Pokémon Legends: Z-A Season 6 Ranked Battles Rewards, Rules & How to Join
Ranked Battles Season 6 is officially coming to Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and this season isn’t just a routine ladder reset. With Swampertite locked behind Rank S and several popular Mega Stones returning as promotion rewards, Season 6 gives Trainers clear, practical reasons to jump back into competitive play—or try Ranked Battles for the first time.
The season runs from January 29, 2026, at 06:00 UTC to February 19, 2026, at 01:59 UTC, featuring fast-paced, four-player real-time battles inside the Z-A Battle Club.
Ranked Battles Season 6 Overview
Ranked Battles in Pokémon Legends: Z-A reward consistency more than perfection. You’ll earn points after every match, climb steadily from Rank Z to Rank A, and unlock items that directly support team building and long-term progression.
What makes Season 6 stand out is its reward focus. Instead of experimental rules or format changes, this season emphasizes access to Mega Evolution resources—including Swampertite and returning Mega Stones—alongside staples like Exp. Candy, Bottle Caps, and Mega Shards. Even low-intensity participation can meaningfully improve your roster.
Season 6 Schedule and Battle Format
Event Schedule
Start: January 29, 2026, at 06:00 UTC
End: February 19, 2026, at 01:59 UTC
Each Ranked Battle has a total time limit of 3 minutes, encouraging decisive positioning and efficient move usage rather than drawn-out engagements.
Key Rewards in Ranked Battles Season 6
Swampertite and Returning Mega Stones
The headline reward for Season 6 is Swampertite, earned upon reaching Rank S. In addition, several Mega Stones return as promotion rewards at higher ranks, including:
Greninjite
Delphoxite
Chesnaughtite
Baxcalibrite
Sceptilite
These Mega Stones are not normally obtainable through standard gameplay and are distributed gradually as you climb the Ranked ladder.
If you want to speed up team preparation—especially for Ranked play—you can also check out our Pokémon Legends: Z-A held items for training items and Mega Shard resources.
Eligible Pokémon and Team Rules
Eligible Pokémon
Lumiose Pokédex: No. 001–232
Hyperspace Pokédex: No. 001–132
Pokémon from Lv. 1 to Lv. 100 can be registered, but all Pokémon are automatically set to Lv. 50 during Ranked Battles.
Each team may only include one Pokémon per species, meaning duplicate Pokémon aren’t allowed—even if they’re different forms or evolution stages.
Restricted Legendary Pokémon
Only one of the following special Pokémon may be included on your team:
Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Mewtwo, Kyogre, Groudon, or Rayquaza
Held Item Restrictions
Pokémon are allowed to hold items during Ranked Battles. However, duplicate held items are not permitted, so item selection plays a meaningful role in team composition.
Ranked Battles Rewards Explained
Ranked Battles offer three reward types:
Battle rewards are granted after every match, win or lose.
Promotion rewards are earned when you advance to a new rank.
Season rewards are based on the rank you finish with when Season 6 ends.
Promotion and battle rewards include items like Exp. Candy, Bottle Caps, Gold Bottle Caps, and Mega Shards. Mega Shards can later be exchanged for Mega Stones at Quasartico Inc. after sufficient story progress.
Season rewards follow the familiar Ranked Battles structure used in previous seasons, with higher ranks earning premium items and lower ranks still receiving participation rewards—as long as at least one match is completed.
How to Start Ranked Battles in Pokémon Legends: Z-A
To enter Ranked Battles:
1. Launch Pokémon Legends: Z-A
2. Press the X Button to open the main menu
3. Select Link Play
4. Choose Ranked Battles
You’ll be matched with Trainers from around the world in real time.
Important Notes for Season 6
Your rank will not decrease during the season
All players reset to Rank Z at the start of a new season
You can only hold one of each Mega Stone
Mega Stones earned through Ranked Battles do not count toward Mega Evolution Pokédex completion
A Nintendo Switch Online membership and stable internet connection are required to participate.
Is Ranked Battles Season 6 Worth Playing?
If you care about Mega Evolution, competitive optimization, or simply improving your team efficiently, Ranked Battles Season 6 is absolutely worth your time. With Swampertite positioned as a clear Rank S milestone and multiple Mega Stones returning, this season rewards both steady participation and dedicated ladder climbing.
Whether you’re pushing for higher ranks or just playing a few matches for season rewards, Season 6 offers meaningful progression without requiring full competitive commitment.
Good luck in the Z-A Battle Club—and see how far you can climb.
