Machop Returns for Pokémon Go's May 2025 Community Day Classic
- Machop returns on May 24th between 2:00 and 5:00 pm
- Exclusive Community Day Special Research story will be available
- Event coincides with the Go Battle Week
As Pokémon Go wraps up the Might and Mastery season in style, Trainers are in for a nostalgic treat with the return of Community Day Classic—this time spotlighting the fan-favorite Fighting-type, Machop. On May 24th, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm local time, Machop will take center stage with significantly increased spawn rates, giving you the perfect chance to strengthen your Fighting-type lineup and complete your Shiny collection.
Whether you're still hunting for a powerful Machamp or hoping to finally catch that elusive Shiny Machop with its vibrant green hue, this event delivers a prime opportunity. Keep an eye out during the three-hour window—Shiny odds will be boosted, and every encounter brings you closer to your goal.
Here's the best part: evolve any Machoke into Machamp anytime during the event window or up until May 31st at 10:00 pm local time, and it will learn the powerful Dark-type Charged Attack, Payback—boasting 110 power in Trainer Battles and 95 power in Raid and Gym battles. This makes your Machamp a versatile contender in both PvP and PvE combat.
For Trainers looking to dive deeper into the festivities, an exclusive Community Day Special Research story will be available for $1.99. Completing the questline rewards you with a Premium Battle Pass, Rare Candy XL, bonus Machop encounters, and three Machop featuring a unique Seasonal Special Background.
Timed Research tasks add even more value to the event. Complete them after the main event to earn an additional Machop encounter with a Might and Mastery–themed Special Background, along with extended Shiny encounter chances. Just remember—these tasks expire on May 31st, so don’t delay.
Event bonuses amplify the excitement: enjoy 3x Catch Stardust, extended three-hour Lure Modules and Incense, surprise photo encounters, and enhanced Field Research and PokéStop Showcases. These offer increased rewards like Stardust, Great Balls, and more Machop encounters with exclusive backgrounds.
Plus, starting May 14th, the Pokémon Go Web Store will feature the Ultra Community Day Box for $1.99. It includes two Rare Candies and a Special Research ticket—perfect for maximizing your event progress.
Don’t miss out—redeem these Pokémon Go codes now to unlock extra in-game rewards and make the most of this action-packed Community Day Classic.
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