Summary: Regulation Set I is now active for Scarlet & Violet Ranked Battles. It includes Pokémon from all three regional Pokédexes and a range of powerful Legendaries, offering trainers a wide pool of competitive options through August 31, 2025.
Regulation Set I for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Ranked Battles runs from May 1 to August 31, 2025, featuring all Paldea, Kitakami, and Blueberry Pokédex entries, plus select Legendaries.
The latest competitive format for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, Regulation Set I, officially began on May 1, 2025, and will run through August 31, 2025. This format will be used for official Ranked Battles and is a key component of the road to the 2025 World Championships.
Eligible Pokémon include
- Paldea Pokédex #001–400
- Kitakami Pokédex #001–200
- Blueberry Pokédex #001–242
Select special forms and Legendaries (e.g., Alolan, Galarian, Hisuian forms, and Pokémon like Mewtwo, Lugia, and Kyogre)
Teams may include up to two Restricted Legendary Pokémon, and all Pokémon will be auto-leveled to 50. The use of duplicate held items is not allowed, promoting balance and strategy.
This expanded eligibility pool offers trainers the chance to experiment with diverse team compositions while spotlighting many returning favorites in the competitive scene.
When did Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Regulation Set I begin?
- United States (West Coast): April 30, 2025, at 5:00 PM PDT
- United States (East Coast): April 30, 2025, at 8:00 PM EDT
- Europe (Berlin, Madrid, Paris): May 1, 2025, at 2:00 AM CEST
- India: May 1, 2025, at 5:30 AM IST
- China: May 1, 2025, at 8:00 AM CST
- Japan & South Korea: May 1, 2025, at 9:00 AM JST/KST
