Prepare for an epic showdown, Trainers! Dynamax Articuno, Dynamax Zapdos, and Dynamax Moltres are making their long-awaited Pokémon GO Dynamax debuts during the Legendary Flight Event! These legendary bird Pokémon will dominate Max Battles during a series of special Max Monday events and Max Battle weeks.
Wondering how to take part in this thrilling event and catch these iconic Dynamax Pokémon? Keep reading as we break down all the details about Pokémon GO Legendary Flight Event for you.
Legendary Flight Max Mondays
Mark your calendars for Max Mondays! During these events, a featured Dynamax legendary bird will take over all Max Battles at Power Spots.
Event Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. local time
Here’s the Max Monday schedule:
- January 20: Dynamax Articuno*
- January 27: Dynamax Zapdos*
- February 3: Dynamax Moltres*
*If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny version!
Legendary Flight Max Battle Weeks
After their Max Monday debut, each Dynamax bird will stick around for an entire Max Battle week at Power Spots. Check the schedule below:
- January 20 to 27: Dynamax Articuno*
- January 27 to February 3: Dynamax Zapdos*
- February 3 to 9: Dynamax Moltres*
Dynamax Pokémon in Five-Star Max Battles
For the first time ever in Pokémon GO, Trainers can take on five-star Dynamax Max Battles! This is your chance to encounter:
- *Dynamax Articuno
- *Dynamax Zapdos
- *Dynamax Moltres
Legendary Flight Timed Research
Timed Research will be available during the event, offering opportunities to prepare your team and earn valuable rewards.
Timed Research Dates
- January 17 (10:00 a.m.) – January 20 (7:00 p.m.): Dynamax Articuno Lead-Up Research
- January 24 (10:00 a.m.) – January 27 (7:00 p.m.): Dynamax Zapdos Lead-Up Research
- January 31 (10:00 a.m.) – February 3 (7:00 p.m.): Dynamax Moltres Lead-Up Research
Completing these tasks will reward Candy, Max Particles, and encounters with powerful Pokémon to help you in battles.
Featured Pokémon for Timed Research
Complete the tasks to encounter these Pokémon, which may include Shiny variants:
January 17 – January 20
- Charmander*
- Beldum*
- Scorbunny
January 24 – January 27
- Drilbur*
- Cryogonal*
- Grookey
January 31 – February 3
- Squirtle*
- Krabby*
- Sobble
Bonus: For the duration of each Timed Research period, the Max Particle cost for powering up Max Moves will be reduced by 3/4!
Max Battle Tips and Pokémon
Prepare your team for the five-star Max Battles during the Legendary Flight event. Featured Pokémon for Max Battles include:
January 20 – January 27
- Charmander*
- Beldum*
- Scorbunny
January 27 – February 3
- Bulbasaur*
- Cryogonal*
- Grookey
February 3 – February 10
- Squirtle*
- Krabby*
- Sobble
Campfire: Find Max Battles and Team Up
Use the Campfire app to make finding Max Battles and teammates easier. Tap the green icon under the compass in the map view to see nearby Max Battles and activity. You can also connect with other Trainers on the Campfire Map to coordinate meetups.
Pokémon GO Web Store: Max Particle Pack
Stock up on resources for Max Battles with the Max Particle Pack available in the Pokémon GO Web Store for $7.99 USD (or local equivalent). The bundle includes 4,800 Max Particles, ensuring you have all you need to take on the legendary Dynamax birds!