In Pokémon GO expect new events, raid hours, and spotlight hours in January 2026. Which ones? We will show you in the list.
January 2026 is approaching, bringing plenty of new dates in Pokémon GO. From spotlight hours to raid hours to various themed events, there are many opportunities to catch monsters.
Highlights are:
- The Fusion Day with Kyurem, bringing you two of the best Pokémon in the game
- The Pokémon GO debut of Klibbe in the event “The Perfect Trick”
- A Rocket takeover at the end of the month
The overview of all dates can be found in the following list. As always, possible shinies are marked with an asterisk*. If there is further information about events, it can be found under the corresponding links.
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All Events in January 2026
| Date | Events |
| January 2 – February 1 | Crypto Raids with Cresselia* |
| January 4 | Community Day Classic with Plinfa* |
| January 6 – 11 | The Perfect Trick |
| January 10 | Fusion Raid Day with Kyurem* |
| January 13 – 18 | High Zaptitude |
| January 18 | Community Day with Chimpep* |
| January 20 – 25 | Precious Pals |
| January 23 – 25 | Precious Pals: Takeover |
| January 24 | Crypto Raid Day |
| January 27 – February 1 | Into the Depths |
| January 31 – February 1 | Dynamax Weekend |
All Spotlight Hours in January 2026
| Date | Spotlight Hour |
| January 6 | Schmerbe* & double catch XP |
| January 13 | Voltilamm* & double evolution XP |
| January 20 | Hatenna* & double sending candy |
| January 27 | Tarnpignon* & double stardust bonus |
All Raid Hours in January 2026
| Date | Raid Hour |
| January 7 | Genesect* (Flame and Freeze Module) |
| January 14 | Genesect* (Flame and Freeze Module) |
| January 21 | Voltolos* (Incarnate Form) |
| January 28 | Boreos* (Incarnate Form) |
As soon as more information about the events becomes available, we will add it here. So check back regularly to find out what is happening in January! And if you want to know which Pokémon are really worth it: Here are all the top attackers in Pokémon GO in the list.
