Pokemon Go events schedule for May 2024: All current and upcoming events
A huge event schedule is lined up for Pokemon Go in May 2024, so we’ve compiled a full list of dates from Community Days to Spotlight Hours and special events like Rivals Week.
Despite launching on mobile devices almost eight years ago, Pokemon Go still has a massive community of players around the world who log in every day to catch ’em all and battle with friends. A big reason is the events that Niantic hosts in the game.
In addition to the monthly Community Days and weekly Spotlight Hours, which focus on a specific Pokemon, there are always themed events that celebrate everything from Halloween to the release of new mainline Pokemon games like Scarlet & Violet.
Below, you’ll find information on every major event happening in May 2024 in Pokemon Go, as well as details on the Spotlight Hours, Community Days, and Research Breakthroughs you can enjoy.
Contents
- Go Battle Weekend
- Rivals Week
- Flock Together Research Day
- Catching Wonders
- May Community Day
- Ultra Space Wonders
- Incense Day
- May Spotlight Hours
- May Raid Hours
- May Research Breakthrough
All upcoming Pokemon Go events in May 2024
You can find information on every Pokemon Go event in May 2024 below, including details of Community Days, Spotlight Hours, and Raids. We’ll keep this page updated throughout the month.
Go Battle Weekend (May 4 – May 5)
The Go Battle Weekend increases the maximum number of sets daily from five to 20. It also grants players four times the Stardust from win rewards.
Rivals Week (May 4 – May 9)
Pokemon Go has Rivals Week, which focuses on Pokemon species known to have rivalries with one another such as Zangoose and Seviper. These Pokemon, plus others, will appear more frequently during the event and have increased Shiny odds.
Check out our Rivals Week hub for more information.
Flock Together Research Day (May 11)
The Flock Together Research Day allows trainers to encounter certain Flying-type Pokemon more frequently in the wild. Featured Pokemon include Spearow, Rufflet, Doduo, and more.
Check out our Flock Together Research Day hub for more information.
Catching Wonders (May 14 – May 19)
Catching Wonders will hold another opportunity for players to get their hands on a Master Ball in Pokemon Go by completing its Special Research.
Check out our Catching Wonders hub for more information.
Community Day (May 19)
Bounsweet has been revealed as the headliner for the May 2024 Community Day. During this event, you can encounter Bounsweet more frequently in the wild and face Steenee in 4-star Raids.
Check out our Bounsweet Community Day hub for more information.
Ultra Space Wonders (May 23 – May 28)
Ultra Space Wonders will mark the debut of three Ultra Beasts: Stakataka, Blacephalon, and Naganadel. It will also include the final part of the World of Wonders Special Research quest to complete for various rewards, such as Mysterious Components and Poipole Candy
Check out our Ultra Space Wonders hub for more information.
Ferroseed Incense Day (May 26)
Trainers can look forward to a Ferroseed-themed Incense Day event on Sunday, May 26, 2024. During the event, fans will have an increased chance to encounter Ferroseed and its Shiny form through incense. Additionally, certain Grass and Steel-type Pokemon will be attracted to Incense throughout the event.
Check out our Ferroseed Incense Day hub for more information.
Pokemon Go May 2024 Spotlight Hours
NianticThere are four Spotlight Hours to look forward to in Pokemon Go this month, which we’ve listed below alongside their bonuses:
- May 7 – Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee with double Transfer Candy
- May 14 – Abra with double Evolution XP.
- May 21 – Elgyem with double Catch Stardust
- May 28 – Mareanie with double Catch XP
Spotlight Hours take place every Tuesday from 6 pm to 7 pm local time. Prepare for them by stocking up on Poke Balls and clearing out your Pokemon storage.
You can find out more details with our complete Spotlight Hour guide.
Pokemon Go May 2024 Raid Hours
NianticThere are four Raid Hours to look forward to in Pokemon Go this month, which we’ve listed below:
- May 1 – Registeel
- May 8, May 15 – Tapu Fini
- May 22 – Regirock
- May 29 – Blacephalon (Western Hemisphere), Stakataka (Eastern Hemisphere)
Raid Hours take place every Wednesday from 6 pm to 7 pm local time. During this hour, the featured Pokemon will appear more frequently in Raid Battles at Gyms.
You can find out more about Raid Battles with our Raid Boss schedule.
Pokemon Go May 2024 Research Breakthrough
NianticThe Pokemon available as Research Breakthrough rewards for May 2024 have not been announced. The following were available for April 2024: : Goomy, Hisuian Sneasel, Furfrou, Sandygast, Jangmo-o, and Dubwool. You’ll be given one of these Pokemon encounters at random.
To earn a Research Breakthrough, you’ll need to complete seven Field Research tasks during May. If you complete one every day, you could earn up to four encounters during the month.
You can see a complete list of this month’s Field Research tasks right here.
That’s everything you need to know about May’s events calendar for Pokemon Go!
For more tips and tricks, make sure to check out some of our other Pokemon Go guides below:
How to catch a Ditto in Pokemon Go | Best Pokemon in Pokemon Go | Pokemon Go promo codes for free items | Rarest Pokemon | Community Day schedule
