# 'Shouldn't Be Too Hard to Figure Out Who It Is': Pokémon Go Fans React in Disgust as Players Hand-Picked to Attend Exclusive Times Square Event Sell Their Prized Mewtwo for Thousands of Dollars, Breaking the Game's Rules

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-16 18:29 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 8 · Current Velocity: 7.07

## Executive Summary
Pokémon Go's 10th anniversary celebrations are marred by controversy as exclusive Mewtwo captures are sold for thousands of dollars.

## Intelligence Brief
As Pokémon Go celebrates its 10th anniversary, a controversy has emerged regarding an exclusive event in Times Square. Players hand-picked to attend the event have reportedly sold their prized Mewtwo for thousands of dollars, an action that breaks the game's rules.


Coverage from Polygon.com and IGN emphasizes the disgust of the fan community and the high resale prices of the Pokémon. Other reporting from the BBC, Military.com, and Creative Bloq focuses on the game's longevity and its continued popularity among millions of players.


Future developments center on the identified players involved in the sales and the ongoing 10th anniversary activities, including a partnership with the National Trust and a 'Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration' event.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What is the controversy surrounding the Times Square event?
Hand-picked attendees are allegedly selling their exclusive Mewtwo for thousands of dollars, which violates game rules.

### What other events are marking the 10th anniversary?
The anniversary includes a partnership with the National Trust, a 'Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration', and celebrations in Loveland.

### How have fans reacted to the resale of the Mewtwo?
According to IGN, fans have reacted with disgust, suggesting it should not be difficult to identify the players responsible.

