Pokken Tournament DX/Shadow Mewtwo

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Introduction

Shadow Mewtwo is a volatile character who is the prominent glass cannon of the roster. He uses his own health during all special attacks, with the only exception being Psywave itself. Known to be as strong as the player is, Shadow Mewtwo is extremely volatile with a game focused on controlling the opponent with mixups and solid offense.

SM2’s FP is very strong given threatening tools at round start to claim center stage control, thus creating a good start on his agenda to get a shift with his opponent on the outskirts (meaning near the wall in Duel). Usually at longer ranges, the focus is more towards stage position / collecting synergy crystals although his projectiles are still strong. Specifically, sY and jY which control movement fairly well. Close in to midrange, he has fY, Slash, Homing and Zen. The first three being main options that make one second guess trying to contest, as each has a certain property or two that is pretty good:: high priority, tracking, and / or cancelability. Zen is just there kinda as a slower fY in some cases, but less minus and a tad slower (shrug).

In 2D, SM2 has strong tools in neutral. More of a personal opinion, but he has one of the best neutral game out of the roster, with few beating him. His game here is mainly as the (whiff) Punisher. Tickling toes with 2Y, giving the cold shoulder (6X) to those who you don’t like and just throwing some of that dark physic energy at them (Blast fireballs). His reactive anti air game is pretty good with 8Y and 8A, although getting crafty with a 2X or Teleport crossunder isn’t something to shy away from to gain a better position.

SM2's Burst Mode can be very intimidating, although it isn't for long. His meter gauge is 100cc, the lowest in the game thus making him tied with a few other characters for fastest Burst gain. However, he solely takes the cake when it comes to shortest Burst time at 8 seconds. A huge thing to note is that he doesn't use his own HP for any Special attacks whilst in Burst! Use that to your advantage! Underneath the surface he has some changes to his moveset that allow him to confirm into a threatening Burst Attack: Dark Nova. About his Dark Nova, it has a very large hitbox and deals lots of chip. The closer the opponent is to the center of the hitbox, the more damage it does. It's more commonly used as a punish tool, but there are many ways to confirm it so feel free to explore what you can do with it.

Shadow Mewtwo #PTDX_SM2
Vitals
HP	480 HP
Shield Health	480 SH (Weak)
Synergy Gauge	100 CC
Burst Mode Duration	480F (8 sec)
Movement
Back Dash	FP (27F) / DP (29F), 1-8F Strike/Throw Invuln, Cancelable on Frame FP 23 / DP 25
Side Dash	37F, 5-14F Projectile Invuln, Cancelable on Frame 27
Forward Dash	21F, Cancelable on Frame 17
Unique Movement Options	Midair Dash, Teleport
Stances
High Stance	Charges Synergy Gauge (2.5CC/sec)
Low Stance	Low Counter Armor on Frame 5

General Moves

Burst Mode

Attack Type	Damage	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Total Frames	Hit Adv.	Block	Properties
Normal (Wave)	0	-12	Mid	BA(projectile)	i18	48	+8	0	1-48F Total Invuln, Pierce

Pokemon moves no longer consume HP on use. Certain moves become enhanced.

Burst Attack: Dark Nova

Attack Type	Damage	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (projectile)	226 (80)	12	Mid	S+	i23	87	Knockdown	-20	9-63F Total Invuln, Airborne on Frame 21, Pierce

Releases a fullscreen wave of dark energy. Only goes through the full animation if done close enough. If done from too far away, the opponent will be launched.

j.R Midair Dash

Recovery	Properties
Until landing FP +27 / DP +13	Air Actionable on Frame 7

Shadow Mewtwo dashes forward in the air.

