Machop Confirmed for Pokémon GO Community Day Classic on May 24
Niantic has announced that Machop will be the featured Pokémon in the next Pokémon GO Community Day Classic, taking place on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 2 PM to 5 PM local time.
During the event, Machop will appear more frequently in the wild, and players will have increased chances to catch a Shiny version. Evolving Machoke into Machamp between May 24 and May 31 will grant the powerful Charged Attack, Payback.
Event bonuses include 3× Catch Stardust, three-hour Incense and Lure Modules, and surprise encounters from snapshot photos. A \$2 Special Research ticket will be available, offering bonus encounters, Candy XL, a Premium Battle Pass, and more.
Machop-themed Field Research, PokeStop Showcases, and a Might and Mastery-themed Timed Research event will run until May 31. This Community Day Classic ties into Pokémon GO’s current Might and Mastery season, which ends on June 3.
Machop’s return comes just ahead of the debut of Gigantamax Machamp on May 25 and complements a string of Fighting-type events this month.
