May 2023 in Pokémon GO

It’s May 2023 in Pokémon GO. A new month is about to start. This means we will be getting a few updates for the upcoming month. These are the things to look forward to in May 2023. Knowing these will help you in preparing ahead for the events.

Pokémon GO May 2023 Events

• An Instinctive Hero: May 2 from 1:00 p.m. to May 8 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
• Raid Day: May 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time.
• A Valorous Hero: May 11 at 10:00 a.m. to May 17 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
• Community Day: May 21 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
• Rising Shadows Event: May 22 at 10:00 a.m. to May 28 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

May 2023 Raids

• Five-Star Raids (starts 10 a.m. and ends 10:00 a.m. local time.)
  • Tapu Bulu: April 17 – May 2.
  • Genesect (Shock Drive): May 2 – May 9.
  • Tapu Fini: May 9 – May 24.
  • Regigigas: May 24 – June 1
• Mega Raids (starts 10 a.m. and ends 10:00 a.m. local time.)
  • Mega Slowbro: April 17 – May 2.
  • Mega Scizor: May 2 – May 11.
  • Mega Pinsir: May 11 – May 24.
  • Mega Altaria: May 24 – June 1.
• Elite Raids
  • Regidrago: May 13 at 11 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. local time

May 2023 Research Breakthrough Encounters

• Parasect
• Pinsir
• Snorlax
• Gible
• Furfrou
• Goomy

Pokémon GO May 2023 Spotlight Hours

• Alolan Geodude: May 2, 6:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. local time. 2x catch XP.
• Ponyta: May 9, 6:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. local time. 2x catch candy.
• Bellsprout: May 16, 6:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. local time. 2x transfer candy.
• Skorupi: May 23, 6:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. local time. 2x evolve XP.
• Houndour: May 30, 6:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. local time. 2x catch Stardust.

May 2023 GO Battle League

• Great League: April 12 – May 3.
• Master Premier Cup: April 26 – May 3
• Ultra League: May 3 – May 17.
• Little Cup: May 3 – May 10.
• Sunshine Cup (Great League Edition): May 10 – May 17.
• Master League: May 17 – June 1.
• Element Cup (Little Edition): May 17 – May 24.
• Catch Cup (Rising Heroes Edition): May 24 – June 1.