Pokémon GO Content Update (January 2024): Raids,…

Pokémon GO's January content update is full of new Five-Star Raids, Mega Raids, Raid Hours, Spotlight Hours, and events. Here's a complete breakdown of what you can expect to see.

Pokemon GO Jan2024 — Here is a complete overview of the Pokémon GO content update in January 2024. | © Niantic

It's a new year in Pokémon GO! January will mark the second month of the 'Timeless Travels' season in the game.

With a new month upon us, you can expect a variety of new content in Pokémon GO such as refreshed raids, spotlight hours, events, and a whole lot more. Brace yourself for a stellar month ahead and an action-packed start to 2024.

In addition to this, you will be able to encounter the Therian Forme versions of Tornadus, Landorus, and Thundurus as they are this month's featured Pokémon. Prepare to encounter them in featured attacks.

We know you're excited about what lies ahead, so here's a complete overview of the January 2024 content update in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO Five-Star Raids

Five Star Raids Jan2023 — New Five-Star Raids are available during January in Pokémon GO. | © Niantic

Six Five-Star Raids will be available in Pokémon GO this month. They will start and end at 10 AM local time on the dates mentioned below.

Here are this month's Five-Star Raids:

January 1 – 10: Buzzwole (Only in the Americas and Greenland)
January 1 – 10: Xurkitree (Only in Asia-Pacific)
January 1 – 10: Pheromosa (Only in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India)
January 10 – 17: Tornadus (Therian Forme)
January 17 – 24: Thundurus (Therian Forme)
January 24 – 31: Landorus (Therian Forme)

If you are lucky, you may have a chance of obtaining a Shiny version of these Pokémon.

Pokémon GO Mega Raids

Mega Raids Jan2023 — Say hello to these Pokémon in this month's Mega Raids. | © Niantic

Three Mega Raids will be held in the coming month. Like Five-Star Raids, these Raids will start and end at 10 AM local time on the dates mentioned below.

Here are this month's Mega Raids:

January 1 – 10: Mega Ampharos
January 10 – 24: Mega Medicham
January 24 – 31: Mega Steelix

On top of these three Pokémon, Shadow Moltres will appear in Shadow Raids during weekends in January.

You have a chance of encountering a Shiny one if you are lucky.

Pokémon GO Raid Hours

Raid Hours January2023 — January is full of exciting Raid Hours. | © Niantic

Six Raid Hours will be held in January. As usual, these will take place between 6 – 7 PM local time.

Here are this month's Raid Hours:

January 3: Buzzwole (Only in the Americas and Greenland)
January 3: Xurkitree (Only in Asia-Pacific)
January 3: Pheromosa (Only in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India)
January 10: Tornadus (Therian Forme)
January 17: Thundurus (Therian Forme)
January 24: Landorus (Therian Forme)

In addition to this, Shadow Zapdos will appear in Shadow Raids during weekends this month.

You have a chance of encountering a Shiny one if you are lucky.

Pokémon GO Spotlight Hours

Spotlight Hours January2023 — Don't miss out on these special Pokémon during Spotlight Hours. | © Niantic

Five Spotlight Hours will be held this month. They will be held between 6 – 7 PM local time.

Here are January's Spotlight Hours:

January 2: Castform (2x Catch XP)
January 9: Eevee (2x Catch Candy)
January 16: Ralts (2x Transfer Candy)
January 23: Barboach (2x Evolution XP)
January 30: Foongus (2x Catch Stardust)

You have a chance of encountering a Shiny one if you are lucky. Besides this, you can also look at the in-game shop for the Eggs-pedition Access January ticket.