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-The '''GO Battle League''' (Japanese: '''GOバトルリーグ''' ''GO Battle League'') is a feature in {{g|GO}} for competitive, online {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s. It was first introduced on January 28, 2020.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/gobattleleague-announcement-2/ Battle other Trainers globally soon—the GO Battle League has started rolling out!]</ref> Due to an exploit that allowed players to cheat, the GO Battle League was taken down indefinitely on June 12, 2020 until a fix could be patched into the game.<ref>https://twitter.com/NianticHelp/status/1271594784461778944?s=20</ref> It was restored on June 23, 2020.
+The '''GO Battle League''' (Japanese: '''GOバトルリーグ''' ''GO Battle League'') is a feature in {{g|GO}} for competitive, online {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s. It was first introduced on January 28, 2020.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/gobattleleague-announcement-2/ Battle other Trainers globally soon—the GO Battle League has started rolling out!]</ref> Due to an exploit that allowed players to cheat, the GO Battle League was taken down on June 12, 2020 until a fix could be patched into the game.<ref>https://twitter.com/NianticHelp/status/1271594784461778944?s=20</ref> It was restored on June 23, 2020.
 ==Rules and mechanics==
 Official rules for the GO Battle League were first announced on December 11, 2019.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/combatrebalance-dec2019/ Community Note: GO Battle League preview, combat system update, legacy attacks, and more!]</ref>. They are as follows:
-* A '''season''' is a predetermined period of time during which players can battle to increase their '''rank''' and '''rating'''. At the start of a season, all players start from Rank 1 and can work their way up to Rank 10. A rating is assigned once the player reaches Rank 7, and it is recalculated upon finishing a set of five battles.
+* A '''season''' is a predetermined period of time during which players can battle to increase their '''rank''' and '''rating'''. At the start of a season, all players start from Rank 1 and can work their way up to the maximum rank. Once a Trainer's rank moves up, it will not drop down for the remainder of the season. The current top-rated players are displayed on a [https://pokemongolive.com/leaderboard/ leaderboard].
-* GO Battle League matches take place in all three leagues: Great, Ultra, and Master Leagues. Only one league is available during a period of time, and the leagues will rotate throughout the season.
+** Starting with Season 6, players can first work their way up to Rank 20. Upon reaching Rank 20, players are assigned a rating and can raise it to reach the Ace, Veteran, Expert, and ultimately Legend Ranks.
-* Winning a match increases a Trainer's rating, and losing a match lowers it; currently, a {{tt|tie|i.e. a simultaneous knockout}} counts as a loss. If the timer expires, the Trainer having the most remaining cumulative HP among their remaining Pokémon wins. Once a Trainer's rank moves up, it will not drop down for the remainder of the season.
+** Prior to Season 6, Rank 10 was the maximum rank and the rating was assigned upon reaching Rank 7.
+* Winning a match increases a Trainer's rating, and losing a match lowers it; currently{{fact}} a {{tt|tie|i.e. a simultaneous knockout}} counts as a loss. If the timer expires, the Trainer having the most remaining cumulative HP among their remaining Pokémon wins.
+* GO Battle League matches take place in all three [[Trainer Battle (GO)#Leagues|leagues]]: Great, Ultra, and Master Leagues. The available leagues rotate throughout the season. Restricted versions of each league are sometimes offered as well (see [[GO Battle League#Special Leagues and Cups|Special Leagues and Cups]] below).
 * Teams with multiple Pokémon of the same species are not allowed. As with other Trainer Battles, {{p|Ditto}} and {{p|Shedinja}} are also ineligible to participate.
-* In the '''Premier Cup''', all Legendary and Mythical Pokémon (including {{p|Meltan}} and {{p|Melmetal}}) are ineligible to participate in it. The Premier Cup for the Master League was introduced in GO Battle League Season 2 and for the Ultra League in Season 3.
+* Battles are organized into sets of five. Players may battle in five sets per day, though sets left unfinished until another day do not count against that day's limit. Rewards are granted at the end of the set based on the player's performance.
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+==Special Leagues and Cups==
+In addition to the regular Great, Ultra, and Master Leagues, some seasons also offer restricted leagues where Pokémon must meet additional requirements to be used.
