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Ranked Battles Season 40 is officially live in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, giving competitive players a fresh climb through March 31 at 23:59 UTC. This marks the third season under Regulation Set I, so expect the meta to feel familiar but still full of tweaks as trainers refine their teams and counter strategies. Whether you … Continue reading Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Ranked Battles Season 40 (March 2026) now underway until March 31 at 23:59 UTC, this is the third season to follow Regulation Set I

Ranked Battles Season 39 is now live in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, running through February 28 at 23:59 UTC. This marks the second season to follow Regulation Set I, giving players more time to refine teams and adapt to a familiar ruleset. With the format unchanged, consistency and matchup knowledge matter more than ever as … Continue reading Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Ranked Battles Season 39 (February 2026) now underway until February 28 at 23:59 UTC, this is the second season to follow Regulation Set I

Ranked Battles Season 38 is now live in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, running through Jan. 31 at 23:59 UTC and marking the first season under Regulation Set I. With the ruleset shift, the competitive landscape is getting a noticeable shakeup, pushing players to rethink team builds, counters and win conditions. Early ladder matches are already … Continue reading Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Ranked Battles Season 38 (January 2026) now underway until January 31 at 23:59 UTC, this is the first season to follow Regulation Set I

Regulation Set I is on the way for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Ranked Battles and it kicks off January 5. The update brings a fresh shake-up to competitive play with a new list of eligible Pokémon that should push players to rethink their teams and strategies. Early reactions suggest a mix of hype and curiosity … Continue reading Regulation Set I revealed and runs in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Ranked Battles starting January 5