Mewtwo

Why collectors notice it

Mewtwo is a reminder that a powerful Pokémon does not have to evolve to be a collector favorite. It is a Basic card with a strong identity.

It is the reference point for the whole hobby. Nearly every later set is compared with it. Read more about Base Set.

A closer look

Reading this card

Mewtwo is a Basic card, so the stage label is short and there is no "evolves from" line. That is the first thing to notice. Many famous cards sit at the end of an evolution chain, and this one does not need one. The type symbol shows Psychic.

The rarity marker says Holo Rare, and the picture area carries the Base Set holographic pattern. Tilt the card in light and only that area changes while the rest stays flat. This is a finish, and it is separate from the rarity itself.

Check the bottom strip for the Weakness line. Weakness is the type that deals extra damage to the card. Its exact symbol is printed on the card, and reading it is a quick way to practice the idea.

How it compares

The closest match in this site is Lugia. Both are Basic, Psychic-type Holo Rares and both are legendary Pokémon. The gap is the set. Mewtwo comes from the first video games and Base Set in 1999. Lugia belongs to the second generation and appears in Neo Genesis, which brought a different foil pattern and new rules.

Next to Charizard, the contrast is about stages. Charizard needs two earlier cards before it can appear. Mewtwo can start a game right away, which gave it a flexible role.

Questions readers ask

Why call it legendary?

In the video games, a legendary Pokémon is a rare creature with a special story. Mewtwo was also a headline character in the first Pokémon movie.

Does a Basic Pokémon mean a weak one?

Not in our data. Basic only describes how a card enters play. This site does not give prices or rankings.

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