Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Ranked Battles Season 20 has now begun, and will run through to July 31st, at 11:59pm (UTC). This latest season continues under the Regulation Set G format which launched at the beginning of Season 18 in May.Under Regulation Set G, Trainers may use any Pokémon numbered 001-400 in the Paldea Pokédex, 001-200 in the Kitakami Pokédex, or 001-242 in the Blueberry Pokédex, that have been are caught, hatched, and obtained as gifts in either Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet, as well as Pokémon and Regional Forms from the following list that have been brought from Pokémon HOME.
- Raichu (Alolan Form)
- Meowth (Alolan and Galarian Forms)
- Persian (Alolan Form)
- Growlithe (Hisuian Form)
- Arcanine (Hisuian Form)
- Voltorb (Hisuian Form)
- Electrode (Hisuian Form)
- Weezing (Galarian Form)
- Articuno (Regular and Galarian Form)
- Zapdos (Regular and Galarian Form)
- Moltres (Regular and Galarian Form)
- Mewtwo
- Typhlosion (Hisuian Form)
- Sneasel (Hisuian Form)
- Raikou
- Entei
- Suicune
- Lugia
- Ho-Oh
- Regirock
- Regice
- Registeel
- Latias
- Latios
- Kyogre
- Groudon
- Uxie
- Mesprit
- Azelf
- Dialga (Regular and Origin Forme)
- Palkia (Regular and Origin Forme)
- Heatran
- Regigigas
- Giratina (Altered and Origin Formes)
- Cresselia
- Samurott (Hisuian Form)
- Lilligant (Hisuian Form)
- Zorua (Hisuian Form)
- Zoroark (Hisuian Form)
- Braviary (Hisuian Form)
- Cobalion
- Terrakion
- Virizion
- Tornadus (Incarnate and Therian Formes)
- Thundurus (Incarnate and Therian Formes)
- Reshiram
- Zekrom
- Landorus (Incarnate and Therian Formes)
- Kyurem (Regular, White Kyurem, and Black Kyurem)
- Sliggoo (Hisuian Form)
- Goodra (Hisuian Form)
- Avalugg (Hisuian Form)
- Decidueye (Hisuian Form)
- Cosmog
- Cosmoem
- Solgaleo
- Lunala
- Necrozma (Regular, Dusk Mane, and Dawn Wings)
- Perrserker
- Zacian
- Zamazenta
- Eternatus
- Kubfu
- Urshifu (Single Strike Style and Rapid Strike Style)
- Regieleki
- Regidrago
- Glastrier
- Spectrier
- Calyrex (Regular, Ice Rider, and Shadow Rider)
- Wyrdeer
- Ursaluna
- Sneasler
- Enamorus (Incarnate and Therian Formes)
Each players team may only make use of one of the Pokémon from the following restricted list:
- Mewtwo
- Lugia
- Ho-Oh
- Kyogre
- Groudon
- Rayquaza
- Dialga (Regular and Origin Forme)
- Palkia (Regular and Origin Forme)
- Giratina (Altered and Origin Formes)
- Reshiram
- Zekrom
- Kyurem (Regular, White Kyurem, and Black Kyurem)
- Cosmog
- Cosmoem
- Solgaleo
- Lunala
- Necrozma (Regular, Dusk Mane, and Dawn Wings)
- Zacian
- Zamazenta
- Eternatus
- Calyrex (Regular, Ice Rider, and Shadow Rider)
- Koraidon
- Miraidon
- Terapagos
Pokémon may be entered at any level, but will be set to level 50 during matches. Pokémon may also be given Held Items, however no more than one copy of any item can be present on a player's team. All battles will be limited to 20 minutes total, including 7 minutes of time per player, with Turn Time and Preview Times of 45 and 90 seconds respectively.
To start a Ranked Battle in Pokémon Scarlet or Violet, follow these steps in-game:
- Launch your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game.
- Open the X menu.
- Select Poké Portal.
- Select Battle Stadium.
- Select Ranked Battles.
Players will be matched up with other players of similar rank to ensure even competition. Players will need to finish at least one match with a win or loss season to be eligible for rewards at the end of the season. The Season 20 rewards include the following:
- Master Ball Tier
- Sour Herba Mystica ×5
- Dream Ball ×1
- Gold Bottle Cap ×1
- Bottle Cap ×3
- Ability Patch ×1
- 300,000 League Points
- Ultra Ball Tier
- Sour Herba Mystica ×2
- Dream Ball x1
- Gold Bottle Cap ×1
- Bottle Cap ×1
- Ability Patch ×1
- 150,000 League Points
- Great Ball Tier
- TM171 (Tera Blast) ×1
- Bottle Cap ×1
- Ability Capsule ×1
- 60,000 League Points
- Poké Ball Tier
- TM171 (Tera Blast) ×1
- 20,000 League Points
- Beginner Tier
- 10,000 League Points
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