Lechonk Hogs the Spotlight in Pokémon GO’s May 2026 Community Day

Hoof it over to Pokémon GO for the May 2026 Community Day featuring Lechonk. On May 9, 2026, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. local time, the Hog Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild, and some Trainers may even encounter a Shiny Lechonk or Lechonk with a Special Background. Evolve your Lechonk during the event or up to four hours afterward to get an Oinkologne that knows the Fast Attack Mud Slap.

Go full hog with these May 2026 Community Day event bonuses.

• 1/4 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period

• 2× Candy for catching Pokémon

• 2× chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL from catching Pokémon

• Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) activated during the event will last for three hours

• Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise

• Lure Modules will last for one hour and may attract the featured Pokémon (from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. local time)

• One additional Special Trade can be made for a maximum of two for the day (from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. local time)

• Trades will require 50% less Stardust (from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. local time)

Take on Community Day–themed Field Research with tasks involving catching Lechonk. Complete these tasks to earn rewards including Stardust, Ultra Balls, and additional encounters with Lechonk.

Community Day Special Research is available for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). Trainers who complete this research can earn the following rewards.

Have le-fun, Trainers!