The Pokemon Go Battle League Season 20: Max Out has plenty of new weekly scheduled leagues and cups, as well as some great rewards and themed Battle Days to enjoy.
While catching ’em all is the name of the game in Pokemon Go, trainers looking to test their might against others will want to head to the competitive Go Battle League, which is now getting through its 20th season, dubbed Max Out.
Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about Season 20 of the Pokemon Go Battle League, including the end date, all the rewards you can earn along the way, and the new weekly schedule of leagues and cups.
Pokemon Go Battle League Season 20 start & end dates
Season 20 of the Go Battle League kicked off on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −8) and will end on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
Remember that – as usual – at the beginning of every season, you’ll be able to claim your end-of-season rewards from the battle screen, and your Go Battle League rank will be reset.
Pokemon Go Battle League Season 20 schedule
In addition to the traditional trio of Great, Ultra, and Master Leagues, there are many special cups this season, like the Halloween Cup.
You can see the full weekly Go Battle League Season 20 schedule below:
- September 3 – September 10: Great League & Galar Cup: Little Edition
- September 10 – September 17: Ultra League & Galar Cup: Little Edition
- September 17 – September 24: Master League & Psychic Cup: Great League Edition
- September 24 – October 1: Great League, Ultra League, & Master League
- October 1 – October 8: Great League & Galar Cup: Great League Edition
- October 8 – October 15: Ultra League & Sunshine Cup
- October 15 – October 22: Master League & Halloween Cup: Little Edition
- October 22 – October 29: Great League Remix & Halloween Cup: Great Edition
- October 29 – November 5:Great League, Ultra League & Master League
- November 5 – November 12: Great League & Master Premier
- November 12 – November 19: Ultra League & Willpower Cup
- November 19 – November 26: Master League & Retro Cup
- November 26 – December 3: Great League, Ultra League, Master League & Catch Cup: Great League Edition
We’ve got guides for the Great League, the Ultra League, and the Master League, with team recommendations and details of each league’s rules that should help you prepare.
Pokemon Go Battle League Season 20 rewards
There are loads of rewards to earn as you rise through the Go Battle League, from Pokemon encounters to avatar items.
Here are all of the rewards on offer in the Season of Max Out.
| Go Battle League Rank | Reward |
| Rank 1 guaranteed | Machop or Galarian Yamask encounter |
| Rank 1+ | Wobbuffet, Mienfoo, Skwovet, or Wooloo encounter |
| Rank 6+ | Haunter, Carbink, or Frillish encounter |
| Rank 11+ | Scraggy, Galarian Stunfisk, Phantump, or Falinks encounter |
| Rank 16+ | Hisuian Sneasel, Cranidos, or Shieldon encounter |
| Rank 20+ | Current 5-Star Raid Boss encounter |
| Ace Rank guaranteed | Jangmo-o encounter and shoes inspired by Allister |
| Veteran Rank guaranteed | Dratini encounter and shoes inspired by Allister. |
| Expert Rank guaranteed | Frigibax encounter and outfit inspired by Allister. |
| Legend Rank guaranteed | Pikachu Libre encounter and pose inspired by Allister. |
Go Battle League Season 20 events schedule
There will be one special event taking place during Season 20 of the Go Battle League:
| Battle Event | Date |
| Go Battle Weekend: Max Out | Saturday, November 2, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time |
During the Go Battle Weekend: Max Out event, the maximum number of sets you can play per day will be raised from 5 to 20 for a total of 100 battles. You’ll also be able to claim 4× Stardust from win rewards, excluding end-of-set rewards.
During this Battle Weekend, free Timed Research will be available, and rewards will include a wig inspired by Allister. Additionally, GO Battle League Pokemon encounter rewards will display a wider variety of Attack, Defense, and HP.
Attack changes in Season 20 of the Pokemon Go Battle League
The following attacks will receive buffs or nerfs during this season:
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| Attack | Changes |
| Rock Slide | Power decreased from 75 to 65 in Trainer Battles |
| Wing Attack | Energy regeneration decreased |
| Counter | Energy regeneration decreased |
| Dig | Power decreased from 80 to 70 in Trainer Battles |
| Parabolic Charge | Power increased from 65 to 70 in Trainer Battles, Energy cost decreased, and a chance to increase the user’s Defense by one stage. |
| Body Slam | Power decreased from 60 to 50 in Trainer Battles |
| Swift | Energy cost decreased |
| Mud Shot | Power increased from 3 to 4 power in Trainer Battles. Energy regeneration decreased |
| Future Sight | Power decreased from 120 to 110 in Trainer Battles |
| Fire Spin | Power increased from 10 to 11 in Trainer Battles |
| Steel Wing | Energy generation decreased |
| Metal Claw | Energy generation increased |
| Trailblaze | Energy cost decreased |
| Zap Cannon | Power increased from 65 to 70 in Trainer Battles, Energy cost decreased, and a chance to increase the user’s Defense by one stage |
| Smack Down | Power decreased from 12 to 11 in Trainer Battles |
| Razor Leaf | Power decreased from 10 to 9 in Trainer Battles |
| Astonish | Power increased from 9 to 12 in Trainer Battles |
| Fairy Wind | Power increased from 3 to 4 in Trainer Battles |
| Karate Chop | Energy regeneration increased |
| Mud-Slap | Power increased from 11 to 12 in Trainer Battles. Energy regeneration increased |
| Poison Sting | Power increased from 3 to 4 in Trainer Battles |
| Psywave | Energy generation increased |
| Rollout | Power increased from 5 to 8 in Trainer Battles |
| Sucker Punch | Power increased from 5 to 8 in Trainer Battles |
| Sky Attack | Power increased from 75 to 85 in Trainer Battles. Energy cost increased |
| Surf | Power increased from 65 to 75 in Trainer Battles. Energy cost increased |
| Bone Club | Power increased from 40 to 55 in Trainer Battles |
| Brutal Swing | Power decreased from 65 to 55 in Trainer Battles. Energy cost decreased |
| Night Shade | Power increased from 60 to 80 in Trainer Battles. Energy cost decreased |
| Power Gem | Power increased from 80 to 85 in Trainer Battles. Energy cost decreased |
| Shadow Punch | Power increased from 40 to 55 in Trainer Battles |
Attack availability updates in Season 20 of the Pokemon Go Battle League
There are quite a few changes to attack availability this season, with the following Pokemon now able to learn new moves:
Counter (Fighting-type Charged Attack)
Can now be learned by Ledian.
Volt Switch (Electric-type Fast Attack)
Can now be learned by Forretress.
Force Palm (Fighting-type Fast Attack)
Can now be learned by Breloom, Hariyama, and Mienshao.
Draining Kiss (Fairy-type Charged Attack)
Can now be learned by Clefable, Togetic, Ribombee, and Tapu Lele.
Karate Chop (Fighting-type Fast Attack)
Can now be learned by Pangoro.
Rollout (Rock-type Fast Attack)
Can now be learned by Lickilicky.
Rock Tomb (Rock-type Charged Attack)
Can now be learned by Spiritomb.
Shadow Punch (Ghost-type Charged Attack)
Can now be learned by Dusknoir.
Brutal Swing (Dark-type Charged Attack)
Can now be learned by Galarian Slowbro, Tropius, Mienshao, Oranguru, Passimian, and Runerigus.
Night Shade (Ghost-type Charged Attack)
Can now be learned by Hisuian Typhlosion, Zorua, Zoroark, and Hisuian Decidueye.
For more information about battling in Pokemon Go, check out the best competitive ‘mon in the mobile game and how to take down Team GO Rocket boss, Giovanni.