Pokemon GO events schedule for May 2024
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2nd May 2024 17:32
There are a lot of events popping up in Pokemon GO each month and May is no exception.
From themed days & weekends, PokeStop Showcases, Community Days, and even more Spotlight Hours, there's lots to look forward to during this World of Wonders Season.
So, let's dive into all of the May 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.
Starting the month off is the return of the GO Battle weekend. With this event, you'll be able to once again take on tough trainers for the following bonuses:
- Win rewards giving 4x Stardust
- You can play 20 sets per day instead of five - for a total of 100 battles
- Free Timed Research themed around battles
- Including the Hala-Style avatar item as a reward
Click to enlargeRivals Week (May 4 at 10AM - May 9 at 8PM)
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.
Click to enlargeAll come with an increased chance of encountering a Shiny, so this is the perfect chance to fill out your collection.
Flock Together Research Day (May 11 2PM - 5PM)
Another Research Day is coming to Pokemon GO, but this time with a vague theme. With the words "Flock Together", I'd speculate this event will feature research around Flying-type Pokemon.
Nevertheless, I'll update this guide as soon as I know more after the event's been fully revealed.
Catching Wonders (May 14 at 10AM - May 19 at 8PM)
There's currently no details about this event either. However, its wording implies Catching Wonders is a namesake around the current World of Wonders season.
May Community Day (May 19 2PM - 5PM)
Trainers will get to enjoy yet another exciting Community Day this month with a mysterious headliner for May. It's not been made clear whether this will be a standard Community Day or Community Day classic, but I'll get this updated as soon as the details are revealed.
Ultra Space Wonders (May 23 at 10AM - May 28 at 8PM)
Another mysterious event Niantic hasn't revealed the details of yet. Although, "Ultra Space Wonders" sounds like it'll feature Pokemon whose origins are out of this world.
Still, I'll fill you in as soon as the developer makes an official announcement.
Incense Day (May 26 11AM to 5PM)
Out of all the Pokemon GO events for May with only their name to guess the details so far, "Incense Day" seems to be the most on the nose.
Whether it be encouraging the use of Incense for bonuses or offering extras as rewards, it should be a good time nonetheless. But I'll be more sure of that once the developer tells us more.
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.
Click to enlargePokemon 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) |
Click to enlargeThat’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 from the game, check out our Pokemon GO homepage where you'll find guides for Ditto’s current disguises, the current Raid Bosses you can take on, or how to get yourself a Master Ball in the game.
