Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Ranked Battles Season 16 has begun - Global Challenge II Online Competition now open, finishes March 3rd at 11:59pm (UTC)

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Ranked Battles Season 16 has now begun, and will run through to March 31st, at 11:59pm (UTC). Battles for the Global Challenge 2024 II Online Competition, announced back in mid-February, have now also commenced, with the competition itself scheduled to run through to March 3rd, at 11:59pm (UTC). Both Season 16 and the Online Competition follow the current Regulation Set F format.

To start a Ranked Battle in Pokémon Scarlet or Violet, follow these steps in-game:

• Launch your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game.
• Open the X menu.
• Select Poké Portal.
• Select Battle Stadium.
• Select Ranked Battles.

Season 16 Rewards
Players will be matched up with other players of similar rank to ensure even competition. Players will need to finish at least one match with a win or loss season to be eligible for rewards at the end of the season. The Season 16 rewards include the following:

• Master Ball Tier
  • Bitter Herba Mystica x5
  • Friend Ball x1
  • Gold Bottle Cap ×1
  • Bottle Cap ×3
  • Ability Patch ×1
  • 300,000 League Points
• Ultra Ball Tier
  • Bitter Herba Mystica x2
  • Friend Ball x1
  • Gold Bottle Cap ×1
  • Bottle Cap ×1
  • Ability Patch ×1
  • 150,000 League Points
• Great Ball Tier
  • TM171 (Tera Blast) ×1
  • Bottle Cap ×1
  • Ability Capsule x1
  • 60,000 League Points
• Poké Ball Tier
  • TM171 (Tera Blast) x1
  • 20,000 League Points
• Beginner Tier
  • 10,000 League Points

Global Challenge 2024 II Online Competition
Entries are now closed for this competition, with registration having been open from February 22nd up to the commencement of battling. Trainers are limited to 15 matches per day, however any unused matches will be carried over to Trainer's limits for the next day of the competition. All qualifying Trainers who participate in and complete at least three battles during the event will receive the following as a participation reward, regardless of their win record.

• 100,000 League Points
• Gold Bottle Cap ×1
• Ability Patch ×1

To check rankings after the competition is over, follow these steps:

1. Launch your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game.
2. Open the X menu.
3. Select Poké Portal.
4. Select Battle Stadium.
5. Select Online Competitions.
6. Select Previous Results.

Regulation Set F Details
Regulation Set F is running through to April 30th, at 11:59pm (UTC). Under this Regulation Set, Trainers may use any Pokémon numbered 001-398 in the Paldea Pokédex or 001-200 in the Kitakami Pokédex, as well as Pokémon numbered 001-239 and 241-242 in the Blueberry Pokédex, that have been are caught, hatched, and obtained as gifts in either Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet, as well as Pokémon and Regional Forms from the following list that have been brought from Pokémon HOME.

• Raichu (Alolan Form)
• Meowth (Alolan and Galarian Forms)
• Persian (Alolan Form)
• Growlithe (Hisuian Form)
• Arcanine (Hisuian Form)
• Voltorb (Hisuian Form)
• Electrode (Hisuian Form)
• Weezing (Galarian Form)
• Articuno (Regular and Galarian Form)
• Zapdos (Regular and Galarian Form)
• Moltres (Regular and Galarian Form)
• Typhlosion (Hisuian Form)
• Sneasel (Hisuian Form)
• Raikou
• Entei
• Suicune
• Regirock
• Regice
• Registeel
• Latias
• Latios
• Uxie
• Mesprit
• Azelf
• Heatran
• Regigigas
• Cresselia
• Samurott (Hisuian Form)
• Lilligant (Hisuian Form)
• Zorua (Hisuian Form)
• Zoroark (Hisuian Form)
• Braviary (Hisuian Form)
• Cobalion
• Terrakion
• Virizion
• Tornadus (Incarnate and Therian Formes)
• Thundurus (Incarnate and Therian Formes)
• Landorus (Incarnate and Therian Formes)
• Sliggoo (Hisuian Form)
• Goodra (Hisuian Form)
• Avalugg (Hisuian Form)
• Decidueye (Hisuian Form)
• Perrserker
• Kubfu
• Urshifu (Single Strike Style and Rapid Strike Style)
• Regieleki
• Regidrago
• Glastrier
• Spectrier
• Wyrdeer
• Ursaluna
• Sneasler
• Enamorus (Incarnate and Therian Formes)

Pokémon may be entered at any level, but will be set to level 50 during matches. Pokémon may also be given Held Items, however no more than one copy of any item can be present on a player's team.

All battles are limited to 20 minutes total, including 7 minutes of time per player, with Turn Time and Preview Times of 45 and 90 seconds respectively.