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Mewtwo Enters the Arena of Pokémon UNITE to Celebrate 2nd Anniversary

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New Battle Pass and Limited-Time Battle Type Available Now

London, United Kingdom – 21 July 2023 – Today, the Pokémon Company International announced exciting updates coming to Pokémon UNITE to celebrate its 2nd Anniversary. Since its launch in 2021, Pokémon UNITE has amassed over 100 million downloads worldwide, and 56 playable Pokémon have joined the fray. To celebrate two years of exhilarating Pokémon UNITE battles, a brand-new type of battle and a fan-favourite returning Pokémon are available now!

Mewtwo Joins the Fray! Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo X
The Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo is now available in Pokémon UNITE. Mewtwo can Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo X during battle and can use its attacks in quick succession to attack relentlessly.
Players can get a Unite license for Mega Mewtwo X at no cost in the Mewtwo’s Crystal Cave Challenge event that is currently under way.

Additionally, the Unite license for Mega Mewtwo Y is scheduled to become available in mid-August, giving Trainers additional ways to play as this fan-favourite Pokémon.

A New Type of Battle: Panic Parade
Different from the standard 5-on-5 battle format, Panic Parade has players work together to protect Tinkaton from an onslaught of attacks from panicking Pokémon. Some defeated Pokémon can even be called back for a burst of help in battle!
Event periods:

  • First event: Friday, 21 July, at 1:00 a.m. BST to Tuesday, 1 August, at 12:59 a.m. BST
  • Second event: Friday, 4 August, at 1:00 a.m. BST to Monday, 7 August, at 12:59 a.m. BST
  • Third event: Friday, 11 August, at 1:00 a.m. BST to Monday, 14 August, at 12:59 a.m. BST​
  • Fourth event: Friday, 18 August, at 1:00 a.m. BST to Monday, 21 August, at 12:59 a.m. BST

Battle Pass 17, Captain Style: Zacian Begins
Battle Pass 17 is also now available. Players can get the adorable Captain Style: Greedent and the chivalrous Captain Style: Zacian Holowear—as well as Captain Set Trainer fashion items—from this season’s premium pass.

Event period: Friday, 21 July, at 1:00 a.m. BST to Monday, 11 September, at 12:59 a.m. BST​

Additional Events

  • Purchases made on Pokémon Center UK starting 21 July will include an Armor Style: Charizard 1-day Holowear rental code, available whilst stocks last.*
  • A new ranked match season is also under way. Season period: Thursday, 20 July, at 5:00 a.m. BST to Monday, 11 September, at 12:59 a.m. BST
  • WCS Prediction Event: Players can predict the top-ranked teams for the Pokémon World Championships 2023 and win fantastic rewards. This is a great opportunity to obtain popular Trainer fashion items. Available Friday, 28 July, at 8:00 a.m. BST to Friday, 11 August at 12:59 am. BST

To learn more about Pokémon UNITE, please visit Pokemon.co.uk/Unite

* Excludes preorders. UK purchases only. 18+. First 14,500 customers only. Code redemption instructions printed on the card.

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About Pokémon

The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, please visit www.pokemon.co.uk.

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