Pokémon Legends: Z-A Kicks Off Ranked Battles with Exclusive Greninja Reward
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Pokémon trainers,prepare for battle! The first season of Pokémon Legends: Z-A ranked Battles is officially underway,offering a unique prospect to earn the coveted Greninjite item – a key to unlocking the powerful Mega greninja form. The competition is open to players of all skill levels. According to an official release, trainers who achieve ‘Rank K’ will receive greninjite, an item that “can’t be obtained through normal gameplay.” This exclusive reward underscores the competitive nature of the new mode.
Understanding the Ranked Battle Rewards System
Beyond the headline Greninjite reward, Pokémon Legends: Z-A‘s Ranked Battles offer a three-tiered system of rewards.Players will receive benefits simply for participating in battles, irrespective of outcome. Additional “promotion rewards,” including valuable training items like Mega Shards, are earned by advancing to higher ranks. “seasonal rewards” are distributed based on a player’s final ranking at the end of each season.
Here’s a breakdown of the seasonal rewards available in Season 1:
rank A
- Sport Ball ×3
- Gold Bottle Cap ×1
- Bottle cap ×3
- Seed of Mastery ×3
- Big nugget ×1
Rank B to Rank E
- Sport Ball ×2
- Gold Bottle cap ×1
- Bottle Cap ×2
- Seed of Mastery ×2
- Nugget ×2
Rank F to Rank K
- Bottle Cap ×1
- Seed of Mastery ×1
- Nugget ×2
Rank L to Rank R
- Seed of Mastery ×1
- Nugget ×1
Rank S and Below
Rewards not specified.
Getting Started with Ranked Battles
Participating in Pokémon Legends: Z-A Ranked Battles is straightforward.Trainers need to follow these steps:
- Launch your Pokémon Legends: Z-A game.
- Press the X Button to open the main menu.
- Select Link Play.
- Select Ranked Battles.
It’s critically important to note that an active Nintendo switch Online membership is required to access the Ranked Battles feature.
Eligible Pokémon and Battle Mechanics
The first season of Ranked Battles has specific rules regarding eligible pokémon. Trainers can register Pokémon from the lumiose Pokédex No. 001-227,with levels ranging from 1 to 100. However, all Pokémon will be automatically leveled to 50 during battles to ensure fair competition. Regional forms are permitted, but only one Pokémon of the same species can be used in a single battle.
Future Opportunities and Additional Content
For those who may miss out on the Greninjite reward this season, the developers have confirmed that the Mega Stone “is planned to be redistributed in future seasons.” Additionally, a separate distribution event for Pokémon Legends: Z-A has recently launched, offering further opportunities for players to expand their collections. More details on this event can be found in a related post.
Will you be participating in the first season of ranked battles? Let us know in the comments.
[source pokemon.com]
