Editing Mewtwo (SSBM)

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{{disambig2|Mewtwo's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''|the character in other contexts|Mewtwo}}
{{Infobox Character
|name = Mewtwo
|image = [[File:Mewtwo SSBM.jpg]]
|symbol = preBrawl
|game = SSBM
|ssbgame1 = SSB4
|ssbgame2 = SSBU
|availability = [[Unlockable character|Unlockable]]
|tier = D
|tierPAL = G
|ranking = 20
|rankingPAL = 21
}}
'''Mewtwo''' ({{ja|ミュウツー|Myūtsū}}, ''Mewtwo'') is an unlockable [[character]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. It is one of the eleven playable characters that can be unlocked in the game. 

Mewtwo is voiced in all regions by {{s|wikipedia|Masachika Ichimura}}, who first voiced the Mewtwo from the Japanese version of ''[[bulbapedia:M01|Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.

Mewtwo currently ranks 20th out of 26 on the ''Melee'' [[tier list]] in the D tier, its worst placement to date. Mewtwo's positives include sufficient range in several attacks, and one of the best [[Recovery|recoveries]], having excellent air drift, a high swooping double jump, and good travel distance on its up special. Furthermore, Mewtwo's grab game is very impressive, with some of the strongest throws in the game, both in damage output and/or KO potential, as well as decent [[chain grab]]s and throw [[combo]]s on [[fast-faller]]s. Mewtwo additionally has access to a dangerous reverse-edgeguarding option in [[Confusion]] to drag careless foes underneath the [[Battlefield_(SSBM)#Edges|stage]] and [[gimp]] them.

Mewtwo suffers from an unusual combination of being a very large and surprisingly light target. This, combined with its [[floatiness]], makes it highly vulnerable to combos and KOs. Mewtwo's huge body and slow tech options also make it very easy to [[Tech-chasing|tech-chase]]. Additionally, Mewtwo has a hard time dealing with [[camping]]. Its sizable hurtbox, floaty air physics, and disfunctional reflector make opposing projectiles tough to avoid. This makes approaching difficult, too, and means Mewtwo's killpower is overall lacking since most of its KO moves are short-ranged. In addition, even though Mewtwo's recovery travels great distances, its lack of hitboxes makes it susceptible to [[edgehogging]]. Mewtwo's biggest struggle lies in its bad [[matchups]] against more commonly used fighters, especially [[Jigglypuff (SSBM)|Jigglypuff]]. 

Overall, Mewtwo is plagued with deal-breaking matchups, low representation, and few notable results, and as such is considered unviable in competitive play. It was historically considered one of the worst characters in the game, though its reputation improved slightly over the years following the efforts of a handful of players such as {{Sm|Taj}} and {{Sm|Zoma}}.

==How to unlock==
Mewtwo must be defeated in battle before it can be unlocked. There are two ways the player can encounter Mewtwo:
*One way is by playing 20 hours of VS. matches. The time is reduced by the number of human players in said matches; 1 player requires 20 total hours, 2 players require 10 total hours, 3 players require 6 hours and 40 minutes, and 4 players require 5 total hours. The time can be further reduced to 4 hours by playing Lightning Melee, which speeds up the in-game timer to 125% of normal speed. If this method is used and certain other fighters' VS. match quotas are met, then they must be defeated before Mewtwo can be fought.
*Another way is by playing 700 VS. matches to completion. If this method is used, fighters with lower VS. match quotas must be unlocked before Mewtwo can be fought.
When fought, Mewtwo appears on {{SSBM|Final Destination}}, with the music from [[Poké Floats]] playing. If either encounter method was used and the player fails to defeat Mewtwo, the player can re-fight it by playing another VS. match to completion.

==Attributes==
Mewtwo defies any typical character archetype; despite being a big target with some powerful moves and a very high air speed, Mewtwo has a rather slow dash, a low weight and a low falling speed. As a result of these traits, Mewtwo has the third longest wavedash in the game, but a very poor [[SHFFL]], despite its low lag and high speed aerials. Mewtwo also can effectively [[moonwalk]], potentially aiding its edgeguard game.

