Launched in March 2025, Ranked Matches replaced the old Emblem Events as Pokémon TCG Pocket’s main competitive mode. Each season, you climb from rank to rank against players of your level, with an emblem as a reward based on your final standing.
- 5ranks, from Beginner to Master Ball
- 4tiers in each rank
- +10points per win
- Top 1,000the summit of the Master Ball rank
The ranks
You start at the Beginner rank, then climb through the Poké Ball, Great Ball, Ultra Ball and finally Master Ball ranks. Each rank has four tiers. Too many losses can drop you back down.| Rank | Win | Loss | Streak bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | +10 points | no loss | Yes |
| Poké Ball | +10 points | −5 points | Yes |
| Great Ball | +10 points | −5 points | Yes |
| Ultra Ball | +10 points | −7 points | No |
| Master Ball | +10 points | −10 points | No |
Point table as recorded by Serebii. Special seasons may change it.
Win streaks
Up to the Great Ball rank, chaining wins earns extra points: +3 points on the second consecutive win, +6 on the third, +9 on the fourth and +12 from the fifth onward. It is the fastest way to leave the early ranks.The Master Ball rank
Once you reach the Master Ball rank, your position depends on the number of players with more points than you. The tiers become leaderboards: beyond Top 10,000, Top 10,000, Top 5,000 and Top 1,000. Each loss costs 10 points there: the slightest losing streak is costly.Seasons
A season accompanies each new expansion and generally lasts two to four weeks. Its name uses the expansion’s code: season B4a for Team Rocket’s Ambition (September 15 to 29, 2026), then season B4b SP for Deluxe Pack: Mega, in October 2026.- Ranked Matches open
They replace Emblem Events as the main competitive mode.
- Season A3
Celestial Guardians and the Alola Supporters reshuffle the cards.
- Season B1
The first season of Series B, with Mega Pokémon ex.
- Season B4a
Team Rocket’s Ambition.
- Season B4b SP
Bonus points and no point loss.
Rewards
At the end of the season, you receive an emblem matching the rank you reached, to display on your profile. Your first rank-ups can also unlock one-time rewards shown in the game.Preparing your deck for ranked
- Choose a consistent deck: a single Energy type, solid Basic Pokémon, two Professor’s Research and two Poké Ball.
- Have an answer to Mega Pokémon ex: a damage boost (Giovanni, Red, Korrina) to knock them out before they strike.
- Test in friendly battles before risking your points.
- Adapt to the season: each expansion brings new decks. Our guide to archetypes helps you recognize them.
