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 battle and catch these powerful Pokémon.
The Legendary Trio's Appearance:
The Dynamax legendary birds will be available in five-star Max Raids at Power Spots. Each bird will have a specific week-long appearance:
- Dynamax Articuno: January 20th
- Dynamax Zapdos: January 27th
- Dynamax Moltres: February 3rd
Following their initial debut, each 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 will be available in your local time as follows:
- 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's global event offers another exciting opportunity. While the in-person event is location-specific, all players globally can upgrade their free Tour Pass to a Deluxe Pass for enhanced rewards and faster progression.
A free Tour Pass will be available on February 24th, 2025, at 10:00 am, allowing you to earn Tour Points and rank up for additional rewards until March 2nd, 6:00 pm (local time).
The Deluxe Pass unlocks the Mythical Pokémon Victini and the Lucky Trinket. The Lucky Trinket lets you designate a friend as a Lucky Friend, enabling a trade for a Lucky Pokémon (boosted stats and reduced power-up costs). This Lucky Friend status is one-time use per trade.
Deluxe Pass options:
- Tour Pass Deluxe: $14.99 USD
- Tour Pass Deluxe + 10 Ranks: $19.99 USD
Remember to claim your Deluxe Pass rewards before March 9th, 2025, at 6:00 pm. Don't miss out on this incredible event!
