Season 7 of the GO Battle League has just been announced, officially called “The Season of Legends”. With new seasons come new and exciting changes. There is a lot to cover, but we can outline this informative announcement and discuss each major topic.
Date and time
GO Battle League Season 7 begins Monday, March 1, 2021, by 13:00 PST (GMT −8).
From the official announcement:
‘Trainers, is there a more suitable time for the start of season 7 of the GO Battle League than with the Season of Legends? We are delighted to tell you how this GO Battle League season will be the most legendary one yet! As we continue to bring interesting and competitive experiences to the GO Battle League, you can look forward to new cups that raise the team’s expectations in famous leagues and a surprise in between Monday 29 March 2021 by 13:00 on Monday 5 April 2021 at 13:00 PDT (GMT −7). ”
From this we can see that Niantic wants to shake things up for season 7, which will add a more strategic and competitive experience. Could this mean that we will undergo a meta-shift with this update? Let’s dig deeper and find out.
End of Season 6 Rewards
When season 7 starts Monday 1 March 2021 at 13:00 PST (GMT −8), your end-of-season reward for season 6 will be available on the Battle screen, including a Elite Fast TM if you have reached rank 19 or higher. Your rating will be reset. Stay tuned – we’ll update you if anything changes.
Season 7 Timeline and what to expect
Season 7 starts with a fairly standard schedule for the first half of the season, which can be expected. One thing to note is that standard Great League can be played along with the Master League rotation. This is where things start to get exciting:
- The Big league will run from Monday 1 March 2021 by 13:00 PST (GMT −8) on Monday 15 March 2021, by 13:00 PDT (GMT -7).
- The Ultra League and she Premier Cup will run from Monday 15 March 2021, by 13:00 on Monday 29 March 2021 at 13:00 PDT (GMT −7).
- The Champions League, Master League Classic, and the Big league will run from Monday 29 March 2021 by 13:00 on Monday 5 April 2021, by 13:00 PDT (GMT -7). Only Pokémon that are not enabled with Candy XL are allowed in Master League Classic.
- All three leagues will start from Monday 5 April 2021, by 13:00 on Monday 12 April 2021 at 13:00 PDT (GMT −7).
Second part of the season
In the second part of the season, two brand new Great League cups come after season 7 called “The Remix Cup” and “The Retro Cup” which are discussed below. Niantic seems to really enjoy bringing new theme cups to the mix. Not only does this keep things fresh, but in hindsight, these cups provide the way for PvP to grow into a bigger scene and eventually become something bigger:
- The Big league and called a new cup Big league remix will run from Monday 12 April 2021, by 13:00 to Monday 26 April 2021 by 13:00 PDT (GMT -7).
- The Ultra League and she Premier Cup will run from Monday 26 April 2021 at 13:00 to Monday 10 May 2021 at 13:00 PDT (GMT −7).
- The Champions League, Master League Classic, and the Retro cup will run from Monday 10 May 2021, by 13:00 on Monday 17 May 2021 at 13:00 PDT (GMT −7). Only Pokémon that are not enabled with Candy XL are allowed in Master League Classic.
- All three leagues will start from Monday 17 May 2021 by 13:00 on Monday 24 May 2021, by 13:00 PDT (GMT -7).
Ranking play ends and Kanto Cup returns on May 24
The Kanto Cup again makes a return, a ‘non-ranked’ cup, which means it will not affect your MMR (matchmaking rating). It was also mentioned that season 7 will have the same ranking as season 6.
- Listed game will end on Monday 24 May 2021 at 13:00 PDT (GMT −7).
- An unsuitable Kanto Cup will run from Monday 24 May 2021, by 13:00 on Monday 31 May 2021 by 13:00 PDT (GMT -7).
Season 7 Rewards
There are some notable changes to the GO Battle League during season 7. You do not want to miss this season 7 rewards:
- The Pikachu Libre avatar items will be a reward for coaches who achieve rank 10. Trainers who reach Legendary rank will earn avatar-items en a hold inspired by Elesa, making her first appearance in Pokémon Black version and Pokémon White version. By rank 19, you will have a Elite Charged TM, and you will also receive a Elite Fast TM as a reward at the end of the season.
- Some of the Pokémon you encounter when reaching certain ranks will be inspired by Elesa. In addition, players who reach rank 20 is guaranteed to Legendary Pokémon appearing in five-star raids at that time.
Rank Rewards
- Rang 1: You will be guaranteed to encounter it Zebstrika, one of Elesa’s partners Pokémon in the Pokémon RPGs.
- Rank 1 and above: You can like Pokémon Poliwhirl, Flaaffy, Pupitar, Galvantula, and more.
- Rank 10 and above: You can like Pokémon Medicham, Frillish, Stunfisk, and more.
- Rank 15 and above: You can like Pokémon Scraggy, Lampent, en Rufflet. Do not forget – if you are lucky, you can have a Blink Rufflet!
- From rank 20 and above: You will the Legendary Pokémon appearing in five-star raids at that time.
- Bait rank and higher: You will be able to encounter Deino!
- Legendary rank: You will be guaranteed a Pikachu Libre. This is the only time you can meet a Pikachu Libre during the season. From previous reports in season 6 we know that Pikachu Libre has the chance to shine!
- You’re earning more Candy XL than usual when you meet these Pokémon in GO Battle League Rewards: Poliwhirl, Flaaffy, Pupitar, Medicham, Scraggy, Galvantula, Lampent, en Stunfisk.
GO Battle League Season 7 Cups
Big league remix
The Ten Most Used Pokémon in the Great League Will not allowed in this version of the league. We share the list of non-eligible Pokémon shortly after the Great League ends March 15.
Be prepared to see those ‘spices’ in this format! Since the main contestants are not eligible for this trophy, we will surely see some new and unexpected Pokémon rise from the grave.
Retro cup
This cup will be a setback! Only the first 15 Pokémon types, except Dark, Steel, en Fairy can be used in this cup, and the CP limit will be 1500.
Get ready to feel the nostalgia of Pokémon Red and Blue again with this cup. Only the first 15 first generation Pokémon types can be used in The Retro Cup.
Kanto Cup
The CP limit for this cup is 1500 and only Pokémon with a Pokédex number from # 001 to # 151 are allowed. Your rating will not be affected during the Kanto Cup, so feel free to get creative!
More changes
The previous running requirement to unlock battles will not return to the GO Battle League. Stay tuned for more updates on GO Battle League season 7, including some attack updates from Trainer Battle.
Farewell words
Every season the competition gets fiercer as people adopt brand new strategies with even more thoughtful tactics to dominate their opponents.
Will you put it in the Season of Legends and compete to reach it to reach the highest rank?
My biggest tip if you want to enter Pokémon GO PvP is to ‘play to improve, not to win’, that is, to learn from your mistakes, apply new tactics when things do not work, and especially around a calm and steady mindset.
GL&HF!