Today, on July 21, 2021, there is a raid hour with Mewtwo in Pokémon GO. We have taken a look and summarized which counters you should use and whether the raid hour is worth it.
What is a raid hour? In Pokémon GO, a one-hour raid event takes place for trainers every Wednesday. During this hour, Level 5 raids start in almost all gyms, where you can encounter legendary or mythical Pokémon.
This week, you will encounter the legendary Pokémon Mewtwo as the raid boss in Level 5 raids. We will show you which counters you should use against this monster.
Raid Hour with Mewtwo – Information and Counters
When does it start? The raid hour with Mewtwo starts today at 6:00 PM local time. You will already see black raid eggs over the gyms that will hatch on time. After an hour, at 7:00 PM, the event will end, and the raids will become less.
Is there shiny Mewtwo? Yes, the shiny variant of Mewtwo is already available in the game. You can recognize it, as shown in the picture, by the green coloration of its belly and tail.
These counters should you use: Mewtwo is a legendary Pokémon of the Psychic type. It is thus weak against Bug, Ghost, or Dark-type attacks. You should take advantage of this in the raid and use suitable Pokémon. We will show you which ones are best suited:
| Pokémon | Moveset |
| (Crypto-) Mewtwo | Psycho Cut & Shadow Ball |
| (Crypto-) Tyranitar | Bite & Crunch |
| (Crypto-) Sableye | Foul Play & Snatch |
| Giratina – Origin Form | Shadow Claw & Shadow Ball |
| Chandelure | Hex & Shadow Ball |
| Darkrai | Foul Play & Shadow Ball |
| (Crypto)- Houndoom | Foul Play & Snatch |
| Yveltal | Foul Play & Dark Pulse |
| (Crypto-) Pinsir | Bug Bite & X-Scissor |
| (Crypto-) Absol | Foul Play & Dark Pulse |
Of course, you can also use your Mega Pokémon against Mewtwo. The following monsters are particularly effective:
- Mega-Gengar with Shadow Claw & Shadow Ball
- Mega-Houndoom with Foul Play & Snatch
- Mega-Gyarados with Bite & Crunch
How many trainers do you need? If you use the most effective counters against Mewtwo, you can beat the raid with just three trainers. However, we recommend at least four players to battle. In a larger group, the fight against Mewtwo is a bit more relaxed.
With the help of Remote Raid Passes, you can also invite your friends to the raid or participate in other locations.
Is the raid hour worth it?
Anyone familiar with the original series knows that Mewtwo is a very special Pokémon, as it was created through genetic manipulation. It is very popular in the game, yet it is one of the rarer Pokémon.
Moreover, Mewtwo boasts very high Attack stats. Its Defense and Stamina stats are also impressive. It is among the best attackers in Pokémon GO and can be used without hesitation in raids and the PvP league.
So if you don’t have Mewtwo in your collection yet, you should definitely take your chance. But even for those who have already collected several specimens, it’s a good opportunity to grab another strong one. A shiny Mewtwo could also be possible.
Additionally, the raid hour today is very well suited to collect Mewtwo candies. You need these to power up your strong Mewtwo.
Furthermore, Mewtwo has two Mega Evolutions in the main games, which have also caused speculation in Pokémon GO due to a recently emerged image. It is conceivable that these will also be implemented in the game in the long term.
What’s next? Mewtwo will only be available in raids until July 23, 2021, at 10:00 AM. So far, there is no information on when you will have the opportunity to encounter this legendary monster again. Which Pokémon will take Mewtwo’s place in the raids is also not yet known.
It is likely related to the hyperbonus event, which is supposed to start on July 23. Which Pokémon the community suspects in the hyperbonus has been looked at and summarized for you.
Will you participate in the raid hour with Mewtwo today? And which Pokémon do you hope to see as the next raid boss for the Level 5 raids? Feel free to leave us a comment here on MeinMMO.
