Armored Mewtwo Returns to Pokémon GO for the Mega Finale
Armored Mewtwo will return to Pokémon GO for Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale, appearing in five-star raids on September 5–6 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time. Shiny Armored Mewtwo will not be available, and the event may change.
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Signal Summary
The return was announced live at the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco. Armored Mewtwo was last spotted in 2020 and will be available in five-star raids on both Mega Finale event days; the source does not specify the raid locations or whether it will appear outside the stated period.
Why It Matters
This marks Armored Mewtwo’s first reported return since 2020, giving players a limited two-day window to encounter it in five-star raids. The current announcement does not include its Shiny form, and the event details remain subject to change.
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Primary Evidence
1Armored Mewtwo Returns for the Mega Finale — Pokémon GO
“Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time Armored Mewtwo will appear in five-star raids on both Saturday and Sunday.* *Shiny Armored Mewtwo will not be available at this time. The Origin of Armored Mewtwo Mewtwo strikes back in Raid Battles...in that form!…”
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