Niantic faces backlash again with a Shiny Mew event in Pokémon Go starting July 6. Players have to pay $5 for a chance to catch Shiny Mew. But, many got upset when they saw the first step. They have to do a lot of hard tasks split into three parts. The first task is to get the Platinum Kanto Medal, which means catching all 151 Pokémon from the Kanto region. This is tough for new players and others because some Pokémon can only be found in certain places.
Facing the Challenge
Getting the Platinum Kanto Medal is a massive hurdle. Catching all 151 Kanto Pokémon is hard, especially with region-specific ones. Pokémon like Kangaskhan in Australia, Farfetch’d in Eastern Asia, Mr. Mime in Europe, and Tauros in North America are hard to find. Sometimes, these rare Pokémon show up in Egg spawns and Mega Raids worldwide, but they’re still rare. Kangaskhan, only found in Australia, is the hardest to get.
Players’ Reaction
One user said, “No way I just paid $5 only to get blocked by Kangaskhan,” in a Reddit post. This shows players’ frustration over the difficult tasks they paid for. Other players shared their disappointment on social media too. They didn’t expect such hard tasks after paying $5.
Event Mystery
It’s not clear if Niantic planned for these challenges by choosing region-locked Kanto species. Since Mew is from that region, it could make sense. But the decision still puzzles many.
In summary, the Shiny Mew event in Pokémon Go has left players upset due to hard-to-complete tasks. The requirement to catch all 151 Kanto Pokémon, including region-locked species, has made the first task nearly impossible for many. Despite occasional chances to catch these rare Pokémon globally, the challenge remains tough. Players feel disappointed about the high difficulty level, especially after paying. The reasoning behind Niantic’s choice of these specific challenges remains unclear, adding to the event’s controversy.