January 2023 Pokemon GO: Raids, Community Days, and Events

Pokemon GO is packed with exciting events throughout the month, designed to keep players engaged and offer ample opportunities to earn rewards, level up, and even discover new Pokemon. These events are crucial for players aiming to increase their Pokemon's CP and learn exclusive moves during special occasions like Community Days. As we kick off the new year, January brings a lineup of events including Spotlight Hours, Max Mondays, Community Days, and more, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy. Here's a comprehensive guide to all the Pokemon GO events happening this month.

All January Raids, Community Days, and Events

During these events, players have the chance to collect more berries, items, and even encounter special Pokemon. To maximize the benefits of these events, it's wise to stock up on berries and Pokeballs beforehand. Here's a detailed rundown of January's events:

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 and last for just one hour. Participating in these weekly events is a great way to hunt for Shiny Pokemon and enhance 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 are held every Wednesday from 6 pm to 7 pm local time, giving players the chance to battle and potentially catch the Pokemon featured in Raid Battles at Gyms. This wraps up all the exciting events scheduled for January in Pokemon GO.