Another August is coming to an end, and the winds of Autumn are just beginning to blow. It's time for a new season, and Pokemon Go is following suit with the Adventures Inbound season. We've got a lot of new Go Battle League events, a new set of avatar items, and several new moves and moveset updates to enjoy.
| Leagues & Cups Available | Start Date | End Date | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League, Element Cup Remix: LC | September 1 | September 8 | |
| Ultra League, Element Cup Remix: LC | September 8 | September 15 | |
| Master League, Psychic Cup GL | September 15 | September 22 | 4x Stardust from Win Rewards |
| Great League, Psychic Cup GL | September 22 | September 29 | |
| Ultra League, Sunshine Cup GL | September 29 | October 6 | |
| All 3 Leagues | October 6 | October 13 | 4x Stardust from Win Rewards |
| Great League, Sunshine Cup GL | October 13 | October 20 | |
| Ultra League, Halloween Cup: GL | October 20 | October 27 | |
| Master League, Halloween Cup GL | October 27 | November 3 | 4x Stardust from Win Rewards |
| Great League, Electric Cup GL | November 3 | November 10 | |
| Ultra League, Electric Cup GL | November 10 | November 17 | |
| Catch Cup: Adventures Inbound | November 17 | November 24 | 4x Stardust from Win Rewards |
| All 3 Leagues | November 24 | December 1 |
Special Cup Breakdown
Element Cup Remix: LC
- Only Pokemon 500 and under that are able to evolve but have not evolved can enter
- Only Fire, Water, and Grass Types are allowed
- Chinchou, Cottonee, Ducklett, and Salandit are banned
Psychic Cup: Great League Edition
- Only Psychic Types are allowed
- Mew is banned
Sunshine Cup: Great League Edition
- Only Normal, Grass, and Ground Types are allowed
- Charizard is banned
Halloween Cup: Great League Edition
- Only Poison, Ghost, Dark, and Fairy Type Pokemon are allowed
Electric Cup: Great League Edition
- Only Electric Types are allowed
- Stunfisk, Heliolisk, Charjabug, and Vikavolt are banned
Catch Cup: Adventures Abound Edition
- Only Pokemon caught during the Adventures Inbound season are allowed
- Mythical Pokemon are banned
Season Rewards
In conjunction with the normal rewards that will be outlined below, players will also be able to obtain an Avatar set inspired by Geeta from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
Players will be able to obtain the various pieces of this set by reaching specific ranks in Go Battle League this season
- Geeta-Style Globes and Shoes: Ace Rank
- Geeta-Style Pants: Veteran Rank
- Geeta-Style Shirt: Expert Rank
- Geeta-Style Pose: Legend Rank
Rank 1
Guaranteed Once-Per-Season Reward:
Rank Rewards:
Rank 6
Guaranteed Once-Per-Season Reward:
Rank Rewards:
Rank 11
Rank Rewards:
Rank 16
Rank Rewards:
Rank 19
Guaranteed Once-Per-Season & Rank Reward:
- 1x Charged Elite TM and 1x Fast Elite TM, Given at the End of the Season
Rank 20
Rank Rewards:
Any Currently Available Tier-5 Raid Bosses
Ace Rank
Guaranteed Once-Per-Season & Rank Reward:
- Geeta-Style Gloves and Shoes
Veteran Rank
Guaranteed Once-Per-Season & Rank Reward:
- Geeta-Style Pants
Expert Rank
Guaranteed Once-Per-Season & Rank Reward:
- Geeta-Style Shirt
Legend Rank
Guaranteed Once-Per-Season Reward:
- Geeta-Style Pose
Pokemon Changes
And now for what we've all been waiting for; the traditional season moves changes! We've got a few fun ones, so let's get into it!
