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|firstgame = [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Green Versions|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Green Versions'']] (1996) {{Flag|Japan}}
|firstgame = [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Green Versions|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Green Versions'']] (1996) {{Flag|Japan}}
|games = ''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
|games = ''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
|lastappearance = ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Detective Pikachu Returns}}'' (2023)
|lastappearance = ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}'' (2021)
|console = Game Boy
|console = Game Boy
|species = Mewtwo
|species = Mewtwo
|gender = Unknown
|gender = Unknown
|homeworld = [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Mansion (Kanto)|Pokémon Mansion]] (games)<br>{{iw|bulbapedia|New Island}} (anime)
|homeworld = {{s|bulbapedia|Kanto}}
|artist = Ken Sugimori
|voiceactor = {{s|wikipedia|Masachika Ichimura}} (''Melee'')<br/>{{s|wikipedia|Keiji Fujiwara}} (''SSB4''/''Ultimate'')
|voiceactor = {{s|wikipedia|Masachika Ichimura}} (''Melee'')<br/>{{s|wikipedia|Keiji Fujiwara}} (''SSB4''/''Ultimate'')
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|interwikipage = Mewtwo (Pokémon)
|interwikipage = Mewtwo (Pokémon)
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'''Mewtwo''' ({{ja|ミュウツー|Myūtsū}}, ''Mewtwo'') is the Genetic Pokémon from the {{uv|Pokémon}} series. It debuted in the series' [[bulbapedia:Generation I|first generation]], and is present as a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.
'''Mewtwo''' ({{ja|ミュウツー|Myūtsū}}, ''Mewtwo'') is a creature from the {{uv|Pokémon}} series. It debuted in the series' [[bulbapedia:Generation I|first generation]], and is present as a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.


==Origin==
==Origin==
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
Mewtwo does not appear in ''Super Smash Bros.'' in any capacity. However, according to a page on ''[[Smabura-Ken]]'' (the game's Japanese site), it was planned for inclusion in the roster as a playable fighter, but was removed from the game along with [[Bowser]] and [[King Dedede]] for unknown reasons.
Mewtwo does not appear in ''Super Smash Bros.'' in any capacity. However, according to a page on ''[[Smabura-Ken]]'' (the game's Japanese site), it was planned for inclusion in the roster. Like [[Bowser]] and [[King Dedede]], it was removed from the game during development.


In an official poll held on ''Smabura-Ken'' regarding characters for a potential sequel, Mewtwo placed sixth with 35 votes; it was tied with James Bond from ''[[GoldenEye (universe)|GoldenEye 007]]''.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostResult2.html Super Smash Bros. questionnaire]</ref>
In an official poll held on ''Smabura-Ken'' regarding characters for a potential sequel, Mewtwo placed sixth with 35 votes; it was tied with James Bond from ''[[GoldenEye (universe)|GoldenEye 007]]''.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostResult2.html Super Smash Bros. questionnaire]</ref>
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===As a playable character===
===As a playable character===
{{Main|Mewtwo (SSBM)}}
{{Main|Mewtwo (SSBM)}}
[[File:Mewtwo SSBM.jpg|150px|thumb|Mewtwo, as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]]
[[File:Mewtwo SSBM.jpg|150px|right|thumb|Mewtwo, as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]]
Mewtwo made its ''Super Smash Bros.'' series debut as an unlockable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. It can be unlocked after playing 20 cumulative hours of [[Versus Mode]] matches (5 hours for 4 players) or playing 700 Versus Mode matches.<ref name=SG>[https://www.sourcegaming.info/2016/01/15/melee-mewtwo/ News Flash! Super Smash Bros. Dojo: Mewtwo - Source Gaming]</ref>
Mewtwo made its ''Super Smash Bros.'' series debut as an unlockable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. It can be unlocked after playing 20 cumulative hours of [[Versus Mode]] matches (5 hours for 4 players) or playing 700 Versus Mode matches.<ref name=SG>[https://www.sourcegaming.info/2016/01/15/melee-mewtwo/ News Flash! Super Smash Bros. Dojo: Mewtwo - Source Gaming]</ref>


