Scalpers Selling 'Times Square Mewtwo' For $10,000 On eBay
Scalpers are selling rare 'Times Square Mewtwo' Pokémon Go characters for up to $10,000 on eBay following an exclusive promotional event in New York. The event, which rewarded attendees with perfect-stat Pokémon, has sparked controversy among the global player base who feel the rewards undermine the game's spirit.
Why it matters
It highlights the growing trend of digital asset commodification and the ethical challenges of exclusive in-game rewards in mobile gaming.
New York, New York, the city so nice they named it twice. Mewtwo, the Pokémon so mean they named it “two.” Earlier this month they collided as part of a promotional event for Pokémon Go ’s 10th anniversary, with invited players gathering in Times Square. Those attendees were rewarded with a rare Mewtwo. In the weeks since, predictably, this “Times Square Mewtwo” has begun popping up in eBay listings, with some asking prices as high as $10,000 .
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