Pokémon Go Max Battles and Max Mondays in Rotation
Niantic has implemented a new system where Pokémon will be rotated in and out of Max Battles on a monthly basis. This means that players can expect to see different Pokémon featured each month, with some special event Pokémon making appearances as well. In addition to this, there will also be Max Mondays, a weekly event similar to raid hour, where a specific Pokémon will spawn more frequently in power spots from 6-7 p.m.
If you plan on participating in Max Battles, it’s important to have a good number of Dynamax Pokémon in your team, as only Dynamax Pokémon are able to take part in Max Raids. Essentially, you will need to catch Pokémon in order to help you catch more Pokémon. For beginners, there is a “To the Max!” Special Research set that kicks things off with a Dynamax Wooloo.
Pokémon Go Max Monday Lineup for January 2025
During specific Mondays in January, certain Pokémon will be plentiful in power spots from 6-7 p.m. These featured Pokémon will be similar to raid hours in terms of spawn rates. While the final two Max Monday targets have not been revealed yet, it’s worth noting that they have the potential to be shiny.
* Shiny version available
Pokémon Go Max Battle Lineup for January 2025
For the month of January, players can expect the following Pokémon to be available in Max Battles. Like the Max Monday lineup, there are a couple of Pokémon that have yet to be announced, likely reserved for future events.
* Shiny version available