Pokémon Go is gearing up for an electrifying finale to the Might and Mastery season with the return of the Community Day Classic, spotlighting none other than the beloved Fighting-type powerhouse—Machop. This special event will take place on May 24th, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm local time, offering Trainers a prime opportunity to encounter Machop in the wild and strengthen their Pokémon roster with this iconic brawler.
Whether you're still on the hunt for a perfect Machamp or aiming to add a Shiny variant to your collection, this Community Day presents ideal conditions to evolve your Machoke into a Payback-wielding Machamp. If you evolve Machoke during the event window or anytime before May 31st at 10:00 pm, your Machamp will learn the powerful Dark-type Charged Attack, Payback—boasting 110 power in Trainer Battles and 95 in raids and Gyms.
For those eager to dive deeper into the event, a Community Day-exclusive Special Research story will be available for $1.99. This engaging questline includes a Premium Battle Pass, Rare Candy XL, bonus Machop encounters, and three Machop featuring a Seasonal Special Background, enhancing your gameplay experience with exclusive rewards.
In addition, Timed Research tasks will remain accessible after the event, allowing you to earn a Machop encounter with a Might and Mastery–inspired Special Background along with increased Shiny encounter rates. Be sure to complete these tasks before they expire on May 31st. You can also use [ttpp] to claim additional in-game rewards and free items!
Event bonuses include triple Catch Stardust, three-hour Lure Modules and Incense, and surprise photo encounters to keep your momentum going. Field Research and PokéStop Showcases will further boost your chances to collect Stardust, Great Balls, and Machop with unique backgrounds.
For those planning ahead, the Pokémon Go Web Store will begin selling the Ultra Community Day Box starting May 14th for just $1.99. It contains two Rare Candies and a Special Research ticket, making it a valuable asset for maximizing your Community Day rewards.
