Get ready, trainers! From January 20 to February 3, the skies of Pokemon GO will be graced by the awe-inspiring Dynamax forms of Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres. Dive into this thrilling event to discover which Pokemon and rewards await you!
Featuring the Iconic Trio: Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres
The legendary bird trio—Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres—will take to the skies in their gigantic Dynamax forms, available in Pokemon GO from January 20 to February 3. These majestic creatures will appear in five-star Max Battles at Power Spots, where you can challenge and capture them. Each bird will make its debut on consecutive Mondays:
- Dynamax Articuno: January 20
- Dynamax Zapdos: January 27
- Dynamax Moltres: February 3
Following their initial appearances, these legendary birds will remain available for a full week after their debut. Moreover, the "Legendary Flight Timed Research" event will give you the chance to catch various Pokemon, some with a higher chance of being Shiny, ideal for battling the legendary birds. You'll also earn Candy and Max Particles to enhance your Pokemon. Here's the schedule for this exclusive Timed Research in your local time:
- Dynamax Articuno: January 17 at 10:00 am - January 20 at 7:00 pm (Charmander, Beldum, Scorbunny)
- Dynamax Zapdos: January 24 at 10:00 am - January 27 at 7:00 pm (Drilbur, Cryogonal, Grookey)
- Dynamax Moltres: January 31 at 10:00 am - February 3 at 7:00 pm (Squirtle, Krabby, Sobble)
Victory Pokemon, Victini, Obtainable Once Again
In addition to the legendary birds, Pokemon GO has updated the details for the Pokemon GO Tour: Unova's global event. While not everyone can attend the in-person event, the Pokemon GO team has announced that players worldwide can upgrade their free Tour Pass to a Tour Pass Deluxe for enhanced rewards and accelerated progression.
On February 24, 2025, at 10:00 am, all Pokemon GO players will receive their free Tour Pass, allowing them to collect Tour Points and advance through the event until it concludes on March 2, 2025, at 6:00 pm local time.
Upgrading to the Tour Pass Deluxe not only speeds up your progression but also grants immediate access to the Mythical Pokemon Victini and a new item called the Lucky Trinket upon reaching the highest tier. The Lucky Trinket lets you set your status with a friend to Lucky Friends, enabling you to obtain a Lucky Pokemon (with boosted stats and reduced power-up costs) through trading. Note that the Lucky Friends status resets after trading, making this a one-time chance to secure a powerful Pokemon.
The Tour Pass Deluxe and Tour Pass Deluxe + 10 Ranks bundles are priced at $14.99 USD and $19.99 USD, respectively. Be sure to claim your rewards before they expire on March 9, 2025, at 6:00 pm.
For more details on Pokemon GO Tour: Unova, check out our dedicated article!
