Pokémon GO January 2025 Raid and Max Battle Guide: Conquer the Bosses!
Trainers, get ready for an exciting January in Pokémon GO! This guide covers the current Raid and Max Battle bosses, ensuring you're prepared to tackle the toughest challenges and catch incredible Pokémon. Remember that these events are subject to change, so check back often for updates!
Pokémon GO Raid Bosses (January 2025)
Raid lineups in Pokémon GO frequently rotate, reflecting seasonal changes and special events. Below are the scheduled Raid Bosses for January 2025. All times listed are 10 AM local time unless otherwise noted.
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 during 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 during Steeled Resolve and Lunar New Year events.)
Pokémon GO Max Battles (January 2025)
The Max Out season introduces Max Battles, where you face Dynamax bosses. Remember to collect Max Particles to participate! All times are 6 PM - 7 PM local time unless otherwise noted.
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 unannounced 1-Star Max Battles will be released in January.)
Max Mondays:
| Pokémon | Dates |
|---|---|
| Dynamax Machop |
January 6 |
 Dynamax Shiny Squirtle |
January 13 |
| Unannounced Max Battle Boss | January 20 |
| Unannounced Max Battle Boss | 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, Trainers!
(Last updated: 1/6/2025)
