Pokemon Go's Precious Paths season rolls on with a variety of events in January. In addition to a new assortment of Raid bosses and Spotlight Hours, this month will see the arrival of a handful of new Pokemon, including shiny Fidough and Shadow versions of Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie.
On top of that, the game will host two Community Days in January, and Unova's legendary dragons are returning to Gyms for a special Kyurem Fusion Day. The nefarious Team Go Rocket are also crashing the festivities later this month, culminating in a Shadow Raikou Raid Day event.
There are plenty of other activities on the horizon beyond that. You can read more about the biggest Pokemon Go events happening in January below.
A handful of legendary Pokemon from the Unova region will make another appearance in five-star Raids this month, including Genesect, Thundurus, and Tornadus. Mega Raids, meanwhile, will see the return of Mega Blaziken, Mega Sceptile, and Mega Ampharos, and Shadow Cresselia will periodically appear as a special Shadow Raid boss throughout the month.
You can see January's full Raid schedule below:
January 5-16
January 16-25
January 25-February 4
January 5-16
January 16-25
January 25-February 4
Weekends in January
Pokemon Go's weekly Spotlight Hour events return in January with a new batch of featured Pokemon and bonuses.
Every Tuesday evening from 6-7 PM local time, a select Pokemon will appear in the wild more frequently than usual, making this a good opportunity to fill out your Pokedex and stock up on candy. In addition, you'll earn an extra bonus for participating during the event, such as double XP or Stardust for catching Pokemon.
You can see January's full Spotlight Hour schedule below:
January 6
January 13
January 20
January 27
Pokemon Go is kicking the new year off with a Community Day Classic event, which takes place on January 4 and gives you another chance to catch the penguin Pokemon Piplup.
From 2-5 PM local time, Piplup will appear in the wild much more frequently, making this a great opportunity to catch some and stock up on Piplup candy. On top of that, you'll have increased odds of encountering a shiny Piplup.
As before, Piplup's final form, Empoleon, can also learn an event-exclusive move if you evolve one within a certain time frame. Every Prinplup that you evolve into Empoleon by 9 PM local time on January 4 will automatically learn the water-type Charged Attack Hydro Cannon.
Rounding out the event are a handful of bonuses. Any eggs that you place in Incubators during the event hours will hatch at a quarter of the distance they typically require. Incense and Lure Modules will also last longer than usual, and you may encounter a surprise when you take snapshots during the event.
Pokemon Go's first major event of the month is called Pinch Perfect, and it runs from January 6-11.
As part of the event, you'll have your first chance to catch the rock-type crab Pokemon Klawf. You'll be able to encounter one as a reward for completing Field and Timed Research tasks. Other crab Pokemon like Corphish, Dwebble, and Clauncher will also appear more frequently during the event, and shiny Dhelmise will be available for the first time.
Along with the featured Pokemon, a few bonuses will be active throughout the event. You'll earn double XP every time you catch a Pokemon, and you'll have increased odds of encountering shiny versions of Corphish, Dwebble, and Clauncher.
Wild Encounters
One-Star Raids
Three-Star Raids
Unova's three legendary dragons are returning to Raids for a Kyurem Fusion Day on January 10.
From 2-5 PM local time, Reshiram, Zekrom, and both fused forms of Kyurem will rotate in and out of Raids. Not only will you have an increased chance of encountering shiny versions of the legendaries, but you'll also earn Fusion Energy for successfully clearing a Raid, which can be used to change your Kyurem's form.
Along with the Raid bosses, a few bonuses will be active throughout the event. You can receive up to five additional Raid Passes for free when you spin the Photo Disc at Gyms, and the number of Remote Raid Passes you can hold will be increased temporarily to 20. The in-game shop will also offer an event ticket that grants you additional bonuses.
Electric types are taking charge in a High Zaptitude event from January 13-18.
