Summary
- Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno are slated for Dynamax Raids from January 20 to February 3.
- An official Pokemon GO Saudi Arabia post revealed the news but was swiftly removed.
Pokemon GO has inadvertently disclosed upcoming Dynamax Raids featuring Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno, set to launch in late January. Dynamax Pokemon debuted in Pokemon GO in September 2024, and these legendary birds would mark the first Dynamax legendaries in the game.
The Kanto legendary trio—Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno—have long been cherished by Pokemon fans. Pokemon GO introduced them to raids early on, including their Shiny variants. In 2023, the Galarian bird trio joined Daily Incense spawns, though they appear less frequently than common Pokemon. Since October 2024, players have also encountered Shiny Galarian legendary birds. A now-deleted official post suggests another iteration of the Kanto Birds is coming soon.
Reddit user nintendo101 spotted a tweet from Pokemon GO Saudi Arabia’s official account, announcing Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno in Dynamax Raids from January 20 to February 3. The post’s quick deletion hints that developers may not have intended to share the news yet. If confirmed, these legendary Dynamax Raids could boost the appeal of Max Battles, which some players have avoided.
Pokemon GO Unveils Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno Dynamax Raids
The inclusion of the Dynamax Kanto trio suggests more iconic legendary Pokemon could appear in Max Raids in the coming months. Pokemon Sword and Shield featured Dynamax forms of Mewtwo, Ho-Oh, and others, so Pokemon GO may follow suit. It’s uncertain whether these legendary Max Raids will be more challenging than standard ones. In October 2024, Max Raids faced criticism for their difficulty, particularly when players struggled to gather 40 participants per battle. Whether these challenges will persist with Dynamax legendaries is unclear.
Pokemon GO has started 2025 with a flurry of event announcements. Niantic confirmed Ralts as the star of the next Community Day Classic on January 25. A Shadow Raid Day featuring Shadow Ho-Oh is set for January 19, with players able to claim up to seven free Raid Passes from Gyms. Additionally, developers announced Osaka, Jersey City, and Paris as host cities for Pokemon GO Fest 2025.
