Scalpers Selling 'Times Square Mewtwo' For $10,000 On eBay - Kotaku

What the report says

Kotaku reported that a special Pokémon Go Mewtwo distributed during a New York City anniversary event has appeared on eBay with asking prices reaching $10,000. The reward, dubbed by players as the “Times Square Mewtwo,” was tied to a promotional raid held earlier in July for the mobile game’s 10th anniversary.

According to the report, Scopely used community ambassadors in New York to invite about 2,000 players to an exclusive gathering, with the precise location disclosed on the evening of the event. Attendees met in Times Square for a Mewtwo raid that referenced Pokémon Go’s original announcement trailer. Players who completed the raid could catch a Mewtwo with an exclusive Times Square background and rare perfect “Hundo” stats.

The limited access and powerful reward drew criticism from some fans, particularly those outside New York, who viewed it as at odds with Pokémon Go’s global, location-based community model. Kotaku noted that in-person events have not typically produced such a strong exclusive creature, increasing frustration around who was able to participate.

The article said eBay listings for the Mewtwo were commonly appearing around $5,000, with some sellers asking twice that amount. Kotaku also reported that selling Pokémon Go accounts or in-game creatures can violate the game’s terms of service. One reseller identified in the article, Brendan “LegoMasterBuild” Blyth, removed his listing and apologized publicly, while saying he had attended the event in person and enjoyed the experience. The episode reflects the broader resale market around Pokémon collectibles and digital scarcity.