Throughout the event, electric Pokemon like Chinchou, Helioptile, Toxel, and Tadbulb will be appearing in the wild or hatching from 2 km eggs more frequently. There will also be a series of Global Challenges. As you collectively work together with other players to complete these challenges, you will unlock additional rewards during the event, including the debut of the electric bird Pokemon Wattrel.
2 km Eggs
Level 1 Reward
Level 2 Rewards
Level 3 Rewards
The grass-type chimp Grookey is the star of this month's Community Day, which takes place on January 18.
From 2-5 PM local time, Grookey will appear more frequently than usual, and you'll have increased odds of encountering a shiny one.
As with other Community Day Pokemon, Grookey's final form will also be able to learn a special move if you evolve one within a certain time frame. Each Thwackey that you evolve before 9 PM local time will automatically learn the grass-type Charged Attack Frenzy Plant upon evolving into Rillaboom.
Finally, a variety of bonuses will be active during January's Community Day. You'll earn triple Stardust and double candy for catching Pokemon, and players level 31 and above will be twice as likely to get a candy XL. Additionally, any Incense and Lure Modules that you activate will last longer than usual, and trading Pokemon with other players will cost half as much Stardust.
The new year festivities continue with a Precious Pals event from January 20-25.
Throughout the event, adorable Pokemon like Zorua, Wimpod, and Espurr will appear in the wild more frequently, while Goldeen, Togepi, Happiny, and Riolu will be more likely to hatch from 2 km eggs. Shiny Fidough will also make its debut during the event, marking your first chance to catch one.
Along with the featured Pokemon, various bonuses will also be active throughout the event. You'll earn additional candy XL when walking with your buddy Pokemon, and some evolution requirements will be decreased temporarily, making it easier to evolve Eevee, Pancham, and Pawmot.
2 km Eggs
Limited-Time Evolution Requirements
Team Go Rocket is emerging from the shadows once again to take over the Precious Pals event from January 23-25.
Throughout the takeover, Team Go Rocket grunts will appear more frequently at PokeStops and in hot air balloons, and they'll have some new Shadow Pokemon at their command, including Shadow versions of Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie.
On top of that, there will be a new Field Research tasks and Collection Challenges to complete, as well as a Special Research quest that will lead to an encounter with Team Go Rocket boss Giovanni and a chance to rescue Shadow Thundurus.
Team Go Rocket's takeover will culminate with a Shadow Raid Day on January 24.
From 2-5 PM local time, Shadow Raikou will appear in Gyms as a Shadow Raid boss, and you'll have increased odds of encountering a shiny one. On top of that, you'll be able to receive up to five additional free Raid Passes when you spin the Photo Disc at Gyms, and the number of Remote Raids you can participate in will be increased temporarily to 20.
Pokemon Go is closing out January with an event called Into the Depths, which runs from January 27-February 1.
This event will mark your first chance to catch Glimmet, a rock- and poison-type Pokemon first introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. You'll be able to encounter one by completing Field and Timed Research tasks.
In addition to Glimmet, various Pokemon like Meditite, Dunsparce, and Yungoos will be appearing in the wild more frequently, while Diglett, Larvitar, Bagon, and Deino will be hatching from 7 km eggs. As an added bonus, eggs that are placed in Incubators during the event will hatch at half the distance they typically require.
7 km Eggs
To cap off the Into the Depths event, Pokemon Go will hold a Dynamax Weekend from January 31-February 1.
Throughout the weekend, Dynamax Ho-Oh will appear as a five-star Max Battle boss, making this your first chance to get this form of the legendary Pokemon. A free Timed Research questline will also be available starting January 26, which will offer various rewards including chances to catch Dynamax Kabuto.
Finally, a handful of bonuses will be active throughout the event. The number of Max Particles you can collect is being increased temporarily to 1,600. Power Spots will also refresh more frequently and distribute eight times the usual amount of Max Particles.
