- Machop reappears on May 24th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm local time
- Special Community Day Research story available for purchase
- Event aligns with Go Battle Week celebrations
Return of the Fighting Favorite
As Pokémon Go wraps up its Might and Mastery season, the Community Day Classic brings back the beloved Machop. Between 2:00 and 5:00 pm local time on May 24th, trainers can encounter this powerful Fighting-type Pokémon throughout the wild. Whether you're looking to strengthen your battle team or hunt for rare Shiny variants, this event offers the perfect opportunity.
During the event window, evolving Machoke will reward you with a Machamp that knows Payback - a powerful Dark-type attack dealing 110 damage in PvP battles and 95 damage in raids and gym battles. This evolution bonus remains active until May 31st at 10:00 pm local time.
Special Research and Bonuses
The $1.99 Community Day Special Research ticket grants access to:
- Premium Battle Pass
- Rare Candy XL rewards
- Bonus Machop encounters
- Three Machop with exclusive Seasonal backgrounds
Event highlights include:
- Triple Catch Stardust bonuses
- Extended 3-hour Lure Modules and Incense
- Surprise photobomb encounters
- Field Research tasks rewarding Stardust, Great Balls, and special Machop
Don't miss the post-event Timed Research available until May 31st, offering a Might and Mastery-themed Machop with increased Shiny odds. PokéStop Showcases will also feature Machop throughout the event period.
Pre-order the $1.99 Ultra Community Day Box from the Pokémon Go Web Store starting May 14th, containing two Rare Candies and a Special Research ticket. Combine this with your favorite Pokémon Go promo codes for maximum rewards during this action-packed weekend!