Pokémon GO Leaks Epic Future Dynamax Raids

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

A leaked, subsequently 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 tentatively scheduled for January 20th to February 3rd. This would mark the first appearance of Dynamax legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO, following the introduction of Dynamax Pokémon in September 2024.

The Kanto legendary birds are highly popular among fans, having previously appeared in standard raids (including their Shiny forms) and, more recently, the Galarian forms appearing in Daily Incense (with Shiny variants available since October 2024). The unexpected leak suggests a significant addition to the game's raid content.

The inclusion of these iconic legendary Pokémon in Dynamax Raids could significantly boost the popularity of Max Battles, which have previously faced criticism for their difficulty and reliance on large player groups (40 players per battle). The challenge level of these Dynamax legendary raids remains unconfirmed. Past concerns about the difficulty of Max Raids, particularly the need for large groups, may resurface with this new event.

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

• Community Day Classic: Ralts on January 25th.
• Shadow Raid Day: Shadow Ho-Oh on January 19th, with up to seven free Raid Passes available.
• Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Host cities confirmed as Osaka, Jersey City, and Paris.

The appearance of Dynamax Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno hints at the possibility of more iconic legendary Pokémon receiving Dynamax forms in future Max Raids, mirroring the Dynamax forms of Mewtwo, Ho-Oh, and others seen in Pokémon Sword and Shield. The success of this event will likely influence future decisions regarding the inclusion of legendary Pokémon in Dynamax Raids.