Shadow Mewtwo is on the verge of Pokémon Go, and now we know that it will be available during Pokémon Go Fest 2020. The information comes from data miners from the Pokéminers Group who originally shared details regarding Shadow Mewtwo and continued to find out more on Pokémon Go Fest 2020. We don't have the exact information about Shadow Mewtwo, but we know enough to understand how to capture it and how it will be available.
How to Catch Shadow Mewtwo
Given the details revealed by Pokéminers, Shadow Mewtwo will be available during the Pokémon Go Fest 2020 event. Because it's tied to the Pokémon Go Fest 2020 event, those who don't have a ticket are unlikely can capture Shadow Mewtwo. You will likely need a ticket and actively participate in the event when it goes live. You can buy a ticket for the event before it happens on July 25 and 26. It costs $14,99 to attend both days.
What are Shadow Mewtwo's weaknesses?
Shadow Mewtwo will have the same weaknesses as the original. It's a Psychic-type, making it weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type moves, but it's resistant to Fighting and Psychic-type attacks. Your best bet is to use Pokémon that can take it down fairly quickly. Some great options include Chandelure, Darkrai, Gengar, a Mewtwo that knows shadow ball, Hydreigon, Tyranitar, Weavile, Absol, and Houndoom. There are several other options, such as Pinsir, Reshiram, and Mismagius.
Is Shadow Mewtwo related to Giovanni?
Yes, given the details we see in the data mine. It looks like Giovanni is directly tied to Shadow Mewtwo, and that's how you'll be able to capture him in the first place. During Pokémon Go Fest 2020, at some point, Team Rocket will attack, and you'll need to defend the event as best you can. The Pokémon Go team leaders will battle against the Team Rocket Go leaders, giving you the chance to go straight for Team Rocket boss Giovanni, where you'll battle Shadow Mewtwo. Unfortunately, we don't have any separate information on the rest of Giovanni's lineup, but we may be able to align it with the one he was using for July 2020.
Be sure to purchase a ticket to Pokémon Go Fest 2020 before you miss the chance to catch Shadow Mewtwo. It won't be the only Legendary Pokemon available, as Professor Willow continues to search for a Legendary Pokemon that we still haven't identified.
