Pokemon Go Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres Dynamax Forms Will Be Available One Week at a Time

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 a chance to catch these powerful Pokémon.

The Legendary Trio's Appearance:

The gigantic Dynamax forms of Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres will be available 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

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

Legendary Flight Timed Research:

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!

The Pokémon GO Tour: Unova global event is also underway! While the in-person event is location-specific, all players 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. The event concludes on March 2nd, 2025, at 6:00 pm (local time).

The Tour Pass Deluxe provides immediate access to the Mythical Pokémon Victini and the Lucky Trinket. The Lucky Trinket allows you to become Lucky Friends with another player, enabling a trade resulting in a Lucky Pokémon (boosted stats and reduced power-up costs). This Lucky Friend status is one-time use per trade.

Tour Pass Deluxe and Tour Pass Deluxe + 10 Ranks bundles are priced at $14.99 USD and $19.99 USD, respectively. Remember to claim all rewards before March 9th, 2025, at 6:00 pm (local time). Learn more about Pokémon GO Tour: Unova in our dedicated article!