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Pokémon GO Raids in January 2025

by Sadie Jan 18,2025

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 Mega Lopunny January 4 – January 16
mega-gallade Mega Gallade January 16 – January 24
Mega Medicham Mega Medicham January 24 – February 6

Legendary Shadow Raids

Pokémon Dates
Registeel Shadow Registeel Weekends throughout January

5-Star Raids

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

3-Star Raids

Pokémon Dates
butterfree Butterfree (Fashion Week costume) January 10 – January 19
dragonite 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 Shinx (Fashion Week costume) January 10 – January 19
Minccino Minccino (Fashion Week costume) January 10 – January 19
furfrou 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
Machop Dynamax Machop January 6 – January 20
Gastly Pokemon Dynamax Gastly January 6 – January 20
Krabby Dynamax Krabby January 6 – January 20
Cryogonal Dynamax Cryogonal January 6 – February 3
Wooloo Pokemon Dynamax Wooloo January 6 – January 13, January 27 – February 3
squirtle Dynamax Squirtle January 13 – January 20
Charmander Dynamax Charmander January 20 – January 27
Scorbunny Dynamax Scorbunny January 20 – January 27
Beldum Dynamax Beldum January 20 – January 27
Grookey Dynamax Grookey January 27 – February 3
Bulbasaur 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
Machop Dynamax Machop January 6
Shiny Squirtle 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!

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