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Season 20

Season 20 of GO Battle League, also called GO Battle League: Max Out, lasted from September 3rd, 2024 to December 3rd, 2024.[1] It is preceded by Season 19 and succeeded by Season 21. This GO Battle League Season ran concurrently with Max Out.

Since this Season, the switch timer has been changed from 60 seconds to 50 seconds.

Formats[]

Formats Start Date End Date
Battle League Great Great League
Battle Cup Galar Galar Cup: Little Edition
September 3rd, 2024 September 10th, 2024
Battle League Ultra Ultra League
Battle Cup Galar Galar Cup: Little Edition
September 10th, 2024 September 17th, 2024
Battle League Master Master League
Battle Cup Psychic Psychic Cup: Great League Edition
September 17th, 2024 September 24th, 2024
Battle League Great Great League
Battle League Ultra Ultra League
Battle League Master Master League
September 24th, 2024 October 1st, 2024
Battle League Great Great League
Battle Cup Galar Galar Cup: Great League Edition
October 1st, 2024 October 8th, 2024
Battle League Ultra Ultra League
Battle Cup Sunshine Sunshine Cup
October 8th, 2024 October 15th, 2024
Battle League Master Master League
Battle Cup Halloween Halloween Cup: Little Edition
October 15th, 2024 October 22nd, 2024
Battle League Great Remix Great League Remix
Battle Cup Halloween Halloween Cup: Great League Edition
October 22nd, 2024 October 29th, 2024
Battle League Great Great League
Battle League Ultra Ultra League
Battle League Master Master League
October 29th, 2024 November 5th, 2024
Battle League Great Great League
Premier Ball Master Premier
November 5th, 2024 November 12th, 2024
Battle League Ultra Ultra League
Battle Cup Willpower Willpower Cup
November 12th, 2024 November 19th, 2024
Battle League Master Master League
Battle Cup Retro Retro Cup
November 19th, 2024 November 26th, 2024
Battle League Great Great League
Battle League Ultra Ultra League
Battle League Master Master League
Battle Cup Catch Catch Cup: Great League Edition
November 26th, 2024 December 3rd, 2024

Galar Cup: Little Edition: 500 CP limit. Only Pokémon found in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Pokédex allowed.

Psychic Cup: Great League Edition: 1,500 CP limit. Only Psychic-types allowed. Mew is banned.

Galar Cup: Great League Edition: 1,500 CP limit. Only Pokémon found in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Pokédex allowed.

Sunshine Cup: 1,500 CP limit. Only Normal-, Fire-, Grass-, and Ground-types allowed. Charizard is banned.

Halloween Cup: Little Edition: 500 CP limit. Only Poison-, Bug-, Ghost-, Dark-, and Fairy-types allowed.

Halloween Cup: Great League Edition: 1,500 CP limit. Only Poison-, Bug-, Ghost-, Dark-, and Fairy-types allowed.

Great League Remix: 1,500 CP limit. Alolan Sandslash, Wigglytuff, Dewgong, Marowak, Feraligatr, Azumarill, Jumpluff, Quagsire, Dunsparce, Gastrodon, Drapion, Serperior, Ferrothorn, Mandibuzz, Greninja, Diggersby, Talonflame, Malamar, Toxapex, and Clodsire are banned.

Master Premier: No CP limit. Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, and Ultra Beasts are banned.

Willpower Cup: 1,500 CP limit. Only Fighting-, Psychic-, and Dark-types allowed.

Retro Cup: 1,500 CP limit. Dark-, Steel-, and Fairy-types are banned.

Catch Cup: Great League Edition: 1,500 CP limit. Only Pokémon caught during Max Out allowed.

