Scalpers Selling Pokémon Go ‘s ‘Times Square Mewtwo’ For Five Figures On eBay After Invite-Only Raid
Scalpers are listing the exclusive ‘Times Square Mewtwo’ Pokémon Go character for five-figure prices on eBay following an invite-only raid event.
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The brief
Pokémon Go players are encountering secondary market listings for a rare ‘Times Square Mewtwo’ character. These high-priced offerings follow a specific invite-only raid event that has sparked controversy among the community.
Coverage from Kotaku and Resell Calendar highlights the emergence of these scalper listings. Future updates remain dependent on market activity for these rare character listings.
Coverage does not yet specify official platform responses regarding the resale of digital assets acquired through exclusive raid invitations.
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Quick answers
What is the source of the high-priced listings?
The listings originate from an invite-only Pokémon Go raid held in Times Square.
Are there other Pokémon Go events occurring?
Yes, media reports indicate summer quests are taking place in Shoreditch, London, and a partnership has been established between the game and the National Trust for its 10th anniversary.
What is the price point for the scalped characters?
According to reports, the items are being listed on eBay for five-figure sums.
Coverage (6)
- The New England Road Trip Haunted By Pokémon Go And The AR Game That Made A Summer Stranger Kotaku · 2d ago
- Pokémon GO Summer Quest in Shoreditch London Big Boss Battle · 2d ago
- National Trust partners with Pokémon GO for its 10th anniversary Dumbarton Reporter · 2d ago
- Pokemon Go's Times Square Mewtwo Controversy Explained Resell Calendar · 2d ago
- How the Pokémon Go brand has stood the test of time Yahoo · 2d ago
- Scalpers Selling Pokémon Go ‘s ‘Times Square Mewtwo’ For Five Figures On eBay After Invite-Only Raid Kotaku · 2d ago
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