Pokémon Go's May 2025 Community Day Classic Features Machop

• Machop appears on May 24 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm
• Exclusive Special Research story available during event
• Event aligns with Go Battle Week

Pokémon Go wraps up its Might and Mastery season with a thrilling Community Day Classic, spotlighting Machop. On May 24, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm local time, this Superpower Pokémon will dominate the wild, offering trainers a chance to strengthen their Fighting-type lineup with a fan-favorite.

Whether you’re seeking a robust Machamp or hunting for a Shiny Machop’s green gleam, this event is your moment. Machop will spawn more often, boosting your odds of catching a Shiny in Pokémon Go.

Evolve Machoke during the event or until May 31 at 10:00 pm local time to get a Machamp with the Charged Attack Payback, a Dark-type move delivering 110 power in Trainer Battles and 95 in raids and Gyms.

For deeper engagement, a $1.99 Special Research story unlocks a Premium Battle Pass, Rare Candy XL, extra Machop encounters, and three Machop with a Seasonal Special Background.

Timed Research adds post-event rewards. Complete tasks by May 31 for a Machop encounter with a Might and Mastery-themed Special Background and enhanced Shiny odds. Redeem Pokémon Go codes for extra free rewards!

Event perks include 3x Catch Stardust, three-hour Lure Modules and Incense, and surprise photo encounters. Field Research and PokéStop Showcases offer more Stardust, Great Balls, and Machop with unique backgrounds.

Starting May 14, the Pokémon Go Web Store offers an Ultra Community Day Box for $1.99, including two Rare Candies and a Special Research ticket.