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Pokemon Sword and Shield
Ranked Battle Series 13 (September 2022) | Rules and Legal Pokemon
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☆ Competitive Battle Guide
This guide explains all the rules of Ranked Battle Series 13 from September 2022, including the Pokemon that can be legally used in Ranked Battle, all legal Gigantamax Pokemon, mythical and legendary Pokemon, as well as all legal Pokemon available via Pokemon HOME.
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Series 13 Information
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| Duration | September 1, 2022 (Thu.) 9:00 PM PDT - October 31, 2022 (Mon.) 4:59 PM PDT |
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| Available Pokemon | ・Galar Pokedex No. 1 - 397 ・Isle of Armor Pokedex No. 1 - 210 ・Crown of Tundra Pokedex No. 1- 210 ・National Pokedex No. 150 - 806 |
| Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokemon | All Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokemon Allowed |
| Mythical and Legendary Pokemon | Mythical and Legendaries Allowed |
From September 1, a new ruleset takes effect for Ranked Battle Series 13!
Special Pokemon are available to use in competitive play and with no restrictions on the number of Special Pokemon per team. Any number of Legendary Pokemon and Mythical Pokemon are also allowed so go ham!
Additionally, Season 13 continues Ranked Battle Series 12's rule and once again allows the use of Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokemon!
Series 13 Legal Pokemon
| All Legal Pokemon |
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| ・All Pokemon in the Galar Pokedex |
| ・All Kanto and Alola starter Pokemon |
| ・All Isle of Armor Pokemon |
| ・All Crown of Tundra Pokemon |
| ・All regional variants of other legal Pokemon |
| ・All Mythical and Legendary Pokemon |
Majority of the Pokemon reintroduced in the Crown Tundra Pokedex have been made legal for Ranked Battle. Consult the full list on the page for details of which Legendary Pokemon are allowed.
All regional variations of Pokemon included in the above list of Pokemon are also legal.
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.
- Pokémon must have the black Galar symbol on their summary screen to signify that they originated in the Galar region, or the battle-ready symbol.
- 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.
Gigantamax and Dynamax Are Allowed
All currently available Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokemon are useable in Ranked Battle Series 13.
Any Number of Legendary Pokemon Per Team
Series 13 allows players to use any number of Legendary Pokemon per team 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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 Dialga
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 Palkia
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 Giratina
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 Reshiram
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 Zekrom
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 Kyurem
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 Xerneas
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 Yveltal
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 Zygarde
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 Cosmog
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 Cosmoem
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 Solgaleo
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 Lunala
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 Necrozma
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 Zacian
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 Zamazenta
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 Eternatus
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 Calyrex
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Mythical Pokemon are Included
For the first time ever, Mythical Pokemon can be used in Series 13. These include the following:
 Mew
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 Celebi
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 Jirachi
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 Victini
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 Keldeo
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 Genesect
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 Diancie
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 Volcanion
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 Magearna
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 Marshadow
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 Zeraora
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 Meltan
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 Melmetal
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 Zarude
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How to Use Transferred Pokemon
Get a Battle-Ready Mark at the Battle Tower
Although Pokemon caught or hatched outside the Galar Region were previously disallowed for play, these Pokemon can now be used in Ranked Battle once they receive a battle-ready mark. In the Battle Tower, talk to the man standing next to the far door, and you'll be able to receive the mark on a transferred Pokemon – however, it will need to forget any moves not appearing in Pokemon Sword and Shield before it can be marked legal for Ranked Battle.
Series 13 Rules
- 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 Sword and Shield |
|---|---|
| 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 | Your Time: Max 7 minutes Selection Time: Each Trainer gets 90 seconds to select their Pokemon. Trainer gets 60 seconds to select an action each turn. |
Double Battle
| 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. |
| Battle Times | Your Time: Max 7 minutes Selection Time: Each Trainer gets 90 seconds to select Pokemon. Turn Time: Each Trainer gets 60 seconds to select an action each turn. |
Pokemon Sword and Shield Related Guides
Ongoing Events
| Event | Description |
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 Shiny Meltan and Keldeo
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Description: Shiny Meltan and Keldeo for completing your LGPE and SwSh Pokedexes respectively! Release Date: February 12, 2025 |
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