This page explains how to unlock the Academy Ace Tournament in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
The Academy Ace Tournament is available after completing the Area Zero story and finishing the Gym Inspection for Chairman Geeta.
(1 of 2) Report back to Geeta at the academy.
Report back to Geeta at the academy. (left), Then answer her little questionnaire. (right)
After reporting the results of the inspection to Geeta at the Entrance Hall of Naranja/Uva Academy, she’ll follow you into your dormitory room. Next, she’ll ask you some questions about the Gym Leaders you rematched:
- Who was the easiest Gym Leader?
- Which Gym Leader left the strongest impression?
- Who was the hardest Gym Leader?
- Who was your favorite Gym Leader?
Feel free to answer honestly.
As a reward, you’ll receive a 
King’s Rock.
Geeta will leave, at which point you should rest at the bed.
Somehow, a whole week will go by. As you begin to leave your room, Nemona will come and grab you. Exit your room and select the Entrance Hall as your destination. Once there, speak to Nemona, who’s standing on the left side of the reception desk.
From now on, you can participate in the Academy Ace Tournament by speaking to the guy on the left side of the reception desk.
How does the Academy Ace Tournament Work?¶
(1 of 2) You can battle against students…
You can battle against students… (left), …as well as faculty staff! (right)
The Academy Ace Tournament is a single-elimination competition, consisting of four rounds. Your opponents include various students and faculty from Naranja/Uva Academy.
After entering the tournament, you cannot leave until you win all four rounds or lose. There are also no breaks between each round, but your Pokémon will be fully healed.
In the very first tournament, your opponents are fixed:
However, on subsequent attempts, your opponents will all be random.
Academy Ace Tournament Opponents¶
These are all the trainers you can battle in the tournament:
First, second and third round:
| Trainer | Possible Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Arven |  Greedent,  Cloyster, Scovillain, Toedscruel, Garganacl, Mabosstiff |
| Dendra |  Falinks, Paldean  Tauros (Fire), Paldean Tauros (Water),  Medicham,  Hawlucha,  Hariyama |
| Jacq |  Arcanine,  Lurantis,  Swalot,  Mudsdale,  Slowbro, Farigiraf |
| Miriam |  Hypno,  Pincurchin,  Sawsbuck,  Glalie,  Eelektross,  Toxapex |
| Penny |  Umbreon,  Vaporeon,  Jolteon,  Flareon,  Leafeon,  Sylveon |
| Raifort |  Zoroark,  Seviper,  Grumpig,  Lumineon,  Scizor,  Gengar |
| Saguaro |  Pachirisu,  Froslass,  Alomomola,  Vespiquen,  Goodra,  Hatterene |
| Salvatore |  Honchkrow,  Persian,  Palossand,  Glaceon,  Gothitelle,  Raichu |
| Tyme |  Lycanroc (Midday), Lycanroc (Midnight),  Drednaw,  Stonjourner,  Coalossal, Garganacl |
Fourth round:
| Trainer | Possible Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Clavell |  Oranguru,  Abomasnow,  Polteageist,  Amoonguss,  Gyarados,  Houndoom, Quaquaval, Skeledirge, Meowscarada |
| Geeta | Espathra,  Gogoat, Veluza,  Avalugg, Kingambit, Glimmora |
| Hassel |  Noivern,  Haxorus,  Dragalge,  Flapple,  Dragonite, Baxcalibur |
| Nemona | Lycanroc, Goodra, Dudunsparce, Orthworm, Pawmot, Skeledirge, Meowscarada, Quaquaval |
Academy Ace Tournament Rewards¶
(1 of 2) You’ll receive a special cap for winning the first tournament.
You’ll receive a special cap for winning the first tournament. (left), Afterwards, you can win mints, tera shards, etc. (right)
During your first tournament victory, you’ll receive a Sporty Cap (Pokémon League).
On subsequent victories, the reward you get is randomly selected from the table below:
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