Pokémon GO enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to in the first month of the new year, with a variety of events designed to keep players engaged and rewarded. These events not only offer chances to level up and increase your Pokémon's CP but also introduce opportunities to teach your Pokémon exclusive moves during special occasions like Community Days.
January is packed with exciting events, including Spotlight Hours, Max Mondays, and Community Days, ensuring there's something for everyone. Here's a comprehensive rundown of what to expect in Pokémon GO this month.
All January Raids, Community Days, and Events
During these events, players can collect more berries, items, and even encounter special Pokémon. To maximize your experience, ensure you're stocked up on berries and Pokéballs. Here's what you need to know about January's events:
Community Days
- Fidough Fetch (January 3 – January 7)
- Sprigatito Community Day (January 5)
Raid Day Event
- Mega Gallade Raid Day (January 11)
Unannounced 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
- 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
These Spotlight Hours occur every Tuesday from 6 pm to 7 pm local time, lasting just one hour. It's crucial for players to participate weekly to hunt for Shiny Pokémon or enhance their existing Pokémon's strength.
Pokémon GO Raid Hours
- 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
Raid Hours are scheduled for every Wednesday from 6 pm to 7 pm local time, giving players the chance to battle and catch the featured Pokémon at Gyms. This sums up all the exciting events planned for January in Pokémon GO.
