Pokémon GO Raid Bosses: Latest Updates for January 2025

Stay updated on the latest Pokemon GO Raid and Max Battle events! This guide details the current lineup of raid bosses and Dynamax battles for January 2025. Remember that these events are subject to change, so check back often for updates.

Current Pokemon GO Raid Bosses (January 2025)

Raid encounters in Pokemon GO are regularly refreshed, offering a dynamic gameplay experience. The following list showcases the scheduled Raid Bosses for January 2025.

Mega Raids

Pokemon	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

Pokemon	Dates
Shadow Registeel	Weekends throughout January

5-Star Raids

Pokemon	Dates
Palkia	January 4 – January 16
Deoxys (Attack Forme) Deoxys (Defense Forme)	January 16 – January 24
Dialga	January 24 – February 6

5-star raids update at 10 AM local time on the specified dates.

3-Star Raids

Pokemon	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 the Steeled Resolve & Lunar New Year events.

1-Star Raids

Pokemon	Dates
Shinx (Fashion Week costume)	January 10 – January 19
Mincinno (Fashion Week costume)	January 10 – January 19
Furfrou	January 10 – January 19

Further 1-star raids may be introduced with the Steeled Resolve & Lunar New Year events.

Max Battles in Pokemon GO

The Max Out season introduces Max Battles, featuring Dynamax bosses. Max Particles are required to participate.

1-Star Max Battles

Pokemon	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 scheduled for January 2025.

Max Mondays

Hour-long Max Monday events feature a specific Dynamax Pokémon at all Power Spots (6 PM-7 PM local time).

Pokemon	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, Trainers!

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Last updated: 1/6/2025