New Moves
- Trailblaze, new Grass Type Charged Move
- Scorching Sands, new Ground Type Charged Move
- Triple Axel, new Ice Type Charged Move
Attack Changes
- Spark
- Trainer Battles: 4>6 Power
- Astonish
- Trainer Battles: Energy Generation Increased
- Psychic
- Trainer Battles: 90>85 Power
- X-Scissor
- Trainer Battles: 45>65 Power
- Aerial Ace
- Trainer Battles: Energy Cost Decreased
- Sky Attack
- Trainer Battles: Energy Cost Increased
- Dig
- Trainer Battles: 100>80 Power
- Earthquake
- Trainer Battles: 120>110 Power
- Poltergeist
- Trainer Battles: 140>150 Power
- Boomburst
- Trainer Battles: Energy Cost Decreased
Moveset Additions
Volt Switch New Users
Mud Shot New Users
Breaking Swipe New Users
Water Shuriken New Users
Blaze Kick New Users
Razor Shell New Users
Magical Leaf New Users
Trailblaze New Users
Triple Axel New Users
Scorching Sands New Users
Full Announcement
Full Text
Trainers,
GO Battle League: Adventures Abound is almost here!
GO Battle League: Adventures Abound start date, rank resets, and end-of-Season rewards
GO Battle League: Adventures Abound Friday, September 1, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7).
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: Adventures Abound schedule
GO Battle League: Adventures Abound schedule
The following leagues will begin and end at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7) on the dates listed below.
Starting with this Season, the schedule below will also be visible on the in-game GO Battle League Page!
September 1 - September 8
Great League
Element Cup Remix: Little Edition
September 8 - September 15
Ultra League
Element Cup Remix: Little Edition
September 15 - September 22
Master League
Psychic Cup: Great League Edition*
*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
September 22 - September 29
Great League
Psychic Cup: Great League Edition
September 29 - October 6
Ultra League
Sunshine Cup: Great League Edition
October 6 - October 13
Great League*
Ultra League*
Master League*
*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
October 13 - October 20
Great League
Sunshine Cup: Great League Edition
October 20 - October 27
Ultra League
Halloween Cup: Great League Edition
October 27 - November 3
Master League*
Halloween Cup: Great League Edition*
*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
November 3 - November 10
Great League
Electric Cup: Great League Edition
November 10 - November 17
Ultra League
Electric Cup: Great League Edition
November 17 - November 24
Catch Cup: Adventures Abound Edition*
*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
November 24 - December 1
Great League*
Ultra League*
Master League*
*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
Adventures Abound GO Battle Events
GO Battle Weekend: Adventures Abound
Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. local time
Bonuses
- The maximum number of sets you can play per day will be increased from five to 20—for a total of 100 battles—from October 7–8, 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time.
*Free battle-themed Timed Research will be available. Rewards include the avatar item Geeta-Style Gloves.- Paid battle-themed Timed Research* awarding Stardust, Rare Candy XL, and one Star Piece will be available for US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). IMPORTANT: Please note that Timed Research expires. To receive the rewards, the tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and the rewards claimed before Sunday, October 8, 2023, 11:59 p.m. local time.
*Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
*Please note that this Timed Research Ticket will only be available in the in-game shop from Saturday, July 1, 2023, from 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, July 2, 2023 11:59 p.m. local time.
Active leagues
The following leagues will be active.
- Master League Premier*
- Single-type Cup: Great League Edition*
*3× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
GO Battle League: Adventures Abound rewards
Guaranteed rank-up encounters
You can encounter the following Pokémon once per Season at the designated ranks.
Bisharp
Carbink
Goomy
Gible
Jangmo-o
Pikachu Libre
If you’re lucky, you may find 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 in the image below.
Marill
Sneasel
Meditite
Croagunk
Skwovet
Frillish (M)
Carbink
Lickitung
Wobbuffet
Skarmory
Phantump
Mareanie
Scraggy
Wooloo
Falinks
Active Raid Boss in five-star raids
Goomy
Gible
Jangmo-o
If you’re lucky, you may find a Shiny one!
The Pokémon currently appearing in five-star raids has a chance of appearing 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: Adventures Abound begins.
This Timed Research will keep track of your victories throughout the Season. Each research page requires 100 wins to complete, and doing so will award you with a small amount of Stardust and items, such as an Elite Fast TM (400 wins), an Elite Charged TM (500 wins), and Rare Candy XL (every 100 wins). Keep at it throughout the Season to see how far you can get!