Among Mewtwo's primary strengths is its versatile grab game. Despite possessing a merely average grab range, Mewtwo's throws can serve a variety of purposes; its forward throw is decent for racking up damage and stage control, while its down throw can potentially start chainthrows or be used as potential combo starters in tandem with one of its tilts. Mewtwo's back and up throws are also among the most powerful in the game, and both can KO reliably on some characters at ~100%; the differences in their trajectories also gives Mewtwo varied options against both fast fallers and floaty characters (the up throw works better against the latter, while the back works better against the former).

Mewtwo also has interesting approach and combo options. Despite having among the worse SHFFLs, Mewtwo's high air speed, low falling speed, and fast, low lag, high hitstun aerials also gives it plenty of options in the air, effective at comboing against many characters. Mewtwo can perform [[double jump cancel]]s, which, when combined with [[L cancel]]ing, is an exceptional substitute for SHFFLing, as Mewtwo can quickly perform a [[forward aerial]] and follow up with another option. Mewtwo's [[up aerial]] can also benefit from DJC's. The long [[hitbox]] duration in Mewtwo's [[neutral aerial]] and it's knockback can make it a useful tool in the air, and Mewtwo's disjointed [[back aerial]] can be a good off-stage edgeguarding tool, and follow up into itself. Mewtwo's down aerial is a [[meteor smash]] which also has situational uses in combos and edgeguards. Mewtwo's very long [[wavedash]] makes techniques such as wave-smashing and wave-grabbing considerably more useful for Mewtwo as well.

Mewtwo also has moves with rather good range. Its forward smash can extend relatively far, and all of its tilts have long, disjointed hitboxes, allowing Mewtwo to effectively attack from a distance, especially when compounded with its long wavedash. Mewtwo also has one of ''Melee''{{'}}s deadliest projectiles in [[Shadow Ball]]; when fully charged, it can KO reliably at roughly ~100%; its jagged path also can make it difficult to dodge and can end Mewtwo's aerial combos. It can also be a lethal [[punish]] when [[tech-chasing]] covering multiple options.

Mewtwo also has an outstanding recovery. While its [[up special]] cannot harm edgehoggers, a combination of a low falling speed, a high air speed, among the best jumping prowess, and long distance with its [[Teleport]] give Mewtwo a very long and safe recovery. Properly timed [[aerial]]s as Mewtwo ascends upward will elongate it's [[double jump]], significantly improving distance, and charged Shadow Balls can give recoil sufficient enough to send Mewtwo backwards a good distance. Lastly, its [[Confusion]] attack can also act as a midair jump (when used in the opposite direction of its momentum) and [[Disable]] can be used to stall its descent.

Mewtwo's biggest flaw is its frailty. A combination of a very large body, light [[Weight#Super_Smash_Bros._Melee_weight_values|weight]] (tied with Young Link) and [[Falling_speed#Super_Smash_Bros._Melee|floatiness]] (tied with Peach - who is both heavier and smaller) makes Mewtwo easy to juggle and KO. Mewtwo's defense game is also mixed; its air dodge makes it invisible and opponents must guess where it will appear, and its rolling dodges cover a very large distance, but Mewtwo's large frame makes it prone to [[shield poke|shield stabbing]], and its spot dodge is also rather poor. Mewtwo also has possibly the worst [[tech]] ability in the game; although its rolling tech covers a long range, it is very slow compared to that of other characters, and as a consequence, Mewtwo is particularly easy to [[tech-chase]].

Mewtwo also suffers from a lack of reliable KO options; all of its strongest moves have either poor range or low speed. Its back and up throws are powerful, but they require Mewtwo to grab the opponent first, and the latter throw's KOing capabilities are extremely dependent on the opponent's falling speed (for example, {{SSBM|Fox}} and {{SSBM|Falco}} would survive the longest due to having the third highest vertical endurance). While having a wide variety of other KO potential attacks, most of its attacks suffer from range and/or speed problems, such as its forward air, down smash, down air, and Shadow Ball. Mewtwo also has highly situational specials. While [[Confusion]] can temporarily distract opponents, it has high ending lag and relatively little use; additionally, while it can reflect projectiles, they still remain property of the original character's (meaning they won't hurt whoever it came from). [[Disable]] only works in close ranges, and by and large cannot always combo reliably into other attacks.

