Editing Mewtwo (section)

==Conception and design==
Mewtwo is a species of fictional creatures called Pokémon created for the ''[[Pokémon]]'' media franchise. Developed by [[Game Freak]] and published by [[Nintendo]], the Japanese franchise began in 1996 with the video games ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Green'' for the [[Game Boy]], which were later released in North America as [[Pokémon Red and Blue|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'']] in 1998.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Hilliard |first=Kyle |date=December 25, 2016 |title=''Pokémon Red'' & ''Blue'' – A Look Back At The 20-Year Journey To Catch 'Em All |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2016/12/25/pok-233-mon-red-amp-blue-a-look-back-at-the-20-year-journey-to-catch-em-all.aspx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231001192920/https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2016/12/25/pok-233-mon-red-amp-blue-a-look-back-at-the-20-year-journey-to-catch-em-all.aspx |archive-date=October 1, 2023 |access-date=January 22, 2024 |magazine=[[Game Informer]]}}</ref> In these games and their sequels, the player assumes the role of a Trainer whose goal is to capture and use the creatures' special abilities to combat other Pokémon.<ref name="millenial2">{{cite book |last=Allison |first=Anne |title=Millennial Monsters: Japanese Toys and the Global Imagination |date=May 2006 |publisher=[[University of California Press]] |isbn=9780520938991 |pages=192–197}}</ref> Each Pokémon have one or two elemental types, which define its advantages and disadvantages when battling other Pokémon.<ref>{{cite book |title=Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook |date=July 28, 2015 |publisher=[[Scholastic Inc.]] |isbn=9780545795661 |page=5}}</ref> A major goal in each game is to complete the [[Pokédex]], a comprehensive Pokémon encyclopedia, by capturing, evolving, and trading with other Trainers to obtain individuals from all Pokémon species.<ref name="millenial2" />

Introduced in ''Red'' and ''Blue'', Mewtwo was conceived and designed by design lead [[Ken Sugimori]], and was one of the earliest designs created, preceding that of series mascot [[Pikachu]].<ref name="yomiuri">{{cite web |title=ピカチュウは大福？ 初めて明かされる誕生秘話 |url=https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/20180501-OYT8T50139/ |language=Japanese |date=2018-05-02 |access-date=2023-11-29 |website=Yomiuri |archive-date=2023-10-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231006195536/https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/20180501-OYT8T50139/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Standing {{convert|6|ft|7|in|cm}} tall,<ref name="dexter"/> it appears as a [[Bipedalism|bipedal]] [[Felinae|feline]]. Mewtwo has a light gray physique with a pronounced tail and abdomen, large thighs, purple [[Iris (anatomy)|irises]], bulbous fingertips, pronounced collarbone, crest-like [[Auricle (anatomy)|pinnae]], and a tube-like mass of flesh that connects from behind its head to the center of its upper back.<ref>{{cite web |author=Stack, Peter |date=1999-11-10 |url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/1999/11/10/DD43318.DTL |title='Pokémon' Get Stronger, Longer |work=San Francisco Chronicle |access-date=2008-06-11 |archive-date=2011-05-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110525020625/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/1999/11/10/DD43318.DTL |url-status=live }}</ref> Sugimori intended for the details in its shape as well as the look in its eyes to give off "an unsettling aura".<ref>{{cite book |pages=342–343 |language=Japanese |title=Ken Sugimori Works |publisher=Tankobon Softcover |date=January 2014 |isbn= 978-4-19-863806-1}}</ref> According to [[Pokémon Company]] president Tsunekazu Ishihara, Mewtwo was expected to be popular with North American audiences, citing their preference for strong, powerful characters.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0610/12/i05.html |title=Interview with Tsunekazu Ishihara |language=ja |author=Nintendo |access-date=2009-06-07 |archive-date=2020-12-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201215085548/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0610/12/i05.html }}</ref>

