Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Ranked Battles will receive no further updates after the start of the final season (Season 41) beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The final season of Ranked Battles (Season 41) will continue until the end of service.

Event Schedule

Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 04:00 UTC until end of service

Rankings and Rewards

There will be no final monthly rankings announced for this season, and no rewards will be given based on final rankings.

Battle Format

The final season of Ranked Battles (Season 41) will follow Regulation Set I. For more details, please visit the official website.

URL: https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/events/regulation-i/

What Are Ranked Battles?

Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Ranked Battles allow you to test your Trainer skills in head-to-head battles with players around the world. Each Trainer’s skill in battle is tracked by their rank, which changes based on the Trainer’s battle results. Trainers are matched up with other players of similar rank to ensure even competition.

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. nintendo.com/purchase-terms/

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

Players engaging in or exhibiting the following 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