May 2026 Community Day: Lechonk

May's Community Day on Saturday 9 May features Lechonk, which spawns far more often and can be shiny or carry this year's Special Background. Evolving it during the event or shortly after gives an Oinkologne with the exclusive Fast Attack Mud Slap. Several bonuses, including Lure Modules attracting Lechonk, carry on into the evening.

Event bonuses

• Oinkologne evolved from Lechonk during the event or up to four hours afterwards knows Mud Slap (Trainer Battles: 11 power; Gyms and raids: 19 power)
• ¼ hatch distance for Eggs placed in Incubators during the event
• 2× Candy for catching Pokémon
• 2× chance of Candy XL from catching Pokémon for Trainers level 31 and up
• Incense (except Daily Adventure Incense) lasts three hours
• A surprise when taking snapshots
• Lure Modules last one hour, and regular Lure Modules have a very high chance of attracting Lechonk, still with a boosted shiny chance and possible Special Background (until 21:00)
• One extra Special Trade, for a maximum of two for the day (until 21:00)
• 50% less Stardust for trades (until 21:00)
• Field Research rewarding Stardust, Ultra Balls and Lechonk encounters, some of which have a Special Background
• Checking in to a Community Ambassador event gives Timed Research with Lechonk encounters with a Special Background and premium items