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'''Trainer Battles''' are a feature in ''[[Pokémon GO]]'' that lets [[Trainer]]s battle against each other, with different rules compared to [[Gym]] or [[Raid Battle]]s.<ref>PokemonGoApp. (2018, November 30). [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1068610662090383360 We hear you loud and clear, Trainers! Here's your exclusive sneak peek into Trainer Battles]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved on 2018-12-02.</ref> Trainers will need to choose a league before going into a Trainer Battle, with each league having different maximum [[Pokémon]] CP limits.<ref>PokemonGoApp. (2018, November 30). [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1068613155159449603 Think that CP strength is the only deciding factor in Pokémon GO Trainer Battles?]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved on 2018-12-02.</ref> 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]].<ref name="golive">[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/trainerbattles COMING SOON: Show your skills with Pokémon GO Trainer Battles!]. ''Pokémon GO Live''. Retrieved on 2018-12-04.</ref>
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'''Trainer Battles''' are a feature in ''[[Pokémon GO]]'' that lets [[Trainer]]s battle against each other, with different rules compared to [[Gym]] or [[Raid Battle]]s.<ref>PokemonGoApp. (2018, November 30). [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1068610662090383360 We hear you loud and clear, Trainers! Here's your exclusive sneak peek into Trainer Battles]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved on 2018-12-02.</ref> Most notably Charged Attacks are activated by playing [[Battle Minigames]] and can be blocked by shields.
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Trainers will need to choose a league before going into a Trainer Battle, with each league having different maximum [[Pokémon]] CP limits.<ref>PokemonGoApp. (2018, November 30). [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1068613155159449603 Think that CP strength is the only deciding factor in Pokémon GO Trainer Battles?]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved on 2018-12-02.</ref> 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]].<ref name="golive">[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/trainerbattles COMING SOON: Show your skills with Pokémon GO Trainer Battles!]. ''Pokémon GO Live''. Retrieved on 2018-12-04.</ref>
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One year after the launch of Trainer Battle, [[GO Battle League]] was released to allow Trainers battle opponents around the globe in online.
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To access Trainer Battle in game:
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#in [[Map View]] touch '''[[Pokémon GO#Main menu|Main Menu button]]''' [[file:Button Main Menu.png|30px|link=]]
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#touch '''Battle button''' <!--[[file:White Button Pokédex.png|30px|link=]]-->
   
 
==Battle Leagues==
 
==Battle Leagues==
 
[[File:Battle League.jpg|thumb|right|Battle Leagues]]
 
[[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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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 [[Battle Party|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:Image-1.jpg|thumb|181x181px|Locked League]]
 
[[File:Image-1.jpg|thumb|181x181px|Locked League]]
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.
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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. Using Charged Attacks in Trainer Battles additionally have the [[Battle Minigames]] mechanic.
 
Using Charged Attacks in Trainer Battles have an additional mechanic. Numerous icons of that attack's type would appear on the screen while charging up the attack, and you must swipe and hit as many icons as you can to power it up. Different types have different patterns in which the icons appear:
 
 
*[[Water]]: Icons "rain" down from the top right corner towards the bottom left corner.
 
*[[Flying]]: Icons blown in from the right and to the left in a wave pattern.
 
*[[Grass]]: Similar to Flying, but from left to right instead.
 
*[[Bug]]: Similar to Grass, but with a smaller wave magnitude.
 
*[[Ground]]: Icons briefly pop up from beneath before falling back down, going back and forth from left to right.
 
*[[Fire]]: Icons appear from the bottom and rising in a column.
 
*[[Ice]]: 4 icons in a row "snow" down from above in 8 waves.
 
*[[Rock]]: Similar to Ice, but from top left to bottom right.
 
*[[Electric]]: Icons falling from above in a zigzag pattern.
 
*[[Dragon]]: Circular packets of 5 icons falling from top left to bottom right in 7 waves (accompanied by [[Draco Meteor]] animation).
 
*[[Steel]]: Diagonal line of 4 icons appear in the middle, with 6 waves.
 