The Timed Research can be claimed between Friday, September 1, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. and Friday, September 15, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. PDT.
Avatar items and other rewards
Trainers will be able to earn the following avatar items, which are all inspired by Geeta, the Top Champion of the Paldea Pokémon League in the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games for the Nintendo Switch!
- At Ace rank, you’ll receive Geeta-Style Gloves and Shoes.
- At Veteran rank, you’ll receive the Geeta-Style Pants
- At Expert rank, you’ll receive the Geeta-Style Shirt.
- At Legend rank, you’ll receive the Geeta-Style Pose.
At Rank 19, you’ll receive an Elite Charged TM. You’ll also receive an Elite Fast TM as an end-of-Season reward.
Cups
You can look forward to the following cups this Season.
Great League
- Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
Ultra League
- Pokémon must be at or below 2,500 CP to enter.
Master League
- No CP Limit.
Element Cup Remix: Little Edition
- Pokémon must be at or below 500 CP to enter.
- Only Fire-, Water-, and Grass-type Pokémon are eligible.
- Only Pokémon that are able to evolve and have never evolved are eligible.
The following Pokémon will not be allowed.
Chinchou
Cottonee
Ducklett
Salandit
Psychic Cup: Great League Edition
- Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
- Only Psychic-type Pokémon are eligible.
- Mew is not allowed.
Sunshine Cup: Great League Edition
- Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
- Only Normal-, Fire-, Grass-, and Ground-type Pokémon are eligible.
- Charizard is not allowed.
Halloween Cup: Great League Edition
- Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
- Only Poison-, Bug-, Ghost-, Dark-, and Fairy-type Pokémon are eligible.
Electric Cup: Great League Edition
- Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
- Only Electric-type Pokémon are eligible.
The following Pokémon will not be allowed.
Stunfisk
Heliolisk
Charjabug
Vikavolt
Catch Cup: Adventures Abound Edition
- Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
- Only Pokémon that have been caught during this Season (Adventures Abound) are eligible.
- Mythical Pokémon are not eligible.
New Attacks
Trailblaze (Grass-type Charged Attack)
- Trainer Battles: 65 power and increases Attack by one stage
- Gyms and raids: 65 power
Scorching Sands (Ground-type Charged Attack)
- Trainer Battles: 80 power and a chance to lower the opposing Pokémon’s Attack by one stage
- Gyms and raids: 95 power
Triple Axel (Ice-type Charged Attack)
- Trainer Battles: 60 power and increases Attack by one stage
- Gyms and raids: 60 power
Attack Changes
Spark
- Trainer Battles: 4 power → 6 power
- Energy generation decreased
Astonish
- Trainer Battles: Energy generation increased
Psychic
- Trainer Battles: 90 power → 85 power
X-Scissor
- Trainer Battles: 45 power → 65 power
- Energy cost increased
Aerial Ace
Trainer Battles: Energy cost decreased
Sky Attack
Trainer Battles: Energy cost increased
Dig
- Trainer Battles: 100 power → 80 power
- Energy cost decreased
Earthquake
- Trainer Battles: 120 power → 110 power
Poltergeist
- Trainer Battles: 140 power → 150 power
Boomburst
- Trainer Battles: Energy cost decreased
Attack availability updates
Magnemite
Magnemite will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Volt Switch.
Magneton
Magneton will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Volt Switch.
Magnezone
Magnezone will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Volt Switch.
Regieleki
Regieleki will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Volt Switch.
Swalot
Swalot will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Mud Shot.
Greedent
Greedent will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Mud Shot.
Croagunk
Croagunk will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Mud Shot.
Toxicroak
Toxicroak will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Mud Shot.
Onix
Onix will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Breaking Swipe.
Steelix
Steelix will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Breaking Swipe.
Rhydon
Rhydon will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Breaking Swipe.
Rhyperior
Rhyperior will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Breaking Swipe.
Sceptile
Sceptile will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Breaking Swipe.
Heliolisk
Heliolisk will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Breaking Swipe.
