Pokémon Go has rolled out a massive reward for its 10th anniversary, centering on an iconic monster that has dominated recent raids and make-up days. The timed research grants trainers a guaranteed perfect hundo Mewtwo, complete with a moon background and a chance to encounter its shiny variant.
The straightforward nature of the tasks means that returning players and newcomers alike can complete them without difficulty. Trainers simply need to catch a few Pokémon and power up a Pokémon of their choice to trigger and claim the reward.
Contrasting Events and Player Response
This global distribution arrives alongside player discussions regarding earlier live gatherings. Attendees at the New York City event received Mewtwo encounters with random stats and no Master Ball, while also missing out on the moon background tied to the global celebration.
The accessibility of the tasks has prompted some players to create new accounts in an attempt to reroll for a shiny Mewtwo with the moon background. While creating secondary accounts violates the Terms of Service, enforcement remains difficult for Niantic due to shared devices and family usage.
Collecting Special Mewtwo Variants
For dedicated collectors, the addition of the moon background Mewtwo offers another piece to pair with location-based variants from events like Go Fest Global, Copenhagen, or local outings. Players can utilize items like Bottle Caps to adjust stats on special-background Mewtwo catches collected across different memorable gameplay moments.