Learn all about MEWTWO in Super Smash Bros Ultimate (SSBU) in this Fighter guide; including rating, unlock condition, Super Moves & Final Smashes, featured move tips and more!
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MEWTWO - Rating & Overview
MEWTWO - Fighter Rating
| Rating |
|---|
| S |
MEWTWO - Debut & Appearances
| Debut in Smash Bros. | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Super Smash Bros. Melee | Pokemon |
Character Origin & Backstory
Mewtwo first appears in Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue. After the trainer comes out victorious in the Pokémon League, Mewtwo can be found in a cave on the outskirts of Cerulean City.
Did You Know? Facts About the Fighter
Mewtwo was born from recombined genes of a Mythical Pokémon, Mew. Its fighting ability is incredibly high, and it's said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
MEWTWO - How to Unlock
3 Unlock Methods Available
There are in total, 3 ways of unlocking / adding new character to your roster in SSBU. By completing either one of these condition will unlock these Fighter to be used in Smash Mode and Classic Mode.
| Game Mode | Condition |
|---|---|
| World of Light | Mysterious Dimension Zone |
| Classic Mode | Unlocked by Clearing 8 Games with FOX |
| Smash Mode | No.60 to Unlock |
MEWTWO - Fighter Tips & Featured Move Sets
MEWTWO - Featured Video
Forward Throw to Attack Multiple Enemies
Mewtwo will throw an enemy and quickly fire Shadow Ball five times. Each projectile doesn't do much damage, but it can hit multiple foes.
Up Throw - Powerful Way of Lifing Enemies
Mewtwo's up throw boasts top class launching power compared to all other fighter's throw moves. It's super effective in situations where there is no ceiling.
Beware of Being Launched
Despite Mewtwo's fiece appearance, Mewtwo is very light and easy to launch. When playing as Mewtwo, you'll need to prioritize your defense and evasion as much as your offense.
MEWTWO - All Move Sets
Psystrike - Final Smash
| Psystrike |
|---|
| Mewtwo Mega Evolves into Mega Mewtwo Y and fires a projectile that freezes and launches every foe it hits. This move travels through landscapes and opponents, making it easy to hit multiple opponents. |
Super Move List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage | Super Move & Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Super (B) | 30% | [Shadow Ball] Fires an energy projectile. Charging it for longer increases its damage and launch power. |
| Side Super (← or → + B) | 1.2% | [Confusion] Uses psychic energy to topple an opponent in front. It can also reflect projectiles. |
| Up Super (↑ + B) | -% | [Teleport] Warps instantly to another location. Directional input determines the destination. |
| Down Super (↓ + B) | -% | [Disable] Makes eye contact with an enemy to stun them. Ineffective when airborne or not facing an opponent. |
Smash Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
*Value in brackets shows damage results when fully charged.
| Control | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Side Smash | 19.2% (26.8%) | Mewtwo shoots psychic energy from his hands in front of him. |
| Up Smash | 20.0% (26.8%) | Releases a swirling vortex of Psychic energy upwards. |
| Down Smash | 19.2% (26.8%) | Shoots destructive psychic energy downwards. |
Normal Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Normal Attack1 | 3.6% |
| Normal Attack2 | 0.9% |
| Normal Attack3 | 3.0% |
Tilt Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Side Tilt Attack | 12.0% |
| Up Tilt Attack | 7.2% |
| Down Tilt Attack | 6.0% |
| Dash Attack | 14.4% |
Jump Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Jump Attack | 14.4% |
| Jump Front Attack | 15.6% |
| Jump Back Attack | 15.6% |
| Jump Up Attack | 12.0% |
| Jump Down Attack | 16.8% |
Throw Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Grab Attack | 1.5% |
| Front Throw | 15.6% |
| Back Throw | 14.4% |
| Up Throw | 10.8% |
| Down Throw | 12.0% |
