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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)
Ranked Battle Regulation J: Rules and Banned Pokemon
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Ranked Battle Regulation J (Season 34 onwards) in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) now allows up to two restricted Legendary or Mythical Pokemon along with all available Pokemon in the Paldea, Kitakami, and Blueberry Academy Pokedex; and will run from September 1, 2025 until January 4, 2026. Read on to learn more about Regulation J, the legal and banned Pokemon, and rules.
List of Contents
Regulation J New Rulings
Bring Up to Two (2) Restricted Pokemon Per Team
Just like Sword and Shield's Series 12 rulings, this time, you are finally allowed two Restricted or Mythical Pokemon per team in this format.
Mythical Pokemon Now Allowed in SV Competitive!
 Mew
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 Jirachi
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 Deoxys |
 Phione
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 Manaphy
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 Darkrai
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 Shaymin |
 Arceus
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 Keldeo
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 Meloetta |
 Diancie
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 Hoopa |
 Volcanion
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 Magearna
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 Zarude
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 Pecharunt
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Just like Series 13 in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Mythical Pokemon can now be used in competitive! These powerful Pokemon along with access to Terastallization are sure to dominate and shake up the meta.
List of Mythical Pokemon: Games Available and How to Get
Koraidon, Miraidon, and Other Legendaries Are Still Eligible for Entry!
| Box Legendaries | |
|---|---|
 ▶️ Miraidon Best Movesets for Ranked Battle |
 ▶️ Koraidon Best Movesets for Ranked Battle |
Just like Regulation I, having two legendaries like Koraidon and Miraidon is now allowed! Pokemon like Calyrex Shadow and Lunala are sure to dominate just the same! Other Legendaries made available until the Indigo Disk DLC are still eligible in this format!
Indigo Disk Best Pokemon Tier List
Regulation J Schedule and Rules
Regulation J Runs from May 1 until August 31, 2025
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| Start Date | September 1, 2026 (Mon) at 0:00 UTC |
|---|---|
| End Date | January 4, 2026 (Sun) at 23:59 UTC |
| Available Pokemon | ・Paldea Pokedex (Paldea Region Forms) ・Paradox Legendary Pokemon ・Four Treasures of Ruin ・Pokemon from Pokemon HOME ・Teal Mask Pokedex ・Indigo Disk Pokedex ・Legendary or Mythical Pokemon (Up to 2) |
| Banned Pokemon | ・Greninja with the Battle Bond Ability |
Regulation J of Ranked Battle has been announced and runs from September 1, 2026 until January 4, 2026.
The Regulation J ruleset allows for all Pokemon in the Paldea Pokedex, Paradox Pokemon, the four Treasures of Ruin, Pokemon from Pokemon HOME, Pokemon from the Kitakami Pokedex and Indigo Disk Pokedex.
This new ruleset now allows for up to Two (2) Legendary Pokemon or Mythical Pokemon into the mix, which could make a pretty interesting combinations!
| Pokemon Ranked Battle Tier Lists | |
|---|---|
| Singles Tier List | Doubles Tier List |
Up to Two Restricted or Mythical Pokemon
Mythical Pokemon are now Eligible for Entry
For the first time ever since Series 13 in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Mythical Pokemon can be used in competitive. These include the following:
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Mew
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Jirachi
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Deoxys |
Phione
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Manaphy
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Darkrai
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Shaymin |
Arceus
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Keldeo
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Meloetta |
Diancie
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Hoopa |
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Volcanion
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Magearna
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Zarude
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Pecharunt
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You Can Still Bring Resticted Pokemon
You can still bring up to two (2) Restricted Pokemon into your team for Regulation J. Of all Restricted Legendary Pokemon available for competitive play, these include the following:
 Mewtwo
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 Lugia
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 Ho-Oh
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 Kyogre
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 Groudon
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 Rayquaza
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 Palkia
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 Dialga
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 Giratina |
 Reshiram
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 Zekrom
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 Kyurem
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 Lunala
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 Solgaleo
line |
 Necrozma
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 Zacian |
 Zamazenta |
 Eternatus
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 Calyrex
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 Miraidon
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 Koraidon
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 Terapagos
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Pokemon HOME Pokemon
Pokemon transfered from Pokemon HOME that were made legal in Regulation E are still legal for play in Regulation J!
All Pokemon HOME Transferable Pokemon
Regulation J Banned Pokemon
All Legal Pokemon
| All Legal Pokemon |
|---|
| ・All Pokemon in the Paldea Dex ・Pokemon from Pokemon HOME except Mythical Pokemon ・All Pokemon available in the Kitakami and Blueberry Pokedex except Mythical Pokemon |
All Pokemon in the Paldea and Kitakami Pokedex are available to use for Ranked Battle Regulation J, including Paradox Pokemon, Treasures of Ruin, Ride Legendaries and most HOME Transfer Pokemon.
Details of Legal Teams & Pokemon
- A player’s team cannot contain two Pokémon with the same Galar Pokédex number.
- Two Pokémon cannot hold the same item.
- Hidden Abilities are legal.
- Moves and Abilities passed via the Pokémon Nursery by a Pokémon brought in using Pokémon HOME are legal.
