
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[]
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 |
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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 |
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Premium
1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
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Stardust
Rank | 1st win (Basic) | 5th win (Basic) | 3rd win (Premium) |
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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 |
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Reaching rank 19 awarded:
Reaching Ace rank and above awarded avatar items and an avatar pose inspired by Allister from Pokémon Shield.
(male and female)
Free + Veteran rank
Free + Expert rank
Free + Ace rank
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 |
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Rank 1 | |
Rank 6 | |
Rank 11 | |
Rank 16 | |
Rank 20 | |
Ace | |
Veteran | |
Expert | |
Legend |
End-of-Season rewards[]
- (rank 19 or above)
Timed Research[]

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.

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.

GO Battle Weekend Timed Research was available during the event:

GO Battle Weekend Premium Timed Research was available during the event for US$0.99:
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 |
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Trivia[]
- The ban list of Great League Remix was updated to reflect the current Season more accurately.[3]
- The original banned Pokémon were: Alolan Sandslash, Wigglytuff, Poliwrath, Dewgong, Lickitung, Typhlosion, Feraligatr, Lanturn, Azumarill, Quagsire, Gligar, Mantine, Skarmory, Altaria, Whiscash, Bastiodon, Talonflame, Charjabug, Skeledirge, and Annihilape.
References[]
- ↑ GO Battle League: Max Out Update. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2024-09-02.
- ↑ Elite TMs available in-app and in web store. r/TheSilphRoad. Retrieved on 2024-11-04.
- ↑ NianticHelp. Trainers, the GO Battle League: Great League Remix ineligibility list has been updated, see this thread for banned Pokémon. Our blog has been updated with this information Twitter. Retrieved on 2024-10-19.