Weekly and monthly recurring events (Max Monday, Raid Hour, Spotlight Hour)
EventsLast checked 2026-10-31
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- Every week there's Max Monday on Mondays (06:00–21:00 local), Raid Hour on Wednesdays (18:00–19:00) and Spotlight Hour on Thursdays (18:00–19:00).
- Community Day usually happens once a month, from 14:00 to 17:00 local time.
- All times are local, so in Korea they're simply Korea time. The featured Pokémon changes every time.
Recurring events at a glance
| Event | When | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Max Monday | Every Monday, 06:00–21:00 | A set Dynamax Pokémon shows up a lot at Power Spots |
| Raid Hour | Every Wednesday, 18:00–19:00 | Lots of five-star raids appear at Gyms |
| Spotlight Hour | Every Thursday, 18:00–19:00 | One Pokémon appears a lot, plus one bonus (e.g. 2× Evolution XP) |
| Community Day | Usually once a month, 14:00–17:00 | One Pokémon appears a lot, with an exclusive move and several bonuses |
All times are local. If you're in Korea, just read them as Korea time. You can check this week's featured Pokémon in "This week's recurring events" on the home page and on Events. If you subscribe to the calendar, they show up in your own calendar.
Getting ready for each event
- Max Monday: Stock up on Max Particles ahead of time, and get Dynamax Pokémon ready whose type hits the featured Pokémon's weakness (Max Battles and Dynamax basics).
- Raid Hour: Have Raid Passes or Remote Raid Passes and six counters ready. Recommendations for each boss are on Raids.
- Spotlight Hour: Prepare for the bonus. For 2× Evolution XP, use it with Pokémon to evolve and a Lucky Egg; for 2× catch Stardust, use it with a Star Piece.
- Community Day: See the Community Day prep checklist.
Past records
Past featured Pokémon and bonuses for Community Day and Spotlight Hour are collected in Event history. It's handy for checking whether a Pokémon is coming back.
Checklist
- Subscribe to the calendar for recurring event reminders
- Prepare items for the Spotlight Hour bonus
- Check your Raid Passes before Raid Hour
Sources
- Site data: recurring event times from LeekDuck event posts (collected automatically); past records compiled from Bulbapedia and LeekDuck (Event history)
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