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 Total invuln, Cancelable on FP Frame 23 / DP Frame 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
Strike (projectile)	0	-12	Mid	BA(projectile)	i18	48	+8	0	1-48 Total invuln, Pierce

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

j.R Midair Dash
Attack Type	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Recovery	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	FP Until landing +27 / DP Until landing +13	N/A	N/A	Air Actionable on Frame 7

Shadow Mewtwo dashes forward in the air.

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

*Deals additional damage when in Burst Mode.

X+A Counter Attack
Version	Attack Type	Damage	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
X+A	Counter (strike)	80	3	Mid High	5	i35	73	+4	-8	1-28F Counter Armor, Destroys Projectiles while active
[X+A]	Counter (strike)	91	3	Mid High	6	i55	93	Launch	+4	1-48F Counter Armor, Pierce, Destroys Projectiles while active

Can be dash canceled by inputting a direction and R.

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.

Field Phase Moves

nY
Version	Attack Type	Damage	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
nY	Normal (projectile)	12 each / 20 each (Burst)	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)	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	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
sY	Normal (projectile)	48 each	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)	Mid	S	i11	N/A	39	+20	+0

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
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	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block
bY	Normal (projectile)	30	Mid	7	i35	9	69	+12	-16
bY (Miracle Eye)	Normal (projectile)	40 (15)	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	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Recovery	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (projectile)	20 each	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
Homing Attack 1 (X)	Normal (strike)	50	Mid	6	i17	1	53 / 49 (Burst)	+8	-8	Airborne on Frame 23, Block or Jump Cancelable on Frame 1
Homing Attack 2 (XX)	Normal (strike)	40	Mid	4	i43 / i41 (Burst)	N/A	74	+8	-4	Airborne
Homing Attack 3 (XXX)	Normal (strike)	70	Mid	4	i77 / i75 (Burst)	N/A	111 / 113 (Burst)	Shift (+8)	-8	N/A
Homing Attack 3 (XX[X])	Normal (strike)	110	Mid	4	i97 / i95 (Burst)	N/A	131 / 133 (Burst)	Shift (+8)	+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.

XX Homing Attack 2
Attack	Damage	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block

Following up from Homing Attack 1, Shadow Mewtwo kicks the opponent. In Burst Mode, this kick is replaced with a multihit flurry of kicks.

XXX / XX[X] Homing Attack 3
Attack	Damage	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block

Following up from Homing Attack 2, Shadow Mewtwo fires a tornado from Its fist. Can be charged to guard break/counter pierce.

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	Destroys Projectiles while active
Burst j.X	Normal (strike) / Normal (projectile)	113	Mid High / Mid	5 / S+	i24 / i34	1	Until landing +44	Shift (Launch)	+1	N/A
j.[X]	Normal (strike)	100	Mid High	6	i44	1	Until landing +44	Shift (Knockdown)	-4	Pierce, Destroys Projectiles while active
Burst j.[X]	Normal (strike) / Normal (projectile)	151	Mid High / Mid	6 / S+	i44 / i54	1	Until landing +44	Shift (Launch)	+5	Pierce

Shadow Mewtwo homes in on the opponent and divekicks. Charging the divekick makes it counter pierce.

Weak Moves

5Y
Version	Attack Type	Damage	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
5Y	Normal (strike)	30	0	High	3	i15	5	49	0 / +4 (Miracle Eye)	-8 / -4 (Miracle Eye)	Special Cancelable on Frame 22
Burst 5Y	Normal (strike)	30	0	Mid Low	3	i15	5	45	0 / +4 (Miracle Eye)	-8 / -4 (Miracle Eye)	Special Cancelable on Frame 18
5YY	Normal (strike)	64	4	Mid	3	i40	5	78	+8 / +12 (Miracle Eye)	-12 / -8 (Miracle Eye)	Special Cancelable on Frame 51
Burst 5YY	Normal (strike)	64	4	Mid	3	i36	5	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	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
6Y	Normal (strike) / Normal (projectile)	102	4	Mid	5 / 7 (projectile)	i15 / i27 (projectile)	9	63	Launch / None (projectile)	-8 / +9 (projectile)	Destroys Projectiles while active
6Y (Miracle Eye)	Normal (projectile)	49 (18)	0	Mid	8	i11	N/A	23	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 unless Shadow Mewtwo is in Burst Mode or has an Attack buff. Using Miracle Eye detonates the pillar and launches the opponent.

