Legendary Dynamax Raids Incoming: Pokémon GO Uncovers Secret

Upcoming Dynamax Raids in Pokémon GO: Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno

A leaked and subsequently deleted tweet from the official Pokémon GO Saudi Arabia Twitter account revealed exciting news for Pokémon GO players: Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno will be featured in Dynamax Raids 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 have long been fan favorites, previously appearing in standard raids and, in their Shiny forms, adding to the game's early appeal. While the Galarian forms have been available through Daily Incense (though with a lower spawn rate), this leak suggests a new iteration for the original trio.

The unexpected leak, spotted by Reddit user nintendo101, was quickly removed, possibly indicating a premature announcement. The inclusion of these legendary birds in Dynamax Raids could significantly boost the popularity of Max Battles, a feature that has seen some player resistance due to perceived difficulty.

This development suggests a potential trend of more iconic legendary Pokémon receiving the Dynamax treatment in future Max Raids, mirroring the Dynamax forms of Mewtwo, Ho-Oh, and others in Pokémon Sword and Shield. However, the difficulty level of these legendary Dynamax Raids remains uncertain, especially considering past concerns about the player count needed (40 players) for successful Max Raids.

Pokémon GO's busy start to 2025 continues with several other significant events already announced, including:

• Community Day Classic: Featuring Ralts on January 25th.
• Shadow Raid Day: Featuring Shadow Ho-Oh on January 19th, with up to seven free Raid Passes available.
• Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Confirmed host cities are Osaka, Jersey City, and Paris.

The addition of Dynamax Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno promises an exciting addition to the Pokémon GO experience. Whether the challenges associated with Max Raids will be addressed remains to be seen.