Pokémon GO in May 2023: Tapu Bulu, Genesect, Tapu Fini, Regigigas, Events
We’ll tell you what’s new in Pokémon GO for the month of May 2023, including events, raids, featured Pokémon, and more.
May 2023 brings many changes and new features to Pokémon GO. Here, we round up all of the events, raids, and more coming to Pokémon GO in May 2023. We leave you with all the information below:
Pokémon GO in May 2023: All Events, Raids, Wild Pokémon...
Below is an infographic summarizing all of the Pokémon GO content in May 2023. Please note that this content is part of Season 10: Rising Heroes.
All Pokémon GO events in May 2023: complete list
These are the events that will be available during the month of May 2023:
- An Instinctive Hero: will take place from May 2 from 10:00 AM to May 8 at 8:00 PM (local time).
- Raid Day: takes place on May 6 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM (local time).
- A Valiant Hero: will take place from May 11 at 10:00 AM to May 17 at 8:00 PM (local time).
- Elite Raids: will take place on May 13 at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 5:00 PM (local time). We will be facing Regidrago.
- Community Day: will take place on May 21 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (local time). Fennekin is the featured Pokémon.
- ????: Will take place from May 22 at 10:00 AM to May 28 at 8:00 PM (local time).
All Pokémon GO Raids and Mega Raids in May 2023: complete list
In May 2023, the following Pokémon will be available in Raids:
Five-Star Raids on Pokémon GO in April 2023
In May 2023, we have Tapu Bulu, Genesect (Shock Drive), Tapu Fini, and Regigigas in the Five Star Raids.
| Pokémon | Chance of it being shiny | Dates and times |
|---|---|---|
| Tapu Bulu | Yes | From April 17 at 10:00 AM to May 2 at 10:00 AM (local time) |
| Genesect (Shock Drive) | Yes | From May 2 at 10:00 AM to May 9 at 10:00 AM (local time) |
| Tapu Fini | Yes | From May 9 at 10:00 AM to May 24 at 10:00 AM (local time) |
| Regigigas | Yes | From May 24 at 10:00 am until June 1st at 10:00 am (local time) |
Pokémon GO Mega Raids for May 2023
In May 2023, we have Mega Slowbro, Mega Scizor, Mega Pinsir, and Mega Altaria in the Mega Raids.
| Pokémon | Chance of it being shiny | Dates and times |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Slowbro | Yes | From 04/17/2023 at 10:00 AM to May 2 at 10:00 AM (local time) |
| Mega Scizor | Yes | From May 2 at 10:00 AM to May 9 at 10:00 AM (local time) |
| Mega Pinsir | Yes | From May 9 at 10:00 AM to May 24 at 10:00 AM (local time) |
| Mega Altaria | Yes | From May 24 at 10:00 AM to June 1st at 10:00 AM (local time) |
Raid Hours Events in Pokémon GO in May 2023
In May 2023, it will be possible to catch Pokémon from Five Star Raids at specific dates and times in addition to the regular schedule.
| Pokémon | Chance of it being shiny | Dates and times |
|---|---|---|
| Genesect (Shock Drive) | Yes | May 3 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (local time) |
| Tapu Fini | Yes | May 10 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM and May 17 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (local time) |
| Regigigas | Yes | May 24 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM and May 31 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (local time) |
Pokémon Spotlight Hours in Pokémon GO in May 2023: Full List
Here is the list of Pokémon Spotlight Pokémon for Pokémon GO in May 2023: Exeggcute, Shellder, Trapinch and Tangela.
| Pokémon | Chance of it being shiny | Dates and times | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alolan Geodude | Yes | May 2 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (hora local) | 2x XP for catching Pokémon |
| Ponyta | Yes | May 9 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (local time) | 2x Candy for catching Pokémon |
| Bellsprout | Yes | May 15 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (local time) | 2x Candy for transferring Pokémon |
| Skorupi | Yes | May 23 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (local time) | 2x XP for evolving Pokémon |
| Houndour | Yes | May 30 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (local time) | 2x Stardust for catching Pokémon |
Research Breakthough Pokémon in May 2023
The Pokémon that will appear when Research Breakthrough completes seven field researches in May 2023 are as follows: Parasect, Pinsir, Snorlax, Gible, Furfrou, and Goomy.
| Pokémon | Chance of it being shiny | Dates and times |
|---|---|---|
| Parasect | No | From May 1st at 1:00 PM PST to June 1st at 1:00 PM PST |
| Pinsir | Yes | From May 1st at 1:00 PM PST to June 1st at 1:00 PM PST |
| Snorlax | Yes | From May 1st at 1:00 PM PST to June 1st at 1:00 PM PST |
| Gible | Yes | From May 1st at 1:00 PM PST to June 1st at 1:00 PM PST |
| Furfrou | Yes | From May 1st at 1:00 PM PST to June 1st at 1:00 PM PST |
| Goomy | No | From May 1st at 1:00 PM PST to June 1st at 1:00 PM PST |