The battles heat up in December with the Ranked Battles December Season (Season 13). Trainers can include Pokémon on their teams from all over the Galar region—including the Isle of Armor and the Crown Tundra—to test their skills all month long and earn in-game rewards. Take on Trainers from around the world to move up the global leaderboards and finish the year strong!
The Ranked Battles December Season will follow the Series 7 regulations, which means Galar Pokédex No. 001–397, Isle of Armor Pokédex No. 001–210, and Crown Tundra Pokédex No. 001–210 are eligible for battle, as well as the following Pokémon: Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Treecko, Grovyle, Sceptile, Torchic, Combusken, Blaziken, Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert, Latias, Latios, Uxie, Mesprit, Azelf, Heatran, Regigigas, Cresselia, Tornadus, Thundurus, Landorus, Rowlet, Dartrix, Decidueye, Litten, Torracat, Incineroar, Popplio, Brionne, Primarina, Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, Tapu Fini, Nihilego, Buzzwole, Pheromosa, Xurkitree, Celesteela, Kartana, Guzzlord, Poipole, Naganadel, Stakataka, and Blacephalon.
December Season Rewards
Master Ball Tier
Gold Bottle Cap ×3
600 Battle Points
Dynite Ore ×30
Ultra Ball Tier
Gold Bottle Cap ×1
300 Battle Points
Dynite Ore ×10
Great Ball Tier
Bottle Cap ×3
Ability Capsule ×1
100 Battle Points
Dynite Ore ×5
Poké Ball Tier and Beginner Tier
Ability Capsule ×1
50 Battle Points
Dynite Ore ×5
How to Start a Ranked Battle
Launch your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game.
Open the X menu.
Select VS.
Select Battle Stadium.
Select Ranked Battles.
How to Receive In-Game Rewards
You will need to finish at least one match with a win or loss during the December Season to be eligible for rewards at the end of the season.
After the competition has ended, launch your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game.
Open the X menu.
Select Mystery Gift.
Select Get a Mystery Gift.
Select Get Battle Stadium Rewards.
Regarding the Battle-Ready Symbol
Only Pokémon obtained in Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield or those with the battle-ready symbol are eligible.
Pokémon from previous games in the Pokémon series can receive the battle-ready symbol from the character next to the door in the center of the Battle Tower. Moves that cannot be used in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield will be forgotten when the battle-ready symbol is applied to your Pokémon. Once forgotten, these moves cannot be remembered.
