Legendary Dynamax Raids Surface in Pokémon GO

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

A prematurely released tweet from the official Pokémon GO Saudi Arabia Twitter account revealed upcoming Dynamax Raids featuring the Kanto legendary birds: Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno. The post, quickly deleted, indicated these raids will run from January 20th to February 3rd. This would mark the first appearance of legendary Dynamax Pokémon in Pokémon GO, following the introduction of Dynamax Pokémon in September 2024.

The Kanto birds have consistently been fan favorites. While Pokémon GO previously featured them in standard raids (including their Shiny variants), and their Galarian counterparts in Daily Incense (with Shiny forms available since October 2024), this Dynamax iteration represents a significant new addition.

The leak suggests a potential strategy to boost the popularity of Dynamax Raids, which have faced criticism for their difficulty and reliance on large groups of players (40 participants). The success of Dynamax legendary raids in addressing these concerns remains to be seen. The inclusion of these iconic Pokémon, however, hints at the possibility of other legendary Dynamax Pokémon appearing in future raids, mirroring the Dynamax forms seen in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

This leak follows a flurry of Pokémon GO announcements for early 2025. Confirmed events include a Community Day Classic featuring Ralts on January 25th, a Shadow Raid Day with Shadow Ho-Oh on January 19th (offering up to seven free Raid Passes), and the announcement of host cities for Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Osaka, Jersey City, and Paris.

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