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Dynamax forms of the legendary bird trio—Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres—are set to appear in Pokémon GO from January 20 to February 3, 2025. Discover what to expect from this limited-time event, including exclusive Timed Research opportunities, Max Raid encounters, and more.

Legendary Dynamax Birds Take Flight Over Three Weeks

From January 20 through February 3, players will have the chance to battle and capture Dynamax versions of Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres one at a time. Each legendary bird will appear in five-star Max Raids at Power Spots for one day only before becoming available globally for an entire week.

Meet the Legendary Trio:

🟠 Dynamax Articuno – January 20
🟠 Dynamax Zapdos – January 27
🟠 Dynamax Moltres – February 3

After their debut, each Dynamax bird will remain in Max Raids for an additional seven days, giving trainers ample opportunity to challenge and catch them.

Legendary Flight Timed Research: Boost Your Chances

Each week, players can take part in exclusive "Legendary Flight Timed Research" tasks that offer increased odds of encountering Shiny Pokémon, useful Candy, and valuable Max Particles to power up your team.

📅 Timed Research Schedule (Local Time):

🟣 Dynamax Articuno Week – January 17 at 10:00 AM to January 20 at 7:00 PM
– Encounter: Charmander, Beldum, Scorbunny

🟣 Dynamax Zapdos Week – January 24 at 10:00 AM to January 27 at 7:00 PM
– Encounter: Drilbur, Cryogonal, Grookey

🟣 Dynamax Moltres Week – January 31 at 10:00 AM to February 3 at 7:00 PM
– Encounter: Squirtle, Krabby, Sobble

Complete these special research tasks to increase your chances of capturing rare Pokémon and earning resources to prepare for Max Raids.

Victini Returns with Lucky Trinket Access

As part of the global celebration of Pokémon GO Tour: Unova, Victini—the Victory Pokémon—will return to the game for a limited time.

🕒 On February 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM local time, all trainers will receive a free Tour Pass. By completing objectives, you can earn Tour Points, rank up, and unlock exclusive rewards throughout the event period, which runs until March 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM local time.

Upgrade to Tour Pass Deluxe for Exclusive Benefits

For $14.99 USD or $19.99 USD (Deluxe + 10 Ranks), players can upgrade to the Tour Pass Deluxe and enjoy:

✅ Instant access to encounter Victini
✅ A new item: the Lucky Trinket
✅ Faster progression through the event tiers

The Lucky Trinket enables you to activate Lucky Friends status with a friend in the game, allowing you to trade and receive a Lucky Pokémon with boosted stats and reduced evolution costs. This is a one-time benefit per trinket, so use it wisely!

⚠️ All Tour Pass Deluxe rewards expire on March 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM local time, so make sure to claim them before they disappear.

Final Thoughts

This three-week event offers a rare opportunity to complete your Pokédex with powerful Dynamax birds and even shiny variants. Don’t miss out on the Timed Research events, exclusive encounters, and the chance to obtain the new Lucky Trinket by upgrading your Tour Pass.

Stay tuned for more updates, and get ready to soar into battle with Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres in Pokémon GO!