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'''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. It is voiced by {{s|wikipedia|Masachika Ichimura}} in the game, reprising his role from the Japanese version of ''[[bulbapedia:M01|Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.

Mewtwo currently ranks 20th on the ''Melee'' [[tier list]], in the D tier , which is its worst placement in the whole series. Its positives include a long and safe recovery, potent chaingrabbing abilities, a large pool of mixup options, decent combo abilities, and among the best throws in the game. This gives it a decent advantage state to utilize and threatening once it begins to combo foes. However, Mewtwo suffers from an unusual combination of being a large target and a lightweight; this, combined with its floatiness, makes it vulnerable to early KOs. Additionally, Mewtwo lacks safe and reliable KOing options, with most of them having little reach, and many weak attacks, giving it relatively fewer approach and offensive options as other characters.

==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.

Mewtwo also has 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 strongest 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 its recoil can potentially extend Mewtwo's recovery.

|neutralname=Dark Flash ({{ja|ダークフラッシュ|Dāku Furasshu}}) / Dark Flame ({{ja|ダークフレイム|Dāku Fureimu}})

|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 opponents.

|ftiltname=Tail Whip ({{ja|テイルウィップ|Teiru Uippu}})

|utiltname=Flip ({{ja|フリップ|Furippu}})

|dtiltname=Tail Sweep ({{ja|アンダースラップ|Andā Surappu}}, ''Under Slap'')

|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}})

|fsmashname=Shadow Blast ({{ja|シャドーブラスト|Shadō Burasuto}})

|usmashname=Galaxy Force ({{ja|ギャラクシーフォース|Gyarakushī Fōsu}})

|dsmashname=Shadow Bomb ({{ja|シャドーボム|Shadō Bomu}})

|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|15}}

|nairname=Body Spark ({{ja|ボディスパーク|Bodi Supāku}})

|fairname=Shadow Scratch ({{ja|シャドースクラッチ|Shadō Sukuracchi}})

|bairname=Tail Flick ({{ja|テールフリック|Tēru Furikku}})

|uairname=Somersault Kick ({{ja|サマーソルトキック|Samāsoruto Kikku}})

|dairname=Meteor Kick ({{ja|メテオキック|Meteo Kikku}})

|grabname=Psychic ({{ja|サイコキネシス|Saikokineshisu}}, ''Psychokinesis'')

|pummelname=Dark Shock ({{ja|ダークショック|Dāku Shokku}})

|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'')

|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|テレキネシス|Terekineshisu}})

|uthrowname=Psychic Whirlwind ({{ja|ワールスロー|Wāru Surō}}, ''Whirl Throw'')

|dthrowname=Tail Slap ({{ja|テールスラップ|Tēru Surappu}})

|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 is a powerful projectile that travels in a wavy path, exploding when it comes to contact with a surface (though the explosion doesn't do anything). If used in the air, Mewtwo will recoil backwards a great amount, which can help or hinder its recovery.

===Most historically significant players===

:''See also: [[:Category:Mewtwo players (SSBM)]]''

*{{Sm|iori|USA}} - A player with many secondaries, with Mewtwo being one of his most notable. He won {{Trn|Intimikill 2}} using exclusively Mewtwo, being the one of the few times the character has won a somewhat notable tournament in ''Melee'''s history. He also placed 33rd at {{Trn|GENESIS}} with solo Mewtwo.

*{{Sm|Taj|USA}} - Considered to be the best Mewtwo player of all time, created the influental [[Shadowclaw]] combo video. He holds some of the best Mewtwo results with 13th at {{Trn|EVO 2013}} and 17th at {{Trn|Apex 2010}}, as well as 33rd at {{Trn|GENESIS 9}} which is the best Mewtwo result seen in the Post-Slippi era.

*{{Sm|Zoma|Japan}} - Best Mewtwo player in Japan and among the best in the world, though is currently inactive. Regionally has shown good results with the character with 7th at {{Trn|KSB 2016}} and wins over players such as {{Sm|Shippu}} and has travelled internationally with 33rd at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2016}}, beating {{Sm|Cyrain}} and {{Sm|TheSWOOPER}} in his path.

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 its 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.

 

 

==In 1-P Mode==

==[[Trophies]]==

|image=Mewtwo Trophy Melee.png

|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.

|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Pokémon Red & Blue|release1=9/98}}

|name=Mewtwo

|image=Mewtwo Trophy (Smash).png

|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

|name=Mewtwo

|image=Mewtwo Trophy (Smash 2).png

|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

*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.