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)
| 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!
Pokémon GO is available now on mobile devices.
Last updated: 1/6/2025
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