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On top of that, the game will host two Community Days in January, and Unova's legendary dragons are returning to Gyms for a special Kyurem Fusion Day. The nefarious Team Go Rocket are also crashing the festivities later this month, culminating in a Shadow Raikou Raid Day event.
There are plenty of other activities on the horizon beyond that. You can read more about the biggest Pokemon Go events happening in January below.
January Raid Schedule
A handful of legendary Pokemon from the Unova region will make another appearance in five-star Raids this month, including Genesect, Thundurus, and Tornadus. Mega Raids, meanwhile, will see the return of Mega Blaziken, Mega Sceptile, and Mega Ampharos, and Shadow Cresselia will periodically appear as a special Shadow Raid boss throughout the month.
You can see January's full Raid schedule below:
Five-Star Raids
January 5-16
- Genesect (Burn Drive)
- Genesect (Chill Drive)
January 16-25
- Thundurus (Incarnate Forme)
January 25-February 4
- Tornadus (Incarnate Forme)
Mega Raids
January 5-16
- Mega Blaziken
January 16-25
- Mega Sceptile
January 25-February 4
- Mega Ampharos
Shadow Raids
Weekends in January
- Shadow Cresselia
Max Battles
- Dynamax Drampa (January 5-11)
- Dynamax Caterpie (January 12-18)
- Dynamax Beldum (January 19-25)
- Dynamax Roggenrola (January 26-February 1)
January Spotlight Hours
Pokemon Go's weekly Spotlight Hour events return in January with a new batch of featured Pokemon and bonuses.
Every Tuesday evening from 6-7 PM local time, a select Pokemon will appear in the wild more frequently than usual, making this a good opportunity to fill out your Pokedex and stock up on candy. In addition, you'll earn an extra bonus for participating during the event, such as double XP or Stardust for catching Pokemon.
You can see January's full Spotlight Hour schedule below:
January 6
- Featured Pokemon: Barboach
- Bonus: 2x catch XP
January 13
- Featured Pokemon: Mareep
- Bonus: 2x evolution XP
January 20
- Featured Pokemon: Hatenna
- Bonus: 2x transfer candy
January 27
- Featured Pokemon: Foongus
- Bonus: 2x catch Stardust
January Community Day Classic
Pokemon Go is kicking the new year off with a Community Day Classic event, which takes place on January 4 and gives you another chance to catch the penguin Pokemon Piplup.
From 2-5 PM local time, Piplup will appear in the wild much more frequently, making this a great opportunity to catch some and stock up on Piplup candy. On top of that, you'll have increased odds of encountering a shiny Piplup.
As before, Piplup's final form, Empoleon, can also learn an event-exclusive move if you evolve one within a certain time frame. Every Prinplup that you evolve into Empoleon by 9 PM local time on January 4 will automatically learn the water-type Charged Attack Hydro Cannon.
Rounding out the event are a handful of bonuses. Any eggs that you place in Incubators during the event hours will hatch at a quarter of the distance they typically require. Incense and Lure Modules will also last longer than usual, and you may encounter a surprise when you take snapshots during the event.
Bonuses
- 1/4 egg hatch distance
- Incense will last for three hours (excluding Daily Adventure Incense)
- Lure Modules will last for one hour and may attract the featured Pokemon
- Take snapshots during Community Day for a surprise
Pinch Perfect
Pokemon Go's first major event of the month is called Pinch Perfect, and it runs from January 6-11.
As part of the event, you'll have your first chance to catch the rock-type crab Pokemon Klawf. You'll be able to encounter one as a reward for completing Field and Timed Research tasks. Other crab Pokemon like Corphish, Dwebble, and Clauncher will also appear more frequently during the event, and shiny Dhelmise will be available for the first time.
Along with the featured Pokemon, a few bonuses will be active throughout the event. You'll earn double XP every time you catch a Pokemon, and you'll have increased odds of encountering shiny versions of Corphish, Dwebble, and Clauncher.
