Get ready, Pokémon GO trainers! From January 20th to February 3rd, the legendary birds Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres will be appearing in their powerful Dynamax forms. This exciting event offers incredible opportunities to catch these powerful Pokémon and earn fantastic rewards.
Dynamax Legendary Birds: A Three-Week Event
The Iconic Trio: Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres
Prepare for epic battles! Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres will appear in five-star Max Raids at Power Spots. Each legendary bird will have its own week-long spotlight:
- Dynamax Articuno: January 20th
- Dynamax Zapdos: January 27th
- Dynamax Moltres: February 3rd
Following their debut, each legendary bird will remain available for an entire week. Don't miss the "Legendary Flight Timed Research," offering chances to catch Pokémon (including Shiny Pokémon!), earn Candy, and collect Max Particles to power up your team. Here's the schedule for the Timed Research (in your 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)
Another Chance to Catch Victini!
Pokémon GO Tour: Unova is bringing exciting updates! While the in-person event might not be accessible to everyone, 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, all players will receive their free Tour Pass. Collect Tour Points and rank up to earn additional rewards until the event concludes on March 2nd, 2025, at 6:00 PM (local time).
Upgrading to the Tour Pass Deluxe unlocks the Mythical Pokémon Victini and the Lucky Trinket. The Lucky Trinket lets you set your status to Lucky Friends, enabling a trade for a Lucky Pokémon (boosted stats and reduced power-up costs). This Lucky Friend status is one-time use per trade.
Tour Pass Deluxe is available for $14.99 USD, and the Tour Pass Deluxe + 10 Ranks bundle is $19.99 USD. Remember to claim your rewards before they expire on March 9th, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
Learn more about Pokémon GO Tour: Unova in our dedicated article!
