Ranked Season 3 Details for Pokémon Legends: Z-A - New Rewards & Rules

Season 3 of Pokémon Legends: Z-A Ranked Battles has been revealed! This season is the first time trainers will be able to get Chesnaughtite (needed to Mega Evolve Chesnaught) as well as the rare and Safari Ball! Here are the details for climbing through the ranks to get rewards.

Also, friendly reminder that these ranked battles are pretty casual, you cannot lose points so keep trying to climb the ranks! We have a guide on how to train up your favorite Pokémon in Legends: Z-A to get you ready! Also, if you missed Delphoxite and Greninjite, they'll still be given out as rewards!

We'll be sure to update when we know more about Battle Rewards. In Season 2 there was a chance to get Apriballs and Dream Balls just from battling or getting first place. Hopefully that continues with Season 3.

Ranked Battles Season 3 Schedule

November 27, 2025 (06:00 UTC) to December 18, 2025 (01:59 UTC)

Season 3 Rewards

Battle Rewards are given at the end of each battle, regardless of a win or loss. You'll be rewarded each match with items like Mega Shards and other items useful in training, like Vitamins and Exp. Candies.

Promotion Rewards are given whenever you rise in rank. The promotion reward for Rank S is Chesnaughtite. You'll receive a Delphoxite stone at Rank V and a Greninjite stone at Rank Y (if you do not have these stones already from previous seasons). You will also get items similar to those given as Battle Rewards.

Season Rewards are given at the end of the season based on the rank that you reach. Note that Safari Balls are available to anyone who reaches Rank E or higher. Here are the full rewards:

Season 3 End Rewards

Rank A

• Safari Ball ×3
• Gold Bottle Cap ×1
• Bottle Cap ×3
• Seed of Mastery ×3
• Big Nugget ×1

Ranks B–E

• Safari Ball ×2
• Gold Bottle Cap ×1
• Bottle Cap ×2
• Seed of Mastery ×2
• Nugget ×2

Ranks F–K

• Bottle Cap ×1
• Seed of Mastery ×1
• Nugget ×2

Ranks L–R

• Seed of Mastery ×1
• Nugget ×1

Rank S and Below

• Nugget ×1

Battle Format Highlights

There are a few rule changes, particularly on what Pokémon are allowed.

Zygarde is now eligible for Ranked Battles, as are all Pokémon from Lumiose Pokédex #001-231 including regional forms.

There is also a restriction now, you can only have one of Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, or Diancie per team.