Niantic has detailed GO Battle League: World of Wonders for Pokémon GO. Read on below to learn more:
GO Battle League: World of Wonders Update
Trainers,
GO Battle League: World of Wonders is almost here!
GO Battle League: World of Wonders
GO Battle League: World of Wonders will start on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8).
The following will occur at the beginning of the Season.
- End-of-Season rewards will be available on the battle screen.
- Your GO Battle League rank will be reset.
- Rank-up requirements will remain the same as the prior Season.
GO Battle League: World of Wonders schedule
The following leagues will begin and end at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8) on the dates listed below.
World of Wonders GO Battle Events
GO Battle Weekend: World of Wonders
Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time
Bonuses
- 4× Stardust from win rewards. (This does not include end-of-set rewards.)
- The maximum number of sets you can play per day will be increased from five to 20—for a total of 100 battles—from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time.
*Free battle-themed Timed Research will be available. Rewards include the avatar item Hala-Style Shoes.
2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships Bonus
Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time
Bonuses
- The maximum number of sets you can play per day will be increased from five to 10—for a total of 50 battles—from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time.
GO Battle League: World of Wonders rewards
Guaranteed rank-up encounters
You can encounter the following Pokémon once per Season at the designated ranks.
Standard Encounters
You can encounter the following Pokémon in reward encounters throughout the Season at the ranks shown in the image below.
GO Battle League Timed Research Pass
For our most dedicated battlers, a pass to access battle-themed Timed Research will be available in the in-game shop at no cost once GO Battle League: World of Wonders begins.
This Timed Research will keep track of your victories throughout the Season. Each research page will require 100 wins to complete, and doing so will reward you with a small amount of Stardust and items, such as an Elite Fast TM (at 400 wins) and an Elite Charged TM (at 500 wins). Keep at it throughout the Season to see how far you can get!
Avatar items and other rewards
Trainers will be able to earn the following avatar items, which are all inspired by Hala, kahuna of Melemele Island, from the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon video games!
- At Ace rank, you’ll receive the Hala-Style Shoes.
- At Veteran rank, you’ll receive the Hala-Style Pants.
- At Expert rank, you’ll receive the Hala-Style Shirt.
- At Legend rank, you’ll receive the Hala-Style Pose.
Cups
You can look forward to the following cups this Season.
Electric Cup: Great League Edition
- Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
- Only Electric-type Pokémon are eligible.
The following Pokémon will not be allowed.
Spring Cup: Great League Edition
- Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
- Only Water-, Grass-, and Fairy-type Pokémon are eligible.
The following Pokémon will not be allowed.
Ultra Premier
- Pokémon must be at or below 2,500 CP to enter.
- Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, and Ultra Beasts are not eligible.
Jungle Cup : Great League Edition
- Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
- Only Normal-, Grass-, Electric-, Poison-, Ground-, Flying-, Bug-, and Dark-type Pokémon are eligible.
The following Pokémon will not be allowed.
Master Premier
- No CP Limit.
- Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, and Ultra Beasts are not eligible.
Great League Remix
- Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
- The 20 Pokémon that are most used by Trainers ranked Ace and above in the Great League are not eligible in the Great League Remix.
The following Pokémon will not be allowed.
Catch Cup: World of Wonders: Little Edition
- Pokémon must be at or below 500 CP to enter.
- Only Pokémon caught during the World of Wonders Season are eligible.*
*Pokémon must be caught between March 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. and June 1, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time.
Catch Cup: World of Wonders: Great Edition
- Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
- Only Pokémon caught during the World of Wonders Season are eligible.*
*Pokémon must be caught between March 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. and June 1, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time.
New attacks
Metal Sound (Fast Attack)
- Trainer Battles: 3 power
- Gyms and raids: 6 power
The following Pokémon will be able to learn Metal Sound.
Psywave (Fast Attack)
- Trainer Battles: 3 power
- Gyms and raids: 4 power
The following Pokémon will be able to learn Psywave.
Sand Attack (Fast Attack)
- Trainer Battles: 2 power
- Gyms and raids: 4 power
The following Pokémon will be able to learn Sand Attack.
Attack Changes
Shadow Bone
- Trainer Battles:
75→ 80 power
Brick Break
- Trainer Battles: Energy cost increased
- Guaranteed to lower the opposing Pokémon’s Defense by one stage
Cross Chop
- Trainer Battles:
50→ 55 power
- Trainer Battles:
50→ 55 power
Water Pulse
- Trainer Battles:
70→ 80 power - Trainer Battles: Energy cost decreased
Attack availability updates
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