How to Draw Mewtwo: Easy 10-Step Pokémon Drawing Guide

Ready to bring the legendary Mewtwo to life? This tutorial is perfect for young Pokémon fans looking to level up their character drawing skills. You will need a pencil, an eraser, and a sheet of paper to complete this iconic psychic-type sketch.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

Completed drawing of Mewtwo, the legendary psychic Pokémon, ready for coloring.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Head Base

Pencil sketch showing a circular head guide with a snout outline for Mewtwo.

Draw a light circle for the head. Tip: Keep this about the size of a coin. Add a short, straight line downward for the back of the head, then curve it forward to create the snout. Keep your pencil pressure light so you can erase these guides later!

Step 2: Defining the Ears

Drawing the tall, pointed ears on top of the Mewtwo head guide.

Extend two long, slightly curved lines upward from the top of the head. Connect them with a short flat line at the top. Tip: Make the ears look tall and pointed to give Mewtwo that signature alert expression.

Step 3: Forming the Torso

Sketching the neck and the peanut-shaped torso outline for Mewtwo.

Draw two lines down from the head to create a slender neck. Below that, sketch an irregular, peanut-shaped form for the body. Tip: Keep the torso narrow to maintain Mewtwo's agile, lean appearance.

Step 4: Sketching the First Arm

Drawing the first arm and hand using circular guides for the fingers.

Place three small circles in a triangle to map out the fingers. Connect them with curved lines to form the hand, then draw the arm connecting to the shoulder. Tip: Add the small tube shape on the back of the neck here to connect the head to the body.

Step 5: Adding the Second Arm

Adding the second arm and hand to the Mewtwo body sketch.

Repeat the process for the second hand using three circles. Connect these to the body with smooth, curved lines for the arm. Tip: Ensure the arms look balanced and symmetrical with the first one you drew.

Step 6: Drawing the Legs

Sketching the legs and feet with U-shaped toes for Mewtwo.

Draw the legs using pairs of curved lines that taper at the ankles. Finish the feet with two 'U' shaped lines for the toes. Tip: Keep the legs slightly bent to show Mewtwo is ready for action!

Step 7: Cleaning the Outline

Cleaned line art of Mewtwo after erasing the initial construction guides.

Carefully erase all the overlapping guide circles and construction lines. Tip: Use a kneaded eraser if you have one; it’s gentler on the paper and won't leave messy crumbs.

Step 8: Adding Details and Tail

Adding the long, curved tail and chest details to the Mewtwo character.

Detail the chest and belly with soft curves. Draw the long, thick tail by sketching a long, curved line that doubles back on itself. Tip: Make the tail wider at the base where it connects to the body.

Step 9: Defining the Face

Adding facial features including eyes, brow, and mouth to Mewtwo.

Draw the slanted, focused eyes with small pupils. Add a furrowed brow, a small frowning mouth, and tiny nostrils. Tip: The eyes are the most important part—keep them sharp and angled to capture Mewtwo's intense personality.

Step 10: Bringing Mewtwo to Life with Color

The final colored Mewtwo illustration with light and dark purple tones.

Time to color! Use a light purple for the main body and a deeper, darker purple for the tail and underbelly. Tip: Use a light touch with your colored pencils to create smooth, even shading.