Pokémon GO: January Raid Bosses Unveiled!

Stay updated on the latest Pokémon GO Raid and Max Battle events! This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the January 2025 lineup, including Mega Raids, Legendary Shadow Raids, 5-Star, 3-Star, and 1-Star Raids, as well as Max Battles and Max Mondays. Raid and Max Battle lineups are subject to change, so check back often for the most current information.

All Current Pokémon GO Raid Bosses (January 2025)

Raid encounters in Pokémon GO frequently rotate, reflecting seasonal changes and in-game events.

Mega Raids

Pokémon	Dates
Mega Lopunny	January 4- January 16
Mega Gallade	January 16 – January 24
Mega Medicham	January 24 – February 6

Mega Raid bosses rotate at 10 AM local time on the dates specified.

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

5-Star Raid bosses update at 10 AM local time on the specified dates.

3-Star Raids

Pokémon	Dates
Butterfree (Fashion Week costume)	January 10 – January 19
Dragonite (Fashion Week costume)	January 10 – January 19

Additional 3-Star Raids may be added with the 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

Additional 1-Star Raids may be added with the Steeled Resolve & Lunar New Year events.

All Current Max Battles in Pokémon GO (January 2025)

The Max Out season introduces Max Battles, featuring Dynamax bosses. Max Particles are required 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

Two additional 1-Star Max Battles will be announced later in January.

Gigantamax Battles

No new Gigantamax Battles are currently announced for January 2025.

Max Mondays in January

Hour-long Max Monday events feature a specific Dynamax Pokémon at all Power Spots (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 guide will be updated as new information becomes available. Check back regularly for the latest Pokémon GO Raid and Max Battle schedules!

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Last updated: 1/6/2025