This January 2025, Pokémon GO trainers can engage in a variety of Raid and Max Battles. This guide details the current lineup of Raid Bosses and Dynamax/Gigantamax encounters. Remember, schedules are subject to change, so check back often for updates!
Current Pokémon GO Raid Bosses (January 2025)
Raid encounters in Pokémon GO frequently rotate. The following lists the Pokémon available in raids throughout January 2025.
Mega Raids
| Pokémon | Dates |
|---|---|
 Mega Lopunny |
January 4 – January 16 |
 Mega Gallade |
January 16 – January 24 |
 Mega Medicham |
January 24 – February 6 |
Mega Raids update at 10 AM local time.
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 |
5-Star Raids update at 10 AM local time.
3-Star Raids
| Pokémon | 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
| Pokémon | Dates |
|---|---|
 Shinx (Fashion Week costume) |
January 10 – January 19 |
 Minccino (Fashion Week costume) |
January 10 – January 19 |
 Furfrou |
January 10 – January 19 |
Additional 1-Star Raids may be added with the Steeled Resolve & Lunar New Year events.
Max Battles (January 2025)
The Max Out season introduces Max Battles, featuring Dynamax bosses. Max Particles are required to participate.
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 |
Two additional 1-Star Max Battles will be announced.
Gigantamax Battles: No new Gigantamax Battles announced for January 2025.
Max Mondays: Hour-long events (6 PM-7 PM local time) at all Power Spots featuring a specific Dynamax Pokémon.
| Pokémon | Dates |
|---|---|
| Dynamax Machop |
January 6 |
 Dynamax Squirtle |
January 13 |
| Unannounced Max Battle Boss | January 20 |
| Unannounced Max Battle Boss | January 27 |
This information is current as of January 6th, 2025. Check back for updates!