Y+B Grab Attack

Attack Type	Damage	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Total Frames	Hit Adv
Grab	FP (60/100 (Burst)) / DP (90/150 (Burst))	12	Ground only	1	i11	49	FP Shift (+8) / DP Shift

X+A Counter Attack

Version	Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
X+A Counter Attack	Counter (strike)	80	40%	3	Mid High	5	i35	73	+4	-8	1-28F Counter Armor, Destroys Projectiles while active, Forward/Side Dash Cancelable on Frame 9, Back Dash Cancelable on Frame 17
[X+A] Charged Counter Attack	Counter (strike)	91	40%	3	Mid High	6	i55	93	Soft Launch	+4	1-48F Counter Armor, Pierce, Destroys Projectiles while active, Forward/Side Dash Cancelable on Frame 9, Back Dash Cancelable on Frame 17

Field Phase Attacks

nY

Version	Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
nY	Normal (projectile)	12 each / 20 each (Burst)	20% per hit	Special Mid	6	i15	5	59	-6 / -2 (Burst)	-18 / -14 (Burst)	Special/fY Cancelable on Frame 35
nY (Miracle Eye)	Normal (projectile)	12 (10) each / 20 (10) each (Burst)	40% per hit	Mid	S	i51	N/A	39	+67	+63	N/A

Creates three orbs that travel in a straight line. Using Miracle Eye causes the orbs to increase in size and track down the opponent. In Burst Mode, the amount of orbs increases to five.

sY

Version	Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
sY	Normal (projectile)	48 each	20% per hit	Special Mid	7	i53	9	65	+42	+22	fY Cancelable on Frame 45, Miracle Eye Cancelable on Frame 49, Cancelable into other Specials on Frame 53
sY (Miracle Eye)	Normal (projectile)	40 (10)	20%	Mid	S	i11	N/A	39	+20	+0	N/A

Shadow Mewtwo dodges to the side and creates arrow-like projectiles that travel in a straight line. Using Miracle Eye transforms the projectiles into mirrors that absorb enemy projectiles. The arrows rotate as they travel forward, and the position of the Mirrors is dependent on the rotation of the arrows when Miracle Eye is used. Travels slightly forward, and has increased duration in Burst Mode.

fY / nYY / sYY

Version	Attack Type	Damage	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
fY	Normal (strike)	110	Mid Low	4	i19	9	63	Shift (Launch)	-8	Destroys Projectiles while active
fY (projectile)	Normal (projectile)	110	Mid	8	i27	N/A	N/A	Shift (Launch)	-8	N/A

A vertical sword attack that spews flames that travel forward.

bY

Version	Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block
bY	Normal (projectile)	30	20%	Mid	7	i35	9	69	+12	-16
bY (Miracle Eye)	Normal (projectile)	40 (15)	N/A	Mid	9	i11	N/A	39	Shift (+8)	+6

Shadow Mewtwo throws out a pillar that heads towards the opponent. Using Miracle Eye expands the pillar.

j.Y

Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Recovery	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (projectile)	20 each	20% per hit	Mid High	6	i19	9	Until landing +35	-7	-22	Special Cancelable on Frame 25

Throws three orbs that chase down the opponent. In Burst Mode, j.Y throws out five orbs.

Homing Attack

Version	Attack Type	Damage	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
X Homing Attack 1	Normal (strike)	50	Mid	6	i17	1	53 / 49 (Burst)	+8	-8	Throw Blast, Airborne on Frame 23, Block/Jump Cancelable on Frame 1
XX Homing Attack 2	Normal (strike)	40	Mid	4	i43 / i41 (Burst)	N/A	74	+8	-4	Airborne
XXX Homing Attack 3	Normal (strike)	70	Mid	4	i77 / i75 (Burst)	N/A	111 / 113 (Burst)	Shift (+8)	-8	N/A
XX[X] Charged Homing Attack 3	Normal (strike)	110	Mid	4	i97 / i95 (Burst)	N/A	131 / 133 (Burst)	Shift (+8)	Guard Break (+30)	Guard Break, Pierce

