Mega Mewtwo Y Raid Guide – Best Counters, Weakness, CP & Strategy

Mega Mewtwo Y – Raid Boss Breakdown

Mega Mewtwo Y is one of the most offensively powerful raid bosses ever released in Pokémon GO’s Mega system, designed as a pure “glass cannon” Psychic attacker.

What this raid boss is (Mega Mewtwo Y)

• Type: Pure Psychic
• Style: Ultra high Attack, very low relative bulk
• Role in raids: Extreme DPS raid attacker + Mega boost provider

Why Mega Mewtwo Y matters

One of the highest Attack stats in the game

• It sits at the absolute top tier of DPS Pokémon
• Outperforms most legendaries in raw damage output

Raid meta impact

• It becomes a Psychic-type raid anchor Mega
• Boosts all Psychic attackers in the raid team
• Enables faster clears in Psychic-weak raids

Team utility

• Boosts Psychic-type damage of all allies
• Increases raid team efficiency significantly

PvE relevance

• Used in raids more than gyms or PvP
• Competes with Mega Mewtwo X as top Mega option depending on matchup

Difficulty level

Raid Difficulty: EXTREME (Tier 5+ Mega Boss)

Difficulty by group size

Key threat behavior

Mega Mewtwo Y raids are dangerous because:

• It can delete low-defense counters quickly
• Requires coordinated Flying/Dark/Ghost counters
• Punishes weak or unoptimized teams

Mega Mewtwo Y Moves Guide

Here’s a clear, structured breakdown of moves for Mega Mewtwo Y raids in Pokémon GO, including fast moves, charged moves, elite moves, raid boss moves, and dangerous moves.

Fast Moves (Quick Attacks)

These are the basic attacks that:

• Generate energy
• Deal small but consistent damage
• Are used continuously

Best Fast Move:

• Psycho Cut → fastest energy gain
• Confusion → higher raw damage

Charged Moves (Main Damage Moves)

These:

• Consume energy built from fast moves
• Deal heavy damage
• Decide raid performance

Best Charged Moves:

• Psystrike (top DPS)
• Shadow Ball (coverage + strong)

Elite Moves (Legacy Moves)

These require Elite TM and are NOT normally available.

Raid Boss Moves (What Mega Mewtwo Y Uses Against You)

When fighting Mega Mewtwo Y in raids, it can have:

Raid Boss Fast Moves

Raid Boss Charged Moves

Dangerous Moves

These moves can wipe your team quickly.

Key Strategy Insights

If boss has:

• Psystrike → Dodge if possible
• Focus Blast → Avoid Dark-only teams
• Shadow Ball → Avoid Ghost/Psychic attackers

Safest counters:

• Dark types (unless Focus Blast)
• Ghost types (unless Shadow Ball)

Simple Summary

Mega Mewtwo Y Role

PvE

Role: Top-tier Psychic raid attacker + Mega boost engine

• Extremely high Special Attack equivalent
• Likely best or near-best Psychic-type DPS in the game
• Boosts all allies’ Psychic-type damage while active

Expected strengths:

• Deletes Fighting & Poison raid bosses
• Shreds bosses like:
  • Machamp
  • Nihilego
  • Venusaur (neutral but fast)
• Outclasses most non-Mega Psychic attackers

Weakness in PvE:

• Very fragile (low bulk)
• Needs dodge awareness in harder raids

Gyms

Use case::

• Gym sweeping attackers

Pros:

• Destroys common gym defenders (Fighting/Poison/Dragon types)
• Very fast clears

Cons:

• Low defense = gets knocked out quickly
• Not ideal for holding gyms

PvP (GO Battle League):

Ultra League / Master League impact:

Strengths:

• Insane shield pressure (Psychic nukes)
• Wins fast if shields are gone
• Threatens:
  • Fighting types (Lucario, Machamp)
  • Poison types (Giratina counters indirectly)
  • Some Dragons (neutral pressure)
  • Steel-heavy gyms

Weaknesses:

• Extremely glassy
• Gets deleted by:
  • Dark types (Tyranitar, Yveltal)
  • Ghost nukes
  • Fast pressure attackers

Special Cups:

Psychic Cup

If allowed:

