All Pokémon GO Events for May 2025: Key Dates & Highlights

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:

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🗓️ 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*

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🔥 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.