Pokemon Go Battle Weekend: Shared Skies dates, bonuses & Timed Research
NianticThe Pokemon Go Battle Weekend event for the Shared Skies Season is on the horizon and it brings several exciting bonuses, matches, and a free Research quest you can’t miss.
So, here’s all you need to know about this popular Go Battle League (GBL) event, alongside the active PvP formats and their rules.
Pokemon Go Battle Weekend: Shared Skies start date & time
The Shared Skies’ Pokemon Go Battle Weekend event runs from Friday, August 16, at 12 AM until Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 11:59 PM local time.
This event is an excellent opportunity to increase your GBL Rank and grab plenty of useful items like Stardust and Rare Candy as rewards before the Season wraps up on September 4.
Pokemon Go Battle Weekend bonuses
- The maximum number of GBL sets you can play per day will increase from five to 20, for a total of 100 battles.
- 4x Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards).
- Pokemon encountered from GBL rewards will have better stats than usual.
Be sure to have a Star Piece active when grabbing these rewards to earn double Stardust. This bonus would also help power up the species caught from GBL, making your Pokemon Go PvP teams stronger.
Active Leagues
- Great League – Under 1500 CP
- Ultra League – Under 2500 CP
- Master League – No restrictions on CP
- Catch Cup: Great League Edition – Under 1500 CP and use only those Pokemon caught during the Shared Skies Season that kickstarted on June 1, 2024.
NianticAnnihilape, Swampert, and Dragonite are three PvP picks viable in all Leagues. If you plan to make a team with them, Fairy-type opponents like Togekiss are a major concern.
To eliminate these threats, add the Charged Move Sludge Wave to Swampert’s moveset or replace this Pokemon with a Steel type like Melmetal or Metagross.
Go Battle Weekend Timed Research tasks & rewards
| Tasks | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Battle in the Go Battle League 5 times | 7500 XP |
| Battle in the Go Battle League 10 times | 7500 XP |
| Use 10 super-effective Charged Attacks | 7500 XP |
| Power up Pokemon 10 times | 7500 XP |
Completing this Research will reward you with:
- 3x Rare Candy
- 1x Elite Charged TM
- Lana-style Wig avatar item.
An Elite Charged TM is one of the rarest and most valuable items in Pokemon Go, as it can teach your best attackers exclusive moves limited to special events or Community Days. So, don’t miss the opportunity to grab it.
NianticHow to get Go Battle Weekend Timed Research in Pokemon Go
You can grab the Go Battle Weekend Timed Research by logging into Pokemon Go during the event and completing the matches. Remember that you can stack the four 7500 XP rewards, drop a Lucky Egg for double gains, and get 60,000 XP.
Aside from the Pokemon Go Battle Weekend, take on Raids to catch powerful attackers like Mega Salamence and Xerneas.