• Dominates entire meta
• Very few safe counters
• Mirror match chaos

Master League

Can act as:

• Fast shield-breaker
• Lead pressure Pokémon

But:

• Gets punished by Dark/Steel cores

Limited Cups

In any cup where:

• Fighting/Poison/Grass are common → it dominates
• Dark/Ghost-heavy → it struggles hard

Raid Utility Role

Mega bonus effect:

• Boosts Psychic-type damage for entire raid team
• Makes your party stronger even if you switch out

Final Summary

Mega Mewtwo Y Raid Difficulty

Here’s a complete raid strategy guide for Mega Mewtwo Y broken down by solo, duo, trio, and player skill levels (beginner → expert) so you can understand exactly how to approach it in Pokémon GO. Mega Mewtwo Y is a pure Psychic-type raid boss with extremely high Attack, so the fight is mostly about survival + Ghost/Dark pressure + speed DPS checks.

Solo Strategy

Reality check:

• Soloing Mega Mewtwo Y is not realistically possible in standard conditions
• Even top counters struggle due to raw boss power + timer

Duo Strategy

Core idea:

• Duo requires high DPS + Mega boost synergy
• One Mega user + one DPS-heavy partner

Best setup:

• Player 1: Mega Tyranitar / Mega Gengar (boost damage)
• Player 2: Shadow Darkrai / Shadow Hydreigon team

Key tactics:

• Avoid dying cycles → relobby waste kills DPS
• Focus on pure Dark/Ghost DPS stacking
• Use Mega boost constantly active

Trio Strategy

Core idea:

• This is the sweet spot for most serious players
• Enough DPS buffer for mistakes

Recommended team composition:

• Mega Tyranitar / Mega Gengar
• Shadow Darkrai / Shadow Hydreigon/ Shadow Chandelure
• Mix of strong Dark/Ghost attackers

Strategy:

• Rotate Megas for consistent boost uptime
• Focus on survival + DPS balance
• Don’t waste time relobbying

Beginner Strategy

What beginners should do:

• Don’t overthink mechanics
• Focus on strong counters + survivability

Simple team:

• Tyranitar (Bite + Crunch)
• Gengar (Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball)
• Hydreigon (Bite + Brutal Swing)

Tips:

• Join large lobby (6–10 players)
• Dodge big charged moves (Psychic nukes)
• Rejoin quickly after fainting

Intermediate Strategy

Goal: Improve DPS efficiency + reduce deaths

Key improvements:

• Use Shadow Pokémon properly
• Learn dodge timing (Psychic / Focus Blast-like moves)
• Bring Mega for team boost

Team structure:

• Mega Tyranitar / Mega Gengar
• Darkrai
• Shadow Hydreigon

Advanced Strategy

Goal: Max DPS efficiency + optimized rotation

Advanced techniques:

• Mega timing (switch Mega in early for boost uptime)
• Full Shadow lineup optimization
• Move timing for charge energy cycling
• Weather exploitation

Team:

• Mega Tyranitar / Mega Gengar
• Darkrai 2-3
• Shadow Hydreigon

Expert Strategy

Goal: Speed raid optimization + near-perfect execution

Expert mechanics:

• Perfect relobby timing
• Mega rotation optimization (damage stacking windows)
• Full Shadow + XL optimized teams
• Weather + friendship stacking synergy

Ideal lineup:

• Mega Tyranitar / Mega Gengar
• Darkrai
• Shadow Hydreigon
• High DPS bug coverage

Final Summary Table

Mega Mewtwo Y – Raid Counter Breakdown

Key Strategy First

To beat Mega Mewtwo Y efficiently:

• Use super-effective types only
• Avoid Psychic + Fighting attackers (they get resisted)
• Focus on high DPS glass cannons
• Mega boosts matter a LOT

TOP COUNTERS

These are the strongest Pokémon you can use overall.

Why these are top tier:

• They hit super-effective (Ghost/Dark)
• OR have insane raw DPS (Mega Rayquaza)
• OR combine both (Mega Gengar)

BEST COUNTERS

These are slightly weaker but still excellent.

Why they work:

• Still hit super-effective Dark/Ghost
• Easier to build than shadows/megase
• Good balance of DPS + survivability

GOOD COUNTERS

Useful if you don’t have top-tier Pokémon.

