January 2023 Pokemon GO: Raids, Community Days, Events

Pokemon GO keeps its player base buzzing with a variety of events throughout the month, offering exciting opportunities to earn rewards, level up, and even catch new Pokemon. These events are not just fun; they're essential for enhancing your Pokemon's CP and uncovering special moves available only during limited-time events like Community Days.

As we kick off the new year, January is packed with a diverse lineup of events, including Spotlight Hours, Max Mondays, Community Days, and more. Here’s your comprehensive guide to all the Pokemon GO events happening this month:

All January Raids, Community Days, and Events

During these events, players can stock up on berries, items, and possibly encounter special Pokemon. It's wise to prepare in advance with plenty of berries and Pokeballs to maximize your event experience. Here's what you need to know about 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, providing a one-hour window for players to participate, hunt for Shiny Pokemon, and boost their 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 scheduled for Wednesdays from 6 pm to 7 pm local time, giving players the chance to battle and potentially catch the featured Pokemon at Gyms. This wraps up all the exciting events planned for January in Pokemon GO.