Pokémon Legends: Z-A Season 5 Ranked Battles Announced—Earn Sceptilite Stone and More Exclusive Rewards on Nintendo Switch
The highly anticipated Pokémon Legends: Z-A is set to launch its Season 5 Ranked Battles, bringing a fresh wave of excitement and exclusive rewards to Nintendo Switch players.
Developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo, Pokémon Legends: Z-A continues to build on the acclaimed Pokémon franchise by offering new challenges and incentives for competitive battlers around the globe. According to the official announcement, Season 5 Ranked Battles will commence on January 8, 2026, and run through January 29, 2026.
Participants will have the opportunity to earn a variety of sought-after Mega Stones, including the Sceptilite stone, which becomes available upon reaching Rank S.
Other prizes include the Baxcalibrite at Rank V, Chesnaughtite at Rank W, Delphoxite at Rank X, and Greninjite at Rank Y. In a statement shared by the Pokémon Legends: Z-A team, the developers detailed key eligibility requirements and rule changes for the upcoming season.
"Eligible Pokémon range from Level 1 to Level 100, but all will be set to Level 50 during battles for balanced competition," the developers clarified.
To ensure fair play, only Pokémon found in the Lumiose Pokédex numbers 001-227 as well as the Hyperspace Pokédex numbers 00-127 and 132 may participate.
Each team is limited to one Pokémon per Pokédex number, and while Pokémon can hold items, duplicate held items are prohibited.
Battles will operate under a total time limit of three minutes. Pokémon Legends: Z-A has quickly established itself as one of the main pillars of competitive play on the Nintendo Switch, with each new season introducing expanded content and greater rewards for dedicated fans.
The announcement of the Sceptilite stone as a Rank S reward is expected to incentivize even more trainers to climb the leaderboards and test their skills against the best in the world. Since the game's release, Pokémon Legends: Z-A has continued to draw praise for its inventive gameplay, robust roster, and dynamic event structure.
With Season 5 just around the corner, players can prepare to embark on the next phase of Ranked Battles via the Nintendo eShop and keep up with updates through official Pokémon and Nintendo Direct channels. For those looking to make the most of Season 5, now is the perfect time to fine-tune strategies, assemble a qualifying team, and set sights on claiming the exclusive Sceptilite stone and other limited-time rewards.
Stay tuned for more detailed guides and event coverage as the Ranked Battles season unfolds.
Developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo, Pokémon Legends: Z-A continues to build on the acclaimed Pokémon franchise by offering new challenges and incentives for competitive battlers around the globe. According to the official announcement, Season 5 Ranked Battles will commence on January 8, 2026, and run through January 29, 2026.
Participants will have the opportunity to earn a variety of sought-after Mega Stones, including the Sceptilite stone, which becomes available upon reaching Rank S.
Other prizes include the Baxcalibrite at Rank V, Chesnaughtite at Rank W, Delphoxite at Rank X, and Greninjite at Rank Y. In a statement shared by the Pokémon Legends: Z-A team, the developers detailed key eligibility requirements and rule changes for the upcoming season.
"Eligible Pokémon range from Level 1 to Level 100, but all will be set to Level 50 during battles for balanced competition," the developers clarified.
To ensure fair play, only Pokémon found in the Lumiose Pokédex numbers 001-227 as well as the Hyperspace Pokédex numbers 00-127 and 132 may participate.
Each team is limited to one Pokémon per Pokédex number, and while Pokémon can hold items, duplicate held items are prohibited.
Battles will operate under a total time limit of three minutes. Pokémon Legends: Z-A has quickly established itself as one of the main pillars of competitive play on the Nintendo Switch, with each new season introducing expanded content and greater rewards for dedicated fans.
The announcement of the Sceptilite stone as a Rank S reward is expected to incentivize even more trainers to climb the leaderboards and test their skills against the best in the world. Since the game's release, Pokémon Legends: Z-A has continued to draw praise for its inventive gameplay, robust roster, and dynamic event structure.
With Season 5 just around the corner, players can prepare to embark on the next phase of Ranked Battles via the Nintendo eShop and keep up with updates through official Pokémon and Nintendo Direct channels. For those looking to make the most of Season 5, now is the perfect time to fine-tune strategies, assemble a qualifying team, and set sights on claiming the exclusive Sceptilite stone and other limited-time rewards.
Stay tuned for more detailed guides and event coverage as the Ranked Battles season unfolds.
