The upcoming Battle League season in Pokémon GO is set to begin on September 3, featuring a variety of new cups, Galar Pokémon, and Dynamax forms. Players can expect exclusive rewards, Community Days, and numerous events throughout the season.
With 11 new cups to participate in and various restrictions on Pokémon types, trainers worldwide will face thrilling new challenges and opportunities to showcase their skills in the competitive arena.
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.
Pokemon GO has announced the new Battle League season, which will begin on September 3. Along with the announcement, Pokemon GO revealed the new cups and participation criteria, rank-up rewards, and other information for trainers.
It”s been a busy week for players, as Pokemon GO announced the Max Out Season, which will run from September 3 to December 3. In response to many player requests, the augmented reality title will finally add more Galar Pokemon, which will be seen more frequently in the wild. The upcoming season will see the long-awaited debut of Dynamax forms, new Community Days, and a new rotation of creatures available through spawns, eggs, and Field Research. Niantic also brought news about the Battle League, detailing what players can expect in the coming months.
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The new season of Battle League, Pokemon GO”s PvP, has been announced, and it will begin on September 3 at 1 pm PDT (GMT -8). Players will have 11 new cups to enter, such as the Galar Cup: Little Edition, which will only allow critters from the Pokemon Sword and Shield Dex with up to 500 CP. In the Catch Cup: Great League Edition, only monsters caught by trainers during the Max Out Season with up to 1,500 CP will be allowed to enter. In the Retro Cup, Dark-, Steel-, and Fairy-type will not be eligible, while in the Sunshine Cup only Normal-, Grass-, Ground-, and Fire-type (except Charizard) can be used.
Pokemon GO Max Out Battle League Start Date and Details
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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)
By ranking up, Pokemon GO players will get guaranteed encounters with Galarian Yamask, Haunter, Jangmo-o, Dragonite, Frigibax, and the iconic Pikachu Libre. Standard encounters according to rank will be available, such as three-star raid bosses for players who reach rank 20. The Max Out Battle League will have a new Timed Research accessible via pass, and avatar items unlocked as trainers rank up. The switch timer will be reduced from 60 to 50 seconds, several attacks will get buffs and nerfs, and new abilities will be available for Pokemon such as Hariyama and Togetic.
Along with the new cups, rewards, and balanced attacks, the Max Out Season Battle League will have the GO Battle Weekend: Max Out event on November 2-3 from 12 am to 11:29 pm local time. As in previous Pokemon GO seasons, this weekend, players will receive themed Timed Research and earn 4x Stardust for winning battles. For $1 USD, players can get a Timed Research that will give 30,000 Stadust, three Rare Candies, and a Star Piece for completing it.
Pokémon GO
Now you can battle other Pokémon GO trainers online! Try the GO Battle League today. Join Trainers across the globe who are discovering Pokémon as they explore the world around them. Pokémon GO is the global gaming sensation that has been downloaded over 1 billion times and named “Best Mobile Game” by the Game Developers Choice Awards and “Best App of the Year” by TechCrunch
UNCOVER THE WORLD OF POKÉMON: Explore and discover Pokémon wherever you are! CATCH more Pokémon to complete your Pokédex! JOURNEY alongside your Buddy Pokémon to help make your Pokémon stronger and earn rewards! COMPETE in epic Gym battles and… TEAM UP and UNITE with other Trainers to catch powerful Pokémon during Raid Battles!
It’s time to get moving—your real-life adventures await! Let’s GO
Augmented Reality
Systems
Franchise
Pokemon
Platform(s)
iOS
, Android
Released
July 6, 2016
Developer(s)
Niantic
, The Pokemon Company
Publisher(s)
Niantic
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Engine
Unity
ESRB
e
Steam Deck Compatibility
n/a
X|S Enhanced
n/a
Platforms
ios, andriod
Cross Save
yes
Cross-Platform Play
ios, andriodExpand
