Pokemon GO Battle League Dual Destiny (Season 21): Schedule, rewards, and more

Pokemon GO Battle League Dual Destiny schedule
Pokemon GO Battle League Dual Destiny (Image via TPC)

Pokemon GO Battle League Dual Destiny kicks off on December 3, 2024, at 1 pm PT, and it will go on until 1 pm PT on March 4, 2024. Throughout the season, you can participate in specialty cups like the Fantasy Cup, Holiday Cup, Color Cup, Love Cup, and Mega Master League, besides the three mainstay formats.

This article covers everything you need to know about the Pokemon GO Battle League Dual Destiny season — from the schedule to the expected results.


Pokemon GO Battle League Dual Destiny: Schedule

Pokemon GO Battle League Dual Destiny schedule (Image via TPC)
Pokemon GO Battle League Dual Destiny schedule (Image via TPC)

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Note: Leagues and Cups marked with "*" will give you 4x Stardust from win rewards (does not include end-of-set rewards)

The seasonal schedule for Pokemon GO Battle League Dual Destiny is mentioned below:

December 3 - December 10

  • Great League
  • Fantasy Cup: Great League Edition

December 10 - December 17

  • Ultra League
  • Fantasy Cup: Great League Edition

December 17 - December 24

  • Master League*
  • Holiday Cup: Little Edition*

December 24 - December 31

  • Great League*
  • Ultra League*
  • Master League*

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December 31 - January 7

  • Great League
  • Holiday Cup: Little Edition

January 7 - January 14

  • Ultra League
  • Color Cup: Great League Edition

January 14 - January 21

  • Master League*
  • Color Cup: Great League Edition*

January 21 - January 28

  • Great League*
  • Ultra League*
  • Master League*

January 28 - February 4

  • Great League
  • Jungle Cup: Little Edition

February 4 - February 11

  • Ultra League
  • Love Cup: Great League Edition

February 11 - February 18

  • Master League*
  • Love Cup: Great League Edition

February 18 - February 25

  • Great League*
  • Ultra League*
  • Master League*

February 25 - March 4

  • Great League*
  • Master League: Mega Edition*

Also read: Pokemon GO Regieleki raid guide


The Pokemon GO Battle League Dual Destiny will also host a GO Battle Weekend. Here are its details:

Schedule

  • Start time: 12 am local time on Tuesday, January 21, 2024
  • End time: 11:59 pm local time on Sunday, January 26, 2024

Bonuses

  • 4× Stardust from win rewards. (This does not include end-of-set rewards.)
  • The maximum number of sets you can play per day increases from five to 20. This means you can participate in a total of 100 battles—from 12:00 am to 11:59 pm local time.
  • Free battle-themed Timed Research will be available. Rewards include shoes for your avatar inspired by Grimsley.
  • Pokemon encountered via GO Battle League rewards will have a wider variance of Attack, Defense, and HP.

Also read: Pokemon GO Regidrago raid guide


All Pokemon GO Battle League Dual Destiny rewards

Pokemon GO Battle League Dual Destiny rewards (Image via TPC)
Pokemon GO Battle League Dual Destiny rewards (Image via TPC)

You are guaranteed to get the following Pocket Monsters for ranking up during the Dual Destiny season of GO Battle League:

  • Rank 1 - Scraggy [Shiny encounter available]
  • Rank 6 - Sandile [Shiny encounter available]
  • Rank Ace - Jangmo-o [Shiny encounter available]
  • Rank Veteran - Deino [Shiny encounter available]
  • Rank Expert - Frigibax
  • Rank Legend - Pikachu Libre [Shiny encounter available]

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As you climb the ranked ladder during Pokemon GO Battle League Dual Destiny season, you will have access to the following creatures for winning the third battle of each set:

Rank 1

  • Machop [Shiny encounter available]

Rank 1+

  • Clefairy [Shiny encounter available]
  • Mienfoo [Shiny encounter available]
  • Bunellby [Shiny encounter available]
  • Fletchling [Shiny encounter available]

Rank 6+

  • Frillish [Shiny encounter available]
  • Togedemaru [Shiny encounter available]

Rank 11+

  • Teddiursa [Shiny encounter available]
  • Phantump [Shiny encounter available]
  • Galarian Stunfisk [Shiny encounter available]
  • Cetoddle

Rank 16+

  • Totodile Sneasel [Shiny encounter available]
  • Hisuian Sneasel [Shiny encounter available]
  • Pancham [Shiny encounter available]

Rank 20+

  • Active Raid Boss in five-star raids

Rank Ace+

  • Jangmo-o [Shiny encounter available]

Rank Veteran+

  • Dieno [Shiny encounter available]

Rank Expert+

  • Frigibax

Also read: How to get Galarian Corsola in Pokemon GO, and can it be shiny?


Pokemon GO Battle League Dual Destiny: Other details

Grimsley-themed costume rewards (Image via TPC)
Grimsley-themed costume rewards (Image via TPC)

Free GO Battle League Timed Research Pass

You can get a free battle-themed Timed Research quest from the shop during Pokemon GO Battle League Dual Destiny season. It will have five pages, each requiring 100 wins. Rewards include Stardust, Rare Candy XL, as well as an Elite Fast TM at 400 wins and an Elite Charged TM at 500 wins.


End-of-season costume rewards

You can get the following costume rewards based on the rank you reach in the Pokemon GO Battle League Dual Destiny season:

  • Ace rank: Shoes inspired by Grimsley.
  • Veteran rank: Pants inspired by Grimsley.
  • Expert rank: Top inspired by Grimsley.
  • Legend rank: Pose inspired by Grimsley.

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