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January Highlights: Pokemon GO Raids, Community Days, and Events

Author : Eleanor May 12,2025

Pokémon GO is kicking off the new year with a bang, offering a packed schedule of events to keep trainers engaged and rewarded. These monthly events are your golden ticket to level up, boost your Pokémon's CP, and even learn exclusive moves during special occasions like Community Days. It's all about enhancing your gaming experience and expanding your Pokémon collection.

This January, the game is brimming with excitement, featuring everything from Spotlight Hours to Max Mondays, Community Days, and beyond. Whether you're looking to snag some rare Pokémon or stock up on valuable items, there's something for every trainer. Here's the lowdown on all the Pokémon GO events for January:

All January Raids, Community Days, and Events

During these events, players have the chance to earn more berries, items, and encounter special Pokémon. It's wise to come prepared with plenty of berries and Pokéballs to maximize your event experience. Here's what you need to know about January's lineup:

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, offering a one-hour window to catch Shiny Pokémon and power up your team. Don't miss out on these weekly opportunities to enhance your Pokémon roster.

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 for Wednesdays from 6 pm to 7 pm local time, allowing trainers to battle and catch the featured Pokémon at Gyms. Make sure to join these events to tackle the Raid Battles and add these powerful Pokémon to your collection.

That's the full scoop on January's Pokémon GO events. Get ready to dive in, catch 'em all, and make the most of your Pokémon journey this month!

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