*[[Normal]]: Clusters of 5 icons bursting in various spots of the screen.
 
*[[Dark]]: Arcs of 4 icons in 8 waves, centering on the Pokémon.
 
*[[Fairy]]: Icons appearing in sequence in a big circular pattern.
 
*[[Psychic]]: Icons forming a spiral like the shape on the icon itself).
 
*[[Poison]]: Icons "bubble" up from lower-middle screen with limited movement.
 
*[[Fighting]]: Icons randomly appear broadly near the middle of the screen.
 
*[[Ghost]]: Icons rise from beneath in a 2-3-2-3 etc. pattern.
 
   
 
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.
 
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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''Due to [[coronavirus outbreak]], trainers now only require to be at least Good Friends to send challenge invites.''<ref>NianticHelp. [https://twitter.com/NianticHelp/status/1238605977278013440 Trainers, for the next 30 days, we will be making the following changes for GO Battle League and Trainer Battles with friends:]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved on 2020-03-14.</ref>
   
 
[[File:Protection Shield Button.png|thumb|right|64px|Protect Shield]]
 
[[File:Protection Shield Button.png|thumb|right|64px|Protect Shield]]
 
At the end of a battle, both Trainers will receive prizes regardless of whether they win or lose. 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"/>
 
At the end of a battle, both Trainers will receive prizes regardless of whether they win or lose. 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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Pokémon are automatically returned to their previous health after Trainer Battles. If they were not at full health, they enter Trainer Battles at full health, and are returned to their previous health after. However, fainted Pokémon cannot be used.
   
 
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[[Team Leaders]] Spark, Candela, and Blanche are available to battle, any time, any place. 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"/>
 
[[Team Leaders]] Spark, Candela, and Blanche are available to battle, any time, any place. 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"/>
   
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" /> They never used protect shields until an update in July 2019, which also changed their teams.
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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" /> They never used protect shields until an update in July 2019, which also changed their teams. They would always block the first two Charged Attacks used against them with protect shields in the Master League, but in the other two cases, they still never use shields.
   
The Pokémon in the teams are comprised of [[Fire]]-types for Candela, [[Water]]- and [[Ice]]-types for Blanche, and [[Electric]]-types for Spark.
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The Pokémon in the teams are comprised of [[Fire]]-types for Candela, [[Water]]- and [[Ice]]-types for Blanche, and [[Electric]]-types for Spark. Their Pokémon can have different Fast and Charged Attacks everyone you battle them, although they will only have one of each within the same battle.
   
 
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==Rewards==
 
==Rewards==
After finishing each day's first three Trainers Battles and the first Team Leader Battle, trainers receive random combination of the following rewards.
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After finishing each day's first three Trainer Battles and the first Team Leader Battle, trainers receive random combination of the following rewards.
 
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! align="center" | Stardust
 
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| style="text-align: center !important;" | {{I|Charged TM|1|64|t=n}} {{I|Fast TM|1|64|t=n}}
 
| style="text-align: center !important;" | {{I|Charged TM|1|64|t=n}} {{I|Fast TM|1|64|t=n}}
 
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The amount of Stardust awarded is the same for all three leagues in Trainer Battles, but in Team Leader Battles, Great League only gives 300/600 Stardust, and 400/800 for Ultra League.
   
 
==Stat boosts==
 
==Stat boosts==
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{{Main|Stat-changing attacks}}
 
Beginning on February 16, 2019, certain Charged Attacks have a chance to trigger stat boosts during Trainer Battles. These stat boosts persist on the affected Pokémon until they either faint or are switched out of battle.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/statbooststrainerbattles2019 Community Note: Upcoming Changes to Pokémon GO]. ''Pokémon GO Live''. Retrieved on 2019-02-14.</ref>
 
Beginning on February 16, 2019, certain Charged Attacks have a chance to trigger stat boosts during Trainer Battles. These stat boosts persist on the affected Pokémon until they either faint or are switched out of battle.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/statbooststrainerbattles2019 Community Note: Upcoming Changes to Pokémon GO]. ''Pokémon GO Live''. Retrieved on 2019-02-14.</ref>
 
