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 a chance to catch these powerful Pokémon.
The Legendary Trio's Schedule:
These colossal Pokémon will appear 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
Each legendary bird will remain available for a full week following its initial debut.
Exclusive Timed Research:
A special "Legendary Flight Timed Research" event runs concurrently, offering opportunities to catch Pokémon (including Shiny possibilities!), earn Candy, and collect Max Particles. 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 with Pokémon GO Tour: Unova!
The Pokémon GO Tour: Unova global event is also underway! 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 to all players on February 24th, 2025, at 10:00 am (local time), allowing participation in the event until March 2nd, 6:00 pm (local time).
Upgrading to the Deluxe Pass unlocks the Mythical Pokémon Victini and the Lucky Trinket. The Lucky Trinket lets you become Lucky Friends with another player for a single trade with boosted stats and reduced power-up costs.
Deluxe Pass options:
- Tour Pass Deluxe: $14.99 USD
- Tour Pass Deluxe + 10 Ranks: $19.99 USD
Remember to claim all rewards before March 9th, 2025, at 6:00 pm (local time)! Learn more about the Pokémon GO Tour: Unova event in our other article!
