Exciting January 2025 Pokemon Go Events: Raids, Community Day, and More!

As the new year begins, trainers have a lot to anticipate in Pokemon Go! With January 2025 here, players can dive into an exciting lineup of Pokemon Go events and new Pokémon to encounter. The ongoing Dual Destiny season is introducing new favorites, including Fidough and Mega Gallade, along with enticing Spotlight Hours and formidable raid bosses!

This month, gamers can also enjoy the annual Fashion Week and Lunar New Year celebrations, in addition to two Community Days and the launch of a fresh event known as Steeled Resolve. Stay tuned to explore everything that Pokemon Go has planned for this vibrant January!

January Raid Schedule for Pokemon Go Events

Prepare for an exhilarating refresh in the raid lineup for Pokemon Go this January!

Several legendary Pokémon will make a comeback, featuring Palkia, Attack and Defense Forme Deoxys, and Dialga. For Mega Raids, players can battle against Mega Lopunny, the debuting Mega Gallade, and Mega Medicham. Plus, a mysterious Pokémon will make its appearance in Max Battles throughout the month. Shadow Registeel will also be a notable Shadow Raid boss available during weekends. Below is a detailed schedule for the January raids:

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: Palkia
• January 16-24: Deoxys (Attack Forme), Deoxys (Defense Forme)
• January 24-February 6: Dialga

Mega Raids

• January 4-16: Mega Lopunny
• January 16-24: Mega Gallade
• January 24-February 6: Mega Medicham

Shadow Raids

• Weekends in January: Shadow Registeel

Spotlight Hours This January

Each week during January features an exciting Spotlight Hour event that brings special bonuses. Every Tuesday from 6-7 PM local time, trainers can encounter a highlighted Pokémon more frequently in the wild, complete with rewarding perks!

Here’s the full schedule for January’s Spotlight Hours:

• 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

Kicking off the new year, Pokemon Go is organizing a compelling Fidough Fetch event from January 3-7. During this special occasion, players can enjoy higher chances of spotting shiny forms of Voltorb and Electrike. Trainers globally will unite to tackle global challenges, unlocked bonuses waiting for their achievement.

Throughout this event, various puppy Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild, combined with themed Field Research tasks that add to the excitement. Check out the featured wild Pokémon and rewards below:

Wild Pokémon

• Growlithe
• Voltorb
• Snubbull
• Poochyena
• Electrike
• Lillipup

Global Challenge Rewards

• Level 1 Reward: 2x XP for catching Pokémon
• Level 2 Rewards:
  • 2x Stardust for catching Pokémon
  • Additional Field Research tasks
  • Debuting Fidough and Dachsbun
• Level 3 Rewards:
  • 2.5x XP for catching Pokémon
  • Additional Field Research tasks
  • Enhanced wild Pokémon: Hisuian Growlithe and Greavard
• Level 4 Reward: 2.5x Stardust for catching Pokémon
• Level 5 Rewards:
  • 3x XP for catching Pokémon
  • 3x Stardust for catching Pokémon
• Level 6 Rewards:
  • 4x XP for catching Pokémon
  • 4x Stardust for catching Pokémon

Sprigatito Community Day

The opening Community Day of 2025 is scheduled for January 5, spotlighting Sprigatito, the beloved grassy starter Pokémon from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. From 2-5 PM local time, trainers will see a surge in Sprigatito spawns, providing ample opportunities to catch this charming Pokémon and possibly find its shiny variant.

Moreover, there will be Field and Timed Research tasks based on the event theme. Players will receive triple Stardust and double candy rewards upon catching Pokémon. When evolving Floragato into Meowscarada by 10 PM local time, trainers can also unlock the exclusive Charged Attack, Frenzy Plant!

Fashion Week Festivities

The much-awaited annual Pokemon Go Fashion Week will return from January 10-19. Keep an eye out for more details in the lead-up to the event!

Mega Gallade Raid Day

On January 11, players will witness the debut of a new Mega Pokémon during the Mega Gallade Raid Day. From 2-5 PM local time, trainers will have a chance to battle Mega Gallade in gyms. Defeating it will reward players with Mega Energy and heighten the possibility of encountering a shiny Gallade!

Moreover, during this event, trainers can hold up to 20 Remote Raid Passes at once and receive five additional free Raid Passes simply by spinning the Photo Disc at gyms.

Fashion Week: Team Go Rocket Takes Over

From January 15-19, the infamous Team Go Rocket will crash the festivities, turning Fashion Week into an exhilarating experience!

Shadow Raid Day Highlights

The grand finale of Fashion Week will be a special Shadow Raid Day on January 19.

Steeled Resolve Event

Mark your calendars for January 21-26 as Pokemon Go unveils the Steeled Resolve event. This exciting occasion will focus on steel-type Pokémon, with more details forthcoming.

Community Day Classic

The second Community Day for January is set for January 25. As this date approaches, Pokemon Go will reveal details about the featured Pokémon.

Lunar New Year Festivities

In conclusion, Pokemon Go will celebrate the Lunar New Year from January 29-February 2, offering fun activities and features for trainers to relish throughout this festive period!