To beat a Mewtwo raid in Pokémon GO, focus on exploiting its weaknesses. Mewtwo is a pure Psychic type with vulnerabilities to Dark, Bug, and Ghost type attacks. The best counters include Pokémon with strong moves from these types. Some top counters listed are Chandelure, Darkrai, Giratina (Origin Forme), Hoopa (Unbound and Confined), Gengar, and Weavile. Mega Evolutions like Mega Gengar and Mega Houndoom are also highly effective for faster battles. In terms of numbers, three players with optimized counters can defeat Mewtwo, but 5-7 players make the raid much easier. Pay attention to Mewtwo's moveset, especially Focus Blast, which is particularly dangerous against certain counters like Tyranitar. Overall strategy:
- Use Pokémon with Dark, Bug, or Ghost moves.
- Prioritize mega evolutions for higher damage output.
- Have at least three players, more for easier completion.
- Heal with Max Revives during the battle if needed.
Examples of strong counters:
- Chandelure (Hex/Shadow Ball)
- Darkrai (Snarl/Shadow Ball)
- Giratina Origin (Shadow Claw/Shadow Ball)
- Unbound Hoopa (Astonish/Shadow Ball)
- Gengar (Lick/Shadow Ball)
- Weavile (Snarl/Foul Play)
Best Megas:
- Mega Gengar
- Mega Houndoom
- Mega Gyarados
- Mega Absol
This approach maximizes damage and survivability against Mewtwo's psychic attacks and diverse moveset.
