- Dynamax Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres are coming to Pokemon GO Max Battles from January 20 to February 9.
- Special Max Monday events feature each bird from 6-7 PM local time, followed by week-long availability.
- Supporting Max Battles include starter Pokemon like Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle with shiny chances.
If you’ve been playing Pokemon since the early days, you probably remember the first time you saw Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres in the original games. These three legendary birds have been part of the Pokemon world since the beginning, and now they’re coming to Pokemon GO in a big way – literally. Starting January 20, you can battle these Pokemon in their Dynamax forms, which basically means they’re giant-sized versions of themselves. In this article, you’ll find everything you need about the new Legendary Flight event in Pokemon GO!
Pokemon GO Legendary Flight Event Schedule Breakdown
Every Monday, one bird will appear at all Power Spots from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM in your time zone. These Monday hours are when you’ll get your first shot at catching each new giant Pokemon. After this special hour, each bird will still be around for a whole week, but they’ll only appear at some Power Spots instead of all of them. Here’s when you can expect each Dynamax legendary:
Max Monday Debuts
| Date | Featured Pokemon | Image | Event Time | Available Until |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 20 | Dynamax Articuno |  | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | January 20-27 |
| January 27 | Dynamax Zapdos |  | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | January 27-February 3 |
| February 3 | Dynamax Moltres |  | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | February 3-9 |
Supporting Pokemon GO Max Battles
To help trainers prepare for these legendary encounters, Niantic has arranged additional Max Battles featuring strategically chosen Pokemon. These supporting battles can help you build stronger teams for the legendary challenges:
Dates Pokemon January 20-27 Charmander
Beldum
ScorbunnyJanuary 27-February 3 Bulbasaur
Cryogonal
GrookeyFebruary 3-10 Squirtle
Krabby
Sobble
Tools to Find and Participate in Max Battles in Pokemon GO
- Campfire Integration: Finding these special Max Battles has been made easier through Campfire integration. You can now locate nearby Max Battles and connect with other trainers by tapping the green icon under the compass in the top right of your map view. This feature is particularly valuable for coordinating group efforts against these powerful Dynamax legendaries.
- Max Particle Pack: To support trainers in their legendary hunt, Niantic is offering a special Max Particle Pack bundle through the Pokemon GO Web Store. Priced at US$7.99, this bundle includes six Max Particle Packs, totaling 4,800 Max Particles.
That covers everything you need to know about catching Dynamax Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres in Pokemon GO. Just remember the basics: show up on Mondays at 6 PM for your best chance, but don’t worry if you miss it – you’ll have a whole week to catch each bird.
