With the New Year's event in Pokemon GO, players have been granted new Raid Bosses to battle. 

With the New Year's event in Pokemon GO, players have been granted new Raid Bosses to battle. 

The 1-star Raid Bosses may not present much of a challenge, but they provide trainers with a means to acquire otherwise uncommon monsters for their collections.

The 1-star Raid Bosses may not present much of a challenge, but they provide trainers with a means to acquire otherwise uncommon monsters for their collections.

In accordance with the game's formula, players will encounter the usual 1-star, 2-star, and 5-star Raid Bosses, as well as a new Mega Raid Boss. 

In accordance with the game's formula, players will encounter the usual 1-star, 2-star, and 5-star Raid Bosses, as well as a new Mega Raid Boss. 

This raid type challenges players against a monstrously powerful Mega-Evolved Pokemon. Currently, gamers can challenge Mega Steelix.

This raid type challenges players against a monstrously powerful Mega-Evolved Pokemon. Currently, gamers can challenge Mega Steelix.

Upon defeating a Raid Boss, players will have the opportunity to capture it. This encounter may occasionally involve a shiny variant of the Pokémon.

Upon defeating a Raid Boss, players will have the opportunity to capture it. This encounter may occasionally involve a shiny variant of the Pokémon.

Shiny Pokémon are an uncommon variation with a distinctive colour scheme.

Shiny Pokémon are an uncommon variation with a distinctive colour scheme.