Currently, some trainers are speculating on social media about the introduction of Mega Mewtwo in Pokémon GO this summer. We at MeinMMO have taken a look at what has happened and show you the reason for these rumors.
What is it about? For some time now, trainers in Pokémon GO have been hoping for a release of the Mega Evolution of the legendary Pokémon Mewtwo. Now, new rumors are circulating on social media, with trainers hoping for a debut this summer. We show you the reason for this assumption.
Here’s why trainers are hoping for a debut of Mega Mewtwo
On February 3, 2022, Niantic announced that there will be a collaboration between Pokémon GO and the Pokémon trading card game starting this summer (via pokemongolive.com). However, many details are still not known. This gives the community on various social media platforms reason to start initial speculation.
Currently, Pokémon GO and the Pokémon Company are remaining very tight-lipped about the contents of their planned partnership. It has only been announced that the special trading cards will be expansion packs and that they will be designed in the typical style of the app. Additionally, the collaboration is slated for this summer.
Curious trainers can catch a first glimpse in the following image (via pokemongolive.com):
Here, we see a first image of the planned packaging design in Pokémon GO style. In addition to a PokéStop and Professor Willow, it features various Pokémon such as Pikachu, Larvitar, and Gyarados. However, one of these monsters stands out and gives many trainers reason for speculation: Mewtwo.
What trainers suspect
The collaboration between the trading card game and Niantic is not the first of its kind. In 2021, TCG card fans were pleased with a special card featuring Professor Willow.
However, even in Pokémon GO, the holders of this card did not go home empty-handed and received a small reward. The card was equipped with a special promo code that unlocked a special research in the game. This allowed an encounter with the mysterious Pokémon Meltan.
Therefore, trainers are also hoping for some special features in this year’s collaboration again. In particular, the return of Mewtwo and a debut of its Mega Evolution are the focus of some players. One reason for this is its prominent depiction on the packaging design preview. Mewtwo is prominently featured there.
Voices for Mega Mewtwo: Some even suspect that behind this lies its Mega Evolution Mega Mewtwo V. Comments on reddit suggesting this can be found (via reddit.com):
- kevinnc: “TCG rumors […] say that the “highlighted” Pokémon will be Mewtwo V. Launching Mega Mewtwo in June to accompany it? That would make sense.”
- CharlieHAcks: “Maybe you need to buy a pack to get an EX raid invitation”
- Summerclaw: “If the cards are scanned, maybe you’ll get a free Mewtwo”
Voices against Mega Mewtwo: However, not all trainers are convinced by this theory. Some believe that Niantic will take their time with a release of Mega Mewtwo. User bi-cycle is also convinced and writes: “They have always released the weaker Megas first. I would be shocked if Mewtwo was released before Medicham.” (via reddit.com).
Other reddit users therefore assume that, similar to last year’s trading card, there will be some bonuses or a special research.
Whether Niantic will actually bring Mega Mewtwo into the game or the legendary monster simply returns in its normal form during this time remains to be seen. If there are any new updates, you’ll find out here on MeinMMO.
What do you think of the announced collaboration between Pokémon GO and the trading card game? Will you buy one of these expansion packs? And what do you suspect as a special feature in the game? Feel free to share your thoughts here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other trainers.
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