Get ready to witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of the legendary birds in their Dynamax forms soaring through the skies of Pokemon GO from January 20 to February 3. Dive into the details of this thrilling event to discover the exciting Pokemon and rewards that await you!

Featuring the Iconic Trio: Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres

From January 20 to February 3, the colossal forms of Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres will make their grand appearance in Pokemon GO. These legendary birds will grace five-star Max Battles at Power Spots, giving you the chance to battle and capture them. Mark your calendars as each bird will debut on consecutive Mondays within this period:

• Dynamax Articuno: January 20
• Dynamax Zapdos: January 27
• Dynamax Moltres: February 3

Following their initial appearances, these legendary birds will remain available for a full week after their debut. Alongside this, engage in the "Legendary Flight Timed Research," which not only allows you to catch Pokemon, some with a high chance of being Shiny, but also provides Candy and Max Particles to power up your captures. Here's the schedule for this exclusive Timed Research in your local time:

• Dynamax Articuno: January 17 at 10:00 am - January 20 at 7:00 pm (Charmander, Beldum, Scorbunny)
• Dynamax Zapdos: January 24 at 10:00 am - January 27 at 7:00 pm (Drilbur, Cryogonal, Grookey)
• Dynamax Moltres: January 31 at 10:00 am - February 3 at 7:00 pm (Squirtle, Krabby, Sobble)

Victory Pokemon, Victini, Obtainable Once Again

In addition to the legendary bird event, Pokemon GO has updated the details for the Pokemon GO Tour: Unova's global event. While not everyone can attend the in-person event, the Pokemon GO team has announced that players worldwide can upgrade their free Tour Pass to a Tour Pass Deluxe for enhanced rewards and faster progression.

Starting at 10:00 am on February 24, 2025, all Pokemon GO players will receive their free Tour Pass, enabling them to collect Tour Points and rank up for additional rewards until the event concludes on Sunday, March 2, at 6:00 p.m. local time.

Upgrading to the Tour Pass Deluxe not only accelerates your progression but also grants you immediate access to encounter the Mythical Pokemon Victini and acquire a new item, the Lucky Trinket, upon reaching the highest tier. This innovative item allows you to set your status with a friend to Lucky Friends, enabling you to trade for a Lucky Pokemon with boosted stats and reduced power-up costs. Remember, the Lucky Friends status is a one-time opportunity, so make it count!

The Tour Pass Deluxe and Tour Pass Deluxe + 10 Ranks bundles are priced at $14.99 USD and $19.99 USD, respectively. Be sure to claim your rewards before they expire on March 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

For more information on the Pokemon GO Tour: Unova, be sure to check out our detailed article!