Stay updated on the latest Pokémon GO Raid and Max Battle events! This guide details the current lineup of Raid Bosses and Dynamax encounters scheduled for January 2025. Remember, these events are subject to change, so check back often for updates.
Current Pokémon GO Raid Bosses (January 2025)
Raid encounters in Pokémon GO are regularly updated. The following lists the scheduled Pokémon 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 rotations occur at 10 AM local time on the specified dates.
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 updates are at 10 AM local time on the listed 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 announced for Steeled Resolve and Lunar New Year events.
Max Battles in Pokémon GO
The Max Out season introduces Max Battles, featuring Dynamax Pokémon. Collect Max Particles 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 revealed later in January.
Gigantamax Battles
No new Gigantamax Battles are currently announced for January 2025.
Max Mondays
Hour-long Max Monday events feature a different 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. Happy raiding!
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Last updated: 1/6/2025
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