Additional Ranked Battles are continuing to be held in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Read on below to learn more:

Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Ranked Battles Season 29 (April 2025)

Take on players from around the world to climb the leaderboards and earn in-game rewards.

Anew Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Ranked Battles season has begun! This is a great time to dive into the action to test your Trainer skills in head-to-head battles with players from around the world, move up the global leaderboards, and earn helpful in-game rewards.

Running until Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Ranked Battles Season 29 will follow Regulation Set G, which allows each team to feature one restricted Legendary Pokémon. Also, Pokémon are allowed to Terastallize during battle.

Eligible Pokémon

Eligible Pokémon for Ranked Battles Season 29 include Paldea Pokédex No. 001–400, Kitakami Pokédex No. 001–200, and Blueberry Pokédex No. 001–242, as well as certain other Pokémon that can be obtained in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet or brought into these games via Pokémon HOME. Certain Pokémon may not be used. See the end of this article for a detailed list of other eligible Pokémon.

Season 29 Rewards

Before battle, you’ll be matched up with 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. Season 29 rewards include the following:

Master Ball Tier

Salty Herba Mystica ×5
Dream Ball ×2
Gold Bottle Cap ×1
Bottle Cap ×3
Ability Patch ×1
300,000 League Points

Ultra Ball Tier

Salty Herba Mystica ×2
Dream Ball ×1
Gold Bottle Cap ×1
Bottle Cap ×1
Ability Capsule ×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

How to Start a Ranked Battle

To start a Ranked Battle, follow these steps:

Launch your Pokémon Scarletor Pokémon Violet game.
Open the X menu.
Select Poké Portal.
Select Battle Stadium.
Select Ranked Battles.

How to Receive In-Game Rewards

You will need to finish at least one match with a win or loss during Season 29 to be eligible for rewards at the end of the season. To receive your in-game rewards, follow these steps:

After the season has ended, launch your Pokémon Scarletor Pokémon Violet game.
Open the X menu.
Select Poké Portal.
Select Battle Stadium.
Select Ranked Battles.

Other Eligible Pokémon

Alolan Raichu, Alolan Meowth, Galarian Meowth, Alolan Persian, Hisuian Growlithe, Hisuian Arcanine, Hisuian Voltorb, Hisuian Electrode, Galarian Weezing, Articuno, Galarian Articuno, Zapdos, Galarian Zapdos, Moltres, Galarian Moltres, Mewtwo, Hisuian Typhlosion, Hisuian Sneasel, Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Latias, Latios, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Uxie, Mesprit, Azelf, Dialga, Dialga (Origin Forme), Palkia, Palkia (Origin Forme), Heatran, Regigigas, Giratina (Altered Forme), Giratina (Origin Forme), Cresselia, Hisuian Samurott, Hisuian Lilligant, Hisuian Zorua, Hisuian Zoroark, Hisuian Braviary, Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion, Tornadus (Incarnate Forme), Tornadus (Therian Forme), Thundurus (Incarnate Forme), Thundurus (Therian Forme), Reshiram, Zekrom, Landorus (Incarnate Forme), Landorus (Therian Forme), Kyurem, Kyurem (White Kyurem), Kyurem (Black Kyurem), Hisuian Sliggoo, Hisuian Goodra, Hisuian Avalugg, Hisuian Decidueye, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Necrozma, Necrozma (Dusk Mane), Necrozma (Dawn Wings), Perrserker, Zacian, Zamazenta, Eternatus, Kubfu, Urshifu (Single Strike Style), Urshifu (Rapid Strike Style), Regieleki, Regidrago, Glastrier, Spectrier, Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice Rider), Calyrex (Shadow Rider), Wyrdeer, Ursaluna, Sneasler, Enamorus (Incarnate Forme), Enamorus (Therian Forme)

Good luck battling in Ranked Battles Season 29!

Source: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet news and Pokemon.com