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The "Pokémon GO" Competitive GO Battle League Kicks Off On March 13

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Do you want to find out if you can be the very best like no one ever was? Pokémon GO is launching the competitive GO Battle League next week. Starting on March 13th, the game will allow you to face off in special Trainer battles against other trainers from across the world. During Season 1, Trainers will have a chance to earn reward encounters with Legendary and Mythical Pokémon! Which will including Altered Forme Giratina, Darkrai, and Thundurus. There will also be two events themed around the GO Battle League in the future. We have the details of the league and times below. And you can read more about it on their official blog.

The "Pokémon GO" Competitive GO Battle League Kicks Off On March 13
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During GO Battle League Season 1, Trainers will be paired up against similarly ranked competitors through an online matchmaking system. The league's format will rotate between the three leagues: the Great League, the Ultra League, and the Master League. As Trainers win battles, they'll climb the rankings, with each new rank offering an opportunity to earn a wider variety of rewards. The schedule below shows when each league format will be available (dates and times are subject to change).

  • The Great League (1500 CP limit) will run from Friday, March 13, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, March 27, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7).
  • The Ultra League (2500 CP limit) will run from Friday, March 27, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, April 10, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT  (GMT −7).
  • The Master League (no CP limit) will run from Friday, April 10, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, April 24, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT  (GMT −7).
  • All three leagues will be available from Friday, April 24, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, May 1, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT  (GMT −7).

The preseason of the GO Battle League, which began in January 2020, is coming to an end. Based on the results of this preliminary season, the GO Battle League will receive a variety of updates and improvements for Season 1—such as changes to make wins matter more at early ranks and adjustments to awards, including more Pokémon encounters, additional avatar items, and an exclusive avatar pose.

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