January 2026 Pokémon GO Events

January 2026 Pokémon GO events are a series of events for the first month of 2026. These are also activities scheduled 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 activities that will engage Trainers throughout the first month of the new year.

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January 2026 in Pokémon GO

Please note that the events and activities listed here exclude all in-person events in various cities.

Featured Pokémon for January 2026

Tornadus (Incarnate Forme)
Thundurus (Incarnate Forme)
Genesect (Burn Drive)
Genesect (Chill Drive)

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.
Pinch Perfect: Tuesday, January 6, at 10:00 a.m. local time to Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 8:00 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.
High Zaptitude: Tuesday, January 13, 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.
Precious Pals: Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time to Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Precious Pals – Taken Over: Friday, January 23, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. local time to Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
Shadow Raikou Raid Day: Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
Into the Depths: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time to Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Dynamax Ho-oh Max Battle Weekend: Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time. AND Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time.

Pokémon GO Dynamax Mondays

Dynamax Mondays
- Dynamax Drampa: Monday, January 5, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
- Dynamax Caterpie: Monday, January 12, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
- Dynamax Beldum: Monday, January 19, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
- Dynamax Roggenrola: 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 Drampa: January 5 – January 11
Dynamax Caterpie: January 12 – January 18
Dynamax Beldum: January 19 – January 25
Dynamax Roggenrola: January 26, 2026 – February 1, 2026

Mega Raids in January 2026

Mega Raids
- Mega Glalie: until Monday, January 5, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
- Mega Blaziken: Monday, January 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, January 16, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
- Mega Sceptile: Friday, January 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, January 25, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
- Mega Ampharos: Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, February 4, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

January 2026 Legendary Raids

Legendary Raids
- Blacephalon: until Monday, January 5, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
- Genesect (Burn Drive and Chill Drive): Monday, January 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, January 16, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
- Thundurus (Incarnate Forme): Friday, January 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, January 25, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
- Tornadus (Incarnate Forme): Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, February 4, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Shadow Legendary Raids: Shadow Cresselia will be appearing in Five-Star Shadow Raids throughout the month, from January 2, 2026, to February 1, 2026.

Pokémon GO Raid Hours: January 2026

Raid Hours
- Genesect (Burn Drive and Chill Drive): Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
- Genesect (Burn Drive and Chill Drive): Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
- Thundurus (Incarnate Forme): Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
- Tornadus (Incarnate Forme): Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.

January 2026 Pokémon GO Spotlight Hours

Spotlight Hours
- Barboach (2x Catch XP): Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
- Mareep (2x Evolution XP): Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
- Hatenna (2x Transfer Candy): Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
- Foongus (2x Catch Stardust): 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