+* In the '''Premier Cup''', all Legendary and Mythical Pokémon (including {{p|Meltan}} and {{p|Melmetal}}) are ineligible. The Premier Cup for the Master League was introduced in GO Battle League Season 2 and for the Ultra League in Season 3.
+* In the '''Classic''' version of a League or Cup, only Pokémon up to level 40 (or level 41 with an active [[Buddy Pokémon#Buddy Levels|Best Buddy boost]]) may be used. Pokémon that have been [[Power Up|powered up]] using  [[Candy (GO)#Candy XL|Candy XL]] are ineligible. Classic leagues were introduced in Season 6 alongside the Candy XL mechanic.
+* In the '''Remix''' versions of a League or Cup, the Pokémon most-used in its previous appearance are not eligible.
+** Season 7's Great League Remix banned the 10 most common Pokémon: Venusaur, Raichu (both forms), Marowak (both forms), Azumarill, Umbreon, Skarmory, Swampert, Galvantula, Stunfisk (both forms), and Talonflame.<ref>https://pokemongolive.com/post/gobattleleague-season7</ref>
+** Season 8's Great League Remix banned the 20 most common Pokémon above Ace rank: Venusaur, Alolan Ninetales, Alolan Marowak, Meganium, Azumarill, Politoed, Umbreon, Skarmory, Swampert, Pelipper, Vigoroth, Medicham, Altaria, Defense Forme Deoxys, Bastiodon, Toxicroak, Scrafty, Galvantula, Galarian Stunfisk, and Talonflame.<ref name="Season 8 remix">https://pokemongolive.com/post/gobattleleague-season8</ref>
+** Season 8's Ultra League Remix banned the 20 most common Pokémon above Ace rank: Venusaur, Charizard, Clefable, Poliwrath, Alolan Muk, Gyarados, Lapras, Articuno, Umbreon, Scizor, Swampert, Registeel, Empoleon, Togekiss, Altered Forme Giratina, Cresselia, Escavalier, Talonflame, Melmetal, and Obstagoon.<ref name="Season 8 remix" />
+** Season 9's Great League Remix banned the 20 most common Pokémon above Ace rank: Venusaur, Alolan Ninetales, Alolan Marowak, Azumarill, Politoed, Umbreon, Skarmory, Swampert, Pelipper, Vigoroth, Sableye, Medicham, Altaria, Defense Forme Deoxys, Bastiodon, Scrafty, Jellicent, Galvantula, Galarian Stunfisk, and Talonflame.<ref name="Season 9 remix">https://pokemongolive.com/post/gobattleleague-season9</ref>
+** Season 9's Ultra League Remix banned the 10 most common Pokémon above Ace rank: Clefable, Alolan Muk, Swampert, Empoleon, Togekiss, Altered Forme Giratina, Cresselia, Talonflame, Melmetal, and Obstagoon.<ref name="Season 9 remix" />
+* Great League-based Cups use the 1500 CP limit:
+** The Halloween Cup only allows Poison-, Ghost-, Bug-, Dark-, and Fairy-type Pokémon to battle.
+** The Flying Cup only allows Flying-type Pokémon to battle.
+** The Kanto Cup only allows Pokémon with Pokédex numbers #1 through #151 to battle. [[Regional form|Forms]] introduced in other regions are allowed.
+** The Holiday Cup only allows Normal-, Grass-, Electric-, Ice-, Flying-, and Ghost-type Pokémon to battle.
+** The Love Cup only allows red or pink Pokémon to battle. The list of eligible species is given [https://pokemongolive.com/post/gobattleleague-season6/ here].
+** The Retro Cup only allows Pokémon with the original 15 [[Type|Types]] to battle. Dark-, Steel-, and Fairy-type Pokémon are ineligible.
+** The Catch Cup in Season 5 only allowed Pokémon caught during that season to battle. Mythical Pokémon were not eligible.
+* The Little Cup and its restricted forms use a limit of 500 CP:
+** In Season 5's Little Cup, only Pokémon that can evolve and are first in their evolutionary line could battle.
+** The Element Cup only allows Fire-, Water-, and Grass-type Pokémon to battle. Pokémon must be able to evolve and be first in their evolutionary line.