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===As a playable character===
===As a playable character===
{{Main|Mewtwo (SSB4)}}
{{Main|Mewtwo (SSB4)}}
[[File:Mewtwo SSB4.png|thumb|200px|Mewtwo, as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.]]
[[File:Mewtwo SSB4.png|thumb|200px|right|Mewtwo, as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.]]
During development of the game, an appearance of Mewtwo's {{s|bulbapedia|Mega Evolution}} was reportedly considered by [[Masahiro Sakurai]]. During the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon X and Y|''Pokémon X'' and ''Y'']] Developer Roundtable at [[E3 2013]], an audience member asked if developers wanted to see [[bulbapedia:Mega Evolution|Mega Mewtwo]] in the next ''Super Smash Bros.'' game. While the developers stated that they had nothing to report about the question, Sakurai, who was in the audience at the time, reportedly said "We are thinking about it."<ref>[http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/34700 Sakurai Considering Mewtwo for Next Smash Bros. Games]</ref>
During development of the game, an appearance of Mewtwo's {{s|bulbapedia|Mega Evolution}} was reportedly considered by [[Masahiro Sakurai]]. During the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon X and Y|''Pokémon X'' and ''Y'']] Developer Roundtable at [[E3 2013]], an audience member asked if developers wanted to see [[bulbapedia:Mega Evolution|Mega Mewtwo]] in the next ''Super Smash Bros.'' game. While the developers stated that they had nothing to report about the question, Sakurai, who was in the audience at the time, reportedly said "We are thinking about it."<ref>[http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/34700 Sakurai Considering Mewtwo for Next Smash Bros. Games]</ref>


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However, Mewtwo underwent a considerable turning point thanks to game updates. Update [[1.1.3]] increased Mewtwo's grounded and aerial speeds, as well as improving its already potent forward smash and aerial attacks. Although update [[1.1.5]] provided very few changes, they were effective regardless: Mewtwo's weight was marginally increased, its already fast dashing speed was increased to the point of becoming the seventh fastest in the game, and both its up smash and neutral aerial were made safer thanks to adjustments to their ending lag and hitbox sizes, respectively.
However, Mewtwo underwent a considerable turning point thanks to game updates. Update [[1.1.3]] increased Mewtwo's grounded and aerial speeds, as well as improving its already potent forward smash and aerial attacks. Although update [[1.1.5]] provided very few changes, they were effective regardless: Mewtwo's weight was marginally increased, its already fast dashing speed was increased to the point of becoming the seventh fastest in the game, and both its up smash and neutral aerial were made safer thanks to adjustments to their ending lag and hitbox sizes, respectively.


As a result of these very substantial buffs, opinions on Mewtwo drastically improved, as it has managed to earn some noteworthy representation and consistently achieves high placings at all levels of play. Thanks to this newfound success, Mewtwo is currently ranked 10th out of 54 on the [[tier list]], placing it in the A tier and assessing it as a top-tier character.
As a result of these very substantial buffs, opinions on Mewtwo drastically improved, as it has managed to earn some noteworthy representation and consistently achieves high placings at all levels of play. Thanks to this newfound success, Mewtwo is currently ranked 10th out of 55 on the [[tier list]], placing it in the A tier and assessing it as a top-tier character.


