Mewtwo is already one of the strongest Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO, but giving it Psystrike takes it to another level. This exclusive Charged Attack is considered Mewtwo’s best Psychic-type move because it deals outstanding damage while requiring less energy than many other powerful attacks. Whether you enjoy Raid Battles, Gym battles, or the GO Battle League, Psystrike makes Mewtwo significantly stronger.
What Is Psystrike?
Psystrike is an exclusive Charged Attack that has only been available during certain events featuring Mewtwo. It was first introduced during special Legendary Raid events and has returned several times over the years.
Compared to Psychic, Psystrike has excellent damage output and lower energy requirements, making it the preferred choice in nearly every situation. This makes Mewtwo one of the strongest Psychic-type attackers in the game.
Many experienced players consider Psystrike the move that unlocks Mewtwo’s full potential.
Use an Elite Charged TM
The easiest and most reliable way to get Psystrike on an existing Mewtwo is by using an Elite Charged TM.
Unlike a regular Charged TM, an Elite Charged TM lets you choose almost any move from a Pokémon’s available move pool, including legacy and event-exclusive attacks.
To teach Psystrike:
- Open your Pokémon storage.
- Select your Mewtwo.
- Use an Elite Charged TM.
- Choose Psystrike from the available move list.
- Confirm your selection.
Once you confirm the change, your Mewtwo will permanently learn Psystrike unless you replace it with another move later.
Catch Mewtwo During Special Events
Niantic occasionally brings Mewtwo back to Legendary Raids during major events. Sometimes these raid events reward players with Mewtwo already knowing Psystrike.
This is one of the best opportunities because you do not need to spend an Elite Charged TM.
Keep an eye on:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Pokémon GO Tour events
- Seasonal raid rotations
- Special Legendary Raid weekends
- Global Pokémon GO Fest events
If Psystrike is included as the featured move, every Mewtwo caught from those raids will already know it.
Can You Use a Regular Charged TM?
No.
A regular Charged TM cannot teach Psystrike because it is classified as a legacy move.
Regular Charged TMs only cycle through the standard move pool currently available to that Pokémon. Since Psystrike is event-exclusive, it will never appear when using a normal Charged TM.
Many players accidentally waste several Charged TMs hoping to unlock Psystrike, but this method does not work.
How to Get Elite Charged TMs
Elite Charged TMs are valuable items, so using one should be a carefully considered decision.
Players can earn them through several methods, including:
- Reaching certain GO Battle League reward milestones
- Purchasing special event boxes in the in-game shop
- Completing selected ticketed events
- Limited-time research rewards during certain events
Because Elite Charged TMs are relatively rare, many trainers save them for powerful Pokémon like Mewtwo, Rayquaza, Groudon, or Kyogre.
Is Psystrike Worth It?
For almost every player, the answer is yes.
Psystrike dramatically improves Mewtwo’s performance in nearly every game mode. Whether you are building raid teams or competing against other trainers, the move provides excellent efficiency and damage output.
Its benefits include:
- Higher damage than Psychic
- Lower energy cost
- Faster Charged Attack usage
- Excellent performance in raids
- Strong option for GO Battle League
- One of the best Psychic-type attacks available
Very few exclusive moves provide such a noticeable improvement over their standard alternatives.
Best Moveset for Mewtwo
If you want maximum effectiveness, one of the strongest movesets is:
- Fast Attack: Psycho Cut
- Charged Attack: Psystrike
If your Mewtwo has unlocked a second Charged Attack, many players pair Psystrike with another powerful coverage move depending on their preferred battles. This gives Mewtwo greater flexibility against different opponents while keeping Psystrike as its primary source of damage.
