Pokemon Legends Z-A: Mewtwo Mystery Gift Now Live — Plus the Best Pokémon to Use for the Mission
The Pokémon Company has launched a new Mystery Gift distribution for Pokémon Legends Z-A, giving players access to both of Mewtwo’s Mega Stones. Once these items are claimed, a brand-new post-game side mission becomes available, allowing players to track down and catch Mewtwo.
How the Mystery Gift Works
After completing the game’s main story, players can head to Lysandre Labs with the two Mega Stones in their bag. Doing so will trigger a special encounter quest centered around Mewtwo. The Pokémon Company has not announced an end date, meaning the distribution appears to be available for an indefinite period.
You can claim the gift by following these steps:
- Unlock Mystery Gift by progressing through the main story.
- Pause the game and select Link Play.
- Open Mystery Gift, then choose Receive Via Internet.
- Select the gifts to download.
- Pokémon will be delivered to your PC boxes, and items will be placed in your bag.
What the Mewtwo Mission Involves
While full details haven’t been officially published, confirmed reports describe the mission as a high-difficulty boss-style encounter. The battle emphasizes:
- Aggressive pressure from Mewtwo
- Multiple charged psychic-type area attacks
- The ability to shift its attack pattern based on its form (standard, Mega X, or Mega Y)
The fight is designed as a late-game challenge meant for players who have already built strong teams after finishing the main story.
Best Pokémon to Use Against Mewtwo
Because Mewtwo is one of the strongest Psychic-type Pokémon, choosing the right counters is essential. The mission seems balanced around high-damage Dark, Ghost, and Bug-type attackers with defensive stability.
Here are the top recommended options:
1. Hydreigon (Dark/Dragon)
2. Tyranitar (Rock/Dark)
3. Umbreon (Dark)
4. Chandelure (Ghost/Fire)
5. Scizor (Bug/Steel)
6. Gengar (Ghost/Poison)
7. Greninja (Dark/Water)
Tips for the Fight
- Bring healing items — Mewtwo’s charged attacks can hit entire areas.
- Use status effects — Sleep and paralysis significantly reduce Mewtwo’s pressure.
- Build for both Mega X and Mega Y — X favors physical power; Y favors special power.
- Prioritize Dark-types — Being immune to Psychic attacks is the biggest advantage.
