Pokémon Legends: Z-A is rapidly approaching a new season in Ranked, with Season 3 offering a fresh batch of rewards, including the long-awaited addition of another Mega Pokémon.
Ranked in Pokémon Legends: Z-A has proven to be a controversial mechanic, with some Mega Pokémon being locked behind reaching designated ranks in the mode, but tweaks have been made to lower the requirements and allow for more players to gain the exclusive rewards.
Season 3 is now right around the corner and Insider Gaming has all the details on when the season kicks off, along with the rewards available to earn.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Season 3 Ranked Start Date
Season 3 of Ranked in Pokémon Legends: Z-A begins on November 27, following the conclusion of Season 2 Ranked.
The end date has also been revealed, with Season 3 drawing to a close on December 18. Due to the dates covering the release period for the Mega Dimension DLC, it’s expected there will be some restrictions on useable Pokémon and any Pokémon caught in the DLC are unlikely to be able to be used.
However, Zygarde will be useable in Season 3 of Ranked for the first time.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Season 3 Ranked Start Times
Start times for Season 3 have not been officially announced, but it’s expected to kick off at 6 AM UTC on November 27—the same time that previous seasons have begun.
The table below shows a breakdown of exactly when you can expect Season 3 of Ranked in Pokémon Legends: Z-A to begin in your time zone.
| Time Zone | Season 3 Ranked Start Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 11 PM – Nov. 26 |
| Central Time (CT) | 1 AM – Nov. 27 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 2 AM – Nov. 27 |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 6 AM – Nov. 27 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 4 PM – Nov. 27 |
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Season 3 Ranked Rewards
The biggest reward available in Season 3 Ranked in Legends: Z-A is Chesnaughtite, the item required to unlock Mega Chesnaught in the game.
Chesnaughtite is the final Mega Stone locked behind ranked participation in the base game of Legends: Z-A, following Greninjite and Delphoxite, but we already know Mega Baxcalibur from the Mega Dimension DLC will be locked behind Ranked participation in a future season.
Additional rewards available during Season 3 of Ranked are expected to include Rare Candies, EXP. Candies, and Held Items for Pokémon.
How do you feel about some Mega Evolution Pokémon being locked behind Ranked participation in Legends: Z-A? Share your thoughts in the Insider Gaming Discord.
For more Pokémon, check out the release details for the Ascended Heroes TCG set, and find out how to get Rare Candy in Pokémon TCG Pocket.
