Legendary Dynamax Raids Emerge in Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO Leak Hints at Dynamax Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno Raids

A now-deleted tweet from the official Pokémon GO Saudi Arabia Twitter account prematurely revealed the arrival of Dynamax Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno in upcoming Dynamax Raids. The event is reportedly scheduled for January 20th to February 3rd.

This leak marks a significant development, as it would introduce the first legendary Dynamax Pokémon to Pokémon GO. While Dynamax Pokémon debuted in September 2024, these iconic Kanto birds represent a highly anticipated addition. The Kanto trio, along with their Shiny variants, have been popular raid encounters since the game's early days. Their Galarian counterparts were introduced to Daily Incense in 2023, and Shiny Galarian versions became available in October 2024.

The swift deletion of the announcement suggests the information was released prematurely. The inclusion of these legendary birds in Dynamax Raids could potentially revitalize participation in Max Battles, which have faced criticism for difficulty and player participation requirements (requiring 40 players). The difficulty level of these upcoming legendary Dynamax Raids remains unconfirmed.

The potential for future Dynamax legendary Pokémon is high, given that Pokémon Sword and Shield featured Dynamax forms of Mewtwo, Ho-Oh, and others.

This leak comes amidst a flurry of Pokémon GO announcements for early 2025. Confirmed events include:

• 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: Locations announced as Osaka, Jersey City, and Paris.

The addition of Dynamax legendary birds promises exciting new challenges and rewards for Pokémon GO players in the coming weeks.