Summary
- Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno are set to appear in Dynamax Raids from January 20 to February 3.
- The announcement was briefly posted on the official Saudi Arabia Pokemon GO Twitter page before being deleted.
Pokemon GO enthusiasts were recently given a sneak peek into an exciting new feature: Dynamax Raids featuring the iconic Kanto legendary birds—Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno—scheduled for late January. This revelation came from a now-deleted tweet by the official Pokemon GO Saudi Arabia account, hinting at an upcoming event that could rejuvenate interest in Max Battles.
Dynamax Pokemon made their debut in Pokemon GO back in September 2024, but the introduction of these legendary birds as Dynamax forms would mark a significant milestone. The Kanto legendary birds have long been beloved by the Pokemon community, initially making their way into Pokemon GO raids during the game's early days, complete with their Shiny variants. In 2023, the game introduced the Galarian versions of these birds through Daily Incense spawns, with Shiny encounters available since October 2024. Now, it appears that Pokemon GO is preparing to add yet another variant of these legendary birds to the mix.
The leak, spotted by Reddit user nintendo101, suggested that Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno would be available in Dynamax Raids from January 20 to February 3. Although the tweet was quickly removed, it has sparked speculation that the developers may have accidentally revealed plans they intended to keep under wraps for a bit longer. If this leak holds true, the addition of Dynamax legendary birds could significantly boost the appeal of Max Battles, especially considering some players have been steering clear of them.
Pokemon GO Accidentally Reveals Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno Dynamax Raids
The inclusion of the Dynamax bird trio could pave the way for other legendary Pokemon to enter Max Raids in the coming months. In Pokemon Sword and Shield, legendary Pokemon like Mewtwo and Ho-Oh also had Dynamax forms, setting a precedent that Pokemon GO might follow. However, it remains to be seen if these legendary Max Raids will pose a greater challenge than the existing raids. Earlier in October, Pokemon GO faced criticism over the difficulty of Max Raids, particularly when it was tough to assemble large groups of players. Whether these challenges will resurface with the introduction of Dynamax legendaries is yet to be determined.
As Pokemon GO kicks off 2025, Niantic has been rolling out a series of event announcements. The next Community Day Classic will focus on Ralts on January 25. Additionally, a Shadow Raid Day featuring Shadow Ho-Oh is scheduled for January 19, where players can earn up to seven free Raid Passes from Gyms. The locations for Pokemon GO Fest 2025 have also been revealed: Osaka, Jersey City, and Paris.