The moves with impacts include:
 
 
* [[Acid Spray]]: 100% chance to reduce the opponent's Defense by 2 stages
 
* [[Ancient Power]]: 20% chance to raise the user's Attack and Defense by 2 stages
 
* [[Leaf Tornado]]: 50% chance to reduce the opponent's Attack by 1 stage
 
* [[Ominous Wind]]: 20% chance to raise the user's Attack and Defense by 2 stages
 
* [[Silver Wind]]: 20% chance to raise the user's Attack and Defense by 2 stages
 
* [[Skull Bash]]: 100% chance to raise the user's Defense by 1 stage.
 
   
 
==Development==
 
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** The second Pokémon in each leader's Master League team is always the only one that does not have their typical type(s).
 
** The second Pokémon in each leader's Master League team is always the only one that does not have their typical type(s).
 
** The last Pokémon in each leader's Master League team is always a member of [[Pokémon#Legendary Birds|Legendary Bird Trio]].
 
** The last Pokémon in each leader's Master League team is always a member of [[Pokémon#Legendary Birds|Legendary Bird Trio]].
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** The last Pokémon in each leader's Great League team is always [[Castform]] weather form.
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** The first Pokémon in each leader's Ultra League team is always an Eeveelution.
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** The first Pokémon in each leader's Master League team is always a member of [[Pokémon#Legendary Beasts|Legendary Beast Trio]].
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** The second Pokémon in each leader's Master League team is always a Pseudo-legendary Pokémon that does not have their typical type(s).
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** The last Pokémon in each leader's Master League team is always a member of Legendary Bird Trio.
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* Although it is not battling real players, the [[Team GO Rocket Invasion]] has the same battle system as Trainer Battle.
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==References==
 
==References==
 
{{Reflist}}
 
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[[Category:Trainer Battle]]

Revision as of 20:28, 14 March 2020

Trainer Battle Icon
Trainer Battles

Trainer Battles

Trainer Battles are a feature in Pokémon GO that lets Trainers battle against each other, with different rules compared to Gym or Raid Battles.[1] Most notably Charged Attacks are activated by playing Battle Minigames and can be blocked by shields.

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]

One year after the launch of Trainer Battle, GO Battle League was released to allow Trainers battle opponents around the globe in online.

To access Trainer Battle in game:

  1. in Map View touch Main Menu button Button Main Menu
  2. touch Battle button

Battle Leagues

Battle League

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]

File:Image-1.jpg

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. Using Charged Attacks in Trainer Battles additionally have the Battle Minigames mechanic.

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]

Due to coronavirus outbreak, trainers now only require to be at least Good Friends to send challenge invites.[8]

Protection Shield Button

Protect Shield

At the end of a battle, both Trainers will receive prizes regardless of whether they win or lose. 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]

Pokémon are automatically returned to their previous health after Trainer Battles. If they were not at full health, they enter Trainer Battles at full health, and are returned to their previous health after. However, fainted Pokémon cannot be used.

League Icon Minimum Requirements to Unlock Constraints
Great Battle League Great No Minimum Requirement Max CP per Pokémon: 1,500
Ultra Battle League Ultra 3 Pokémon with 1,500 CP or Higher Max CP per Pokémon: 2,500
Master Battle League Master 3 Pokémon with 2,500 CP or Higher No Limit

Banned Pokémon

Ditto and Shedinja are banned in Trainer Battles.[7]

Team Leader Battles

AceTrainer Gold

Ace Trainer

Team Leaders Spark, Candela, and Blanche are available to battle, any time, any place. 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] They never used protect shields until an update in July 2019, which also changed their teams. They would always block the first two Charged Attacks used against them with protect shields in the Master League, but in the other two cases, they still never use shields.

The Pokémon in the teams are comprised of Fire-types for Candela, Water- and Ice-types for Blanche, and Electric-types for Spark. Their Pokémon can have different Fast and Charged Attacks everyone you battle them, although they will only have one of each within the same battle.

