Discover the Exciting New Features in Pokémon GO’s GO Battle League: Delightful Days
Pokémon GO has unveiled a fresh and thrilling update for its beloved GO Battle League, titled "Delightful Days." This new season is set to kick off on June 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7). Players can anticipate a variety of changes, events, and rewards that will enhance their battling experience. With the introduction of new leagues, cups, and exciting Pokémon encounters, trainers are in for a treat.
Key Features of GO Battle League: Delightful Days
As the new season begins, several key features will shape the gameplay experience. First and foremost, trainers will notice updates to their GO Battle League ranks, which will reset at the start of the season. However, the requirements for ranking up will remain consistent with the previous season, ensuring a familiar yet fresh experience for players.
Schedule of Leagues and Cups
The "Delightful Days" season comprises several unique leagues and cups, each with its own set of rules and eligible Pokémon. The schedule is as follows:
- June 3 – June 10: Great League and Sunshine Cup (Great League Edition)
- June 10 – June 17: Ultra League and Fossil Cup (Great League Edition)
- June 17 – June 24: Master League and Summer Cup (Ultra League Edition)
- June 24 – July 1: Great League, Ultra League, and Master League
- July 1 – July 8: Great League and Element Cup (Little Edition)
- July 8 – July 15: Ultra League and Hisui Cup (Great League Edition)
- July 15 – July 22: Master League and Sunshine Cup (Great League Edition)
- July 22 – July 29: Great League, Ultra League, and Master League
- July 29 – August 5: Great League and Fossil Cup (Great League Edition)
- August 5 – August 12: Ultra League and Summer Cup (Ultra League Edition)
- August 12 – August 19: Great League, Ultra League, and Master League
- August 19 – August 26: Master League and Catch Cup (Great League Edition)
- August 26 – September 2: Great League, Ultra League, and Master League
During specific weeks, players can earn 4× Stardust from victories (excluding end-of-set rewards). This boosts the incentive to battle and climb the ranks.
Exciting Events During Delightful Days
One of the highlights of this season is the GO Battle Weekend: Delightful Days, taking place from August 15 to August 17, 2025. During this event, players can enjoy the following bonuses:
- An increase in the maximum number of sets playable per day from five to 20, allowing for up to 100 battles during the event.
- A dedicated battle-themed Timed Research quest available for free, offering exciting rewards, including avatar shoes inspired by a formidable Battle Tower battler.
- A broader variety of Pokémon with varying Attack, Defense, and HP stats appearing as rewards through the GO Battle League.
Reward Encounters for Trainers
Throughout the season, trainers will have the opportunity to encounter a selection of Pokémon as rewards for their efforts. Notably, players can look forward to guaranteed rank-up encounters with Pokémon including:
- Mienfoo
- Vullaby
- Morpeko
- Frigibax
- Dreepy
- Pikachu Libre
These Pokémon can be encountered once per season at designated ranks, and lucky trainers might even stumble upon Shiny variants!
In addition to guaranteed encounters, standard reward encounters will introduce various Pokémon at different ranks, such as:
- Paldean Wooper
- Spoink
- Spheal
- Bunnelby
- Skorupi
- Alolan Raichu
- Morpeko
- Dreepy
Players will have chances to catch these Pokémon while advancing through the ranks, enhancing their Pokémon collection.
Timed Research Pass for Dedicated Trainers
For the most committed battlers, a special Timed Research pass will be available at no cost in the in-game shop once the season begins. This unique research will track victories throughout the season. Trainers will need to achieve 100 wins to complete each research page, with exciting rewards such as Stardust, Rare Candy XL, and exclusive Elite TMs for higher milestones.
Special Avatar Items and Rewards
As players progress through the ranks, they can earn exclusive avatar items inspired by a powerful Battle Tower battler from the Pokémon Sword and Shield games. The rewards are tiered by rank, including:
- Ace Rank: Battle Tower Leon-Style Boots
- Veteran Rank: Battle Tower Leon-Style Pants
- Expert Rank: Battle Tower Leon-Style Top
- Legend Rank: Battle Tower Leon-Style Pose
These avatar items not only provide a stylish flair but also signify the achievements of each player.
Distinctive Cups for Variety
The "Delightful Days" season introduces several unique cups, each with specific rules regarding eligible Pokémon. The cups include:
Sunshine Cup (Great League Edition): Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP, limited to Normal-, Fire-, Grass-, and Ground-type Pokémon. Notably, Charizard is not permitted.
Fossil Cup (Great League Edition): Pokémon must also be at or below 1,500 CP, limited to Water-, Rock-, and Steel-type Pokémon.
Summer Cup (Ultra League Edition): In this cup, Pokémon must be at or below 2,500 CP, and only Normal-, Fire-, Water-, Grass-, Electric-, and Bug-type Pokémon are allowed.
Element Cup (Little Edition): This cup requires Pokémon to be at or below 500 CP, focusing solely on Fire-, Water-, and Grass-type Pokémon that have not evolved.
Hisui Cup (Great League Edition): Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP, featuring only Pokémon first discovered in the Hisui region or those with a Pokédex number from #387 to #493.
- Catch Cup (Delightful Days: Great Edition): Pokémon must be caught during the Delightful Days Season, specifically between June 3, 2025, and September 2, 2025, and should also be at or below 1,500 CP.
Updates to Attacks and Availability
This season also sees notable changes to various Pokémon attacks, enhancing the strategic elements of battles. Some attacks will see adjustments in energy generation or power, while certain Pokémon will gain access to new charged or fast attacks, diversifying the battle tactics available to trainers.
As the "Delightful Days" season unfolds, trainers will find themselves immersed in an engaging and dynamic battling experience, eager to explore the new leagues, cups, and Pokémon encounters. This update promises to keep the excitement alive in Pokémon GO’s GO Battle League, encouraging trainers to strategize and compete like never before.
