Pokemon Go Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres Dynamax Forms Will Be Available One Week at a Time

Get ready to witness the majestic Dynamax forms of Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres soaring the skies in Pokémon GO from January 20 to February 3. This exciting event promises a wealth of rewards and the chance to encounter these legendary birds. Dive in to discover what Pokémon and bonuses await you!

Featuring the Iconic Trio: Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres

The legendary bird trio—Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres—will be appearing in their awe-inspiring Dynamax forms in Pokémon GO, starting from January 20 to February 3. These gigantic creatures will be available at Power Spots in five-star Max Battles, giving you the chance to battle and capture them. Mark your calendars for their weekly debuts:

• Dynamax Articuno: January 20
• Dynamax Zapdos: January 27
• Dynamax Moltres: February 3

Following their initial appearances, each legendary bird will be available for a full week. Additionally, the "Legendary Flight Timed Research" will kick off, providing opportunities to capture various Pokémon, some of which have a high chance of being Shiny, perfect for battling these legendary birds. You'll also earn Candy and Max Particles to power up your Pokémon. Here's the schedule for the 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 Pokémon, Victini, Obtainable Once Again

In other exciting news, Pokémon GO has updated the details for the Pokémon GO Tour: Unova global event. While not everyone can attend the in-person event, the Pokémon GO team has announced that players worldwide can upgrade their free Tour Pass to a Tour Pass Deluxe for enhanced rewards and faster progression.

On February 24, 2025, at 10:00 am, all Pokémon GO players will receive their free Tour Pass, allowing them to "collect Tour Points and rank up to get additional rewards through the end of the event on Sunday, March 2, at 6:00 p.m. local time."

Upgrading to the Tour Pass Deluxe not only speeds up your progression but also grants immediate encounters with the Mythical Pokémon Victini and a new item, 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 Pokémon (with boosted stats and a lower power-up cost) through trading. Note that the Lucky Friends status clears after trading, making it a one-time opportunity to secure a powerful Pokémon.

The Tour Pass Deluxe and Tour Pass Deluxe + 10 Ranks bundles are available for $14.99 USD and $19.99 USD, respectively. Be sure to claim your rewards before they expire on March 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

For more details on the Pokémon GO Tour: Unova, check out our comprehensive article!