A new Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Ranked Battles season has begun! This is a great time to dive into the action to test your Trainer skills in head-to-head battles with players around the world, move up the global leaderboards, and earn helpful in-game rewards.

Running until February 28, 2023, at 3:59 p.m. PST, Ranked Battles Season 3 will follow the Series 2 regulations. Also, Pokémon are allowed to Terastallize during battle.

Eligible Pokémon

Eligible Pokémon for Ranked Battles Season 3 include Paldea Pokédex No. 001–392, 397, and 398. Pokémon not in the Paldea Pokédex and Legendary Pokémon are not permitted.

Season 3 Rewards

Before battle, you’ll be matched up with players of similar rank to ensure even competition. The higher the tier you finish in, the greater your in-game rewards after the season concludes. Season 3 rewards include the following:

Master Ball Tier

• Sweet Herba Mystica ×3

• Gold Bottle Cap ×1

• Bottle Cap ×3

• Ability Capsule ×1

• 100,000 League Points

Ultra Ball Tier

• Sweet Herba Mystica ×1

• Gold Bottle Cap ×1

• Bottle Cap ×1

• Ability Capsule ×1

• 60,000 League Points

Great Ball Tier

• TM171 (Tera Blast) ×1

• Bottle Cap ×1

• Ability Capsule ×1

• 30,000 League Points

Poké Ball Tier

• TM 171 (Tera Blast) ×1

• 10,000 League Points

Beginner Tier

• 5,000 League Points

How to Start a Ranked Battle

To start a Ranked Battle, follow these steps:

1. Launch your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game.

2. Open the X menu.

3. Select Poké Portal.

4. Select Battle Stadium.

5. Select Ranked Battles.

How to Receive In-Game Rewards

You will need to finish at least one match with a win or loss during Season 3 to be eligible for rewards at the end of the season. To receive your in-game rewards, follow these steps:

1. After the season has ended, launch your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game.

2. Open the X menu.

3. Select Poké Portal.

4. Select Battle Stadium.

5. Select Ranked Battles.

Good luck battling in Ranked Battles Season 3!