Featured Pokemon
Wild Encounters
- Corphish
- Dwebble
- Clauncher
- Tirtouga
- Archen
One-Star Raids
- Corphish
- Dwebble
- Clauncher
Three-Star Raids
- Dhelmise
- Dondozo
Bonuses
- 2x XP for catching Pokemon
- Increased chance of encountering shiny versions of Corphish, Dwebble, and Clauncher
Kyurem Fusion Day
Unova's three legendary dragons are returning to Raids for a Kyurem Fusion Day on January 10.
From 2-5 PM local time, Reshiram, Zekrom, and both fused forms of Kyurem will rotate in and out of Raids. Not only will you have an increased chance of encountering shiny versions of the legendaries, but you'll also earn Fusion Energy for successfully clearing a Raid, which can be used to change your Kyurem's form.
Along with the Raid bosses, a few bonuses will be active throughout the event. You can receive up to five additional Raid Passes for free when you spin the Photo Disc at Gyms, and the number of Remote Raid Passes you can hold will be increased temporarily to 20. The in-game shop will also offer an event ticket that grants you additional bonuses.
Bonuses
- Reshiram, Zekrom, Black Kyurem, and White Kyurem will appear more frequently in Raids
- Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes when spinning the Photo Disc at Gyms
- Increased chance of encountering shiny versions of Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem in Raids
- Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 20 from January 9-10
High Zaptitude
Electric types are taking charge in a High Zaptitude event from January 13-18.
Throughout the event, electric Pokemon like Chinchou, Helioptile, Toxel, and Tadbulb will be appearing in the wild or hatching from 2 km eggs more frequently. There will also be a series of Global Challenges. As you collectively work together with other players to complete these challenges, you will unlock additional rewards during the event, including the debut of the electric bird Pokemon Wattrel.
Featured Pokemon
2 km Eggs
- Pichu
- Elekid
- Toxel
- Tadbulb
Bonuses
- Increased chance to hatch shiny Tadbulb
Global Challenges
Level 1 Reward
- 2x XP for catching Pokemon
Level 2 Rewards
- 2x Stardust for catching Pokemon
- Wattrel and Kilowattrel will make their debut in the wild and Field Research
Level 3 Rewards
- 2x XP for hatching Pokemon
- 2x Stardust for hatching Pokemon
January Community Day
The grass-type chimp Grookey is the star of this month's Community Day, which takes place on January 18.
From 2-5 PM local time, Grookey will appear more frequently than usual, and you'll have increased odds of encountering a shiny one.
As with other Community Day Pokemon, Grookey's final form will also be able to learn a special move if you evolve one within a certain time frame. Each Thwackey that you evolve before 9 PM local time will automatically learn the grass-type Charged Attack Frenzy Plant upon evolving into Rillaboom.
Finally, a variety of bonuses will be active during January's Community Day. You'll earn triple Stardust and double candy for catching Pokemon, and players level 31 and above will be twice as likely to get a candy XL. Additionally, any Incense and Lure Modules that you activate will last longer than usual, and trading Pokemon with other players will cost half as much Stardust.
Bonuses
- 3x Stardust for catching Pokemon
- 2x candy for catching Pokemon
- 2x chance to receive candy XL for catching Pokemon (players level 31 and above)
- Incense will last for three hours (excluding Daily Adventure Incense)
- Lure Modules will last for one hour and may attract the featured Pokemon
- One additional Special Trade can be made
- Trades will require 50 percent less Stardust
- Take snapshots during Community Day for a surprise
Precious Pals
The new year festivities continue with a Precious Pals event from January 20-25.
Throughout the event, adorable Pokemon like Zorua, Wimpod, and Espurr will appear in the wild more frequently, while Goldeen, Togepi, Happiny, and Riolu will be more likely to hatch from 2 km eggs. Shiny Fidough will also make its debut during the event, marking your first chance to catch one.
