The month of January on Pokémon Go will be punctuated by Raids. Here is the calendar for everything you need to know about Battles and Mega Raids.
January is an emotional month in Pokémon Go with several events such as the New Year 2022, Mountains of Power and another event focusing on electricity and steel. As always, Raid Battles will spice up your gaming sessions with a plethora of prestigious creatures to capture.
When it comes to Raids, Trainers are lucky enough to be able to add powerful Legendary Pokémon like Regice and Heatran to their Pokédex. Without further ado, here’s everything you need to know about January Raids in Pokémon Go.
In Pokémon Go, Raids allow you to capture rare and powerful Pokémon.
Pokémon Go Raid Schedule for January 2022
Mega Raids
| Dated | Pokemon | |
| Thursday 23 December – Friday January 7 | Mega-Blizzaroi * |  |
| Friday January 7 – Tuesday February 1 | Mega-Ptera * | 
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5 star raids
| Dated | Pokemon | |
| Thursday December 16 – Friday January 7 | Kyurem * |  |
| Friday January 7 – Saturday January 15th | Heatran * | 
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| Saturday January 15th – Monday January 24 | Genesect – Shock Module | 
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| Monday January 24 – Tuesday February 1 | Regice * | 
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3-star raids
1 star raids
Raid Battles on Pokémon Go
Raid Battles occur when a Boss Pokémon takes control of an Arena. Raid Battles Bosses are very powerful. It is therefore 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.
However, the Raid Battles are worth it. In addition to earning special items, you will also have the chance to catch the Pokemon you beat. In the case of 5 Star Raids, these will be Legendaries that you can’t get anywhere else!
How do I get a Raid Pass in Pokémon Go?
You will need a Raid Pass to participate in these special fights. Note that you will be able to obtain it for free every day by rotating the PhotoDisc of an Arena. You can also buy them from the in-game store.
You can also use a Raid Pass remotely. We made a special guide to know everything about this very useful object on Pokémon Go which does not even require you to move!
How to catch the Pokémon Boss in Raid Battles on Pokémon Go?
The Honnor Ball may allow you to get a Boss Pokémon.
If you win the battle against a Raid Boss, you will have a chance to catch it. You will be given a set number of Honor Balls to use. Be careful, there is no guarantee that you will catch the Pokemon, especially if it is legendary. Here are some details to follow in order to increase the number of Honor Balls you will get
- Inflict a high quantity damage to 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 that will increase your chances of capturing Raid Bosses. Get a great shot and you will have the odds in your favor!
Here’s everything you need to know about this January Raids in Pokémon Go. Now that you have all the cards in your hands, it’s time to go out and capture a few Pokémon… and maybe even a Legendary!
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