Pokemon Go players can participate in 5-Star, 3-Star, and 1-Star Shadow Raids monthly in addition to normal Raids to catch some exceptional ‘mons for their collection. Here’s who will appear throughout January 2025.
Niantic introduced Shadow Raids to Pokemon Go as part of the Rising Shadows event in May 2023. Unlike normal Raids, this version features Shadow Pokemon at a Gym captured by Team Go Rocket.
Also, the Pokemon in these Raids are stronger than their normal counterparts, and battling them increases their attack and defense. You should use Purified Gems to subdue the Shadow Pokemon, which are crafted from Shadow Shards.
The month of January has a special lineup featuring Shadow Registeel. Keep reading for more information on this month’s Raid schedule.
Pokemon Go Shadow Raid bosses in January 2025
Pokemon Go’s 3-Star and 1-Star Shadow Raids appear daily for players. However, 5-Star Shadow Raids are only available during the weekend. Therefore, Shadow Registeel will spawn only on the weekends during the month of January.
Here are the creatures that will appear in Shadow Raids during January 2025:
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5-Star Raids
| SPRITE | POKEMON |
|---|---|
| Shadow Registeel* |
3-Star Raids
| POKEMON | POKEMON | POKEMON |
|---|---|---|
| Pinsir* | Sableye* | Mawile* |
1-Star Raids
| POKEMON | POKEMON | POKEMON | POKEMON |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machop* | Grimer* | Sudowoodo | Beldum* |
Pokemon marked with an ‘*’ can appear as Shiny.
How to join Shadow Raids in Pokemon Go
You’ll need to find a Gym overtaken by Team Go Rocket to participate in a Shadow Raid. Like other Raids, you’ll use Standard Raid Passes to participate, but Shadow Raids are unavailable remotely.
You can earn one Raid Pass daily by spinning the Photo Disc at any Gym. Additionally, you can purchase a Premium Raid Pass from the Shop.
That’s everything you need to know about the Shadow Raid bosses in January 2025. Check out our other Pokemon Go coverage, like the best Pokemon in Pokemon Go, the latest Spotlight Hour schedule, and all the current and upcoming Community Days.