Pokémon Go’s Battle League enters season 6, and with it, plenty of new concepts. It’s been nearly a year since the PvP game mode had first been teased and pushed out by Niantic. The team has learned quite a bit since things first began, and a new wave of change starts with season 6. It will be the longest Battle League season to date and includes a unique ranking system.
24 ranks, new ranking requirements and rewards for all ranks
Season 6 introduces 24 ranks, rather than the traditional 10 ranks the other seasons had. How you advance and rank up is also different. Here’s the full breakdown for all 24.
- Rank 1: Starting rank, everyone is reset to rank 1Rank 2: Five additional battlesRank 3: Three additional winsRank 4: Four additional winsRank 5: Five additional winsRank 6: Six additional winsRank 7: Seven additional winsRank 8: Eight additional winsRank 9: Nine additional winsRank 10: Five additional winsRank 11: 11 additional winsRank 12: 12 additional winsRank 13: 13 additional winsRank 14: 14 additional winsRank 15: Five additional winsRank 16: 16 additional winsRank 17: 17 additional winsRank 18: 18 additional winsRank 19: 19 additional winsRank 20: Five additional winsRank 21: Battle League rating 2,000Rank 22: Battle League rating 2,500Rank 23: Battle League rating 2,750Rank 24: Battle league rating 3,000
The rewards for these ranks vary.
- Rank 5: The rewards will be mystery items.Rank 10: The rewards will be Stardust.Rank 15: The rewards will be Rare Candies.Rank 19: The rewards will be Pokémon encounters.
There will be specific Pokémon encounters for each rank.
- Ranks beneath 15: You will encounter partner Pokémon originally discovered in various regions.Rank 16: Chespin is a guaranteed encounter.Rank 17: Fennekin is a guaranteed encounter.Rank 18: Froakie is a guaranteed encounterRank 20: A surprise Pokémon that will be revealed during the second half of Season 6Legend Rank: Pikachu Libre is a guaranteed encounter.
Battle League alongside Pokémon Go Seasons
Why will season 6 be the longest? The new Battle League seasons will occur alongside the new Pokémon Go seasons introduced starting on December 1, beginning with winter. That means, depending on where you are in the world, you’ll encounter distinct Pokémon. For example, those living in the northern hemisphere will see much more Ice-type Pokémon, and if you live in the southern hemisphere, you can expect to see more Fire-types.
The Battle League seasons will reflect those occurring in Pokémon Go, so you can expect to see plenty of winter-themed events happening throughout its run-time. Because it’s the first time Niantic is doing this, you can expect to see plenty of experimentation, much like the smaller cups from Season 5, such as the Kanto, Little, and Catch Leagues.
Great League, Ultra League, Master League dates
The Great League will be happening from November 30 to December 14. The Ultra League will be happening from December 14 to December 28. The Master League will happening from December 28 to January 4, 2021. All of the leagues will be happening from January 4, 2021, to January 11, 2021.
All Battle League Season 6 Set rewards
These are all of the rewards players receive throughout season 6 for completing a set in the Battle League. There’s a total of five potential rewards for each set, and every rank features a different reward for free and premium players.