8Y
Version	Attack Type	Damage	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
8Y	Normal (strike)	54	0	High	3	i15	9	55	+4	-12	5-16F High and Mid High invuln.
8YY	Normal (strike)	60	4	High	5	i57	N/A	85	Launch	+10	Airborne on Frame 48
8Y[Y]	Normal (strike)	60	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	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
2Y	Normal (strike)	20	0	Low	3	i11	1	41	0	-8	1-41F High invuln, Special Cancelable on Frame 18
2YY	Normal (strike)	27	2	Low	3	i11	N/A	58	0	-8	1-58F High invuln. during Burst, Special Cancelable on Frame 35

A short string of two low sword attacks.

j.Y
Version	Attack Type	Damage	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Recovery	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
j.Y	Normal (strike)	20 per hit	0, 1, 1	Mid High	3	i11	1	Until landing +23 (+13 on hit)	+24	-8	Special Cancelable on Frame 13
Burst j.Y	Normal (strike)	40	3	Mid High	3	i11	1	Until landing +23 (+13 on hit)	+28	-6	Special Cancelable on Frame 13

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

Strong Moves

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

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

6X
Attack Type	Damage	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (strike)	60	2	Mid Low	5	i19	9	53	+8 / +12 (Miracle Eye)	-4 / +2 (Miracle Eye)	Destroys Projectiles while active, Special Cancelable on Frame 24, Jump Cancelable on Frame 28

Shadow Mewtwo shoulder tackles the opponent. +12 on crit, which means that cr.6X can combo into i15s with Miracle Eye, and can combo into i11s without it.

4X
Attack Type	Damage	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (strike)	60 / 80 (Burst)	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	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
8X	Normal (projectile)	60	4	Mid Low	S+	i27	1	59	+12	-8	Airborne on Frame 5
Burst 8X	Normal (strike)	100	4	Mid	4	i27	1	57	Launch	+8	Airborne on Frame 5

A bolt of electricity that stuns if its a critical hit. In Burst Mode, 8X is replaced with an advancing overhead punch.

2X
Version	Attack Type	Damage	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
2X	Normal (strike)	60	3	Low	4	i15	5	55	Launch	-12*	1-55F High invuln.
Burst 2X	Normal (strike)	100	3	Low	5	i15	5	55	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	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Recovery	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
j.X	Normal (strike)	60	0	Mid High	5	i21	9	Until landing +30	+20	-4	Deletes Projectiles while active
Burst j.X	Normal (strike) / Normal (projectile)	115	3	Mid High / Mid	5 / S+	i21	9	Until landing +45	Launch	-8	N/A
j.[X]	Normal (strike)	80	0	Mid High	5	i41	9	Until landing +30	20	+2	Pierce, Deletes Projectiles while active
Burst j.[X]	Normal (strike) / Normal (projectile)	135	3	Mid High / Mid	6 / S+	i41	9	Until landing +45	Launch	-4	Pierce / Pierce

Shadow Mewtwo divekicks to the ground. In Burst Mode, a pillar spawns upon landing. Charging the divekick makes it counter pierce.

Burst j.X / j.[X]
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block

When charged, the pillar counter pierces as well.

Pokemon Moves

]A[ Recover
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Shadow Mewtwo briefly pauses and heals 60 recoverable HP. Invincible against Lows on frame 9.

