Pokémon GO is celebrating its tenth anniversary in style. After its own Direct, a free GO Fest, and parties in 26 cities, the company has launched a free Timed Research that rewards a Mewtwo with perfect stats. This reward comes to address the criticism surrounding the exclusivity of a previous event.
The research is now available to all players, and you only need to complete two very simple tasks: catch ten Pokémon and power up another ten. But you'll have to hurry because the deadline is September 6th at 23:59 PM local time. Those who succeed will receive a Super Mewtwo with an exclusive anniversary background, a Master Ball, 500 Mega Energy, and Mega Level 3 unlocked for Mega Mewtwo Y.
A gift for the whole community
The Timed Research can be claimed from the early morning of August 13th in Spain, although it began on the 12th in other regions. The tasks are very easy , so there's no excuse related to time or level. Simply catch ten Pokémon and power up another ten to encounter the legendary Pokémon of Kanto.
The Mewtwo you get has all three of its stats maxed out, what the community calls a "hundo." Obtaining one like this through normal means is pure luck , and here it's practically free. It also includes a Master Ball, 500 Mewtwo Mega Energy, and Mega Level 3 unlocked for Mega Mewtwo Y, making it especially useful in battles.
The Times Square controversy
On July 9th, Niantic held an in-person event in Times Square, New York, exclusively for influencers and select attendees. There, they gave away a Mewtwo with a special background that wasn't available to other players, which drew criticism from the community. Now, with this temporary investigation, the company aims to rectify that error.
Players who have already caught a Mewtwo in Times Square will receive different rewards: instead of the Master Ball, they'll get 30 Mewtwo candies, and their Mewtwo will have different stats and a different background. This background will be available again in the future , as confirmed on the game's website, so no one will miss out forever.
How to complete the investigation
To complete tasks without feeling overwhelmed, it's best to take advantage of your daily routine. Activate an Incense during your walk to catch Pokémon and make an excellent throw in Pokémon GO at the same time. If you need to power up, spend Stardust on common creatures. And for raids, use Remote Raid Passes or join a Quick Raid Group.
Don't leave sending gifts or spinning PokéStops until the last minute. A good walk around your neighborhood will allow you to have everything you need just in time. Remember that the research expires if you don't complete it before September 6 at 23:59 p.m. local time.
In short, Pokémon GO has found a clever way to celebrate its tenth anniversary: turning something exclusive into a gift for the entire community . The Times Square exclusivity will still have its value, but now no one will have to settle for admiring that Mewtwo from afar. So, log in, complete the tasks, and catch this legendary Pokémon before the deadline expires.
