It is that time of the month. Nope, not THE time, but it is the one where we start talking about what is coming in Pokémon GO next month.
April is a quite impressive month, and I am not really sure if I want it to end yet, but it is what is it. Out with the old, in with the new. Well, new is indeed coming to Pokémon GO, and I am really excited to share it with you all.
As you know, there are monthly updates in Pokémon GO, and usually they are shared with the community around every end of the month. Niantic didn’t disappoint with the timing, but did it disappoint with the May Content Update? It is up to you to tell. There has been a lot of talk going around for what May will bring Trainers in Pokémon GO, where we would see a lot of new stuff, new events and many things, and I truly do hope everything will be right after a certain fiasco. You know what I am talking about.
What is in store for us in May? Let’s see.
May Content Update Details
Raids
Five-Star Raids
- Tapu Fini – May 2, 2024 to May 16, 2024
- Regirock – May 16, 2024, to May 23, 2024
- Blacephalon (Western Hemisphere) – May 23, 2024, to June 1, 2024
- Stakataka (Eastern Hemisphere) – May 23, 2024, to June 1, 2024
Shadow Raids
Keep in mind that Shadow Raids will be available during weekends in May.
- Shadow Suicune
Mega Raids
- Mega Alakazam – May 2, 2024, to May 16, 2024
- Mega Gyarados – May 16, 2024, to May 23, 2024
- Mega Pidgeot – May 23, 2024, to June 1, 2024
Events
- GO Battle Weekend – May 4, 2024 to May 5, 2024
- Rivals Week May 4, 2024, to May 9, 2024
- Flock Together Research Day – May 11, 2023
- Catching Wonders – May 14, 2024, to May 19, 2024
- May Community Day – May 19, 2024
- Ultra Space Wonders – May 23, 2024, to May 28, 2024
- Incense Day – May 26, 2024
Raid Hours
- Registeel – May 1, 2024
- Tapu Fini – May 8, 2024 and May 15, 2024
- Regirock – May 22, 2024
- Blacephalon – May 29, 2024 (Western Hemisphere)
- Stakataka – May 29, 2024 (Eastern Hemisphere)
Spotlight Hours
- Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee – May 7, 2024, with 2x Transfer Candy
- Abra – May 14, 2024, with 2x Evolution XP
- Elgyem – May 21, 2024, with 2x Catch Stardust
- Mareanie – May 28, 2024, with 2x Catch XP
Last but not least, the Diancie Special Research will be available for free for all Trainers beginning May 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. but if you already accessed the Pokémon GO Fest 2023 Special Research, you will be rewarded Diancie Candy.
Trainers, it’s time to gather your Pokémon to play in May! 🌷
Get ready to flock together during this month’s Research Day as Catching Wonders begins in #PokemonGO! pic.twitter.com/IHVmPoMnKJ
— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) April 29, 2024
I guess I will be wearing those jewels in May, after all.
