Is Mewtwo worth powering up in Pokémon Go? Absolutely.

As an elite Pokémon Go trainer with years of experience, I can definitively say that Mewtwo is well worth the investment. This legendary psychic type stands head and shoulders above the rest as the pinnacle of Pokémon power and performance. Let‘s dive into why powering up Mewtwo should be a top priority for any serious player.

With incredible stats and moves, Mewtwo dominates as an attacker

One look at Mewtwo‘s stats explains why it is so coveted. At 4,178 max CP, 300 attack, 182 defense, and 214 stamina, it possesses tremendous potential. Combine this with the outstanding psychic, ghost, and ice charged moves Mewtwo can learn like Psystrike, Shadow Ball, and Ice Beam, and you have an attacking force without equal. Just look at the numbers:

According to simulations on PvPoke.com, Mewtwo with Psystrike can defeat raid boss Lugia over 15 seconds faster than the next best counter, Shadow Metagross. This raw power makes it the premier counter for the most difficult raid bosses like Deoxys-A, enabling you to defeat them with smaller groups.

And Mewtwo dominates in gyms too. With production-line Pokémon like Blissey, Chansey, and Snorlax defending so many gyms, Mewtwo‘s massive attack stat and super effective psychic moves let you tear through them with ease. In head to head matchup simulations, Mewtwo defeats a maxed out Blissey without even needing to dodge. That‘s the very definition of overpowered!

Shadow Mewtwo sacrifices defense for otherworldly attack

As you probably know, Shadow Pokémon have their attack amplified at the cost of defense. For Mewtwo, this takes its already insane attack stat to unbelievable heights. A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Mewtwo has 338 attack at level 50, the single highest attack stat of any Pokémon.

So while the diminished defense makes Shadow Mewtwo riskier to use, it results in the highest damage output in the game. Simulations show Shadow Mewtwo with Psystrike defeating Raid Boss Latios a whopping 39 seconds faster than the next best option, Mega Latios. Of course, you pay for this power by having to purify and power up the Shadow Mewtwo to usability, costing tremendous resources. But if your goal is simply to inflict as much damage as possible, nothing compares to Shadow Mewtwo.

Armored Mewtwo offers PvP viability with increased bulk

So Mewtwo seems built to dish out damage. But thankfully, its Armored variant offers more durability at the cost of some attack power. Traded exclusively during Pokémon Go Fest 2020, Armored Mewtwo has 10 less attack but also 24 more defense and 50 more HP than normal Mewtwo.

While this comes at the cost of overall power, it makes Mewtwo more viable in PvP formats like the Go Battle League where survival matters. In master league where CP is unlimited, Armored Mewtwo cracks the top 10 rankings on PvPoke.com whereas normal Mewtwo falls just outside the top 20 due to its fragility. Thanks to the armor‘s Steel typing granting useful resistances, Armored Mewtwo can counter more fighters and dragons that plague the meta.

So while Armored Mewtwo sacrifices raw power, its increased bulk makes it a better fit for competitive PvP. It fills a different role from the glass cannon normal Mewtwo. Expanding your lineup with both versions will give you the most flexibility.

Mew has more versatility but Mewtwo remains superior overall

Let‘s not forget about Mew, the mythical progenitor of all Pokémon. With its unique ability to learn any TM move, Mew can fill virtually any niche. You never know what moveset it will be running! However, when it comes to sheer performance, Mewtwo still surpasses Mew.

While Mew‘s base stats are more balanced, Mewtwo‘s tremendous attack and elite charged moves give it better results in raids and gyms. Mewtwo also tops Mew in PvP rankings for all three leagues on PvPoke.com. Being the genetic ancestor, Mew certainly has strong utility and unpredictability on its side. But the enhanced Mewtwo remains superior in direct comparisons.

Obtaining Mewtwo is insanely difficult – but rewarding

Now that I‘ve made it clear Mewtwo is the best of the best, let‘s talk about what it takes to get one. Mewtwo‘s debut in EX raids years ago required receiving a rare invite and defeating it in an exclusive raid. More recently it has appeared as a research breakthrough reward and in standard 5-star raids, but with very limited availability. Actually catching Mewtwo requires an entire raid group of high level players with proper counters.

And that‘s just the beginning! Powering up Mewtwo to max potential requires a colossal amount of resources – we‘re talking over 300 Mewtwo candies and 500,000 stardust to reach level 50. Unless you have candy stockpiled from catching many Mewtwo, you‘ll likely need hundreds of rare candies as well. It will take months of dedicated effort, but the power achieved is worth it.

I vividly remember the excitement of finally adding my first Mewtwo thanks to an EX raid pass. Despite requiring nearly all my rare candy at the time, I powered it up to the mid 30s right away. It immediately became my MVP and the crown jewel of my roster. The journey to max it out was long, but I never regretted starting it. Having the best attacker around made every other challenge easier.

Is powering up Mewtwo to level 50 worth it? For serious players, absolutely.

Casual collectors may balk at the enormous resource and time requirements to max out a Mewtwo. I wouldn‘t blame someone for stopping at level 30 and calling that enough. But for players like me aiming to shortman raids, dominate gyms, and compete at the highest level in every facet of the game, level 50 Mewtwo is 100% worth striving for.

At level 50 with 15 ATK IV, Mewtwo‘s Psychic deals a whopping 137.2 damage per second (DPS) according to simulations on GamePress. That same Mewtwo at level 40 has 131.3 DPS. Even just those additional 5 power ups provide a substantial performance gain. Mewtwo‘s dominance only grows as you approach the cap.

And in PvP, a level 50 Mewtwo hits critical defense and HP breakpoints allowing it to overcome more top meta picks like Dialga, Togekiss, and Melmetal. The PvPoke rankings validate this – a level 50 Mewtwo ranks higher in every league.

For newer players, I would advise being patient and only powering up Mewtwo as you accumulate resources over time. But for any trainer serious about competing at the highest tiers of Pokémon Go gameplay, the coveted maxed out Mewtwo is well worth striving for. No Pokémon makes more of an impact.

Conclusion: Mewtwo lives up to the legend and is worth powering up

So in summary: if you manage to add the powerful Mewtwo to your Pokémon Go roster, you should absolutely invest in powering it up as high as your resources allow over time. No other Pokémon can match its sheer performance across every facet of this game. Mewtwo‘s elite stats, diverse charged move coverage, and sheer dominance from the core series to Pokémon Go cement its legacy as the ultimate man-made Pokémon. While the resource costs are steep, the return on investment is monumental. If you‘re committed to being a top Pokémon Go trainer, you want Mewtwo leading your squad. No Pokémon makes more of an impact. Catching that first Mewtwo will go down as a highlight of your Pokémon Go journey – and powering it up will take your game to new heights.