The Pokémon Company Announces Final Ranked Battle Season for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
As the Pokémon series prepares for its next major release, The Pokémon Company has officially announced the upcoming conclusion of seasonal Ranked Battle content for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet on Nintendo Switch.
The decision, detailed by the developer in a recent statement, marks a significant transition for the competitive Pokémon community as the franchise looks ahead to the newly unveiled Pokémon Winds & Waves. The final phase for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Ranked Battles—officially dubbed "Season 41"—will commence on April 1, 2026.
According to The Pokémon Company, there will be no further updates following this season, and Rank Battles will cease to receive new content.
Season 41 is slated to continue until the servers for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet are eventually decommissioned.
During this period, trainers should note that monthly rankings and associated rewards will be discontinued. This wrap-up announcement arrives shortly after the close of Season 39 and the subsequent start of Season 40.
Players who participated in Season 39 can now claim their season-specific rewards.
Meanwhile, Season 40 began this month and is scheduled to run until March 31, 2026.
For competitors seeking detailed rules and regulations for the ongoing season, official rulesets are available through reputable sources including Serebii.net. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet first launched on the Nintendo Switch in November 2022, quickly achieving record-breaking sales and cementing its place as one of the best-selling entries in the mainline Pokémon series.
The titles received a notable free upgrade for the Nintendo Switch 2 in June 2023, enhancing performance and accessibility for players on the new hardware. The winding down of Ranked Battle support coincides with the reveal of Pokémon Winds & Waves, signaling the close of a successful competitive era for Scarlet & Violet.
As The Pokémon Company shifts its focus to the next generation, current trainers are encouraged to make the most of the remaining ranked seasons and to stay tuned for further updates on competitive play within Pokémon Winds & Waves.
The decision, detailed by the developer in a recent statement, marks a significant transition for the competitive Pokémon community as the franchise looks ahead to the newly unveiled Pokémon Winds & Waves. The final phase for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Ranked Battles—officially dubbed "Season 41"—will commence on April 1, 2026.
According to The Pokémon Company, there will be no further updates following this season, and Rank Battles will cease to receive new content.
Season 41 is slated to continue until the servers for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet are eventually decommissioned.
During this period, trainers should note that monthly rankings and associated rewards will be discontinued. This wrap-up announcement arrives shortly after the close of Season 39 and the subsequent start of Season 40.
Players who participated in Season 39 can now claim their season-specific rewards.
Meanwhile, Season 40 began this month and is scheduled to run until March 31, 2026.
For competitors seeking detailed rules and regulations for the ongoing season, official rulesets are available through reputable sources including Serebii.net. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet first launched on the Nintendo Switch in November 2022, quickly achieving record-breaking sales and cementing its place as one of the best-selling entries in the mainline Pokémon series.
The titles received a notable free upgrade for the Nintendo Switch 2 in June 2023, enhancing performance and accessibility for players on the new hardware. The winding down of Ranked Battle support coincides with the reveal of Pokémon Winds & Waves, signaling the close of a successful competitive era for Scarlet & Violet.
As The Pokémon Company shifts its focus to the next generation, current trainers are encouraged to make the most of the remaining ranked seasons and to stay tuned for further updates on competitive play within Pokémon Winds & Waves.
