Legendary Dynamax Raids Leaked in Pokemon GO

Summary

• Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno may be appearing in Dynamax Raids from January 20 to February 3.
• The news was posted to the official Saudi Arabia Pokemon GO Twitter page but was quickly deleted.

Pokemon GO has inadvertently revealed an exciting addition to its gameplay with Dynamax Raids featuring Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno set to debut in late January. Dynamax Pokemon made their first appearance in Pokemon GO in September 2024, but the upcoming event marks the introduction of the first Dynamax legendaries to the game.

The three Kanto legendary birds have long been cherished by the Pokemon community. Initially introduced in the early years of Pokemon GO, Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno were available in raids, complete with their Shiny variants. In 2023, the game expanded to include the Galarian bird trio in Daily Incense spawns, albeit at a lower rate compared to common Pokemon. As of October 2024, players have also had the chance to encounter Shiny versions of these Galarian legendary birds. Now, it appears Pokemon GO is set to introduce yet another version of the Kanto Birds, as hinted by a now-deleted post from the official Pokemon GO Saudi Arabia Twitter account.

As reported by Reddit user nintendo101, the tweet disclosed that Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno would be featured in Dynamax Raids from January 20 to February 3. Despite the swift removal of the post, it suggests that the developers may have been preparing to officially announce this news. If confirmed, the introduction of Dynamax legendary birds could boost the appeal of Max Battles, which some Pokemon GO players have been less enthusiastic about.

Pokemon GO Accidentally Reveals Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno Dynamax Raids

The inclusion of the Dynamax bird trio hints at the possibility of other iconic legendary Pokemon joining Max Raids in the coming months. Pokemon Sword and Shield featured Dynamax forms of Mewtwo, Ho-Oh, and others, setting a precedent for similar transformations in Pokemon GO. However, it remains uncertain whether these legendary Max Raids will present greater challenges than the existing ones. Previously, in October, Pokemon GO faced criticism over the difficulty of Max Raids, particularly when coordinating large groups of players. It remains to be seen if these challenges will persist with the introduction of Dynamax legendaries.

As Pokemon GO ushers in 2025, the game is buzzing with a series of event announcements. Niantic has confirmed that Ralts will be the star of the next Community Day Classic on January 25. Additionally, a new Shadow Raid Day is scheduled for January 19, spotlighting Shadow Ho-Oh, with players able to collect up to seven free Raid Passes from Gyms during the event. The locations for Pokemon GO Fest 2025 have also been revealed, with events planned in Osaka, Jersey City, and Paris.