How does Shadow Mewtwo perform as a leader vs. support/joiner in Pokémon GO?

As primary starter/leader: Unrivaled Psychic-type Raid Attacker and top multi-type flex attacker (using Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, or Shadow Ball) thanks to its massive 300 base Attack multiplied by the permanent +20% Shadow damage bonus. In the secondary/joiner slot: GOLDEN RULE: NEVER PURIFY Shadow Mewtwo! A 0/0/0 (0% IV) Shadow Mewtwo deals ~14.5% more DPS in raids than a 15/15/15 (100% IV Hundo) Purified Mewtwo. Wait for a Team GO Rocket Takeover event to use a Charged TM to remove Frustration.

Shadow LegendaryShadow MetaTyping & 100% IV: Psychic (100% IV: 2,387 / 2,984 CP)

Pokémon GO Shadow Mewtwo — Best Moveset & 100% IV CP

Q: What is the best gear, build, or moveset priority for Shadow Mewtwo?

Recommended investment priority for Shadow Mewtwo: Fast: Psycho Cut · Charged Slot 1: Psystrike (Elite Charged TM) · Charged Slot 2: Shadow Ball (Elite TM) or Ice Beam (for 2.56x double-weak Rayquaza/Landorus raids)

100% IV Catch CP: 2,387 CP (Lv. 20) / 2,984 CP (Lv. 25 Windy). Level 50 Shadow max cost: 570,000 Stardust & 360 Mewtwo Candy XL.

OverallS+

Raid AttackerS+

Master LeagueS

Party UtilityA

🔥 Raid Attacker Performance & IV / Purification Rules

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Unrivaled Psychic-type Raid Attacker and top multi-type flex attacker (using Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, or Shadow Ball) thanks to its massive 300 base Attack multiplied by the permanent +20% Shadow damage bonus.

⚡ Raid Lobby & Investment Strategy:

GOLDEN RULE: NEVER PURIFY Shadow Mewtwo! A 0/0/0 (0% IV) Shadow Mewtwo deals ~14.5% more DPS in raids than a 15/15/15 (100% IV Hundo) Purified Mewtwo. Wait for a Team GO Rocket Takeover event to use a Charged TM to remove Frustration.

⚔️ Best Fast & Charged Moveset (Elite TM Priority) (Shadow Mewtwo)

Fast: Psycho Cut · Charged Slot 1: Psystrike (Elite Charged TM) · Charged Slot 2: Shadow Ball (Elite TM) or Ice Beam (for 2.56x double-weak Rayquaza/Landorus raids)

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⚖️ Head-to-Head Comparison: Shadow Mewtwo vs Mewtwo

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Shadow Mewtwo

Shadow Meta · Psychic

Tier S+

Mewtwo Raid Counters

5-Star / Shadow Raid Boss · Psychic

Tier S+

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Shadow Mewtwo vs Regular Mewtwo: Shadow Mewtwo deals 20% more raid damage at the cost of 20% more Stardust/XL Candy; keep your Shadow for raids and save a regular 15/15/15 Mewtwo for future Mega Mewtwo X/Y.

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Shadow Mewtwo holds an overall S+ tier rating as a Shadow Legendary Psychic (100% IV: 2,387 / 2,984 CP) unit. 100% IV Catch CP: 2,387 CP (Lv. 20) / 2,984 CP (Lv. 25 Windy). Level 50 Shadow max cost: 570,000 Stardust & 360 Mewtwo Candy XL. Primary role rating: S+, secondary/joiner role: S.