For the free 10th Anniversary event on 11-12 July, Mega Mewtwo X and Y will use separate energy, while raid-caught Mewtwo will have at least one Mega Level unlocked.
Mega Mewtwo X also gets the new fast move Counter, and players fear older Mewtwo may not gain it through Elite TMs, making fresh raid catches more valuable.
Niantic says the pair will need more Mega Energy than other Pokemon, while tougher Super Mega Raids may require large groups, raising concerns about accessibility, local turnout and added monetisation.
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