Pokémon Go added a special Mewtwo with a unique background and 100% stats as part of its 10th anniversary celebration Mewtwo reward, and the same update also gives players a rare Master Ball. The surprise drop landed just hours before publication, giving every player a new login reward to claim through September 6.
Tom Phillips said the developer described the freebies as a belated addition to the anniversary celebration and quoted it as saying, “We're excited to mark this milestone by sharing this special reward with Trainers everywhere,” and “Let's celebrate the journey we've taken together over the past 10 years!” The Master Ball had last been available through a premium purchase priced at $7.99.
New York event players
Fans and influencers who attended last month's in-person New York event can also claim the rewards, but they are not guaranteed a Mewtwo with 100% stats. That matters because the New York event had already given attendees a perfect stat creature, while the new reward makes the same outcome available far more broadly.
Times Square reward timing
The reward is being read by many players as a response to backlash over the New York event, which was invite-only and in Times Square. The article also says the exclusive Times Square background offered there will be repeated at some time in the future, giving those attendees another chance at the same visual backdrop even after the surprise gift has gone out to everyone.
September 6 deadline
For players who want the new prize, the next step is simple: log in before September 6 and claim the offer while it is live. Those who missed the New York event do not need an invite to get this version of Mewtwo, but the special 100% stats roll is now being distributed as a broader anniversary reward rather than a one-time event exclusive.
