How to Catch Mewtwo Without Beating the Elite Four

Want to catch Mewtwo on Red/Blue without using GameShark or beating the Elite Four? This glitch will help.

Things You Need

  • A Game Boy,
  • Pokémon Red or Blue,
    • Access to Lavender Town,
    • A Pokémon that knows the HM Fly,
    • To not have beaten the Gambler on the Route west of Lavender Town,
    • A Pokémon with a Special stat of 131.

Steps

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    Go to the Route west of Lavender Town, and save just in case.
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    Walk up to the Gambler standing at the end of the Route, but immediately press Start while stepping.
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    Choose to fly away to a Route where there is a trainer you have not beaten yet.
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    Walk up to the trainer and you have to win; otherwise the cheat will break. Also, make sure there is at least one space between you and the trainer when he notices you, or the game will freeze.
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    Do not go in any tall grass after you beat that trainer! Now, fly to a place where you can find some wild Ditto.
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    Once you find Ditto, switch to the Pokémon with a special stat of 131. Beat the Ditto.
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    Fly back to Lavender Town and head back to the Route with the Gambler.
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    The menu screen will pop up. Press B to close it.
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    Suddenly, a Mewtwo will appear. Catch it, and congrats! You caught Mewtwo!
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    What level will the Mewtwo be?
    Lugia2453
    Lugia2453
    Top Answerer
    Mewtwo will be level 7.
  • Question
    Can I use Growl 6 times on the Ditto to get a level 1 Mewtwo and then level to 100?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes, just make sure you don't go over the experience to level up normally.
  • Question
    Does this mean I can get two Mewtwos if I get the one in Cerulean Cave?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can get a second Mewtwo if you use this glitch.
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References

  1. TRsRockin.com

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Updated: May 4, 2021
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Categories: Pokemon Red Green Blue and Yellow
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