Get ready for the Pokémon GO Dual Destiny season! This season brings a fresh wave of updates to the GO Battle League, including rank resets, exciting new rewards, and some awesome Pokémon encounters. Let's dive into everything you need to know.
When Does the Dual Destiny Season Begin in Pokémon GO?
The Dual Destiny season kicks off on December 3rd, 2024, and runs until March 4th, 2025. With the season reset, you'll have another chance to climb the ranks and snag those coveted rewards.
GO Battle League Guaranteed Rank-Up Encounters for Dual Destiny
Reaching specific ranks unlocks guaranteed encounters with special Pokémon. These are yours for the catching once you hit the required 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 |
All guaranteed encounters, except Frigibax, have a chance to be Shiny!
GO Battle League Standard Encounters
Unlike guaranteed encounters, standard encounters offer a chance 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 of these standard encounter Pokémon can be Shiny, except for Cetoddle and Frigibax.
Dual Destiny GO Battle Week Bonuses
From January 21st to 26th, 2025, GO Battle Week offers some fantastic bonuses:
- 4x Stardust for win rewards
- Increased battle max (up to 20 battles per day)
- Battle-themed Timed Research with various rewards (including Grimsley shoes!)
- Wider range of Attack, Defense, and HP stats for reward encounter Pokémon
Pokémon GO Battle League Avatar Item Rewards
These avatar items are inspired by Grimsley from Pokémon Black and White.
| GO Battle League Rank | Avatar Item Reward |
|---|---|
| Ace Rank | Grimsley Shoes |
| Veteran Rank | Grimsley Pants |
| Expert Rank | Grimsley Top |
| Legend Rank | Grimsley Avatar Pose |
That's it for the Dual Destiny season encounters and rewards! Happy battling, Trainers!
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This article was updated on 12/4/2024 to include information about Dual Destiny encounters and rewards.
