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Get Ready: January Highlights in Pokémon GO

by Andrew Feb 20,2025

Stay engaged and earn exciting rewards in Pokémon GO's jam-packed January events! This month offers a fantastic lineup of opportunities to level up, boost Pokémon CP, and even learn exclusive moves. From Community Days and Spotlight Hours to Raid Days and themed events, there's something for every trainer.

Here's a comprehensive guide to all the Pokémon GO happenings in January:

January's Pokémon GO Events

Stock up on Berries and Poké Balls before these events begin to maximize your rewards and chances of catching special Pokémon!

Community Days:

  • Fidough Fetch (January 3rd – 7th)
  • Sprigatito Community Day (January 5th)

Raid Day Event:

  • Mega Gallade Raid Day (January 11th)

Other Notable Events:

  • Fashion Week (January 10th – 19th)
  • Fashion Week: Taken Over (January 15th – 19th)
  • Shadow Raid Day (January 19th)
  • Steeled Resolve (January 21st – 26th)
  • January Community Day Classic (January 25th)
  • Lunar New Year (January 29th – February 2nd)

Pokémon GO Spotlight Hours: These one-hour events run every Tuesday from 6 pm to 7 pm local time.

  • January 7th: Voltorb & Hisuian Voltorb – 2x Catch Stardust
  • January 14th: Roselia – 2x Catch XP
  • January 21st: Paldean Wooper – 2x Catch Candy
  • January 28th: Yungoos – 2x Transfer Candy

Pokémon GO Raid Hours: These events occur every Wednesday from 6 pm to 7 pm local time.

  • January 1st: Giratina Altered Forme
  • January 8th: Palkia
  • January 15th: Palkia
  • January 22nd: Deoxys Attack Forme & Deoxys Defense Forme
  • January 29th: Dialga
  • February 5th: Dialga

Don't miss out on these exciting events! Participate regularly to increase your chances of catching Shiny Pokémon and strengthening your team.

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