You have a tough decision to make in the Ranked Battles February 2021 Season: Which powerful, usually ineligible Legendary Pokémon will you choose to help lead your team to victory? With the Series 8 rules in effect, you can add just one of these strong contenders to your team, so choose wisely from among the following Legendary Pokémon: Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Necrozma, Zacian, Zamazenta, Eternatus, and Calyrex.
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Ranked Battles allow you 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. Good luck battling in the Ranked Battles February 2021 Season!
Eligible Pokémon: Galar Pokédex No. 001–400, Isle of Armor Pokédex No. 001–210, and Crown Tundra Pokédex No. 001–210 are eligible, as well as the following Pokémon: Mewtwo, Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Treecko, Grovyle, Sceptile, Torchic, Combusken, Blaziken, Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert, Latias, Latios, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Uxie, Mesprit, Azelf, Dialga, Palkia, Heatran, Regigigas, Giratina, Cresselia, Tornadus, Thundurus, Reshiram, Zekrom, Landorus, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Rowlet, Dartrix, Decidueye, Litten, Torracat, Incineroar, Popplio, Brionne, Primarina, Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, Tapu Fini, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Nihilego, Buzzwole, Pheromosa, Xurkitree, Celesteela, Kartana, Guzzlord, Necrozma, Poipole, Naganadel, Stakataka, and Blacephalon.
February 2021 Season Rewards
Master Ball Tier
Gold Bottle Cap ×3
600 Battle Points
Dynite Ore ×30
Armorite Ore ×30
Ultra Ball Tier
Gold Bottle Cap ×1
300 Battle Points
Dynite Ore ×10
Armorite Ore ×10
Great Ball Tier
Bottle Cap ×3
Ability Capsule ×1
100 Battle Points
Dynite Ore ×5
Armorite Ore ×5
Poké Ball Tier and Beginner Tier
Ability Capsule ×1
50 Battle Points
Dynite Ore ×5
Armorite 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 February 2021 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 a Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game 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 relearned.