Why they work:

• Still exploit Psychic weakness
• Lower DPS but acceptable for raids

Counters by Type

This is where you actually understand strategy.

Ghost-type Counters

Why Ghost is top:

• Hits Psychic super effectively
• Mega Gengar exists

Best Ghost attackers:

• Mega Gengar
• Shadow Mewtwo
• Chandelure
• Giratina

Dark-type Counters

Why Dark is strong:

• No Psychic resistance issues
• Consistent damage + safer than Ghost

Best Dark attackers:

• Mega Tyranitar
• Darkrai
• Shadow Hydreigon
• Hydreigon
• Weavile

Bug-type Counters

Why Bug is weaker:

• Limited strong Bug attackers exist
• Lower DPS overall

Best Bug attackers:

• Mega Scizor
• Volcarona
• Genesect
• Mega Pinsir

COUNTER STRATEGY

Step 1: Mega boost

• Use Mega Gengar or Mega Tyranitarfirst

Step 2: DPS core

• Shadow Mewtwo
• Darkrai
• Hydreigon

Step 3: Avoid mistakes

• Don’t use Fighting types (they are resisted)
• Don’t rely on pure Psychic attackers

Final Counter Tier List

Shiny Mega Mewtwo Y

Visual Comparison

Normal Mewtwo

• Pale gray body
• Purple tail tip
• Glowing purple eyes

Shiny Mewtwo

• Body becomes greenish-turquoise
• Tail and accents become more yellow-green
• Eyes become slightly brighter/lighter

Mega Mewtwo Y (Shiny vs Normal)

Normal Mega Mewtwo Y:

• Sleeker, purple-heavy design
• Long head crest
• Psychic aura focus

Shiny Mega Mewtwo Y:

• Base body becomes greenish tone
• Purple aura becomes more muted/soft
• Looks more “mystic psychic energy form”

X/Y Comparison

Rarity & Availability

Key truth:

• Shiny Mewtwo is already rare in raids
• Mega forms do NOT change shiny odds

Shiny chance

• ~1 in 20

Which shiny looks better?

Mega Mewtwo X shiny:

• More “monster fighter” vibe
• Strong, intimidating green tank look
• Popular for PvE collectors

Mega Mewtwo Y shiny:

• More “cosmic psychic deity” vibe
• Smooth and elegant design
• More aesthetic-focused favorite

Mewtwo

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Evolution & Buddy Distance – Mega Mewtwo Y

Here’s how evolution (Mega system) and buddy distance would work for Mewtwo → Mega Mewtwo Y in Pokémon GO, based on how Mega mechanics actually function in the game.

Evolution (Mewtwo → Mega Mewtwo Y)

Mewtwo does NOT evolve normally like regular Pokémon. Instead, it uses a Mega Evolution system.

Step-by-step evolution process:

Step 1: Have Mewtwo

• You must already own Mewtwo (from raids/events)

Step 2: Get Mega Energy.

• Defeat Mega Mewtwo Y in raids
• Earn Mega Mewtwo Y Energy

Step 3: Mega Evolve

• Tap Mewtwo → “Mega Evolve”
• Choose Mega Mewtwo Y

Mega Evolution Cost

Buddy Distance

Mewtwo buddy category: Legendary Pokémon = 20 km buddy distance

Buddy walking table

What this means for Mewtwo:

• You must walk 20 km to earn 1 candy
• Very slow candy farming
• Encourages raid-based candy collection instead

Best Buddy Benefits

If you make Mewtwo your buddy:

• +1 level boost in battle (when Best Buddy)
• Slight CP increase when active buddy

Buddy progression stages:

Why buddy distance matters for Mega Mewtwo Y

Real impact:

• Mewtwo candy is hard to farm via walking
• Mega evolution requires raid energy instead
• Buddy system is mostly for:
  • Candy trickle
  • Best Buddy CP boost
  • Long-term grinding

Best Mega-Evolved Pokémon Counters – Mega Mewtwo

Mega Mewtwo Y is a pure Psychic glass cannon boss, so the best Megas against it are Ghost, Dark, and Bug attackers with huge DPS + survivability support.

