Pokémon GO Memories in Motion Week

Pokémon GO players are moving through a quieter stretch of the game’s “Memories in Motion” season this week, but the calendar still includes several bonuses tied to the season’s daily schedule. Niantic’s official season page says “Memories in Motion” runs from March 3 to June 2, 2026, and shifts the game to a more regular weekly rhythm with recurring bonuses by day. May 18 to May 24 sits between larger headline events on the monthly calendar. Pokémon GO Hub’s weekly and monthly event listings place the period after the Spring Marathon, which ended May 18, and alongside Super Mega Falinks Raid Day on May 23. For players trying to decide whether this week is worth opening the app for, the answer is less about a single debut and more about stacking routine advantages. (pokemongo.com) The official season page lays out daily bonuses for raids, trades, showcases and Max Battles, while third-party event trackers list the current raid and Max Battle rotations for the week. (pokemongohub.net) ### Which bonus matters most if you are just playing this weekend? Friday’s trade bonus is one of the clearest reasons to coordinate with another player in person. Niantic says “Friendship Friday” allows up to two Special Trades, increases the chance of a Lucky Trade, cuts Stardust trade costs by as much as 10%, and gives trainers level 31 and above two guaranteed Candy XL from trades. (pokemongo.com) That trade perk is part of a broader season-long push around in-person play. Niantic’s season page says the Friday bonuses apply only to in-person trades, and the same page says different days now carry fixed play patterns, including Raid Hour on Wednesdays and expanded GO Battle League rewards on Thursdays. ### What is in raids and Max Battles during May 18–24? (pokemongo.com) May 20 to May 26 is the current five-star and Mega Raid window, according to Pokémon GO Hub’s May calendar. The site lists Tapu Bulu in five-star raids and Mega Altaria in Mega Raids for that stretch. Wednesday remains the anchor point for raid-focused players. Niantic says Raid Hour continues from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time each Wednesday and features that week’s five-star boss, which means Tapu Bulu is the featured target for the May 20 Raid Hour under the published rotation. (pokemongo.com) May 18 to May 24 also lines up with Dynamax Registeel in Max Battles, Pokémon GO Hub says. (pokemongohub.net) Niantic’s season page says Mondays are “Max Monday,” with more frequent Power Spot refreshes, added Power Spots and Max Battles available from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time. ### If there is no big themed event, what should players actually do? (pokemongo.com) Tuesday is built for showcase play. Niantic says PokéStop Showcases run from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time on Tuesdays and can feature up to 20 categories. Thursday is the battle-focused day. Niantic says “GO Battle Thursday” raises Stardust from win rewards by as much as four times and doubles the daily set limit from five to 10, for up to 50 battles. (pokemongohub.net) Sunday still carries a lighter but useful bonus. Niantic says incense and all lure modules activated on Sunday last up to twice as long, giving players a simple way to extend a local walking session without a separate ticketed event. (pokemongo.com) ### What is the next date on the calendar after this week? May 23 is the next named date inside this stretch. Pokémon GO’s official news page lists “Fall in formation and ready your Link Charges for Falinks Super Mega Raid Day!” among its April announcements, and Pokémon GO Hub’s May calendar places Super Mega Falinks Raid Day on Saturday, May 23, 2026. (pokemongo.com) June 2, 2026, is the next larger milestone after that. (pokemongo.com) Niantic says the “Memories in Motion” season ends that morning at 10:00 a.m. local time, which gives players a fixed deadline for any remaining season bonuses before the next season begins. (pokemongo.com)