Monster Rancher 2/Rank A

With the move to Rank A, expect enemies to have some stats that reach in the 500s. They hit harder, dodge harder and the monster types start to make a bit more sense (Kitty's Kato sub complements its Int and Speed stat nicely as well as adding in Kato's Phantom Claw skill). Taking advantage of their weaknesses is a good strategy in taking them down.

Invitational (Durahan)

 * Torble Sea Arena
 * 4wk February
 * 1 vs 1
 * 6000G
 * Double-Edged

Phoenix Cup

 * Papas Arena
 * 4wk April
 * Elimination - 4 Entries
 * Purse: 4000G

You are guaranteed a match against a Phoenix here in the final round, the difference being Volcane is bad-natured and Bernerd is good-natured. Before that, you square off with a Jill/Hare monster. Note that these opponents are exclusive to this cup and don't participate on other cups.

- Bigfoot hits hard. Don't relax yet once its down, as it has Grit.

IMA Chairman Cup (Spring)

 * ???? Arena
 * 3wk May
 * Elimination - 4 Entries
 * 3000G
 * Dino's Tail

Taurus Cup

 * Parepare Arena
 * 3wk May
 * Round Robin - 4 Entries
 * 5000G
 * Taurus Horn

Elimination Round Rank A

 * Torble Sea Arena
 * 4wk July
 * Round Robin - 4 Entries
 * 4000G

This tourney determines the IMA representative for the upcoming IMA-FIMBA Meet tourney next month. While other monsters can serve as representatives on the meet (on the ranks that you don't represent for), you are always guaranteed a fight with 3 specific monsters on this tourney.

Teromeann Cup

 * Torble Sea Arena
 * 1wk September
 * Round Robin - 4 Entries
 * 4000G
 * Teromeann

IMA Chairman Cup (Autumn)

 * Mandy Arena
 * 4wk November
 * Elimination - 4 Entries
 * 3000G
 * Pure Platina