How To Start Project M In Pokémon Legends Z-A And Catch Mewtwo

Project M is one of the most searched terms in Pokémon Legends Z-A right now – and for good reason. It is a post-game side mission that lets you battle and catch Mewtwo, one of the strongest Pokémon in the series.

This guide explains exactly how to unlock Project M, how to start the mission and what rewards you get for catching Mewtwo.

Quick Mission Overview

Feature	Details
Mission name	Project M (Side Mission EX2)
Location	Lysandre Labs B3F, under Lysandre Café in Lumiose City
Requirement	Complete main story and claim Mewtwonite X and Y via Mystery Gift
Boss	Level 70 Mewtwo
Key reward	Mewtwo + ability to Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo X or Y

What Is Project M In Pokémon Legends Z-A?

Project M is a special side mission that reacts the old systems in Lysandre Labs and unleashes a contained test subject – Mewtwo. It only becomes available after the main story is finished and you have received two special Mega Stones via Mystery Gift.

Think of it as one of Legends Z-A’s main endgame challenges, designed to give you a cinematic Mewtwo encounter with proper build-up.

Requirements Before You Can Start Project M

You need a few things in place before the mission will appear.

Requirement	Explanation
Main story completed	Finish the main quest line and see the credits
Access to Lysandre Café and Labs	Unlocked naturally after late-game story progress in the Magenta district of Lumiose City
Internet connection	Needed to download the special Mystery Gift
Mewtwonite X and Mewtwonite Y items	Claimed via Mystery Gift – these stones are what actually trigger Project M in your save file

If any of these are missing, the lab computer will stay inactive and the mission will not start.

Step 1 – Claim The Project M Mystery Gift

Once you are in the post-game:

Open the in-game Link Play → Mystery Gift menu.
Choose Get via Internet.
Download the gift that contains Mewtwonite X and Mewtwonite Y.

The game does not currently list an end date for this distribution, but guides recommend grabbing the stones as soon as possible just in case the event is time-limited.

Once the stones are in your bag, the game silently flags your save as eligible for Project M.

Step 2 – Go To Lysandre Labs In The Magenta District

Next you need to reactivate the lab.

Fast travel to Lumiose City – Magenta District.
Enter Lysandre Café – the small café that hides the lab entrance.
Use the elevator at the back to go down to B3F of Lysandre Labs.
Walk back to the large computer terminal in the main lab area and interact with it.

Interacting with the terminal while holding Mewtwonite X and Y triggers a cutscene and officially registers Side Mission EX2: Project M.

Step 3 – Start The Battle With Mewtwo

After the cutscene:

Security locks disengage.
A level 70 Mewtwo appears as the mission’s main target.
You are thrown into a battle immediately, so make sure your team is healed before you touch the computer.

Mewtwo Encounter Summary

Detail	Info
Level	70
Type	Psychic
Known moves	Psychic, Aura Sphere, Amnesia, Psycho Cut
Battle type	Standard turn-based battle
Attempts	Unlimited – you can retry if you KO it

Because Mewtwo hits hard on the special side, go in prepared.

Recommended Team Strategy

Here are some simple guidelines if readers are unsure what to bring.

Role	Suggestions
Dark-type tank	Pokémon that are immune to Psychic moves and can chip away safely
Status support	Users of Sleep, Paralysis or Yawn to improve catch chances
Bulk heal / support	Pokémon with reliable healing or screens to keep the team alive
Ball supply	Ultra Balls as the default; Timer Balls for longer attempts

You are allowed to leave, restock and come back if things go badly – the mission is repeatable until you succeed.

Step 4 – Catching Mewtwo And Mission Rewards

Once you successfully catch Mewtwo, Project M is cleared and you receive:

Reward	Details
Mewtwo	Level 70, three guaranteed perfect IVs and a strong move set
Mega Evolution access	Mewtwonite X and Y let you Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo X or Y
Prize money	10,000 Poké Dollars (approximate based on current guides)
Extra items	Exp. Candy XL and smaller goodies listed at the mission completion

The exact nature and IV spread of Mewtwo can vary slightly by save file, but it is designed to be a powerful late-game addition.

Is Project M Worth Doing?

Absolutely. Project M is:

The only way to obtain Mewtwo in Pokémon Legends Z-A.
A challenging, lore-heavy side mission that revisits Lysandre’s old lab.
A gateway to using Mega Mewtwo X and Y, which are among the strongest Mega Evolutions in the game.

If you care about completing the Pokédex, building a top-tier team or just experiencing all of Lumiose City’s endgame content, Project M is essential.

What To Do After Project M

Once you have Mewtwo:

Experiment with Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y in tough battles.
Prepare for the Mega Dimension DLC, which introduces Mega Lucario Z and the new Z Mega Evolution mechanic that burns through Mega Power quickly but acts faster in battle.
Clean up any remaining side missions and optimise your team for post-game challenges.

Project M is one of the best payoffs in Legends Z-A – a cinematic Mewtwo encounter, a powerful new teammate and a perfect bridge into the Mega Dimension DLC.