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[[File:Battle League.jpg|thumb|right|Battle Leagues]]There are three Battle Leagues to choose from: Great League, Ultra League, and Master League.<ref>PokemonGoApp. (2018, November 30). [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1068614413412749312 Here's a breakdown of each Battle League's requirements]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved on 2018-12-02.</ref> Great League & Ultra League will need to be unlocked by both trainers with the minimum requirements to battle in. Each Trainer are only allowed to assign three Pokémon to a Battle League party.<ref>PokemonGoApp. (2018, November 30). [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1068615681351057408 While Pokémon with high CP might be a big advantage]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved on 2018-12-02.</ref> |
[[File:Battle League.jpg|thumb|right|Battle Leagues]]There are three Battle Leagues to choose from: Great League, Ultra League, and Master League.<ref>PokemonGoApp. (2018, November 30). [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1068614413412749312 Here's a breakdown of each Battle League's requirements]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved on 2018-12-02.</ref> Great League & Ultra League will need to be unlocked by both trainers with the minimum requirements to battle in. Each Trainer are only allowed to assign three Pokémon to a Battle League party.<ref>PokemonGoApp. (2018, November 30). [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1068615681351057408 While Pokémon with high CP might be a big advantage]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved on 2018-12-02.</ref> |
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[[File:Image-1.jpg|thumb|181x181px|Locked League]] |
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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. |
+ | 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 [[List of second Charged Attack cost|a bonus Charged Attack]] for their Pokémon. Two Protect Shields may be deployed to save Pokémon from critical damage, running out of them 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> Tie battles are also possible when both Trainers lose are possible. |
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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| − | + | At the end of a battle, both Trainers will receive prizes regardless of whether they win or lose, which may include the possibility of 500 or 1,000 Stardust, 1 or 2 [[Evolution Items#Sinnoh Stone|Sinnoh Stones]], or a [[Items|Rare Candy]]. 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.<ref name="ign"/> |
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==Team Leader Battles== |
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| − | + | [[Team Leaders]] Spark, Candela, and Blanche will be available to battle. Trainers can earn rewards once per day when training with a team leader. Finally, you can work toward earning an ''Ace Trainer'' [[Medals|medal]] once again.<ref name="golive"/> |
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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.<ref name="ign" /> |
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==Trivia== |
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* Trainer Battles became available on December {{Nth|12}}, 2018, following the forced roll-out of update 0.131.1.<ref>PokemonGoApp. (2018, December 12). [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1073044561285537792 Calling all level 40 Trainers. Your time has come to #GOBattle]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved on 2018-12-12.</ref> |
* Trainer Battles became available on December {{Nth|12}}, 2018, following the forced roll-out of update 0.131.1.<ref>PokemonGoApp. (2018, December 12). [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1073044561285537792 Calling all level 40 Trainers. Your time has come to #GOBattle]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved on 2018-12-12.</ref> |
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| + | * Rare Candy was added to be a reward on January {{Nth|9}}, 2019.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/ae0why/rare_candy_from_pvp_reward Rare Candy from PVP reward.]. ''/r/TheSilphRoad''. Retrieved on 2019-01-09.</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:15, 9 January 2019
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] Great League & Ultra League will need to be unlocked by both trainers with the minimum requirements to battle in. Each Trainer are only allowed to assign three Pokémon to a Battle League party.[5]
Locked League
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. Two Protect Shields may be deployed to save Pokémon from critical damage, running out of them 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] Tie battles are also possible when both Trainers lose are possible.
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]
Protect Shield
At the end of a battle, both Trainers will receive prizes regardless of whether they win or lose, which may include the possibility of 500 or 1,000 Stardust, 1 or 2 Sinnoh Stones, or a Rare Candy. 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 | Minimum Requirements to Unlock | Constraints |
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No Minimum Requirement | Max CP per Pokémon: 1,500 |
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3 Pokémon with 1,500 CP or Higher | Max CP per Pokémon: 2,500 |
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3 Pokémon with 2,500 CP or Higher | 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. 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]
The Pokémon in the teams are comprised of Fire-types for Candela, Water- and Ice-types for Blanche, and Electric-types for Spark. The last Pokémon in each leader's Great League team is always a Starter Pokémon, the first Pokémon in each leader's Ultra League team is always an Alolan-form Pokémon, and the last Pokémon in each leader's Master League team is always a member of Legendary Bird Trio.
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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]
Gallery
Trivia
- Trainer Battles became available on December 12th, 2018, following the forced roll-out of update 0.131.1.[9]
- Rare Candy was added to be a reward on January 9th, 2019.[10]
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.
- ↑ Rare Candy from PVP reward.. /r/TheSilphRoad. Retrieved on 2019-01-09.