Academy Ace Tournament is the final part of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s post-game.

It’s a series of hard battles against some of the strongest trainers in the game and is also key to unlocking 6 star raids.

How to unlock Academy Ace Tournament in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Getting to the tournament can be a bit tricky, and the battles themselves are fierce, so here’s everything you need to know about theAcademy Ace TournamentsinPokemonScarlet and Violet.

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How to unlock Academy Ace Tournament: Complete the Gym rematches

Firstly, you need to complete the eight Gym rematches that open once you’ve become Champion of the Pokemon League. You can do these in any order, with all battles featuring around 65-73 level Pokemon.

How to unlock Academy Ace Tournament: All possible trainers

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When you first face the Academy Ace Tournament, you’ll face the same set of trainers as every other player, however following this, the trainers in the bracket are a random group from a selection of the toughest trainers in the game.

How to unlock Academy Ace Tournament in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

How to unlock Academy Ace Tournament in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

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