Pokémon GO 'Memories in Motion' Week

Niantic’s “Memories in Motion” season stayed active in Pokémon GO through Saturday, May 24, with local-time features that shaped the game’s final full week before the season ends on June 2. The week of May 18-24 included Tapu Bulu in five-star raids, Mega Altaria in Mega Raids and Dynamax Registeel in Max Battles, according to Pokémon GO Hub’s weekly event roundup. Niantic’s official season page says “Memories in Motion” runs from March 3 at 10:00 a.m. to June 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time. The company also says the season introduced a new weekly structure built around recurring daily bonuses and local event windows. ### Which parts of the week were tied to “Memories in Motion” itself? Niantic’s official season page says “Memories in Motion” changed the cadence of Pokémon GO events, with recurring bonuses attached to specific days of the week. Sunday extends Incense and Lure durations up to twice as long, Monday doubles GO Points from Pass Tasks and refreshes Power Spots more often, and Tuesday activates PokéStop Showcases from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time. (pokemongo.com) Wednesday remains the game’s Raid Hour day, with five-star raid bosses appearing from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, while Thursday raises the daily GO Battle League cap from 25 battles to 50 and increases Stardust from win rewards up to four times. Friday is reserved for trade-focused bonuses, and Niantic says those bonuses apply only to in-person trades. ### What were players seeing in raids and battles during May 18-24? (pokemongo.com) Pokémon GO Hub’s May 18-24 schedule says Tapu Bulu became the five-star raid boss starting May 20 and remained in raids through May 26. The same schedule says Mega Altaria entered Mega Raids on May 20, replacing Mega Glalie. Monday, May 18, featured Dynamax Registeel in Max Battles from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, and Pokémon GO Hub says Dynamax Registeel continued appearing in Max Battles through May 24. (pokemongo.com) Saturday, May 23, also brought Super Mega Falinks Raid Day from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, when Mega Falinks made its Pokémon GO debut and players could receive up to five additional free raid passes for the event. (pokemongohub.net) ### What exactly was the Candy XL bonus? Niantic says Friday’s “Friendship Friday” bonus includes two guaranteed Candy XL from trades for Trainers level 31 and up. The same official page lists up to two Special Trades on Friday, an increased chance of Lucky Trade on any trade, and up to a 10% reduction in Stardust trade costs. The company’s wording matters for players trying to plan around the bonus. (pokemongohub.net) Niantic says the Friday trade perks are limited to in-person trades, not remote activity, and they are tied to the season-wide daily schedule rather than a separate one-off event announcement. ### Was there a single weeklong event called “Memories in Motion” this week? Pokémon GO Hub’s May 18-24 roundup describes the period as part of the broader “Memories in Motion” season, not as a standalone weeklong event carrying that exact name. (pokemongo.com) The site says the week was comparatively quiet, with the Spring Marathon ending on May 18 and the main featured event later in the week being Mega Falinks Raid Day on May 23. Niantic’s official page also frames “Memories in Motion” as a season that sets recurring schedules, bonuses and event structure across several months. That means players this week were participating in season-wide systems and rotating local activities rather than a single limited event labeled “Memories in Motion Week.” ### Where can players check what comes next? Niantic says the “Memories in Motion” season ends on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time. (pokemongohub.net) The official season page lists the recurring daily bonus schedule, while Pokémon GO Hub’s weekly calendar tracks raid bosses, Max Battles and event-day windows for the days immediately before and after May 24. (pokemongo.com)