Pokémon GO enthusiasts, hold onto your Poké Balls—May 2025 is shaping up to be an incredible month packed with exciting events and legendary returns. The highlight? The triumphant return of the legendary Lake Trio in 5-Star Raids across multiple regions worldwide.

What Pokémon GO Has in Store for May 2025?

The month kicks off with Tapu Fini making its grand entrance in 5-Star Raids from May 1st to May 12th, featuring the special move Nature’s Madness along with a chance for a Shiny appearance.

Following Tapu Fini’s departure, the Lake Trio takes center stage, offering region-specific raids:

• Uxie will appear in Asia-Pacific regions.
• Mesprit will be available in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India.
• Azelf will grace the skies in the Americas and Greenland.

After the trio departs, Tapu Bulu joins the fray from May 25th to June 3rd, 2025, showcasing Nature’s Madness and a Shiny variant.

Mega Raids also promise plenty of excitement throughout the month:

• Mega Houndoom makes an appearance from May 1st to 12th.
• Mega Gyarados takes over from May 12th to 25th.
• Mega Altaria follows suit from May 25th to June 3rd.

Event Lineup for May 2025

The festivities continue with various events:

• Growing Up runs from May 2nd to 7th.
• A Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day is scheduled for May 3rd.
• Crown Clash unfolds from May 10th to 18th.
• The Dynamax Suicune Max Battle Weekend takes place on May 10th and 11th.
• Community Day occurs on May 11th, with a mystery Pokémon yet to be revealed.
• Crown Clash: Taken Over spans from May 14th to 18th.
• Shadow Raid Day hits on May 17th.
• Final Strike: GO Battle Week dominates from May 21st to 27th.
• The May Community Day Classic lands on May 24th.
• Pokémon GO wraps up the month with a Gigantamax Machamp Max Battle Day on May 25th, 2025.

Stay updated on all the details via their official Instagram. And don’t forget to download the game from the Google Play Store if you haven’t already. For more gaming news, check out our article on Zen Pinball World’s 16 New Tables.