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Pokémon Go is Milking Mewtwo Too Hard, Fans Say, After a Lackluster Weekend Event Marred by More Server Issues
Fans are expressing frustration with Pokémon Go, stating that the game is over-monetizing the popular creature Mewtwo. A recent weekend event was marred by server issues, further contributing to player dissatisfaction.
Pokemon Go Fest Mega Finale: Armored Mewtwo Raids, Rotating Habitats, Bonuses, And More
Pokemon Go is concluding its annual Go Fest with a "Mega Finale" event featuring Mega-Evolved Pokemon, rotating habitats, and special bonuses. The event will bring back Mega Mewtwo X and Y as Super Mega Raid bosses, and for the first time in years, Armored Mewtwo will be available as a five-star Raid boss. Players can also participate in a Timed Research story to earn Mega Energy for the Kalos starter trio: Chesnaught, Delphox, and Greninja.
Massively on the Go: Pokemon Go 10th Anniversary Mega Finale is less free and less content
The Pokemon Go 10th Anniversary Go Fest Mega Finale is facing criticism for its perceived lack of content and increased monetization. Players are expressing dissatisfaction with the cost of unlocking Mega Evolutions, particularly for starters and Mewtwo, which requires significantly more energy compared to other Mega Evolutions like the Primals. Concerns are also raised about the value proposition of paid event tickets and the potential for future features like Plus Moves to be similarly locked behind paywalls.
Hundo Mewtwo Available For Pokemon GO In New Event
Pokemon GO is offering a special timed research event from August 12 to September 6, 2026, to compensate players who missed a previous invitation-only event. Participants can earn a perfect IV Mewtwo with a special background, a Master Ball, and Mega Energy. Players who attended the original event will receive different rewards.
There's Never Been a Better Time to Log Into Pokémon Go, as the Game Gives Away a Perfect Stat Mewtwo and Master Ball
Players logging into Pokémon Go can currently claim a free Mewtwo with perfect stats and a rare Master Ball. This limited-time giveaway offers a significant in-game reward to active players.
Pokemon Go Fest 2026: Mega Mewtwo Raids, Zeraora Special Research, Rotating Habitats, And More
Pokemon Go Fest 2026 is a free global event featuring Mega Mewtwo X and Y raids, a Special Research questline leading to Zeraora, and rotating habitats with different Pokemon spawns. The event runs from July 10-11, offering various in-game bonuses like increased shiny rates and free Raid Passes.
"It was like being back in 2016" Pokémon Go celebrates 10th anniversary by recreating the original trailer's Times Square Mewtwo raid
Pokémon Go celebrated its 10th anniversary by recreating the original trailer's Times Square Mewtwo raid event. Over 1,000 players participated in a community raid battle against Mega Mewtwo Y, with player avatars and Pokémon appearing on the surrounding Times Square screens. The event also featured in-game countdowns and raids/spawns representing each year of the game's release.
Pokemon Go July 2026 Events: Raids, Spotlight Hours, Go Fest, And More
Pokemon Go is celebrating its tenth anniversary in July 2026 with a packed schedule of in-game events. The month features multiple Raid boss rotations including legendary and Mega Pokemon, weekly Spotlight Hours, a Sobble Community Day, and the global Go Fest event. Special celebrations for the anniversary, Pikachu, and Professor Willow's birthday will also take place, alongside unique Timed Research events.
Pokémon gets the Lego Smart Play treatment with new sets arriving this summer, and they're not as eye-wateringly expensive as the previous Pokémon builds
Lego and The Pokémon Company are releasing 12 new Lego Smart Play sets on August 1st, featuring interactive elements like light and sound. These sets are designed to be more affordable than previous Lego Pokémon builds and include characters like Pikachu, Charizard, and Bulbasaur, with prices ranging from $19.99 to $119.99.
Lego Pokemon Smart Play Sets Revealed
Lego, The Pokemon Company International, and Nintendo have revealed a new line of Pokemon Smart Play sets, launching on August 1, 2026. These electronic sets feature interactive elements and will include two all-in-one options, the Training House with Pikachu and the Charizard vs Jolteon Ultimate Battle, alongside ten compatible sets. This follows a similar interactive approach seen with Lego's Super Mario series.
