The next Ranked Battles season is under way, giving Trainers
another chance to test their battling skills. The leaderboards reset every
month, so now’s the perfect time to jump in. The Ranked Battles October 2021
Season (Season 23) will continue to follow the Series 10 regulations, which means you can
battle with one powerful, usually ineligible Legendary Pokémon at your side.
See the full list of these Pokémon below.
Battle head-to-head against players around the world, move
up the global leaderboards, and earn helpful in-game rewards throughout the month!
Only Pokémon obtained in Pokémon Sword and 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. When the
battle-ready symbol is applied to your Pokémon, your Pokémon will forget the moves
it knows. If your Pokémon forgets moves that it cannot use or learn in Pokémon
Sword and Pokémon Shield, those moves cannot be relearned.
Eligible Pokémon for the Ranked Battles October 2021 Season include:
Galar Pokédex No. 001–400, Isle of Armor Pokédex No. 001–210, Crown Tundra Pokédex No. 001–210, and 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.
Of the following special Pokémon, only one may be registered to your Battle Team:
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.
Please note that Pokémon may not Dynamax in this competition.
To start a Ranked Battle, follow these steps:
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Launch your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game.
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Open the X menu.
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Select VS.
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Select Battle Stadium.
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Select Ranked Battles.
Before battle, you’ll be matched up with other 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. The October 2021 Season
rewards include the following:
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Gold Bottle Cap ×3
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600 Battle Points
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Armorite Ore ×30
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Dynite Ore ×30
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Gold Bottle Cap ×1
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300 Battle Points
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Armorite Ore ×10
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Dynite Ore ×10
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Bottle Cap ×3
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Ability Capsule ×1
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100 Battle Points
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Armorite Ore ×5
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Dynite Ore ×5
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Ability Capsule ×1
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50 Battle Points
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Armorite Ore ×5
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Dynite Ore ×5
Once the season is over, you can collect your in-game
rewards. Remember, you will need to finish at least one match with a win or loss
during the October 2021 Season to be eligible for rewards at the end of the
season. To receive your in-game rewards, follow these steps:
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After the competition has ended, launch your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game.
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Open the X menu.
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Select Mystery Gift.
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Select Get a Mystery Gift.
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Select Get Battle Stadium Rewards.
Good luck battling in the Ranked Battles October 2021 Season!
Source: Pokemon
