GO Battle League: Exciting Days for Pokémon GO Trainers
Attention, Pokémon Trainers! A new season of GO Battle League is set to commence with the exciting update known as "Delightful Days." This exciting series of events promises to enhance your gameplay experience and provide fresh challenges and rewards. Starting on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7), players can look forward to a wealth of new opportunities and thrilling battles.
What to Expect at the Start of the Season
As the Delightful Days season kicks off, several changes will take effect. Players will find the end-of-season rewards displayed prominently on the Battle screen, allowing for a clear view of what to aim for. Additionally, trainers will see their GO Battle League ranks reset, ensuring that everyone starts fresh and has a fair chance to climb the leaderboard. The requirements for ranking up will remain consistent with those from the previous season, so you can strategize your battles based on familiar guidelines.
Schedule for the Delightful Days Leagues
The Delightful Days season features a diverse schedule of leagues, each with unique themes and structures. Here’s a breakdown of the upcoming leagues and their respective timelines:
- 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 (with 4× Stardust from win rewards)
- June 24 – July 1: Great League, Ultra League, and Master League (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 (with 4× Stardust from win rewards)
- July 22 – July 29: Great League, Ultra League, and Master League (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: Great League, Ultra League, and Master League (with 4× Stardust from win rewards)
- August 19 – August 26: Master League and Catch Cup: Great League Edition (with 4× Stardust from win rewards)
- August 26 – September 2: Great League, Ultra League, and Master League (with 4× Stardust from win rewards)
Special Events During Delightful Days
Mark your calendars for the GO Battle Weekend, which will take place from Friday, August 15, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. local time. During this thrilling event, players can enjoy numerous benefits, including:
- 4× Stardust from win rewards, excluding end-of-set rewards.
- An increase in the total number of sets you can play each day, which will rise from five to twenty, allowing for up to 100 battles in a single day.
- Free battle-themed Timed Research, providing exciting rewards, including special shoes for your avatar inspired by a high-ranking Battle Tower competitor.
- A wider range of Attack, Defense, and HP stats for Pokémon encountered through GO Battle League rewards, enhancing the unpredictability and excitement of battles.
Rewards Awaiting You in Delightful Days
Throughout the Delightful Days season, players can look forward to various rewards, including guaranteed encounters with specific Pokémon. Each player can encounter these Pokémon once per Season at designated ranks:
- Mienfoo
- Vullaby
- Morpeko
- Frigibax
- Dreepy
- Pikachu Libre
For those feeling lucky, there’s a chance to encounter Shiny variants of these Pokémon!
In addition to the guaranteed encounters, trainers will also have the opportunity to encounter a variety of Pokémon during their reward encounters throughout the season. Some of the notable Pokémon that can appear include:
- Paldean Wooper
- Spoink
- Spheal
- Bunnelby
- Alolan Raichu
- Morpeko
- Frigibax
And many more! Players should keep an eye out for the Pokémon or Ultra Beasts currently appearing in five-star raids, as they can also show up as reward encounters after reaching rank 20.
Timed Research for Dedicated Battlers
For those who are committed to honing their battling skills, a special Timed Research pass will be available for free in the in-game shop once Delightful Days begins. This research will track your victories throughout the season, with each page requiring 100 wins to complete. Players can earn Stardust, Rare Candy XL, an Elite Fast TM at 400 wins, and an Elite Charged TM at 500 wins. It’s an excellent way to keep track of your progress and earn valuable rewards as you climb the ranks.
Avatar Items and Additional Rewards
As part of the Delightful Days experience, trainers can earn unique avatar items inspired by a prominent Battle Tower competitor from the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games. The rewards are tiered based on ranks achieved:
- 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 items not only enhance your avatar’s look but also serve as a testament to your achievements in the GO Battle League.
Cups to Look Forward To
This season features several exciting cups, each with specific entry requirements to keep battles fresh and engaging. Here’s a glimpse of the upcoming cups:
- Sunshine Cup: Great League Edition: Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP, with only Normal-, Fire-, Grass-, and Ground-type Pokémon eligible (Charizard is excluded).
- Fossil Cup: Great League Edition: Pokémon must also be at or below 1,500 CP, but only Water-, Rock-, and Steel-type Pokémon can enter.
- Summer Cup: Ultra League Edition: Allows Pokémon up to 2,500 CP, with eligibility limited to Normal-, Fire-, Water-, Grass-, Electric-, and Bug-type Pokémon.
- Element Cup: Little Edition: This cup requires Pokémon to be at or below 500 CP, with only Fire-, Water-, and Grass-type Pokémon allowed. Only Pokémon that can evolve and have not evolved yet are eligible.
- Hisui Cup: Great League Edition: Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP, with only those first discovered in the Hisui region or with Pokédex numbers from #387 to #493 allowed.
- Catch Cup: Delightful Days: Great Edition: Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP and only those caught during the Delightful Days Season can enter. Pokémon must be caught between June 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. and September 2, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. local time.
Updates on Attack Moves
In addition to the exciting new features and cups, there will also be adjustments to various attack moves, enhancing the gameplay experience. For instance, the energy generation for Ember has been increased, and several attacks like Bug Bite and Fury Cutter have had their power adjusted for Trainer Battles. These changes aim to create a more balanced and competitive environment for all trainers.
As you prepare for the upcoming Delightful Days season in GO Battle League, keep these details in mind to maximize your experience and ensure you’re ready to face off against fellow trainers. With fresh rewards, new Pokémon encounters, and thrilling battles ahead, there’s never been a better time to dive into Pokémon GO!
