Mewtwo (SSBM)

This article is about Mewtwo's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Melee. For other uses, see Mewtwo.

Mewtwo (Japanese:ミュウツー, Myūtsū) is a character in Super Smash Bros. Melee. It is one of 11 characters that can be unlocked in the game.

Origins

Mewtwo made its debut in 1996 in Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue. It was the 150th Pokémon in the Pokédex and could be caught only after beating the game. It resided in the Unknown Dungeon next to Cerulean City. Mewtwo has also starred in its own movie, providing its backstory as the genetic clone of Mew.

Unlocking Mewtwo

Mewtwo is infamous for having an obscure and difficult unlock method, which requires the player to either play for 20 hours total (Though it is divided by the number of human players) or play 700 vs. mode matches.

Special Moves

• Neutral B: Shadow Ball
• Smash B: Confusion
• Up B: Teleport
• Down B: Disable

Pros & Cons

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Pros

• Superbly long and safe recovery
• Throws that can combo and kill
• Powerful projectile
• Long wavedash
• Fast tilts with combo capacity
• Can edge-guard faraway opponents by jumping off the ledge because its long recovery ensures a safe return
• Airdodge turns Mewtwo invisible, making it impossible to tell which direction it is going in
• Can moonwalk
• Has a meteor smash

Cons

• Very big target
• Easily KO'ed due to its light weight and floatiness
• Exceedingly poor approach, due to lack of fast defensive options
• Poor spot dodge
• Forward throw does little damage and has minimal knockback
• Has a very slow dash
• Down smash is the only down smash to only hit on one side

Metagame and Tier Ranking

Mewtwo is considered, played at the highest metagame, the worst character. It is last place on the current tier list.

Basic 1v1

Versus Fast Fallers

• Fast fallers are the easiest characters to combo in the game. They include Fox, Falco, Captain Falcon, and in some cases Roy. A lot of combos carry over and work on most of the characters in this category. Here are some of the basic setups for these characters:
• Downtilt
• A downtilt can start up many combos at varying percentages against fast fallers. It combos into more downtilts and then into grabs. Usually you can get in two downtilts and follow up with a grab at low percents. At high percents it can set up for aerials.
• Uptilt
• An uptilt is an awkward but effective setup. It's generally used to interrupt an aerial attack, but it, like the downtilt, can combo into itself. It sets up nicely for aerial attacks.
• Upthrow
• Although mostly effective against Fox and Falco, this usually leads to juggles at low percents.
• Downthrow
• While never providing any "true" combos, this will set up for combos if your opponent DI's incorrectly. If they DI towards you then you can grab them again, or begin a downtilt assault into a grab. If they do DI properly you still have the option of tech chasing, something that Mewtwo is very capable of due to its excellent wavedash.
• Forward Air
• The Mewtwo standard juggle for fast fallers, and one of many Mewtwo players' favorite move. This sets up for multiple fairs at low percents and at least two fairs at moderate percents. It also sets up for upairs, or tilts if you perform it close to the ground or perform an instant DJC.
• Up Air
• Another great juggling aerial. Often underrated due to Mewtwo's fair, but in a lot of situations it's better. Combo's into itself and other aerials with ease.

Techniques

• Soul Breaker

Trophy Descriptions

Mewtwo:

A genetically created Pokémon, Mewtwo is the result of many long years of research by a solitary scientist. Although Mewtwo was cloned from the genes of the legendary Pokémon Mew, its size and character are far different than its ancestor. Its battle abilities have been radically heightened, making it ruthless. (Pokémon Red & Blue, 9/98)

Mewtwo (Smash Red):

As Mewtwo relies mostly on its powerful brain, there are times when it scarcely uses its arms and legs. Since Mewtwo spends much of its time floating, it flies far when struck. Shadow Ball traces a jagged path once released; the longer Mewtwo holds it, the more powerful it becomes. Mewtwo uses Confusion to spin its foes around. (B: Shadow Ball, Smash B: Confusion)

Mewtwo (Smash Blue):

Mewtwo is definitely not a speedy character, but its ESP-powered grab and throw moves are comparatively strong. Teleport has a short range, but doesn't leave it open to attack. It's best used as an escape move during disturbances. Mewtwo can daze a foe if it makes eye contact and uses Disable; the move is useless unless Mewtwo is facing its enemy. (Up & B: Teleport, Down & B: Disable)

Mewtwo Videos

Kaito

• Kaito vs. Bombsoldier (Falco) part 1
• kaito vs. Bombsoldier (Falco) part 2

Azen

• Azen vs. Chu Dat(Samus): This video, made in 2003, is dated; however, it's still a showcase of good Mewtwo play.

Germ

• Germ vs. Zelgadis(Falcon)

MookieRah

• MookieRah: Believe in Yourself

Taj

• ShadowClaw (Low Res)
• ShadowClaw (Mid Res)
• ShadowClaw (Hi Res)

UmbreonMow

• UmbreonMow vs. Cape (Bowser) part 1
• UmbreonMow vs. Cape (Bowser) part 2

Pdiz

• Pdiz vs. Gimpyfish(Bowser) part 1
• Pdiz vs. Gimpyfish(Bowser) part 2

External links

• SuperDoodleMan's frame data
• DARKFORCE's Mewtwo video Compendium