Press Release

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

New Battle Pass and Limited-Time Battle Type Available Now

Bellevue, Wash. – July 21, 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-favorite 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 underway.

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-favorite 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 8:00 p.m. EST/5:00 p.m. PST to Tuesday, 1 August, at 7:59 p.m. EST/4:59 p.m. PST
  • Second event: Friday, 4 August, at 8:00 p.m. EST/5:00 p.m. PST to Monday, 7 August, at 7:59 p.m. EST/4:59 p.m. PST
  • Third event: Friday, 11 August, at 8:00 p.m. EST/5:00 p.m. PST to Monday, 14 August, at 7:59 p.m. EST/4:59 p.m. PST
  • Fourth event: Friday, 18 August, at 8:00 p.m. EST/5:00 p.m. PST to Monday, 21 August, at 7:59 p.m. EST/4:59 p.m. PST

Battle Pass 17, Captain Style: Zacian Begins

Battle Pass 17 is also now available. Players can get the adorable Marine 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 8:00 p.m. EST/5:00 p.m. PST to Monday, 11 September, at 7:59 p.m. EST/4:59 p.m. PST

Additional Events

  • A new ranked match season is also underway. Season period: Thursday, 20 July, at 12:00 a.m. EST/9:00 p.m. PST to Monday, 11 September, at 7:59 p.m. EST/4:59 p.m. PST
  • 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 3:00 a.m. EST/12:00 a.m. PST to Friday, 11 August at 7:59 p.m. EST/4:59 p.m. PST


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

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