May 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting month for Pokémon GO enthusiasts, packed with a variety of events and raid opportunities. The highlight of the month is undoubtedly the return of the Lake Trio to Five-Star Raids, offering players around the world a chance to catch these elusive Pokémon.
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. This Guardian Deity of Poni Island comes with the special move Nature’s Madness and a chance to encounter its Shiny form.
Following Tapu Fini, the Lake Trio will make their grand return 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, and India, and Azelf in the Americas and Greenland. This regional distribution ensures that players worldwide can enjoy the thrill of capturing these legendary Pokémon.
After the Lake Trio, Tapu Bulu will take over Five-Star Raids from May 25th to June 3rd, 2025. Like Tapu Fini, it will also feature the special move Nature’s Madness and a chance to encounter its Shiny variant.
For those interested in Mega Raids, May 2025 offers an impressive lineup. Mega Houndoom will be available from May 1st to 12th, followed by Mega Gyarados from May 12th to 25th, and concluding with Mega Altaria from May 25th to June 3rd.
And Here Are the Details of All the Events
The month is filled with exciting events, starting with "Growing Up" from May 2 to 7, and a Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day on May 3rd. "Crown Clash" will run from May 10th to 18th, with the "Dynamax Suicune Max Battle Weekend" taking place on May 10th and 11th.
Community Day is scheduled for May 11th, though the featured Pokémon remains a mystery for now. "Crown Clash: Taken Over" will occur from May 14th to 18th, followed by a Shadow Raid Day on May 17th.
"Final Strike: GO Battle Week" will dominate from May 21st to 27th, and the May Community Day Classic is set for May 24th. The month will conclude 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 haven't yet, you can download the game from the Google Play Store and join the fun.
