Everything you need to know before Ranked Battles Season 6 begins
Ranked Battles Season 6 is coming soon to Pokémon Legends Z-A, giving Trainers a new opportunity to test their skills while earning exclusive rewards. Alongside valuable training items, this season will introduce Swampertite—a Mega Stone that cannot normally be obtained through standard gameplay—making Season 6 especially appealing for competitive players and collectors alike.
Below, we break down everything you need to know about Pokémon Legends Z-A Ranked Battles Season 6 ahead of its launch, including eligible Pokémon, available Mega Stone rewards, rank-based prizes, and how to participate once the season begins.
Ranked Battles Season 6 follows the release of the Pokémon Legends Z-A 2.0.1 update, which players must install in order to participate once the season goes live.
Ranked Battles Season 6 Overview
Shortly after the Pokémon Legends Z-A 2.0.1 update, The Pokémon Company revealed new details about Ranked Battles Season 6, offering Trainers a fresh opportunity to sharpen their skills in competitive online play.
Season 6 introduces new promotional rewards, including Swampertite, and is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 5:59 p.m. PST.
Promotional Mega Stones
Mega Stones returning as promotional rewards for Ranked Battles Season 6 include:
- Greninjite
- Delphoxite
- Chesnaughtite
- Baxcalibrite
- Sceptileite
Pokémon Eligibility
Eligible Pokémon for Pokémon Legends Z-A Ranked Battles Season 6 include Lumiose Pokédex No. 1–232 and Hyperspace Pokédex No. 1–132. Regardless of the level of the Pokémon you’ve registered, all Pokémon will automatically be set to Level 50 during online battles.
Additionally, one of the following special Pokémon may be included on your team:
- Xerneas
- Yveltal
- Zygarde
- Mewtwo
- Kyogre
- Groudon
- Rayquaza
Held Item Rules
Pokémon are allowed to hold items during Ranked Battles; however, duplicate held items are not permitted on a team of three Pokémon.
Season Rewards
Rank A
- Gold Bottle Cap ×3
- Bottle Cap ×5
- Seed of Mastery ×3
- Big Nugget ×1
Rank B–E
- Gold Bottle Cap ×2
- Bottle Cap ×3
- Seed of Mastery ×2
- Nugget ×2
Rank F–I
- Gold Bottle Cap ×1
- Bottle Cap ×2
- Seed of Mastery ×1
- Nugget ×2
Rank J–M
- Bottle Cap ×1
- Seed of Mastery ×1
- Nugget ×2
Rank N–R
- Seed of Mastery ×1
- Nugget ×1
Rank S and Below
- Nugget ×1
How to Start a Ranked Battle
Once Ranked Battles Season 6 begins, you can start a ranked battle by following these steps:
- Launch Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
- Press the X Button to open the main menu.
- Select Link Play.
- Select Ranked Battles.
How to Receive Season Rewards
After completing at least one match—win or lose—during Season 6, players will be eligible to receive seasonal rewards.
To claim rewards after the season ends:
- Launch Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
- Press the X Button to open the main menu.
- Select Link Play.
- Select Ranked Battles.
Do you need the 2.0.1 update to play Ranked Battles Season 6?
Yes. Players must be on version 2.0.1 or later to access Ranked Battles Season 6 once it begins and to earn seasonal rewards.
Good luck to all Trainers preparing to compete when Ranked Battles Season 6 launches!
About the Author
Scott (Scotty) Greenhalgh is the founder and owner of Input Lag, an independent Nintendo-focused publication. Scotty brings a player-first perspective informed by years of hands-on experience with Nintendo games to his reviews, rankings, and editorial coverage. His writing focuses on how games feel to play, their long-term value, and the impact Nintendo’s creative and business decisions have on players.
Outside of Input Lag, he also creates Pokémon-focused content online under the name Gr3atScotty.
