced byJay Goede(credited as Philip Bartlett) in English, and by Ichimura in Japanese.[7]In this film, Mewtwo displayed unique abilities and powers unseen in other Pokémon, such as blocking all Pokémon moves in his arena when the clones face off against the originals.[citation needed]

In September 1999, Nintendo publishedSound Picture Box Mewtwo,which includedThe Birth of Mewtwo: Pokémon Radio Drama,aCD dramathat expands upon Mewtwo's origins. Created by scientist Dr. Fuji, Mewtwo is one of several cloning attempts, which also includes Amber, a clone of Fuji's deceased daughter. The young Mewtwo befriends Amber, communicating telepathically; however, the cloning process proves unstable, and she dies. To save the traumatized Mewtwo, Fuji erases its memories and puts it under sedation until its body finishes developing, leading to the events of the film. The CD drama was later adapted into a short anime, and was included with Japanese home releases and broadcasts ofMewtwo Strikes Backand later in North America in December 2001 as part ofMewtwo Returns.Mewtwo as a child is voiced in Japanese byFujiko Takimotofor the CD drama andShowtaro Morikubofor the anime, while in the English localization the voice actor is uncredited.[56][58][59]

In December 2000, the film was followed by a direct sequel,Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns,which was broadcast on Japanese television in December 2000 and released worldwide on home video and DVD in 2001. Voiced byDan Greenin English with Ichimura reprising the role in Japanese, Mewtwo and the clones have since found peace on Mount Quena in Johto, a region which directly neighbors Mewtwo's home region of Kanto. However, Giovanni, whose memories were left intact after the first film, locates and pursues Mewtwo. Assisted by Ash and his companions, Mewtwo comes to terms with its existence and defeats Giovanni, removing any memory of itself from his and his soldiers' minds while leaving the others unaffected. As everyone departs, Mewtwo sets out on its own while the clones remain safely behind on Mount Quena.[58]

Mewtwo also appears in themusicalPokémon Live!,a live action adaptation of the anime set afterPokémon: The First Movie,and is portrayed by Marton Fulop. In it, Mewtwo faces a robotic replica of itself, MechaMew2, created by Giovanni and able to learn any attacks used against it. However, after learning compassion from Mewtwo, the machine rebels and self-destructs.[60]The 2006 television specialPokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémonfeatures ahologramversion of Mewtwo, created and controlled by the story's antagonist Dr. Yung. With help from a hologram Mew, Ash and his companions destroy the Mewtwo hologram and defeat Yung.[61]

Another Mewtwo appears in the anime specialMewtwo: Prologue to Awakeningand its direct sequelPokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened,voiced by the actressReiko Takashima.Compared to the original Mewtwo, this one is also conflicted about its existence, yet is more empathic to the point of not being belligerent toward humans, as shown when it protects Ash, Iris, Cilan, and Eric from the rampaging Genesect army. Unlike the original Mewtwo, this one is able to Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo Y; due toMega Evolutionnot being fully introduced at the time, it is referred to in the film as Mewtwo's "Awakened Form"(覚 tỉnh した tư,Kakusei-shita Sugata).[62]

A Mewtwo, which was created by Mr. Fuji, appears in the anime miniseriesPokémon Origins,which is generally based on the plot of the video gamesPokémon FireRedandLeafGreen.[63]As such, Red goes to Cerulean Cave, and uses theMega Evolutionmechanic introduced inPokémon XandYto Mega Evolve hisCharizardfor the fight with Mewtwo, whom Red captures.[64]

Mewtwo made itslive-action animateddebut in the 2019 movieDetective Pikachu.[65]Mewtwo also appears in the filmPokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution,a remake ofPokémon: The First Movie,that premiered on July 12, 2019.[66]

Mewtwo from the first film appears inPokémon Journeysepisode "Getting More Than You Battled For!". Mewtwo protects several Pokémon that had been abused by humans on Cero Island since its departure from Mount Quena. Ash recognizes Mewtwo while Goh meets it for the first time after they were saved from the waterfall. After defeating Ash and Goh in a battle, Mewtwo decides to leave Cero Island with the rescued Pokémon and teleports them back to the Cerise Laboratory, allowing them to retain their memories of the encounter.[67]

In printed adaptations

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Mewtwo has appeared as a central character in several books related to thePokémonfranchise, including novelizations ofMewtwo Strikes BackandMewtwo Returns,both of which closely follow the events of the films.[68][69][70]In December 1999,Viz Mediapublished the children's picture bookI'm Not Pikachu!: Pokémon Tales Movie Special,which featured children taking on traits of the characters from the film, including Mewtwo.[71]In May 2001, Viz released a second children's book,Mewtwo's Watching You!,which featured a shy Mewtwo interestedly watching other Pokémon play.[72]

In the manga seriesPokémon Adventures,Team Rocket created Mewtwo, but some of its DNA is placed inside the Gym leaderBlaine.Because of the DNA that they share, the two are unable to be separated for very long without becoming ill.[73]Later, another Pokémon,Entei,is able to break the bond between the two by removing the DNA in Blaine's arm, at which point Mewtwo leaves. It eventually helps the main character of the series, Red, fight against Team Rocket leader Giovanni and hisDeoxys.[74]

