May 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting month for Pokémon GO players, with a packed schedule of events and raid opportunities. One of the highlights is the much-anticipated return of the Lake Trio to 5-Star Raids, bringing excitement to various regions around the globe.
What Does Pokémon GO Have in Store for May 2025?
Kicking off the month, Tapu Fini will be featured in Five-Star Raids from May 1st to May 12th, offering players the chance to encounter it with the special move Nature's Madness and a potential Shiny form.
Following that, starting on May 12th, players can embark on a full Lake Trio tour, with the specific Pokémon available depending on your location. Uxie will appear in the Asia-Pacific region, Mesprit in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India, and Azelf in the Americas and Greenland.
After the Lake Trio's departure from 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 Mega Altaria from May 25th to June 3rd.
And Here Are the Details of All the Events
The month starts 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, 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. The 'Crown Clash: Taken Over' event will run from May 14th to 18th, followed by a Shadow Raid Day on May 17th.
The 'Final Strike: GO Battle Week' will take place from May 21st to 27th, with the May Community Day Classic happening on May 24th. The month will conclude with a Gigantamax Machamp Max Battle Day on May 25th, 2025.
For more detailed information on these events, be sure to check out Pokémon GO's official Instagram page. If you haven't yet, you can download the game from the Google Play Store and join in on the action.