Team Leader League 1st Pokémon 2nd Pokémon 3rd Pokémon
Icon Blanche
Blanche
Battle League Great
Battle League Ultra
Battle League Master
Icon Candela
Candela
Battle League Great
Battle League Ultra
Battle League Master
Icon Spark
Spark
Battle League Great
Battle League Ultra
Battle League Master

List of previous Team Leader Battle teams

Start End Leader League Team
Dec 12,
2018
Jul 19,
2019
Icon Blanche
Blanche
Battle League Great Magikarp, Feebas, Squirtle
Battle League Ultra Alolan Ninetales, Glalie, Lapras
Battle League Master Lapras, Gliscor, Articuno
Icon Candela
Candela
Battle League Great Slugma, Vulpix, Charmander
Battle League Ultra Alolan Marowak, Houndoom, Infernape
Battle League Master Infernape, Electivire, Moltres
Icon Spark
Spark
Battle League Great Magnemite, Mareep, Pikachu
Battle League Ultra Alolan Raichu, Magneton, Manectric
Battle League Master Manectric, Milotic, Zapdos

Rewards

After finishing each day's first three Trainer Battles and the first Team Leader Battle, trainers receive random combination of the following rewards.

Stardust Sinnoh Stone Rare Candy Technical Machines

The amount of Stardust awarded is the same for all three leagues in Trainer Battles, but in Team Leader Battles, Great League only gives 300/600 Stardust, and 400/800 for Ultra League.

Stat boosts

Main article: Stat-changing attacks

Beginning on February 16, 2019, certain Charged Attacks have a chance to trigger stat boosts during Trainer Battles. These stat boosts persist on the affected Pokémon until they either faint or are switched out of battle.[9]

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.[10]

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.[11]
  • Rare Candy was added to be a reward on January 9th, 2019.[12]
  • Fast TM and Charged TM were added to be rewards on February 25th, 2019.[13]
  • In the first set of Team Leader team:
    • 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.
    • The second Pokémon in each leader's Master League team is always the only one that does not have their typical type(s).
    • The last Pokémon in each leader's Master League team is always a member of Legendary Bird Trio.
  • In the current set of Team Leader team:
    • The last Pokémon in each leader's Great League team is always Castform weather form.
    • The first Pokémon in each leader's Ultra League team is always an Eeveelution.
    • The first Pokémon in each leader's Master League team is always a member of Legendary Beast Trio.
    • The second Pokémon in each leader's Master League team is always a Pseudo-legendary Pokémon that does not have their typical type(s).
    • The last Pokémon in each leader's Master League team is always a member of Legendary Bird Trio.
  • Although it is not battling real players, the Team GO Rocket Invasion has the same battle system as Trainer Battle.
  • Before the introduction of GO Battle League, Trainer Battle was placed left to the near Pokémon tag.

References

  1. 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.
  2. 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. 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.
  4. PokemonGoApp. (2018, November 30). Here's a breakdown of each Battle League's requirements. Twitter. Retrieved on 2018-12-02.
  5. PokemonGoApp. (2018, November 30). While Pokémon with high CP might be a big advantage. Twitter. Retrieved on 2018-12-02.
  6. PokemonGoApp. (2018, December 5). While in a Trainer Battle, keep your eye on the time. Twitter. Retrieved on 2018-12-05.
  7. 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.
  8. NianticHelp. Trainers, for the next 30 days, we will be making the following changes for GO Battle League and Trainer Battles with friends:. Twitter. Retrieved on 2020-03-14.
  9. Community Note: Upcoming Changes to Pokémon GO. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2019-02-14.
  10. 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.
  11. PokemonGoApp. (2018, December 12). Calling all level 40 Trainers. Your time has come to #GOBattle. Twitter. Retrieved on 2018-12-12.
  12. Rare Candy from PVP reward.. /r/TheSilphRoad. Retrieved on 2019-01-09.
  13. Got TM from pvp. /r/TheSilphRoad. Retrieved on 2019-04-02.