So with the recent change of mechanics in Rocket Battles, I decided to try out some MAD challenges. Eventually I tried a CP10 Smeargle solo vs Sierra which was successful. That took around 10-11mins to clear so I thought, "Hmm if there isn't a time limit, then theoretically every Leader can be taken down by that same method".
Well yes, but not exactly. Turns out, there IS a time limit. It's set to around 12mins (more than the current 4m30s in GBL). The strange part is that 7s are added per charge move used. Previously, a timeout vs the Rocket Leaders counts as a loss. Now, it works like in GBL – one can win if they have more mons remaining or in my case, if both sides have the same amount of mons left, one wins by HP%!
• Arlo Timeout Win (post-Rocket mechanic change):
https://youtube.com/shorts/8iz9XpU_PFM?si=hGSUiisRkbfJACHd
• Cliff Timeout Loss (using the old mechanic):
https://youtube.com/shorts/xVhHleqAquM?si=qbXk59EYdSxu3eAl
Also, a shout-out to KenerlSanders on X/Twitter for his Rocket articles, one of which details some of the new mechanic changes:
by freezyefc