They wanted to add in the world’s most powerful Pokémon. They succeeded.

By Toby Saunders

Published: Friday, 01 September 2023 at 12:47 PM


No matter how many there have been since, one Legendary Pokémon design stands tall to this day – and that’s Mewtwo.

Fortunately, the developers know this and have added the Psychic-type Legendary to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Mewtwo has etched its way into Pokémon folklore. The fan favourite was first introduced in Pokémon Red and Blue way back in the long, long ago times of the 1990s – and was an instant classic.

The mysterious alien-like design is creepy enough to be cool without looking downright terrifying, and this was only backed up further by the incredible Pokémon: The First Movie (1998).

Now, Mewtwo has been added to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet in the form of a seven-star Tera Raid Battle. Defeat the Mightiest Mark holding Mewtwo to earn a chance to catch it – only one per save file, we’re afraid!

Here’s everything you need to know about how to get Mewtwo in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Read on for our best Tera Raid tips and to find out what the best Mewtwo counters and weaknesses to exploit are.

Skip to the end of the page to find out how to unlock Mew in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, too!

When are the Mewtwo Tera Raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?

The Mewtwo Tera Raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are taking place between Friday 1st September (1am BST) to Monday 18th September 2023 (12:59am BST).

You will have until 12:59am on 18th September to defeat and catch this special Mewtwo holding the Mightiest Mark.

The Mewtwo Tera Raid is a seven-star battle. This means you will need to be able to find black Tera Raid crystals on the open world map if you’re looking to complete the event by yourself or instigate the battle.

As such, you will need to have completed the game and then some. More on that below.

How to get Mewtwo in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

To get Mewtwo in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, you need to defeat the legendary Pokémon in a seven-star Tera Raid Battle.

Once you have defeated the powerful Psychic-type foe, you will be given the chance to catch Mewtwo to keep for your own use, along with the Mightiest Mark.

While anyone can take part in the Mewtwo Tera Raid Battle with other players online, if you wish to tackle the event on your own or instigate the battle to take on with your friends, you will need to have completed the game first.

To unlock seven-star Tera Raids, you will need to complete the game. After you have done so, you need to defeat all of the Gyms once more and complete the Ace Tournament. Then, you need to take part in 10 different four and five-star Tera Raids.

Once you’ve done all that, you should start seeing black crystals containing high-level Tera Raids on the map. Remember to download the latest Poké Portal news from the in-game menu to participate in the event if you haven’t done so already:

Now you’ve unlocked the Mewtwo Tera Raid Battle, it’s time to defeat your powerful foe before you can catch it.