Pokémon 30th Anniversary in Pokémon GO: The Free Mewtwo GO Pass (2026)
By Matt · Published · Updated To celebrate Pokémon's 30th anniversary, a GO Pass ran from 3 to 9 March 2026 that gave every trainer a free Mewtwo encounter, and it could be shiny. The Deluxe version added Mewtwo Candy, encounters with the legendary Kanto birds and more. Five-star raids featured a wide range of Pokémon, including Ultra Beasts in certain regions.
Pokémon GO celebrated Pokémon’s 30th anniversary by giving everyone a chance to catch Mewtwo for free.
The Mewtwo GO Pass
- Dates: 3 to 9 March 2026.
- Free tier: a Mewtwo encounter for every trainer, and yes, it could be shiny.
- Deluxe tier: added Mewtwo Candy, encounters with the legendary Kanto birds and more.
Raids
Five-star raids featured a wide range of Pokémon, including the Ultra Beasts in certain regions, which we hadn’t seen for a long time. For which Ultra Beasts were worth raiding, see my Ultra Beast rankings.
My Mewtwo
I got a shiny from the pass, which was a great surprise. It became trade bait, so if you see me at an event, come and say hello.
Matt's takeA free Mewtwo for everyone to celebrate 30 years is huge. I was surprised it wasn't announced during the Pokémon Presents, but I expected everyone to be happy about this one.
Want to Mega Evolve your Mewtwo? See my Mega Mewtwo X or Y guide.
FAQ
Was Mewtwo free for Pokémon's 30th anniversary?
Yes. A GO Pass from 3 to 9 March 2026 gave every trainer a Mewtwo encounter, and it could be shiny.
What did the Deluxe 30th anniversary GO Pass add?
Mewtwo Candy, encounters with the legendary Kanto birds and more.
What was in raids for the 30th anniversary?
Five-star raids had a wide range of Pokémon, including the Ultra Beasts in certain regions.
Get Matt's full take
The extended write-up on Patreon has Matt’s commentary, what to prioritise and Matt’s own plan.