How to beat armored Mewtwo
Before we dive into the counters (go ahead if that's all you need to), let's break down some of the things you'll want to keep in mind as you take on this formidable foe. Armored Mewtwo, as the name suggests, has higher defense than its heavy attack counterpart. That means it'll take more coaches to take him down, with Morst recommending at least three higher-level players. It's not too much of a battle, so throw in a few more and you should pull it off easily. At least, unless the time is against you.
Windy weather will cause Armored Mewtwo's level 1700-1800 range to drop to 2200. 1821 and 2276 CP means you've encountered a perfect IV Armored Mewtwo, so be sure to use all of your Golden Razz berries to catch it. . In terms of moveset, there isn't really one you need to dodge, but watch their charge attack and change your team if they're vulnerable. Speaking of which, here are the top scorers against Armored Mewtwo in Pokémon GO.
Best scoring against Mewtwo armored vehicles
Darkrai with Snarl and Dark Pulse
Origin Giratina Shape with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
Hydrogen Trioxide with Bite and Dark Pulse
Chandelier with hexagon and shadow ball
Ectoplasma with Shadow Claw or Hex and Shadow Ball
Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball
Tyranitar with bite and crunch
You should lean more towards the Ghost-type Pokémon if it has Dynamic Punch or Rock Slide. Switch to others for any other moveset. And this is how to beat Armored Mewtwo in Pokémon GO using the best counters.
