Excited about Ranked mode in Pokémon Legends: Z-A Season 1? Here’s what you need to know about when it starts, what time you can jump in, and the rewards you can earn by climbing the ranks.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A feels quite different from Pokémon Legends: Arceus. It boasts a new setting and updated gameplay. Fortunately, we don’t have to wait for the game to release to learn all about it – the complete Pokédex and the game’s file size are already known.
The developer is also keen to keep you all up to date with Season 1 Ranked—and so are we!
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Season 1 Ranked Start Date
You can write down October 16 in your diary as the start date for Z-A Season 1’s Ranked mode.
Interestingly, the Ranked content will be available on the same day Pokémon Legends: Z-A launches! Most new games delay releasing major Season 1 content until after the initial release, but if you’re excited about Ranked play, you can start enjoying it right away.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Season 1 Ranked Times
Pokémon has revealed that 6:00 UTC is the official start time for Season 1 Ranked.
If you’re unsure how to convert from UTC to your local time, here’s a simple breakdown of what time it is in different parts of the world.
| Time Zone | Pokémon Legends: Z-A Season 1 Ranked Start Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 11:00 PM—October 15 |
| Central Time (CT) | 1:00 AM—October 16 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 2:00 AM—October 16 |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 7:00 AM—October 16 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 5:00 PM—October 16 |
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Season 1 Ranked Rewards
So far, we know you can earn a Greninjite for ranking up in Season 1.
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to earn rewards, and we’ll share more details when Season 1 begins. The more battles you fight and win, the greater your rewards will be!
The first ranked battle season for Pokémon Legends ZA starts on October 16th at 6:00 UTC! Climb the ranks to earn a Greninite, which will allow you to Mega Evolve your Greninja into Mega Greninja!
— Pokémon UK (@PokemonNewsUK) October 14, 2025
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