Created as a genetically modified clone of another Pokémon, the ancient [[Mew (Pokémon)|Mew]], Mewtwo directly precedes Mew in the game's numerical [[Pokédex|Pokémon index]] due to programmer Shigeki Morimoto's last minute creation and inclusion of Mew into the game prior to release.<ref name="Morimoto">{{cite web |language=ja |url=https://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0007/gfreak/page06.html |title=Pokemon notes from the developers |publisher=[[Nintendo]] |access-date=2009-06-06 |archive-date=2000-10-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001018154023/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0007/gfreak/page06.html }}</ref>   Until the first ''Pokémon'' movie was released in the United States, Mewtwo was rarely referred to as a "clone" in Japanese sources. Kubo Masakazu, executive producer of ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', explained that they "intentionally avoid using the term 'kuron' [clone]… because the word has a frightening feel".<ref>Masakazu, Kubo (April 2000). "Pokemon' wa naze Beikoku de Seiko shita ka". ''Ronza''</ref>

In the original games, Mewtwo is intended to be "the strongest Pokémon ever."<ref name="dexter">{{pokédex|Gold|Because its battle abilities were raised to the ultimate level, it thinks only of defeating its foes.}}</ref> Due to [[genetic engineering]] being applied to a sample of Mew's DNA in order to fully create Mewtwo's genome, Mewtwo is an extremely powerful [[psychic]], with its abilities surpassing Mew's due to intentional alterations to the genetic source material. As such, it can use [[telekinesis]] for [[flight]],<ref>{{cite video game |title=[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] |developer=Nintendo |publisher=Nintendo |date=2001-12-03 |level=Mewtwo Trophy #2 description |quote=As Mewtwo relies mostly on its powerful brain, there are times when it scarcely uses its arms and legs.}}</ref> to shield itself and to powerfully throw opponents aside.<ref>{{cite video game |title=[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] |developer=Nintendo |publisher=Nintendo |date=2001-12-03 |level=Mewtwo Trophy #3 description |quote=Mewtwo is definitely not a speedy character, but its ESP-powered grab and throw moves are comparatively strong.}}</ref> In addition, it is among the very few Pokémon capable of human speech, doing so via [[telepathy]].<ref>{{cite video |date=December 1999 |script-title=ja:ポケットモンスター「ミュウツーの逆襲 完全版」 | medium= [[VHS]] |language = ja |publisher = メディアファクトリー |location  = Japan |id=[[ASIN]] B00005HBUW}} '''Mewtwo''': "私は自分自身のルールを決めている。" / '''Misty''': "その声！" / '''Brock''': "テレパシー！"</ref> Otherwise, it conserves its energy until needed, such as against powerful opponents. In addition to its psychic abilities, Mewtwo can also [[regeneration (biology)|regenerate]], which allows it to quickly recover from near-fatal injuries.<ref>'''Computer:''' "Mewtwo's life responses have diminished." / '''Doctor Fuji:''' "What have you done?!" / '''Researcher:''' "Please wait! Mewtwo is..." / '''Doctor Fuji:''' "What?" / '''Computer:''' "Mewtwo's life responses are back. Mewtwo is regenerating itself now." Nintendo (1999-09-13). ''Sound Picture Box: Mewtwo's Origin'': ''Myutsuu No Tanjou: Pocket-Monster Radio Drama'' (in Japanese). Catalog# ZMCP-596.</ref> For the sixth and seventh generations of the Pokemon video game series, Mewtwo has two Mega Evolved forms, Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y. These can be activated if the player gives Mewtwo either the Mewtwonite X or the Mewtwonite Y.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/pokemon-mega-evolution-charizard-mewtwo-xy-omega-alpha/|title=Every Pokémon Game That Uses Mega Evolution|date=April 24, 2021|website=ScreenRant|access-date=July 6, 2021|archive-date=July 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709185737/https://screenrant.com/pokemon-mega-evolution-charizard-mewtwo-xy-omega-alpha/|url-status=live}}</ref>