Pokémon GO Events in January: Raids, Community Days, More

Author: Oliver Feb 19,2025

Pokemon GO's January Events: A Packed Month of Rewards and Shiny Encounters!

Stay engaged and boost your Pokemon collection with a jam-packed schedule of events throughout January in Pokemon GO. This month offers opportunities for leveling up, increasing Pokemon CP, and even learning exclusive moves during Community Days. Here's a complete rundown of the exciting activities:

These events offer increased chances to acquire berries, items, and special Pokemon. Remember to stock up on Poke Balls and berries beforehand to maximize your rewards.

Community Days:

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

Raid Day Event:

  • Mega Gallade Raid Day (January 11)

Other Notable 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)

Pokemon GO Spotlight Hours (6 pm – 7 pm local time, every Tuesday):

  • 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

Don't miss these hourly events for boosted rewards and a chance at Shiny Pokemon!

Pokemon GO Raid Hours (6 pm – 7 pm local time, every Wednesday):

  • 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

These Wednesday Raid Hours provide opportunities to battle and catch powerful Raid Pokemon at Gyms.

Prepare for an exciting month of Pokemon GO adventures! Mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic January filled with events and rewards.