Here we go! 2021 is basically over, and 2022 is looming large on the nearby horizon, and Niantic has given us our basic road-map for the month. New events and raid bosses await, so let's get into it!
January 2022 Research Breakthrough
Research Start | Research End |
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January 1, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. PST | February 1, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. PST |
Steelix has some utility in PvP, but this isn't a super exciting pickup for the month. The more important part of this breakthrough is the fact that it also gives Mega Steelix Energy. And while Mega Steelix is definitely notthe best Mega Evolution, it does tend to last for a very long time.
Five Star and Mega Raid Bosses
Raids Start: Current
Raids End: Friday, January 7, 2022
Shiny Kyurem is currently available
Raids Start: January 7, 2022
Raids End: January 15, 2022
Raids Start: January 15, 2022
Raids End: January 24, 2022
This will be the debut of Genesect - Shock Drive.
Raids Start: January 24, 2022
Raids End: February 1, 2022
Mega Raids
Raids Start: Current
Raids End: January 7, 2022
Raids Start: January 7, 2022
Raids End: February 1, 2022
This will mark the introduction of Mega Aerodactyl
Spotlight Hours
Spotlight Period | Bonus |
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Tuesday, Jnauary 4, 2021, 6:00-7:00 p.m. local time | 2x Transfer Candy |
Spotlight Period | Bonus |
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Tuesday, January 11, 2021, 6:00-7:00 p.m. local time | 2x Catch Stardust |
Spotlight Period | Bonus |
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Tuesday, January 18, 2021, 6:00-7:00 p.m. local time | 2x Catch Candy |
Spotlight Period | Bonus |
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Tuesday, January 25, 2021, 6:00-7:00 p.m. local time | 2x Transfer Candy |
January Events
While it's likely that this is not a complete list, Niantic has given us information on at least a few upcoming events:
Event Start | Event End |
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December 31, 2021 | January 4, 2022 |
Event Start | Event End |
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January 7, 2022 | January 13, 2022 |
Event Start | Event End |
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January 19, 2022 | February 1, 2022 |
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January Research Breakthrough rewards
Saturday, January 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. to Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8).
Onix
Steelix Mega Energy
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Weekly 1 PokéCoin bundles
Every Monday in January, a one-time-purchase bundle containing a Remote Raid Pass and other items will be available in the shop for 1 PokéCoin.
Featured Pokémon in raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids throughout January.
Five-Star Raids
Regice and Heatran will be returning to five-star raids this January! Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, Genesect with a Shock Drive will be appearing in five-star raids!
Please note: Raid rotations start and end at 10:00 a.m. local time on the dates listed.
Until Friday, January 7, 2022
Kyurem
Friday, January 7, 2022, to Saturday, January 15, 2022
Heatran
Saturday, January 15, 2022 to Monday, January 24, 2022
Genesect (Shock Drive)*
Monday, January 24, 2022, to Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Regice
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
* Genesect (Shock Drive) caught during this period will know the attack Techno Blast
Mega Raids
For the first time in Pokémon GO, Mega Aerodactyl will be appearing in Mega Raids!
Please note: Raid rotations all start and end at 10:00 a.m. local time on the dates listed.
Until Friday, January 7, 2022
Mega Abomasnow
Friday, January 7, 2022, to Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Mega Aerodactyl
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Raid Hours
Every Wednesday in January, a Raid Hour event will occur from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. The following Pokémon will be featured.
January 5: Kyurem
January 12: Heatran
January 19: Genesect (Shock Drive)
January 26: Regice
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Pokémon Spotlight Hours
In the month of January, Pokémon Spotlight Hour will take place every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, and each will spotlight a different Pokémon and a special bonus!
January 4: Solosis | 2× Transfer Candy
January 11: Diglett | 2× Catch Stardust
January 18: Plusle | 2× Catch Candy
January 25: Minun | 2× Transfer Candy
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
January Community Day
Join us on Sunday, January 16, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time for a Community Day event featuring Spheal, the Clap Pokémon!
Spheal will be appearing more frequently in the wild. Evolve Sealeo (Spheal’s Evolution) during the event or up to two hours afterward to get a Walrein that knows the Charged Attack Icicle Spear and Fast Attack Powder Snow.
For more details, check out the January Community Day blog.
Upcoming events
Stay tuned for details about these upcoming events.
- New Year’s Event: From Friday, December 31, 2021, at 10:00 p.m. to Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time, ring in the new year with Pokémon in new costumes and snazzy new avatar items!
- Mountains of Power: From Friday, January 7, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, January 13, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time, work with Spark to activate the second part of the mysterious door by journeying through terrain reminiscent of the mountains found in regions like Johto and Sinnoh.
- Electric- and Steel-themed event inspired by the Kanto Power Plant: From Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time to Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time, continue working with Spark to gather up some electrifying Pokémon to activate the final part of the mysterious door. It seems that some nefarious forces have also caught wind of the door and the power it may contain...
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—The Pokémon GO team