A new year has commenced, and Pokemon Go is celebrating with a series of exciting events and Pokémon debuts. The Dual Destiny season is ongoing, introducing multiple new Pokémon, including Fidough and Mega Gallade, alongside fresh Spotlight Hours and raid bosses.
This January, players can also look forward to the annual Fashion Week and Lunar New Year festivities, as well as two Community Days and the new Steeled Resolve event. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of Pokemon Go’s January offerings.
January Raid Schedule
Pokemon Go is refreshing its raid lineup this month, featuring the return of beloved legendaries such as Palkia, Attack and Defense Forme Deoxys, and Dialga. The Mega Raid roster includes Mega Lopunny, the debuting Mega Gallade, and Mega Medicham. Additionally, a mysterious Pokémon will be introduced in Max Battles, while Shadow Registeel will appear as a unique Shadow Raid boss on weekends.
Max Battles
January 6-13
- Machop
- Gastly
- Krabby
- Cryogonal
- Wooloo
January 13-20
- Squirtle
- Machop
- Gastly
- Krabby
- Cryogonal
January 20-27
- Charmander
- Mystery Pokémon
- Beldum
- Cryogonal
- Scorbunny
January 27-February 3
- Bulbasaur
- Mystery Pokémon
- Cryogonal
- Grookey
- Wooloo
Five-Star Raids
January 4-16
January 16-24
- Deoxys (Attack Forme)
- Deoxys (Defense Forme)
Mega Raids
January 4-16
January 16-24
January 24-February 6
Shadow Raids
Weekends in January
January Spotlight Hours
Every Tuesday evening from 6-7 PM local time, indulge in weekly Spotlight Hours where one Pokémon will appear more frequently, accompanied by additional bonuses.
January 7
- Featured Pokémon: Voltorb and Hisuian Voltorb
- Bonus: 2x catch Stardust
January 14
- Featured Pokémon: Roselia
- Bonus: 2x catch XP
January 21
- Featured Pokémon: Paldean Wooper
- Bonus: 2x catch candy
January 28
- Featured Pokémon: Yungoos
- Bonus: 2x transfer candy
Fidough Fetch Event
The new year kicks off with the Fidough Fetch event from January 3-7. Players will enjoy increased chances of encountering shiny Voltorb and Electrike, alongside global challenges that unlock bonuses, including the chance to catch Fidough.
Wild Pokémon
- Growlithe
- Voltorb
- Snubbull
- Poochyena
- Electrike
- Lillipup
Global Challenge Rewards
- Level 1: 2x XP for catching Pokémon
- Level 2: 2x Stardust for catching Pokémon, Fidough and Dachsbun debut
- Level 3: 2.5x XP for catching Pokémon, additional wild Pokémon: Hisuian Growlithe and Greavard
- Level 4: 2.5x Stardust for catching Pokémon
- Level 5: 3x XP and 3x Stardust for catching Pokémon
- Level 6: 4x XP and 4x Stardust for catching Pokémon
Community Days
Pokemon Go’s first Community Day of 2025 occurs on January 5, spotlighting Sprigatito, one of the starters from Scarlet and Violet. Players can expect enhanced spawn rates, free event-themed tasks, and bonuses like triple Stardust and double candy for capturing Pokémon.
Upcoming Events
- Fashion Week: January 10-19
- Mega Gallade Raid Day: January 11 from 2-5 PM
- Team Go Rocket Takeover: January 15-19
- Shadow Raid Day: January 19
- Steeled Resolve Event: January 21-26
- Second Community Day: January 25
- Lunar New Year Celebration: January 29-February 2
Stay tuned to ECNETNews for more updates and details on these exciting events in Pokemon Go!
