Ascended Heroes·#79·2025
Mewtwo, a legendary Psychic-type from Generation I, is celebrated for its powerful psychic abilities and complex origin story, making it a cornerstone of the Pokémon franchise. This specific card, Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex from the 2025 Ascended Heroes set, is a highly coveted full-art holographic rare, distinguished by its unique Team Rocket affiliation and strategic gameplay mechanics. Here, you will find comprehensive details on Mewtwo's Pokédex lore, the card's precise attacks, energy costs, weakness, and its fascinating edition history within the Pokémon TCG.
Read more ↓Mewtwo, a legendary Psychic-type Pokémon, is renowned as one of the most powerful and iconic creatures from the Kanto region, first introduced in Generation I. It is a genetically engineered Pokémon, created by scientists from the DNA of Mew, driven by the ambition to create the ultimate Pokémon. This origin story imbues Mewtwo with a complex and often tragic narrative, exploring themes of creation, purpose, and identity. In the games, Mewtwo is typically found in the Cerulean Cave after defeating the Elite Four, serving as a formidable post-game challenge. Its anime appearances, most notably in "Mewtwo Strikes Back," further cemented its status as a deeply philosophical and incredibly strong character, capable of telepathy and immense psychic power. Mewtwo's evolution line is unique, as it does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon, but it does possess two Mega Evolutions in later games. Its type matchups generally favor it against Fighting and Poison types, while it is vulnerable to Bug, Ghost, and Dark types. Its sheer power and compelling backstory have made Mewtwo a fan favorite and a cultural icon within the Pokémon franchise, symbolizing scientific ambition and the ethical dilemmas it can present.
Last updated: April 7, 2026
