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+ | Battles are fast-paced and real-time and a Trainer's selected team of Pokémon will be able to execute both their [[Attacks#Fast attacks|Fast Attack]] and [[Attacks#Charged attacks|Charged Attack]] moves. In preparation for battle, Trainers will even be able to use [[Stardust]] and [[Candy]] to unlock a bonus Charged Attack for their Pokémon. A Protect Shield may be deployed to save Pokémon from critical damage, but there is a limit to how many can be used before the Pokémon will be left defenseless.<ref name="golive"/> If the battle's time limit has been reached, the victor will be decided by whomever has the most knock-outs.<ref>PokemonGoApp. (2018, December 5). [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1070352119667007489 While in a Trainer Battle, keep your eye on the time]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved on 2018-12-05.</ref> |
Trainers will usually have find other Trainers on their nearby tab to initiate a Trainer Battle, but Ultra and Best [[Friends]] can challenge each other from any distance.<ref name="golive"/> Battling against another Trainer adds a new option for increasing your friendship, similar to participating in a [[Raid Battle]] together or exchanging [[Gift]]s.<ref name="ign">Goldfarb, A. (2018, December 4). [https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/12/04/pokemon-go-pvp-doesnt-reinvent-battles-but-adds-some-new-twists Pokemon Go PVP Doesn't Reinvent Battles, But Adds Some New Twists]. ''IGN''. Retrieved on 2018-12-04.</ref> |
Trainers will usually have find other Trainers on their nearby tab to initiate a Trainer Battle, but Ultra and Best [[Friends]] can challenge each other from any distance.<ref name="golive"/> Battling against another Trainer adds a new option for increasing your friendship, similar to participating in a [[Raid Battle]] together or exchanging [[Gift]]s.<ref name="ign">Goldfarb, A. (2018, December 4). [https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/12/04/pokemon-go-pvp-doesnt-reinvent-battles-but-adds-some-new-twists Pokemon Go PVP Doesn't Reinvent Battles, But Adds Some New Twists]. ''IGN''. Retrieved on 2018-12-04.</ref> |
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Trainer Battles
Trainer Battles are a feature in Pokémon GO that lets Trainers battle against each other.[1] Trainers will need to choose a league before going into a Trainer Battle, with each league having different maximum Pokémon CP limits.[2] Trainers can challenge one another using a Battle Code, assemble a team of three Pokémon, and see who comes out on top. When Trainer Battles are completed, both participants will receive great rewards, including a chance at rare, coveted Evolution Items.[3]
Battle Leagues
Battle Leagues
There are three Battle Leagues to choose from: Great League, Ultra League, and Master League.[4] Each Trainer are only allowed to assign three Pokémon to a Battle League party.[5]
Protect Shield
Battles are fast-paced and real-time and a Trainer's selected team of Pokémon will be able to execute both their Fast Attack and Charged Attack moves. In preparation for battle, Trainers will even be able to use Stardust and Candy to unlock a bonus Charged Attack for their Pokémon. A Protect Shield may be deployed to save Pokémon from critical damage, but there is a limit to how many can be used before the Pokémon will be left defenseless.[3] If the battle's time limit has been reached, the victor will be decided by whomever has the most knock-outs.[6]
Trainers will usually have find other Trainers on their nearby tab to initiate a Trainer Battle, but Ultra and Best Friends can challenge each other from any distance.[3] Battling against another Trainer adds a new option for increasing your friendship, similar to participating in a Raid Battle together or exchanging Gifts.[7]
At the end of a battle, both Trainers will receive prizes regardless of whether they win or lose, which may include the possibility of Stardust or Sinnoh Stone. Rewards can be rewarded up to three times per day by battling other Trainers, but progress toward medals will continue after that. The end of a battle will also give Trainers an option to propose a rematch, or to send them a Friend Request if they're not already friends.[7]
| League | Icon | Constraints |
|---|---|---|
| Great |  |
Max CP per Pokémon: 1,500 |
| Ultra |  |
Max CP per Pokémon: 2,500 |
| Master |  |
No Limit |
Banned Pokémon
Ditto and Shedinja are banned in Trainer Battles.[7]
Team Leader Battles
Ace Trainer
Team Leaders Spark, Candela, and Blanche will be available to battle. Trainers can earn rewards once per day when training with a team leader, including Stardust to help power up their Pokémon. Finally, you can work toward earning an Ace Trainer medal once again.[3] Each Team Leader will always have the same defined set of Pokemon (with a different team for each League), much like battling Gym Leaders in the main series games.[7]
Development
When designing Trainer Battles, Niantic wanted to create an experience that everyone could enjoy and ensure that different kinds of Pokémon can show their strengths. With Leagues in Trainer Battles, they hope to create a system that's accessible to many Trainers.[8]
Currently, battles have a four minute timer and the time is only displayed during the final 20 seconds of battle, but this could change before release.[7]
Trivia
- Trainer Battles became available on December 12th, 2018, following the forced roll-out of update 0.131.1.[9]
Gallery
References
- ↑ PokemonGoApp. (2018, November 30). We hear you loud and clear, Trainers! Here's your exclusive sneak peek into Trainer Battles. Twitter. Retrieved on 2018-12-02.
- ↑ PokemonGoApp. (2018, November 30). Think that CP strength is the only deciding factor in Pokémon GO Trainer Battles?. Twitter. Retrieved on 2018-12-02.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 COMING SOON: Show your skills with Pokémon GO Trainer Battles!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2018-12-04.
- ↑ PokemonGoApp. (2018, November 30). Here's a breakdown of each Battle League's requirements. Twitter. Retrieved on 2018-12-02.
- ↑ PokemonGoApp. (2018, November 30). While Pokémon with high CP might be a big advantage. Twitter. Retrieved on 2018-12-02.
- ↑ PokemonGoApp. (2018, December 5). While in a Trainer Battle, keep your eye on the time. Twitter. Retrieved on 2018-12-05.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Goldfarb, A. (2018, December 4). Pokemon Go PVP Doesn't Reinvent Battles, But Adds Some New Twists. IGN. Retrieved on 2018-12-04.
- ↑ PokemonGoApp. (2018, November 30). Developer note: When designing Trainer Battles, we wanted to create an experience that everyone can enjoy. Twitter. Retrieved on 2018-12-02.
- ↑ PokemonGoApp. (2018, December 12). Calling all level 40 Trainers. Your time has come to #GOBattle. Twitter. Retrieved on 2018-12-12.