Pokemon GO enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to as the new year kicks off with a packed schedule of engaging events. These events not only keep the community buzzing but also offer numerous opportunities to earn rewards, level up, and even catch new Pokemon. During special occasions like Community Days, players can unlock exclusive moves for their Pokemon, adding a unique twist to their gameplay and enhancing their Pokemon's combat prowess.
This month, the first of the year, is filled with a variety of events ranging from Spotlight Hours and Max Mondays to Community Days and more. Here's a comprehensive rundown of what Pokemon GO has in store for January:
All January Raids, Community Days, and Events
These events offer players the chance to collect more berries, items, and special Pokemon. To maximize your experience, make sure to stock up on berries and Pokeballs beforehand. Here's everything you need to know about January's lineup:
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)
Pokemon 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. They last for just one hour, so be sure to participate weekly to catch Shiny Pokemon or boost your Pokemon's strength.
Pokemon 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 take place every Wednesday from 6 pm to 7 pm local time. During these hours, players can battle and attempt to catch the featured Pokemon at Gyms. This wraps up the exciting lineup of events for January in Pokemon GO.