The new and improved Pokémon Global Link (PGL) is now live, serving as your online hub for battling and more with Pokémon Sun and Moon. With the PGL, you can connect with players around the world to compete in Pokémon battles. All you need is a copy of Pokémon Sun or Moon and a Pokémon Trainer Club account. Read on below to see some of what the new PGL has to offer:
Global Missions
Global missions are limited-time events that let Trainers around the world participate in a shared mission in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. Visit Festival Plaza in your game to get started with global missions, then visit the PGL to track the mission’s progress.
Rating Battles
If you’re looking to test your skills in a particular battle format, Rating Battles are the place for you. Choose the format you want to compete in, and then battle online as much as you want. You can choose to have your battles ranked so you can see where you fit among all other Trainers, or just play for fun.
Rental Teams
An exciting new feature is coming to the Pokémon Global Link soon—you’ll be able to battle with teams borrowed from other players. The Rental Team feature lets you try out teams and strategies that would ordinarily take a long time to put together. Or maybe you want to help a friend battle against a variety of teams. Rental Teams make it easy to train and prepare like never before! But when it comes time for a real competition, you’ll have to put together your own team—Rental Teams won’t be allowed in formal tournaments. Look forward to Rental Teams coming to the Pokémon Global Link early next year.
Friendly Competitions
Set up your own small tournaments for your pals to play in with Friendly Competitions. Customize your competition’s format and regulations so you can battle any way you want. Be creative and challenge your friends in all kinds of ways! Friendly Competitions will launch in early 2017.
If you’re looking for more awesome ways to battle with players nearby and across the globe, the Pokémon Global Link has you covered. Keep checking the Pokémon Global Link for more news and information about upcoming features and special events.
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