May 2025 is shaping up to be an exhilarating month for Pokémon GO enthusiasts, packed with a plethora of events and raid opportunities that promise to keep players engaged throughout. The highlight of the month is undoubtedly the return of the Lake Trio to 5-Star Raids, appearing in various regions around the globe.
What Does Pokémon GO Have in Store for May 2025?
Kicking off the month, Tapu Fini will grace Five-Star raids from May 1st to May 12th, bringing along the powerful move Nature’s Madness and a chance to encounter its Shiny form.
Following this, starting May 12th, trainers will embark on a regional adventure with the Lake Trio. Depending on your location, you can encounter Uxie in the Asia-Pacific region, Mesprit across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India, and Azelf in the Americas and Greenland.
Once the Lake Trio departs, Tapu Bulu will take the stage in raids from May 25th to June 3rd, 2025, also featuring Nature’s Madness and a potential Shiny encounter.
For those interested in Mega Raids, May offers a robust schedule. Mega Houndoom will be available from May 1st to May 12th, succeeded by Mega Gyarados from May 12th to May 25th. Rounding off the month, Mega Altaria will be featured from May 25th to June 3rd.
And Here Are the Details of All the Events
The event calendar for May is brimming with exciting activities. 'Growing Up' will run from May 2nd to 7th, followed by a Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day on May 3rd. From May 10th to 18th, players can participate in the Crown Clash event, with a special Dynamax Suicune Max Battle Weekend on May 10th and 11th.
Community Day is scheduled for May 11th, though the featured Pokémon remains a mystery for now. The Crown Clash: Taken Over event spans May 14th to 18th, and a Shadow Raid Day is set for May 17th.
From May 21st to 27th, the Final Strike: GO Battle Week will challenge players, with the May Community Day Classic on May 24th. Pokémon GO will conclude the month with a Gigantamax Machamp Max Battle Day on May 25th, 2025.
For more details on these events, be sure to follow Pokémon GO's official Instagram. If you haven't yet, you can download the game from the Google Play Store.
