Catching Mewtwo

Learn how to catch the legendary Mewtwo in Pokémon X and Y! Discover strategies using status effects, False Swipe, and the best Poké Balls to use.

Alright, so you've made it to the legendary Mewtwo! This guy is a serious powerhouse, and you'll definitely want to add him to your team. Since Mewtwo is a Psychic-type Pokémon at Level 70, it's weak to Dark, Ghost, and Bug type moves. Keep that in mind when you're battling!

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Mewtwo — Level 70, Psychic-type
• Weaknesses: Dark, Ghost, Bug

Strategy:

• The Easy Way: Honestly, the simplest way to guarantee you catch Mewtwo is by using the Master Ball. If you've been saving it, now's the perfect time!
• The Prepared Way: If you don't want to use the Master Ball, you'll need a Pokémon that knows Thunder Wave or Stun Spore to inflict Paralysis. Paralysis significantly increases your chances of catching a Pokémon.
• The Damage Dealer: Next, you'll need a move like False Swipe. This Normal-type move has a base power of 40 and, crucially, it always leaves the opponent with at least 1 HP. This prevents you from accidentally knocking Mewtwo out. If you don't have False Swipe, try to use moves that deal very little damage, but be extra careful!
• The Ball Toss: Once Mewtwo is paralyzed and its HP is low (ideally 1 HP from False Swipe), start throwing Poké Balls. The Quick Ball is a great option for the first few turns, especially since it has a quadruple catch rate on the fourth turn. If that doesn't work, switch to Ultra Balls.
• The Timer Tactic: Keep an eye on the turn count. After 20 turns, Timer Balls become much more effective, offering a x3.0 catch rate compared to the Ultra Ball's x2.0. If you're running low on balls, you might even want to wait longer for the Timer Ball's rate to increase further.
• The Cavern Choice: Since you're likely fighting Mewtwo in a cavern, Dusk Balls are also a solid choice, as they perform better in dark environments.
• Status Effects Note: While Sleep and Freeze offer a higher catch rate boost (33% more than Paralysis), they are temporary and can be tricky to maintain without damaging Mewtwo. Paralysis is generally the most reliable status effect for catching.

Once you've successfully caught Mewtwo, you're free to head back outside and continue your adventures in Pokémon X and Y!