Pokémon GO Max Mondays Schedule for January 2025: Key Dates and Events

In January 2025, Pokémon GO players have the exciting opportunity to partake in Max Monday events, where they can challenge a variety of Gigantamax Pokémon. These special Max Battles are available only once a week for a limited time, making it essential for trainers to be aware of the schedule and details to fully engage in the events. Additionally, many of these Max Mondays may feature the chance to encounter Shiny Pokémon, adding an intriguing element for collectors and battlers alike.

Max Mondays operate similarly to Raid Battles, showcasing formidable Gigantamax Pokémon that can be challenging to defeat. Players gradually accumulate Max Energy to fill their Max Meter, which enables their Pokémon to Dynamax. The Max Moves that can be executed during this transformation are crucial for securing victory against powerful opponents, making strategy an essential part of the battle.

Max Mondays Schedule For January 2025

Prepare to Face Multiple Strong Pokémon Each Week

Pokémon GO Dynamax Pokémon for Max Monday events

January 2025 will feature a series of four Max Mondays, beginning right where the December 2024 events concluded. Throughout the month, certain Pokémon, like Dynamax Cryogonal, may appear multiple times, while others will only have a single day of showcasing. Battling rarer Pokémon can be notably difficult, particularly when it involves starter Pokémon from various regions.

The table below highlights the upcoming Max Mondays, featuring the Pokémon you will encounter, their types, weaknesses, and Shiny availability:

Date	Time	Pokémon	Type(s)	Weaknesses	Shiny Availability
Monday, January 6th	6 PM to 7 PM (local time)	Machop Ghastly Cryogonal Wooloo Crabby	Fighting Ghost/Poison Ice Normal Water	Fairy, Flying, Psychic Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic Fire, Steel, Fighting, Rock Fighting Electric, Grass	Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Monday, January 13th	6 PM to 7 PM (local time)	Crabby Ghastly Squirtle Machop Cryogonal	Water Ghost/Poison Water Fighting Ice	Electric, Grass Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic Electric, Grass Fairy, Flying, Psychic Fire, Steel, Fighting, Rock	Yes Yes No No No
Monday, January 20th	6 PM to 7 PM (local time)	Charmander Beldum Scorbunny Cryogonal	Fire Steel/Psychic Fire Ice	Ground, Rock, Water Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground Ground, Rock, Water Fire, Steel, Fighting, Rock	Yes Yes No No
Monday, January 27th	6 PM to 7 PM (local time)	Bulbasaur Wooloo Grookey Cryogonal	Grass/Poison Normal Grass Ice	Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic Fighting Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison Fire, Steel, Fighting, Rock	Yes Yes No No

Some Pokémon featured in these Max Battles may be familiar to players, like Dynamax Charmander, offering a chance to refine battle strategies. However, the allure lies in encountering new and unique Pokémon. Trainers should prepare strategies for battles against those they’ve never faced before, especially since the dynamics may change each week.

Understanding Max Mondays

Explore Key Locations for Dynamax Battles

In contrast to hidden battles against Team Rocket leaders in Pokémon GO, Max Mondays provide clear opportunities for players to engage in Dynamax Battles during designated times. Each Max Monday runs from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, allowing a one-hour window to find and challenge Dynamax Pokémon. Although time is limited, once a battle is found, players can attempt rematches as many times as desired.

Familiarity with regular Raid battles will help players navigate Max Battles, as they occur at Power Spots—unique locations marked on the in-game map akin to PokéStops. It is essential for trainers to have at least one Dynamax Pokémon ready for these events, so checking your collection prior to the battles is critical.

During a Max Monday encounter, players can team up with up to three other trainers, each bringing up to three Dynamax Pokémon. The featured Pokémon may rotate throughout the event period, meaning a Dynamax Machop may later be replaced by Dynamax Ghastly, making it imperative to stay alert regarding the appearance timings of preferred Pokémon.

Gathering friends for these Max Battles can enhance your effectiveness unless you’re equipped with particularly strong Dynamax Pokémon. Each Max Monday throughout January 2025 in Pokémon GO introduces new challenges, promising an engaging experience that trainers won’t want to miss.

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