Pokemon GO May 2024 Raid Schedule Guide

Pokemon GO trainers can look forward to an action-packed month in May 2024, with a variety of events, raids, and spotlight hours to participate in. This guide will provide an overview of the major happenings in the game throughout the month, including the highly anticipated debut of two new Pokemons, Blacephalon and Stakataka.

Featured Pokemon and Attacks

During May, trainers can encounter Shadow Suicune in raids, along with the debut of Blacephalon in the Western Hemisphere and Stakataka in the Eastern Hemisphere. Tapu Fini will also be available in raids, and it will know the move Nature's Madness.

Raid Schedule

Raid Tier	Pokemon	Image	Dates
Mega Raids	Mega Alakazam		May 2-16
	Mega Gyarados		May 16-23
	Mega Pidgeot		May 23-June 1
5-Star Raids	Tapu Fini		May 2-16
	Regirock		May 16-23
	Blacephalon (Western Hemisphere)		May 23-June 1
	Stakataka (Eastern Hemisphere)		May 23-June 1

Trainers can also expect to see various Pokémon in 3-Star and 1-Star raids throughout the month.

Raid Hours and Spotlight Hours

Raid Hours will take place every Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time, featuring the current 5-Star raid boss. The schedule for May includes Registeel, Tapu Fini, Regirock, Blacephalon, and Stakataka.

Spotlight Hours will occur every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time, showcasing a specific Pokemon and offering a bonus. The Spotlight Hour schedule for May includes:

• May 7: Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee (2× Candy for transferring Pokemon)
• May 14: Abra (2× XP for evolving Pokemon)
• May 21: Elgyem (2× Stardust for catching Pokemon)
• May 28: Mareanie (2× XP for catching Pokemon)

With so many exciting events and opportunities to catch rare and powerful Pokemon, May 2024 is shaping up to be a fantastic month for Pokemon GO players.