===Trophies===
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===As a playable character===
===As a playable character===
{{Main|Mewtwo (SSBU)}}
{{Main|Mewtwo (SSBU)}}
[[File:Mewtwo SSBU.png|thumb|200px|Mewtwo, as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]
[[File:Mewtwo SSBU.png|thumb|right|200px|Mewtwo, as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]
Mewtwo returns as an unlockable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. Much like in ''Melee'', it is one of the very last characters to be unlocked, as all three of its unlock methods (Smash battles, {{SSBU|Fox}}'s {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} unlock tree, and [[World of Light]]) designate it as one of the last characters encountered.
Mewtwo returns as an unlockable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. Much like in ''Melee'', it is one of the very last characters to be unlocked, as all three of its unlock methods (Smash battles, {{SSBU|Fox}}'s {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} unlock tree, and [[World of Light]]) designate it as one of the last characters encountered.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Like [[Charizard]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' and [[Lucario]], Mewtwo draws inspiration from a particular member of its species depicted in the ''Pokémon'' anime. In Mewtwo's case, it is based on the {{iw|bulbapedia|Mewtwo|original series}} from ''Pokémon: The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back'' and the TV special ''Mewtwo Returns'', although it also makes some references to the {{iw|bulbapedia|Mewtwo|Best Wishes series}} from ''Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening'' and ''Genesect and the Legend Awakened'':
*Like [[Charizard]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' and [[Lucario]], Mewtwo draws inspiration from a particular member of its species depicted in the ''Pokémon'' anime. In Mewtwo's case, it is based on the {{iw|bulbapedia|Mewtwo|original series}} from ''Pokémon: The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back'' and the TV special ''Mewtwo Returns'', although it also makes some references to the {{iw|bulbapedia|Mewtwo|Best Wishes series}} from ''Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening'' and ''Genesect and the Legend Awakened'':
**It is voiced by Masachika Ichimura in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', the Japanese voice actor for the first Mewtwo, which is emulated by Keiji Fujiwara in ''SSB4''. Its quotes in the Japanese versions of both games have it boast about its power and question its existence, much like the first Mewtwo did on several occasions.
**It is voiced by Masachika Ichimura in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', the Japanese voice actor for the first Mewtwo, which is emulated by Keiji Fujiwara in ''Smash 4''. Its quotes in the Japanese versions of both games have it boast about its power and question its existence, much like the first Mewtwo did on several occasions.
**Despite its two counterparts having English voice actors, Mewtwo from ''Super Smash Bros.'' series has yet to receive a proper English voice actor. In non-Japanese versions, Mewtwo's voice clips are mostly modified grunts from its respective Japanese voice actor. It shares this trait with [[Cloud Strife]], [[Hero|the Luminary]], and [[Sephiroth]].
**Despite its two counterparts having English voice actors, Mewtwo from ''Super Smash Bros.'' series has yet to receive a proper English voice actor. In non-Japanese versions, Mewtwo's voice clips are mostly modified grunts from its respective Japanese voice actor. It shares this trait with [[Cloud]], the [[Luminary]], and [[Sephiroth]].
***Mewtwo is the only one of the four who does not hail from Square Enix, and is also the only one who is not a third-party character.
***Mewtwo is the only one of the four who does not hail from Square Enix, and is also the only one who is not a third-party character.
**It can use {{iw|bulbapedia|Shadow Ball|move}} like the first Mewtwo. Its presence in Mewtwo's moveset is notable, as it appeared in the first movie before it even appeared in the {{s|bulbapedia|core series}}.
**It can use {{iw|bulbapedia|Shadow Ball|move}} like the first Mewtwo. Its presence in Mewtwo's moveset is notable, as it appeared in the first movie before it even appeared in the {{s|bulbapedia|core series}}.
**It can undergo {{s|bulbapedia|Mega Evolution}} into Mega Mewtwo Y like the second Mewtwo.
**It can undergo {{s|bulbapedia|Mega Evolution}} into Mega Mewtwo Y like the second Mewtwo.
**It can use its signature move, {{iw|bulbapedia|Psystrike|move}}, like the second Mewtwo. However, Psystrike has a unique design and functions differently in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series compared to how it looks and functions in the games and the anime.
**It can use its signature move, {{iw|bulbapedia|Psystrike|move}}, like the second Mewtwo. However, Psystrike has a unique design and functions differently in ''Smash'' compared to how it looks and functions in the games and the anime.
