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The legendary bird trio—Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres—are returning in their mighty Dynamax forms to Pokémon GO from January 20 to February 3. Read on to discover when each one appears, how to battle and capture them, and what special rewards you can earn during this limited-time event!
Legendary Birds Return in Dynamax Form
Get ready to take on the colossal Dynamax forms of Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres as they appear in five-star Max Raids across Power Spots. Each legendary bird will make its debut on a specific Monday within the event window and remain available for an entire week after its release.
📅 Here's the full schedule:
- ⚫️ Dynamax Articuno: January 20
- ⚫️ Dynamax Zapdos: January 27
- ⚫️ Dynamax Moltres: February 3
In addition to battling these powerful legends, players can participate in exclusive "Legendary Flight Timed Research" tasks. These timed research quests offer encounters with Pokémon that may even appear in their Shiny form—perfect for building up your team and preparing for the battles ahead. You’ll also earn valuable Candy and Max Particles to power up your team.
🕒 Here’s the local time schedule for each Timed Research:
- ⚫️ Dynamax Articuno – January 17 at 10:00 AM to January 20 at 7:00 PM
Encounters: Charmander, Beldum, Scorbunny - ⚫️ Dynamax Zapdos – January 24 at 10:00 AM to January 27 at 7:00 PM
Encounters: Drilbur, Cryogonal, Grookey - ⚫️ Dynamax Moltres – January 31 at 10:00 AM to February 3 at 7:00 PM
Encounters: Squirtle, Krabby, Sobble
Victini Returns Through Pokémon GO Tour: Unova
As part of the global celebration of Pokémon GO Tour: Unova, players worldwide will receive a free Tour Pass starting on February 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time. With it, you can collect Tour Points and climb tiers to unlock exclusive rewards throughout the event period, which runs until March 2, 2025, at 6:00 PM local time.
Players who upgrade to the Tour Pass Deluxe will enjoy accelerated progression, along with the chance to encounter Victini, the Mythical Pokémon associated with victory. Upon reaching the highest tier, you'll also receive the new Lucky Trinket item, allowing you to activate the Lucky Friends status with a friend. This enables a trade that results in a Lucky Pokémon—one with boosted stats and reduced evolution cost. Once used, this status resets, making it a one-time opportunity.
💰 The Tour Pass Deluxe is available for $14.99 USD, and the Deluxe + 10 Ranks bundle costs $19.99 USD. All earned rewards must be claimed before March 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM local time, so don’t delay!
Want to learn more about the Pokémon GO Tour: Unova event? Check out our dedicated guide for full details and strategies to maximize your experience!
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