Battle Stadium
The Battle Stadium (Japanese: バトルスタジアム Battle Stadium) is a feature of the Generation VIII Nintendo Switch core series games Pokémon Sword and Shield that allows players to participate in Link Battles over the internet. It is the successor to the Battle Spot in the Generation VI and VII games. To use the Battle Stadium, the Nintendo Switch Online subscription is required; no Pokémon Global Link account is required.
The available battle formats are Single Battles and Double Battles.
Ranked Battle
Ranked Battles (Japanese: ランクバトル Rank Battle) determine the player's ranking, which increases or decreases after each battle depending on whether the battle was won or lost and the rating of the opponent. Ratings are decreased at the end of each season before being carried over to the next season. Special Pokémon are prohibited. It replaces the Rating Battle feature of the Battle Spot.
Depending on the number of points the player has, the player can reach one of several ranks, which themselves belong to one of five tiers, as detailed in the table below:
Tier | Rank |
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Master Ball Tier | MAX |
Ultra Ball Tier | 10 |
Great Ball Tier | 7-9 |
Poké Ball Tier | 4-6 |
Beginner Tier | 1-3 |
Players can receive various items by meeting certain conditions.
Casual Battle
Casual Battles (Japanese: カジュアルバトル Casual Battle) allow players to freely battle other players online. Unlike Ranked Battles, players can use special Pokémon. It replaces the Free Battle feature of the Battle Spot.
Online Competitions
Official Competitions
Official Competitions (Japanese: 公式大会 Official Competition) are competitions held with special battles with different regulations and formats. It replaces the Online Competitions of the Battle Spot. Players can receive Championship Points from certain competitions to qualify for the World Championships.
Friendly Competitions
Friendly Competitions (Japanese: 仲間大会 Friend Competition) are competitions hosted by players.
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