==Version history==
'''NTSC 1.01'''
*{{bugfix|Fixed the [[Shadow glitch]].}}

==Moveset==
''For a gallery of Mewtwo's hitboxes, see [[Mewtwo (SSBM)/Hitboxes|here]].''
[[File:MewtwoAerialAttacksSSBM.png|thumb|Mewtwo's aerial attacks]]
{{MovesetTable
|game=SSBM
|neutralname=Dark Flash ({{ja|ダークフラッシュ|Dāku Furasshu}})<br>Dark Flame ({{ja|ダークフレイム|Dāku Fureimu}})
|neutralcount=1
|neutralinf=y
|neutral1dmg=6%
|neutralinfdmg=2% (loop)
|neutraldesc=Mewtwo emits a pulse of dark energy out of its hand, which can be followed up by repeated blasts of shadow energy. The first hit can both be canceled, and can [[Lock#In_Super_Smash_Bros._Melee|lock (jab reset)]] opponents.
|ftiltname=Tail Whip ({{ja|テイルウィップ|Teiru Wippu}})
|ftiltdmg=10% (near), 8% (mid), 5% (far)
|ftiltdesc=Mewtwo flicks its tail forward. It has rather low startup and good disjointed range, making it a good spacing tool. Can be aimed up or down.
|utiltname=Flip ({{ja|クイックワイパー|Kuikku Waipā}}, ''Quick Wiper'')
|utiltdmg=10% (near), 8% (mid), 6% (far), 5% (tip)
|utiltdesc=Mewtwo backflips and swings its tail. It deals more damage to opponents near Mewtwo. It is a good combo tool, and great for juggling.
|dtiltname=Tail Sweep ({{ja|アンダースラップ|Andā Surappu}}, ''Under Slap'')
|dtiltdmg=9% (near), 8% (mid), 5% (far)
|dtiltdesc=Mewtwo spins once, sweeping its tail in a low profile. Has a disjointed hitbox. It is a reliable combo starter that can lead into many of its moves.
|dashname=Dark Torch ({{ja|ダークトーチ|Dāku Tōchi}})
|dashdmg=9% (clean), 6% (late)
|dashdesc=Holds its arms out while sliding, inflicting damage with shadow energy. Rather long ending lag.
|fsmashname=Shadow Blast ({{ja|シャドーブラスト|Shadō Burasuto}})
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|20}} (blast), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|12}} (arms)
|fsmashdesc=Thrusts both arms forward, releasing a pulse of shadow energy. Similar to Mario's forward smash, with the sweetspot being the blast itself. Fairly good range and damage, but rather low knockback. The sweetspot has [[Priority#Transcendent_priority|transcendent priority]].
|usmashname=Galaxy Force ({{ja|ギャラクシーフォース|Gyarakushī Fōsu}})
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|1}} (hits 1-6), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|10}} (hit 7)
|usmashdesc=Holds its palm up, summoning a large, dark vortex above itself that hits multiple times. Can easily be [[SDI]]'d out of, and deals rather low knockback. The last hit of the attack can KO around ~120%, but can be difficult to land.
|dsmashname=Shadow Bomb ({{ja|シャドーボム|Shadō Bomu}})
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|15}}
|dsmashdesc=Extends its arm downwards and summons an explosion of shadow energy at its feet. Good knockback and speed, with moderate range and a good edgeguard and/or combo finisher; however, it has the unusual property of only hitting in front of Mewtwo. This attack has transcendent priority. In terms of starting lag, it is the slowest down smash in the game (hits on frame 20), though its ending lag is very low.
|nairname=Body Spark ({{ja|ボディスパーク|Bodi Supāku}})
|nairdmg=1-2% (hits 1-8), 4% (hit 9 & landing)
|nairdesc=Releases multiple, long-lasting shocks out of its body. Good punishing option and great [[out of shield]] option. Good damage if the entire attack hits, as well as good combo extender. Also slows down Mewtwo's falling speed slightly, making it useful for recovery. It can be used to [[gimp]] opponents. Has some [[sex kick]] properties.
|fairname=Shadow Scratch ({{ja|シャドースクラッチ|Shadō Sukuracchi}})
|fairdmg=14%
|fairdesc=Swipes its left arm forward, engulfed with shadow energy. High vertical knockback, very useful for combos, juggling, and KOs, but mediocre range. Can lead into a grab, tilt, or even another forward aerial or charged [[Shadow Ball]] among other things if [[double jump cancel]]ed, depending on the character. Can KO at ~120%.
|bairname=Tail Flick ({{ja|エアテイル|Ea Teiru}}, ''Air Tail'')
|bairdmg=13% (near), 11% (mid), 9% (far)
|bairdesc=Whips its tail behind itself. Decent range and is a decent [[wall of pain]] technique. Deals more damage if the opponent is closer to Mewtwo's body. Mewtwo will elongate its swooping [[double jump]] with a well-timed aerial, however, due to back aerial ending the fastest out of all aerials, it is typically used for this.
|uairname=Somersault Kick ({{ja|サマーソルトアタック|Samāsoruto Atakku}}, ''Somersault Attack'')
|uairdmg=10% (near), 12% (mid), 14% (far)
|uairdesc=Flips upward, hitting with its tail. A good juggling and combo move. Can also benefit greatly from being double jump canceled. Deals more damage if the opponent hits the tip of Mewtwo's tail.
|dairname=Meteor Kick ({{ja|メテオキック|Meteo Kikku}})
|dairdmg=14-16%
