Upcoming Dynamax Raids in Pokémon GO: Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno
A leaked, subsequently deleted, tweet from the official Pokémon GO Saudi Arabia Twitter account revealed an upcoming event featuring Dynamax Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno in Dynamax Raids. This exciting news, spotted by Reddit user nintendo101, suggests the Kanto legendary birds will be available from January 20th to February 3rd.
This would mark the first appearance of Dynamax legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO, following the introduction of Dynamax Pokémon in September 2024. While the Kanto birds have previously appeared in standard raids and their Shiny forms have been accessible, this Dynamax iteration offers a fresh challenge for players.
The leak's swift removal suggests a premature announcement, but the information, if accurate, could significantly boost the popularity of Dynamax Raids. These raids have faced criticism for their difficulty, particularly the requirement of 40 players for successful completion. Whether this challenge will persist with the legendary Dynamax Raids remains to be seen.
The potential inclusion of these iconic legendary Pokémon in Dynamax form hints at the possibility of other legendary Pokémon receiving similar treatment in future events. The success of Dynamax Mewtwo, Ho-Oh, and others in Pokémon Sword and Shield suggests this is a viable path for Pokémon GO.
This news follows a busy start to 2025 for Pokémon GO, with several events already announced. These include a Community Day Classic featuring Ralts on January 25th, a Shadow Raid Day with Shadow Ho-Oh on January 19th (offering up to seven free Raid Passes), and the reveal of the host cities for Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Osaka, Jersey City, and Paris.