In 1998,Toshihiro Onowas asked to write a story detailing Mewtwo's origin to coincide with the release ofPokémon: The First Movie.[75]The 52-page comic, presented in the form of a flashback,[76]was replaced midway by "The Birth of Mewtwo" animated short, resulting in little connection between Ono's work and the film.[75]Regardless, it saw print as a side story forPokémon: The Electric Tale of Pikachuin the July 1998 issue ofCoroCoro Comic.In it, Mewtwo's creator, Dr. Fuji takes on the role of a coach for the fully developed Pokémon, while his employers, Team Rocket, test its abilities. Learning of a plan to mass-produce it as a weapon, Fuji approaches Mewtwo and tells it to destroy the lab and Fuji himself. Mewtwo refuses, stating it can not harm the doctor, who it regards as its father. Once captured by Team Rocket, Fuji tells Mewtwo that he is honored by the statement and is then killed. Angered by his death, Mewtwo destroys the lab and escapes. In the present, Mewtwo cries in its sleep as it dreams of the events.[76]

Promotion and reception

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Mewtwo's image is utilized for merchandise related to thePokémonfranchise, which includes toys, children's toothbrushes,[77]and a playing piece for aPokémon-themed version ofMonopoly.[78]Severalaction figureshave been made, such as a posable figure byHasbroin 2006 that included accessories to recreate its "Hyper Beam" and "Light Screen" attacks, and a six-inch-tall "talking" figurine byJakks Pacificas part of a series to commemorate the anime'sBattle Frontierstory arc.[79]Items marketed for adults featuring Mewtwo have also been sold and distributed by Nintendo, such as T-shirts.[80]The island nation ofNiuereleased a one-dollar coin featuring the character as part of a commemorative promotion for thePokémonfranchise, with Mewtwo on one side and the nation's coat of arms on the other.[81]Mewtwo also appears on the port side ofAll Nippon Airways's Pocket MonstersBoeing 747jumbo jet, alongside Mew.[82][83]

In the games, Mewtwo is consistently noted as being one of the strongest opponents, and has been described inPokémon RedandBlueas being "the best Pokémon in the game",[84][85]as well as "one of the rarest — and hardest to catch".[86]Because of the character's multiple strengths and few weaknesses, it changes how players approach playing against each other, causing players to either develop strategies solely to defeat an opposing Mewtwo,[87][88][89]or to prohibit its use when battling other players.[90]Kevin Slackie ofPastedescribed Mewtwo as one of the series' best Pokemon, noting its presence as the penultimate Boss in the original games and also several subsequent appearances, and how despite not having the same exposure asPikachuit managed to remain relevant for over twenty years, "which itself is a testament to its amazing staying power as one of the most powerful Pokémon."[91]Gavin Jasper ofDen of Geekcompared Mewtwo toStreet Fighterseries characterAkuma,and praised it for having a backstory, personality and motivation unlike many pokémon in the franchise, stating "Genetic engineering in a world of wacky creatures is just asking for trouble and Mewtwo is the payoff."[92]Dale Bishir ofIGNdescribed him as an icon, and the "go-to 'villain' Pokemon", noting its frequent presence in media for the series, including its starring role in two of the feature films.[93]

In reception to extended media for thePokémonfranchise, Mewtwo was well received, and was described byAnime Classics Zettai!: 100 Must-See Japanese Animation Masterpiecesas the best villain of thePokémonfilm series, and one ofMewtwo Strikes Back's strongest elements.[94]His portrayal has also been likened toFrankenstein's monsteras a being born from artificial means and discontent with the fact.[95][96]Theology Secretary for theChurch of EnglandAnne Richards described Mewtwo as representing a "parable about the pointlessness of force", and praised the character for displaying theChristian valueofredemption.[97]Other reactions have been mixed. While it has been cited as a "complex and compelling villain" by some critics,[98]its goal of world domination was received as a trait shared by "…everyanimevillain… ",[95]and likened to aJames Bondvillain byDaily Record.[99]However,Animericapraised Mewtwo as a character with "philosophical depth" as well as for serving as "an adversary of almost infinite power and genuine malice" that the anime series had been lacking.[100]Ken Hollings ofSight & Sounddescribed Mewtwo as "brooding, articulate and vengeful where the other Pokémon remain bright blobs of wordless energy", and "Like a troubled elder brother, Mewtwo represents an older order of experience."[101]

Mewtwo's character and design have also been analyzed in academic study. The bookPikachu's Global Adventure: The Rise and Fall of Pokémonnoted Mewtwo as popular with older male children who tend to be drawn to "tough or scary" characters; Mew in contrast was described as a polar opposite, a character popular with young girls who tend to be drawn to "cute" characters.[102]Others books, such asMedia and the Make-believe Worlds of Children,have noted a similar comparison, citing Mewtwo as "more aggressive-looking" compared to Mew and emphasizing the importance of the contrast for children.[103]The bookGaming Cultures and Place in Asia-Pacificcompares Sugimori's design of Mewtwo to that of Japanesetokusatsufilms, namely monster films like the 1954Godzillain creating "monstrous yet familiar silhouettes from the past renewed agency in the form of eyes and expressions which cut through the viewer".[90]

Notes

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1.^The Japanese texts of the Pokémon Mansion Journals as well as various Pokédex entries state that an individual scientist created Mewtwo, as opposed to a team of researchers like in the anime.[104]

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