Ranked Battle Events and Schedule
★ Ranked Battle Season 15: Aug 06~Aug 27!
☆ Mystery Gift: Portal for Mega Garchomp Z!
★ Complete all 3 Dexes to get a Shiny Volcanion!
☆ See the Returning Pokemon & New DLC Megas.
★ Interactive Map: Screws, TMs, Mint Shops
☆ Find your desired Pokemon at the Trading Board.
Ranked Battle is the main competitive format for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, replacing VGC in the main turn-based format. Check this complete guide for Ranked Battles, possible rewards you can get for participating, and a list of past and upcoming seasons and their rewards.
| Ranked Battles | |
|---|---|
| Ranked Season 17 Details | Ranked Battles Tier List |
List of Contents
Current Ranked Season
Season 18 Runs October 08 ~ October 29
 |
|
| Start Date | October 08, 2026 (Thu) at 06:00 UTC |
|---|---|
| End Date | October 29, 2026 (Thu) at 05:59 UTC |
| Available Pokemon |
・Lumiose Pokedex No. 001–232 ・Hyperspace Pokedex No. 001–132 |
| Restricted Pokemon | ・Restricted Legendary Pokemon |
Season 18 of Ranked Battles is now underway and will run from October 08, 2026 until October 29, 2026. This Ranked Battle event features an increased drops for Items like Bottle Caps, Seeds of Mastery, and Nuggets. This Ranked Match allows for the same Pokemon as Season 11, adding Legendaries and Mythical Pokemon back to the mix!
Ranked Battles Season 18: Rules and Rewards
Upcoming Ranked Seasons
| Upcoming Ranked Battle Events | ||
|---|---|---|
| Upcoming Seasons | Dates | Rewards |
| There is currently no upcoming Ranked Battle Season currently announced. | ||
Past Ranked Seasons
All Past Seasons and Rewards
| Past Seasons | Dates | Past Rewards |
|---|---|---|
 Season 1 |
Oct. 17 ~ Nov. 5, 2025 | ・Greninjite ・Sport Ball |
 Season 2 |
Nov. 6 ~ 26, 2025 | ・Delphoxite ・Dream Ball |
 Season 3 |
Nov. 27 ~ Dec 18, 2025 | ・Chesnaughtite ・Safari Ball |
 Season 4 |
Dec. 18, 2025 ~ Jan 8, 2026 | ・Baxcalibrite ・Beast Balls |
 Season 5 |
Jan. 8, 2025 ~ Jan 29, 2026 | ・Sceptilite |
 Season 6 |
Jan 29, 2025 ~ Feb 19, 2026 | ・Swampertite |
 Season 7 |
Feb 19, 2026 ~ Mar 12, 2026 | ・Blazikenite |
 Season 8 |
Mar 12, 2026 ~ Apr 2, 2026 | ・Mega Shards |
 Season 9 |
Apr 2, 2026 ~ Apr 23, 2026 | ・Mega Shards ・Training Items ・Beast Balls |
 Season 10 |
Apr 23, 2026 ~ May 14, 2026 | ・Mega Shards ・Training Items ・Sport Ball |
 Season 11 |
May 14, 2026 ~ June 04, 2026 | ・Mega Shards ・Training Items ・Dream Ball |
 Season 12 |
June 04, 2026 ~ June 25, 2026 | ・Mega Shards ・Training Items ・Safari Ball |
 Season 13 |
June 25, 2026 ~ July 06, 2026 | ・Mega Shards ・Training Items ・Beast Balls |
 Season 14 |
July 16 ~ Aug. 06, 2026 | ・Fresh Water |
 Season 15 |
Aug. 06 ~ Aug. 27, 2026 | ・Fresh Water |
 Season 16 |
Aug. 27 ~ Sept. 17, 2026 | ・Mega Shards ・Rare Poke Balls |
 Season 17 |
Sept 17, 2026 ~ Oct 08, 2026 | ・Mega Shards ・Training Items ・Sport Ball |
Here’s a list of all past Ranked Battle seasons in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Participating in Ranked Battles rewards you with Mega Stones, specifically for the Kalos and Hoenn starters!
What are Ranked Battles?
Main Competitive Mode for Legends Z-A
Ranked Battles the main competitive feature that allows four Trainers to compete in real-time battles with other Trainers. Trainers start at Z Rank and can rank up to the highest A Rank.
You can earn points based on their actions during the battle and how many Pokemon you Knocked Out, and as they accumulate points, their rank increases.
How to Make a Team for Ranked Battle
Create Your Team With the Battle Box
To register your battle team. Head to the main menu and open Box
, press the X button twice to switch your selection to Held
then to Battle Team.
Select three Pokemon from your box that you want to use in ranked battles and create a team.
