The wait is over! Mewtwo and its two Mega Evolutions are now available in Pokemon Legends Z-A through a free Mystery Gift side mission starting December 2, 2025. Here’s your complete step-by-step guide to adding this legendary Psychic-type to your team without spending a dime on DLC.
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Mewtwo: Pokemon Legends
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Availability | December 2, 2025 |
| Cost | Completely Free |
| Quest Name | Project M Side Mission |
| Location | Lysandre Labs (B3F) |
| Requirement | Main story completed |
| Mega Stones | Mewtwonite X & Y included |
| Shiny Available | No (Shiny-locked) |
Step-by-Step Unlock Guide
Step 1: Complete the Main Story
You must finish Main Quest 37: Operation Protect Lumiose before accessing the Mewtwo mission. There’s no shortcut around this prerequisite.
Step 2: Claim Mystery Gift Mega Stones
Open the main menu, select Link Play, choose Mystery Gift, and select “Get via Internet” to receive Mewtwonite X and Mewtwonite Y. Make sure your Nintendo Account is linked and you have internet connectivity.
Step 3: Head to Lysandre Café
Fast travel to Lysandre Café (northeast of Wild Zone 7) and take the elevator to B3F. Walk around the corner to enter Lysandre Labs, which triggers an automatic cutscene.
Step 4: Battle and Catch Mewtwo
Select “trigger the locks” to start Project M and spawn Mewtwo. Engage in battle and capture it using your preferred Poké Ball—Master Balls work perfectly, but any ball will do with enough persistence.
For more legendary Pokemon strategies, explore our Pokemon Legends Z-A guides and Mega Evolution strategies.
Mega Evolution Powers
Once captured, equip Mewtwonite X to Mega Evolve Mewtwo into Mega Mewtwo X, or use Mewtwonite Y for Mega Mewtwo Y. Each form offers distinct battle advantages—Mega Mewtwo X gains Fighting-type alongside Psychic, while Mega Mewtwo Y boosts Special Attack to devastating levels.
Mission Rewards
After catching Mewtwo, you’ll receive 10,000 Poké Dollars and an Exp Candy XL from Mable, who explains Team Flare’s reasons for sealing away this powerful Pokemon.
Event Duration
The Mega Mewtwo event currently has no expiration date listed, giving new players breathing room to complete the main story. However, claiming it within two months is recommended in case Game Freak adds a deadline later.
Stay updated on Pokemon’s official news page and check Pokemon Legends Z-A updates for the latest announcements.
FAQs
Do I need to buy the Mega Dimension DLC to get Mewtwo?
No, Mewtwo is completely free and separate from the $29.99 Mega Dimension DLC launching December 10. The Mystery Gift distribution is available to all Pokemon Legends Z-A players on both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, regardless of whether you purchase the expansion. You only need to have completed the main story campaign to access the Project M side mission.
Can I get a Shiny Mewtwo in Pokemon Legends Z-A?
No, Mewtwo is shiny-locked in Pokemon Legends Z-A, meaning you cannot encounter or catch its shiny form through this event. If you want a Shiny Mewtwo, you’ll need to transfer one from Pokemon HOME if you have it from previous games. The shiny-lock applies to both the base Mewtwo and its Mega Evolution forms.