|dairdesc=Flips backward and stomps downwards. Acts as a [[meteor smash]], though not a very strong one. However, due to its low ending lag and Mewtwo's stellar recovery, it is a low-risk option offstage. It can be useful for edgeguarding, and even as a combo tool in some situations. It can also benefit well from [[Ledge-canceling]].
|grabname=Psychic ({{ja|サイコキネシス|Saikokineshisu}}, ''Psychokinesis'')
|grabdesc=&nbsp;
|pummelname=Dark Shock ({{ja|エレキショック|Ereki Shokku}}, ''Electric/Elec-Shock'')
|pummeldmg=3%
|pummeldesc=Mewtwo zaps the opponent in its grasp. Moderately slow.
|fthrowname=Shadow Cannon ({{ja|シャドーマシンガン|Shadō Mashin Gan}}, ''Shadow Machine Gun'')
|fthrowdmg=3% (throw), 2% (Shadow Balls)
|fthrowdesc=Mewtwo throws its foe diagonally forward and then shoots five small [[Shadow Ball]]s (which can be [[absorb]]ed and [[reflect]]ed). Great damage racker if used against a wall or overhang but can be SDI'd out of. The speed which the Shadow Balls are fired is dependent on the opponent's weight.
|bthrowname=Telekinesis ({{ja|サイコスロー|Saiko Surō}}, ''Psycho Throw'')
|bthrowdmg=8% (collateral), 11% (throw)
|bthrowdesc=Mewtwo telekinetically tosses its opponent behind itself. One of the strongest back throws in the game, among its best KO moves, being the third strongest back throw (only losing out to {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}} and {{SSBM|Ness}})
|uthrowname=Psychic Whirlwind ({{ja|ワールスロー|Wāru Surō}}, ''Whirl Throw'')
|uthrowdmg=12%
|uthrowdesc=Mewtwo uses Psychic powers to swirl the opponent around its body before launching them upwards. The strongest up throw in the game and the strongest throw in ''Melee'' overall (being even stronger than {{SSBM|Ness}}'s back throw), being one of Mewtwo's best KO moves, which begins KO'ing at around ~120%. At low percentages, it can chaingrab fast fallers and can lead into forward aerial to regrab on {{SSBM|Fox}} and {{SSBM|Falco}}.
|dthrowname=Tail Slap ({{ja|テイルビート|Teiru Bīto}}, ''Tail Beat'')
|dthrowdmg=5% (hit 1), 6% (throw)
|dthrowdesc=Mewtwo throws the enemy down and strikes them with its tail. Can reliably lead into follow-ups, usually forward aerial. Can be used to [[chaingrab]] large characters like {{SSBM|Bowser}}. The tail can hit nearby opponents.
|floorfname=&nbsp;
|floorfdmg=7% (tail), 5% (sides)
|floorfdesc=Mewtwo telekinetically gets itself up and spins around with its tail extended. Anyone who comes in contact with Mewtwo's body will be [[electric|shocked]].
|floorbname=&nbsp;
|floorbdmg=6% (tail), 5% (sides)
|floorbdesc=Mewtwo telekinetically gets itself up and spins around with its tail extended. Anyone who comes in contact with Mewtwo's body will be shocked.
|edgefname=&nbsp;
|edgefdmg=6% (body), 8% (tail)
|edgefdesc=Mewtwo flips onto the stage, using its tail to attack.
|edgesname=&nbsp;
|edgesdmg=10%
|edgesdesc=Mewtwo telekinetically walks on the side of the stage, then jumps on the stage and swipes its hand forward.
|nsname=Shadow Ball
|nsdmg=3-25%, 2% (charge hits)
|nsdesc=Mewtwo concentrates shadow energy into a large sphere, which can be canceled partway by pressing either the [[L button|L]] or the [[R button]]. The attack itself when fully charged is a powerful projectile with KO potential that travels in a wavy path, exploding when it comes to contact with a surface (though the explosion doesn't do anything). If it is used when fully charged in the air, Mewtwo will recoil backwards a great amount, which can help or hinder its recovery. Unlike [[Charge Shot]], it can be charged while airborne; also unlike Charge Shot and [[Giant Punch]], Shadow Ball does not lose it's charge from being interrupted during an up special.
|ssname=Confusion
|ssdmg=10%
|ssdesc=A [[command grab]] that spins foes around, flipping them. This is very punishable, as its hitstun is so low that every character in the game can connect with a back aerial before Mewtwo can act. The attack also reflects projectiles, but this has a fatal flaw: the projectile's ownership does not change. This means that only projectiles that would normally hurt the user would feel any effects of this. It can [[gimp]] foes on [[Battlefield_(SSBM)#Edges|certain stages]].
|usname=Teleport
|usdmg=-
|usdesc=Mewtwo quickly vanishes and reappears in a different location. Can be directed with the [[control stick]]. Mewtwo is completely invulnerable during the move. Mainly used for [[recovery]] but can be a movement option.
|dsname=Disable
|dsdmg=1%
|dsdesc=Mewtwo shoots out a short beam from its eyes forward, [[stun]]ning any opponents who make eye contact with Mewtwo. If the move is performed whilst the character is already stunned, or in a [[tumble]], he or she will be launched. If the move hits an opponent in the air who is not in a tumble, they will take no knockback, but will be put into their tumbling state. The grounded stun effect will last longer the higher the foe's damage is. This attack can be reflected and has transcendent priority.
}}

