Legendary Birds Return: Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres Get Dynamax Upgrades

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 allows players to encounter and capture these powerful Pokémon.

The Legendary Trio's Appearance:

The Dynamax forms of Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres will be available in five-star Max Raids at Power Spots. Each bird will have its own week-long appearance:

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

Timed Research and Rewards:

A special "Legendary Flight Timed Research" event runs concurrently, offering opportunities to catch Pokémon (with increased Shiny chances!), earn Candy, and collect Max Particles for powering up your legendary birds. The research schedule is as follows (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 is also underway! While the in-person event is location-specific, global players can upgrade their free Tour Pass to a Deluxe Pass for enhanced rewards and faster progression.

On February 24th, 2025, at 10:00 am (local time), all players will receive a free Tour Pass. Upgrading to the Deluxe Pass grants immediate access to the Mythical Pokémon Victini and the Lucky Trinket, enabling you to create a Lucky Friend and trade for a Lucky Pokémon with boosted stats.

Deluxe Pass options:

• Tour Pass Deluxe: $14.99 USD
• Tour Pass Deluxe + 10 Ranks: $19.99 USD

Remember to claim your rewards before March 9th, 2025, at 6:00 pm (local time). Check out our other articles for more information on Pokémon GO Tour: Unova!