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 battle and capture these powerful Pokémon.
Legendary Bird Encounters:
These gigantic 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
Timed Research and Rewards:
A special "Legendary Flight Timed Research" event will run concurrently, offering opportunities to catch Pokémon (some with increased Shiny rates!), earn Candy, and collect Max Particles. The research events are scheduled 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 making headlines! 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 rewards until March 2nd, 6:00 pm (local time). The Deluxe Pass unlocks Mythical Pokémon Victini and a Lucky Trinket, enabling you to create a Lucky Friend and trade for a Lucky Pokémon (boosted stats and lower power-up costs).
Deluxe Pass options are priced at $14.99 USD (standard) and $19.99 USD (with 10 additional ranks). Remember to claim your rewards before March 9th, 2025, at 6:00 pm (local time). Learn more about Pokémon GO Tour: Unova in our dedicated article!