===Battering item special moves===
For its dash attack while holding a battering item, Mewtwo spins the item in front of itself for a total of 20 possible hits, overall dealing more damage but much less knockback than other characters' dash attacks. Unlike most characters' dash attacks, Mewtwo's dash attack while holding a [[Lip's Stick]] does not produce any of the "magic dust" that [[flower]]s the opponent.

===Stats===
{{technical data|Needs double jump height}}
'''NTSC'''
{{Attributes
|cast = 26
|weight = 85
|rweight = 17-19
|dash = 1.4
|rdash = 14-18
|run = 1.4
|rrun = 16-20
|walk = 1.0
|rwalk = 16-17
|trac = 0.04
|rtrac = 24
|airfric = 0.016
|rairfric = 10-13
|air = 1.2
|rair = 2-3
|baseaccel = 0.02	
|rbaseaccel = 2-23
|addaccel = 0.03
|raddaccel = 12-19
|gravity = 0.082
|rgravity = 20
|fall = 1.5
|rfall = 22-23
|ff = 2.3
|rff = 14-18
|jumpsquat = 5
|rjumpsquat = 16-22
|jumpheight = 33.408
|rjumpheight = 11
|shorthop = 12.654
|rshorthop = 15
|djump = ?
|rdjump = ?
|ellag = 4
|rellag = 2-23
}}

