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Quick Start

Get your first ranked battle started in 5 minutes.

Prerequisites

  • CobbleRanked installed and server running
  • At least one arena configured
  • Two players with Pokemon teams

Starting a Ranked Battle

Player 1

  1. Open the ranked menu: /ranked
  2. Click “Join Queue” for your desired format (Singles/Doubles/Triples)
  3. Wait for matchmaking

Player 2

  1. Open the ranked menu: /ranked
  2. Click “Join Queue” for the same format
  3. Matchmaking will pair you together

Match Found

  1. Both players see “Match Found!” notification
  2. Click “Ready” within the time limit
  3. Both players are teleported to the arena
  4. Battle begins!

Battle Flow

Queue → Match Found → Ready Check → Team Selection → Lead Selection → Battle → Results

Team Selection (if enabled)

  • Select 3-6 Pokemon from your party for the battle
  • Time limit applies

Lead Selection (if enabled)

  • Choose which Pokemon to send out first
  • Opponent’s selection is hidden

During Battle

  • Use Cobblemon’s battle UI to select moves
  • Turn timer prevents stalling
  • Camera system provides cinematic view (toggle with /battlecamera toggle)

After Battle

  • ELO is updated based on result
  • Stats are recorded
  • Players return to their original positions

Casual Battles

For practice without affecting your rank:

/casual

Same flow as ranked, but no ELO changes.

Common Commands

CommandDescription
/rankedOpen ranked battle menu (stats, leaderboard, queue)
/casualOpen casual battle menu
/battlecamera toggleToggle battle camera on/off

Tips for New Players

  1. Practice in Casual - Get familiar with the system before ranked
  2. Check Blacklist - Some Pokemon/moves may be restricted
  3. Mind the Timer - Don’t take too long on turns
  4. Camera Toggle - Use /battlecamera toggle if you prefer manual camera

See Also