Pokémon Ranger/Ranger Ranks

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As you complete missions you go up in rank. As you go up in rank, you gain certain benefits like being able to use a new Poké Assist, gaining a bar to your partner gauge, or increasing the number of possible party Pokémon. Here is a list of the benefits of each rank:

Rank Partner Gauge Party Pokémon Poké Assist Gained
1 1 4 None
2 1 4 Fighting
3 2 4 Poison, Psychic
4 2 5 Bug, Ground
5 3 5 Rock
6 3 5 Flying
7 4 6 Dark, Ghost
8 4 6 Ice
9 5 6 None
10 5 7 None