'''PAL'''
{{Attributes
|cast = 26
|weight = 85
|rweight = 16-19
|dash = 1.4
|rdash = 14-18
|run = 1.4
|rrun = 16-20
|walk = 1.0
|rwalk = 16-17
|trac = 0.04
|rtrac = 24
|airfric = 0.016
|rairfric = 10-13
|air = 1.2
|rair = 2-3
|baseaccel = 0.02	
|rbaseaccel = 2-23
|addaccel = 0.03
|raddaccel = 12-19
|gravity = 0.082
|rgravity = 20
|fall = 1.5
|rfall = 22-23
|ff = 2.3
|rff = 14-18
|jumpsquat = 5
|rjumpsquat = 16-22
|jumpheight = 33.408
|rjumpheight = 11
|shorthop = 12.654
|rshorthop = 15
|djump = ?
|rdjump = ?
|ellag = 4
|rellag = 2-23
}}

===[[Announcer]] call===
[[File: Mewtwo Announcer SSBM.wav]]

===[[Taunt]]===
{{Taunt/SSBM|char=Mewtwo|desc=Crosses its arms and spins in midair, laughing sinisterly.}}

===[[Idle pose]]s===
{{Idle|desc-1=Slowly rises its hand towards the face, clenching its fist.|desc-2=Crosses both its arms, then moves them outward.
|image-1=Mewtwo Idle Pose Melee 1.gif
|image-2=Mewtwo Idle Pose Melee 2.gif}}

===[[Crowd cheer]]===
{| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1"
|-
!{{{name|}}}
!Cheer (International)
!Cheer (Japanese)
|-
! scope="row"|Cheer
|[[File:Mewtwo Cheer International SSBM.ogg|center]]||[[File:Mewtwo Cheer Japanese SSBM.ogg|center]]
|-
! scope="row"|Description
|Mewwww - two! || Mewwww - two!
|}

===[[Victory pose]]s===
{{Victory/SSBM
|victory-theme=PokemonThemeMelee.ogg
|victory-desc=An excerpt from the main theme of ''Pokémon''.
|desc-1=Thrusts its hand forward, radiating dark energy, and groans.
|desc-2=Crosses its arms then turns its back to the screen, looking over its shoulder laughing. "{{ja|私はなぜ ここにいるのか...？|Watashi wa naze koko ni iru no ka...?}}", which translates to "Why am I here...?" or "{{ja|愚かな！|Orokana!}}", which translates to "Foolish!"
|desc-3=Spins around and ascends, laughing. "{{ja|私はまけるわけにはいかない！|Watashi wa makeru wake ni wa ikanai!}}", which translates to "I cannot afford to lose!"
|char=Mewtwo}}

==In [[competitive play]]==
===Most historically significant players===
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*{{Sm|Iori|USA}} - A player with many secondaries, with Mewtwo being one of his most notable. He won {{Trn|Intimikill 2}} in 2010 using exclusively Mewtwo, being one of the few times a Mewtwo player has won a somewhat notable tournament in ''Melee''{{'}}s history. He also placed 33rd at {{Trn|GENESIS}} in 2009 with solo-Mewtwo.
*{{Sm|Taj|USA}} - Considered to be the best Mewtwo player of all time, having created the influental [[Shadowclaw]] combo video. He holds some of the best results using Mewtwo, with 13th at {{Trn|EVO 2013}} as a secondary and 17th at {{Trn|Apex 2010}} with Mewtwo only. He also placed 33rd at {{Trn|The Big House 6}} beating {{Sm|Colbol}}, as well as at {{Trn|GENESIS 9}}, which is the best solo-Mewtwo result seen in the post-Slippi era.
*{{Sm|Zoma|Japan}} - Considered the best Mewtwo player in Japan and among the best in the world, though is currently inactive. Regionally has shown good results with Mewtwo, with a 7th place at {{Trn|KSB 2016}} and winning {{Trn|Battle GateWay 18}} in 2017, beating {{Sm|Cactuar}}. He has also traveled internationally, placing 33rd at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2016}} with solo-Mewtwo, beating {{Sm|Cyrain}} in his path.

===Tier placement and history===
Mewtwo has traditionally placed very low in tier lists, with a minuscule playerbase dedicated to using it. It was initially seen as the worst character in the game, according to the first tier list (dated October 2002), and hovered around the bottom 4 spots for many years, once even falling back into last place (eighth tier list; July 2006). Many competitive players immediately noticed Mewtwo's unfavorable combinations of being a floaty lightweight without many KO moves, awkward neutral game and hitbox placements, and poor disadvantage state, and simply wrote Mewtwo off.

