The Pokémon GO Battle League Forever Forward season is now live, introducing a brand new GO Battle League rotation filled with weekly league changes, special Cups, exclusive Pokémon encounters, Timed Research, PvP move updates and seasonal rewards. Whether you’re battling for Legend Rank, farming Stardust or chasing Pikachu Libre, Pokémon GO Battle League Forever Forward has something new to offer throughout the season.
This guide covers everything you need to know about the current GO Battle League season, with links to more detailed guides covering every major feature.
Pokémon GO Battle League Forever Forward Schedule
Throughout the season, leagues rotate every week alongside themed Cups, giving Trainers plenty of opportunities to test different Pokémon and teams.
| Dates | Active League | Featured Cup | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 30 – July 7 | Great League | Summer Cup: Great League Edition | None |
| July 7 – July 14 | Ultra League | Fantasy Cup: Ultra League Edition | None |
| July 14 – July 21 | Master League | Retro Cup: Great League Edition | 4× Stardust from win rewards |
| July 21 – July 28 | Great League, Ultra League and Master League | None | 4× Stardust from win rewards |
| July 28 – August 4 | Great League | Master Premier | 4× Stardust from win rewards |
| August 4 – August 11 | Ultra League | Weather Cup: Great League Edition | None |
| August 11 – August 18 | Master League | Evolution Cup: Great League Edition | 4× Stardust from win rewards |
| August 18 – August 25 | Great League | Scroll Cup: Great League Edition | None |
| August 25 – September 1 | Great League, Ultra League and Master League | None | 4× Stardust from win rewards |
| September 1 – September 8 | Great League: Mega Edition, Ultra League: Mega Edition and Master League: Mega Edition | None | 4× Stardust from win rewards |
Each weekly rotation changes the competitive meta, making it worth checking the current leagues before building your team.
GO Battle League Rewards
Climbing the GO Battle League ranks unlocks valuable rewards throughout the season.
Players can earn:
- Stardust
- Rare Candy
- Rare Candy XL
- Elite Fast TM
- Elite Charged TM
- Pokémon encounters
- Cynthia-inspired avatar items
- Pikachu Libre at Legend Rank
Our dedicated Pokémon GO Battle League Rewards guide covers every reward available during the season.
GO Battle League Encounters
Several Pokémon are available as Battle League reward encounters throughout the season.
Guaranteed Rank-Up Encounters
| Rank Reward | Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Rank-up Encounter | Gabite |
| Rank-up Encounter | Lucario |
| Rank-up Encounter | Honedge |
| Rank-up Encounter | Dreepy |
| Legend Rank | Pikachu Libre |
Pikachu Libre can also be Shiny if you’re lucky.
Standard Reward Encounters
As you continue battling, you can encounter a wide selection of Pokémon including:
- Mankey
- Lickitung
- Marill
- Swablu
- Inkay
- Alolan Vulpix
- Lileep
- Togetic
- Gible
- Frillish
- Galarian Stunfisk
- Galarian Weezing
- Galarian Corsola
- Honedge
- Morpeko
- Dratini
- Goomy
- Frigibax
Once you reach Rank 20, the current five-star Raid Boss can also appear as a reward encounter.
GO Battle League Timed Research
Every Trainer can claim a free GO Battle League Timed Research pass from the in-game shop once the season begins.
The first page focuses on catching Pokémon before rewarding encounters that help build competitive PvP teams.
Each remaining page requires:
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Battles | 100 |
| Wins | 50 |
Completing each page rewards items including:
- Stardust
- Rare Candy XL
- Elite Fast TM
- Elite Charged TM
GO Battle Thursday
GO Battle Thursday returns throughout Pokémon GO Battle League Forever Forward.
Every Thursday between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. local time, Trainers receive:
| Bonus | Details |
|---|---|
| Win Rewards | Up to 4× Stardust |
| Daily Battle Sets | Increased from 5 to 10 |
| Maximum Battles | Up to 50 |
This makes Thursday one of the best days each week to grind GO Battle League rewards.
Featured Cups
Several themed Cups rotate throughout Pokémon GO Battle League Forever Forward.
| Cup | League |
|---|---|
| Summer Cup | Great League Edition |
| Fantasy Cup | Ultra League Edition |
| Retro Cup | Great League Edition |
| Master Premier | Master League |
| Weather Cup | Great League Edition |
| Evolution Cup | Great League Edition |
| Scroll Cup | Great League Edition |
Each Cup has its own eligibility rules, banned Pokémon and recommended teams, all covered in dedicated guides.
PvP Move Changes
Pokémon GO Battle League Forever Forward also introduces a number of PvP balance changes.
Moves receiving adjustments include:
- Drill Run
- Flash Cannon
- Hurricane
- Dragon Ascent
- Earth Power
- Gust
- Charm
- Wrap
- Energy Ball
- Silver Wind
- Earthquake
Several Pokémon have also received brand new Fast Moves and Charged Moves, creating fresh opportunities across Great League, Ultra League and Master League.
Related Pokémon GO Battle League Forever Forward Guides:
