Pokémon GO May Events: Darkrai, Battle League, Throwback and More
By Andrew Lin

Pokémon GO May events will keep your busy for the month, even from home. Here are all the known May Pokémon GO events.
From our Pokémon Spotlight Hour schedule to this month’s Research Breakthrough encounter, check out some events to look forward to in May! https://t.co/gisaLtdW3R pic.twitter.com/mYIIi4TNAr
— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) April 30, 2020
Pokémon GO May Events: Darkrai Raid
Until May 5, you can take on Darkrai in five star Raids. You can use any kind of Raid Pass to challenge the Pitch-Black Pokémon. Be sure to bring your strongest Fighting type Pokémon to this Legendary Raid.
Pokémon GO May Events: Battle League Season 2
The second season of the Battle League is set to begin in May. It was supposed to have started May 1, but due to a technical issue it was postponed. We could expect to see it return soon.
Pokémon GO May Events: Throwback Challenge
The Throwback Challenge celebrates the first four generations of Pokémon. Each week in May, you can participate in Special Research themed around Kanto, Johto, Hoenn and Sinnoh Pokémon.
Pokémon GO May Events: Spotlight Hours
May's Spotlight Hours happen every Tuesday at 6 p.m. in your local time. For an hour, you'll find increased spawns of certain Pokémon.
- May 5: Shellder
- May 12: Sunkern
- May 19: Poochyena
- May 26: Bronzor
Pokémon GO May Events: Breakthrough Rewards
This month's Breakthrough rewards for completing Research tasks will be Shinx. It's a good opportunity to add a powerful Electric type to your team.