Pokemon GO events schedule for May 2024
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10th May 2024 11:47
One of the best things about Pokemon GO is the different events that pop up every week, and May is no exception with plenty to look forward to.
From themed days and weekends to PokeStop Showcases, Community Days, and even more Spotlight Hours, there's lots to enjoy in this World of Wonders Season. So, let's dive into all of the events going on this month.
Pokemon GO events schedule for May 2024
Below, you’ll find the upcoming events schedule for Pokemon GO, as announced on a post from the game's X (formerly Twitter) page.
I'll keep it updated as new information gets revealed, so make sure you check back regularly.
GO Battle Weekend (May 4 - 5)
Kicking the month off is another Pokemon GO Battle weekend. With this event, you'll be able to once again take on tough Trainers around the world and enjoy the following bonuses while doing so:
- 4x Stardust for win rewards
- You can play 20 sets per day instead of five, for a total of 100 battles
- Free Timed Research including the Hala-Style avatar item as a reward
Click to enlargeRivals Week (May 4 - 9)
Rivals Week isn't the type of Pokemon GO event where you battle rivals as the name implies. Instead, this interesting week is all about Pokemon who are rivals with certain others: Zangoose and Seviper, Throh and Sawk, & Heatmor and Durant.
All of these featured Pokemon come with an increased chance of encountering a Shiny, so this is the perfect chance to fill out your collection.
Click to enlargeFlock Together Research Day (May 11)
Another Research Day is coming to Pokemon GO, this time featuring Flying-type Pokemon! You'll be able to encounter Spearow, Doduo, Hoothoot, Taillow, and Rufflet with boosted Shiny odds through event-exclusive Field Research tasks.
Pidgey, Murkrow, Wingull, Starly, Pidove, and Fletchling will appear more frequently in the wild, although they won't have boosted Shiny odds. There will also be paid-for Timed Research available for $1 in the shop.
Click to enlargeCatching Wonders (May 14 - May 19)
One of the most exciting events this month is Catching Wonders, which will see the elusive Master Ball return once again! Longtime fans will know this rare Poke Ball guarantees an immediate catch of any Pokemon, including the Galarian Legendary Birds.
You'll need to complete a long-winded Masterwork Research to get the Master Ball, but it will be worth it. This is the third time the Master Ball has been available in the mobile game, so make sure you log in during the event and don't miss your chance!
Click to enlargeBounsweet Community Day (May 19)
Trainers can enjoy another exciting Community Day this month with Bounsweet appearing as the headliner! As well as spawning more frequently in the wild from 2PM to 5PM local time, this Grass-type Pokemon will have boosted Shiny odds.
If you evolve a Tsareena during event hours, it will know the featured attack High Jump Kick. This is a Fighting-type Charged Move that looks like it'll be a great addition to Tsareena's moveset. As always, there will be bonuses and a Special Research quest in the shop too.
Click to enlargeUltra Space Wonders (May 23 - 28)
Full details for the Ultra Space Wonders event haven't been revealed, but we do know it will feature the debut of two Ultra Beasts: Blacephalon in the Western Hemisphere and Stakataka in the Eastern Hemisphere.
It also seems very likely that this event will introduce the final part of the season-long World of Wonders Special Research quest, meaning Trainers should finally be able to evolve their Poipole into Naganadel.
Click to enlargeIncense Day (May 26)
Trainers can enjoy another Incense Day to round out the month of May. Between the hours of 11AM to 5PM, a featured Pokemon will appear more frequently whenever Incense is used.
The featured Pokemon for this event hasn't been revealed yet, but previous headliners include Skorupi, Swinub, Beldum, Mareep, Carvanha, and Sentret. I'll update this page when the headliner is announced.
Pokemon GO Spotlight Hours for May 2024
There are five Spotlight Hours to look forward to in May:
| Date | Pokemon | Bonus |
| May 7 (6PM to 7PM) | Hitmonchan, Hitmonlee | 2x Transfer Candy |
| May 14 (6PM to 7PM) | Abra | 2x Evolution XP |
| May 21 (6PM to 7PM) | Elgyem | 2x Catch Stardust |
| May 28 (6PM to 7PM) | Mareanie | 2x Catch XP |
All of these Pokemon except Mareanie can be Shiny, so now is a great time to try and find one.
Pokemon GO Raid Hours for May 2024
There are four Raid Hours to look forward to in April:
| Date | Raid Boss |
| May 1 (6PM to 7PM) | Registeel |
| May 8 (6PM to 7PM) | Tapu Fini (knows Nature's Madness) |
| May 15 (6PM to 7PM) | Tapu Fini (knows Nature's Madness) |
| May 22 (6PM to 7PM) | Regirock |
| May 29 (6PM to 7PM) | Blacephalon (Western Hemisphere), Stakataka (Eastern Hemisphere) |
That’s everything you need to know about the Pokemon GO events schedule for May 2024. I'll keep this schedule updated each month, so bookmark this page to stay in the loop.
For more guides like this one, check out our Pokemon GO homepage where you'll find Ditto’s current disguises, the latest Raid Bosses you can take on, or how to get yourself a Master Ball in the game.
