Pokémon GO: May 2025 Events Unveiled – Shiny Hunts, Raids, and More!
Get ready, Trainers! May 2025 is shaping up to be a thrilling month in Pokémon GO, packed with events, raids, and shiny opportunities. From the return of the Lake Trio to the debut of costumed Pokémon, there's something for everyone to get excited about. Let's dive into the highlights!
The Lake Trio Returns!
Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf, the elusive Lake Trio, are making a comeback in Five-Star Raids. From May 12th to 25th, these region-exclusive Pokémon will be available in their respective areas, offering a chance to add these powerful Legendaries to your collection – and potentially catch a Shiny one!
Asia-Pacific: Uxie (Shiny available)
Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India: Mesprit (Shiny available)
Americas and Greenland: Azelf (Shiny available)
Crown Clash Event: Shiny Royalty!
The brand-new Crown Clash event (May 10th - 18th) introduces costumed versions of Nidoking and Nidoqueen, both wearing crowns and appearing in Three-Star Raids. But that's not all – the event significantly increases the chances of encountering Shiny Slowpoke, Combee, and Litleo.
However, there's a catch: costumed Nidoking and Nidoqueen cannot be transferred to Pokémon Home. So, you won't be able to bring your crown-wearing monarchs to the mainline games.
Kingambit Arrives!
Crown Clash also marks the debut of Kingambit in Pokémon GO. This Dark and Steel-type Pokémon, previously exclusive to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, evolves from Bisharp through a unique method: Trainers must defeat 15 Dark or Steel-type Pokémon in raids while Bisharp is their Buddy Pokémon.
Other Event Highlights
- Mega Raids: Mega Houndoom (May 1st - 12th), Mega Gyarados (May 12th - 25th), and Mega Altaria (May 25th - June 3rd).
- Growing Up Event (May 2nd - 7th): This event features various 400 Candy evolution species in the wild and in Eggs, increased shiny chances, Toxel in 10km eggs, Mime Jr. going global.
- Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day (May 3rd): Mega Kangaskhan returns to raids with an increased shiny chance. Enjoy an increased remote raid pass limit and extra raid passes from spinning photo discs at Gyms.
- Dynamax Battles: Throughout May, different Dynamax Pokemon will appear. Check the schedule to see when you can catch rare shinies!
Spotlight Hours & Raid Hours
Don't forget about the weekly Spotlight Hours and Raid Hours throughout May. These events offer increased spawn rates for featured Pokémon and bonus rewards, providing even more opportunities to catch 'em all!
Final Thoughts
With a plethora of events and opportunities, May 2025 promises to be an exciting month for Pokémon GO players. From hunting shinies to battling in raids, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Are you excited for the return of the Lake Trio? Which event are you most looking forward to? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