Ranks and Ratings[]

Rank Requirement
Rank 1 Start
Rank 2 Complete 5 Battles
Rank 3 Complete 5 more Battles
Rank 4 Complete 5 more Battles
Rank 5 Complete 5 more Battles
Rank 6 Complete 5 more Battles
Rank 7 Win 1 Battle
Rank 8 Win 1 more Battle
Rank 9 Win 1 more Battle
Rank 10 Win 1 more Battle
Rank 11 Complete 5 more Battles
Rank 12 Win 5 more Battles
Rank 13 Win 6 more Battles
Rank 14 Win 7 more Battles
Rank 15 Win 8 more Battles
Rank 16 Complete 5 more Battles
Rank 17 Win 10 more Battles
Rank 18 Win 15 more Battles
Rank 19 Win 20 more Battles
Rank 20 Complete 5 more Battles
Ace Reach rating of 2000+
Veteran Reach rating of 2500+
Expert Reach rating of 2750+
Legend Reach rating of 3000+

Rewards[]

  • Rank 5: Mysterious Item
  • Rank 10: 750 (Basic) / 1500 (Premium) Stardust
  • Rank 15: 1 (Basic) / 2 (Premium) Rare Candy
  • Rank 19: Pokémon Encounter
  • Other ranks:

Basic

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Premium

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Stardust

Rank 1st win (Basic) 5th win (Basic) 3rd win (Premium)
1 300 600 900
2 330 660 1000
3 330 660 1000
4 370 740 1100
6 400 800 1200
7 430 860 1300
8 430 860 1300
9 470 940 1400
11 530 1060 1600
12 530 1060 1600
13 570 1140 1700
14 600 1200 1800
16 700 1400 2100
17 730 1460 2200
18 770 1540 2300
20 870 1740 2600
Ace 900 1800 2700
Veteran 900 1800 2700
Expert 900 1800 2700
Legend 900 1800 2700

The random items can include:

Reaching rank 19 awarded:

Reaching Ace rank and above awarded avatar items and an avatar pose inspired by Allister from Pokémon Shield.

Allister Set
Allister Set
(male and female)
Allister-Style Mask
Allister-Style Mask
Free + Veteran rank
Allister-Style Outfit
Allister-Style Outfit
Free + Expert rank
Allister-Style Shoes
Allister-Style Shoes
Free + Ace rank
Allister Pose
Allister Pose
Free + Legend rank
(male and female)

Allister-Style Shoes could also be obtained from GO Battle Weekend rewards.

Pokémon[]

Guaranteed first Pokémon encounters:

  • Galarian Yamask: rank 1 (one only)
  • Haunter: rank 6 (one only)
  • Jangmo-o: Ace rank
  • Dragonite: Veteran rank
  • Frigibax: Expert rank
  • Pikachu Libre: Legend rank (one only)

Tier 5 Raid Bosses could be obtained starting at rank 20 during their time in raids. During Halloween 2024, Morpeko was available as an encounter starting from rank 1. After the event concluded, it was available starting from rank 16 for the remainder of the GBL Season.

Unlock Rank Possible Pokémon Encounters
Rank 1
Rank 6
Rank 11
Rank 16
Rank 20
Ace
Veteran
Expert
Legend

End-of-Season rewards[]

Timed Research[]

Ticket Battle Pass

Ticket for the research

GO Battle League Timed Research is for the GO Battle League Season 20. A Ticket for this Timed Research was available in the in-game shop at no cost from September 3rd, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. PDT to September 12th, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. PDT. Each part of the Timed Research had the same requirements, with the only difference being the rewards for completing each part.


TodayView Icon Research GO Battle League Timed Research
Win 10 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
Win 20 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
Win 30 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
Win 40 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
Win 50 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
Win 60 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
Win 70 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
Win 80 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
Win 90 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
Win 100 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League


1st Part
Rewards for whole set
2nd Part
Rewards for whole set
3rd Part
Rewards for whole set
4th Part
Rewards for whole set
5th Part
Rewards for whole set

GO Battle Days[]

GO Battle Weekend: Max Out[]

GO Battle Weekend: Max Out took place from November 2nd, 2024, 12:00 a.m. local time to November 3rd, 2024, 11:59 p.m. local time. Great League, Ultra League and Master League were available during this GO Battle Weekend.