Shadow Mewtwo homes in on the opponent and does an uppercut followed by a kick (or flurry of kicks in Burst Mode), ending with a tornado of dark energy. If Homing Attack 2 was blocked, there is a 36 frame window to punish a charged Homing Attack 3.* * In Burst Mode, the frame window is reduced to 34 frames.

j.X

Version	Attack Type	Damage	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Recovery	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
j.X	Normal (strike)	80	Mid High	5	i24	1	Until landing +44	Shift (Knockdown)	-8	Throw Blast, Destroys Projectiles while active
Burst j.X	Normal (strike) / Normal (projectile)	113	Mid High / Mid (Pillar)	5 / S+	i24 / i34	1	Until landing +44	Shift (Launch)	+1	Throw Blast
Charged j.[X]	Normal (strike)	100	Mid High	6	i44	1	Until landing +44	Shift (Knockdown)	-4	Throw Blast, Pierce, Destroys Projectiles while active
Burst j.[X]	Normal (strike) / Normal (projectile)	151	Mid High / Mid (Pillar)	6 / S+ (Pillar)	i44 / i54 (Pillar)	1	Until landing +44	Shift (Launch)	+5	Throw Blast, Pierce

Shadow Mewtwo homes in on the opponent and divekicks.

Duel Phase Weak Attacks

5Y

5Y

Version

Attack Type

Damage

Scaling

PSP

Height

Priority

Impact

Throw Crush Frame

Total Frames

Hit Adv

Block

Properties

5Y

Normal (strike)

30

20%

0

High

3

i15

5

49

0 / +4 (Miracle Eye)

-8 / -4 (Miracle Eye)

Special Cancelable on Frame 22

Burst 5Y

Normal (strike)

30

20%

0

Mid Low

3

i15

5

45

0 / +4 (Miracle Eye)

-8 / -4 (Miracle Eye)

Special Cancelable on Frame 18

5YY

Normal (strike)

64

20%

4

Mid

3

i40

N/A

78

+8 / +12 (Miracle Eye)

-12 / -8 (Miracle Eye)

Special Cancelable on Frame 51

Burst 5YY

Normal (strike)

64

20%

4

Mid

3

i36

N/A

79

+8 / +12 (Miracle Eye)

-6 / +2 (Miracle Eye)

Special Cancelable on Frame 47

A series of quick strikes with dark energy.

6Y

Version

Attack Type

Damage

Scaling

PSP

Height

Priority

Impact

Throw Crush Frame

Total Frames

Hit Adv

Block

Properties

6Y

Normal (strike) / Normal (projectile)

102

10% / 0% (Pillar)

4

Mid

5 / 7 (Pillar)

i15 / i27 (Pillar)

9

63

Soft Launch / N/A (Pillar)

-8 / +9 (Pillar)

Destroys Projectiles while active

6Y (Miracle Eye)

Normal (projectile)

49 (18)

10%, 10%, 10%

0

Mid

8

i11

N/A

23

Hard Launch

+37

N/A

An uppercut that spawns a pillar on the other side of the stage. The pillar has no hitstun when it hits grounded opponents. Using Miracle Eye detonates the pillar and launches the opponent.

8Y

Version

Attack Type

Damage

Scaling

PSP

Height

Priority

Impact

Throw Crush Frame

Total Frames

Hit Adv

Block

Properties

8Y

Normal (strike)

54

0%

0

High

3

i15

9

55

+4

-12

5-16F High/Mid High Invuln, Soft Launch on Crit

8YY

Normal (strike)

60

20%

4

High

5

i57

N/A

85

Soft Launch

+10

Airborne on Frame 48

Charged - 8Y[Y]

Normal (strike)

60

N/A

4

High

6

i77

N/A

105

Shift

+10

Airborne on Frame 68

Shadow Mewtwo does a flurry of vertical kicks.

