"It was like being back in 2016" Pokémon Go celebrates 10th anniversary by recreating the original trailer's Times Square Mewtwo raid
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Key Points:
- Pokémon Go celebrated its 10th anniversary with a special event in Times Square, allowing players to battle the legendary Pokémon Mewtwo, fulfilling the original game's trailer promise.
- Over 1,000 players participated in a community raid where Mewtwo Mega Evolved into Mega Mewtwo Y, a powerful form highly regarded in the Pokémon Go meta.
- Players battled Mega Mewtwo Y twice and used a Master Ball to catch it, with the second Mewtwo guaranteed to have perfect stats ("hundo").
- The event featured a nostalgic countdown of Pokémon Go's history, showcasing legendary raids and wild spawns from each year since the game's launch.
- The celebration fostered a strong sense of community and joy among players, reminiscent of the excitement during Pokémon Go's initial release in 2016.
