Pokémon GO has received a small, unannounced change. And it is quite significant.
In addition to collecting Pokémon, battling is also one of the central aspects in all games of the series. Naturally, this is also the case in Pokémon GO.
Here, you can not only compete against other Pokémon in raids but also challenge the villains from Team GO Rocket and battle against friends or other trainers in the battle league. For the latter area, there is now an update that should be a strong addition for many trainers.
Less memorizing, more battling
What kind of change is this? If you have participated in the battle league, you had to learn and remember which charged attacks are very effective or not very effective against the opposing Pokémon. Effectiveness depends on the types of the Pokémon.
With the large number of Pokémon, especially those that have two types, this could certainly pose problems for some trainers. This led to a charged attack not achieving the desired effect.
This issue has now been addressed. An unannounced update has added a display under your charged attacks in the battle league that directly shows you whether the attack is very effective or not very effective.
What advantage does this bring? With this change, you now always see before using a charged attack how effective it will be against the opposing Pokémon. Especially on the way to the top levels of the battle league, the variety of different monsters you encounter can vary greatly.
Especially with monsters that have two types and that you encounter less frequently in the battle league, the new display can help you decide on the right attack.
Since the new season started on September 2, 2025, it is even more worthwhile to tackle the battle league and complete the corresponding limited research. This has been significantly simplified, allowing you to reach the coveted charged TMs faster.
If you want to fully engage in the battle league in Pokémon GO, you need not only experience, the right strategy, and a bit of luck but also the right monsters. The new season has noticeably changed the current meta. Which monsters now dominate the Super League can be seen here: 8 monsters you should not miss in the Super League in Pokémon GO.
