This article will show you all information regarding the Ranked Battle competitive online mode in the game Pokemon Sword and Shield.
To learn more about how to get your Pokemon ready to compete in the intense metagame of competitive Ranked Battles, check out our articles below.
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Ranked Battle is a mode of competitive online play in Pokemon Sword and Shield wherein you battle within set rules to earn points in order for you to improve your Rank and move to higher Tiers.
You can play with other players from across the globe and fight to become the very best in Pokemon battles worldwide. Ranked Battles will test Pokemon trainers on their battling ability; as you continue to higher tiers, the difficulty also rises as highly competitive players begin to appear.
Go to the Options Menu by tapping the X button on the joycon.
On the Options menu, choose and select the VS option.
On the Victory Station screen (get it, VS?), choose the Battle Stadium at the bottom left of the screen.
Under the Battle Stadium menu, choose and select Ranked Battles.
You can select either Single or Double battle depending on what battle format you would like to participate in. Keep in mind the Ranks and Tiers are separate for Single and Double battles.
Select what team you want to use in the battle. You can make sets of Pokemon as presets to allow you to choose the team you want easily. You can then pick 3 out of the 6 Pokemon in Single Battle and 4 out of the 6 Pokemon in Double Battles. Picking the Pokemon with the best matchup against your opponent's Pokemon is key; however, keep in mind they will be doing the same thing against yours.
Wait for an opposing trainer for the match to begin.
Battle other trainer and unleash your Pokemon Battling skills.
After the Ranked Battles you will get points towards your tier. You will gain a certain amount if you win and will lose a certain amount if you lose the battle.
Dates of Series 9 |
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June 1st 04:00 UTC - June 30th 2021 23:59 UTC. |
For comprehensive details on the rules of the current series of Ranked Battle, check out our full article below!
Ranked Battle Rules and Legal Pokemon
All Pokemon which are included in the Galar Pokedex, #001-397, excluding Zacian, Zamazenta, and Eternatus may participate in Ranked Battles.
In addition, the Kanto Starters excluded from the Galar Pokedex (Bulbasaur and Squirtle and their evolutions), as well as the Alolan Starters and their evolutions are legal for Ranked Battle.
Lastly, Galarian Slowpoke is legal for Ranked Battle as well.
Game | Pokemon Sword and Shield |
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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. Eligible Pokemon are restricted to those that you caught, hatched from eggs, or received as a Mystery gift in Pokemon Sword and Shield |
Battle Times | Your Time: Max 10 minutes Selection Time: Each Trainer gets 90 seconds to select their Pokemon. Trainer gets 60 seconds to select an action each turn. |
Game | Pokemon Sword and Shield |
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Battle Format | Double |
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. Eligible Pokemon are restricted to those that you caught, hatched from eggs, or received as a Mystery gift in Pokemon Sword and Shield |
Battle Times | Your Time: Max 10 minutes Selection Time: Each Trainer gets 90 seconds to select Pokemon. Turn Time: Each Trainer gets 60 seconds to select an action each turn. |
Tier | Rank |
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Master Ball Tier | MAX |
Ultra Ball Tier | 10 |
Great Ball Tier | 7-9 |
Poke Ball Tier | 4-6 |
Beginner Tier | 1-3 |
How to Play Ranked Battle
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