Here’s your complete schedule of Pokémon GO’s weekly events for May 2026. Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evening features rotating in-game bonuses, powerful Raid Bosses, and exclusive encounters.
This guide covers all Spotlight Hour Pokémon, Raid Hour Legendaries, and Max Monday Bosses, along with their corresponding rewards and bonuses:
- 🌟 Max Monday: Mondays 6–7 p.m. local time
- ✨ Spotlight Hour: Tuesdays 6–7 p.m. local time – Currently cancelled.
- ⚔️ Raid Hour: Wednesdays 6–7 p.m. local time
Looking for more coverage? Check out our Current Raid Bosses, Current Season’s Field Research Tasks and Current Egg Chart.
Pokémon GO Spotlight Hours: May 2026 Schedule and Bonuses
There are no Spotlight Hours in May 2026.
Pokémon GO Raid Hours in May 2026
Here is the complete May 2026 Raid Hours schedule. From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, the following Pokémon will be featured in increased numbers in Five Star Raids on these dates in February:
Raid Hours are one of Pokémon GO’s most consistent weekly events. Every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. local time, Trainers worldwide can join the Pokémon GO Raid Hour to battle the current Legendary Raid Boss in Five-Star Raids.
💡 During Raid Hours, a Legendary Pokémon appears at all Gyms that can host a Raid at that time. If there are more than Legendary currently in rotation, all of them will appear at the same time.
Pokémon GO Max Mondays and Max Battles Schedule (May 2026)
These Dynamax Pokémon may appear in Pokémon GO’s Max Battles throughout May. They will also take over Power Spots for an hour each week on Mondays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time!
| Dates | Pokémon in Max Battles |
|---|---|
| April 27 – May 3 |
Shuckle
Dynamax
|
| May 4 – May 10 |
Cottonee
Dynamax
|
| May 11 – May 17 |
Growlithe
Dynamax
|
| May 18 – May 24 |
Registeel
Dynamax
|
| May 25 – May 31 |
Combee
Dynamax
|
Max Mondays are the newest addition to Pokémon GO’s weekly rotation, following the format of Raid Hour and Spotlight Hour, but focused on Dynamax Pokémon in Max Battles.
Pokémon GO Weekly Events FAQ: Spotlight, Raid, and Max Battles
Spotlight Hours
Q: What are Pokémon GO Spotlight hours?
A: Pokémon GO Spotlight hours are weekly events in the game where a specific Pokémon is featured for one hour. During this hour, the selected Pokémon spawns more frequently in the wild, and players have increased chances of encountering and catching it.
Q: When do Pokémon GO Spotlight hours take place?
A: Pokémon GO Spotlight hours occur every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
Q: How are Pokémon selected for Spotlight hours?
A: Niantic, the developers of Pokémon GO, select the Pokémon for Spotlight hours. The chosen Pokémon can be common or rare, and the selection is made to provide players with an opportunity to catch and collect a variety of Pokémon.
Q: Can I evolve the featured Pokémon during Spotlight hours to get exclusive moves?
A: No, evolving the featured Pokémon during Spotlight hours does not guarantee the acquisition of exclusive moves. Exclusive moves are usually reserved for specific events or Community Days.
Q: Do Spotlight hours offer any bonuses other than increased spawns?
A: Yes, during Spotlight hours, there is often an additional bonus. This can include increased experience points (XP) for catching Pokémon, extra Stardust for catching Pokémon, or reduced egg hatch distance.
Q: Can I still encounter other Pokémon during Spotlight hours?
A: Yes, while the featured Pokémon spawns more frequently during Spotlight hours, other Pokémon will still appear in the game. However, the frequency of the featured Pokémon will be significantly higher.
Q: Can I use Lure Modules during Spotlight hours to attract the featured Pokémon?
A: Yes, using Lure Modules during Spotlight hours can attract the featured Pokémon. It’s a good strategy to increase your chances of encountering and catching more of the selected Pokémon.
Q: Are Spotlight hours available worldwide?
A: Yes, Spotlight hours are available to Pokémon GO players worldwide. The timing of the event is based on the player’s local time.
Q: Can I participate in Pokémon GO Spotlight hours remotely?
A: Spotlight hours require players to actively explore their surroundings and catch Pokémon in real-world locations. Therefore, remote participation is generally not possible for this particular event.
Q: Are there any special items or rewards for participating in Spotlight hours?
A: There are no specific items or rewards exclusively tied to participating in Spotlight hours. However, players can benefit from increased spawns, bonuses, and the opportunity to catch Pokémon that may be useful for evolving, trading, or battling.
Raid Hours
Q: What are Pokémon GO Raid hours?
