The Max Monday Raid schedule for Pokemon Go has new options during January 2025 including a return of Kanto starters Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle. Here is everything to know about Max Monday Raid times and spotlights for the month.
Pokemon Go is gearing up for the Dual Destiny season and the New Year kick-off. Those who want to add to their super-sized lineup for these events can join in on special Raid Battles against Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokemon using Max Particles.
Just like during Pokemon Go’s Spotlight Hour, Max Mondays will feature one specific Dynamax or Gigantamax Raid for one hour on Monday evenings. Unlike Pokemon Go Community Days, there will be no Research Tickets or other bonuses during this hour of gameplay.
Here is everything to know about the January 2025 Max Monday schedule in Pokemon Go.
When is the next Max Monday? Date and Time
The next Max Monday will happen on January 6, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time. The featured Pokemon or these Max Raids will be Machop. Trainers will have the chance to encounter a Shiny one if they are lucky.
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Pokemon Go January 2025 Max Monday Schedule
Below are all the upcoming Max Monday featured Raids for January 2025:
| Max Raid Hour Date | Max Raid Hour Time | Max Raid Pokemon | Can It Be Shiny? |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 6 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Local Time | Dynamax Machop | Yes |
| January 13 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Local Time | Dynamax Squirtle | Yes |
| January 20 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Local Time | To be determined | – |
| January 27 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Local Time | To be determined | – |
| February 3 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Local Time | To be determined | – |
How to Prepare for the Machop Max Monday in Pokemon Go
To prepare for the Machop Max Monday on January 6, 2025, players will want to make sure they cover a few steps before the event. Here is what to do to make the most of the 60-minute time window.
- Make sure to gather up plenty of Max Particles. These are needed to enter the Max Raid battles.
- Plan to create a team of friends to help with these battles. Max Raids are still new, and they can be tricky without a big enough team.
- Be sure to level up your Dynamax-capable Pokemon ahead of Max Mondays. Only Dynamax Pokemon can join these battles.
Additionally, it is always good to have items like Star Pieces or Lucky Eggs on hand, to make the most out of the XP and Stardust earned when participating in Raids.
Every week will hold new battles for players to tackle in Pokemon Go, so be sure not to miss out when Max Monday hours kick off in your area. Don’t forget to stay updated with the Spotlight Hour schedule, the current Community Day, and all of the Raid Bosses and Shadow Raid bosses available.