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'Shouldn't Be Too Hard to Figure Out Who It Is': Pokémon Go Fans React in Disgust as Players Hand-Picked to Attend Exclusive Times Square Event Sell Their Prized Mewtwo for Thousands of Dollars, Breaking the Game's Rules

Controversy erupts as selected attendees of an exclusive Pokémon Go Times Square event allegedly sell prized Mewtwo for thousands of dollars.

By · Published July 20, 2026 at 08:21 UTC · Updated July 20, 2026 at 19:26 UTC

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  3. Peak measured velocity The recorded velocity reached 8.
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  5. Outcome review added Archynetys revisited the signal after coverage cooled.

Source diversity sample: Herts Advertiser · Cumnock Chronicle · Yahoo News UK · Loveland Reporter-Herald · Polygon.com · Creative Bloq · Military.com · BBC.

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📍 The outcome

Controversy sparked after players hand-picked for an exclusive Times Square event sold their prized Mewtwo for thousands of dollars. This action was viewed by fans as a breach of the game's rules.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.

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What happened

Pokémon Go is celebrating its 10th anniversary with various activations, including a 'Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration' and a partnership with the National Trust. However, a high-profile event in Times Square has led to backlash after players hand-picked to attend reportedly sold their Mewtwo for thousands of dollars, an act that breaks game rules.

Coverage from IGN and Polygon emphasizes the disgust of the fan community regarding these transactions. Other outlets, including the BBC, Yahoo News UK, and Military.com, are focusing on the game's decade of longevity and its future outlook.

Future developments depend on whether the developers identify the individuals involved in the unauthorized sales, as fans suggest it should not be difficult to figure out who they are.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 42d ago.

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Questions people are asking

What caused the controversy at the Times Square event?

Hand-picked attendees reportedly sold their prized Mewtwo for thousands of dollars, violating the game's rules.

How is Pokémon Go marking its 10th anniversary?

The milestone includes a partnership with the National Trust, celebrations in Loveland, and a 'Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration' event.

Which outlets reported on the Mewtwo reselling?

IGN and Polygon.com reported on the resale of the Pokémon and the resulting fan reaction.

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