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Pokémon GO January 2026: Legendaries, Megas, and the Return of Kyurem's Fusions!
This video details the events of January 2026 in Pokémon GO, including the return of legendaries like Reshiram, Zekrom, Genesect, and Kyurem's fusions. It also covers mega evolutions, shadow raids, and the best Pokémon to focus on in PvP and PvE.
1. 🗓️ Overview of January 2026 Events in Pokémon GO
- ✅ January 2026 will bring the return of legendaries and mega evolutions to Pokémon GO.
- ✅ Kyurem fusions and forgotten Pokémon will be back.
- ✅ The video will provide tips on the best Pokémon to focus on in raids.
00:01 - 00:29
1. 🗓️ Overview of January 2026 Events in Pokémon GO
- ✅ January 2026 will bring the return of legendaries and mega evolutions to Pokémon GO.
- ✅ Kyurem fusions and forgotten Pokémon will be back.
- ✅ The video will provide tips on the best Pokémon to focus on in raids.
00:32 - 01:46
2. 🔥 Legendaries in January Raids: Genesect, Thundurus, and Tornadus
- ✅ Genesect (with Chill Drive and Burn Drive) will be available from January 5th to 16th.
- ✅ Thundurus (Incarnate Forme) returns from January 16th to 25th, useful for completing photo missions.
- ✅ Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) will be available from January 25th to February 4th, also useful for photo missions.
01:47 - 02:47
3. 🌑 Shadow Raids and Legendary Hours in January
- ✅ Shadow Cresselia will be in shadow raids from January 2nd to February 1st.
- ✅ Legendary hours happen every Wednesday, from 6 PM to 7 PM (local time).
- ✅ Genesect will have legendary hours on January 7th and 14th, Thundurus on the 21st, and Tornadus on the 28th.
02:48 - 03:45
4. 🐉 Kyurem Fusion Raid Day: Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem
- ✅ The Kyurem fusion raid day will be on January 10th, from 2 PM to 5 PM.
- ✅ There will be raids for Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem's fusions (White Kyurem and Black Kyurem).
- ✅ Players will capture normal Kyurem and earn fusion energy for fusions with Reshiram or Zekrom.
03:46 - 04:21
5. ✨ Mega Evolutions in January: Blaziken, Sceptile, and Ampharos
- ✅ Mega Blaziken returns from January 5th to 16th.
- ✅ Mega Sceptile will be available from January 16th to 25th.
- ✅ Mega Ampharos will be present from January 25th to February 4th.
04:22 - 08:25
6. 🏆 Best Pokémon for PvP and Raids in January
- ✅ Cresselia: Minimum IV of 6/6/6 for shadow raids. Best attacks: Psychic, Grass Knot (legacy), Moonblast.
- ✅ Genesect: Excellent Metal-type attacker (Metal Claw/Magnet Bomb) and Bug-type attacker (Fury Cutter/X-Scissor).
- ✅ Kyurem: Good Ice-type attacker (Dragon Breath/Glaciate - legacy). Strong in Ultra League with Dragon Breath, Glaciate, and Dragon Claw.
| Pokémon | Best Attacks | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Kyurem Black | Dragon Tail/Freeze Shock/Fusion Bolt | Great Ice-type attacker and strong in Master League. |
| Kyurem White | Ice Fang/Ice Burn/Fusion Flare | Best Ice-type attacker for raids, strong in Master League. |
| Mega Blaziken | Fire Spin/Hurricane/Blast Burn (legacy) and Counter/Focus Blast | Excellent Fire and Fighting type for raids. |
| Mega Sceptile | Seed Bullet/Frenzy Plant (legacy) | Best Grass-type attacker for raids. |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang/Fusion Flare and Dragon Breath/Draco Meteor | Strong Fire and Dragon-type attacker. |
| Zekrom | Dragon Breath/Outrage and Charge Beam/Fusion Bolt (legacy) | Strong Dragon and Electric-type attacker. |