The new Ranked Battles season has begun, 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 January 2022
Season (Season 26) will follow the Series 11 regulations, which means
you can battle with one powerful, usually ineligible Legendary Pokémon at your
side. See the full list of these Pokémon below.
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. The January 2022 season will run until 3:59 p.m. PST on January
31, 2022.
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. 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 January 2022 Season include
Galar Pokédex No. 001–397, Isle of Armor Pokédex No. 001–210, and Crown Tundra
Pokédex No. 001–209, as well as the following Pokémon:
Mewtwo, 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.
Only one of the following special Pokémon 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 Dynamax or Gigantamax 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 January 2022 season
rewards include the following.
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Gold Bottle Cap ×3
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600 Battle Points
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Dynite Ore ×30
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Armorite Ore ×30
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Gold Bottle Cap ×1
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300 Battle Points
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Dynite Ore ×10
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Armorite 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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Dynite Ore ×5
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Armorite Ore ×5
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Ability Capsule ×1
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50 Battle Points
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Dynite Ore ×5
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Armorite 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 January 2022 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 January 2022 Season!
Source: Pokemon