Mewtwo eventually moved out of the bottom tier due to increasing tournament placings by {{Sm|Taj}}, who would not only eventually be considered the best Mewtwo player of all time, but become one of the best players in the world in his prime. However, Taj's success as a player was not anchored on Mewtwo alone - he relied almost exclusively on his co-main {{SSBM|Marth}} late into brackets unless he knew his opponent to be very unfamiliar with the Mewtwo matchup. This indicated that even back then, Mewtwo was not (and still is not) viable as a solo main at the highest level.

Eventually, Taj would become far less active, leaving Mewtwo without good representation for several years. However, players such as {{Sm|Zoma}}, as well as {{Sm|Leffen}} (who [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BykKy8d3hoQ won a set] over {{Sm|Professor Pro}} with Mewtwo only) have represented Mewtwo in larger competitive tournaments in the modern era, despite not reaching the same success as Taj. Mewtwo still sits at 20th place on the most recent tier list; with these two players innovating with Mewtwo, the competitive ''Melee'' community recognizes that it has some potential despite its tier placement. However, it is unlikely that this will carry Mewtwo much higher than it currently is.

==In 1-P Mode==
===In {{SSBM|Classic Mode}}===
Mewtwo can appear in Classic Mode as an ordinary opponent, as an ally or in a team with Ness or Bowser in team battles or as a metal character in the penultimate stage. In Mewtwo's appearances, it either appears on [[Pokémon Stadium]] or {{SSBM|Final Destination}}, with the ''Poké Floats'' theme playing; when fighting alongside {{SSBM|Ness}}, however, it appears in [[Fourside]], and when fighting alongside {{SSBM|Bowser}}, it appears on {{SSBM|Battlefield}}.

===In [[Adventure Mode]]===
Adventure Mode makes no concessions to Mewtwo when it is unlocked, making it the only {{uv|Pokémon}} character that does not appear alongside the many Pikachus in Stage 7.

===In [[All-Star Mode]]===
In All Star Mode, Mewtwo and its allies are fought on Battlefield, as both Pokémon stages are already used by {{SSBM|Pikachu}} and {{SSBM|Jigglypuff}}. On the stage, the music from Poké Floats plays.

===In [[Event Matches]]===
Mewtwo appears in the following Event Matches:
*'''[[Event 40: All-Star Match 4]]''': Mewtwo is the fourth opponent fought in this series of staged battles. The selected character battles it on the {{SSBM|Final Destination}} stage with a stock of 2 while Mewtwo has 1. With a timer of four minutes, the player must defeat it and the other four characters one-by-one with the overall time and damage: {{SSBM|Marth}}, {{SSBM|Luigi}}, {{SSBM|Jigglypuff}}, and {{SSBM|Mr. Game & Watch}}.
*'''[[Event 44: Mewtwo Strikes!]]''': In this event, the player is initially placed on Battlefield, against {{SSBM|Zelda}}. After fifteen seconds, however, Mewtwo appears on stage and will fight the player. The player's goal is to KO Mewtwo; while Zelda can be attacked, KOing her will result in failure.
*'''[[Event 51: The Showdown]]''': In the game's final event match, the player must fight against a team consisting of Mewtwo, {{SSBM|Ganondorf}} and [[Giga Bowser]]. All characters have three lives, with no time limit.

===[[Congratulations_screen#Super_Smash_Bros._Melee|Congratulations Screens]]===
<center><gallery>
MewtwoClassicMode.jpg|Classic Mode
MewtwoAdventureMode.jpg|Adventure Mode
MewtwoAllStarMode.jpg|All-Star Mode
</gallery></center>

==[[Trophies]]==
In addition to the normal trophy about Mewtwo as a character unlocked by completing {{SSBM|Classic Mode}} as Mewtwo on any difficulty, there are two trophies about it as a fighter, unlocked by completing {{SSBM|Adventure Mode}} and [[All-Star Mode]] respectively as Mewtwo on any difficulty. Each of the trophies can also be unlocked by playing 100, 200, and 300 versus matches respectively as Mewtwo:

