January Pokemon GO Raids & Events

Pokemon GO hosts exciting monthly events that provide players with engaging activities, valuable rewards, and opportunities to encounter rare Pokémon. These special occasions help trainers strengthen their Pokémon collection while offering chances to obtain exclusive moves during occasions like Community Days.

January Event Lineup

The new year kicks off with an action-packed schedule featuring Spotlight Hours, Community Days, Raid Days, and other limited-time events. Below is the complete breakdown of January's Pokémon GO activities.

Community Days

• Fidough Fetch (January 3-7)
• Sprigatito Community Day (January 5)

Special Raid Events

• Mega Gallade Raid Day (January 11)

Featured Limited-Time Events

• Fashion Week (January 10-19)
• Fashion Week: Taken Over (January 15-19)
• Shadow Raid Day (January 19)
• Steeled Resolve (January 21-26)
• Community Day Classic (January 25)
• Lunar New Year Celebration (January 29-February 2)

Weekly Spotlight Hours

• January 7: Voltorb & Hisuian Voltorb – Double Catch Stardust
• January 14: Roselia – Double Catch XP
• January 21: Paldean Wooper – Double Catch Candy
• January 28: Yungoos – Double Transfer Candy

All Spotlight Hours occur every Tuesday from 6:00-7:00 PM local time, offering perfect opportunities to boost Pokémon stats or hunt for shiny variants.

Raid Hour Schedule

• January 1: Giratina Altered Forme
• January 8: Palkia
• January 15: Palkia
• January 22: Deoxys Attack Forme & Deoxys Defense Forme
• January 29: Dialga
• February 5: Dialga

Raid Hours take place every Wednesday from 6:00-7:00 PM local time, when legendary Pokémon appear more frequently in gym raids.

Trainers should prepare by stocking up on Pokéballs and berries to maximize their event participation rewards. Don't miss these exciting January events!