2Y

Version

Attack Type

Damage

Scaling

PSP

Height

Priority

Impact

Throw Crush Frame

Total Frames

Hit Adv

Block

Properties

2Y

Normal (strike)

20

10%

0

Low

3

i11

1

41

0

-8

Throw Blast, 1-41F High Invuln, Special Cancelable on Frame 18

2YY

Normal (strike)

27

10%

2

Low

3

i11

N/A

58

0

-8

1-58F High Invuln. (Burst), Special Cancelable on Frame 35

A short string of two low sword attacks.

j.Y

Version

Attack Type

Damage

Scaling

PSP

Height

Priority

Impact

Throw Crush Frame

Recovery

Hit Adv

Block

Properties

j.Y

Normal (strike)

20 per hit

10% (First Hit Only)

0, 1, 1

Mid High

3

i11

1

Until landing +23 (+13 on hit)

+24

-8

Throw Blast, Special Cancelable on Frame 13

Burst j.Y

Normal (strike)

40

10%

3

Mid High

3

i11

1

Until landing +23 (+13 on hit)

+28

-6

Throw Blast, Special Cancelable on Frame 13

Shadow Mewtwo surrounds itself with dark energy. In Burst Mode, j.Y is replaced with a quick downwards kick.

Duel Phase Strong Attacks

5X

Version	Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block
5X	Normal (strike)	30	0%	0	Mid Low	5	i19	9	51	Crumple	-12
5XX	Normal (strike)	60	20%	4	Mid	5	i44	N/A	82	Hard Launch	-12

A horizontal sword slash followed by a double-sword attack that covers both sides.

6X

Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (strike)	60	20%	2	Mid Low	5	i19	9	53	+8 / +12 (Miracle Eye)	-4 / +2 (Miracle Eye)	+12 on Crit, Destroys Projectiles while active, Special Cancelable on Frame 24, Jump Cancelable on Frame 28

Shadow Mewtwo shoulder tackles the opponent. cr.6X can combo into i15s with Miracle Eye, and can combo into i11s without it.

4X

Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (strike)	60 / 80 (Burst)	20%	4	Mid Low	5	i27	9	67	Crumple	-4	Destroys Projectiles while active, Dash Cancelable on Frame 13 and Frame 42 / 46 (Burst)

Throws out multiple shadow punches.

8X

Version

Attack Type

Damage

Scaling

PSP

Height

Priority

Impact

Throw Crush Frame

Total Frames

Hit Adv

Block

Properties

8X

Normal (projectile)

60

30%

4

Mid Low

S+

i27

1

59

+12

-8

Throw Blast, Airborne on Frame 5, Crumple on Crit

Burst 8X

Normal (strike)

100

30%

4

Mid

4

i27

1

57

Hard Launch

+8

Throw Blast, Airborne on Frame 5

A bolt of electricity. In Burst Mode, 8X is replaced with an advancing overhead punch.

2X

2X

Version

Attack Type

Damage

Scaling

PSP

Height

Priority

Impact

Throw Crush Frame

Total Frames

Hit Adv

Block

Properties

2X

Normal (strike)

60

30%

3

Low

4

i15

5

55

Hard Launch

-12*

1-55F High Invuln.

Burst 2X

Normal (strike)

100

30%

3

Low

5

i15

5

55

Hard Launch

+4

1-55F High Invuln.

A sliding motion. In Burst Mode, 2X gains four extra hits, dealing more damage. * Becomes safer on block if done at a distance.

j.X

Version

Attack Type

Damage

Scaling

PSP

Height

Priority

Impact

Throw Crush Frame

Recovery

Hit Adv

Block

Properties

j.X

Normal (strike)

60

20%

0

Mid High

5

i21

9

Until landing +30

+20

-4

Destroys Projectiles while active

Burst j.X

Normal (strike) / Normal (projectile)

115

40%

3

Mid High / Mid

5 / S+

i21

9

Until landing +45

Hard Launch

-8

N/A

Charged j.[X]

Normal (strike)

80

20%

0

Mid High

5

i41

9

Until landing +30

+20

+2

Pierce, Destroys Projectiles while active

Burst j.[X]

Normal (strike) / Normal (projectile)

135

40%

3

Mid High / Mid

6 / S+

i41

9

Until landing +45

Hard Launch

-4

Pierce / Pierce

Shadow Mewtwo divekicks to the ground. In Burst Mode, a pillar spawns upon landing.

