How to Get Mewtwo in Pokémon GO

In the world of Pokémon GO, few creatures command as much awe and power as Mewtwo - the ultimate test of a trainer's skill, patience, and luck. Unlike stumbling upon a Pidgey in the wild, securing this legendary psychic powerhouse requires strategy, persistence, and a little bit of good fortune.

Whether you're hunting it down in five-star raids, battling Giovanni for a Shadow Mewtwo, or praying for its return in a special event, the journey to adding Mewtwo to your team is nothing short of an adventure. If you're ready to take on the challenge, here's everything you need to know about how to get Mewtwo in Pokémon GO.

Part 1. Where Can You Find a Mewtwo in Pokémon GO？

Mewtwo has already not appeared in Pokémon GO for a long time. Mewtwo last appeared in regular five-start raids from June 16 to July 1, 2022. Since then, it has been over 1,000 days without Mewtwo's return to standard raids. Shadow Mewtwo was available in five-start Shadow Raids during special events, notably in May 2023 and March 2024.

But don't be disappointed. There is speculation about the introduction of Mega Mewtwo X and Y in upcoming events, as recent game updates have added their assets. In case you don't know how to get Mewtwo in Pokémon GO when you encounter it, you can keep reading this article to prepare for that situation.

Part 2. How to Get Mewtwo in Pokémon GO [5 Practical Tips]

To get and catch Mewtwo successfully, we list 5 practical ways to increase the success rate. Let's check it.

Tip 1. Join in Five-Star Raid Battles

Mewtwo frequently returns to Legendary Raids, but only during special events. Here is a detailed guide on how to catch Mewtwo in raids.

1.1 Check Current Raid Boss Rotation

Mewtwo is not always available, so check the Today View in Pokémon GO or official announcements from Niantic to see when Mewtwo is featured. When it's available, look for Level 5 Raids (Purple Egg) at gyms.

1.2 Prepare for The Battle

Mewtwo is a Psychic-type Pokémon, weak to Dark, Ghost, and Bug-type moves. When you fight with it, these counters are recommended to fight with it:

• Darkrai (Snarl + Shadow Ball)
• Giratina (Origin Forme) (Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball)
• Chandelure (Hex + Shadow Ball)
• Tyranitar (Bite + Crunch)
• Gengar (Lick + Shadow Ball)
• Hydreigon (Bite + Brutal Swing)

1.3 Battle & Catch Mewtwo

After defeating Mewtwo, you will receive Premier Balls based on your team's performance. You can use Golden Razz Berries and throw Excellent Curveball throws for a higher catch chance.

Tip 2. Catch Shadow Mewtwo - Team Go Rocket Battles

Shadow Mewtwo is sometimes available through Team GO Rocket events. You will get a detailed tutorial about how to get Shadow Mewtwo in Pokémon GO.

2.1 Check if Giovanni Has Shadow Mewtwo

Mewtwo isn't always Giovanni's Shadow Pokémon, but during special events, he may have it. Niantic will announce when Shadow Mewtwo returns.

2.2 Get a Super Rocket Radar

Complete Team GO Rocket Special Research to obtain a Super Rocket Radar. You can use it to find and battle Giovanni.

2.3 Defeat Giovanni

His team changes often, so check counters for his current lineup. You will rescue Shadow Mewtwo once you defeat him.

Tip 3. Quickly Teleport to Mewtwo Location - TunesKit Location Changer

Pokemon Go is a location-based game on your phone and it requires you to walk around in the real world if you want to find a Pokémon on your map. TunesKit Location Changer will help you change your location on Pokémon GO to the specific location where Mewtwo or other Pokémons is even though you are not moving in the real world. In addition, that tool can move Pokémon location as the route you customize in TunesKit Location Changer.

Let's see how to arrive at Mewtwo location without walking via TunesKit Location Changer.

Step 1 Connect phone to PC

Get the TunesKit Location Changer software on your PC. Then, open the software and you will get the prompt to connect your phone to the PC. After the connection, click the Next button to go on.

Follow the steps to turn on your phone’s Developer Mode. Next, click the Pokémon icon on the Game Mode list. If your phone is an iPhone, you will directly enter the Map.

Step 2 Change location to Mewtwo location

Enter the Tuneskit map, you can see five icon at the top right of the map. Click the Change Location icon.

Enter the address of Mewtwo location on the search bar. Confirm the selection and click the Start Modifying button to change your location to the target location.

Tip 4. Pay Attention to Special Events

Mewtwo sometimes appears as a reward for limited-time events. You can follow Pokémon GO's official blog, Twitter, or in-game announcements for upcoming events. Here are some examples of past events featuring Mewtwo:

• Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto – Mewtwo was in raids.
• GO Fest & Anniversary Events – Niantic sometimes adds Mewtwo as a reward for completing research tasks.
• Elite Raids – Mewtwo has occasionally appeared in these special in-person raid events.

Tip 5. Trading for Mewtwo

If you missed Mewtwo in raids or special events, your best chance to get one is through trading with another player. However, trading Legendary Pokémon like Mewtwo comes with special rules and costs.

The cost depends on your friendship level with the other trainer and whether you have ever caught Mewtwo.

Friendship Level	If You Have Mewtwo	If You Don’t Have Mewtwo (New Dex Entry)
Good Friends (1 day)	20,000 Stardust	1,000,000 Stardust
Great Friends (7 days)	16,000 Stardust	800,000 Stardust
Ultra Friends (30 days)	1,600 Stardust	80,000 Stardust
Best Friends (90 days)	800 Stardust	40,000 Stardust

If you choose to trade to get Mewtwo, you should satisfy these requirements:

• You and the other player must be in close proximity (within 100 meters).
• You must be at least Level 10 to trade.
• Trading Mewtwo is a “Special Trade,” meaning you can only do one per day.
• You need a lot of Stardust, depending on whether you have Mewtwo in your Pokédex.

Part 3. Conclusion

From the above tutorials, I believe you have learned how to get Mewtwo in Pokémon GO. The process is not easy but when that Poké Ball finally clicks shut and Mewtwo is yours, the feeling is unbeatable. So keep your berries stocked, your throws precise, and your eyes on the prize - because when Mewtwo returns, you'll want to be ready. Using TunesKit Location Changer will minimize your physical exertion.