Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres Return in Dynamax Forms for Pokémon Go Raid Day

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.

Legendary Bird Encounters:

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

Legendary Flight Timed Research:

A special "Legendary Flight Timed Research" event will run concurrently, offering opportunities to catch Pokémon (some with increased Shiny rates) useful for battling the legendary birds. Players can also earn Candy and 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 in Pokémon GO Tour: Unova!

Pokémon GO Tour: Unova is also making a comeback! While the in-person event is location-specific, all players globally can obtain a free Tour Pass. Upgrading to the Tour Pass Deluxe unlocks enhanced rewards and faster progression.

On February 24th, 2025, at 10:00 AM (local time), the free Tour Pass will be available. Players can collect Tour Points and rank up for additional rewards until March 2nd, 6:00 PM (local time).

The Tour Pass Deluxe upgrade allows players to encounter the Mythical Pokémon Victini and receive a Lucky Trinket. This item lets you set a Lucky Friend status, enabling a trade for a Lucky Pokémon (boosted stats and reduced power-up costs). The Lucky Friend status resets after the trade.

Tour Pass Deluxe is priced at $14.99 USD, and the Tour Pass Deluxe + 10 Ranks bundle is $19.99 USD. Remember to claim all rewards before March 9th, 6:00 PM (local time), as they expire. Check out our other articles for more details on Pokémon GO Tour: Unova!