Best Mewtwo counters — Tier 5 raid (2026)
The best Mewtwo counters are Mega Gengar, Mega Tyranitar, Shadow Chandelure, Hydreigon, Yveltal, and Giratina-Origin. Ghost + Dark + Bug all hit Mewtwo super-effectively.
Mewtwo is a glass-cannon Psychic-type raid boss. It hits hard with Psystrike but folds to Ghost/Dark/Bug coverage. Mewtwo with Psystrike requires Ghost counters; Shadow Ball Mewtwo requires Dark.
Duo-able with 2 maxed Mega Gengar trainers on optimal weather (Fog boosts Ghost). Trio is achievable with any 3 trainers running the picks below.
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Best Mewtwo counters in Pokémon GO?
The best Mewtwo counters are Mega Gengar, Mega Tyranitar, Shadow Chandelure, Hydreigon, Yveltal, and Giratina-Origin. Ghost + Dark + Bug all hit Mewtwo super-effectively.
Who is #1 on the mewtwo counters in pokémon go list?
Mega Gengar ranks #1. Top Mewtwo counter. Lick + Shadow Ball.
What's the top 3 of best mewtwo counters in pokémon go?
Top 3: Mega Gengar, Mega Tyranitar, Shadow Chandelure. The full ranked list with movesets and rationale is above.
When was this list last updated?
This list was last reviewed on 2026-05-28. The meta shifts with new releases, Community Day moves, and Mega launches — Hundo Hunter re-reviews each list quarterly.