Pokémon GO January 2025 events schedule is here! During January, Mega Gallade, Fidough, and new Dynamax Pokémon are debuting!
Here are all the Events, Spotlight Hours, Raid Hours, and Community Days that take place during the month of January 2025 in Pokémon GO. We also list out all the Raid bosses and PokéStop Showcases that are available throughout the month.
Pokémon GO January 2025 Events
Here are all the major events happening in January 2025 in Pokémon GO, as well as details on the Spotlight Hours, Community Days, and Research Breakthroughs you can enjoy this month.
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New Year’s 2025 December 30 – January 1, 10:00 a.m – 8:00 p.m |
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Fidough Fetch January 3 – January 7, 10:00 a.m. – 08:00 p.m. |
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Sprigatito Community Day January 5, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
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Fashion Week 2025 January 10 – January 19, 10:00 a.m. – 08:00 p.m. |
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Mega Gallade Raid Day January 11, 2:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m. |
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Fashion Week: Taken Over January 15 – January 19, 12:00 a.m. – 08:00 p.m. |
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Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Day January 19, 2:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m. |
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Steeled Resolve January 21 – January 26, 10:00 a.m – 8:00 p.m. |
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Ralts Community Day Classic January 25, 2:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m. |
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Lunar New Year January 29 – February 2, 10:00 a.m – 8:00 p.m. |
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Pokémon GO Raids January 2025
During January 2025, Giratina Altered Forme, Palkia, Deoxys Attack Forme, Deoxys Defense Forme and Dialga will be available during different time periods.
Tier 5 Raids
Giratina and Palkia (December 26 – January 4)
| Date | Pokémon | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| December 26 – January 4 |
Giratina (Altered)
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Altered Forme Giratina Raid Guide |
| January 4 – January 16 |
Palkia
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Palkia Raid Counters Guide |
Deoxys (January 16 – January 24)
| Date | Pokémon | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| January 16 – January 24 |
Deoxys (Attack)
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Deoxys Attack Forme Raid Guide |
| January 16 – January 24 |
Deoxys (Defense)
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Deoxys Defense Forme Raid Counters Guide |
Dialga (January 24 – February 6)
| Date | Pokémon | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| January 24 – February 6 |
Dialga
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Diagla Raid Guide |
Mega Raids
During January Mega Abomasnow, Mega Lopunny, Mega Gallade and Mega Medicham raid bosses will be available in Pokémon GO’s Mega Raids at different times. All of them can be Shiny.
| Date | Pokémon | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| December 26 – January 4 |
Abomasnow (Mega)
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Mega Abomasnow Raid Guide |
| January 4 – January 16 |
Lopunny (Mega)
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Mega Lopunny Raid Guide |
| January 16 – January 24 |
Gallade (Mega)
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Coming soon! |
| January 24 – February 6 |
Medicham (Mega)
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Mega Medicham Raid Guide |
Shadow Raids
Registeel (Shadow)
Registeel will appear in Shadow Raids during weekends in January! Use our Shadow Registeel Raid Guide to prepare.
Max Battles
During January new Max Battles will appear in Pokémon GO. Krabby, Cryogonal, Beldum, Wooloo, Skwovet, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble will feature.
| Dates | Featured Pokémon |
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| December 23 – January 6 | |
| January 6 – January 13 | |
| January 13 – January 20 | |
| January 20 – January 27 | |
| January 27 – February 3 |
Pokémon GO January 2025 Raid Hours
Here is the complete January 2025 Raid Hours schedule. From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, the following Pokémon will be featured in increased numbers in Five Star Raids on these dates in January:
| Date | Raid Hour | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 |
Giratina (Altered)
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Altered Forme Giratina Raid Guide |
| January 8 |
Palkia
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Palkia Raid Counters Guide |
| January 15 |
Palkia
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Palkia Raid Counters Guide |
| January 22 |
Deoxys (Attack)
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Deoxys Attack Forme Raid Guide |
| January 22 |
Deoxys (Defense)
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Deoxys Defense Forme Raid Counters Guide |
| January 29 |
Dialga
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Diagla Raid Guide |
| February 5 |
Dialga
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Diagla Raid Guide |
Pokémon GO January 2025 Max Mondays
Here is the complete January 2025 Max Mondays schedule. From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, the following Pokémon will be featured in increased numbers in Max Battles on these dates in January:
| Date | Raid Hour |
|---|---|
| January 6 |
Machop
Dynamax
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| January 13 |
Squirtle
Dynamax
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| January 20 |
Articuno
Dynamax
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| January 27 |
Zapdos
Dynamax
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| February 3 |
Moltres
Dynamax
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Pokémon GO January 2025 Spotlight Hours
Here is the complete January 2025 Pokémon Spotlight schedule to look forward to. From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, the following Pokémon will be featured during these dates in January:
- January 7, 2025
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Voltorb
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Voltorb (Hisuian)
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2× Catch Stardust
- January 14, 2025
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Roselia
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2× Catch XP
- January 21, 2025
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Wooper (Paldean)
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2× Catch Candy
- January 28, 2025
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Yungoos
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2× Transfer Candy
Event Previews
Fidough Fetch
From Friday, January 3, at 3:00 p.m. PST to Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. PST we have to complete global challenges in order to unlock a variety of bonuses, including the debut of the Puppy Pokémon, Fidough, in the Fidough Fetch event!
Sprigatito Community Day
Pokémon GO’s January 2025 Community Day features Sprigatito, the Grass Cat Pokémon! Sprigatito Community Day takes place on Sunday, January 5, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
Fashion Week 2025
Pokémon GO Fashion Week is back for 2025! Prepare your most fashionable Pokémon to do a little turn on the catwalk, with a special costume Minccino joining Pokémon GO for the very first time. Runs from Friday, January 10, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Mega Gallade Raid Day
Mega Gallade Raid Day takes place on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time! Enjoy an increased remote raid pass limit, extra raid passes from spinning photo discs at Gyms, and an increased chance of encountering shiny Gallade!
Fashion Week: Taken Over
Defeat Giovanni, save Shadow Palkia, and encounter Shroodle and Grafaiai for the first time in Pokémon GO during the Fashion Week: Taken Over (2025). Runs from January 15 – January 19, 2025.
Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Day
Get ready to rescue Shadow Ho-Oh from Team GO Rocket in a dedicated raid day on Sunday, January 19, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time! Make sure to defeat Shadow Ho-Oh by using the best available counters.
Steeled Revolve Event
From Tuesday, January 21 2025, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, January 26 2025, at 8:00 p.m. test your mettle in the Steeled Resolve event, and experience the debut of the Rookidee family!
Ralts Community Day Classic
Pokémon GO’s January 2025 Community Day Classic features the return of Ralts, the Feeling Pokémon! Ralts Community Day Classic takes place on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
Pokémon GO Lunar New Year 2025 takes place from Wednesday, January 29, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time! During this time, you will have increased chance to get Lucky Pokémon in trades and to become Lucky friends!
Research Breakthrough
Complete Field Research to unlock Research Breakthrough encounters with one of the following Pokémon. These Pokémon will appear as Research Breakthrough Rewards from December 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time. to March 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
You can find the full list of tasks here: Pokémon GO Field Research Tasks and Rewards.
Season of Dual Destiny
January is the second month of Pokémon GO’s 17th Season, the Dual Destiny Season, that runs from December 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time. to March 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time. Check out the Dual Destiny GBL Changes as well.
