Pokémon GO: Shadow Mewtwo Raid Guide
Pokémon GO fans everywhere are excited for the return of Shadow Mewtwo during The World of Wonders Pokémon GO season. Shadow Mewtwo appeared in 2023 Shadow-Raids during the last weekend in May.
Don't be intimidated by the appearance of this powerful Pokémon. So long as you build the right team and utilize the right attacks, you shouldn't have too much trouble taking Mewtwo down.
The Shadow Mewtwo Raid
The Shadow Mewtwo Raid will be available on March 30, 2024 at 10 am local time. This raid will be running until 10 pm which gives you 12 hours to participate.
The first appearance of Shadow Mewtwo was in 2020 during the GO Fest event. Since then, this Pokémon has popped up during various Research tasks as well as Giovanni's units. Want to have the best chances at winning the raid and reaping the rewards? Keep reading to find out how to defeat this powerful Pokemon.
Defeating Shadow Mewtwo
The important thing is to focus on Shadow Mewtwo's weaknesses. Since it is a psychic type, it will be weak against Ghost, Bug, and Dark-type attacks. Keep in mind it will be resistant or immune to most psychic and fighting-type moves.
Watch out for the Confusion and Psycho Cut fast attacks Mewtwo will throw at you. As for charged attacks, your counters will be hit with Psychic, Flamethrower, Psystrike, Shadow Ball, Hyper Beam, Thunderbolt, Focus Blast, and Ice Beam.
Pokémon GO Shadow Mewtwo Raid
Heal your counters with Max Revives as needed throughout the battle. You can also utilize any Purified Gems you may have to calm the Shadow Mewtwo. When it comes to stats, it will be attack-focused with 182 Defense and 300 Attack.
This may seem daunting, but there are some counters your Pokémon can use that will take Shadow Mewtwo down faster. The following are just a few of the Pokémon and their counters that could drastically help you in this raid.
- Darkrai: Dark Pulse and Snarl
- Tyranitar: Brutal Swing and Bite
- Mega Gengar: Shadow Ball and Shadow Claw
- Volcarona: Bug Buzz and Bug Bite
- Hoopa: Shadow Ball and Astonish
Capturing Shadow Mewtwo
After defeating the Shadow Mewtwo raid, you will have a chance to capture it. It may break free from the Poké Ball a few times before you're able to actually capture it.
Capturing Shadow Mewtwo In Pokémon GO
One trick you could do is use a Golden Razz Berry which will increase your chances in capturing it drastically. Even with the berry, Mewtwo will most likely break free. Don't get discouraged, just rinse and repeat until you finally succeed in capturing it.
