The Pokémon GO Dual Destiny season brings exciting changes to the GO Battle League! This guide details all the new encounters and rewards awaiting trainers.
Dual Destiny Season Start Date:
The Dual Destiny season kicks off on December 3, 2024, and concludes on March 4, 2025. Season start means rank resets, offering a fresh chance to climb the ladder and earn exclusive rewards.
Guaranteed Rank-Up Encounters:
Reaching specific ranks guarantees an encounter with a special Pokémon. These are one-time catches per rank.
| GO Battle League Rank | Guaranteed Pokémon Encounter |
|---|---|
| Rank 1 |  Scraggy |
| Rank 6 |  Sandile |
| Ace Rank |  Jangmo-o |
| Veteran Rank |  Deino |
| Expert Rank |  Frigibax |
| Legend Rank |  Pikachu Libre |
Note: All guaranteed encounters, except Frigibax, have a chance to be Shiny.
Standard Encounters:
Unlike guaranteed encounters, standard encounters offer repeated chances to catch featured Pokémon at various ranks throughout the season.
| GO Battle League Rank | Pokémon Encounter |
|---|---|
| Rank 1 |  Machop |
| Rank 1 |  Clefairy |
| Rank 1 |  Mienfoo |
| Rank 1 |  Bunnelby |
| Rank 1 |  Fletchling |
| Rank 6 |  Frillish |
| Rank 6 |  Togedemaru |
| Rank 11 |  Teddiursa |
| Rank 11 |  Galarian Stunfisk |
| Rank 11 |  Phantump |
| Rank 11 |  Cetoddle |
| Rank 16 |  Hisuian Sneasel |
| Rank 16 |  Pancham |
| Rank 16 |  Totodile |
| Rank 20 | Currently Active 5-Star Raid Boss |
| Ace Rank | Jangmo-o |
| Veteran Rank | Deino |
| Expert Rank | Frigibax |
Most standard encounters can be Shiny, except Cetoddle and Frigibax.
GO Battle Week Bonuses (January 21-26, 2025):
- 4x Stardust for win rewards
- Increased battle limit (up to 20 battles daily)
- Battle-themed Timed Research
- Enhanced reward encounter Pokémon stats
Avatar Item Rewards:
| GO Battle League Rank | Avatar Item Reward |
|---|---|
| Ace Rank | Grimsley Shoes |
| Veteran Rank | Grimsley Pants |
| Expert Rank | Grimsley Top |
| Legend Rank | Grimsley Avatar Pose |
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Prepare for battle! This season offers a wealth of rewards. Pokémon GO is available now on mobile devices. (Updated 12/4/2024)