- Moves and Abilities made available through an official Pokémon event or promotion are legal.
Regulation J Rewards
Players who have reached certain milestones during Regulation J will receive rewards after each season ends and the results are announced and are the based on the results of your battles.
Players need to finish at least one match with a win or loss during the season to be eligible for rewards.
Master Ball Tier Rewards
| Master Ball Tier Rewards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5x Sweet Herba Mystica |
1x Gold Bottle Cap |
3x Bottle Cap |
| 1x Ability Patch |
300,000 League Points | 1x Level Ball |
Ultra Ball Tier Rewards
| Ultra Ball Tier Rewards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2x Sweet Herba Mystica |
1x Gold Bottle Cap |
1x Bottle Cap |
| 1x Ability Capsule |
150,000 League Points |
1x Level Ball |
Great Ball Tier Rewards
| Great Ball Tier Rewards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1x TM171 Tera Blast |
1x Bottle Cap |
1x Ability Capsule |
| 60,000 League Points |
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Poke Ball Tier Rewards
| Poke Ball Tier Rewards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1x TM171 Tera Blast |
20,000 League Points | |
Beginner Tier Rewards
| Beginner Tier Rewards |
|---|
| 10,000 League Points |
Rewards are currently speculation based on the Reg F Rewards. Regulation J full rewards will be updated when they are known.
Regulation J Ruleset
- Rankings for Single and Doubles are separate.
- You cannot go down a rank once your tier has been raised. No matter how many times you lose, your Tier will stay the same.
- An Internet connection is required in playing Ranked Battles. You will need an Nintendo Switch Online Subscription to participate in all online activities in Pokemon including Ranked Battles.
Single Battle
| Game | Pokemon Scalet and Violet |
|---|---|
| Battle Format | Single |
| Pokemon in your current team or registered to your Battle Team | From 3 to 6 Pokemon All Pokemon will have their level automatically set to Lv. 50 during battles. |
| Battle Times | Total Time: 20 minutes Your Time: Max 7 minutes Selection Time: Each Trainer gets 90 seconds to select Pokemon. Turn Time: Each Trainer gets 45 seconds to select an action each turn. |
Competitive Singles Team Building (Updated for Regulation E)
Double Battle
| Game | Pokemon Scarlet and Violet |
|---|---|
| Battle Format | Doubles |
| Pokemon in your current team or registered to your Battle Team | From 4 to 6 Pokemon All Pokemon will have their level automatically set to Lv. 50 during battles. |
| Battle Times | Total Time: 20 minutes Your Time: Max 7 minutes Selection Time: Each Trainer gets 90 seconds to select Pokemon. Turn Time: Each Trainer gets 45 seconds to select an action each turn. |
Related Guides
All Ranked Battle Series (Regulations)
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
| Ranked Battle Regulation J [LIVE] |
Ruleset: Up to two (2) Restricted or Mythical Pokemon allowed! Regulation J Duration: 09/01/2025 ~ 01/05/2026 |
 Ranked Battle Regulation I |
Ruleset: Up to two (2) Restricted Pokemon allowed! Paradox and Sub-Legendaries are also available. Regulation I Duration: 05/01/2025 ~ 08/31/2025 |
 Ranked Battle Regulation H |
Ruleset: Paradox, Legendary, and Mythical Pokemon are banned in Regulation H! Regulation H Duration: 09/01/2024 ~ 01/05/2025 |
 Ranked Battle Regulation G |
Ruleset: Legendary Pokemon will finally be available in Regulation G! Regulation G First Run Duration: 05/01/2024 ~ 08/31/2024 Regulation G Rerun Duration: 01/06/2025 ~ 04/30/2025 |
 Ranked Battle Regulation F (Series 6) |
Ruleset: New and Returning Pokemon from Indigo Disk DLC will be available in Regulation F! Regulation F Duration: 01/04/2024 ~ 04/30/2024 |
 Ranked Battle Regulation E (Series 5) |
Ruleset: New and Returning Pokemon from The Teal Mask DLC will be available in Regulation E! Regulation E Duration: 10/1/2023 ~ 01/02/2024 |
 Ranked Battle Regulation D (Series 4) |
Ruleset: Pokemon transferred from Pokémon HOME except Restricted Pokemon will be available in Regulation D! (Regulation D) Regulation D Duration: 7/1/2023 ~ 9/30/2023 |
 Ranked Battle Regulation C (Series 3) |
Ruleset: The Four Treasures of Ruin are available in Regulation C! Regulation C Duration: 4/1/2023 ~ 6/30/2023 |
 Ranked Battle Series 2 (Regulation B) |
Ruleset: Paradox Pokemon can now be used in Series 2 (Regulation B)! Duration: 2/1/2023 ~ 3/31/2023 |
 Ranked Battle Series 1 (Regulation A) |
Ruleset: Paradox and Legendary Pokemon are banned from competitive play! Duration: 12/1/2022 ~ 1/31/2023 |
Ranked Battle Rules and Banned Pokemon
Current & Upcoming Online Competitions
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
| No active Online Competitions! | |
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