The GO Battle League: Shared Skies Season (Season 19) is almost here, and trainers are gearing up for another thrilling season of battles. With new attack changes, cups, rewards, and more in store, this season promises to be full of excitement and competition.
The season kicks off on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −8), with end-of-season rewards available on the battle screen. Rank resets will occur, giving everyone a fresh start with equal opportunities to climb the ranks. The rank-up requirements will remain the same as the previous season, maintaining the competitive spirit of the GO Battle League.
The season schedule includes a mix of leagues and special cups, with the Great League being featured prominently to ensure accessibility for all players. Certain weeks will offer 4x Stardust rewards, providing additional incentives for battlers to participate and battle their way to the top.
GO Battle Week: Shared Skies will take place from August 16 to August 20, offering bonuses such as 4x Stardust from win rewards, increased sets per day, free battle-themed Timed Research, and encounters with Pokémon with a wider range of stats.
Rewards for participating in the GO Battle League include guaranteed rank-up encounters, standard encounters throughout the season, and avatar items inspired by Lana, the Trial Captain of Akala Island’s Brooklet Hill. Trainers can also look forward to earning rewards by completing battle-themed Timed Research throughout the season.
The season features various cups, such as Ultra Premier, Summer Cup: Great League Edition, Master Premier, Great League Remix, Fantasy Cup: Great League Edition, and more. Each cup presents unique challenges and strategic opportunities that will test trainers' battling skills and preferences.
Significant attack changes will go live on June 3, affecting moves such as Scald, Spark, Seed Bomb, and Swift. These changes aim to balance the meta and encourage more skillful gameplay tactics.
Several Pokémon will also gain new attacks, including Thunder Punch, Counter, Powder Snow, Dragon Claw, Swift, and Fly. These new attacks will open up new strategic possibilities for trainers to explore in battles.
Overall, the Shared Skies Season (Season 19) of the GO Battle League promises to be an exciting and competitive one, with a focus on strategic gameplay and diverse challenges. Trainers are encouraged to hone their skills, earn rewards, and climb the ranks in this thrilling season of battles.
