Get ready, Trainers! The first Ranked Battles season in Pokémon Legends: Z-Ais here. Challenge players from around the world, climb the ranks, and earn exclusive in-game rewards—including the rare Greninjite Mega Stone to Mega Evolve your Greninja!

 

 

Season 1 Timeline

Start:October 16, 2025, 06:00 UTC

End:November 5, 2025, 05:59 UTC

 

This is a limited-time event—don't miss your chance to claim these rewards!

 

How Ranked Battles Work

Ranked Battles are four-player matches where each Trainer brings a team of three Pokémon. All Pokémon are automatically set to Level 50 for battle, so everyone competes on an even playing field regardless of their current progress in the main game.

 

Eligible Pokémon

Lumiose Pokédex No. 001–227

Regional forms are allowed

Only one Pokémon of each species per team

Any Pokémon level is allowed, but it will be scaled to Lv. 50 in battle

Pokémon may hold items, but duplicate items are not allowed

 

Match Duration

Each Ranked Battle lasts 3 minutes.

 

Points are awarded based on your team's performance:

1st place:+30 points

2nd place:+10 points

3rd place:-10 points

4th place:-30 points

 

Pro Tip: Points are earned primarily through eliminations. Avoid unnecessary fights early on, wait for openings, and try to knock out weakened opponents. Moves that hit multiple Pokémon, such as Surf or Rollout, can give you a significant advantage.

 

Rewards in Ranked Battles

There are three types of rewards in Ranked Battles:

 

Battle Rewards

Earned at the end of every match, no matter the result. These include items useful for training Pokémon, like Mega Shards that can be exchanged for Mega Stones.

 

Promotion Rewards

Earned when you advance to a higher rank. These rewards encourage you to keep climbing and improve your strategy.

 

Season Rewards

Based on your final rank at the end of Season 1.

 

Full Season Rewards Breakdown:

Rank A: Sport Ball ×3, Gold Bottle Cap ×1, Bottle Cap ×3, Seed of Mastery ×3, Big Nugget ×1

Rank B–E: Sport Ball ×2, Gold Bottle Cap ×1, Bottle Cap ×2, Seed of Mastery ×2, Nugget ×2

Rank F–K: Bottle Cap ×1, Seed of Mastery ×1, Nugget ×2

Rank K: Greninjite Mega Stone

Rank L–R: Seed of Mastery ×1, Nugget ×1

Rank S and below: Nugget ×1

 

Special Note: Reaching Rank K unlocks the Greninjite, a Mega Stone that cannot be obtained through normal gameplay. Once unlocked, you can Mega Evolve Greninja immediately—even before obtaining the Mega Ring in the main story.

 

Gamefreak has confirmed that Greninjite will appear as a reward again in future seasons, but you can only have one of each Mega Stone, so make sure to claim it this season if you don't already own it.

 

How to Join Ranked Battles

1. Launch Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

2. Press the X Button to open the main menu.

3. Select Link Play→ Ranked Battles.

4. Start battling!

 

Important: To be eligible for season rewards, you must complete at least one Ranked Battle during the season, regardless of win or loss.

 

Tips for Reaching Rank K

Aim for 1st or 2nd place: Points are highest for top positions.

Focus on eliminations: Don't worry if your Pokémon faint; eliminations matter most.

Third-party fights: Wait for weakened opponents, then strike.

Use AoE moves: Moves hitting multiple Pokémon increase your chances of eliminations.

Early advantage: Players can reach Rank K in 30–60 minutes, especially early in the season.

 

Summary

Season 1 Ranked Battles in Pokémon Legends: Z-Aoffer:

Exciting real-time 4-player battles

A chance to climb from Rank Z to Rank A

Valuable rewards including Mega Shards, Bottle Caps, Seed of Mastery, Nuggets, and the rare Greninjite Mega Stone

A level playing field where strategy, timing, and smart eliminations are key

 

Don't miss this limited-time opportunity to earn exclusive rewards, and Mega Evolve your Greninja!