***Incidentally, Psystrike's animation was updated in {{s|bulbapedia|Generation VII}} to resemble its depiction in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.
***Incidentally, Psystrike's animation was updated in {{s|bulbapedia|Generation VII}} to resemble its depiction in ''Smash''.
**Its character introduction tagline in ''SSB4'', "Mewtwo Strikes Back!", references ''The First Movie''{{'}}s full English title.
**Its character introduction tagline in ''Smash 4'', "Mewtwo Strikes Back!", references ''The First Movie''{{'}}s full English title.
**Its [[Boxing Ring#Character titles|Boxing Ring character title]], "A Legend Reawakens", references ''Genesect and the Legend Awakened''{{'}}s English title.
**Its [[Boxing Ring#Character titles|Boxing Ring character title]], "A Legend Reawakens", references ''Genesect and the Legend Awakened''{{'}}s English title.
*Mewtwo is the only playable {{s|bulbapedia|Legendary Pokémon}} in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. It is also the only playable Pokémon without evolutionary relatives and whose gender is unknown.
*Mewtwo is the only playable {{s|bulbapedia|Legendary Pokémon}} in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. It is also the only playable Pokémon without evolutionary relatives and whose gender is unknown.
**Despite this, it does possess a form of kinship with another Pokémon. In Mewtwo's case, it is one half of the {{s|bulbapedia|Mew duo}}.
**Despite this, it does possess a form of kinship with another Pokémon. In Mewtwo's case, it is one half of the {{s|bulbapedia|Mew duo}}.
*Mewtwo's status as a [[Weight|lightweight]] in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series contradicts its weight in the {{s|bulbapedia|Pokédex}}, where it is listed as weighing 269 pounds/122 kg. This is seemingly attributed to its telekinetically-induced anti-gravity. A similar case applies to [[Rosalina]].
*Mewtwo's status as a [[Weight|lightweight]] in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series contradicts its weight in the {{s|bulbapedia|Pokédex}}, where it is listed as weighing 269 pounds/122 kg. This is seemingly attributed to its telekinetically-induced anti-gravity. A similar case applies to [[Rosalina]].
*Mewtwo and Lucario are the only playable Pokémon whose on-screen appearances do not involve them emerging from a {{s|bulbapedia|Poké Ball}}.
*Mewtwo and Lucario are the only two playable Pokémon characters whose on-screen appearance does not involve them emerging from a {{s|bulbapedia|Poké Ball}}.
*Mewtwo is the only playable Pokémon in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series who is not voiced by its international voice actors in non-Japanese versions. [[Pikachu]], [[Pichu]] and [[Charizard]] retain their Japanese voice actors in almost all international media.
*Mewtwo is the only playable Pokémon in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series not to be voiced by its international voice actors in non-Japanese versions. [[Pikachu]], [[Pichu]] and [[Charizard]] retain their Japanese voice actors in almost all international media.
*In all its appearances, Mewtwo only holds one item with its hands. In this case, it is the [[Parasol]] while descending. Otherwise, it uses telekinesis to make items float in front of it.
*In all its appearances, Mewtwo only holds one item with its hands. In this case, it is the [[Parasol]] while gliding down. Otherwise, it uses telekinesis to make items float in front of it.
*By default, Mewtwo has the fastest air speed of every ''Melee'' newcomer.
*By default, Mewtwo has the fastest air speed of every ''Melee'' newcomer.
**Mewtwo also has the 3rd fastest air speed to [[Jigglypuff]] and [[Yoshi]], despite having the same air speed as the latter in ''Melee'', thus also making it the second fastest ''Pokémon'' character in every ''Smash'' game where it is playable.
**Mewtwo also has the third fastest air speed to [[Jigglypuff]] and [[Yoshi]], despite having the same air speed as the latter in ''Melee'', thus also making it the second fastest ''Pokémon'' character in every ''Smash'' game where it is playable.
*Mewtwo is the only character cut in the transaction from ''Melee'' to ''Brawl'' that is not a moveset<!--specified here to avoid potential misunderstanding, since Mewtwo is a literal clone in lore--> [[clone]] of another character.
*Mewtwo is the only character cut in the transaction from ''Melee'' to ''Brawl'' that is not a moveset<!--specified here to avoid potential misunderstanding, since Mewtwo is a literal clone in lore--> [[clone]] of another character.
*Mewtwo is the only playable character to be known to be planned for more than one installment without being playable, those being [[Super Smash Bros.|the original ''Super Smash Bros.'']] and ''Brawl''.
*Mewtwo is the only playable character to be planned for more than one installment without being playable, those being ''Smash 64'' and ''Brawl''.


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