Along with the featured Pokemon, various bonuses will also be active throughout the event. You'll earn additional candy XL when walking with your buddy Pokemon, and some evolution requirements will be decreased temporarily, making it easier to evolve Eevee, Pancham, and Pawmot.
Featured Pokemon
2 km Eggs
- Goldeen
- Togepi
- Happiny
- Riolu
- Fidough
Bonuses
- Additional candy XL when walking with your buddy Pokemon
- Earn additional hearts with your buddy Pokemon
- Increased chance to encounter shiny Goldeen
- Increased chance to hatch shiny Goldeen and shiny Fidough
Limited-Time Evolution Requirements
- Evolve Eevee into Sylveon after earning 20 hearts with Eevee set as your buddy
- Evolve Pancham into Pangoro after catching 10 dark-type Pokemon with Pancham set as your buddy
- Evolve Pawmo into Pawmot after exploring 5 km with Pawmo set as your buddy
Precious Pals: Taken Over
Team Go Rocket is emerging from the shadows once again to take over the Precious Pals event from January 23-25.
Throughout the takeover, Team Go Rocket grunts will appear more frequently at PokeStops and in hot air balloons, and they'll have some new Shadow Pokemon at their command, including Shadow versions of Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie.
On top of that, there will be a new Field Research tasks and Collection Challenges to complete, as well as a Special Research quest that will lead to an encounter with Team Go Rocket boss Giovanni and a chance to rescue Shadow Thundurus.
Bonuses
- Team Go Rocket will appear more frequently at PokeStops and in balloons
- You can use a Charged TM to help a Shadow Pokemon forget the move Frustration
- Pokemon caught in one- and three-star Shadow Raids will have a wider variance of stats
Shadow Raikou Raid Day
Team Go Rocket's takeover will culminate with a Shadow Raid Day on January 24.
From 2-5 PM local time, Shadow Raikou will appear in Gyms as a Shadow Raid boss, and you'll have increased odds of encountering a shiny one. On top of that, you'll be able to receive up to five additional free Raid Passes when you spin the Photo Disc at Gyms, and the number of Remote Raids you can participate in will be increased temporarily to 20.
Bonuses
- Get up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms
- Increased chance to encounter shiny Raikou from Shadow Raids
- Remote Raid limit will be increased to 20 (from January 23-24)
Into The Depths
Pokemon Go is closing out January with an event called Into the Depths, which runs from January 27-February 1.
This event will mark your first chance to catch Glimmet, a rock- and poison-type Pokemon first introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. You'll be able to encounter one by completing Field and Timed Research tasks.
In addition to Glimmet, various Pokemon like Meditite, Dunsparce, and Yungoos will be appearing in the wild more frequently, while Diglett, Larvitar, Bagon, and Deino will be hatching from 7 km eggs. As an added bonus, eggs that are placed in Incubators during the event will hatch at half the distance they typically require.
Featured Pokemon
7 km Eggs
- Diglett
- Larvitar
- Bagon
- Deino
- Yungoos
Bonuses
- 3x XP from completing Routes
- 1/2 egg hatch distance
Dynamax Weekend
To cap off the Into the Depths event, Pokemon Go will hold a Dynamax Weekend from January 31-February 1.
Throughout the weekend, Dynamax Ho-Oh will appear as a five-star Max Battle boss, making this your first chance to get this form of the legendary Pokemon. A free Timed Research questline will also be available starting January 26, which will offer various rewards including chances to catch Dynamax Kabuto.
Finally, a handful of bonuses will be active throughout the event. The number of Max Particles you can collect is being increased temporarily to 1,600. Power Spots will also refresh more frequently and distribute eight times the usual amount of Max Particles.
Bonuses
- Max Particle collection limit increased to 1,600
- 1/4 adventuring distance to receive Max Particles
- Power Spots will refresh more frequently
- 8x Max Particles from Power Spots
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