In Pokémon GO a change of monsters with Team GO Rocket is coming in a few days, which means Giovanni will also have one of the strongest Crypto-Pokémon by his side. We at MeinMMO show you which monster it is and why you should definitely get it.
Which Pokémon is it about? In Pokémon GO you can not only catch Pokémon, but you also repeatedly encounter the villains of Team GO Rocket. In addition to the clumsy thugs, who occupy the PokéStops several times a day, you can also meet the Rocket bosses Arlo, Sierra, and Cliff, as well as their great leader Giovanni.
After the members of Team GO Rocket have been using the same monsters for about four months, it is time for a change in Pokémon GO. With the start of the event “Rocket Takeover”, starting on November 14th, you can expect new Crypto-Pokémon.
Giovanni will naturally deploy new monsters and will call upon a legendary Pokémon that he has used in his team before: Crypto-Mewtwo. What kind of monster this is and why you should not miss it, we have summarized for you below.
Crypto-Mewtwo – Appearance, Strength, and Shiny
What kind of Pokémon is Mewtwo? Mewtwo is a legendary Psychic Pokémon from the first generation of games, created through genetic manipulation by humans. Mewtwo does not have a pre-evolution or evolution. You can recognize it by its large white body and its purple belly and tail. The Crypto variant also has red eyes.
How strong is Crypto-Mewtwo?
Mewtwo’s strength: Mewtwo is one of the strongest attackers in Pokémon GO and is especially suited for use in raids. This is due to its enormous attack value, coupled with good stamina. On the other hand, its defense is also impressive, making it interesting for PvP battles.
With its numerous charged attacks, most of which do not even correspond to its own type, it is not only a top Psychic attacker, but a real all-rounder. For example, Mewtwo also ranks among the best Ice attackers in the game.
The strength of the Crypto variant: Since Crypto Pokémon have a 20 percent attack bonus, they are a bit stronger in battle. However, their defense decreases simultaneously, making them a bit less resilient. Combined with its attacks, it is no surprise that Crypto-Mewtwo is among the strongest Crypto Pokémon in the game.
Furthermore, Crypto-Mewtwo is also interesting for use in the GO Battle League. In the Master League, it holds the 8th place with a moveset of Confusion, Psychic, and Shadow Ball in the PvPoke ranking.
Is Crypto-Mewtwo available as Shiny? Mewtwo is already available in its shiny form in the game, but according to current information, it will not be possible to catch it in its Crypto variant as Shiny.
How to get Crypto-Mewtwo
How do you get the Crypto form? For a long time, Mewtwo will again be catchable in its Crypto form in Pokémon GO. However, to secure this legendary monster, you first need to complete a special research task that you will receive as part of the “Rocket Takeover” event.
In addition, you will have the chance to obtain a Super Rocket Radar, which will allow you to finally track down Giovanni. However, based on experience, you will need to defeat numerous grunts and the Rocket bosses Arlo, Sierra, and Cliff beforehand.
We explain how to find the members of Team GO Rocket and how to obtain the respective radars in the following video:
Once you finally find Giovanni, you just need to defeat him and will have the opportunity to catch a Crypto-Mewtwo after the battle.
We have summarized how to best defeat the bosses of Team GO Rocket in the respective counter guides. We will update these shortly before the event starts, so that you are well-prepared for the battles:
- These are the best counters against Giovanni
- Here’s how to defeat Rocket Boss Arlo
- Use these counters in the fight against Sierra
- With these counters, you can defeat Cliff
Can you get Mewtwo through other means? Mewtwo has also been obtainable in Pokémon GO through other methods in the past. You have repeatedly had the opportunity to encounter it in Level 5 raids.
We explain through which methods you can usually find the legendary monster in the following article.
Is using the Super Rocket Radar worth it?
Yes! Since Crypto-Mewtwo is one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO and also a good candidate in the GO Battle League, you should definitely not miss your chance to get one. Additionally, Mewtwo is versatile as an all-rounder and should not be missing in any PokéBag.
However, be aware that you only receive one corresponding radar from the special research and therefore have only one chance to encounter Mewtwo. For trainers who still have one or two Super Rocket Radars from previous research, this legendary monster presents a good opportunity to use them now.
Unlearning Frustration: Through the Rocket event, you also have a short opportunity to unlearn the charged attack Frustration from Mewtwo. Since this opportunity only occurs a few days a year, it’s worth doing this right away. To make Mewtwo a top Psychic attacker, it’s advisable to teach it Psychic or Confusion.
Here we explain which other monsters you should also unlearn Frustration.
What do you think of the new legendary Pokémon in Giovanni’s team? Have you already secured a Crypto-Mewtwo in the past? And which monster do you wish for in the next team of the Rocket boss? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss it with other trainers.
