Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres Dynamax Forms Coming Soon

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 a chance 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 a dedicated week:

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

Following their initial appearance, each legendary bird will remain available for a full week.

Legendary Flight Timed Research:

To aid in your legendary bird captures, a "Legendary Flight Timed Research" event will run concurrently. This research offers 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 periods (in local time) are:

• 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 making a comeback! While the in-person event is limited, players worldwide can upgrade their free Tour Pass to a Tour Pass Deluxe for enhanced rewards and faster progression.

On February 24th, 2025, at 10:00 am (local time), all players receive a free Tour Pass. Upgrading to the Deluxe Pass unlocks Mythical Pokémon Victini and the Lucky Trinket. The Lucky Trinket allows you to become Lucky Friends with another player, enabling a trade for a Lucky Pokémon (boosted stats and reduced power-up costs).

Tour Pass Deluxe and Deluxe + 10 Ranks bundles are priced at $14.99 USD and $19.99 USD, respectively. Remember to claim your rewards before March 9th, 2025, at 6:00 pm (local time). Check out our other articles for more details on Pokémon GO Tour: Unova!