In January 2025, Pokémon GO will introduce a new set of raid bosses. You can expect to see some strong Pokémon in tough 5-Star Raids. Like most five-star raids, these next raids will be incredibly challenging. This is an excellent month for those wanting to catch rare shiny Pokémon in Pokémon GO.
In addition to the strong 5-Star raids, there will also be many Mega raid bosses. What's cool is that you can face well-known Kanto Pokémon like Machop, Gastly, Krabby, and Squirtle during Max raids. With this variety of raid battles, planning ahead and deciding which Pokémon you want to catch is a good idea. December's Raid schedule was great, and it looks like January will continue to be good.
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All 5-Star Raid Bosses In January 2025
Who You Battle in Five-Star Raids
In January 2025, there will be a variety of tough opponents in Five-Star Raids in Pokémon GO. Trainers will be able to battle Pokémon like Palkia, both forms of Deoxys (Attack and Defense), and Dialga. Plus, trainers can take on Shadow Registeel during weekend raid events throughout the month. So make sure to be ready for who you want to face.
Pokémon GO: Mega Lopunny Raid Guide (Best Counters & Weaknesses)
Mega Lopunny makes its return in Pokémon GO, but can easily be defeated in small groups if you select the right Psychic counters to face it.
Below is a table with the dates, the Pokémon, and their weaknesses. Keep in mind that December's raid Giratina (Altered) will continue until January 4, 2025.
Dates |
Pokémon |
Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|
January 4 to January 16 |
Palkia (can be Shiny) |
Dragon, Fairy |
January 16 to January 24 |
Attack Forme Deoxys (can be Shiny) |
Bug, Dark, Ghost |
January 16 to January 24 |
Defense Forme Deoxys (can be Shiny) |
Bug, Dark, Ghost |
As you can see, the raids start on January 4, 2025, and will end in February. That's likely when a new raid schedule will start, so you won't need to worry about a lack of content. Also, every Pokémon has a chance to be shiny, which is excellent for every trainer involved.
Mega Raid Bosses In January 2025
Who You Face In Mega Raids
Throughout January 2025, there will be three Mega Raid Bosses for you to face in Pokémon GO. The first is Mega Lopunny, followed by Mega Gallade, and then Mega Medicham. Some months have more to face, but fewer Pokémon means more opportunities to face them. These will each have a chance of being shiny, so you could get very lucky.
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The table below shows the Pokémon, dates, and the Pokémon's weaknesses. that December's raid Mega Abomasnow will continue until January 4, 2025.
Dates |
Pokémon |
Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|
January 4 to 16 |
Mega Lopunny (can be shiny) |
Fighting |
January 16 to 24 |
Mega Gallade (can be shiny) |
Flying, Ghost, Fairy |
January 24 to Feb 6 |
Mega Medicham (can be shiny) |
Flying, Ghost, Fairy |
While Mega Lopunny doesn't have many weaknesses, the one weakness is fighting, which is not hard to find in Pokémon GO. The other two have flying as a main weakness, which is also easier to find. This should be a much easier month to get the raids done.
Despite not looking like much, Mega Raid Bosses are some of the toughest enemies in Pokémon GO. Some players like to take them on alone because that's cool, but it's not the easiest. Instead, a group of other players and fight them yourself. My first mega raid win had 20 players together, and I was the weakest, but a group of six or more should be good.
Max Raid Bosses In January 2025
The Bosses Players Take On In Max Raids
It feels like Pokémon GO keeps switching from the Kanto region to the Galar region, but it seems like that's how things are going right now. You're going to see a lot of Kanto region Pokémon coming in this month, but that may change as more Pokémon are revealed as the month goes on.
Dates |
Pokémon |
Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|
Jan 6 to Jan 13 |
Machop, Gastly, Krabby, Wooloo, Cryogonal |
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Jan 13 to Jan 20 |
Machop, Gastly, Krabby, Squirtle, Cryogonal |
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Jan 20 to Jan 27 |
Charmander, Beldum, Cryogonal, and Scorbunny |
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Jan 27 to Feb 3 |
Bulbasaur, Wooloo, Cryogonal, and Grookey |
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These raids will start on January 3, 2025, and end in February. There are already plenty of them announced, so you will have a lot to do, thanks to a new year of battles. Pay attention to the weaknesses to alter your team to best fight each Pokémon.
Pokémon GO: Holiday Part 2 Event Guide
Pokémon GO's Holiday Part 2 Event will be here soon, so it's a good idea for trainers to catch up on a guide so they know what to expect.
Keep in mind that some Pokémon get revealed for a limited time as the month goes on. So, there may be chances of getting other Pokémon that haven't been announced. This happened before during raids in October 2024 and will likely happen in January. However, it's always best to be prepared even if it doesn't.
Shadow Raid Bosses In January 2025
A Rarely Used Shadow Boss
In January, you can battle Shadow Registeel in special raids on weekends. This Legendary Shadow Pokémon will only be available during these events, so make sure to prepare if you want a chance to catch it. Also, that you can't use Remote Raid es for these Shadow Raids. While it doesn't seem like much, it's a great thing to do if you're tired of the above-mentioned raids.
Make sure to get a bunch of Purified Gems if you want to Shadow Raids. These gems are important for calming down the angry Shadow Pokémon you’ll face. You can create Purified Gems by combining four Shadow Shards, which you get by defeating Team GO Rocket grunts and Shadow Raid Bosses.
Shadow Registeel is a powerful Steel-type Pokémon. Its improved Shadow form makes it powerful, but it still has weaknesses. Registeel's weaknesses stem from its Steel typing because it's heavily susceptible to Fire, Fighting, and Ground-type attacks. A raid team focused on these types would be smart. Despite its high defense, exploiting these weaknesses will help you chip away at its health. that Shadow Pokémon's defense is lowered as its offense is raised. So powerful moves of these types will quickly drain its health bar in Pokémon GO.
Source: Niantic
Pokémon GO
- Released
- July 6, 2016
- ESRB
- e
- Developer(s)
- Niantic, The Pokemon Company
- Publisher(s)
- Niantic
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- ios, andriod
- Cross Save
- yes
- Franchise
- Pokemon
- Platform(s)
- iOS, Android
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