LEGO Pokémon Expands With 12 Smart Play Sets, Featuring Pikachu, Charizard and More
LEGO has unveiled a new line of 12 Pokémon-themed building sets that incorporate its Smart Play technology. The collection features popular characters such as Pikachu, Charizard, and Mewtwo, expanding the LEGO Pokémon offerings.
Pokémon TCG announces 30th anniversary set with "all foil cards", 30 new unique Pikachu illustrations, and the return of classic Charizard
The Pokémon Company has announced a commemorative expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game celebrating its 30th anniversary, set to release on September 16th. The set will feature an all-new 'Futuristic' rarity with art by YOSHIROTTEN, a completely foil card design, 30 unique Pikachu illustrations by different artists, and the return of classic cards including Charizard by Mitsuhiro Arita.
LEGO's Pokémon Smart Play Sets Have Finally Been Officially Revealed
LEGO has officially revealed its new range of Pokémon Smart Play building sets, set to launch on August 1, 2026. These sets feature interactive bricks that make Pokémon figures rumble, speak, and emote when moved or placed near each other. The collection includes 12 sets, ranging from the small Jigglypuff Concert to the larger Umbreon vs. Garchomp Championship Battle, with the interactive Smart Bricks included in the Charizard and Pikachu sets.
LEGO Pokemon reveals 12 new sets, pre-orders open
The LEGO Group and The Pokemon Company have unveiled twelve new LEGO Pokemon sets, featuring characters like Pikachu, Charizard, and Mew, with pre-orders now open for an August 1, 2026 release. These new sets incorporate 'Smart Play' technology, allowing the LEGO Pokemon creatures to interact with children's actions, encouraging imaginative play, training, and battling.
The Pokémon 30th Celebration TCG Set Drops September 16
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is releasing a special 30th Celebration TCG set worldwide on September 16th. This set will feature a new 'Futuristic Rare' rarity for Mew and Mewtwo cards, illustrated by YOSHIROTTEN, and will include reprints of iconic cards like Charizard and Pikachu & Zekrom Tag Team GX. Additionally, there will be 30 unique Pikachu cards, each with different artwork and a special stamp, though they will not be legal for tournament play.
Pokémon TCG '30th Celebration' Range Features A Base Set Returner And A Bunch Of Pikachus
The Pokémon Company has revealed details for its upcoming '30th Celebration' expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, set to launch globally on September 16, 2026. The expansion will feature new Futuristic rare cards with Mew and Mewtwo, 30 different foil Pikachu cards in every pack, and callbacks to classic cards like Base Set Charizard. The company is also exploring measures to combat scalping for this highly anticipated release.
Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y Coming to Pokémon GO
Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y are set to debut in Pokémon GO during Pokémon GO Fest 2026. Trainers can earn Mega Energy by defeating these powerful Pokémon in Super Mega Raid Battles or by completing Timed Research. Special bonuses will be available for attendees of the in-person events in Chicago, Copenhagen, and Tokyo, offering early access to Mega Evolution for Mewtwo.
Mega Mewtwo's Pokémon Go debut finally announced and Go Fest Global is free for all players
Mega Mewtwo X and Y will debut in Pokémon Go during the annual Go Fest event on July 11-12, which will be free for all players globally. This includes access to Special Research and increased shiny Pokémon spawns. Mega Mewtwo will appear in Super Mega Raids, requiring many players due to their power, and will necessitate separate Mega Energy types for X and Y, with Mega Levels tracked individually.
Pokémon GO’s First Free Global Finale Debuts Mega Evolutions For The Most Iconic Legendary Pokémon
Pokémon GO is introducing Mega Evolutions for Mewtwo X and Mewtwo Y during its free Pokémon GO Fest: Global 2026 event from July 11-12. Trainers can unlock these Mega Evolutions by battling Mega Mewtwo in Super Mega Raid Battles and will receive bonuses, including a free Mega Evolution for caught Mewtwo. The event also updates the game's Mega System for faster progression.
Mewtwo is back to catch in Pokémon Go this week
Mewtwo is returning to Pokémon Go as part of a 30th anniversary event running from March 3rd to March 9th. Players can encounter Mewtwo by progressing through the free Go Battle Pass to rank 80. The event will also feature other Kanto region Pokémon, including the Legendary Birds Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres, as well as starters, Pikachu, Magikarp, and Eevee through various in-game activities.