Best Mega Evolved Pokemon vs Mega Mewtwo Y

Mega Gengar

• Type: Ghost/Poison
• Role: Highest DPS attacker in the game

Why it dominates:

• Double super-effective Ghost damage
• Insane attack stat
• Fast charged move spam (Shadow Ball builds)

Mega Tyranitar

• Type: Rock/Dark
• Role: Tanky Dark attacker

Why it works:

• Strong Dark-type damage (super effective)
• Much bulkier than Ghost Megas
• Survives longer in raids

Mega Beedrill

• Type: Bug/Poison
• Role: Cheap energy + Bug DPS boost

Why it’s useful:

• Bug is super effective vs Psychic
• Fast Mega recharge cost
• Good team damage boost

Mega Absol

• Type: Dark
• Role: Glass cannon Dark attacker

Why it helps:

• Strong Dark-type charged moves
• High burst damage potential
• Boosts Dark attackers in party

Mega Banette

• Type: Ghost
• Role: Strong Ghost synergy support

Why it works:

• Boosts Ghost damage team-wide
• Strong against Psychic bosses
• Good synergy with Shadow teams

Best Mega Tier List vs Mewtwo Y

S+ Tier

• Mega Gengar(best overall)
• Mega Tyranitar(best balance)

S Tier

• Mega Banette
• Mega Absol

A Tier

• Mega Beedrill
• Mega Houndoom

Type Strategy Breakdown

Ghost strategy

• Mega Gengar + Shadow attackers
• Best for speed clears

Dark strategy

• Mega Tyranitar + Yveltal + Hydreigon
• Best for survival + steady DPS

Bug strategy

• Mega Beedrill + Scizor
• Mostly for buffing team, not raw DPS

Simple Raid Formula

To beat Mega Mewtwo Y easily:

• 1 Mega Gengar (damage engine)
• 1 Mega Tyranitar (backup tank DPS)
• Fill with Shadows:
  • Shadow Mewtwo
  • Shadow Hydreigon
  • Shadow Chandelure
  • Yveltal

Candy Bonus & Catch Benefits – Mega Mewtwo Y

Catching Mewtwo (and Mega Mewtwo Y-related raids/events) can give you bonus candy and long-term farming benefits, but it’s important to understand what actually boosts candy and what helps you build Mewtwo into Mega Mewtwo Y.

How Candy is Earned When Catching Mewtwo

When you catch Mewtwo from raids:

Berry Boost

Pinap Berry

• Doubles candy reward
• Best for farming candy

Silver Pinap Berry

• Gives:
  • Extra candy
  • Extra items
• Best for legendary farming events

Use Pinap when:

• You are confident in catching
• You want max candy per raid

Mega Evolution Candy Bonus

How Mega boosts candy work:

• When you have an active Mega Pokémon:

Bonus types:

• More candy from catching same-type Pokémon
• Higher XL candy chance

For Mewtwo Y relevance:

• Mega Psychic-types (like Mega Alakazam or Mega Latios) can help indirectly in Psychic-themed catch events
• But Mewtwo itself is Legendary, so Mega bonus is limited compared to wild Pokémon

Buddy System Candy Farming

If Mewtwo is your buddy:

XL Candy

XL Candy sources:

• Catching Mewtwo (raids)
• Walking buddy
• Transfers
• Rare XL drops during events

How this helps Mega Mewtwo Y specifically

Power requirements:

• Level 40 → Level 50 (XL grind)
• Mega unlock cost
• Max CP optimization for raids/PvP

Best Candy Farming Strategy

Fastest method:

• Do Mewtwo raids (use Pinap/Silver Pinap)
• Mega evolve a Psychic-type during events
• Walk Mewtwo as buddy
• Trade extra Mewtwo for candy chance
• Transfer duplicates

Mega Mewtwo Y Weaknesses

Mega Mewtwo Y is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Unlike Mega Mewtwo X (Psychic/Fighting), Mega Mewtwo Y focuses almost entirely on:

• overwhelming Psychic damage,
• extreme Attack stats,
• and glass-cannon raid performance.

Mega Mewtwo Y Weaknesses

Weakness Table

Ghost Weakness

Why Ghost is dangerous:

• Ghost-type attacks directly counter Psychic Pokémon.

