The
new Ranked Battles season in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield has
begun, which means you can move up the global leaderboards and earn helpful
in-game rewards by battling players from around the world.
The
leaderboards reset every month, so now’s the perfect time to jump in. Running
until 4:59 p.m. PDT on July 31, 2022, the Ranked Battles July 2022
Season (Season 32) 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 July 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 July 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 July 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 July 2022 Season!
Source: Pokemon