A: Pokémon GO Raid hours are one-hour long weekly mini events during which raid battles in the game become more frequent, featuring one specific Pokémon in Raids. All Raids feature the same Pokémon.
Q: When do Pokémon GO Raid hours occur?
A: Pokémon GO Raid hours occur every Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
Q: How long do Raid hours last?
A: Raid hours last for one hour. During this time, the number of raids taking place increases, making it easier for Trainers to find and participate in raid battles.
Q: What Pokémon can I encounter during Raid hours?
A: Pokémon that can be encountered during Raid hours depend on the specific raid boss that is active during that time, but more often than not it features Legendary Pokémon. Niantic frequently rotates raid bosses, allowing players to battle and catch various Pokémon, including both regular species and legendary Pokémon.
Q: Can I participate in Raid hours alone?
A: While some lower-tier raids can be completed solo or in small groups, Raid hours are generally designed to encourage teamwork and collaboration. It is often beneficial to team up with other players to defeat stronger raid bosses and increase your chances of success.
Q: How do I find Raid battles during Raid hours?
A: During Raid hours, you can locate raid battles by looking for gyms with raid eggs or raid bosses on the map or on Campfire. Raid eggs appear as a countdown timer on top of a gym, indicating when the raid battle will begin.
Q: Are Raid hours available worldwide?
A: Yes, Raid hours are available worldwide, and they respect your local time and local timezone.
Q: Can I receive exclusive rewards during Raid hours?
A: While Raid hours do not typically offer exclusive rewards on their own, they provide increased opportunities to earn regular raid rewards such as Rare Candies, Golden Razz Berries, TMs, and a chance to catch the raid boss Pokémon. Some raid bosses may have their shiny form available during raid hours, increasing the odds of encountering a shiny Pokémon.
Q: Do Raid hours require special passes?
A: Raid hours do not require any special raid passes. The regular raid passes used for normal raids can be used during Raid hours as well. However, it’s always a good idea to have a few raid passes in your inventory before the event starts to maximize your participation.
Q: Are Raid hours limited to a specific level of players?
A: Raid hours are open to players of all levels. Legendary raids may require a larger group of players to defeat the raid boss. It is recommended to team up with others to take on more challenging raids during Raid hours.
Max Mondays
For one hour every Monday evening, 6pm – 7pm local time, a different featured Dynamax Pokémon will take over all Max Battles at Power Spots. They work similarly to Raid Hours, just for a featured Dynamax Pokémon every Monday night!
Q: What are Pokémon GO Max Mondays?
A: Pokémon GO Max Mondays are one-hour long weekly mini events during which Max Battles in the game become more frequent, featuring one specific Pokémon in Max Battles. All Max Battles feature the same Pokémon.
Q: When do Pokémon GO Max Mondays occur?
A: Pokémon GO Max Mondays occur every Monday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
Q: How do I find Max Battles during Max Mondays?
A: During Max Mondays, you can locate Max Battles by looking for Power Spots on the map or on Campfire.
Q: How long do Max Mondays last?
A: Max Mondays last for one hour. During this time, the number of Max Battles taking place increases, making it easier for Trainers to find and participate in Max Battles.
Q: What Pokémon can I encounter during Max Monday hours?
A: Pokémon that can be encountered during Max Mondays depend on the specific Power Spot boss that is active during that time, but currently they feature 1-star bosses. Niantic frequently rotates these bosses, allowing players to battle and catch various Pokémon, including both Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon.
Q: Can I participate in Max Monday hours alone?
A: Currently all scheduled Max Monday bosses are 1-star Max Battle bosses, which are solo-able using Dynamax Pokémon.
Q: Are Max Mondays available worldwide?
A: Yes, Max Battles are available worldwide, and they respect your local time and local timezone. You can only participate in Max Battles in-person.
Q: Can I receive exclusive rewards during Max Mondays?
A: While Max Mondays do not typically offer exclusive rewards on their own, they provide increased opportunities to earn regular Max Battle rewards such as XL Candy for the featured Pokémon, XP, Stardust and a chance to catch the raid boss Pokémon. Some Power Spot bosses may have their shiny form available during raid hours, increasing the odds of encountering a shiny Pokémon.
Q: Do Max Mondays require special passes?
A: Max Mondays do not require any special passes. The regular Max Particules used for normal Max Battles can be used during Max Mondays as well. However, it’s always a good idea to have a well stocked supply of Max Particles in your inventory before the event starts to maximize your participation.
Q: Are Max Mondays limited to a specific level of players?
A: Max Mondays are open to players of all levels. Higher difficulty Power Spot bosses may require a larger group of players to defeat the Power Spot boss. It is recommended to team up with others to take on more challenging raids during Max Mondays.