You cannot add Pokemon from your current party, so make sure to add the Pokemon and their held items you want to register to your box beforehand.
Bring Strong Pokemon to Climb Easily
While there's nothing wrong with using your favorites, some Pokemon will let you climb the ranked ladder easier than others. Check out our Best Pokemon for Ranked Battles Tier List to understand which Pokemon are strong in the current meta!
Best Pokemon for Ranked Battles Tier List
How to Unlock and Join Ranked Battles
Unlocked After Completing Mable's Research in Main Mission 3
To unlock Ranked Battles, you first need to complete Mable's section in Main Mission 03: "A New Life in Lumiose City". This involves catching atleast five different species of Pokemon for the Pokedex.
Nintendo Switch Online is Required
To join, go to the Multiplayer and Online option then Ranked Battle
on the main menu. An internet connection and Nintendo Switch Online account is required, so please make sure you have these in place beforehand.
After entering ZA Battle Club, you can edit your battle team again, or prepare for battle. After selecting your team, you will begin matching with opponents of a similar rank.
Ranked Battle Tips and Tricks
Gain Points to Increase Rank
At the end of a battle, Trainers are ranked based on how many Pokemon they defeated. Additionally, points can also be earned by performing certain actions during the battle. These two factors determine your total points.
Once you reach the maximum number of points for your current rank, you advance to the next rank. You begin each season at Rank Z and can work your way up to Rank A. You cannot decrease in rank during a season.
Take Specific Actions for More Points
| Action | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Dealt First Attack | Be the first to damage an opposing Pokemon in battle. |
| Dealt Last Attack | Be the last to damage an opposing Pokemon in battle. |
| First to Mega Evolve | Be the first to Mega Evolve in battle. |
| First To Claim an Item | Be the first to collect an item in battle. |
| Scatter Attacker | Defeat at least one of each of your opponent's Pokemon. |
| Super-Effective Fighter | Use a Super-Effective attack at least five times. |
| Mega Evolution Destroyer | Defeat a Mega Evolved Pokemon. |
| Most Active Attacker | Land the most attacks in battle. |
| Fresh Opponent Hunter | Attack full-HP opponents the most. |
| Mega-Evolving Master | Defeat an opposing Pokémon with a Mega Evolved Pokemon. |
| Flawless Survivor | None of your Pokemon were defeated in battle. |
| # Pokémon Defeater | Based on the number of Pokemon you've defeated. More Pokémon defeated earn you more points. |
Defeating the most amount of Pokemon during a battle isn't the only way to get more Points to increase your rank, you can also earn more points by performing certain actions during a match as listed above
Pick Up Glowing Items for Buffs
| Item Color | Effect |
|---|---|
| Green | Restores the HP of all Pokemon on your team. |
| Red | Temporarily increases the Attack and Special Attack of all Pokemon on your team. |
| Blue | Temporarily increases the Defense and Special Defense of all Pokemon on your team. |
| Mega Power Orbs | Gain additional Mega Energy. |
Floating items will appear periodically during the battle, and picking these up grants you power-ups. In addition, some powerups will also allow your Pokemon to mega-evolve.
Understand the Ranked Battle Rules
- You will obtain Points depending on your Rank and Actions Taken. Even if you lose, you will receive points.
- You cannot go down a rank once your tier has been raised. No matter how many times you lose, your Tier will stay the same.
- If one of your Pokémon is Knocked Out, you return to your starting point on the battlefield, your team is healed, and you rejoin the battle.
- You can only switch out your Active Pokémon three times. This limit resets if one of your Pokémon is defeated.
| Game | Pokemon Legends: Z-A |
|---|---|
| Battle Format | 4 Person Battle Royale |
| Pokemon in your current team or registered to your Battle Team | From 3 to 6 Pokemon All Pokemon will have their level automatically set to Lv. 50 during battles. |
| Battle Time | Total Time: 3 minutes |
Ranked Battle Rewards
Rank-Up Rewards: Starter Mega Stone!
These rewards are based on Season 1 of Ranked Battles, we will update this list once we get more Seasons
For the first three seasons of Ranked Battles, you can get Mega Stones to Mega Evolve each of the Kalos starters. The Greninjite, Delphoxite, and Chesnaughtite items will be available as rewards upon reaching certain ranks during the season.
The Mega Stones for the Hoenn Starters will also be available during Season 5, 6, and 7.
Season Rewards
Players who have reached certain milestones during each season will receive rewards after each season ends and the results are announced and are based on the results of your battles.
Players need to finish at least one match with a win or loss during the season to be eligible for rewards.
Apriballs for First and Second Place
Starting in Season 2, players who rank first or second during a match will have a chance to get an Apriball once the battle ends.
List of Apricorn Balls and How to Get
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