Pokemon GO Details Battle League Update for New Season

Pokemon GO Details Battle League Update for New Season

Key Takeaways

  • Pokemon GO’s new Battle League season starts on September 3, featuring new cups and participation criteria for trainers worldwide.
  • Players can expect more Galar Pokemon, Dynamax forms, and new Community Days in the upcoming season, along with exclusive rewards and events.
  • With 11 new cups to enter and various restrictions on Pokemon types, the Battle League promises exciting challenges and rewards for dedicated players.

As a seasoned Pokémon GO trainer with years of battle experience under my belt, I couldn’t be more excited for the upcoming Battle League season! The new cups, participation criteria, and exclusive rewards are just the tip of the iceberg.


The mobile game, Pokemon GO, has declared the commencement of a fresh Battle League season starting on September 3. Simultaneously, they’ve shared details about the latest cups, eligibility conditions, rank-up incentives, and other essentials for trainers.

Over the past week, there’s been plenty of excitement among players with the announcement of the Max Out Season for Pokemon GO. This event kicks off on September 3 and runs until December 3. In response to numerous player requests, more Galar Pokemon will now be spotted in the wild, making an appearance that many have eagerly anticipated. The season promises several new features, including the highly anticipated debut of Dynamax forms, fresh Community Days, and a new selection of creatures that can be found through encounters, eggs, or Field Research. Niantic has also shared updates regarding the Battle League, offering insights into what players can look forward to in the near future.

The upcoming season of Pokemon GO’s Player versus Player mode, Battle League, has been officially announced and will commence on September 3 at 1 pm PDT (GMT -8). Players will find 11 fresh tournaments to participate in, such as the Galar Cup: Little Edition which restricts creatures from the Pokemon Sword and Shield Pokedex with a maximum CP of 500. The Catch Cup: Great League Edition limits entries to monsters captured by trainers during the Max Out Season, with a max CP of 1,500. The Retro Cup excludes Dark-, Steel-, and Fairy-type creatures while the Sunshine Cup permits only Normal-, Grass-, Ground-, and Fire-type (except Charizard).

Pokemon GO Max Out Battle League Start Date and Details

GO Battle League: Max Out start date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 1 pm PDT (GMT −8).

The following will occur at the beginning of the Season.

  • End-of-Season rewards will be available on the Battle screen.
  • Your GO Battle League rank will be reset.
  • Rank-up requirements will remain the same as the prior Season.

GO Battle League: Max Out Schedule

The following leagues will begin and end at 1 pm PDT (GMT −8) on the dates listed below.

September 3 – September 10

  • Great League
  • Galar Cup: Little Edition

September 10 – September 17

  • Ultra League
  • Galar Cup: Little Edition

September 17 – September 24

  • Master League*
  • Psychic Cup: Great League Edition*

*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)

September 24 – October 1

  • Great League*
  • Ultra League*
  • Master League*

*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)

October 1 – October 8

  • Great League
  • Galar Cup: Great League Edition

October 8 – October 15

Ultra League

Sunshine Cup

October 15 – October 22

  • Master League*
  • Halloween Cup: Little Edition*

*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)

October 22 – October 29

  • Great League Remix
  • Halloween Cup: Great League Edition

October 29 – November 5

  • Great League*
  • Ultra League*
  • Master League*

*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)

November 5 – November 12

  • Great League*
  • Master Premier*

*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)

November 12 – November 19

  • Ultra League
  • Willpower Cup

November 19 – November 26

  • Master League*
  • Retro Cup*

*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)

November 26 – December 3

  • Great League*
  • Ultra League*
  • Master League*
  • Catch Cup: Great League Edition*

*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)

Players advancing their ranks in Pokemon GO can expect guaranteed meetings with Galarian Yamask, Haunter, Jangmo-o, Dragonite, Frigibax, and the celebrated Pikachu Libre. Regular encounters based on rank will also be accessible, including three-star raid bosses for those who attain rank 20. The Max Out Battle League will feature a new Timed Research task that can be accessed through a pass, while trainers’ progression will unlock fresh avatar items. Additionally, the switch timer will decrease from 60 to 50 seconds, some attacks will receive boosts and reductions, and novel abilities will become available for Pokemon like Hariyama and Togetic.

During the Max Out Season Battle League, which takes place on November 2-3 from midnight to just before midnight local time, there will also be a GO Battle Weekend: Max Out event. Similar to previous Pokemon GO seasons, players can expect themed Timed Research and quadruple Stardust rewards for winning battles. For only $1 USD, you can purchase a Timed Research that grants 30,000 Stardust, three Rare Candies, and a Star Piece upon completion.

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2024-08-28 02:13