The Pokémon Company has officially announced the commencement of the final ranked battle season for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, bringing an end to a significant era in competitive play on the Nintendo Switch.
The final season is set to begin on April 1, 2026, according to a statement released via Serebii.net, a trusted resource for Pokémon news and updates.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, have served as the latest mainline entries in the acclaimed franchise since their release in November 2022. This last ranked battle season will operate under the Regulation I ruleset and is scheduled to continue until the game’s online servers are ultimately deactivated.
According to the announcement, there will be no further issuance of monthly rankings or distribution of ranking rewards once the final season begins.
This marks a pivotal change for the game's competitive scene, signaling the end of its official leaderboard and reward structure while still allowing players to engage in ranked battles until server shutdown. "The final season of ranked battles for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will begin April 1, 2026, and will follow the Regulation I ruleset for the duration of online play," the official statement outlines.
"This season will persist until online services for the game conclude.
Monthly ranking updates and ranking-based incentive rewards will no longer be provided moving forward." Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have been widely recognized for their innovations in open-world Pokémon gameplay on the Nintendo Switch platform.
Since launch, both titles achieved remarkable sales milestones, collectively surpassing 20 million units sold within their first year and maintaining strong engagement via regular ranked battle seasons and content updates.
The announcement of the final season marks the conclusion of over three years of active support for competitive play within the series' ninth generation. Players can participate in the last season’s battles via the Nintendo Switch online service until the servers are eventually shut down.
However, the discontinuation of monthly rankings and associated rewards means the longstanding framework for progression and competition will no longer be in effect.
The Pokémon Company and Game Freak have reiterated their gratitude to the global community of Trainers who supported and shaped the Scarlet and Violet competitive experience since launch. With the winding down of ranked play, fans are encouraged to engage in this final chapter of official competition.
As the Pokémon franchise looks to the future, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's legacy will endure as a milestone in Nintendo Switch game history and a testament to the enduring popularity of competitive Pokémon.
The final season is set to begin on April 1, 2026, according to a statement released via Serebii.net, a trusted resource for Pokémon news and updates.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, have served as the latest mainline entries in the acclaimed franchise since their release in November 2022. This last ranked battle season will operate under the Regulation I ruleset and is scheduled to continue until the game’s online servers are ultimately deactivated.
According to the announcement, there will be no further issuance of monthly rankings or distribution of ranking rewards once the final season begins.
This marks a pivotal change for the game's competitive scene, signaling the end of its official leaderboard and reward structure while still allowing players to engage in ranked battles until server shutdown. "The final season of ranked battles for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will begin April 1, 2026, and will follow the Regulation I ruleset for the duration of online play," the official statement outlines.
"This season will persist until online services for the game conclude.
Monthly ranking updates and ranking-based incentive rewards will no longer be provided moving forward." Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have been widely recognized for their innovations in open-world Pokémon gameplay on the Nintendo Switch platform.
Since launch, both titles achieved remarkable sales milestones, collectively surpassing 20 million units sold within their first year and maintaining strong engagement via regular ranked battle seasons and content updates.
The announcement of the final season marks the conclusion of over three years of active support for competitive play within the series' ninth generation. Players can participate in the last season’s battles via the Nintendo Switch online service until the servers are eventually shut down.
However, the discontinuation of monthly rankings and associated rewards means the longstanding framework for progression and competition will no longer be in effect.
The Pokémon Company and Game Freak have reiterated their gratitude to the global community of Trainers who supported and shaped the Scarlet and Violet competitive experience since launch. With the winding down of ranked play, fans are encouraged to engage in this final chapter of official competition.
As the Pokémon franchise looks to the future, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's legacy will endure as a milestone in Nintendo Switch game history and a testament to the enduring popularity of competitive Pokémon.
