Exciting Update: Pokémon GO’s GO Battle League – Delightful Days
Pokémon GO trainers, get ready for an exhilarating update as the GO Battle League introduces a brand-new season known as "Delightful Days." This vibrant season promises to offer a mix of competitive gameplay and unique rewards, enhancing your battle experience from the comfort of your mobile device.
When Does Delightful Days Begin?
Mark your calendars! The Delightful Days season kicks off on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM PDT (GMT -7). This new season will bring about various changes and exciting events for trainers eager to climb the ranks and earn fabulous rewards.
Key Changes at the Start of the Season
As the season commences, several important updates will take effect:
- End-of-Season Rewards: Players will be able to view their end-of-season rewards directly on the Battle screen, providing a clear picture of what they have earned.
- Rank Reset: All players will experience a reset of their GO Battle League rank, creating a level playing field as the new season begins.
- Rank-Up Requirements: The requirements needed to rank up will remain unchanged from the previous season, making it easier for players to strategize their ascent.
GO Battle League Schedule
The Delightful Days season features a well-structured schedule for various leagues, each with its own distinctive rules and Pokémon eligibility. Below is a breakdown of the leagues and their respective dates:
- June 3 – June 10: Great League & Sunshine Cup (Great League Edition)
- June 10 – June 17: Ultra League & Fossil Cup (Great League Edition)
- June 17 – June 24: Master League & Summer Cup (Ultra League Edition)
- June 24 – July 1: Great, Ultra, and Master Leagues (4x Stardust from win rewards)
- July 1 – July 8: Great League & Element Cup (Little Edition)
- July 8 – July 15: Ultra League & Hisui Cup (Great League Edition)
- July 15 – July 22: Master League & Sunshine Cup (Great League Edition)
- July 22 – July 29: Great, Ultra, and Master Leagues (4x Stardust from win rewards)
- July 29 – August 5: Great League & Fossil Cup (Great League Edition)
- August 5 – August 12: Ultra League & Summer Cup (Ultra League Edition)
- August 12 – August 19: Great, Ultra, and Master Leagues (4x Stardust from win rewards)
- August 19 – August 26: Master League & Catch Cup (Great League Edition)
- August 26 – September 2: Great, Ultra, and Master Leagues (4x Stardust from win rewards)
This structured schedule offers trainers ample opportunities to participate in diverse battles throughout the season.
Delightful Days Special Events
One of the highlights of the Delightful Days season is the GO Battle Weekend, running from Friday, August 15, at 12:00 AM to Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 11:59 PM local time. During this weekend, trainers can look forward to several bonuses:
- Double Stardust: Players will earn 4x Stardust from win rewards (excluding end-of-set rewards).
- Increased Sets: The daily limit of sets you can play will rise from five to 20, allowing for up to 100 battles in a single day.
- Free Timed Research: Engage in battle-themed Timed Research with exciting rewards, including avatar shoes inspired by a well-known Battle Tower battler.
- Varied Pokémon Encounters: Pokémon obtained through GO Battle League rewards will feature a broader range of Attack, Defense, and HP stats.
Exciting Rewards for Trainers
As you participate in the GO Battle League during the Delightful Days season, you’ll have the chance to encounter a variety of Pokémon at specific ranks:
Guaranteed Rank-Up Encounters:
- Mienfoo
- Vullaby
- Morpeko
- Frigibax
- Dreepy
- Pikachu Libre
Each of these Pokémon can be encountered once per season at designated ranks, and if luck is on your side, you might even encounter a Shiny variant!
Standard Encounter Rewards:
Throughout the season, you can also encounter other Pokémon, including:
- Paldean Wooper
- Spoink
- Spheal
- Mienfoo
- Bunnelby
- Skorupi
- Vullaby
- Barboach
- Feebas
- Inkay
- Cetoddle
- Alolan Raichu
- Alolan Marowak
- Pancham
Additionally, the Pokémon or Ultra Beasts currently appearing in five-star raids may also appear as reward encounters after reaching rank 20.
Timed Research and Additional Rewards
For those committed to honing their battling skills, a special Timed Research Pass will be available at no cost in the in-game shop once the Delightful Days season begins. This pass allows you to track your victories throughout the season, with each research page requiring 100 wins to complete. Rewards include Stardust and items such as Rare Candy XL, an Elite Fast TM after 400 wins, and an Elite Charged TM after 500 wins.
Avatar Items and Themed Rewards
As you progress through the ranks during this season, trainers can earn avatar items inspired by a powerful Battle Tower battler from the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games:
- 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
Competitive Cups for Enthusiasts
This season also introduces various cups, each with its own unique rules and eligible Pokémon:
- Sunshine Cup: Great League Edition (CP limit: 1,500; only Normal, Fire, Grass, and Ground types allowed)
- Fossil Cup: Great League Edition (CP limit: 1,500; only Water, Rock, and Steel types allowed)
- Summer Cup: Ultra League Edition (CP limit: 2,500; only Normal, Fire, Water, Grass, Electric, and Bug types allowed)
- Element Cup: Little Edition (CP limit: 500; only Fire, Water, and Grass types that can evolve are eligible)
- Hisui Cup: Great League Edition (CP limit: 1,500; only Pokémon from the Hisui region or with Pokédex numbers #387 to #493 allowed)
- Catch Cup: Delightful Days Edition (CP limit: 1,500; only Pokémon caught during the Delightful Days season are eligible)
Attacks and Pokémon Updates
The Delightful Days season will also see a range of attack changes and updates to Pokémon move sets. For example, energy generation for certain moves has been increased, while others have seen a change in power. New moves are also available for various Pokémon, enhancing the strategic options available to trainers.
As you prepare for this exciting new season of the GO Battle League, remember to stay updated on any changes and engage with the Pokémon GO community. Happy battling!