2A Teleport
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

20 HP Recoil on use. A frame 1 invincible Teleport that can change trajectory. Inputting 1A teleports Shadow Mewtwo backwards. Inputting 2A teleport Shadow Mewtwo in place. Inputting 3A teleports Shadow Mewtwo forwards.

4A Miracle Eye
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

20 HP Recoil on use. 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.

5A Psywave
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Shadow Mewtwo charges Psywave, which can lead into multiple actions. Psywave has three levels. The level is based on how long Psywave was charged. Charging Psywave Level Three for too long will cause Psywave to go back to Level One. Can cancel into Teleport by pressing R. Can cancel into an aerial Teleport by pressing B.

5AA Psywave: Blast
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	57 (16) / 81 (24) / 120 (30)	2 / 3 / 4	High / Mid High / Mid	i11	-2 / +6 / Launch	-12 / -8 / -12

10 / 20 / 30 HP Recoil on use. 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.

5AY Psywave: Slash
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	20 (6) / 30 (8) / 40 (11)	0	High	i15	+4	-16

10 HP Recoil on use. Advances forward with a slashing motion. Shadow Mewtwo advances farther based on the level of the charge. Can cancel into any Psywave action afterwards (5AY only).

5AYY Psywave: Slash
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	20 (6)	0	Mid	i15	Launch	-16

10 HP Recoil on use.

5AYYY Psywave: Slash
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	54 (16) / 72 (21) / 90 (28)	4	Mid High	i15	Knockdown	-12

20 HP Recoil on use.

5AX Psywave: Vortex
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Counter	118 (22) / 136 (24) / 154 (27)	5	Mid	i33	Launch	-8 / -8 / +4

40 HP Recoil on use. Consumes 5CC of Synergy if blocked or whiffed. Creates a vortex that increases in size and damage by charging Psywave. Counter armor on frame 1. Counter pierces.

6A Zen Headbutt
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	80 (20)	4	Mid Low	i23	+8	-4

30 HP Recoil on use. Shadow Mewtwo lunges forward with a headbutt. Destroys enemy projectiles on frame 23.

8A Psystrike
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	57 (18)	0	Mid	i15	Launch	-24

40 HP Recoil on use. Shadow Mewtwo conjures a wave of energy upwards. Grants red armor on frame 1. Throw crush.

8AA / 8A:A Psystrike
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	7 / 14	0	N/A	i15	Knockdown	N/A

10 HP Recoil on use. A followup attack from Psystrike. The Just Frame version can be done by pressing A right before the screen transitions.

8AAA / 8AA:A Psystrike
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	35 / 70	12	N/A	i15	Knockdown	N/A

A final followup attack from Psystrike. The Just Frame version can be done by pressing A when Shadow Mewtwo hits the opponent with Its tail.

j.A Reflect
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

20 HP Recoil on use. Shadow Mewtwo creates a barrier that grants counter armor on frame 1. Can cancel into three unique Pokemon moves only usable from Reflect.

j.AY Reflect: Thunder
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	100 (25)	4	Mid	i55	Stun	+24

10 HP Recoil on use. Casts a bolt of thunder from above after a certain amount of time. Thunder halts the momentum from Reflect's jump. Thunder disappears if Shadow Mewtwo grabs.

j.AX Reflect: Earthquake
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	120 (32)	4	Low	i28	Launch	+4

20 HP Recoil on use. Shadow Mewtwo strikes the ground with Its fist. Afterwards, Shadow Mewtwo jumps backwards from where Earthquake was done.

j.AA Reflect: Flamethrower
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	92 (30)	4	High	i11	Stun	-8

10 HP Recoil on use. A multihit flame attack that stuns the opponent. Flamethrower carries the momentum from Reflect's jump.

Notable Players

• BadIntent (US): Twitch, Twitter, YouTube

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• TytoVortex (CA): Twitter

External Resources

Pokken Arena: Shadow Mewtwo

Frame Data: Shadow Mewtwo