Creator Drama
Pokémon Go Mewtwo Seller Exposed
Ongoing
Cover: GenZHype original graphic. All clips and posts below are embedded from their original sources.
By the numbers: this timeline documents 5 events from Jul 14, 2026 to Jul 16, 2026, drawn from 2 sources.
“I’m really sorry about the whole YouTube, eBay listing thing,”
via dexerto.com
Background
Pokémon Go celebrated its 10th anniversary by inviting nearly 2,000 players to Times Square, where they recreated the massive Mewtwo raid featured in the game’s original reveal trailer.
Attendees received an exclusive Mewtwo featuring a Times Square background and guaranteed perfect IVs, sparking backlash from players who felt creators and selected community members had been favored over the wider player base.
The timeline
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Times Square Mewtwo Listed on eBay
A standard Times Square Mewtwo was reportedly marked as sold for $5,000 or best offer on eBay.[1155]
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Shiny Times Square Mewtwo Listed on eBay
A Shiny version of the Times Square Mewtwo was reportedly listed as sold for $4,000 on eBay.[1155]
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RaspberryWeiner Shares Mewtwo Listing
Pokémon Go content creator RaspberryWeiner reportedly shared a Times Square Mewtwo listing that had reached $10,100 after 45 bids on Twitter.[1156]
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LegoMasterBuild Exposed as Seller
RaspberryWeiner allegedly tricked one of the sellers, LegoMasterBuild, into sending him their Pokémon Go friend code, reportedly exposing them as the seller.[1155]
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LegoMasterBuild Apologizes for Listing
LegoMasterBuild removed the listing and posted a four-minute apology, claiming he did not realize selling Pokémon online violated the rules.[1155]
Frequently asked
What is the controversy surrounding the Pokémon Go Mewtwo sale?
The controversy surrounds the sale of exclusive Mewtwo given to attendees of a 10th-anniversary event in Times Square, with listings reaching up to $10,000 on eBay, sparking backlash among players who felt creators and selected community members had been favored over the wider player base.
Who exposed the seller of the high-value Mewtwo?
RaspberryWeiner, a Pokémon Go content creator, exposed the seller, LegoMasterBuild, by tricking them into sending him their Pokémon Go friend code.
What was the response of the exposed seller, LegoMasterBuild?
LegoMasterBuild apologized for listing the Mewtwo, claiming he did not realize selling Pokémon online violated the rules, and removed the listing.
Related drama
Sources
- dexerto.com, Pokemon Go’s controversial Times Square Mewtwo is selling for thousands of dollars on eBay, with one attendee apologizing after being exposed for listing the exclusive reward. Pokemon Go celebrated it, Jul 17, 2026.
- Twitter (original post), Original twitter post by Mike: Update: Found the Times Square Mewtwo going for $10,000 with active bidding 😂 holy fuck #PokémonGO https://t.co/ir1I491VHv pic.twitter.com/anKL25nWGO— Mike (@RaspberryWe, Jul 17, 2026.
Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 5 dated events from 2 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “Pokémon Go Mewtwo Seller Exposed.”
GenZHype, 5 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/pok-mon-go-mewtwo-seller-exposed/.