{{Trophy/Fighter
|name=Mewtwo
|image=Mewtwo Trophy Melee.png
|mode=Classic
|desc-ntsc=(1.0/1.01) 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.
:(1.02) A genetically created Pokémon, Mewtwo is the result of many long years of research by a solitary scientist. Although Mewtwo was bio-engineerd from a fossil 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.
|desc-pal=A genetically created Pokémon, Mewtwo is the result of many long years of research by a solitary scientist. Although Mewtwo was born 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.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Pokémon Red & Blue|release1=9/98}}
|game=Melee
}}
{{clrl}}

{{Trophy/Fighter
|name=Mewtwo
|image=Mewtwo Trophy (Smash).png
|mode=Adventure
|desc=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.
|gamelist=:B: Shadow Ball
:Smash B: Confusion
|game=Melee
}}
{{clrl}}

{{Trophy/Fighter
|name=Mewtwo
|image=Mewtwo Trophy (Smash 2).png
|mode=All Star
|desc=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.
|gamelist=:Up & B: Teleport
:Down & B: Disable
|game=Melee
}}
{{clrl}}

==[[Alternate costume (SSBM)#Mewtwo|Alternate costumes]]==
{|style="margin:1em auto 1em auto;text-align:center"
|-
|colspan=4|[[File:Mewtwo Palette (SSBM).png]]
|-
|{{Head|Mewtwo|g=SSBM|s=25px}}
|{{Head|Mewtwo|g=SSBM|s=25px|cl=Red}}
|{{Head|Mewtwo|g=SSBM|s=25px|cl=Blue}}
|{{Head|Mewtwo|g=SSBM|s=25px|cl=Green}}
|}

==Gallery==
<center>
<gallery>
SSBMWebsiteMewtwo1.jpg|Posing on [[Pokémon Stadium]].
SSBMWebsiteMewtwo2.jpg|[[Reflect]]ing {{SSBM|Link}}'s [[Hero's Bow|arrow]] on [[Yoshi's Story]].
Mewtwo's Shadow Ball.jpg|Using [[Shadow Ball]] on [[Brinstar Depths]].
SSBMWebsiteMewtwo4.jpg|Using its [[neutral aerial]] on {{SSBM|Ness}} on [[Onett]].
Disable.jpg|Using [[Disable]] on {{SSBM|Sheik}} on [[Jungle Japes]].
SSBMWebsiteMewtwo6.jpg|Carrying a [[crate]] with {{SSBM|Yoshi}} on [[Corneria]].
</gallery>
</center>

==Trivia==
*Mewtwo picks up and uses items via its telekinetic power, never actually touching them outside grasping the [[Parasol]] while falling. One of its idle poses involves it spinning its held item around.
**This results in Mewtwo having poor usage of the {{b|Hammer|item}}; unlike all other characters, it spins the Hammer sideways around itself, and so is vulnerable from above while using it.
**Oddly, when [[air dodging]] with an item, the item is visible while Mewtwo is not, spinning in a tight, flickering circle once every 4 frames.
*When hit, shooting a charged [[Super Scope]] blast, or using [[Disable]], Mewtwo's irises turn yellow, similar to how {{SSBM|Mr. Game & Watch}}'s body turns yellow when shooting charged Super Scope shots.
*Mewtwo's fully charged [[Shadow Ball]] is seen hitting {{SSBM|Donkey Kong}} in the introduction to ''Melee'', making it one of the five hidden characters, along with {{SSBM|Ganondorf}}, {{SSBM|Jigglypuff}}, {{SSBM|Young Link}}, and {{SSBM|Pichu}}, to have some kind of involvement in the intro.
*Mewtwo's All-Star congratulations image is likely a reference to Giygas in ''EarthBound Beginnings'' (known as "Giegue" in the North American localization), due to it bearing a strong resemblance to Giygas's appearance in that game.

==External links==
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/0108/index.html Mewtwo's page at Smabura-Ken]
*[[smashwiki:26TP/Mewtwo|Translation]] 
*[http://www.angelfire.com/games5/superdoodleman/frames.html SuperDoodleMan's frame data]
*[http://smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=75646 DARKFORCE's Mewtwo video Compendium]
*[http://imgur.com/a/UNrkP DJLO's Mewtwo technique and terminology animated .gif gallery]

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