Ranked Battles Z-A: Season 10 dates, rules and rewards

Quick summary

The 10th season of Ranked Battles in Pokémon Legends: Z-A already has clear dates and rules: 3-on teams from Level 1–100 adjusted to Level 50, 3-minute matches, and limits on items. In addition, megastones from previous seasons return, with rank-based rewards.

What matters most

The 10th Ranked Battles season for Pokémon Legends: Z-A offers a direct opportunity for anyone looking to gather megastones from earlier stages again. Knowing the rules helps you prepare your team before the competitive stretch begins.

In this guide you’ll find the dates, which Pokémon are included in the format, the equipment restrictions, and the rank-based rewards table, including rewards tied to the highest ranks.

Dates of Season 10 and the duration of each battle

The second season will run from April 23, 2025 (03:00 GMT-3) to May 13, 2025 (22:59 GMT-3).

Each battle lasts 3 minutes, so the pace and team efficiency matter from the very first turn.

Format: levels, teams, and roster limits

In Season 10, you play with:

Additionally, the format sets limits to prevent duplicate compositions. Two key controls are applied:

• Teams of 3 Pokémon
• Level 1 to 100, with automatic adjustment to Level 50
• Allowed Pokémon: those available in the Luminalia Pokédex from #001 to #227 and #231 and in the Dimensional Pokédex from #001 to #127, #131 and #132.
• Maximum 1 Pokémon per Pokédex number: you can’t have more than one Pokémon with the same Pokédex number.

Item restrictions and battle rules

During battles:

This affects team-building: even if multiple Pokémon can fulfill similar roles, you’ll need to diversify your equipment.

• Pokémon can carry equipped items.
• It’s not allowed for two Pokémon on the same team to hold the same item.

Returning megastones (and what ranks unlock them)

One of the most relevant changes is the return of megastones from previous seasons, allowing you to obtain them again in this season.

The megastones mentioned include:

In the rank rewards block, the exact point where you obtain each megastone is indicated.

• Blazikenite (mega evolves into Blaziken)
• Swampertite (mega evolves into Swampert)
• Sceptilite (mega evolves into Sceptile)
• Baxcaliburite (mega evolves into Baxcalibur)
• Chesnaughtite (mega evolves into Chesnaught)
• Delphoxite (mega evolves into Delphox)
• Greninjanite (mega evolves into Greninja)

Rank rewards at the end of the season

When the season ends, ranks grant different rewards. Here’s the breakdown of what you receive:

> Note: besides the ranks with megastones, the rewards table also considers other prizes for tiers (Golden/Silver Lids, Seeds of Mastery, and Nuggets), according to what’s shown in the original scheme.

How to participate: requirements and access to online mode

To join Ranked Battles, you need:

That unlock is obtained after completing main mission 3 of the game’s base story.

• Internet connection
• A Nintendo Switch Online subscription
• To have unlocked the online play option or having a connection

Practical tips to get ready before you start

With the rules above, the real preparation window comes down to three concrete decisions:

If you already have your candidates and gear sorted out, Season 10 is the time to measure performance and secure rank rewards, including the megastones listed.

• Choose 3 Pokémon that fit the specified Pokédexes and avoid repeating the same Pokédex number.
• Diversify items: if two Pokémon share the same item, the restriction prevents it.
• Adjust the plan to the pace: since battles last 3 minutes, the team must work consistently throughout the match.