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January Pokemon GO: Raids, Community Days, Events

Author:Kristen Update:May 28,2025

Pokémon GO is packed with exciting events throughout the month, designed to keep players engaged and rewarded. These events offer fantastic opportunities to level up, boost your Pokémon's CP, and even discover new moves during special occasions like Community Days.

As we kick off the new year, January is brimming with a variety of events including Spotlight Hours, Max Mondays, Community Days, and more. Here's a comprehensive guide to all the Pokémon GO events happening this month.

All January Raids, Community Days, and Events

During these events, players can earn more berries, items, and even encounter special Pokémon. To maximize your experience, make sure to stock up on berries and Pokéballs beforehand. Here's a detailed look at what January has in store:

Community Days

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

Raid Day Event

  • Mega Gallade Raid Day (January 11)

Unannounced Events

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

Pokémon GO Spotlight Hours

  • January 7: Voltorb & Hisuian Voltorb – 2x Catch Stardust
  • January 14: Roselia – 2x Catch XP
  • January 21: Paldean Wooper – 2x Catch Candy
  • January 28: Yungoos – 2x Transfer Candy

These Spotlight Hours occur every Tuesday from 6 pm to 7 pm local time and last for just an hour. Make sure to participate weekly to collect Shiny Pokémon and enhance your team's strength.

Pokémon GO Raid Hours

  • 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 are scheduled every Wednesday from 6 pm to 7 pm local time. Players can battle and attempt to catch the featured Pokémon at Gyms during these times.

These are all the exciting events lined up for January in Pokémon GO. Make sure to mark your calendar and prepare for a month full of adventure and rewards!