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Pokémon GO announces Armored Mewtwo return and hits App Store top spot
Pokémon GO has announced that Armored Mewtwo will return to the game later this year during a scheduled Raid Day. The announcement was made via the game’s official X account, following a recent appearance of the character during the ‘Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale’ event.
This news coincides with Pokémon GO reaching the top spot in the App Store Japan games category as of September 7. The surge in popularity follows the recent inclusion of Armored Mewtwo in legendary raid battles. Meanwhile, NetEase Games’ Knives Out also saw a significant rise in rankings, climbing 35 spots to reach fourth place, driven by its collaboration with the Re:Zero franchise.
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App Store · NetEase Games · Niantic · Pokémon GO · Sensor Tower
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pokémon GO reached the number one position in the App Store Japan games category on September 7. gamebiz.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] Armored Mewtwo will return to Pokémon GO later this year during a Raid Day. rensai.jp · getnews.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The game Knives Out rose 35 ranks to number four in the App Store Japan games category. gamebiz.jp