Get ready, Trainers! The Paldea region is taking over Pokémon GO once again. The featured Pokémon for the May 2026 Community Day is none other than the fan-favorite Hog Pokémon, Lechonk!
Whether you’re hunting for a rare Shiny, looking to maximize your Candy XL for competitive play, or wanting to add an exclusive move to your Oinkologne, this comprehensive guide has everything you need to know to make the most of this event.
Event Schedule: Date & Time Mark your calendars and set your alarms! The core event window is short, but the bonuses extend into the evening:
- Main Event: Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Local Time.
- Evolution Window: Evolve until 9:00 PM Local Time to secure the exclusive move.
Shiny Lechonk: Boosted Odds During the three-hour event window, Lechonk will appear in massive numbers in the wild. Community Day offers significantly boosted shiny odds (approximately 1 in 25), making this the ultimate opportunity to add the elusive pink-colored Shiny Lechonk to your collection.
Exclusive Attack Analysis: Mud Slap Oinkologne If you evolve Lechonk during the event—or up to four hours afterward—your Oinkologne will learn the exclusive Ground-type Fast Attack: Mud Slap.
- Trainer Battles: 11 Power
- Gyms and Raids: 19 Power
This move provides Oinkologne with much-needed Ground-type coverage, allowing it to threaten Steel, Rock, and Poison-type opponents that might otherwise wall its Normal-type STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) moves.
Massive Event Bonuses & Perks
To celebrate Lechonk, several incredible gameplay bonuses will be active. Use this table to plan your grind:
| Bonus Type | Duration | Description |
| Egg Hatch Distance | 2 PM – 5 PM | 1/4 Hatch Distance for any Eggs placed in Incubators. |
| Catch Rewards | 2 PM – 5 PM | 2x Catch Candy and 2x chance to receive Candy XL. |
| Lure & Incense | 2 PM – 9 PM | Lures and Incense (excluding Daily) will last for 3 hours. |
| Special Trades | 2 PM – 9 PM | One additional Special Trade (Max 2) and 50% Stardust discount. |
Pro-Tip: Regular Lure Modules placed during the event will attract Lechonk with a high shiny chance and a rare possibility of triggering a Special Background encounter!
Research Tasks & Special Backgrounds
This Community Day introduces a heavy focus on the new “Special Background” mechanic, which adds a unique collectible visual to your Pokémon’s summary page.
Free Field Research Spin PokéStops to unlock event-themed tasks. Completing challenges like “Catch 5 Pokémon in a Party” or “Catch 50 Pokémon” will reward you with encounters. High-tier tasks are guaranteed to reward Lechonk with a Special Background.
Special Research Ticket: “A Boaring Adventure” ($1.99) For Trainers looking to maximize their haul, the premium $1.99 ticket offers a 3-step questline with premium rewards:
- 3 Guaranteed Lechonk encounters with Special Backgrounds.
- 1 Premium Battle Pass and 1 Rare Candy XL.
- Bonus XP, Stardust, and additional high-IV encounters.
Preparation Checklist for Trainers
- Storage Management: Clear at least 300-500 spaces in your Pokémon storage.
- Item Hoarding: Stock up on at least 200 Ultra Balls and plenty of Pinap Berries.
- Egg Strategy: Save your 10km and 12km Eggs until 2:00 PM to capitalize on the 1/4 Hatch Distance bonus.
- Snapshot Surprise: Don’t forget to take up to 5 AR Snapshots for additional photobomb encounters!
Good luck hunting that perfect “Shundo” Lechonk!
