Pokémon GO keeps its dedicated trainers engaged with a packed calendar of exciting events throughout the month, offering chances to earn more rewards, catch new Pokémon, and power up existing ones. These events are crucial for leveling up and boosting your Pokémon's Combat Power (CP). Some events, like Community Days, even introduce special moves that your Pokémon can learn only during that limited time.
January is bursting with activities! From Spotlight Hours and Max Mondays to Community Days and more, there's something for every trainer. Here's a comprehensive guide to all the Pokémon GO events in January:
All January Raids, Community Days, and Events

These events offer increased chances to collect berries, items, and even special Pokémon. Remember to stock up on berries and Poké Balls beforehand to maximize your rewards!
Community Days
- Fidough Fetch (January 3 – January 7)
- Sprigatito Community Day (January 5)
Raid Day Event
- Mega Gallade Raid Day (January 11)
Other 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)
Pokémon 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
Spotlight Hours run every Tuesday from 6 pm to 7 pm local time. Don't miss these weekly opportunities to catch Shiny Pokémon and strengthen your team!
Pokémon 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. Battle the featured Pokémon at Gyms and try to catch them afterwards!
That's your complete rundown of January's Pokémon GO events. Get ready for a month of exciting adventures!