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GO Battle League: Might and Mastery Update
Trainers,
GO Battle League: Might and Mastery is almost here!
GO Battle League: Might and Mastery
GO Battle League: Might and Mastery will start on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 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: Might and Mastery Schedule
The following leagues will begin and end at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8) on the dates listed below.March 4 – March 11
Great League
Willpower Cup: Great League EditionMarch 11 – March 18
Ultra League
Scroll Cup: Great League EditionMarch 18 – March 25
Master League*
Scroll Cup: Great League Edition*
*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)March 25 – April 1
Great League*
Ultra League*
Master League*
*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)April 1 – April 8
Great League
Master PremierApril 8 – April 15
Ultra League
Spring Cup: Great League EditionApril 15 – April 22
Master League*
Spring Cup: Great League Edition*
*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)April 22 – April 29
Great League*
Ultra League*
Master League*
*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)April 29 – May 6
Great League
Great League RemixMay 6 – May 13
Ultra League
Great League RemixMay 13 – May 20
Master League*
Retro Cup: Great League Edition*
*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)May 20 – May 27
Great League*
Catch Cup: Great League Edition*
*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)May 27 – June 3
Great League*
Ultra League*
Master League*
*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
Might and Mastery GO Battle League Events
GO Battle Week: Might and Mastery
Wednesday, May 21, at 12:00 a.m. to Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 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 increase 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 a hat for your avatar inspired by Mustard.
- Pokémon encountered via GO Battle League rewards will have a wider variance of Attack, Defense, and HP.
GO Battle League: Might and Mastery Rewards
Guaranteed Rank-Up Encounters
You can encounter the following Pokémon once per Season at the designated ranks.
Mienfoo
Vullaby
Morpeko
Frigibax
Dreepy
Pikachu Libre
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Ace Rank
Veteran Rank
Expert Rank
Legend Rank
Standard Encounters
You can encounter the following Pokémon in reward encounters throughout the Season at the ranks shown below.
Cubone
Paldean Wooper
Spoink
Mienfoo
Bunnelby
Skorupi
Vullaby
Jumpluff
Teddiursa
Barboach
Cetoddle
Alolan Marowak
Lapras
Pancham
Active Raid Boss in five-star raids
Morpeko
Frigibax
Dreepy
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
The Pokémon or Ultra Beasts currently appearing in five-star raids can appear as a reward encounter after you reach rank 20.
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: Might and Mastery 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 award Stardust and items such as Rare Candy XL, 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 Mustard, the Dojo Master from the Isle of Armor, an island of the Galar region in the Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass and Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass!
- At Ace rank, you’ll receive a hat inspired by Mustard.
- At Veteran rank, you’ll receive pants inspired by Mustard.
- At Expert rank, you’ll receive a top inspired by Mustard.
- At Legend rank, you’ll receive a pose inspired by Mustard.
Cups
You can look forward to the following cups this Season.
Willpower Cup: Great League Edition
- Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
- Only Fighting-, Psychic-, and Dark-type Pokémon will be eligible.
The following Pokémon will not be allowed.
Gardevoi
Scroll Cup: Great League Edition
- Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
- Only Water-, Fighting-, and Dark-type Pokémon will be eligible.
The following Pokémon will not be allowed.
Primarina
Master Premier
- No CP limit.
- Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, and Ultra Beasts are not eligible.
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.
Jumpluff
Roserade
Toxapex
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.
Check back later for more details.
Retro Cup: Great League Edition
- Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
- Dark-, Steel-, and Fairy-type Pokémon are not eligible.
Catch Cup: Might and Mastery: Great Edition
- Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
- Only Pokémon caught during the Might and Mastery Season are eligible.*
*Pokémon must be caught between March 4, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. and June 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. local time.
Updates to the Combat System
The switch timer in the GO Battle League will continue to be 50 seconds. This change will also continue to affect Trainer Battles against friends, Team GO Rocket battles, and team leader battles.
- Energy cost decreased
- Trainer Battles:
110→ 90 power - Energy cost decreased
- Trainer Battles:
45→ 70 power - Energy cost decreased
- Energy cost decreased
- Trainer Battles:
50→ 70 power
- Trainer Battles:
6→ 7 power - Energy generation increased
- Energy cost decreased
Air Cutter
- Trainer Battles:
60→ 45 power - Energy cost decreased
- Chance to increase the user’s Attack by one stage
Rock Tomb
- Trainer Battles:
70→ 80 power - Energy cost decreased
- Guaranteed to lower the opposing Pokémon’s Attack by one stage
Rollout
- Trainer Battles:
8→ 7 power
Night Shade
- Trainer Battles:
80→ 70 power
Foul Play
- Trainer Battles:
70→ 60 power - Energy cost decreased
Discharge
- Trainer Battles:
65→ 55 power - Energy cost decreased
Attack Availability Updates
Piloswine
Piloswine will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Icicle Spear.
Mamoswine
Mamoswine will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Icicle Spear.
Togetic
Togetic will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Psyshock.
Togekiss
Togekiss will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Psyshock.
Reuniclus
Reuniclus will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Psyshock.
Bruxish
Bruxish will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Psyshock.
Venomoth
Venomoth will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Psywave.
Lapras
Lapras will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Psywave.
Grumpig
Grumpig will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Psywave.
Furret
Furret will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Swift.
Linoone
Linoone will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Swift.
Drampa
Drampa will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Swift.
Grumpig
Grumpig will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Dynamic Punch.
Dusknoir
Dusknoir will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Dynamic Punch.
Lapras
Lapras will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Sparkling Aria.
Sableye
Sableye will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Dazzling Gleam.
Ribombee
Ribombee will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Charm.
Blastoise
Blastoise will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Rollout.
Weezing
Weezing will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Rollout.
Wailmer
Wailmer will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Rollout.
Wailord
Wailord will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Rollout.
Glalie
Glalie will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Rollout.
Cradily
Cradily will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Rock Tomb.
Bombirdier
Bombirdier will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Rock Tomb.
Swampert
Swampert will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Sludge.
Swalot
Swalot will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Sludge.
Dragalge
Dragalge will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Sludge Bomb.
Roserade
Roserade will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Poison Sting.
Furret
Furret will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Linoone
Linoone will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Florges
Florges will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Mightyena
Mightyena will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Sucker Punch.
Bellibolt
Bellibolt will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Sucker Punch.
Bombirdier
Bombirdier will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Sucker Punch.
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