Pokémon GO keeps its community buzzing with a variety of events throughout the month, designed to engage players and offer them the chance to earn more rewards and encounter new Pokémon. These events not only help players level up but also increase the CP (Combat Power) of their Pokémon. During special occasions like Community Days, players can unlock exclusive moves for their Pokémon, adding a unique twist to their gameplay.
As we kick off the new year, January is packed with exciting events including Spotlight Hours, Max Mondays, Community Days, and more. Here's a comprehensive guide to all the Pokémon GO events happening this month:
All January Raids, Community Days, and Events
During these events, players can earn additional berries, items, and even encounter special Pokémon. To maximize your event experience, make sure you have enough berries and Poké Balls on hand. Here's everything 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 and last for just one hour. Participating in these weekly events is key for collecting Shiny Pokémon or powering up your team.
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 every Wednesday from 6 pm to 7 pm local time, giving players the chance to battle and catch the featured Pokémon at Gyms. This wraps up the exciting lineup of events for January in Pokémon GO.
