Summary: May brings exciting events to Pokémon GO: Pawmi Community Day (May 11), Growing Up event with Magikarp, Team GO Rocket’s Crown Clash (May 14–18), and Dynamax Suicune Max Battle Weekend (May 10–11). Plus, past highlights include Applin, Vanillite, and Entei events.
Stay informed with the latest Pokémon GO events: Pawmi Community Day on May 11, Team GO Rocket's "Crown Clash: Taken Over", Dynamax Suicune Max Battle Weekend on May 10–11 and more.
In this article
- Pawmi Community Day
- Growing Up event in Pokémon GO
- Team GO Rocket Strikes Again
- Dynamax Suicune Max Battle Weekend
- Applin Sweet Discoveries Event
- Vanillite Community Day
- Dynamax Entei Max Battle Weekend
Pawmi Community Day
Get ready for May’s Community Day featuring Pawmi, the Mouse Pokémon! On Sunday, May 11, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, Pawmi will appear more frequently in the wild. Lucky Trainers might even encounter a Shiny Pawmi. Evolving Pawmo during the event will result in Pawmot knowing the exclusive Charged Attack, Brick Break.
Growing Up event in Pokémon GO
The Growing Up event in Pokémon GO is scheduled from Friday, May 2, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time. This event emphasizes Pokémon that require significant Candy to evolve, such as Magikarp, Swablu, and Wimpod, offering Trainers enhanced opportunities to evolve and collect these species.
Team GO Rocket Strikes Again – May 14–18
Team GO Rocket is back with the "Crown Clash: Taken Over" event running from May 14 to May 18. During this period, Trainers can battle Team GO Rocket Grunts and Leaders, encounter new Shadow Pokémon, and have the opportunity to rescue Shadow Dialga.
Dynamax Suicune Max Battle Weekend – May 10–11
Prepare for the Dynamax Suicune Max Battle Weekend happening on May 10 and 11. Trainers can challenge Dynamax Suicune in Max Raids, with increased Max Particle-themed bonuses to aid in battles. Additionally, a Dynamax Suicune Max Battle Weekend Ultra Box will be available in the Pokémon GO Web Store, featuring items like a Max Mushroom and Max Particle Packs to enhance your battle experience .
Read more about the Dynamax Suicune Max Battle Weekend.
Past Events
Applin makes its debut during the Sweet Discoveries event!
The Sweet Discoveries event in Pokémon GO, held from April 24 to April 29, 2025, introduced the Apple Core Pokémon, Applin, along with its evolutions, Flapple and Appletun. This event featured unique gameplay mechanics, special research tasks, and various bonuses for trainers.
Vanillite Community Day
Pokémon GO's April 2025 Community Day spotlighted Vanillite, the Fresh Snow Pokémon from the Unova region. The event took place on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, offering Trainers a chance to catch Vanillite in abundance, with increased odds of encountering its Shiny variant.
Dynamax Entei Max Battle Weekend
The Dynamax Entei Max Battle Weekend in Pokémon GO took place from Saturday, April 26, at 6:00 a.m. to Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. local time, marking the debut of Dynamax Entei in the game. During this event, Trainers had the opportunity to challenge Dynamax Entei in five-star Max Battles and potentially encounter its Shiny variant.
Conclusion
With a packed schedule of events this spring, Pokémon GO continues to deliver exciting challenges, exclusive rewards, and new Pokémon encounters. Whether you're evolving, battling Team GO Rocket, or chasing Shinies, there’s something for every Trainer this May—so get out and GO!