Dangerous Ghost attackers:

• Mega Gengar
• Giratina
• Chandelure
• Mewtwo

Why this is the main weakness

• high DPS,
• fast charged moves,
• and raid meta dominance.

Dark Weakness

Why Dark works:

• Dark-type attacks naturally beat Psychic-types.

Dangerous Dark attackers:

• Hydreigon
• Yveltal
• Tyranitar
• Darkrai

Why this is the weakness

• Why this is the main weakness
• safer in raids,
• easier for beginners to use.

Bug Weakness

Why Bug works:

• Bug-type attacks are strong against Psychic Pokémon.

Possible Bug attackers:

• Volcarona
• Scizor
• Genesect
• Pheromosa

Important reality

• have lower DPS than Ghost,
• are less common in raid meta,
• and are rarely the best choice.

Weakness Strategy Breakdown

Ghost Strategy (Best DPS)

Best for:

• Fast clears
• Expert raids
• Duo/trio attempts

Top picks:

• Mega Gengar
• Giratina

Dark Strategy

Best for:

• Beginners
• Longer survival
• Stable raid groups

Top picks:

• Hydreigon
• Yveltal
• Tyranitar

Bug Strategy

Best for:

• Limited roster players
• Niche counters

Top picks:

• Volcarona
• Scizor

Weakness Tier Importance

Key Difference: Mega Mewtwo X vs Y

Mega Mewtwo Y – Resistance

Mega Mewtwo Y is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO.

What “Resistance” Means

When Mega Mewtwo Y is hit by resisted attacks:

• it survives longer,
• loses HP slower,
• and becomes more efficient in raids or PvP.

Full Resistance Table

Fighting Resistance

Why it matters

Mega Mewtwo Y can absorb Fighting attacks better than most Pokémon. Examples:

• Dynamic Punch
• Aura Sphere
• Close Combat
• Focus Blast

Practical impact

This helps against:

• Fighting-type raid bosses
• Gym defenders with Fighting coverage
• PvP Fighting attackers

Example matchups

Mega Mewtwo Y performs better against:

• Machamp
• Conkeldurr
• Terrakion
• Buzzwole

Psychic Resistance

Why it matters

Mega Mewtwo Y takes reduced damage from Psychic attacks. Examples:

• Psychic
• Psystrike
• Future Sight

Practical impact

Useful in:

• Mirror matches
• Psychic raid bosses
• Mewtwo raids

Important Limitation

Mega Mewtwo Y is:

• extremely offensive,
• but not extremely bulky.

So even resisted attacks can still hurt because:

• raid bosses deal huge damage,k
• Mega Mewtwo Y focuses more on DPS than tanking.

What Mega Mewtwo Y DOES NOT resist

Many players think Psychic-types resist more than they actually do. Mega Mewtwo Y does NOT resist:

• Ghost
• Dark
• Bug
• Flying
• Fairy

And it is actually weak to:

• Ghost
• Dark
• Bug

Weakness vs Resistance Comparison

Raid Strategy Impact

When resistances help

Mega Mewtwo Y is strong when fighting:

• Fighting raid bosses
• Psychic raid bosses

When resistances don’t save it

It struggles against:

• Ghost nukes
• Dark attackers
• Bug spam damage

PvP Impact

If Mega Pokémon are allowed in special PvP formats:

• resisting Fighting gives Mega Mewtwo Y useful defensive value,
• especially against close-range fighters.

But:

• Ghost/Dark meta threats remain dangerous.

Final Summary

Mega Mewtwo Y’s resistances are simple but useful:

Mega Mewtwo Y – Final Conclusion

Mega Mewtwo Y is expected to become one of the most powerful Pokémon ever released in Pokémon GO, especially for raw Psychic-type damage. Unlike Mega Mewtwo X (which mixes Fighting + Psychic combat styles), Mega Mewtwo Y is built around: “Pure overwhelming Psychic power and extreme raid DPS.”

