Since Mewtwo reigns as a normal raid boss in Pokémon GO, it also masters three new charged attacks. We show you how good Ice Beam, Flamethrower, and Thunderbolt really are and whether it is worth investing in such a Mewtwo.
Now you can challenge Mewtwo in standard 5-star raids. However, players must now fight against Mewtwo, which masters three new charged attacks. These three moves, of the Ice, Fire, and Electric types, are unusual for a Psychic Pokémon but quite significant. You can see the differences to EX Raid Mewtwo here.
Best Ice Attacker: By giving Mewtwo the move Ice Beam, the monster becomes the best Ice attacker in the game. Flamethrower and Thunderbolt are also quite usable.
How good are the moves Flamethrower, Ice Beam, and Thunderbolt?
With Mewtwo’s high attack value of 300, practically every move Mewtwo can master is a true weapon. Although the Psychic monster does not have STAB with any of the three new moves, all three moves are good. STAB stands for “Same Type Attack Bonus” and means that a Pokémon receives a damage bonus when it uses attacks that correspond to its Pokémon type.
Ice Beam: The best move right off the bat. With it, Mewtwo becomes the best Ice attacker. When simulating raids against Pokémon like Rayquaza or Zapdos, it becomes clear that Mewtwo is the best attacker against these monsters, and that is only because of the new move. The previous top Ice attackers Rossana and Articuno are now only in the ranks behind. Also, in gym battles against examples like Dragonite, Mewtwo is now excellent.
Thunderbolt: With Thunderbolt, Mewtwo learns the second-best Electric charged move in the game. Only a few Pokémon are better than Mewtwo. As an alternative to Raikou, it is definitely usable and strong in raids against Water Pokémon.
Flamethrower: There is a lot of competition among Fire attackers. With Entei and Moltres, as well as Charizard, Pokémon GO already has many good Fire attackers in the game. Fire is also a type that is not used very often. Nevertheless, Mewtwo is now among the best Fire attackers in the game – but with many alternatives.
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Is it worth powering up Mewtwo with new moves?
The decision to strengthen a Mewtwo with the new moves with power-ups is up to you. This list of pros and cons may help you in your choice.
Should I strengthen Mewtwo with Ice Beam?
- Pro: Mewtwo becomes the best Ice attacker with Ice Beam. Above Rossana and Articuno.
- Con: In Generation 4, an Ice Pokémon named Mamoswine may come along that could be better.
- Conclusion: Until Generation 4, Mewtwo is likely the best Ice attacker. Leveling up such a Mewtwo is worthwhile if you lack Ice attackers.
Should I strengthen Mewtwo with Thunderbolt?
- Pro: The Electric type is often used in raids and gym battles. Mewtwo ranks among the top attackers with this move.
- Con: The heavy competition is the problem. Especially Raikou outshines Mewtwo in the Electric type.
- Conclusion: If you are looking for a good alternative to Raikou and Zapdos, then Mewtwo is a good choice.
Should I strengthen Mewtwo with Flamethrower?
- Pro: Mewtwo’s high attack value also makes it a solid attacker among Fire Pokémon.
- Con: The competition is even greater in the Fire type than in Electric. Entei and Moltres far surpass Mewtwo. Additionally, the Fire type is not often used.
- Conclusion: Those who do not own Entei or Moltres or are simply looking for a change could strengthen Mewtwo with Flamethrower. However, one should consider beforehand whether a Mewtwo with one of the other two moves fits better in their collection.
Defeating Mewtwo is not easy – with these counters, it works best.
What do you think of the new moves? Will you invest in such a Mewtwo?
