Pokémon GO Leak Hints at Dynamax Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno Raids
A now-deleted tweet from the official Pokémon GO Saudi Arabia Twitter account prematurely revealed the arrival of Dynamax Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno in upcoming Dynamax Raids. The event is reportedly scheduled for January 20th to February 3rd.
This leak marks the first appearance of Dynamax legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO since the introduction of Dynamax forms in September 2024. The Kanto birds, long-time fan favorites, have previously appeared in standard raids and their Shiny variants have been available. While Galarian forms were added to Daily Incense in 2023 (with Shiny variants since October 2024), this would be a significant addition to the game's raid roster.
The swift deletion of the announcement suggests the information was released ahead of schedule. The inclusion of these powerful legendary Pokémon in Dynamax Raids could potentially boost participation in Max Battles, which have faced criticism for difficulty and player participation requirements (requiring 40 players). The difficulty level of these legendary Dynamax Raids remains unconfirmed.
This leak follows a flurry of Pokémon GO event announcements for early 2025, including:
- Community Day Classic: Featuring Ralts on January 25th.
- Shadow Raid Day: Featuring Shadow Ho-Oh on January 19th, with up to seven free Raid Passes available.
- Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Confirmed locations: Osaka, Jersey City, and Paris.
The addition of these Dynamax legendaries hints at the potential for more iconic legendary Pokémon to receive the Dynamax treatment in future Max Raids, mirroring the Dynamax forms seen in Pokémon Sword and Shield. The impact on player engagement and the overall difficulty of these raids will be key factors to watch.
