Pokémon GO Raids in January 2025

Pokémon GO January 2025 Raid and Max Battle Guide

Pokémon GO raids remain a core gameplay feature, offering trainers the chance to collaborate and conquer challenging bosses to capture Shadow, Mega, and Legendary Pokémon. This guide details the current raid and Max Battle lineup for January 2025. Remember that these lineups are subject to change, so check back often for updates!

January 2025 Raid Bosses

The Pokémon featured in raids rotate regularly, influenced by seasonal events and in-game updates. Below are the scheduled raid bosses for January 2025. All times listed are 10 AM local time unless otherwise specified.

Mega Raids

Pokémon	Dates
Mega Lopunny	January 4 – January 16
Mega Gallade	January 16 – January 24
Mega Medicham	January 24 – February 6

Legendary Shadow Raids

Pokémon	Dates
Shadow Registeel	Weekends throughout January

5-Star Raids

Pokémon	Dates
Palkia	January 4 – January 16
Deoxys (Attack Forme) Deoxys (Defense Forme)	January 16 – January 24
Dialga	January 24 – February 6

3-Star Raids

Pokémon	Dates
Butterfree (Fashion Week costume)	January 10 – January 19
Dragonite (Fashion Week costume)	January 10 – January 19

Note: Additional 3-star raids may be added during Steeled Resolve and Lunar New Year events.

1-Star Raids

Pokémon	Dates
Shinx (Fashion Week costume)	January 10 – January 19
Minccino (Fashion Week costume)	January 10 – January 19
Furfrou	January 10 – January 19

Note: Additional 1-star raids may be added during Steeled Resolve and Lunar New Year events.

January 2025 Max Battles

The Max Out season introduces Max Battles, where trainers face Dynamax bosses. Max Particles are required to participate. All times listed are 6 PM-7 PM local time.

1-Star Max Battles

Pokémon	Dates
Dynamax Machop	January 6 – January 20
Dynamax Gastly	January 6 – January 20
Dynamax Krabby	January 6 – January 20
Dynamax Cryogonal	January 6 – February 3
Dynamax Wooloo	January 6 – January 13, January 27 – February 3
Dynamax Squirtle	January 13 – January 20
Dynamax Charmander	January 20 – January 27
Dynamax Scorbunny	January 20 – January 27
Dynamax Beldum	January 20 – January 27
Dynamax Grookey	January 27 – February 3
Dynamax Bulbasaur	January 27 – February 3

Note: Two additional 1-star Max Battles will be announced later this month.

Max Mondays

During hour-long Max Monday events (6 PM-7 PM local time), all Power Spots will host Max Battles featuring the day's Dynamax Pokémon.

Pokémon	Dates
Dynamax Machop	January 6
Dynamax Squirtle	January 13
Unannounced Max Battle Boss	January 20
Unannounced Max Battle Boss	January 27

No new Gigantamax Battles are currently scheduled for January 2025. This guide will be updated as new information becomes available. Happy raiding!