May 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting month for Pokémon GO players, packed with a variety of events and raid opportunities. One of the highlights is the much-anticipated return of the Lake Trio to 5-Star Raids across several regions.
What Does Pokémon GO Have in Store for May 2025?
Kicking off the month, Tapu Fini will be available in Five-Star Raids from May 1st to May 12th, bringing with it the special move Nature’s Madness and a chance to encounter its Shiny form.
Following Tapu Fini, the Lake Trio will make their grand entrance starting May 12th. Depending on your location, you'll have the opportunity to encounter Uxie in the Asia-Pacific region, Mesprit in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, or India, and Azelf in the Americas or Greenland.
Once the Lake Trio concludes their stint in Pokémon GO, Tapu Bulu will take the stage in raids from May 25th to June 3rd, 2025, also featuring Nature’s Madness and a Shiny variant.
For those interested in Mega Raids, May offers a robust lineup. Mega Houndoom will be available from May 1st to 12th, followed by Mega Gyarados from May 12th to 25th, and then Mega Altaria from May 25th to June 3rd.
And Here Are the Details of All the Events
The month kicks off with the "Growing Up" event from May 2nd to 7th, accompanied by a Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day on May 3rd. From May 10th to 18th, players can participate in the Crown Clash event, while May 10th and 11th are dedicated to the Dynamax Suicune Max Battle Weekend.
Community Day is scheduled for May 11th, though the featured Pokémon remains a mystery for now. The Crown Clash: Taken Over event runs from May 14th to 18th, with a Shadow Raid Day on May 17th.
Later in the month, the Final Strike: GO Battle Week takes place from May 21st to 27th, and the May Community Day Classic is set for May 24th. Pokémon GO will wrap up the month with a Gigantamax Machamp Max Battle Day on May 25, 2025.
For more detailed information on these events, be sure to check out Pokémon GO's official Instagram page. If you're new to the game, you can download it from the Google Play Store.
