The month of January will be punctuated by Raids on Pokémon Go. Here is the calendar to know everything about Battles and Mega Raids.
Raid Battles are one of the most engaging activities in Pokémon Go. These epic arena battles allow you to capture powerful Pokémon and even legendary creatures or Mega-Evolved Pokémon!
Discover the Pokémon currently present in Raids and the schedule for the coming weeks.
- Raid Calendar
- Dark Raid Calendar
- Raid Hours
- Raid Battles on Pokémon Go
- How to get a Raid Pass?
- How to catch the Boss Pokémon in Raid Battles?
In Pokémon Go, Raids allow you to capture rare and powerful Pokémon.
Pokémon Go Raid Calendar in January 2024
Mega Raids
| Pokémon | Dates | |
| Mega-Pharamp* | January 1 – January 10 | |
| Mega-Charmina* | January 10 – January 24 | |
| Mega-Steelix* | January 24 – January 31 | |
Pokémon available in Shiny version*
5 Star Raids / Legendary Raids
| Pokémon | Dates | |
| Cancrelove (Europe, Middle East, Africa and India) | January 1 – January 10 | |
| Mouscoto (Americas and Greenland) | January 1 – January 10 | |
| Cable (Asia-Pacific) | January 1 – January 10 | |
| Boreas (Totemic Form) | January 10 – January 17 | |
| Lightning (Forme Totémique) | January 17 – January 24 | |
| Landorus (Totemic Form) | January 24 – January 31 | |
Pokémon available in Shiny version*
3 Star Raids
| Pokémon | |||
| Lokhlass* | Peter* | Gueriaigle de Hisui* | Cerbyllin* |
Pokémon available in Shiny version*
1 Star Raids
| Pokémon | |||
| Hisui’s canines* | Rhinocorne* | Hisui plate* | Rocabot* |
Pokémon available in Shiny version*
Dark Raid Calendar
Dark Raids 5 stars
| Dark Pokémon | Dates | |
| Sulfur* | Every Saturday and Sunday | |
Pokémon available in Shiny version*
Dark Raids 3 stars
| Dark Pokémon | ||
| Porygon | Malossi | tenefix* |
Pokémon available in Shiny version*
Dark Raids 1 star
| Dark Pokémon | |||
| Osselait | Machoc* | Teddiursa* | Kraknoix |
Pokémon available in Shiny version*
Learn more about Dark Raids
Raid Hours
One day a week from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., a legendary Raid Pokémon is guaranteed to appear in Raids. Here are the Raid Hours programs:
- Wednesday January 3: Cancrelove, Mouscoto, Câbllifere
- Wednesday January 10: Boréas
- Wednesday 17 January: Lightning
- Wednesday January 24: Demeteros
Raid Battles on Pokémon Go
Raid Battles occur when a Boss Pokémon takes control of a Gym. Raid Battle Bosses are extremely powerful. It is therefore really recommended to team up with other trainers in order to achieve victory. There are four levels: 1 star, 3 stars, 5 stars and Mega Raids. The higher the level, the more difficult the fight will be and you will need help.
New types of Raids with unique characteristics occasionally spice up the Pokémon Go experience. Elite Raids are rare, but promise epic battles against exceptional Pokémon. Dark Raids allow you to face formidable Dark Pokémon in Gyms that Team Go Rocket has taken control of.
Raid battles offer significant advantages. Not only can you obtain unique items, but you also have the opportunity to capture the Pokémon you are battling. For 5-star level Raids, you will even have the chance to capture legendary Pokémon exclusive to these battles, unavailable by other means.
How to get a Raid Pass in Pokémon Go?
You will need a Raid Pass to participate in these special battles. Please note that you can obtain them for free every day by spinning the PhotoDisc of an Arena. You can also purchase them in the in-game store.
You can also use a Remote Raid Pass. We have produced aspecial guide to find out everything about this very useful item in Pokémon Go that doesn’t even require you to move!
How to catch the Boss Pokémon in Raid Battles on Pokémon Go?
The Honor Ball may allow you to obtain a Boss Pokémon.
If you win the battle against a Raid Boss, you will have a chance to catch it. You will receive a set number of Honor Balls to use. Be careful, there is no guarantee that you will catch the Pokémon, especially if it is legendary. Here are some details to follow in order to increase the number of Honor Balls you will obtain
- Deal a high amount of damage to the Raid Boss
- Your team must deal a large amount of damage to the Raid Boss
- Control the Arena in which the Raid takes place
- Participate in Raids with friends
You can also use Framby Berries or even Golden Framby Berries< a i=4> which will allow you to increase your chances of capturing Raid Bosses. Get an excellent throw and you will put all the chances in your favor!
If you want to know all the legendary Pokémon in the game, do not hesitate to look at our dedicated article which references all those available on Pokémon Go.
That’s everything you need to know about this October’s Raids on Pokémon Go. Now that you have all the cards in hand, it’s time to go out and capture some Pokémon… and maybe even a Legendary! Don’t hesitate to find our other Pokémon Go guides below:
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