What Mega Mewtwo Y really is

• Type: Pure Psychic
• Role: Glass cannon super attacker
• Specialty: Massive burst damage
• Main identity:
  • Raid destroyer
  • Psychic-type king
  • Mega damage amplifier

Why it matters

Potential strongest Psychic attacker ever

Mega Mewtwo Y is expected to:

• Outdamage almost every Psychic Pokémon
• Replace many current Psychic raid attackers
• Become top-tier for:
  • Fighting raids
  • Poison raids
  • Special event bosses

One of the best PvE Pokémon in the game

Why?

• Extremely high Attack stat
• Access to Psystrike
• Mega damage boost for teammates

This makes it:

• a raid sweeper,
• a team support Mega,
• and a speed-clear monster.

Different from Mega Mewtwo X

Mega Mewtwo X:

• Balanced Psychic/Fighting
• More flexible
• Broader coverage

Mega Mewtwo Y:

• Pure offensive destruction
• Higher Psychic DPS
• More fragile but stronger offensively

Difficulty Level

Mega Mewtwo Y raids are expected to be:

• Extremely hard for casual players
• Difficult without optimized counters
• Efficient for organized groups

Why difficult?

• Massive Psychic damage
• Very high raid boss stats
• Limited safe counters

Best Usage Areas

Main Counters Against It

Because Mega Mewtwo Y is pure Psychic:

• Ghost attackers become amazing
• Dark attackers become extremely valuable

Best counters:

• Shadow Chandelure
• Mega Gengar
• Hydreigon
• Yveltal
• Giratina

Weather Impact

Windy Weather

• Boosts Mega Mewtwo Y’s Psychic attacks
• Makes raids harder
• Gives higher catch CP

Foggy Weather

• Boosts Ghost/Dark counters
• Makes raids easier for strong players

Shiny Value

Shiny Mega Mewtwo Y is expected to become:

• One of the rarest GO Fest raid shinies
• Extremely prestigious.
• High collector flex value

Even though:

• Stats remain identical
• Only visuals change

Mega Mewtwo Y Catch CP

When you defeat Mega Mewtwo Y in Pokémon GO, you do NOT catch the Mega form itself. You catch a normal Mewtwo afterward, and then later Mega Evolve it into Mega Mewtwo Y using Mega Energy.

Mega Mewtwo Y Catch CP Ranges

Normal (Non-Weather Boosted)

Weather Boosted Catch CP

If weather is:

• Windy (Psychic boosted)

Weather Boost Impact

Mega Mewtwo Y is a pure Psychic type, so it gets boosted by:

• Windy Weather

Windy weather effects:

• Higher catch CP
• Stronger raid boss attacks
• Higher Pokémon level after catch

Quick Catch CP Table

Why High CP Matters

Higher catch CP means:

• Less Stardust needed
• Less Candy needed
• Stronger immediately after catch

Extra Important Detail

During GO Fest 2026:

• Mega Mewtwo Y raid catches may come with:
  • Psystrike
  • Pre-unlocked Mega Level
  • Possible higher Mega status bonuses

Weather Boost for Mega Mewtwo Y in Pokémon GO

Weather Boost is one of the most important raid mechanics because it affects:

• Raid boss power
• Catch CP
• Move strength
• Pokémon level when caught

For Mega Mewtwo Y, weather matters A LOT because it is an extremely offensive Psychic-type Mega.

Weather Conditions That Boost Mega Mewtwo Y

Windy Weather = Main Boost

What happens during Windy Weather?

When Windy weather is active:

Raid Boss Benefits

Mega Mewtwo Y gets:

• Higher CP during raid battle
• Stronger Psychic attacks
• More dangerous charged moves

Result:

The raid becomes:

• Harder
• More DPS-intensive
• More punishing for weak teams

Catch Benefits

If you defeat Mega Mewtwo Y during Windy weather:

Why this matters:

Weather-boosted Mewtwo:

• Needs fewer power-ups
• Saves candy + Stardust
• Starts stronger immediately

Weather Boosted Moves

Psychic moves become stronger in Windy weather.

Boosted move examples:

• Psystrike
• Psychic
• Future Sight

Result in raids:

Mega Mewtwo Y can:

• One-shot weaker counters
• Pressure relobbies harder
• Force more dodging

Best Counters During Windy Weather

Because Mega Mewtwo Y becomes stronger in Windy weather, you need stronger counters.

