Pokemon Legends ZA has introduced a thrilling new challenge for trainers by hiding one of the franchise's most iconic and powerful creatures, Mewtwo, behind a special endgame mission. This legendary Psychic-type Pokemon, a clone of Mew, is not part of the main story but requires dedicated exploration and strategy to encounter.
Unlocking the Path to Mewtwo: Prerequisites and Setup
To even qualify for the chance to catch Mewtwo, players must first complete the entire main storyline of Pokemon Legends ZA. Specifically, you must finish Main Quest #37, titled "Operation Protect Lumiose." This achievement is the key that unlocks access to the next phase.
Once the main campaign is over, your next destination is the Lysandre Café, located in Magenta Sector 2 of Lumiose City. Inside this café lies a hidden entrance that leads down to the secret Lysandre Labs. However, simply reaching the labs isn't enough.
The trigger for the Mewtwo mission, known as Project M, is acquiring special items via Mystery Gift. Open your in-game menu and navigate to Link Play > Mystery Gift > Get via Internet. From here, you can claim the Mewtwonite X and Mewtwonite Y Mega Stones. Receiving these stones automatically activates the Project M mission. While no expiration date has been announced, it is highly advised to redeem this gift promptly.
Starting the Project M Mission and Finding Mewtwo
With the Mega Stones in your inventory, fast travel back to the Lysandre Café. Enter and take the elevator down to basement level B3F. You will immediately find yourself in the advanced, tech-heavy corridors of Lysandre Labs, where the mission officially begins.
Head towards the area with computer terminals. Your possession of the Mega Stones will trigger an automatic cutscene featuring Mable, a member of Team Flare. This interaction reveals new lore connecting Mewtwo to Team Flare's past experiments. After interacting with the lab systems to release the security locks, Mewtwo will appear deep within the facility, ready for a formidable battle.
Crucially, you must ensure your team is fully prepared before initiating this fight, as Mewtwo is a Level 70 opponent. The game design is forgiving in one aspect: the battle resets cleanly if you fail, allowing for repeatable attempts until you succeed.
Step-by-Step Encounter Summary
- Complete Main Quest #37 and the main story.
- Claim Mewtwonite X and Y via Mystery Gift (Get via Internet).
- Travel to Lysandre Café in Magenta Sector 2 and go to B3F.
- Navigate to the computer section in Lysandre Labs to trigger the cutscene.
- Release the security locks to summon Mewtwo for battle.
Battle Strategy and Preparation for Mewtwo
Mewtwo comes equipped with a devastating moveset that includes Psycho Cut, Amnesia, Psystrike, and Aura Sphere. This combination gives it coverage against many traditional counters, making it a serious threat.
To gain an advantage, assemble a team of Pokemon around Level 75 to 80 that can exploit its Psychic typing. Dark, Ghost, and Bug-type attacks are your best bet. The core strategy involves carefully whittling down Mewtwo's health to the red zone without knocking it out, which requires patience and precision.
Inflicting status conditions like Sleep or Paralysis can significantly improve your catch rate. For your Poke Balls, Ultra Balls or Timer Balls (if the battle drags on) are recommended due to Mewtwo's notoriously low catch rate. Avoid using moves that cause Burn or Poison, as the residual damage might accidentally cause Mewtwo to faint.
Rewards and Benefits After Capturing Mewtwo
Successfully adding Mewtwo to your team is immensely rewarding. You can speak to Mable again to learn more about Team Flare's backstory and conclude the Project M narrative. As a tangible reward, you also receive 10 Rare Candies for immediate leveling up.
The real prize, however, is the ability to use the Mega Stones you claimed earlier. Mewtwonite X allows Mewtwo to Mega Evolve into a brutal physical attacker, while Mewtwonite Y transforms it into a special attack powerhouse. These Mega Evolutions are among the most powerful in the game and will be invaluable for tackling high-level content, such as the challenges expected in the upcoming Mega Dimension DLC.
For completionists and shiny hunters, there is more good news. A Shiny version of Mewtwo has not been officially confirmed as locked, meaning dedicated players can attempt to find one through repeated resets of the encounter. Whether you seek it for your collection, to complete the Pokedex, or for competitive battles, securing Mewtwo is a defining and rewarding achievement in Pokemon Legends ZA.
