Pokemon Legends: Z-A Ranked Season 5 Brings Mega Sceptile, But There is a Catch
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Ranked Battles Season 5 for Pokemon Legends: Z-A starts on January 7, offering the Sceptilite Mega Stone for reaching rank S, though the base Sceptile requires the Mega Dimension DLC.
Competitive Pokemon players are getting a fresh incentive to queue up next week. Game Freak has officially dated Ranked Battles Season 5 for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, which kicks off on January 7 at 10pm PST and runs through January 28. The big draw this time around is the debut of the Sceptilite, the special item required to unlock Mega Sceptile for the iconic Generation 3 grass starter.
Securing the new Mega Stone will require climbing the competitive ladder. Players need to hit rank S during the three week window to claim the reward. While reaching rank S is expected to be relatively accessible for most active competitors, the catch lies in accessing the base Pokemon itself. Sceptile was introduced to the game via the Mega Dimension DLC, meaning players who skipped the add on cannot encounter it through standard gameplay.
Locking competitive rewards behind paid expansions always sparks a lively debate in the community about accessibility versus endgame incentives. For those already diving into the DLC and grinding the competitive ladder, this update keeps the post-launch engagement loop spinning. As reported by Game Rant, the upcoming season gives dedicated players a clear target as the competitive scene continues to evolve.
Tags: Pokemon, Nintendo, Gaming News, Competitive Gaming, DLC
Original article: Game Rant