Legendary Dynamax Raids Leaked by Pokemon GO Mishap

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

A prematurely released tweet from the official Pokemon GO Saudi Arabia Twitter account revealed the upcoming arrival of Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno in Dynamax Raids. The post, quickly deleted, hinted at a January 20th to February 3rd event window. This would mark the first appearance of legendary Dynamax Pokémon in the game, following the September 2024 introduction of the Dynamax mechanic itself.

The Kanto legendary birds are long-time fan favorites. While they've previously appeared in standard raids (including their Shiny forms), and their Galarian counterparts were featured in Daily Incense (with Shiny variants since October 2024), this Dynamax iteration represents a significant new addition.

The leak, spotted by Reddit user nintendo101, suggests Niantic may be aiming to boost the popularity of Dynamax Raids, which have faced criticism regarding difficulty and player participation requirements (requiring 40 players for optimal success). The inclusion of highly sought-after legendary Pokémon could potentially address these concerns. The increased challenge level of these legendary Dynamax Raids, however, remains unconfirmed.

This leak follows a flurry of recent Pokemon GO announcements, including:

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

The potential addition of these iconic legendary Pokémon in Dynamax form could pave the way for other legendary Dynamax encounters in the future, mirroring the Dynamax forms seen in Pokemon Sword and Shield. The success of this event will likely influence Niantic's future strategy for Dynamax Raids.