Keeping an eye on the Max Battle schedule is handy if you’re trying to grow your roster of Dynamax Pokémon in Pokémon Go.
It looks like Niantic plans to rotate which Pokémon appear in Max Battles on a monthly cadence, with the occasional event pick sprinkled in. There’s also Max Mondays — a weekly window much like raid hour — where a single Pokémon pops up more often at power spots from 6–7 p.m. local time.
That said, you’ll want a decent bench of Dynamax Pokémon if you plan to dive in, since only Dynamax species can enter Max Raids. So yes, you’re basically catching Pokémon to help you catch more Pokémon. If you’re just getting started with Max Battles, the “To the Max!” Special Research kicks things off by giving you a Dynamax Wooloo.
Below is the Max Monday schedule and other January events focused on Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon in Pokémon Go.
Pokémon Go Max Monday schedule for January 2026
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently at power spots on Mondays from 6–7 p.m. local time (similar to a raid hour):
- Jan. 5: Drampa*
- Jan. 12: Caterpie*
- Jan. 19: Beldum*
- Jan. 26: Roggenrola*
*Shiny version available
Pokémon Go Max Battle events for January 2026
Max Battle–related events this month:
- Jan. 13 and Feb. 1: Dynamax Weekend
If you’re planning the rest of your month, there’s also the usual Spotlight Hour and the ongoing raid lineup running alongside these Max Battles.