{"id":585991,"date":"2018-12-04T09:01:53","date_gmt":"2018-12-04T14:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nintendoeverything.com\/?p=585991"},"modified":"2018-12-04T09:04:33","modified_gmt":"2018-12-04T14:04:33","slug":"pokemon-go-trainer-battles-launching-this-month-new-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nintendoeverything.com\/pokemon-go-trainer-battles-launching-this-month-new-details\/","title":{"rendered":"Pokemon GO Trainer Battles launching this month, new details"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last week, Niantic started to tease long-awaited PvP functionality in Pokemon GO. The company has followed up with official details, and has also announced that the feature launches this month.<\/p>\n

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From encountering and catching your first Pok\u00e9mon to assembling a powerful team to take on a Legendary Pok\u00e9mon in Raid Battles, you have certainly built incredible skills as a Trainer over the last two years. Are you ready for the next big challenge? Show off your skills against others with Trainer Battles, coming soon to Pok\u00e9mon GO!<\/p>\n

Beginning this month, Trainer Battles will allow you to challenge a friend or another Trainer at any time! Challenge another Trainer using a Battle Code, assemble a team of three Pok\u00e9mon, and see who comes out on top! When Trainer Battles are completed, both participants will receive great rewards, including a chance at rare Evolution items.<\/p>\n

In order to ensure an even playing field, Trainers must compete in the same Trainer Battle League, which determines the CP limit for the participating Pok\u00e9mon. Strength alone will not ensure victory! Whether you\u2019re battling with a Caterpie or a Mewtwo, the cleverer and more strategic Trainer will have an advantage.<\/p>\n

Battles are fast-paced and real-time, so don\u2019t expect to wait your turn! Your selected team of Pok\u00e9mon will be able to execute both their Fast Attack and Charged Attack moves. In preparation for battle, you\u2019ll even be able to use Stardust and Candy to unlock a bonus Charged Attack for your Pok\u00e9mon. Timing is important! If you use your head and keep an eye on your opponent\u2019s moves, you may be able to deploy a Protect Shield to save your Pok\u00e9mon from critical damage. But you only have a limited number of these shields before your Pok\u00e9mon will be left defenseless.<\/p>\n

While Trainers will usually have to be nearby in order to initiate a Trainer Battle, Ultra Friends and Best Friends can challenge each other from any distance. So, near or far, you can battle with your closest friends!<\/p>\n

Looking to learn the ropes or sharpen your budding battle skills? Team leaders Spark, Candela, and Blanche are eager to test your bravery! You can earn rewards once per day when training with a team leader, including Stardust to help power up your Pok\u00e9mon. Work toward earning an Ace Trainer medal!<\/p>\n

It\u2019s up to you to get your Pok\u00e9mon into shape! The only way you\u2019ll become a Trainer Battle master is to get out there and GO!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And several screenshots:<\/p>\n\n\n \t\t\n\t\t\t\t