Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres Get All Three Dynamax Forms

Get Ready for Dynamax Legendary Birds in Pokémon GO!

From January 20th to February 3rd, the legendary birds Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres will appear in their Dynamax forms in Pokémon GO! This exciting event offers players the chance to encounter and capture these powerful Pokémon.

The Legendary Trio's Appearance:

The Dynamax legendary birds will appear in five-star Max Raids at Power Spots. Each bird will have a specific appearance week:

• Dynamax Articuno: January 20th
• Dynamax Zapdos: January 27th
• Dynamax Moltres: February 3rd

Each bird will remain available for a full week following its initial debut.

Legendary Flight Timed Research:

A special "Legendary Flight Timed Research" event will run concurrently, providing opportunities to catch Pokémon, including Shiny Pokémon, perfect for battling the legendary birds. You'll also earn Candy and Max Particles to power up your catches. The research event schedule (in local time):

• Dynamax Articuno: January 17th, 10:00 am – January 20th, 7:00 pm (featuring Charmander, Beldum, and Scorbunny)
• Dynamax Zapdos: January 24th, 10:00 am – January 27th, 7:00 pm (featuring Drilbur, Cryogonal, and Grookey)
• Dynamax Moltres: January 31st, 10:00 am – February 3rd, 7:00 pm (featuring Squirtle, Krabby, and Sobble)

Victini Returns in Pokémon GO Tour: Unova!

Pokémon GO Tour: Unova's global event offers another exciting opportunity. While the in-person event is location-specific, players worldwide can upgrade their free Tour Pass to a Deluxe Pass for enhanced rewards and faster progression.

A free Tour Pass will be available on February 24th, 2025, at 10:00 am (local time), allowing players to earn Tour Points and rank up for additional rewards until March 2nd, 6:00 pm (local time).

Upgrading to the Deluxe Pass unlocks Mythical Pokémon Victini and the Lucky Trinket. The Lucky Trinket allows you to set a Lucky Friend status for one trade, resulting in a Lucky Pokémon with boosted stats and reduced power-up costs. Remember, this status is one-time use per friend.

Deluxe Pass bundles are available for purchase. Claim all rewards before March 9th, 2025, at 6:00 pm (local time). Learn more about Pokémon GO Tour: Unova in our other article!