Exciting Updates for GO Battle League: Delightful Days in Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO trainers, get ready for an exhilarating experience as the GO Battle League: Delightful Days kicks off on June 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7). This season promises to bring fresh excitement to the competitive scene, featuring various leagues, unique cups, and enticing rewards that every trainer will want to take advantage of.
Overview of GO Battle League: Delightful Days
The Delightful Days season will introduce a reset of your GO Battle League rank, so it’s a perfect opportunity for trainers to climb the ranks once more. As the season begins, players can look forward to the availability of end-of-season rewards directly on the Battle screen. The requirements for ranking up will remain consistent with what was established in the previous season, ensuring a familiar yet invigorating experience for all participants.
Schedule of Leagues
The Delightful Days season will feature a variety of leagues, each with its own schedule and specific rules. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect:
- 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 (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)
- July 22 – July 29: Great League, Ultra League, and Master League (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 (4× Stardust from win rewards)
- August 19 – August 26: Master League and Catch Cup (Great League Edition)
- August 26 – September 2: Great League, Ultra League, and Master League (4× Stardust from win rewards)
This diverse lineup of leagues and cups ensures that trainers will have ample opportunities to test their skills against various Pokémon types and strategies.
Special Events during Delightful Days
One of the most exciting aspects of the Delightful Days season is the GO Battle Weekend event, which will run from August 15 at 12:00 a.m. to August 17 at 11:59 p.m. local time. During this weekend, players can enjoy:
- 4× Stardust from win rewards (excluding end-of-set rewards).
- The maximum number of sets you can play daily will increase from five to twenty, allowing for a total of 100 battles within this window.
- Free battle-themed Timed Research will be available, with rewards including special shoes for your avatar inspired by a formidable Battle Tower competitor.
- Pokémon encountered through GO Battle League rewards will feature a broader range of Attack, Defense, and HP stats.
This special weekend is an excellent opportunity for trainers to maximize their rewards and improve their competitive standing.
Rewards for Participants
Throughout the Delightful Days season, trainers can look forward to multiple Pokémon encounters as rewards, including guaranteed rank-up encounters. Players can encounter the following Pokémon once per season at the specified ranks:
- Mienfoo
- Vullaby
- Morpeko
- Frigibax
- Dreepy
- Pikachu Libre
For those fortunate enough, shiny versions of these Pokémon may also be available.
In addition to guaranteed encounters, players can find a variety of standard Pokémon as part of the reward encounters throughout the season. These include:
- Paldean Wooper
- Spoink
- Spheal
- Mienfoo
- Bunnelby
- Skorupi
- Vullaby
- Barboach
- Feebas
- Inkay
- Cetoddle
- Alolan Raichu
- Alolan Marowak
- Pancham
- Active Raid Boss in five-star raids
- Morpeko
- Frigibax
- Dreepy
Trainers reaching rank 20 will also have the chance to encounter Pokémon or Ultra Beasts currently featured in five-star raids.
Timed Research Pass and Avatar Items
For dedicated battlers, a special Timed Research Pass will be available at no cost in the in-game shop once the Delightful Days season kicks off. This research will track victories throughout the season, with each research page requiring 100 wins to complete. Completing these pages will reward players with Stardust and various items, including Rare Candy XL, an Elite Fast TM at 400 wins, and an Elite Charged TM at 500 wins.
In terms of avatar items, trainers can earn unique cosmetic rewards inspired by a prominent Battle Tower competitor from the Pokémon Sword and Shield games. The items are as follows:
- At Ace rank: Battle Tower Leon–Style Boots
- At Veteran rank: Battle Tower Leon–Style Pants
- At Expert rank: Battle Tower Leon–Style Top
- At Legend rank: Battle Tower Leon–Style Pose
These cosmetic rewards allow trainers to showcase their achievements in style.
Special Cups and Attack Adjustments
The Delightful Days season introduces several unique cups, each with specific entry requirements. Some notable cups include:
- Sunshine Cup: Only Normal-, Fire-, Grass-, and Ground-type Pokémon are eligible, and all must be at or below 1,500 CP.
- Fossil Cup: Eligible Pokémon must be Water-, Rock-, and Steel-type, also capped at 1,500 CP.
- Summer Cup: Focused on Normal-, Fire-, Water-, Grass-, Electric-, and Bug-types, with a maximum CP of 2,500.
- Element Cup: Exclusively for Fire-, Water-, and Grass-type Pokémon at or below 500 CP.
- Hisui Cup: Includes Pokémon from the Hisui region or those with Pokédex numbers from #387 to #493, capped at 1,500 CP.
- Catch Cup: Only Pokémon caught during the Delightful Days season are allowed, with the same 1,500 CP cap.
In addition, there will be various adjustments to attacks, enhancing gameplay dynamics for trainers.
Conclusion
As the GO Battle League: Delightful Days approaches, trainers have a lot to look forward to. From diverse leagues and exciting cups to valuable rewards and unique avatar items, this season is set to invigorate the Pokémon GO competitive landscape. Prepare to battle, earn rewards, and showcase your skills in this thrilling new season!