+** The Little Jungle Cup only allows Normal-, Grass-, Electric-, Poison-, Ground-, Flying-, Bug-, and Dark-type Pokémon to battle. Pokémon do not need to be able to evolve to enter, but Shuckle and Smeargle are not eligible.
 ==Seasons==
 ;Preseason
-* Great League: January 28 - February 10, 2020; March 9 - May 1, 2020
+* Great League: January 28 - February 10, 2020
 * Ultra League: February 10 - February 24, 2020
 * Master League: February 24 - March 5, 2020
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 * Ultra League: June 1 - June 15, 2020
 * Master League and Premier Cup: June 15 - June 29, 2020
-* All 3 Leagues and Premier Cup: June 29 - July 6, 2020
+* All 3 Leagues and Master Premier Cup: June 29 - July 6, 2020
 ;Season 3
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 * Ultra League and Premier Cup: August 10 - August 24, 2020
 * Master League and Premier Cup: August 24 - September 7, 2020
-* All 3 Leagues and Premier Cup: September 7 - September 14, 2020
+* All 3 Leagues and Master Premier Cup: September 7 - September 14, 2020
 ;Season 4
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 * Master League and Premier Cup: October 12 - October 26, 2020
 * Halloween Cup: October 26 - November 3, 2020
-* All 3 Leagues and Premier Cup: November 3 - November 9, 2020
+* All 3 Leagues and Master Premier Cup: November 3 - November 9, 2020
 ;Season 5
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 * Kanto Cup: November 16 - November 23, 2020
 * Catch Cup: November 23 - November 30, 2020
+;Season 6
+* Great League: November 30 - December 14, 2020
+* Ultra League and Premier Cup: December 14 - December 28, 2020
+* Master League, Premier Cup, Master League Classic, and Holiday Cup: December 28, 2020 - January 4, 2021
+* All 3 Leagues and Ultra Premier Cup: January 4 - January 11, 2021
+* Great League: January 11 - January 25, 2021
+* Ultra League and Premier Cup: January 25 - February 8, 2021
+* Master League, Premier Cup, Master League Classic, and Love Cup: February 8 - February 15, 2021
+* All 3 Leagues and Ultra Premier Cup: February 15 - February 22, 2021
+* Kanto Cup (unranked): February 22 - March 1, 2021
+;Season 7
+* Great League: March 1 - March 15, 2021
+* Ultra League and Premier Cup: March 15 - March 29, 2021
+* Master League, Master League Classic, and Great League: March 29 - April 5, 2021
+* All 3 Leagues: April 5 - April 12, 2021
+* Great League and Great League Remix: April 12 - April 26, 2021
+* Ultra League and Premier Cup: April 26 - May 10, 2021
+* Master League, Master League Classic, and Retro Cup: May 10 - May 17, 2021
+* All 3 Leagues: May 17 - May 24, 2021
+* Kanto Cup (unranked): May 24 - May 31, 2021
+;Season 8
+* Great League: May 31 - June 14, 2021
+* Ultra League and Premier Cup: June 14 - June 28, 2021
+* Master League, Master League Classic, and Element Cup: June 28 - July 12, 2021
+* Great League and Great League Remix: July 12 - July 26, 2021
+* Ultra League and Ultra League Remix: July 26 - August 9, 2021
+* Master League, Master League Classic, and Ultra League Premier Cup: August 9 - August 23, 2021
+* All 3 Leagues: August 23 - August 30, 2021
+;Season 9
+* Great League and Great League Remix: August 30 - September 13, 2021
+* Ultra League and Ultra League Remix: September 13 - September 27, 2021
+* Master League, Master League Classic, and Little Jungle Cup: September 27 - October 11, 2021
+* Great League and Halloween Cup: October 11 - October 25, 2021
+* Ultra League, Ultra League Premier Classic, and Halloween Cup: October 25 - November 2, 2021
+* Ultra League and Ultra League Premier Classic: November 2 - November 8, 2021
+* Master League, Master League Premier Classic, and Kanto Cup (Player's Choice): November 8 - November 22, 2021
+* All 3 Leagues: November 22 - November 29, 2021
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