Pokemon Moves

5A Psywave

Total Frames	Properties
86	Psywave Followup Cancelable on Frame 12

Shadow Mewtwo charges Psywave, which can lead into multiple actions. Psywave has three levels. The level is based on how long Psywave was charged. Shadow Mewtwo enters Psywave Level 1 by charging for 12-16F, or for more than 56F. Shadow Mewtwo enters Psywave Level 2 by charging for 17-36F. Shadow Mewtwo enters Psywave Level 3 by charging for 37-56F.

5A~A Psywave: Blast

Version

Attack Type

Damage

Scaling

PSP

Height

Priority

Impact

Throw Crush Frame

Total Frames

Hit Adv

Block

Properties

Level 1

Normal (projectile)

57 (16)

10%, 10%

2

High

8

i22

12

66

-2

-12

10 HP Recoil

Level 2

Normal (projectile)

81 (24)

10%, 10%, 10%

3

Mid High

8

i27

N/A

71

+6

-6

20 HP Recoil

Level 3

Normal

120 (30)

50%

4

Mid

S

i47

N/A

95

Soft Launch

-12

30 HP Recoil

A blast of energy that powers up based on the amount of time charged. Level One Blast is a two-hit slow moving projectile. Level Two Blast is a three-hit projectile with increased speed. Level Three Blast is a one-hit projectile with an even faster speed that launches the opponent.

5A~Y Psywave: Slash

Version

Attack Type

Damage

Scaling

PSP

Height

Priority

Impact

Throw Crush Frame

Total Frames

Hit Adv

Block

Properties

5A~Y

Normal (Strike)

20 (6) / 30 (8) / 40 (11)*

0%

0

High

4

i26

16

64

+4

-16

10 HP Recoil, Destroys Projectiles while active, Psywave Followup Cancelable on Frame 20

5A~YY

Normal (strike)

20 (6)

0%

0

Mid

5

i46

N/A

88

Soft Launch

-16

10 HP Recoil, Airborne on Frame 53, Destroys Projectiles while active

5A~YYY

Normal (strike)

54 (16) / 72 (21) / 90 (28)*

40% (Level 1), 50% (Level 2/3)

4

Mid High

6

i77

N/A

121

Knockdown

-12

20 HP Recoil, Airborne, Destroys Projectiles while active

Advances forward with a slashing motion. *Shadow Mewtwo advances farther during 5A~Y, and does more damage with both 5A~Y and 5A~YYY, based on the level of the charge. Canceling into Psywave Followups from 5AY treats Shadow Mewtwo's Psywave charge as the level he was when he performed 5AY.

5A~X Psywave: Vortex

Version	Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Level 1	Counter (projectile)	118 (22)	60%	5	Mid	S+	i38	96	Soft Launch	-8	40 HP Recoil, 12-52F Counter Armor, Airborne on Frame 23, Pierce
Level 2	Counter (projectile)	136 (24)	60%	5	Mid	S+	i43	101	Soft Launch	-8	40 HP Recoil, 17-57F Counter Armor, Airborne on Frame 28, Pierce
Level 3	Counter (projectile)	154 (27)	60%	5	Mid	S+	i63	121	Soft Launch	+4	40 HP Recoil, 37-77F Counter Armor, Airborne on Frame 48, Pierce

Consumes 5CC of Synergy if blocked or whiffed. Creates a vortex that increases in size and damage by charging Psywave.

