Summary
- 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.
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
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.
WHERE TO PLAY
Pokémon GO is an immersive open-world multiplayer RPG that enables you to live your own RPG adventure in augmented reality. Find and evolve all Pokémon and battle with other players in AR online in this multiplayer adventure RPG.
COMPLETE YOUR POKÉDEX AND INCREASE YOUR TRAINER LEVEL!
Catch your favourite Pokémon as you explore the open world in augmented reality, trade them with other Trainers, or get the chance to catch a Pokémon after winning a Raid. You can also collect Pokémon by hatching eggs through walking! Evolve your Pokémon in your Pokédex, gain levels to catch more powerful Pokémon and earn adventure rewards during a Raid in multiplayer or online PvP battle.
EXPERIENCE THE ADVENTURE IN MULTIPLAYER AND PvP!
Start your own adventure and challenge other Trainers online in PvP during epic Gym battles or in the GO Battle League. You can also enjoy multiplayer by facing off with other players in PvP battles to win rewards, or team up with other Trainers for a chance to catch Pokémon after a Raid Battle.
CREATE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE!
Customise your avatar, join one of the three teams and pick your Buddy Pokémon from your Pokédex to journey by your side in this AR adventure RPG.
SWITCH BETWEEN THE REAL WORLD AND THE VIRTUAL WORLD WITH THE AR+ MODE!
Bring the RPG to the real world and search for Pokémon in locations around you. With the AR+ mode, Pokémon appear right in front of you — Catch it with your PokéBall and add it to your Pokédex.
Catch your favourite Pokémon in AR as you explore the world and battle online with other Trainers in PvP and Raid battles.
