Ranked Battles Season M-1 is now underway in Pokémon Champions. Compete in Single or Double Battles using Regulation Set M-A between April 8 and May 13, 2026, to earn rank-based rewards.
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Ranked Battles Season M-1 is now underway in Pokémon Champions, running from April 8 to May 13, 2026. Players can compete in Single and Double Battles using Regulation Set M-A to earn end-of-season rewards. To qualify for rewards, participants must complete at least one match with a win or a loss. The Champion Tier and top Master Ball Tier ranks will open on April 15.
Ranked Battles Season M-1 is now underway. You can try taking on Ranked Battles by going to Battle in your game, and then selecting Ranked Battles.
The Champion Tier and Rank 1 through Rank 3 of the Master Ball Tier will be opened on Wednesday, April 15—one week after the start of the season.
Ranked Battles Season M-1 will follow Regulation Set M-A.
Of the Pokémon available in Pokémon Champions, only the Pokémon displayed in the official eligibility list are eligible to participate.
When a season ends, you can receive rewards based on the rank you reached or the placement you achieved.
You must finish at least one match with a win or loss during the season to be eligible for rewards.
In Ranked Battles, you can face off against other Trainers from around the world in the Single Battle or Double Battle format. Each season is a new chance to compete!
You’ll move up or down through the ranks based on the number of wins and losses you accumulate. If you reach the Master Ball Tier, you’ll then compete with your fellow Trainers for your final placement, which is based on your rating.
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