As usual, it’s not just 5-Star Raids to take part in, either. May is full of different Raids, including Mega Raids and more.
Check out the official X post from the Pokémon Go team below:
There’s a lot of information to get through, so keep reading to find out what the Pokémon Go Raids schedule is for May 2024, to discover which Pokémon will be available in 5-Star Raid Battles and for the full list of Raid Hours in May.
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You’ll also find details about the Mega Raids, Shadow Raids and Raid Days in May 2024.
Pokémon Go Raids schedule: May 2024’s 5-star Raid Battles explained
The Pokémon Go Raids schedule for May 2024 includes four Legendary Pokémon/Ultra Beasts – Tapu Fini, Regirock, Blacephalon and Stakataka. Each 5-Star Raid Battle period lasts a week or two, and all come to an end at 10am local time.
Just Tapu Fini and Regirock can be shiny.
Caught Tapu Fini from these 5-Star Raid Battles can learn Nature’s Madness, which should be obtainable from an Elite TM.
Registeel – Ending 10am 2nd May
You have until 10am (local time) on 2nd May to earn your chance to catch a Registeel.
Tapu Fini – 2nd May to 16th May
The Tapu Fini 5-Star Raid period is 2nd May – 16th May. You have until 16th May at 10am (local time) to take part in a battle for your chance to catch a Tapu Fini and earn other rewards.
Regirock – 16th May to 23rd May
The Regirock 5-Star Raid period is 16th May – 23rd May. You have until 23rd May at 10am (local time) to take part in a battle for your chance to catch a Regirock and earn other rewards.
Blacephalon – Western Hemisphere
The Blacephalon 5-Star Raid period is 23rd May – 1st June. You have until 1st June at 10am (local time) to complete a battle for your chance to catch a Blacephalon and earn other rewards. Remember, Western Hemisphere players only!
Stakataka – Eastern Hemisphere
Pokémon Go May 2024 Raid Hours schedule
During Pokémon Go Raid Hours, you will have increased numbers of the 5-Star Raid battles for the month. This means Raid Hours are the best time to attempt the boss battles for a chance to catch the Legendary Pokémon.
Here is the Pokémon Go Raid Hours schedule for May 2024 (all 6pm-7pm local time):
- 1st May | Registeel
- 8th May and 15th May | Tapu Fini
- 22nd May | Regirock
- 29th May | Blacephalon (Western Hemisphere)
- 29th May | Stakataka (Eastern Hemisphere)
Pokémon Go Mega Raids May 2024 schedule
Running alongside the 5-Star Battle Raids are Mega Raids. In May 2024, the new Mega Raids are Mega Alakazam, Mega Gyarados and Mega Pidgeot. All can be shiny.
The May 2024 Pokémon Go Mega Raids is as follows (all end 10am local time):
- 25th April – 2nd May | Mega Aggron
- 2nd May – 16th May | Mega Alakazam
- 16th May – 23rd May | Mega Gyarados
- 23rd May – 1st June | Mega Pidgeot
What is the Pokémon Go Shadow Raid in May 2024?
The Pokémon Go Shadow Raid in April 2024 is Suicune (Shadow). Shadow Raids take place every weekend throughout each month. Suicune (Shadow) can be shiny.
Is there a May 2024 Pokémon Go Raid Day?
There is no Pokémon Go Raid Day in May 2024. Instead, players can look forward to the Flock Together Research Day on 11th May.
The Flock Together Research Day will take place on Saturday 11th May. It will last for three hours between 2pm-5pm local time.
On 26th May, there will be an Incense Day between 11am-5pm.
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