The new Ranked Battles season in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon
Shield has begun, giving Trainers the chance to test their skills in
head-to-head battles against players from around the world, move up in the
global leaderboards, and earn helpful in-game rewards.
The leaderboards reset every month, so now’s the perfect
time to jump in. Running until 4:59 p.m. PDT on June 30, 2022, the
Ranked Battles June 2022 Season (Season 31) will follow the Series 12 regulations, which means
you can battle with two powerful, usually ineligible Legendary Pokémon at your
side. Also, Pokémon are allowed to Dynamax or Gigantamax during battle.
Only Pokémon obtained in the Pokémon
Legends: Arceus, Pokémon
Brilliant Diamond, Pokémon
Shining Pearl, Pokémon
Sword, or Pokémon
Shield games 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 in Pokémon
Sword and Pokémon Shield. 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 June 2022 Season include:
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.
Two 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, or Calyrex.
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 will be after the season concludes. The June 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
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.
You will need to finish at least one match with a win or loss
during the June 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 June 2022 Season!
Source: Pokemon
