How to Get Mewtwo in Pokémon GO – Definitive 2025 Guide

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Legendary Tier | Psychic Mastery | June 2025 Update

Mewtwo stands as one of the most iconic and powerful Legendaries in Pokémon GO, and catching it takes dedication and strategy. This in-depth guide—based on official Niantic sources—will walk you through every legitimate path: raids, research, Giovanni battles, PvP, trades, and more.

(All information verified from Niantic’s official updates)

🕵️‍♂️ What Is Mewtwo & Why It Matters

Mewtwo is a pure Psychic-type legendary, introduced with EX Raids & Exclusive Raids.
Known for moves like Psystrike and Shadow Ball, it dominates Raid and PvP battles.
You won’t find it in the wild—it must be obtained via specific in-game events.

📅 Method 1: Win a Five‑Star Raid

How it works:

Mewtwo appears only during limited-time Legendary Raid rotations.
Raids can be local or Remote (Ticket required).
Requires strong counters: Bug, Ghost, or Dark-type Pokémon (e.g., Gengar, Giratina-Origin, Darkrai).

Pro tips:

Monitor Raid schedules in the Today View or Niantic announcements.
Join with high-level friends—teamwork yields more Premier Balls.
Use Golden Razz + Excellent Curveballs to maximize catch rate.
Even then, Mewtwo may flee—persistence is key.

🔍 Method 2: Special & Timed Research

Niantic sometimes releases Special Research or Timed Research that reward Mewtwo encounters as event bonuses—common during Psychic or GO Fest eventsw.

These tasks often require:

Winning raids
Gaining XP or catching certain types
Eventually unlocking a guaranteed Mewtwo encounter

🧨 Method 3: Shadow Mewtwo via Giovanni

Occasionally, Giovanni carries Shadow Mewtwo as his final battle opponent.
To face him:

Obtain a Super Rocket Radar from Team GO Rocket Special Research.
Locate & defeat Giovanni.
Rescue Shadow Mewtwo post-battle.

Shadow Mewtwo is rare—grab it if you get the chance!

🏅 Method 4: GO Battle League Rewards

Surprisingly, Mewtwo can appear as a recycle reward in GO Battle League, often around Rank 20 or Legend tier imyfone.com.

🔁 Method 5: Trade for Mewtwo

Missed it but have Ultra/Best Friends?

You can trade Mewtwo as a Legendary Trade—costing high Stardust.
Shiny status and 100% IVs require Best Friend status.
Though Stardust-heavy, it’s a reliable fallback route.

🌟 Method 6: Shadow Ball EX Raids & Exclusives

Some exclusive raid invitations feature Mewtwo with Exclusive Moves like Shadow Ball—often released via.

🧩 Bonus Tips for Success

Shiny Mewtwo is rare (~1 in 20 catchable raids).
Armored Mewtwo returns during Pokémon Day events, learn Psystrike.
Best counters: Ghost (Gengar), Dark (Darkrai), Bug (Pinsir).
Use weather boost: fog boosts Ghost/Dark; rain boosts Bug.
Stock up on Remote Raid Passes, Incense, Golden Razz & Premier Balls.
Join local raid groups via Discord and Facebook to improve coordination.

🧠 Mewtwo in Battle & PvP

Top-tier PvE attacker—expected in raids & Max Battles.
In PvP, Giratina-Origin, Mewtwo with Shadow Ball, and even Armored Mewtwo can dominate Great/Ultra leagues.

🔗 Internal Resources (on your site)

📚 External High‑Quality Links

Niantic: “Mewtwo Coming to Exclusive Raid Battles Soon!”
Official Pokémon.com: “Catch Mewtwo in Pokémon GO” + strategy tips

✅ Final Take

Method	Guarantee	Catch Rate	Resources Needed
Raid	❌	5–10%	Passes, raid team
Special Research	✅	~100%	Event ticket
Giovanni	✅	High	Special Research
Battle League	❌	Depends	PvP skill
Trade	✅	100%	Best Friend, Stardust

No matter your playstyle—raids, battles, or trading—there’s a path to Mewtwo. Missing one event? Giovanni or trades await.