Pokemon GO enthusiasts may soon have the chance to battle Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno in Dynamax Raids, following an accidental reveal on the official Saudi Arabia Pokemon GO Twitter account. This exciting news, though quickly deleted, hints at the introduction of the first Dynamax legendary Pokemon in the game, set to occur between January 20 and February 3, 2025.
Since their introduction in the early days of Pokemon GO, the legendary Kanto birds—Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno—have captured the hearts of fans worldwide. These iconic creatures have been available in raids, including their Shiny variants. In 2023, the game expanded to include the Galarian forms of these legendary birds through Daily Incense spawns, which, while less common than standard Pokemon, added a new layer of excitement. Since October 2024, players have also had the opportunity to encounter Shiny versions of these Galarian birds, showcasing the game's commitment to keeping the community engaged with fresh content.
The now-deleted tweet, spotted by Reddit user nintendo101, suggests that Pokemon GO is gearing up to introduce yet another iteration of these beloved Kanto birds in Dynamax form. If confirmed, this could revitalize interest in Max Battles, which have seen fluctuating participation among players. The introduction of Dynamax legendary birds could potentially draw more players back to these challenging encounters.
Pokemon GO Accidentally Reveals Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno Dynamax Raids
The prospect of encountering the legendary bird trio in Dynamax form opens up exciting possibilities for the future of Pokemon GO. Given the precedent set by Pokemon Sword and Shield, which featured Dynamax versions of other legendary Pokemon like Mewtwo and Ho-Oh, it's plausible that more iconic creatures could soon grace Pokemon GO's Max Raids. However, the difficulty level of these new raids remains a question, especially after the community's feedback on the challenging nature of current Max Raids, which sometimes require up to 40 players to successfully complete.
As Pokemon GO strides into 2025, the game is buzzing with new announcements. Niantic has confirmed that Ralts will be the star of the next Community Day Classic on January 25. Additionally, a Shadow Raid Day is scheduled for January 19, spotlighting Shadow Ho-Oh, with players able to collect up to seven free Raid Passes from Gyms. The excitement continues with the announcement of the host cities for Pokemon GO Fest 2025: Osaka, Jersey City, and Paris, promising a thrilling year ahead for players around the globe.