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

Author : Charlotte Mar 14,2025

Pokémon GO keeps its players engaged with a packed calendar of exciting events throughout the month, offering opportunities to earn rewards, catch new Pokémon, and boost their Pokémon's Combat Power (CP). These events are crucial for leveling up and learning unique moves—some moves are only available during limited-time events like Community Days.

January is bursting with activities! From Spotlight Hours and Max Mondays to Community Days and more, there's something for every trainer. Here's a comprehensive guide to all the Pokémon GO events this January:

All January Raids, Community Days, and Events

Pokémon GO January Events

These events offer increased chances to collect valuable items like Berries and Poké Balls, and of course, the chance to catch special Pokémon. Stock up on supplies beforehand to maximize your event experience!

Community Days

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

Raid Day Event

  • Mega Gallade Raid Day (January 11)

Other 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 run every Tuesday from 6 pm to 7 pm local time. Don't miss out on boosting your Stardust, XP, or Candy!

  • 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

Raid Hours take place every Wednesday from 6 pm to 7 pm local time, offering chances to battle and catch powerful 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

That's your complete rundown of January's Pokémon GO events! Get ready to catch 'em all!