Get ready to dust off those virtual trainers and step into the pixelated arena, because a new season of ranked battles is on the horizon! Yes, it’s that time again—Season 2 of those delightful Pokémon battles known for their intense drama and the parade of overworked fingers on controllers. Let’s dig into what thrilling (and possibly slightly ridiculous) rewards await!
When’s the Showdown?
Hold on to your Poké Balls and mark calendars! The second season kicks off on Thursday, 6 November 2025, at an ungodly hour of 06:00 UTC, and wraps up on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, at 05:59 UTC. No peaks for sleeping comes with this competition. Get ready for the grand debut of Mega Delphox, the latest in “why does my Pokémon look like that?” designs!
Prize Parade: What’s in the Goodie Bag?
Fancy shiny rewards are always a good motivator, like dangling a carrot in front of a very confused creature. This time around, the rewards include some exclusive Poké Balls (because those are obviously in short supply in the game world) and some rare training items, such as the ever-elusive Gold Bottle Cap. It’s like finding gold doubloons, but with more pixels!
For anyone who felt the deep-rooted pain of missing out on Greninjite—the Magical Mega Stone for our suave, water-dodging friend—don’t fret! Season 2 has got your back, making it available once again. Just what every trainer needs, right? More stones for evolving more Pokémon into increasingly confusing forms!
Season 2 Rewards Breakdown
Now, prepare to be dazzled by the oh-so-special rewards for each rank. Because what’s a competition without detailed tiers to signify just how much a player has ‘earned’ their glory?
Rank A
- Dream Ball ×3
- Gold Bottle Cap ×1
- Bottle Cap ×3
- Seed of Mastery ×3
- Big Nugget ×1
Rank B to Rank E
- Dream 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
- Nugget ×1
How to Bag Mega Delphox?
- Players must reach Rank S to snag the coveted Mega Delphoxite. Just a few wins and some enthusiastic button mashing is likely all it takes to grab it!
And, as if the excitement wasn’t already bursting at the seams, there’s a bonus—Greninjite will rear its handsome head again, rewarded to those daring souls reaching Rank Y. Because why not collect stones like there’s some sort of rock or mineral museum waiting at the end of this journey?
Eligible Pokémon for the Mega Showdown
According to the powers that be, only the Lumiose Pokédex No. 001–229 can take part. So, ensuring a mix of nostalgia and a hive of exciting new faces! Just a reminder, all Pokémon will temporarily be zoomed to the ever-fun level of 50 for battles. Regional forms? Sure! But don’t get too ambitious—one Pokémon per species in battle!
And let’s not forget about Zygarde—no entry for this guy. Sorry, Zygarde, maybe next season when everyone’s had their fill of baffling forms!
