Stay updated on the latest Pokémon GO Raid and Max Battle events for January 2025! This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the scheduled encounters, including Mega Raids, Legendary Shadow Raids, 5-Star, 3-Star, and 1-Star Raids, as well as Max Battles and Max Mondays.
January 2025 Pokémon GO Raid Bosses
Raid lineups in Pokémon GO are dynamic, changing frequently with new seasons and events. The following details reflect the current schedule for January 2025. All times listed are 10 AM local time unless otherwise specified.
Mega Raids:
| Pokémon | Dates |
|---|---|
Mega Lopunny | January 4- January 16 |
Mega Gallade | January 16 – January 24 |
Mega Medicham | January 24 – February 6 |
Legendary Shadow Raids:
| Pokémon | Dates |
|---|---|
Shadow Registeel | Weekends throughout January |
5-Star Raids:
| Pokémon | Dates |
|---|---|
Palkia | January 4 – January 16 |
Deoxys (Attack Forme) Deoxys (Defense Forme) | January 16 – January 24 |
Dialga | January 24 – February 6 |
3-Star Raids:
| Pokémon | Dates |
|---|---|
Butterfree (Fashion Week costume) | January 10 – January 19 |
Dragonite (Fashion Week costume) | January 10 – January 19 |
Note: Additional 3-Star Raids may be added with Steeled Resolve & Lunar New Year events.
1-Star Raids:
| Pokémon | Dates |
|---|---|
Shinx (Fashion Week costume) | January 10 – January 19 |
Minccino (Fashion Week costume) | January 10 – January 19 |
Furfrou | January 10 – January 19 |
Note: Additional 1-Star Raids may be added with Steeled Resolve & Lunar New Year events.
January 2025 Pokémon GO Max Battles
The Max Out season introduces Max Battles, featuring Dynamax bosses. Collect Max Particles to participate!
1-Star Max Battles:
| Pokémon | Dates |
|---|---|
Dynamax Machop | January 6 – January 20 |
Dynamax Gastly | January 6 – January 20 |
Dynamax Krabby | January 6 – January 20 |
Dynamax Cryogonal | January 6 – February 3 |
Dynamax Wooloo | January 6 – January 13 January 27 – February 3 |
Dynamax Squirtle | January 13 – January 20 |
Dynamax Charmander | January 20 – January 27 |
Dynamax Scorbunny | January 20 – January 27 |
Dynamax Beldum | January 20 – January 27 |
Dynamax Grookey | January 27- February 3 |
Dynamax Bulbasaur | January 27- February 3 |
Note: Two unannounced Max Battles will be released in January.
Gigantamax Battles: No new Gigantamax battles announced for January 2025.
Max Mondays: (6 PM-7 PM local time)
| Pokémon | Dates |
|---|---|
Dynamax Machop | January 6 |
Dynamax Squirtle | January 13 |
| Unannounced Max Battle Boss | January 20 |
| Unannounced Max Battle Boss | January 27 |
This information is current as of January 6th, 2025. Check back for updates! Pokémon GO is available now on mobile devices.

Mega Lopunny
Mega Gallade
Mega Medicham
Shadow Registeel
Palkia
Deoxys (Attack Forme)
Deoxys (Defense Forme)
Dialga
Butterfree (Fashion Week costume)
Dragonite (Fashion Week costume)
Shinx (Fashion Week costume)
Minccino (Fashion Week costume)
Furfrou
Dynamax Machop
Dynamax Gastly
Dynamax Krabby
Dynamax Cryogonal
Dynamax Wooloo
Dynamax Squirtle
Dynamax Charmander
Dynamax Scorbunny
Dynamax Beldum
Dynamax Grookey
Dynamax Bulbasaur
Dynamax Squirtle