Best choices:

• Mega Tyranitar
• Mega Gengar
• Hydreigon
• Yveltal
• Shadow Chandelure

Difficulty Comparison

Catch CP Range

Without weather boost:

• Lower CP range

With Windy weather:

• Higher CP range
• Better IV hunting opportunity

Best Weather for YOUR counters

Fog Weather

• Boosts Ghost attacks

Makes:

• Mega Gengar
• Chandelure
• Giratina

Is Mega Mewtwo Y Worth Raiding?

YES — it’s one of the most valuable raids in the entire game. But let’s break down why so you understand the real value.

Raid Value (Top-Tier Attacker)

Why it’s insane:

• Pure Psychic-type damage monster
• Extremely high Attack stat
• Access to Psystrike (broken move)

Mega Boost Advantage

When you use Mega Mewtwo Y:

• Boosts Psychic-type moves of ALL players
• Increases raid team damage significantly

Comparison vs Mega Mewtwo X

Where It Is Useful

Best uses:

• Legendary raids (especially Fighting & Poison bosses)
• General PvE damage
• Mega boost support
• Fast raid clears

Not useful:

• Gym defense
• Standard PvP (Mega not allowed)

Long-Term Value

Mega Mewtwo Y is:

• Future-proof
• Always relevant in raids
• One of the best Psychic Megas forever

Downsides

Let’s be real:

• Needs Mega Energy
• Temporary form
• Weak to Ghost, Dark, Bug
• Not usable in most PvP

Who Should Raid It?

MUST RAID:

• PvE players
• Raid grinders
• Mega collectors
• Damage-focused players

OPTIONAL:

• Casual players
• PvP-only players

Final Verdict

Personal Raid Experience – Mega Mewtwo Y

First Impression

Walking into a Mega Mewtwo Y raid for the first time feels very different from normal Mega raids. Compared to something like Mega Gengar or Mega Alakazam, the pressure is immediate. Even in a 5–6 player lobby, it doesn’t feel “easy”—it feels like a high-tier legendary fight with Mega-level damage.

Battle Experience

Damage output is insane:

• Psychic moves (especially if it has Psystrike) hit extremely hard
• Glass cannon counters faint quickly
• You can lose 2–3 Pokémon in seconds if you don’t react

Strategy Adjustment Mid-Raid

Initially, I used full glass cannon counters like:

• Gengar
• Chandelure

So I switched to:

• Yveltal
• Hydreigon

Team Coordination Matters More Than Usual

In most raids, coordination helps—but here it feels essential.

• One player using a Mega (like Mega Houndoom)
• Others stacking Dark/Ghost attackers

Biggest Challenge

Charged move timing:

• If you don’t dodge big moves (like Psychic or Focus Blast), your Pokémon gets deleted
• Learning the boss attack rhythm makes a huge difference

Catch Phase Experience

Catching the reward Mewtwo was honestly:

• Stressful at first
• Then much easier with technique

What helped me:

• Golden Razz every throw
• Waiting for attack animation
• Hitting consistent Great/Excellent curveballs

Difficulty Feel

Key Lessons

Don’t go full glass cannon

• You’ll faint too fast—balance matters

Dodge = survival

• Even partial dodging helps a lot

Mega boost is huge

• One Mega in team = noticeable difference

Team matters more than individuals

• Coordination > raw power

Mega Mewtwo Y – Unique Insights

DPS vs Survivability Trade-Off

Mega Mewtwo Y is expected to be:

• Higher DPS than Mega Mewtwo X
• More fragile

Insight:

• In long raids, it may faint faster than expected
• In short raids, it will dominate damage charts

The “Mega Boost Anchor” Strategy

Insight:

• One player using Mega Mewtwo Y can boost:
  • Shadow Mewtwo
  • Other Psychic attackers
• This creates stacked team DPS scaling

Outclassing Shadow Mewtwo?

