GBL

The Go Battle League in Pokémon Go. A feature that was introduced in January 2020 where one can play 3v3 PVP matches against competitive, online opponents. Players are typically limited to 25 matches per day, but this limit can increase for special events.

Friend: How did you do in GBL today?

Pokémon GO Addict: It was terrible! I only went 9-16 today!

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2 shield flex

Winning a game in Pokemon Go's GBL (Go Battle League) with 2 shields remaining.

Friend: How's that new Great League team of yours?

Pokémon GO Addict: It was amazing! I went 21-4 today and even got a 2 shield flex!

Reverse 2 shield flex

Winning a game in Pokemon Go's GBL (Go Battle League) with the opponent having 2 shields remaining. You must also have used at least one of your shields.

Pokémon GO Addict: I love playing in the 1800 ELO range! Sometimes my opponents don't know what they're doing and end up reverse 2 shield flexing! It's happened 5 times today!