Current Pokemon GO Raid Bosses: Who Is Available in 5-Star, Mega, and Shadow Raids?

Discover January 2025’s Pokemon GO Raid Bosses, including 5-Star, Mega, and Shadow Raids, with tips for catching and battling!

Kickstarting January 2025 in Pokemon GO brings exciting Raid bosses across different tiers. Whether you’re hunting for Shinies, completing research tasks, or just enjoying battles, there’s a lot to explore. Let’s break it all down so you can plan your next raid adventure!

5-Star Raid Bosses

Get ready to challenge legendary Pokemon in January’s 5-Star Raids. Each boss appears on specific dates, so timing is everything.

Schedule for 5-Star Raids

• Giratina (Altered Forme)
  • Available: December 26 – January 4
  • Giratina Altered Forme is a strong Ghost- and Dragon-type boss.
• Palkia
  • Available: January 4 – January 16
  • This Water- and Dragon-type is a fan favorite and packs a punch.
• Deoxys (Attack and Defense Forme)
  • Available: January 16 – January 24
  • Both forms of Deoxys will test your skills in different ways.
• Dialga
  • Available: January 24 – February 6
  • A Steel- and Dragon-type powerhouse, Dialga can be quite the challenge.

Related: Palkia Raid Guide: Best Counters and Weaknesses in Pokemon GO

Mega Raid Bosses

Mega Raids this month feature exciting bosses that can also be Shiny. Make sure to stock up on Mega Energy for these encounters!

Schedule for Mega Raids

• Mega Lopunny
  • Available: January 4 – January 16
• Mega Gallade
  • Available: January 16 – January 24
• Mega Medicham
  • Available: January 24 – February 6

Each Mega boss brings unique challenges and rewards. Prepare your best counters to make these battles easier!

Shadow Raids

Shadow Raids offer a different kind of challenge, appearing daily for 1-Star and 3-Star tiers, while 5-Star Shadow Raids are limited to weekends. Throughout the Dual Destiny event, you will come across these Shadow raids in Pokemon GO.

5-Star Shadow Raids

• Shadow Registeel, Shadow Regirock, and Shadow Regice
  • Available: Saturdays and Sundays till March 4, 2025
  • All of these can be Shiny, so keep an eye out!

• Shadow Palkia
• Available: January 4 to January 16, 2025

3-Star Shadow Raids

• Pinsir
• Sableye
• Mawile

All of these can be Shiny, so keep an eye out!

1-Star Shadow Raids

• Machop
• Grimer
• Sudowoodo
• Beldum

Several of these Pokemon can also appear in their Shiny forms.

Related: How Do Remote Raids Work in Pokemon GO

Helpful Tips for Raids

• Use Remote Raid Passes if you can’t join raids in person.
• Focus on Shiny-hunting if you’re after rare variants of these Pokemon.
• 1-Star and 3-Star Raids are great for solo players, while 5-Star and Mega Raids often need teamwork.

With so many bosses available this January, there’s something for every trainer to enjoy. Grab your passes, build your best team, and have fun in the Raids!

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