Exciting Details About the Pokémon GO Battle League: Delightful Days
Pokémon GO trainers, get ready for an exciting new season in the GO Battle League! The "Delightful Days" event is set to kick off on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7), bringing a fresh wave of challenges, rewards, and opportunities for all trainers looking to enhance their battle skills. This upcoming season promises to deliver engaging gameplay and tantalizing rewards that will keep you coming back for more.
What to Expect in the New Season
As we transition into the Delightful Days season, several significant changes will occur. First and foremost, end-of-season rewards will become accessible directly from the Battle screen. This means that trainers can easily view and claim their hard-earned rewards as they wrap up their battles.
Additionally, every trainer’s GO Battle League rank will reset at the start of the season. However, the requirements to rank up will remain consistent with the previous season, allowing for a smoother transition as players adjust to the new offerings. The excitement builds as trainers prepare to climb the ranks once again!
GO Battle League: Delightful Days Schedule
The Delightful Days season will feature a series of leagues, each with distinct themes and requirements. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the schedule:
- 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; enjoy 4× Stardust from win rewards)
- June 24 – July 1: All leagues (Great, Ultra, and Master) will be active with 4× Stardust from win rewards
- 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; 4× Stardust from win rewards)
- July 22 – July 29: All leagues (Great, Ultra, and Master) will be active with 4× Stardust from win rewards
- 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: All leagues (Great, Ultra, and Master) will be active with 4× Stardust from win rewards
- August 19 – August 26: Master League and Catch Cup (Great League Edition; 4× Stardust from win rewards)
- August 26 – September 2: All leagues (Great, Ultra, and Master) will be active with 4× Stardust from win rewards
Make sure to mark your calendars and prepare for an action-packed season!
Special Events and Bonuses
The Delightful Days season will also feature a GO Battle Weekend, running from Friday, August 15, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. local time. During this weekend, trainers can look forward to several exciting bonuses:
- 4× Stardust from win rewards (excludes end-of-set rewards).
- An increase in the maximum number of sets you can play per day, rising from five to 20, allowing for a total of 100 battles within the designated time frame.
- A free battle-themed Timed Research challenge, which offers unique rewards, including battle-themed shoes for your avatar, inspired by a famed Battle Tower battler.
- Pokémon encountered through GO Battle League rewards will exhibit a wider range of Attack, Defense, and HP, enhancing the unpredictability and excitement of battles.
Rewards and Encounters
One of the most thrilling aspects of the Delightful Days season is the array of rewards awaiting trainers. Throughout the season, you can encounter various Pokémon at designated ranks, including:
Guaranteed Rank-Up Encounters: Trainers can look forward to encountering Pokémon such as Mienfoo, Vullaby, and Morpeko. If luck smiles upon you, you might even encounter a Shiny variant of these Pokémon!
- Standard Encounters: Throughout the season, trainers will have the chance to encounter Pokémon like Paldean Wooper, Spoink, and Spheal, among others. The excitement is further amplified as these Pokémon may also include Shiny forms.
Additionally, the Pokémon or Ultra Beasts currently appearing in five-star raids may also appear as reward encounters after reaching rank 20, providing trainers with further opportunities to expand their collections.
Timed Research Challenges
For those trainers who are particularly enthusiastic about battling, a special Timed Research pass will be available for free in the in-game shop once Delightful Days begins. This pass will track your victories over the season, with each research page requiring 100 wins to complete. Completing these pages will reward you with Stardust and valuable items such as Rare Candy XL, an Elite Fast TM (at 400 wins), and an Elite Charged TM (at 500 wins). This ongoing challenge will keep you engaged and motivated throughout the season!
Avatar Items and Customization Rewards
As you progress through the ranks during the Delightful Days season, you’ll also have the opportunity to earn unique avatar items inspired by the Battle Tower in Pokémon Sword and Shield. Here’s what you can earn at different ranks:
- 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 rewards will allow trainers to customize their avatars further, showcasing their achievements and dedication to the game.
Competitive Cups
This season introduces various competitive cups that will challenge trainers to think strategically about their Pokémon selections:
- Sunshine Cup: Limited to Pokémon at or below 1,500 CP, eligible types include Normal, Fire, Grass, and Ground.
- Fossil Cup: Also capped at 1,500 CP, but limited to Water, Rock, and Steel types.
- Summer Cup: For Pokémon at or below 2,500 CP, open to Normal, Fire, Water, Grass, Electric, and Bug types.
- Element Cup: A unique challenge for Pokémon at or below 500 CP, limited to only Fire, Water, and Grass types, and must be unevolved.
- Hisui Cup: Featuring Pokémon from the Hisui region or those with specific Pokédex numbers.
- Catch Cup: Exclusively for Pokémon caught during the Delightful Days season, offering a fresh take on competitive play.
Strategic Battle Changes
The Delightful Days season will also bring several changes to attack mechanics, enhancing the strategic elements of battles. Some notable adjustments include increased energy generation for certain attacks and adjustments to the power levels of various moves, allowing trainers to refine their strategies and optimize their Pokémon for battle.
As you prepare for the Delightful Days season in Pokémon GO, be sure to strategize, collect, and battle your way to victory. This season is set to be filled with excitement, challenges, and opportunities to grow as a trainer. Get ready to embark on this thrilling journey!