Pokemon Go's May 2025 Classic Day Features Machop

• Machop returns on May 24th from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time
• An exclusive Community Day Special Research story will be available
• The event coincides with Go Battle Week

As Pokémon Go builds toward the epic finale of the Might and Mastery season, Community Day Classic makes a comeback, highlighting a beloved powerhouse: Machop. On May 24th, between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM local time, the Superpower Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild, giving you another shot at strengthening your Fighting-type lineup with a fan favorite.

Whether you're missing a reliable Machamp or simply hunting for that elusive green Shiny variant, this event presents the perfect opportunity. Machop spawns will be boosted, and with a little luck, you might even encounter a Shiny one in Pokémon Go.

Evolve Machoke during the event or by May 31st at 10:00 PM local time to obtain a Machamp that knows Payback—a Dark-type Charged Attack that deals 110 power in Trainer Battles and 95 power in Gyms and Raids.

For dedicated trainers, an exclusive Community Day Special Research story is available for $1.99, rewarding a Premium Battle Pass, Rare Candy XL, extra Machop encounters, and three Machop with a Seasonal Special Background.

In addition, Timed Research gives you another reason to log in. Finish tasks after the event to earn a Machop encounter with a Might and Mastery–themed Special Background, plus increased Shiny odds. Keep in mind, these tasks expire on May 31st. Use these Pokémon Go codes to claim a variety of free items!

Event bonuses also include 3× Catch Stardust, three-hour Lure Modules and Incense, and surprise photo encounters. Field Research and PokéStop Showcases offer additional opportunities to earn Stardust, Great Balls, and Machop encounters with unique backgrounds.

As a final perk, starting May 14th, the Pokémon Go Web Store will feature the Ultra Community Day Box for $1.99, which comes with two Rare Candies and a Special Research ticket.