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Pokémon GO Raids: January 2025 Boss Guide

By EvelynFeb 08,2025

Stay updated on the latest Pokémon GO Raid and Max Battle events! This guide details the January 2025 lineup, including Mega Raids, Legendary Shadow Raids, 5-Star, 3-Star, and 1-Star Raids, plus Max Battles and Max Mondays. Note that some events, like Steeled Resolve and Lunar New Year, may add more raids later.

All Current Pokémon GO Raid Bosses (January 2025)

Raid lineups are dynamic, changing with seasons and events. This list reflects the current schedule.

Mega Raids

PokémonDates
mega-lopunny
Mega Lopunny
January 4- January 16
mega-gallade
Mega Gallade
January 16 – January 24
Mega Medicham
Mega Medicham
January 24 – February 6

Mega Raid bosses update at 10 AM local time.

Legendary Shadow Raids

PokémonDates
Registeel
Shadow Registeel
Weekends throughout January

5-Star Raids

PokémonDates
palkia
Palkia
January 4 – January 16
Deoxys Attack Forme
Deoxys (Attack Forme)
Defense Forme Deoxys
Deoxys (Defense Forme)
January 16 – January 24
dialga
Dialga
January 24 – February 6

5-Star Raid bosses update at 10 AM local time.

3-Star Raids

PokémonDates
butterfree
Butterfree (Fashion Week costume)
January 10 – January 19
dragonite
Dragonite (Fashion Week costume)
January 10 – January 19

1-Star Raids

PokémonDates
shinx
Shinx (Fashion Week costume)
January 10 – January 19
Minccino
Minccino (Fashion Week costume)
January 10 – January 19
furfrou
Furfrou
January 10 – January 19

Max Battles in Pokémon GO

The Max Out season introduces Max Battles. Collect Max Particles to participate!

1-Star Max Battles

PokémonDates
Machop
Dynamax Machop
January 6 – January 20
Gastly Pokemon
Dynamax Gastly
January 6 – January 20
Krabby
Dynamax Krabby
January 6 – January 20
Cryogonal
Dynamax Cryogonal
January 6 – February 3
Wooloo Pokemon
Dynamax Wooloo
January 6 – January 13, January 27 – February 3
squirtle
Dynamax Squirtle
January 13 – January 20
Charmander
Dynamax Charmander
January 20 – January 27
Scorbunny
Dynamax Scorbunny
January 20 – January 27
Beldum
Dynamax Beldum
January 20 – January 27
Grookey
Dynamax Grookey
January 27- February 3
Bulbasaur
Dynamax Bulbasaur
January 27- February 3

Two additional 1-Star Max Battles will be announced.

Gigantamax Battles

No new Gigantamax Battles are announced for January 2025.

Max Mondays

Hour-long events at all Power Spots featuring a specific Dynamax Pokémon (6 PM-7 PM local time).

PokémonDates
Machop
Dynamax Machop
January 6
Shiny Squirtle
Dynamax Squirtle
January 13
Unannounced Max Battle BossJanuary 20
Unannounced Max Battle BossJanuary 27

This guide will be updated as new information becomes available. Check back often! Pokémon GO is available now on mobile devices. (Last updated 1/6/2025)

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