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## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumnock Chronicle | National Trust partners with Pokémon GO for its 10th anniversary | 2026-07-16 23:12 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxPeG4xbXFnVGY4TlRKMjQwYW1yNHFZT3JXdnZQRGNFMWEyMXhyTWZveFFLVTh6UU0xejV2enN2ejJ1RVE5bFRpMlplelItNFc3YkFSYy1RaHhvdndqX0d6VGdpSXVLOFpZWVlHRmxwejk5WGJJUjlSeU1zZXo5MGtsRXhKWTlEcG1YTjU1SHJVWGNheHFJZ2NVOUJzVjBnd1ZQdEU2UVpaZGpMc2Z0bENOazc5em1hQjhP?oc=5) |
| Yahoo News UK | National Trust partners with Pokémon GO for its 10th anniversary | 2026-07-16 23:12 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifEFVX3lxTE9qNjMzbHRzUW5Qdmx6czRWZHptMENIVVFWUG5kcFg0THRlMUFYYXFYTkU3cUgxRkJaTGNuWHl4NnotVzRrMkQ5aFJrLWtYdk85eFFYLUhyU19jeWtNUUdtT2VEZHFUX0k3bXlMdFhvc3lNc05wa1U5LWZWUlg?oc=5) |
| Yahoo News UK | National Trust partners with Pokémon GO for its 10th anniversary | 2026-07-16 23:12 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifEFVX3lxTFBvSWhQX0tPWHFpVlpxNk1mVHVadnFCOWNDdzNNM1hBekFFeHp1cmg3amU2Z1gzbjhIOWRpcVByRVhJSDB4ZzZWRHhMZjJsRG15TDE2TEJkMDFxT1FaSEN2M3pCTC0zd3F0dXVrNXZ6Q2RJR0VpbTdMV2puTmY?oc=5) |
| Loveland Reporter-Herald | Loveland celebrates 10 years of Pokémon Go | 2026-07-16 23:12 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMie0FVX3lxTFBvWVZScmVfQ2haaGNzYnA5Tk1ZWC1VUnJfMGlUZEhncFpKd1RLd0tJeGxPQmNGak04S1Z5aDUzVGk3NnVJV01taVEwbmR0UFNWODBrOGlZc3BPR2psY2kwaDhLcUxsVWZya2hhekVXNU1UQjhEV3lmd0pBWQ?oc=5) |
| Polygon.com | Pokémon Go 'Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration' event guide | 2026-07-16 23:12 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwFBVV95cUxQZWNSa3hRekJ4RmU5VTI5SFNyMkZMMERWV1NYLVU1Um5tcTRWY1dKUGxBQW93VmZ0SnliZVBaLW9oeURZNHVMcXUyZ2p4X292empMelp6RmM3TEp2eWZXdGRFaFAzcU1SSWpYemNBRXp5c2VwblJSQXN3VnhqNmU2M2ZPV0dMb2x1TExv?oc=5) |
| Creative Bloq | How the Pokémon Go brand has stood the test of time | 2026-07-16 23:12 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi8gFBVV95cUxOR2pneTRtaUxKSDZxSnRLUHNwSVgwZXdGMmEwaHc0b2NSUUd4OW9zcGttZ21mTUEwb19maFRPWTBVMXdram16YUkySVBlQzVYb2VmbU51U0RoQ0ZiMTlqUDh3VzYyMWhXekVrMjczVkxqWlJsNEJmNGh0dzFsVEtKa2xtZW1YbHk3bURBQTAxOFdPZ2VJWXpxaWJjTzRMOEdwbXRJVUxfOGZ2bFJkSEZidGstWXNCVlJwNGRtZUMteGVGTmg1SDRoTGc0STdZLXRrWnlyRjd0ZzlYcHZLZ0FvUHR6akRuODl3cTBxS2plUHhfQQ?oc=5) |
| Polygon.com | Pokémon Go Times Square Mewtwo are being resold for thousands, sparking controversy | 2026-07-16 11:55 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxQSEVSM2tWMEhTa05XYnBsRHR3ZGo4anh3eVZ6SWt6aS14ZjJtcHctdm41bVBoTHhYcEVDd3BqMTFfTHFXRWludnNCTVV4VEwxM2hrLWRPUExYb3Y5R2ExdGFzUmc2SHdoWl9zSGM0NjlSM3BHRi1ZRHVtOUpONmdybFR1a3RQeGs2THUxNU4tV3pUWkk?oc=5) |
| Military.com | Pokemon GO Prepares For The Future, And Makes Good On Its Biggest Promise | 2026-07-16 11:55 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxORWI3ZUtBOW9mTFE4M01tV0FNSF9IZHJMNVplRnNtY0dqcXlmeW9LeGVGdlEwXzFEejZsM05uU0RHS2gyV25BNXR0VXF2QmkzMlpNRnZNTkJ5SEpNUmdDWkRhQUJ0cjBrM0paM3pVcE5KWHphVHVDN3o3aGdBdE43enIzeS1mS19ZTl9qelFWUUJSX2RMUjZ2UlplUGNCQQ?oc=5) |
| BBC | 10 years of Pokémon Go and the millions still trying to catch 'em all | 2026-07-16 11:55 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiXEFVX3lxTE5YdEpoNWJjcVltcWN1U213ODNCTHE1Nm5hdk53MGxWM0M5Wk1XVklLUnVaa0NmUkxDZTlzWk9CZVVFTzMycS1DdXp1N09nV0dLaFo2aEVnZWtjbmNi?oc=5) |
| IGN | 'Shouldn't Be Too Hard to Figure Out Who It Is': Pokémon Go Fans React in Disgust as Players Hand-Picked to Attend Exclusive Times Square Event Sell Their Prized Mewtwo for Thousands of Dollars, Breaking the Game's Rules | 2026-07-16 11:55 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAJBVV95cUxPY0hDLWZnN0dpVGJKNkpPRTdUbVc1eDFaN1FoOC00eUNJWkRWbWlOT2tkVHNEemNPWG1iTS0wYjdTTDFKYVVHLUwxUFhfekc2WEREY0FJazhSUWFId0c0eE0zTTI5cF8zeFFKa0ZhbEo3STNKMVZiQThNdkFrZVJ0TTFFSUFHaTN1WUJTLXN0SWNTZlhyaHdWeTRWUDdqM19ZNWowTlhseDFGYXFoVVhwcFlHQ2JzNWVfTS1nU2NxeHZXeGZGanBDRmVLUjFNMnZ6SkRPczA2UThhVFFrbFNzZ0RUOHhOZ0pJaks3a0NoMW5kMU9JaVp5R0pXOWhrMnBkOFhnTXF3dTVUQWFvdnFtSmtma01CV3B2Y1pibGdDY0lac0cx?oc=5) |

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