Legendary Dynamax Raids Incoming: Pokémon GO Unveils Accidental Leak

Upcoming Dynamax Raids in Pokémon GO: Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno

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

This leak marks a significant development, as it would be the first appearance of legendary Dynamax Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Dynamax Pokémon were introduced in September 2024, but until now, only non-legendary Pokémon have been featured in this format. The Kanto legendary birds, already popular in the game through previous raids and Shiny forms, are a natural choice for this expansion. The Galarian forms of these birds have also been featured in the game, further highlighting their enduring appeal.

The addition of these iconic legendary Pokémon to Dynamax Raids could significantly boost the popularity of Max Battles, a feature that has faced some criticism for its difficulty and the requirement of large player groups (40 players) for successful completion. The potential difficulty of these legendary Dynamax Raids remains to be seen, and whether previous issues will resurface is yet unknown. The possibility of other iconic legendary Pokémon, such as Mewtwo and Ho-Oh (featured in Pokémon Sword and Shield), receiving Dynamax forms in future events is also raised by this leak.

This news follows a flurry of other Pokémon GO announcements for early 2025, including:

• A Community Day Classic featuring Ralts on January 25th.
• A Shadow Raid Day featuring Shadow Ho-Oh on January 19th, with up to seven free Raid Passes available.
• The announcement of host cities for Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Osaka, Jersey City, and Paris.

The upcoming Dynamax Raids promise an exciting addition to the Pokémon GO experience, particularly for fans of the classic Kanto legendary birds.