2A / 5A~R / 5A~B Teleport

Version	Total Frames	Properties
2A / 5A~R Teleport	37	20 HP Recoil, 1-26F Total Invuln.
5A~B Teleport (Air)	FP 97 / DP 85	20 HP Recoil, 27-47F Total Invuln, Airborne on Frame 33, Air Actionable on Frame 53

A frame 1 invincible Teleport that can change trajectory, and teleports Shadow Mewtwo into the air when used as a Psywave Followup. Inputting 1A/4B teleports Shadow Mewtwo backwards. Inputting 2A/5B teleport Shadow Mewtwo in place. Inputting 3A/6B teleports Shadow Mewtwo forwards.

6A Zen Headbutt

Attack Type	Damage	Scaling	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (strike)	80 (20)	20%	4	Mid Low	3	i23	9	65	+8	-4	30 HP Recoil, Destroys Projectiles from 15-22F and while active

Shadow Mewtwo lunges forward with a headbutt.

4A Miracle Eye

Total Frames	Properties
39	20 HP Recoil

Shadow Mewtwo flashes an image of an eye, altering the properties of certain moves. Moves such as 2Y, 5Y, and 6X become safer on block when canceled with Miracle Eye.

8A Psystrike

Attack Type	Damage	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal	57 (18) / 7{14}* / 35{70}*	0 / 0* / 12*	Mid	6	i15	1	79	Soft Launch	-24	40 / 10* / 0* HP Recoil, 1-15F Red Armor, Destroys Projectiles while active

Shadow Mewtwo conjures a wave of energy upwards. Throw Blast. *On hit, you can press A twice more to perform two successive followups, the third of which Phase Shifts. Each of these followups also have Just Frame versions, which double their damage when executed correctly. The Just Frame version of 8AA can be done by pressing A right before the screen transitions. The Just Frame version of 8AAA can be done by pressing A when Shadow Mewtwo hits the opponent with Its tail.

j.A Reflect

Version

Attack Type

Damage

Scaling

PSP

Height

Priority

Impact

Throw Crush Frame

Recovery

Hit Adv

Block

Properties

j.A Reflect

Counter

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Until landing FP +27 / DP +13

N/A

N/A

20 HP Recoil, 1-31F Counter Armor, Reflector Followup Cancelable on Frame 10

j.AA Reflect: Flamethrower

Normal (projectile)

92 (30)

10%, 10%, 0%, 20%, 30%

4

High

S+

i11

10

Until landing FP +27 / DP +13

FP Shift / DP +49

FP -11 / DP -5

10 HP Recoil

j.AY Reflect: Thunder

Normal (projectile)

100 (25)

50%

4

Mid

S+

i62

10

Until landing FP +27 / DP +13

FP +70 / DP +89

+24

10 HP Recoil

j.AX Reflect: Earthquake

Normal (strike)

120 (32)

40%

4

Low

5

i37

18

Until landing +57

Hard Launch

+4

20 HP Recoil

Can cancel into three unique Pokemon moves only usable from Reflect. Flamethrower carries Shadow Mewtwo's momentum through the air and causes it to shoot a large blast of flame. Thunder halts the momentum of Reflect's jump and casts a bolt of thunder from above after a certain amount of time that disappears if Shadow Mewtwo grabs. Earthquake causes Shadow Mewtwo to strike the ground with its fist.

]A[ Recover

Total Frames	Properties
73	Charge Time: 90F, Heal 60 Recoverable HP, Airborne on Frame 11

Shadow Mewtwo briefly pauses and heals 60 recoverable HP.

Combos

Shadow Mewtwo Duel Phase Combos

Notable Players

• BadIntent (US): Twitch, Twitter, YouTube

• Corgian (US): Twitch, Twitter

• DualDEATHLucario (EU): Twitter, YouTube

• InTheGroove (CA)

• Mewtater (NA): Twitch, Twitter, YouTube

• Kapo (CN)

• Lydia (JP): Vods

• Mins (US): Twitter

• Spin (US): Twitter, YouTube

• TytoVortex (CA): Twitter

External Resources

Shadow Mewtwo Beginner Guide

Shadow Mewtwo Advanced Guide

Pokken Arena: Shadow Mewtwo