Ranger Rank
In the Pokémon Ranger series, the Ranger Rank (Japanese: レンジャークラス Ranger Class) is a numerical rank that all Rangers have that shows their progression in their career. They begin at Rank 1 and are promoted through good work.
In practice, this is awarded after completing each numbered mission. By gaining higher ranks, features of the Capture Styler are unlocked.
Pokémon Ranger
At the start of Pokémon Ranger, only Grass, Fire, Water and Electric Poké Assists can be used, only four friend Pokémon can be obtained at a time and the Partner Gauge for Plusle and Minun's Discharge is at 1. Increasing rank allows for different Poké Assists, more friend Pokémon to be on standby at a time and the Partner Gauge to be extended.
| Rank | Unlock Requirement | Partner Gauge | Party Pokémon | Poké Assist Acquired |
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| 1 | Unlocked at the start | 1 | 4 | Water, Grass, Fire, Electric |
| 2 | Complete Mission 1: Escort the Professor | 1 | 4 | Fighting |
| 3 | Complete Mission 2: Fall City Case Log | 2 | 4 | Poison, Psychic |
| 4 | Complete Mission 3: Grimer Outbreak | 2 | 5 | Bug, Ground |
| 5 | Complete Mission 4: Where's Politoed? | 3 | 5 | Rock |
| 6 | Complete Mission 5: Clear the Rockfalls | 3 | 5 | Flying |
| 7 | Complete Mission 6: The Wayward Wanderer | 4 | 6 | Dark, Ghost |
| 8 | Complete Mission 7: Investigate the Factory! | 4 | 6 | Ice |
| 9 | Complete Mission 8: Aquamole to the North! | 5 | 6 | All Poké Assists available |
| 10 | Complete Mission 9: Hideout Infiltration | 5 | 7 | All Poké Assists available |
The ability to use the Dragonite Bus is awarded separate of rank but occurs after reaching Rank 7.
After gaining much experience, Rangers that show particularly strong abilities can earn the right to take friend Pokémon away from their natural habitats, which happens after the credits in the game.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
| Rank | Unlock Requirement | Friend Pokémon | Available Poké Assists | Power Charge |
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| 0 | After graduating from the Ranger School and becoming an Area Ranger. | 3 |  Normal  Water  Electric  Grass  Rock  Flying
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| 1 | Complete Mission 2: Investigate the Marine Cave! | 3 |  Bug
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| 2 | Complete Mission 3: Fight the Vien Forest Fire! | 3 |  Fire  Fighting
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| 3 | Complete Mission 5: Recover a Key from Sharpedo! | 4 |  Ground  Steel
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| 4 | Complete Mission 6: Seek the Origin of the Quake! | 4 |  Poison  Ghost  Psychic  Dark
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Power Charge is boosted by 1 level |
| 5 | Complete Mission 9: Support Sven at the Ruins! | 5 |  Ice  Dragon
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| 6 | Complete Mission 10: Get the Blue Gem! | 5 | All Poké Assists available | Power Charge can be readied in a shorter time |
| 7 | Complete Mission 11: Get the Red Gem! | 6 | All Poké Assists available | |
| 8 | Complete Mission 13: Reveal the Hideout's Secrets! | 6 | All Poké Assists available | Power Charge is boosted by 2 levels |
| 9 | Complete Mission 15: Protect Ranger Union HQ! | 7 | All Poké Assists available | |
| 10 | Complete Mission 16: Execute Operation Brighton! | 7 | All Poké Assists available |
After gaining Rank 4 Doduo becomes available for the Agility Field Move to be used.
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