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

Get ready, Pokémon GO trainers! From January 20th to February 3rd, the legendary birds Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres will appear in their powerful Dynamax forms. This exciting event offers fantastic opportunities to catch these powerful Pokémon and earn valuable rewards.

Dynamax Legendary Pokémon: A Three-Week Event

The Iconic Trio: Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres

Prepare for epic battles! Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres, in their massive Dynamax forms, 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, some with increased Shiny rates—perfect for bolstering your team before facing the legendary birds. You'll also earn Candy and Max Particles to power up your catches! 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!

Exciting news for Pokémon GO Tour: Unova! While not everyone can attend the in-person event, 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 grants immediate access to the Mythical Pokémon Victini and the new Lucky Trinket upon reaching the highest tier. The Lucky Trinket lets you set your friendship status with a friend to "Lucky Friends," enabling a trade for a Lucky Pokémon (boosted stats and lower power-up costs). The Lucky Friends status resets after the 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!