The new Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Ranked
Battles season has begun, giving Trainers another chance to test their Trainer
skills in head-to-head battles with players around the world, move up 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 April 30, 2022, the
Ranked Battles April 2022 Season (Season 29) 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 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 April 2022 Season include:
Galar Pokédex No. 001–400, Isle of Armor Pokédex No. 001–210,
and Crown Tundra Pokédex No. 001–210 are eligible for battle, 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 April 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 April 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 April 2022 Season!
Source: Pokemon
