January 2026 Pokémon GO Events

January 2026 Pokémon GO events are a series of events planned for the first month of the year 2026. They are also activities scheduled for for the second month of the Precious Paths Season in Pokémon GO. The season will continue until March 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time. The January 2026 events feature a few main events and many activities to get Trainers engaged throughout the first month of the new year.

January 2026 in Pokémon GO

Please note that the events you will find here exclude all the in-person events in different cities. Most importantly, the content here is a developing news. All details will be provided shortly.

Featured Pokémon for January 2026

January 2026 Pokémon GO Events

• New Year’s 2026: continues until Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
• January 2026 Community Day Classic – Piplup: Sunday, January 4, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
• January 2026 Raid Day – Kyurem Fusion: Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
• Fashion Week 2026: Friday, January 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time to Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
• January 2026 Community Day – Grookey: Sunday, January 18, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
• Fashion Week 2026 – Taken Over: Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time to Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
• January 2026 Shadow Raid Day: Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
• Lunar New Year 2026: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time to Monday, February 2, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
• January 2026 Max Battle Day: Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time.

Pokémon GO Dynamax Mondays

• Dynamax Mondays
  • Dynamax ??: Monday, January 5, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
  • Dynamax ??: Monday, January 12, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
  • Dynamax ??: Monday, January 19, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
  • Dynamax ??: Monday, January 26, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.

January 2026 Pokémon GO Events – Dynamax Battles

The following Dynamax Pokémon will be available in Max Battles in their respective weeks. Also note, Power Spots featuring these Pokémon will be available from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time during the days of their respective weeks.

• Dynamax Omanyte: until January 4
• Dynamax ??: January 5 – January 11
• Dynamax ??: January 12 – January 18
• Dynamax ??: January 19 – January 25
• Dynamax ??: January 26, 2026 – February 1, 2026

Mega Raids in January 2026

• Mega Raids
  • Mega ??: Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Saturday, January 10, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
  • Mega ??: Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, January 19, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
  • Mega ??: Monday, January 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, January 28, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

January 2026 Legendary Raids

• Legendary Raids
  • ??: Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Saturday, January 10, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
  • ??: Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, January 19, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
  • ??: Monday, January 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, January 28, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
• Shadow Legendary Raids: Shadow ?? will be appearing in Five-Star Shadow Raids throughout the month, from January 2, 2026, to February 2, 2026. It’s shiny will also make its debut on January 2, 2026.

Pokémon GO Raid Hours: January 2026

• Raid Hours
  • ??: Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
  • ??: Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
  • ??: Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
  • ??: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.

January 2026 Pokémon GO Spotlight Hours

• Spotlight Hours
  • ?? (??): Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
  • ?? (??): Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
  • ?? (??): Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
  • ?? (??): Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.

January 2026 Pokémon GO Battle League

The following leagues will begin and end at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8) on the dates shown below.

• First week: until January 6
  • Great League: Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
  • Ultra League: Pokémon must be at or below 2,500 CP to enter.
  • Master League: No CP limit
• Second week: January 6 – January 13
  • Ultra League
  • Sunshine Cup: Great League Edition: Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only Normal-, Fire-, Grass-, and Ground-type Pokémon are eligible. Although Charizard is not allowed.
• Third week: January 13 – January 20
  • Master Premier: No CP limit. However, Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, and Ultra Beasts are NOT eligible.
  • Retro Cup: Great League Edition: Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Dark-, Steel-, and Fairy-type Pokémon are NOT eligible.
• Fourth week: January 20 – January 27
  • Great League: Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
  • Ultra Premier: Pokémon must be at or below 2,500 CP to enter. Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, and Ultra Beasts are NOT eligible.
• Fifth week: January 27 – February 3
  • Great League: Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
  • Ultra League: Pokémon must be at or below 2,500 CP to enter.
  • Master League: No CP limit

READ: GO Battle League Precious Paths Update: Most Important Details

Pokémon GO Ticketed Rewards for January 2026

• January 2026 GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe: Tuesday, January 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

These are the January 2026 Pokémon GO events! Make the best use of them.