Machop Returns for Pokémon Go's May 2025 Community Day Classic

As Pokémon Go gears up for a thrilling end to the Might and Mastery season, the beloved Community Day Classic is set to feature the formidable Machop. Mark your calendars for May 24th, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm local time, when the Superpower Pokémon will dominate the wild, offering you another chance to strengthen your Fighting-type lineup with this classic favorite.

Whether you're aiming to secure a robust Machamp or hunting for that elusive Shiny Machop, this event is your golden ticket. Machop will appear more frequently, increasing your chances of encountering a Shiny variant in Pokémon Go.

During the event, or up until May 31st at 10:00 pm local time, evolve a Machoke to obtain a Machamp that knows the Charged Attack Payback. This Dark-type move packs a punch with 110 power in Trainer Battles and 95 power in raids and Gyms.

Dive deeper into the event with the exclusive Community Day Special Research story, available for just $1.99. This includes a Premium Battle Pass, Rare Candy XL, additional Machop encounters, and three Machop featuring a Seasonal Special Background.

Don't miss out on the Timed Research, which adds extra motivation to log in. Complete the tasks post-event to earn a Machop encounter with a Might and Mastery-themed Special Background and boosted Shiny odds. Remember, these tasks expire on May 31st. And don't forget to redeem those Pokémon Go codes for some fantastic freebies!

Event bonuses are plentiful, featuring 3x Catch Stardust, three-hour Lure Modules and Incense, and surprise photo encounters. Additionally, Field Research and PokéStop Showcases will provide more opportunities to collect Stardust, Great Balls, and Machop encounters with special backgrounds.

To enhance your experience, the Pokémon Go Web Store will launch an Ultra Community Day Box on May 14th for $1.99, containing two Rare Candies and a Special Research ticket.

This event also coincides with the Go Battle Week, making it an even more exciting time for Pokémon Go enthusiasts.