Normally, Shadow Pokémon are strongest. But Mega Mewtwo Y:

• Gains Mega boost
• Has higher base stats
• Buffs teammates

Insight:

• In coordinated raids, Mega Mewtwo Y can outperform Shadow Mewtwo overall (team DPS)
• But individually, Shadow Mewtwo may still compete

“Specialist vs Generalist” Difference from X

Insight:

• X = more flexible
• Y = more efficient in optimized raids

Weather Dependency Advantage

Mega Mewtwo Y benefits heavily from:

• Windy weather (boosts Psychic moves)

Insight:

• In Windy weather, it becomes: One of the strongest raid attackers ever seen in GO

Move Efficiency

With Psystrike, Mega Mewtwo Y gains:

• Low energy cost
• High damage output
• Fast cycle time

Best Use Case is NOT Every Raid

Not ideal against:

• Dark-type bosses
• Psychic-resistant bosses

Insight:

• It’s not universal like some Megas
• It’s a specialist nuke for specific raids

PvP Hidden Reality

Even if allowed in special formats:

• Extremely high attack
• Low bulk

Future Meta Impact

Future Meta Impact

• Redefine Psychic-type raid meta
• Make older Psychic attackers obsolete
• Become a “must-have Mega” for serious players

Final Insight Summary

Mega Mewtwo Y – FAQ

Here’s a complete FAQ for Mega Mewtwo Y in Pokémon GO

What is Mega Mewtwo Y?

Mega Mewtwo Y is the Mega Evolution of Mewtwo that focuses purely on Psychic-type power. It’s designed as a glass-cannon special attacker with extremely high DPS.

How do I get Mega Mewtwo Y?

• Defeat Mega Mewtwo Y in Mega Raids
• Catch regular Mewtwo after the raid
• Collect Mega Energy
• Mega Evolve your Mewtwo into Mega Mewtwo Y

Can I catch Mega Mewtwo Y directly?

No

• You only catch regular Mewtwo, not the Mega form.

Is Mega Mewtwo Y stronger than Mega Mewtwo X?

Depends on use:

Visual Impact Summary

What is Mega Mewtwo Y best used for?

• Raids (top-tier Psychic attacker)
• Psychic-type damage boosting for team
• PvE boss battles

What are Mega Mewtwo Y’s weaknesses?

• Ghost
• Bug
• Dark

What are the best counters to Mega Mewtwo Y?

Top categories:

• Ghost attackers (best)
• Dark attackers (very strong)
• Bug attackers (situational)

Examples:

• Mega Gengar
• Darkrai
• Hydreigon
• Tyranitar

What is the best moveset for Mega Mewtwo Y?

PvE (Raids)

• Fast Move: Confusion
• Charged Move: Psystrike

Is Psystrike necessary?

Yes

• Faster
• More efficient
• Much stronger than most Psychic moves

How long does Mega Mewtwo Y last?

• Standard Mega duration (few hours depending on level)
• Duration increases with Mega Level

Does Mega Mewtwo Y boost teammates?

Yes:

• Psychic-type moves (strong boost)
• Other types (smaller boost)

Can Mega Mewtwo Y be shiny?

Yes

• If you catch a shiny Mewtwo, it can Mega Evolve into shiny Mega Mewtwo Y

What is the catch CP for Mewtwo (after raid)?

Approx values:

Is Mega Mewtwo Y worth raiding?

Absolutely yes

• One of the strongest attackers ever
• Future-proof investment
• Useful in almost all PvE content

How many players are needed to beat Mega Mewtwo Y?

What weather boosts Mega Mewtwo Y?

• Windy weather → boosts Psychic moves

What is the difference between normal Mewtwo and Mega Mewtwo Y?

Mega Mewtwo Y – Pokédex Information

Here’s a complete Pokédex-style breakdown for Mega Mewtwo Y in Pokémon GO.

Basic Details

What this means:

• Its brain power is massively amplified
• It relies more on mental strength than physical strength
• Represents the pure psychic form of Mewtwo

Physical Characteristics

Key design insight:

• Smaller body = less physical power
• Larger head = extreme psychic dominance

Evolution / Form Info

Type Effectiveness

Strengths (deals strong damage to):

• Fighting
• Poison

Weaknesses (takes extra damage from):

• Ghost
• Dark
• Bug

Resistances:

• Fighting
• Psychic

Base Stat Identity

Battle Role

Unique Traits

• Highest Psychic-type DPS potential
• Mega boost for:
  • Psychic-type attacks
  • Other players in raids
• Extremely fast charged move pressure

Shiny Information

Catch CP Range (from raids)