Pokemon GO May 8-14 (2023): A Valorous Hero, Regidrago Elite Raid, GO Battle Day, and more

After enjoying An Instinctive Hero and the Kleavor Raid Day last week, Pokemon GO trainers have another eventful set of days ahead. A Valorous Hero and its offerings were revealed earlier by Niantic, marking Mega Pinsir's and Shiny Tapu Fini's debuts. They will also get to participate in the returning Regidrago Elite Raid event later this week.An Instinctive Hero began last week on Tuesday, May 2, marking the debut of Larvesta, Volcarona, and Shiny Mantyke. Kleavor also made its first appearance in Pokemon GO in the past few days with the Raid Day event. Lucky players were able to come across a shiny variant of the Axe Pokemon.Mega Pinsir, Shiny Tapu Fini, unique Ponyta, and more in Pokemon GO this weekPokémon GO@PokemonGoAppGet ready to show your team spirit this May, Trainers! Release the hero in you by completing raids and helping two of our team leaders with their work!#RisingHeroes6607934Get ready to show your team spirit this May, Trainers! Release the hero in you by completing raids and helping two of our team leaders with their work!#RisingHeroes https://t.co/1sRXn79o8zPokemon GO trainers are already aware of the events that they will get to participate in this month, as Nianitc had earlier revealed the May 2023 content roadmap.1) An Instinctive HeroRevolving around Team Instinct, An Instinctive Hero is set to conclude on Monday, May 8, at 8 pm local time. As mentioned above, Larvesta and Shiny Mantyke were available through egg hatches. Trainers can now evolve Larvesta to Volcarona at a steep cost.Pokémon GO@PokemonGoAppSpark needs your help, Trainers—An Instinctive Hero has begun!pokemongolive.com/post/an-instin…#RisingHeroes126099Spark needs your help, Trainers—An Instinctive Hero has begun!pokemongolive.com/post/an-instin…#RisingHeroes https://t.co/aL2p5DPYctAn exclusive Special Research quest was also made available. Trainers who completed the same got an encounter with an Elekid wearing a Spark-themed accessory.2) A Valorous HeroA Valorous Hero will begin on Thursday, May 11, at 10 am local time and run until Wednesday, May 17, at 8 pm local time. Mega Pinsir and Shiny Tapu Fini will make their long-awaited debuts in the popular AR title.Pokémon GO@PokemonGoAppIt’s time to be a hero once again—Candela needs your help with some research!Are you ready to rise to the challenge and be A Valorous Hero?pokemongolive.com/post/a-valorou…#RisingHeroes4312518It’s time to be a hero once again—Candela needs your help with some research!Are you ready to rise to the challenge and be A Valorous Hero?pokemongolive.com/post/a-valorou…#RisingHeroes https://t.co/VqOEFh3wI7Trainers will be able to catch a Ponyta wearing a Candela-themed accessory upon completing the exclusive Special Research. The event will also see a number of Pocket Monsters appearing in raids of various tiers.3) Regidrago Elite RaidBecause of the issues with the first run of the Regidrago Elite Raid, Niantic announced that the event would rerun again. It will take place on Saturday, May 13, at 11 am, 2 pm and 5 pm local time.Pokémon GO@PokemonGoAppTrainers,We apologize for the inconvenience during the initial appearance of Regidrago in March.We’re holding a special global event on Saturday, May 13, where Regidrago will appear in Elite Raids at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. local time. Thank you!3733397Trainers,We apologize for the inconvenience during the initial appearance of Regidrago in March.We’re holding a special global event on Saturday, May 13, where Regidrago will appear in Elite Raids at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. local time. Thank you! https://t.co/98lRoquEP2Trainers in GMT +13 would get their hands on a free bundle. Players need to keep in mind that Elite Raids are in-person events, and Remote Raid Passes won't work for the occasion.4) GO Battle Day: StardustFor the GO Battle Day: Stardust, trainers will be able to get their hands on paid Timed Research tasks that will provide extra Stardust. The event will take place on Sunday, May 14, from 12 am local time to 11:59 pm local time.The active leagues will be Ultra League and Sunshine Cup: Great League Edition. Bonuses will include 4x win Stardust and an increase in the maximum number of battle sets from five to 20.5) Spotlight &amp; Raid HourThe upcoming Spotlight Hour event in Pokemon GO will take place on Tuesday, May 9, from 6 pm local time to 7 pm local time. Ponyta will appear with an increased spawn rate in the wild, along with a 2x Catch Candy event bonus. Lucky trainers may also come across Shiny Ponyta.This week's Raid Hour will take place on Wednesday, May 10, from 6 pm local time to 7 pm local time. Tapu Fini will appear more frequently in raids. Shiny Tapu Fini makes its debut in-game this week.6) GO Battle LeagueThe active GO Battle Leagues in Pokemon GO for this week are as follows:May 4 to May 11Ultra LeagueLittle CupMay 11 to May 18Ultra LeagueSunshine Cup: Great League Edition7) 5-star and Mega RaidsThe current 5-star and Mega Raid bosses in Pokemon GO are as follows:Genesect with Shock Drive (5-star Raid boss from May 2 to May 9)Mega Scizor (Mega Raid boss from May 2 to May 11)The upcoming 5-star and Mega Raid bosses are as follows:Tapu Fini (5-star Raid boss from May 9 to May 24)Mega Pinsir (Mega Raid boss from May 11 to May 24)

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