Pokemon Go veterans say Armored Mewtwo return “ruins” its six-year rarity

Some longtime Pokemon Go players are mourning the loss of Armored Mewtwo’s rarity after its return was announced, arguing that making it widely available again diminishes one of the game’s most prized collectibles. Armored Mewtwo has not appeared in Pokemon Go since 2020, leaving anyone who missed its previous events dependent on finding another player willing to trade one. Armored Mewtwo returns after six-year absence The Pokemon Go team announced Armored Mewtwo’s return during the 2026 Pokemon World Championships in San Francisco. It will appear in five-star raids during the Pokemon Go Fest 2026: Mega Finale on September 5 and 6, from 10 AM until 6 PM local time.