Pokemon GO players have a ton of content to enjoy in the coming weeks as the Season of Light is retired and the Season of Mythical Wishes takes over the mobile AR game. Early winter is always a busy period in this game and this year is no different. There are a ton of holiday-themed events, special spawns, unique Battle Raid bosses, and even some excitement for fans of the PvP side of the game.
The Season of Mythical Wishes GO Battle League updates are full of activities and motivation to get players fired about for battling. The next three months are bringing a ton of PvP events and activities to Pokemon GO, including a massive list of different Cups that players can participate in to hone their skills and climb the ladders towards some exciting rewards.
PvP Cups are essentially a way to give players a chance to build different rosters of fighters, so that the same few Pokemon don't constantly dominate the meta game. Each cup has its own eligibility rules that help determine which kind of Pokemon can make it onto the roster. From size to color to CP, there are a ton of different rules and regulations to keep in mind. Players can find a break down of every cup's rules right here...
Great League
Pokemon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
Great League Remix
The 20 Pokemon most used by Trainers ranked Ace and above in the Great League will not be allowed in the Great League Remix.
The following Pokemon will not be allowed.
Venusaur
Nidoqueen
Alolan Ninetales
Lickitung
Lanturn
Azumarill
Umbreon
Skarmory
Swampert
Sableye
Medicham
Altaria
Walrein
Registeel
Defense Forme Deoxys
Bastiodon
Scrafty
Galarian Stunfisk
Talonflame
Trevenant
Ultra League
Pokemon must be at or below 2,500 CP to enter.
Ultra Premier
Pokemon must be at or below 2,500 CP to enter.
Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, and Ultra Beasts are not eligible.
Ultra Premier Classic
Pokémon must be at or below 2,500 CP to enter.
Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, and Ultra Beasts are not eligible.
Pokémon that have been powered up using Candy XL are not eligible.
Master League
No CP Limit.
Master Premier Classic
No CP Limit.
Legendary Pokemon, Mythical Pokemon, and Ultra Beasts are not eligible.
Pokemon that have been powered up using Candy XL are not eligible.
Master League: Mega Edition
No CP limit.
Mega-Evolved Pokemon are allowed.
Fighting Cup: Great League Edition Remix
Pokemon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
Psychic-type Pokemon are not eligible.
The following Pokemon will not be allowed.
Hakamo-o
Kommo-o
Buzzwole
Sneasler
Holiday Cup: Great League Edition
Pokemon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
Only Normal-, Grass-, Electric-, Ice-, Flying-, and Ghost-type Pokemon are eligible.
Holiday Cup: Ultra League Edition
Pokemon must be at or below 2,500 CP to enter.
Only Normal-, Grass-, Electric-, Ice-, Flying-, and Ghost-type Pokemon are eligible.
Weather Cup
Pokemon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
Only Fire-, Water-, Ice-, and Rock-type Pokemon are eligible.
Electric Cup: Great League Edition
Pokemon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
Only Electric-type Pokemon are eligible.
The following Pokemon will not be allowed.
Stunfisk
Charjabug
Love Cup: Great League Edition
Pokemon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
Only red- or pink-colored Pokemon are eligible.
Hoenn Cup: Great League Edition
Pokemon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
Only Pokemon with a Pokédex number from #252 to #386 will be allowed.
That's a lot to keep track of, but players can take things one Cup at a time and just concentrate on their current goals. Players should take a look at each currently running Cup and decide which one or ones to prepare for based on how well their collection lines up with the eligibility rules.
Be sure to check back in the near future for more Pokemon GO strategy guides, news, and updates. Until then, good luck out there, trainers!
Pokemon GO is available now on mobile devices.