Pokemon Legends: Z-A continues to build upon its legacy on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, as Game Freak announces the start of Ranked Battles Season 5.
This new season promises to bring fresh excitement and enticing rewards for competitive players, further establishing the game's appeal in the expanding Pokemon franchise. Ranked Battles Season 5 is officially scheduled to launch on January 7 and will run until January 28.
Designed to reward both seasoned competitors and newcomers, the season offers an array of unique items and prizes tied to player achievements within the ranks. A major highlight of this season is the highly coveted Sceptilite, a Mega Stone required to Mega Evolve Sceptile into Mega Sceptile.
According to official materials from Game Freak, Sceptilite is exclusively awarded to players who achieve Rank S by the end of the season.
This rare reward is not accessible through standard gameplay, emphasizing its value for top competitors. Additionally, the return of several popular Mega Stones such as Greninjite, Delphoxite, Chesnaughtite, and Baxcalibrite has been confirmed.
These items will be distributed as promotional rewards for achieving ranks from Y through V, ensuring that a broader range of participants can fall in line for valuable upgrades. Participation in Ranked Battles is encouraged for all Trainers, as each battle concludes with a guaranteed reward.
Moreover, advancing to higher ranks comes with promotion rewards, which often include essential items to enhance and train Pokemon.
At the season's conclusion, players will receive season rewards based on their final ranking, giving all participants a reason to stay engaged throughout the period. Here is a concise breakdown of the Rewards based on rank for Season 5: - **Rank A**: 3 Gold Bottle Caps, 5 Bottle Caps, 3 Seeds of Mastery, 1 Big Nugget - **Ranks B–E**: 2 Gold Bottle Caps, 3 Bottle Caps, 2 Seeds of Mastery, 2 Nuggets - **Ranks F–I**: 1 Gold Bottle Cap, 2 Bottle Caps, 1 Seed of Mastery, 2 Nuggets - **Ranks J–M**: 1 Bottle Cap, 1 Seed of Mastery, 2 Nuggets - **Ranks N–R**: 1 Seed of Mastery, 1 Nugget - **Rank S and Below**: 1 Nugget Since its release, Pokemon Legends: Z-A has maintained a strong presence on Nintendo Switch and the new Switch 2, with regular seasonal content keeping the community engaged.
The integration of competitive rewards, such as Sceptilite, underscores Game Freak's continued commitment to rewarding player achievement and fostering a dynamic online ecosystem. For additional updates and the latest news about Pokemon Legends: Z-A on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, stay tuned to our coverage.
This new season promises to bring fresh excitement and enticing rewards for competitive players, further establishing the game's appeal in the expanding Pokemon franchise. Ranked Battles Season 5 is officially scheduled to launch on January 7 and will run until January 28.
Designed to reward both seasoned competitors and newcomers, the season offers an array of unique items and prizes tied to player achievements within the ranks. A major highlight of this season is the highly coveted Sceptilite, a Mega Stone required to Mega Evolve Sceptile into Mega Sceptile.
According to official materials from Game Freak, Sceptilite is exclusively awarded to players who achieve Rank S by the end of the season.
This rare reward is not accessible through standard gameplay, emphasizing its value for top competitors. Additionally, the return of several popular Mega Stones such as Greninjite, Delphoxite, Chesnaughtite, and Baxcalibrite has been confirmed.
These items will be distributed as promotional rewards for achieving ranks from Y through V, ensuring that a broader range of participants can fall in line for valuable upgrades. Participation in Ranked Battles is encouraged for all Trainers, as each battle concludes with a guaranteed reward.
Moreover, advancing to higher ranks comes with promotion rewards, which often include essential items to enhance and train Pokemon.
At the season's conclusion, players will receive season rewards based on their final ranking, giving all participants a reason to stay engaged throughout the period. Here is a concise breakdown of the Rewards based on rank for Season 5: - **Rank A**: 3 Gold Bottle Caps, 5 Bottle Caps, 3 Seeds of Mastery, 1 Big Nugget - **Ranks B–E**: 2 Gold Bottle Caps, 3 Bottle Caps, 2 Seeds of Mastery, 2 Nuggets - **Ranks F–I**: 1 Gold Bottle Cap, 2 Bottle Caps, 1 Seed of Mastery, 2 Nuggets - **Ranks J–M**: 1 Bottle Cap, 1 Seed of Mastery, 2 Nuggets - **Ranks N–R**: 1 Seed of Mastery, 1 Nugget - **Rank S and Below**: 1 Nugget Since its release, Pokemon Legends: Z-A has maintained a strong presence on Nintendo Switch and the new Switch 2, with regular seasonal content keeping the community engaged.
The integration of competitive rewards, such as Sceptilite, underscores Game Freak's continued commitment to rewarding player achievement and fostering a dynamic online ecosystem. For additional updates and the latest news about Pokemon Legends: Z-A on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, stay tuned to our coverage.
