Niantic Announces Exciting Updates for Pokemon GO
Introduction
In the dynamic world of Pokemon GO, Niantic is constantly launching new events and content to keep trainers engaged and excited. The latest announcements from Niantic introduce a unique Interlude Season for the popular GO Battle League, bringing fresh opportunities for trainers to test their skills and catch incredible Pokemon. In this article, we will explore the details of the Interlude Season, explore the schedule, bonuses, and rewards, and share some tips to make the most of these upcoming events. Let’s dive in!
The Interlude Season Start Date, Rank Resets, and End-of-Season Rewards
To kick off the Interlude Season, Season 10 of the GO Battle League will be extended until Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT –8). Following this, the Interlude Season will commence and last until Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT –8). During this period, trainers can expect a reset of their GO Battle League rank, end-of-season rewards, and no visible ratings. The rank-up requirements will remain the same as in Season 10, making it a fair playing field for all participants.
The Interlude Season Schedule
The Interlude Season will feature a weekly league rotation schedule, ensuring that trainers can experience different leagues and cups. Niantic will be bringing back some cups from previous seasons, adding a nostalgic touch to the battles. Below is a breakdown of the league and cup schedule for the Interlude Season:
Mar 1 – Mar 8
– Great League
– Johto Cup
Mar 8 – Mar 15
– Ultra League
– Ultra Premier Classic
Mar 15 – Mar 22
– Master League*
– Love Cup*
Mar 22 – Mar 29
– Great League
– Little Jungle Cup
Mar 29 – Apr 5
– Ultra League
– Catch Cup
Apr 5 – Apr 12
– Master League*
– Halloween Cup*
Apr 19 – Apr 26
– Ultra League
– Retro Cup
Apr 26 – May 3
– Master League*
– Kanto Cup*
May 3 – May 10
– Great League
– Flying Cup
May 10 – May 17
– Ultra League
– Element Cup
May 17 – May 24
– Master League*
– Master Premier Classic*
May 24 – Jun 1
– Great League
– Ultra League
– Master League
Timed Research Ticket: BATTLE
For dedicated battlers, a Timed Research ticket will be available for free once the Interlude Season begins. This unique research will track your victories throughout the season, offering progressively challenging tasks and rewarding you with Stardust as you complete them. The more you progress in this Timed Research, the more Stardust you can accumulate. So, keep battling to see how far you can go and reap the rewards!
Interlude Season GO Battle Days
As part of the Interlude Season, trainers can look forward to special GO Battle Days where specific Pokemon will take the spotlight. One such event is the GO Battle Day: Seel, taking place on Saturday, March 5, 2022. During this day, trainers will have an increased number of battles, allowing them to play up to 20 sets of battles, totaling 100 battles, from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time.
Bonuses
To add extra excitement to the GO Battle Day: Seel event, Niantic is offering bonuses. From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time, the first win reward from the Basic track in each set will be a reward encounter. Additionally, all win rewards from the Premium track will also be reward encounters, ensuring trainers have a greater chance of encountering desirable Pokemon. One thrilling aspect of this event is the guaranteed appearance of Seel as a reward encounter.
Dewgong
During the GO Battle Day: Seel event, trainers can evolve their captured Seel to acquire a powerful Dewgong with exclusive moves. Evolving Seel will grant Dewgong the Fast Attack “Ice Shard” and the Charged Attack “Icy Wind.” This opportunity to obtain a Dewgong with unique moves adds a strategic element to battles and allows trainers to bolster their team with formidable Pokemon.
End-of-Set Avatar Rewards
Trainers who complete a set at any rank during the GO Battle Day: Seel event will receive the exclusive Gladion’s Shoes avatar item, adding a touch of style to their virtual persona. This avatar item is a token of achievement and can be proudly worn as a badge of honor.
Active Leagues
During the GO Battle Day: Seel event, trainers can participate in battles within the Great League and the Johto League. These leagues provide a variety of options for trainers to showcase their skills and devise unique strategies to out
