Event Schedule

Sunday, September 1, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 23:59 UTC

Regulation Set G, which has been in effect since May 2024, is planned to be used for Ranked Battles from Monday, January 6, 2025, through the end of April 2025.

Battle Format

Eligible Pokémon

Paldea Pokédex No. 001–375 and 388–392, Kitakami Pokédex No. 001–196, and Blueberry Pokédex No. 001–235, as well as certain other Pokémon are eligible to participate.

Other Eligible Pokémon (tap to expand)

Raichu (Alolan Form)
Meowth (Alolan Form)
Meowth (Galarian Form)
Persian (Alolan Form)
Growlithe (Hisuian Form)
Arcanine (Hisuian Form)
Voltorb (Hisuian Form)
Electrode (Hisuian Form)
Weezing (Galarian Form)
Typhlosion (Hisuian Form)
Sneasel (Hisuian Form)
Samurott (Hisuian Form)
Lilligant (Hisuian Form)
Zorua (Hisuian Form)
Zoroark (Hisuian Form)
Braviary (Hisuian Form)
Sliggoo (Hisuian Form)
Goodra (Hisuian Form)
Avalugg (Hisuian Form)
Decidueye (Hisuian Form)
Perrserker
Wyrdeer
Ursaluna
Sneasler

Only Pokémon obtained in the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet games—including those found in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC—or those transferred from Pokémon HOME are eligible. Certain Pokémon may not be used.

Eligible Pokémon

Pokémon Levels

All Pokémon will automatically be set to Lv. 50 during battles.

Held Items

Duplicate held items are not allowed.

Timers

Total Time: 20 minutes
Player Time: 7 minutes
Preview Time: 90 seconds
Turn Time: 45 seconds

What Are Regulations?

Regulations define the rules followed by Trainers around the world during Ranked Battles and official Online Competitions. The same regulations are maintained for the duration of a regulation set. Look out for information on which regulation sets will be used for each Ranked Battles season and official Online Competition.

Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. Learn more at nintendo.com/switch-online.

Battle data and results will be provided to Nintendo Co., Ltd., and The Pokémon Company (and its subsidiaries).

Players engaging in the following activities may receive penalties and be restricted from participating in future online events.
• Use of unauthorized methods to alter game save data, use of Pokémon that have data altered via altering code, or use of Pokémon created via altering code
• Significantly large number of disconnects during battle, from when your opponent has been decided to when the match results have been fully sent to the server (please ensure a stable connection environment when connecting to the internet)
• Troubling behavior that could affect other participants or make others feel unpleasant
• Actions that would obstruct battles and operations, such as hacking
• Registering with incorrect information or impersonating another player
• Using multiple Nintendo Accounts to participate in the same competition
• Intentionally manipulating wins and losses by using multiple devices or sets of save data (or collaborating with others to do so)
• Other actions that operation hosts determine to be inappropriate