Pokémon GO 10th Anniversary Celebrates with Special Mewtwo

Celebrate the Pokémon GO 10th anniversary with free Timed Research featuring a special Mewtwo, maxed-out stats, and Mega Mewtwo Y benefits

Pokémon GO is giving Trainers another reason to celebrate its milestone year. The Pokémon GO 10th anniversary celebration now includes free Timed Research that rewards players with a special Mewtwo featuring maxed-out stats and a Special Background.

The celebration began Wednesday, August 12, at 4:00 p.m. PDT and will continue until Sunday, September 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time. Trainers who complete the research before the deadline can encounter the special Pokémon GO Mewtwo.

Special Mewtwo Comes with Mega Evolution Benefits

The reward is particularly notable because Mewtwo obtained through the Timed Research will also have the third Mega Level unlocked for Mega Mewtwo Y. This gives Trainers an opportunity to add a powerful Mewtwo to their collection while gaining an additional Mega Evolution benefit.

The Timed Research is temporary, so players need to complete all tasks and claim their rewards before September 6. Trainers can follow the latest announcements through the official Pokémon GO website.

Anniversary Celebration Continues Worldwide

The Pokémon GO 10th anniversary celebration marks a decade of events, new Pokémon, community experiences and memorable moments for Trainers around the world. The special research gives both longtime players and newer Trainers another opportunity to take part in the milestone celebration.

For players hoping to add a notable Pokémon to their collection, the Pokémon GO Mewtwo reward stands out as one of the major highlights. Trainers should complete the research before it expires to avoid missing the encounter.

Trainers who caught a Mewtwo during the in-person Times Square event on July 9 will receive one with different stats and different rewards. Niantic also says the Times Square Background will be available again at some point in the future.

FAQs

1. When does the special Mewtwo research end?
It ends September 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time.

2. Is the anniversary Timed Research free?
Yes, the Timed Research is available to Trainers for free.

3. What makes the anniversary Mewtwo special?
It has maxed-out stats, a Special Background and the third Mega Level unlocked for Mega Mewtwo Y.

4. Can Trainers complete the research after September 6?
No. The tasks must be completed and rewards claimed before the deadline.

5. Will the Times Square Background return?
Yes. Niantic says Mewtwo with the Times Square Background will be available again at some point in the future.