Stay updated on the latest Pokémon GO Raid and Max Battle events! This guide details the current lineup of raid bosses and Dynamax battles scheduled for January 2025. Note that schedules are subject to change, so check back often for updates.
January 2025 Pokémon GO Raid Bosses
Raid encounters in Pokémon GO are regularly updated, offering a dynamic gameplay experience. Below is the current roster for January 2025:
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 indicated.
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 boss updates occur 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 upcoming events like Steeled Resolve and Lunar New Year.
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 |
Further 1-star raids may be introduced with Steeled Resolve and Lunar New Year events.
January 2025 Pokémon GO Max Battles
The Max Out season introduces Max Battles, featuring Dynamax bosses. Max Particles are required for participation.
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 revealed later in January.
Gigantamax Battles: No new Gigantamax battles announced for January 2025.
Max Mondays: Hour-long events at Power Spots featuring a specific Dynamax Pokémon (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. Happy raiding!
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Last updated: 1/6/2025
