It really feels like the Season of Alola just started, and already it's time to look at the season's final month. With events and debuts galore, this had been a particularly interesting season, so let's watch it go out with a bang as we prepare to say Alola to Alola.
March 2021 Research Breakthrough
| Research Start | Research End |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. PST | June 1, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. PST |
Alolan Muk is still a good Pokemon for PvP, so the ability to score this semi-rare little ball of grime and toxins is welcomed. However, it also comes with the 10/10/10 stat floor, so it's unlikely to be a truly great individual. Sitll, it's good for trades at the very least!
Five Star and Mega Raid Bosses
Raids End: May 3
Raids Start: May 3
Raids End: May 10
Raids Start: May 10
Raids End: May 25
Raids Start: May 25
Raids End: June 1
Spotlight Hours
| Spotlight Period | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 3, 2022, 6:00-7:00 p.m. local time | 2x Catch Candy |
| Spotlight Period | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 10, 2022, 6:00-7:00 p.m. local time | 2x Transfer Candy |
| Spotlight Period | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 6:00-7:00 p.m. local time | 2x Evolution XP |
| Spotlight Period | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 24, 2022, 6:00-7:00 p.m. local time | 2x Catch Stardust |
| Spotlight Period | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 6:00-7:00 p.m. local time | 2x Catch XP |
May Events
While it's likely that this is not a complete list, Niantic has given us information on at least a few upcoming events:
| Event Start | Event End |
|---|---|
| April 29, 2022 | May 1, 2022 |
While we already have an article on this event, it does stretch into May and include a Kangaskhan raid day on May 1.
| Event Start | Event End |
|---|---|
| May 3 | May 8 |
The continued celebration of the Mega Evolution system, this marks the debut of Mega Legendary raids.
| Event Start | Event End |
|---|---|
| May 12 | May 20 |
Water is the single most common type for a Pokemon to have, so naturally let's celebrate this wide-spread and diverse type once again!
| Event Day |
|---|
| May 21 |
Alolan Geodude gets its chance to shine in the last new Community Day of the Season of Alola
| Event Start | Event End |
|---|---|
| May 25 | May 31 |
Alola means hello, but it also means goodbye. Let's give a fond Alola to Alola as the summer begins in earnest!
