Pokémon GO Lechonk Community Day May 2026
Pokémon GO Lechonk Community Day takes place in May 2026, bringing increased spawns, exclusive bonuses, and a special evolution move for Oinkologne. This event gives Trainers a strong opportunity to farm Candy, hunt for Shiny Lechonk, and take advantage of reduced Egg Hatch distances.
If you are planning to play during this event, this guide covers everything you need to know about Lechonk Community Day in Pokémon GO.
After Community Day, the next major event is the Pokémon GO Spring Marathon Event 2026, featuring new Pokémon debuts, Egg hatches, and a progression-based GO Pass system.
Lechonk Community Day Date and Time
Lechonk Community Day will take place on:
Saturday, May 9, 2026
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time
Some bonuses will remain active until 9:00 p.m. local time.
Featured Pokémon
Lechonk will appear more frequently in the wild during the event.
- Increased spawn rate
- Chance to encounter Shiny Lechonk
- Potential for Special Background encounters
Exclusive Move: Mud Slap
Evolving Lechonk into Oinkologne during the event, or up to four hours after it ends, will grant the Fast Attack Mud Slap.
Mud Slap has the following stats:
- Trainer Battles: 11 power
- Gyms and raids: 19 power
This makes it a useful addition depending on your team setup and playstyle.
Lechonk Community Day Bonuses
During the event, Trainers can take advantage of multiple bonuses:
- 2× Candy for catching Pokémon
- 1/4 Egg Hatch Distance
- Increased chance to receive Candy XL for Trainers level 31 and above
- Incense lasting three hours
- Additional Special Trade available
- Trades requiring 50% less Stardust
Some bonuses remain active until 9:00 p.m. local time.
To understand how the Pokémon GO GO Pass Spring Marathon works, including rewards and Deluxe upgrades, check out our full GO Pass guide.
Lure Module Bonus
From 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time, Lechonk will appear more frequently at PokéStops with active Lure Modules.
These encounters will still have:
- Increased Shiny chance
- Potential Special Background
The Pokémon GO May 2026 Community Day Classic Deino event is coming up fast, so if you’re planning your month, make sure to check out our full May events hub to stay on top of every bonus, spawn, and key date.
Lechonk Community Day Special Research
A paid Special Research ticket will be available for this event.
Rewards include:
- Encounters with Lechonk featuring a Special Background
- Additional Lechonk encounters
- One Premium Battle Pass
- One Rare Candy XL
Tickets can also be gifted to friends who meet the required friendship level.
If you’re also planning your raids this month, check out our Pokémon GO Entei Shadow Raid Day May 2026 guide for dates, bonuses, and how to get the most out of Shadow Raids.
Field Research Tasks
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available during Community Day.
Rewards may include:
- Stardust
- Ultra Balls
- Additional Lechonk encounters
- Special Background encounters
The Pokémon GO GO Pass May 2026 is running throughout the month, so if you want to earn extra rewards while you play, it’s worth checking out how it works and how to level it up alongside current events.
Is Lechonk Community Day Worth It
Lechonk Community Day is worth participating in if you want to:
- Hunt for Shiny Lechonk
- Farm Candy and Candy XL
- Take advantage of reduced Egg Hatch distance
- Unlock the exclusive Mud Slap move
Even casual players can benefit from the bonuses available during the event window.
Lechonk Community Day Tips
To make the most of the event:
- Use Incense early to maximise spawns
- Focus on catching as many Lechonk as possible for Candy
- Use Lure Modules in busy areas
- Prepare storage space before the event starts
- Plan trades to take advantage of reduced Stardust cost
Related Pokémon GO May 2026 Events
Lechonk Community Day is part of a busy month of events in Pokemon GO.
For a full breakdown of everything happening, including raid events and the Spring Marathon event, check the Pokémon GO May 2026 Events Guide.
Looking for more Pokémon GO guides, event updates, and raid tips? Check out our full Pokémon GO Hub.
