Upcoming Dynamax Raids in Pokémon GO: Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno
A leaked tweet from the official Pokémon GO Saudi Arabia Twitter account, subsequently deleted, revealed the imminent arrival of Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno in Dynamax Raids. The event is reportedly scheduled from January 20th to February 3rd. This would mark the first appearance of legendary Dynamax Pokémon in the game, following the introduction of Dynamax Pokémon in September 2024.
The Kanto legendary birds remain incredibly popular within the Pokémon community. While they've previously featured in standard raids (including their Shiny forms), and their Galarian counterparts appeared in Daily Incense (with Shiny variants since October 2024), their Dynamax forms represent a significant new addition. The hasty deletion of the announcement suggests a premature reveal.
The inclusion of these iconic legendary Pokémon in Dynamax Raids could significantly boost participation in Max Battles, which have faced criticism for their difficulty and reliance on large player groups (40 players). The potential challenge level of these legendary Dynamax Raids remains unknown, raising questions about whether previous issues will resurface. The possibility of future Dynamax legendary Pokémon, mirroring those featured in Pokémon Sword and Shield (such as Mewtwo and Ho-Oh), is also suggested.
This leak comes amidst a flurry of Pokémon GO event announcements for early 2025. Confirmed events 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 announcement of host cities for Pokémon GO Fest 2025 (Osaka, Jersey City, and Paris).
