Mewtwo vs Arceus
Arceus has the higher base stat total (720 vs 680), Mewtwo is faster (base Speed 130 vs 120), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Mewtwo: 1× at best against Arceus; Arceus: 1× at best against Mewtwo).
A frequent fan matchup between two legendaries.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Mewtwo | Arceus |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 106 | 120 (higher) |
| Attack | 110 | 120 (higher) |
| Defense | 90 | 120 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 154 (higher) | 120 |
| Sp. Def | 90 | 120 (higher) |
| Speed | 130 (higher) | 120 |
| Total | 680 | 720 (higher) |
| Bulk | 286 | 360 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Arceus has the higher Attack (120 vs 110) and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (360 vs 286), but Mewtwo is faster (130 vs 120 base Speed) and has the higher Sp. Atk (154 vs 120).
Mewtwo is ahead on
- is faster (130 vs 120 base Speed)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (154 vs 120)
Arceus is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (120 vs 110)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (360 vs 286)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Mewtwo: Pressure, Unnerve; Arceus: Multitype), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Mewtwo has 182 Speed and Arceus has 172, so Mewtwo moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Mewtwo | Arceus |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 130 | 120 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 182 | 172 |
Type matchup, both ways
Mewtwo (Psychic) attacking Arceus
Psychic 1×. Using only its own type, Mewtwo hits Arceus for 1× with Psychic moves (normal damage).
Arceus (Normal) attacking Mewtwo
Normal 1×. Using only its own type, Arceus hits Mewtwo for 1× with Normal moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Mewtwo: Bug 2× (super effective), Ghost 2× (super effective), Dark 2× (super effective).
- Arceus: Fighting 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Mewtwo
- Pressure. Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
- Unnerve (hidden ability). Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Arceus
- Multitype. Changes Arceus's type and form to match its held Plate.
Size, generation and evolution
Arceus is taller (3.2 m vs 2 m for Mewtwo), and Arceus is heavier (320 kg vs 122 kg for Mewtwo).
| Detail | Mewtwo | Arceus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 2 m | 3.2 m |
| Weight | 122 kg | 320 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 4 (Sinnoh) |
| Evolution line | Mewtwo (does not evolve) | Arceus (does not evolve) |
Mewtwo (#0150) is a Psychic-type Genetic Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1, a Legendary Pokémon. Mewtwo does not evolve.
Arceus (#0493) is a Normal-type Alpha Pokémon from Sinnoh, first seen in Generation 4, a Mythical Pokémon. Arceus does not evolve.
Keep exploring
- Open Mewtwo and Arceus in the Compare tool
- Mewtwo and Arceus Pokédex pages
- Psychic type · Normal type
- Speed tiers