May 2025 in Pokémon GO promises an action-packed month filled with exciting events. The highlight? The return of the legendary Lake Trio in 5-Star Raids across multiple regions.
What Does Pokémon GO Have in Store for May 2025?
The month kicks off with Tapu Fini appearing in Five-Star raids from May 1-12, featuring its special move Nature's Madness and a chance to encounter its Shiny variant.
Pokémon trainers worldwide will then experience a regional tour of the Lake Trio starting May 12: - Asia-Pacific gets Uxie - Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India encounter Mesprit - The Americas and Greenland find Azelf
As the Lake Trio departs, Tapu Bulu storms into raids from May 25 through June 3, 2025, also wielding Nature's Madness with potential Shiny encounters.
Mega Raid enthusiasts can look forward to: - Mega Houndoom (May 1-12) - Mega Gyarados (May 12-25) - Mega Altaria (May 25-June 3)
And Here Are the Details of All the Events
The event calendar includes: - Growing Up (May 2-7) - Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day (May 3) - Crown Clash (May 10-18) - Dynamax Suicune Max Battle Weekend (May 10-11) - Community Day (May 11, featured Pokémon TBA) - Crown Clash: Taken Over (May 14-18) - Shadow Raid Day (May 17) - Final Strike: GO Battle Week (May 21-27) - May Community Day Classic (May 24) - Gigantamax Machamp Max Battle Day (May 25, 2025)
For full event details, visit Pokémon GO's official Instagram page. Download the game from the Google Play Store if you haven't already.
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