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Pokémon Legends: Z-A has just dropped one of its biggest updates yet, giving players the chance to grab Mewtwo, unlock a brand new side mission, and score both of its Mega Evolution stones. If you want Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y on your team, you’ll need to follow a few steps, claim the new Mystery Gift, and head into one of the game’s most familiar locations.

Here’s a full breakdown of how to get Mewtwo, how to unlock the Mewtwo side mission, and how to Mega Evolve it in Pokémon Legends: Z-A and the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.

What the New Mewtwo Update Adds

A new Mystery Gift called Project M is now available in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. This update arrives alongside the reveal of Mega Lucario Z, and it gives players everything they need to recruit the iconic Gen 1 Legendary.

Project M includes:

  • The Mewtwonite X Mega Stone
  • The Mewtwonite Y Mega Stone
  • Access to Mewtwo’s extra side mission, which lets you battle and capture it
  • Compatibility across both Pokémon Legends: Z-A versions, including the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
  • Availability for all players, even if you didn’t buy the Mega Dimension DLC

Once you complete the mission, Mewtwo joins your team, and with the Mega Stones in hand, you can Mega Evolve it into either form whenever you like.

How to Claim the Mewtwo Mystery Gift

Claiming the Mystery Gift only takes a minute. Make sure your console is connected to the internet, then follow these steps:

  1. Open the game and press X to bring up the main menu.
  2. Select Link Play.
  3. Choose Mystery Gift.
  4. Select Get via Internet.
  5. Wait for the list of rewards to load, then select Project M.

After claiming the gift, open your Satchel and check the Mega Stones tab. You’ll see both Mewtwonite X and Mewtwonite Y ready to use.

If you need more help with Mystery Gifts in general, Nintendo has a support page that explains the feature in full.

How to Start Mewtwo’s Side Mission

Before you can take on the Genetic Pokémon, you must finish the game’s main story. Once the credits have rolled and you’ve claimed the Mega Stones, you’re ready.

Here’s where to go:

1. Head to Lysandre Café

Lysandre Café is found northeast of Wild Zone 7. This is your starting point for the new mission.

2. Enter Lysandre Labs

Inside the café, go into the labs and take the elevator to the third floor.

3. Follow the hallway

Step out of the lift, walk straight, then turn right. This path will trigger the start of Mewtwo’s side mission.

From here, it’s all about overcoming the encounter and earning a spot for the Legendary on your team.

How to Mega Evolve Mewtwo

Once Mewtwo is yours, Mega Evolution works just like in previous Pokémon games. All you need to do is equip one of the Mega Stones before battle.

  • Give Mewtwo Mewtwonite X to Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo X, the Fighting and Psychic powerhouse.
  • Give Mewtwo Mewtwonite Y to Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo Y, the glass cannon with devastating Special Attack.

Both forms sit at a massive 780 total base stats, putting them among the strongest Pokémon in the entire franchise. Only Mega Rayquaza and Eternamax Eternatus share or exceed that level of power.

If you want a top tier Psychic type for endgame content, challenges, or competitive play, this is the update to jump on.

Final Thoughts

The Project M Mystery Gift is one of the most exciting additions to Pokémon Legends: Z-A so far. Whether you’re chasing Mega Evolution nostalgia or just want one of the strongest Legendaries on your team, grabbing Mewtwo is well worth the short mission. Make sure to claim the gift while it’s available, check your Mega Stones pocket, and take a trip back to Lysandre Café to start the hunt.