Pokémon GO January 2025 Raid and Max Battle Guide
Pokémon GO raids remain a core gameplay feature, offering trainers the chance to team up and conquer challenging bosses for a shot at capturing Shadow, Mega, and Legendary Pokémon. This guide details the current raid and Max Battle bosses scheduled for January 2025. Remember that these lineups are subject to change, so check back often for updates.
January 2025 Raid Bosses
Raid Pokémon frequently rotate, influenced by seasonal changes and in-game events. Below are the scheduled Pokémon for January 2025 raids. All times listed are 10 AM local time unless otherwise specified.
Mega Raids
| Pokémon | Dates |
|---|---|
 Mega Lopunny |
January 4 – January 16 |
 Mega Gallade |
January 16 – January 24 |
 Mega Medicham |
January 24 – February 6 |
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 |
3-Star Raids
| Pokémon | Dates |
|---|---|
 Butterfree (Fashion Week costume) |
January 10 – January 19 |
 Dragonite (Fashion Week costume) |
January 10 – January 19 |
Note: Additional 3-Star raids may be added with the Steeled Resolve and 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 |
Note: Additional 1-Star raids may be added with the Steeled Resolve and Lunar New Year events.
January 2025 Max Battles
The Max Out season introduces Max Battles, featuring Dynamax boss battles. Max Particles are required to participate. All times listed are 6 PM-7 PM local time.
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 |
Note: Two additional 1-Star Max Battles will be announced later in January.
Max Mondays
| Pokémon | Dates |
|---|---|
| Dynamax Machop |
January 6 |
 Dynamax Squirtle |
January 13 |
| Unannounced Max Battle | January 20 |
| Unannounced Max Battle | January 27 |
Note: No new Gigantamax Battles are currently announced for January 2025.
This guide will be updated as new information becomes available. Happy raiding!
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Last updated: 1/6/2025
