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Pokémon GO Announces January Raids, Community Days, Events

by Zoe Feb 20,2025

Stay engaged and catch more Pokémon with Pokémon GO's jam-packed January events! This month offers a variety of opportunities to level up, boost Pokémon CP, and even learn exclusive moves. From Community Days and Spotlight Hours to Raid Days and themed events, there's something for every trainer.

Here's a comprehensive guide to all the exciting Pokémon GO events in January:

January's Pokémon GO Events Calendar

Maximize your event experience by stocking up on Berries and Poké Balls beforehand!

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)

Pokémon GO Spotlight Hours: These hour-long events occur every Tuesday from 6 pm to 7 pm local time. Don't miss your chance to snag Shiny Pokémon or power up your team!

  • 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

Pokémon GO Raid Hours: These Wednesday events run from 6 pm to 7 pm local time, offering opportunities to battle and catch powerful Raid Pokémon at Gyms.

  • 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

Prepare for a month of thrilling Pokémon GO adventures!