As is typical of end of Pokémon Go season months, once all the Pokémon happenings of the month are over and done, I typically have only a few days left in the month to make the event rollup for Pokémon Go, and in this case, I only have this day, as the other is reserved for the end of the season. This is one pattern, but it seems the events this month present another: they have some commonality in structures. Thus, an exploration of them is also pertinent.
This month actually has (had) two "events" that aren't really as such. The first of these kicked off the month, as the Glitz and Glam event from May 1 to 3. From the first day of this event, Trainers can access a Special Research set that features a Diancie encounter (or more Mega Energy for the Pokémon if they already obtained it from last year's Pokémon Go Fest). To herald and support this new set, Field Research tasks rewarded more of that Mega Energy or encounters with Carbink as the genetic kin. And that's all, really; after that, the beauty is for Trainers to discover by themselves.
Other happenings took place within modest timeframes yet weren't shy in features. Rivals Week returned from May 4 to 9, bringing attention to a few battle-capable Pokémon as well as those who duke it out against each other (Zangoose and Seviper, Throh and Sawk, and Heatmor and Durant); the latter group came in two-day periods while the former was present throughout, in the wild and raids. Field Research tasks led to battle-capable encounters, and Timed Research furnished additional items. This event also encompassed a Go Battle Weekend on May 4 and 5, with more battle sets, more Stardust, and free and paid Timed Research with nifty rewards, along with themed showcases throughout. With or without battling, Trainers had much to contend with over the course of this event.
Single-day events were also the norm for this month. May 11 saw the Flock Together Research Day from 2 PM to 5 PM, which was clearly focused on Pokémon species of the Flying type. For those not in some specific areas, two assortments of Flying-type Pokémon were available in the wild and as Field Research task rewards, all of them possibly Shiny. Those that want more could opt for paid Timed Research for extra encounters of a selected Field Research reward Pokémon by completing those tasks. While things weren't "for the birds", some Trainers might have found them to be a handful on that day.
The other "non-event" event was the Catching Wonders event from May 14 to 19. As with the first one at the beginning of the month, Trainers can access another Special Research set for a Master Ball with the same title as the event, dubbed a "Masterwork Research" due to its supposed longevity. This one, though, had a few extra bonuses of increased XP and Stardust for the first catch and PokéStop spin, as well as special Field Research tasks and Web Store bundles. Like the first one, things were minimalist aside from the Special Research set, and certain Trainers can leverage the bonuses if need be.
As the ultimate event of the month (and season), Ultra Space Wonders from May 23 to 28 delivered some major elements. This served as the debut of Naganadel (by evolving Poipole through a condition) as well as Blacephalon and Stakataka (in raids in western and eastern hemispheres respectively) and Shiny Mareanie. Complementing them were Pokémon of the Poison and Dragon types in the wild and raids, with the Ultra Beast raids rewarding double XP. Field Research also could reward Pokémon of the types above, the final part of the seasonal Special Research was unlocked, and paid Timed Research rewarded Mareanie encounters, useful items, and a fashion item. All these were complemented with a Web Store bundle, Collection Challenges, new fashion items, and showcases, befitting its ultimate nature.
Somewhat near to the end of the month was also the other single-day event, Ferroseed Incense Day, on May 26. True to its types and event norms, the event featured the Grass and Steel types, alternating in appearances from 11 AM to 5 PM, as attracted by Incense; Ferroseed and its Shiny form could also be encountered more often. Daily Adventure Incense was also doubled in duration, while an extra Incense could be purchased for 1 coin, and Field Research tasks gave item rewards. It was a somewhat long event, but it might very well have been significant for some and in closing.
Over the course of this month, Trainers were presented with multiple events with some similar formats, but it seems they served well for a patterned end to the season, this month being its last. After having explored the events for the month, it would serve right for me to continue exploring the current season until its end tomorrow and the new season when it begins the day after to make sense of everything and proceed through their happenings.
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