Regidrago
Regidrago will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Breaking Swipe.
Accelgor
Accelgor will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Water Shuriken.
Hitmonlee
Hitmonlee will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Blaze Kick.
Mienshao
Mienshao will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Blaze Kick.
Incineroar
Incineroar will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Blaze Kick.
Riolu
Riolu will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Blaze Kick.
Lucario
Lucario will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Blaze Kick.
Golisopod
Golisopod will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Razor Shell.
Krabby
Krabby will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Razor Shell.
Kingler
Kingler will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Razor Shell.
Corphish
Corphish will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Razor Shell.
Crawdaunt
Crawdaunt will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Razor Shell.
Shellder
Shellder will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Razor Shell.
Cloyster
Cloyster will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Razor Shell.
Barbaracle
Barbaracle will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Razor Shell.
Mr. Mime
Mr. Mime will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Magical Leaf.
Chikorita
Chikorita will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Magical Leaf.
Bayleef
Bayleef will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Magical Leaf.
Meganium
Meganium will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Magical Leaf.
Bellossom
Bellossom will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Magical Leaf.
Roselia
Roselia will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Magical Leaf.
Roserade
Roserade will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Magical Leaf.
Mismagius
Mismagius will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Magical Leaf.
Shaymin
Shaymin will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Magical Leaf.
Rowlet
Rowlet will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Magical Leaf.
Dartrix
Dartrix will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Magical Leaf.
Decidueye
Decidueye will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Magical Leaf.
Kirlia
Kirlia will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Magical Leaf.
Gardevoir
Gardevoir will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Magical Leaf.
Lilligant
Lilligant will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Magical Leaf.
Meowstic
Meowstic will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Magical Leaf.
Tauros
Tauros will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Sudowoodo
Sudowoodo will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Mareep
Mareep will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Flaaffy
Flaaffy will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Ampharos
Ampharos will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Scyther
Scyther will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Scizor
Scizor will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Kleavor
Kleavor will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Teddiursa
Teddiursa will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Ursaring
Ursaring will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Ursaluna
Ursaluna will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Deerling
Deerling will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Sawsbuck
Sawsbuck will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Rockruff
Rockruff will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Lycanroc
Lycanroc will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Fomantis
Fomantis will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Lurantis
Lurantis will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Skwovet
Skwovet will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Stunky
Stunky will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Skuntank
Skuntank will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Galarian Meowth
Galarian Meowth will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Perrserker
Perrserker will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Girafarig
Girafarig will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Phanpy
Phanpy will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Donphan
Donphan will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Galarian Mr. Mime
Galarian Mr. Mime will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Triple Axel.
Sneasel
Sneasel will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Triple Axel.
Weavile
Weavile will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Triple Axel.
Hitmontop
Hitmontop will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Triple Axel.
Kirlia
Kirlia will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Triple Axel.
Gardevoir
Gardevoir will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Triple Axel.
Lopunny
Lopunny will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Triple Axel.
Mr. Rime
Mr. Rime will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Triple Axel.
Steenee
Steenee will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Triple Axel.
Tsareena
Tsareena will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Triple Axel.
Sandslash
Sandslash will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scorching Sands.
Ninetales
Ninetales will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scorching Sands.
Arcanine
Arcanine will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scorching Sands.
Rapidash
Rapidash will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scorching Sands.
Entei
Entei will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scorching Sands.
Trapinch
Trapinch will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scorching Sands.
Vibrava
Vibrava will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scorching Sands.
Flygon
Flygon will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scorching Sands.
Claydol
Claydol will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scorching Sands.
Hippowdon
Hippowdon will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scorching Sands.
Magmar
Magmar will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scorching Sands.
Magmortar
Magmortar will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scorching Sands.
Diggersby
Diggersby will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scorching Sands.
Excadrill
Excadrill will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scorching Sands.
Sandygast
Sandygast will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scorching Sands.
Palossand
Palossand will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scorching Sands.
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated. For the latest on in-game events and feature updates, be sure to check this help center article.
—The Pokémon GO team
