Pokémon GO trainers have an action-packed month ahead in May 2025, highlighted by the highly anticipated return of the Lake Trio in 5-Star Raids across different regions.
Legendary Raid Schedule for May 2025
The month kicks off with Tapu Fini appearing in Five-Star raids from May 1-12, bringing its signature move Nature's Madness and a chance to encounter its Shiny variant.
The main attraction arrives mid-month as the regional Lake Trio returns:
- Uxie for Asia-Pacific
- Mesprit for Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India
- Azelf for the Americas and Greenland
The legendary rotation continues with Tapu Bulu taking over raids from May 25 through June 3, also featuring Nature's Madness and Shiny availability.
Mega Evolution Raid Lineup
Mega Raid enthusiasts can pursue:
- Mega Houndoom (May 1-12)
- Mega Gyarados (May 12-25)
- Mega Altaria (May 25-June 3)
Complete Event Calendar
May's packed schedule includes:
- Growing Up event (May 2-7)
- Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day (May 3)
- Crown Clash event (May 10-18)
- Dynamax Suicune Max Battle Weekend (May 10-11)
- Mystery Community Day (May 11)
- Crown Clash: Taken Over (May 14-18)
- Shadow Raid Day (May 17)
- Final Strike: GO Battle Week (May 21-27)
- Community Day Classic (May 24)
- Gigantamax Machamp Max Battle Day (May 25)
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