Get ready, Trainers – May 2025 in Pokémon GO is packed with exciting raids, events, Community Days, and the long-awaited debut of Gladimperio in the Crown Clash! This month isn’t just a regular May – it’s Macho May, featuring Gigantamax Machamp and tons of rare Pokémon appearances.
Here’s your complete, easy-to-follow breakdown of the month’s events:
🗓️ Pokémon GO – Full May 2025 Event Schedule
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 1–12 | Mega Raids: Mega Houndoom* |
| May 1–12 | 5-Star Raids: Tapu Fini* |
| May 2–7 | Adolescent Event – Featuring Toxel hatches |
| May 3 | Mega Raid Day: Mega Kangaskhan* |
| May 5 | Dyna-Monday with Chimchar |
| May 6 | Spotlight Hour: Furfrou* + Double Catch Candy |
| May 7 | Raid Hour: Tapu Fini* |
| May 10–18 | Crown Clash begins – Gladimperio debuts |
| May 10 & 11 | Dynamax Battle Weekend: Suicune |
| May 11 | Community Day |
| May 12 | Dyna-Monday with Gastly* |
| May 12–25 | Mega Raids: Mega Gyarados* |
| May 12–25 | 5-Star Raids: Uxie*, Mesprit*, Azelf* by region |
| May 13 | Spotlight Hour: Sandygast* + Double Transfer Candy |
| May 14 | Raid Hour: Uxie/Mesprit/Azelf (regional split) |
| May 14–18 | Crown Clash: Takeover |
| May 17 | Shadow Raid Day |
| May 19 | Dyna-Monday with Sneasel* |
| May 20 | Spotlight Hour: Poochyena* + Double Evolution XP |
| May 21 | Raid Hour: Uxie/Mesprit/Azelf (regional split) |
| May 21–27 | Final Strike – GO Battle Week |
| May 24 | Community Day Classic |
| May 25–June 3 | Mega Raids: Mega Altaria* |
| May 25 | Gigantamax Machamp Battle Day |
| May 26 | Dyna-Monday with Cutiefly* |
| May 26–June 3 | 5-Star Raids: Tapu Bulu* |
| May 27 | Spotlight Hour: Golett* + Double Catch Stardust |
| May 28 | Raid Hour: Tapu Bulu* |
🔥 May Highlights You Can’t Miss
- 👑 Gladimperio Debuts: The Crown Clash introduces this majestic Pokémon.
- 💪 Gigantamax Machamp: Face the mighty Machamp in a special battle day!
- 🌍 Uxie, Mesprit & Azelf Raids: Regional legendaries return – catch them while you can!
- 🎉 Community Days: May 11 (standard) & May 24 (Classic) bring featured spawns & bonuses.
- 🔁 TM Frustration Away: The Crown Clash: Takeover allows Shadow Pokémon to unlearn “Frustration.”
- 💬 Hybrid Play: Events continue to support in-person, online, and remote raids!
Whether you're after shinies, legendaries, or just racking up XP, May is stacked with opportunities! Don’t forget to stock up on Poké Balls and passes.