TodayView Icon Research GO Battle Weekend

GO Battle Weekend Timed Research was available during the event:

1st Part
Battle in the GO Battle League 5 times
Battle in the GO Battle League 10 times
Use 10 supereffective Charged Attacks
Rewards for whole set
TodayView Icon Research GO Battle Weekend Premium Timed Research

GO Battle Weekend Premium Timed Research was available during the event for US$0.99:

1st Part
Battle in the GO Battle League 10 times
Battle in the GO Battle League 25 times
Battle in the GO Battle League 50 times
Use 10 supereffective Charged Attacks
Rewards for whole set
TodayView Icon Shop Special shop offers

These offers were available from the shop during the event:[2]

TM Expert Box
TM Expert Box
PokeCoin 1075

Attack updates[]

These Attack updates went live on September 3rd, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. PDT:

Attack changes[]

  • Rock Slide: Power decreased from 75 to 65 in Trainer Battles.
  • Wing Attack: Energy gain decreased from 8 to 7 in Trainer Battles.
  • Counter: Energy gain decreased from 7 to 6 in Trainer Battles.
  • Dig: Power decreased from 80 to 70 in Trainer Battles.
  • Parabolic Charge: Power increased from 65 to 70, energy cost decreased from 55 to 50, and added 66% chance to increase the user's Defense by 1 stage in Trainer Battles.
  • Body Slam: Power decreased from 60 to 50 in Trainer Battles.
  • Swift: Energy cost decreased from 40 to 35 in Trainer Battles.
  • Mud Shot: Power increased from 3 to 4 and energy gain decreased from 9 to 8 in Trainer Battles.
  • Future Sight: Power decreased from 120 to 110 in Trainer Battles.
  • Fire Spin: Power increased from 10 to 11 in Trainer Battles.
  • Steel Wing: Energy gain decreased from 7 to 6 in Trainer Battles.
  • Metal Claw: Energy gain increased from 6 to 7 in Trainer Battles.
  • Trailblaze: Energy cost decreased from 50 to 45 in Trainer Battles.
  • Zap Cannon: Chance to lower the opponent's Attack decreased from 66% to 33% in Trainer Battles.
  • Smack Down: Power decreased from 12 to 11 in Trainer Battles.
  • Razor Leaf: Power decreased from 10 to 9 in Trainer Battles.
  • Astonish: Power increased from 9 to 12 in Trainer Battles.
  • Fairy Wind: Power increased from 3 to 4 in Trainer Battles.
  • Karate Chop: Energy gain increased from 8 to 9 in Trainer Battles.
  • Mud-Slap: Power increased from 11 to 12 and energy gain increased from 9 to 10 in Trainer Battles.
  • Poison Sting: Power increased from 3 to 4 in Trainer Battles.
  • Psywave: Energy gain increased from 2 to 4 in Trainer Battles.
  • Rollout: Power increased from 5 to 8 in Trainer Battles.
  • Sucker Punch: Power increased from 5 to 8 in Trainer Battles.
  • Sky Attack: Power increased from 75 to 85 and energy cost increased from 50 to 55 in Trainer Battles.
  • Surf: Power increased from 65 to 75 and energy cost increased from 40 to 45 in Trainer Battles.
  • Bone Club: Power increased from 40 to 55 in Trainer Battles.
  • Brutal Swing: Power decreased from 65 to 55 and energy cost decreased from 40 to 35 in Trainer Battles.
  • Night Shade: Power increased from 60 to 80 and energy cost decreased from 55 to 45 in Trainer Battles.
  • Power Gem: Power increased from 80 to 85 and energy cost decreased from 60 to 50 in Trainer Battles.
  • Shadow Punch: Power increased from 40 to 55 in Trainer Battles.

Attack availability[]

Some Pokémon received new Attacks to their standard Attack pools:

Moves Eligible Pokémon
Icon Fighting
13 (13) / 8
Icon Electric
13 (9) / 12
Icon Fighting
10 (10) / 13
Icon Fairy
60 (24) / 60
Icon Fighting
10 (10) / 5
Icon Rock
15 (10) / 8
Icon Rock
65 (22) / 70
Icon Ghost
35 (23) / 55
Icon Dark
65 (33) / 55
Icon Ghost
60 (24) / 80

Trivia[]

References[]

Features

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Season 13Season 14Season 15Season 16

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2020-2021

Season 6Season 7Season 8Season 9

2020
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