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  • New site, who dis? PPL Patch Notes?!

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  • PPL East 2025 Leader photo

    A huge thank you again to everyone who participated this year at PPL East 2025! Thank you to our amazing Gym Leaders and challengers alike for participating in yet again another wonderful weekend of Pokemon-ing! Without you, we would have no PPL. Hope to see everyone again in 2026!

  • Champion: Titania, Fae Queen of Il Mheg!

    Titania, Fae Queen of Il Mheg!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    Titania hails from a land of rainbows and enchantments, holding court with her subjects. Recently a traveler informed her of the PAX Pokémon League and its veritable challengers. Leaving a precious sapling in her stead, she has brought her most powerful subjects to test the mettle of the PPL.

    Steel yourself against Fae tricks to earn your place in the Hall of Fame!

  • Elites: Charlemagne Lockhart- the Stylishly Coiffed, Mehnit- the Feather Commander, Robin- the Rainy Day Weatherwoman, and Wilford- the Cranky Old Man!

    Charlemagne Lockhart, the Stylishly Coiffed!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles

    Charlemagne has always been known for his long, flowing locks. Once he became a rising star in the PAX Pokémon League, Pokémon with fashionable manes of their own flocked to his side. With his trusted Leavanny as a stylist, he never fails to dazzle!

    Trim Charlemagne’s team down to size to win the Rad Hair Emblem!


    Mehnit, the Feather Commander!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    Mehnit is a member of the Grey Wardens. They are responsible for the training of the order’s legendary Flying-type Pokémon. From the distant Anderfels, they have come to PAX to recruit the strongest of trainers to their ancient battle.

    Prove you can weather the storm to earn the Griffon Emblem!


    Robin, the Rainy Day Weatherwoman!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    Robin has been reporting the local weather for years, but her forecast is always the same: rain, rain, rain. She would love a little sun, or snow, even a sandstorm would be something different. Nevertheless, she and her trusty Pelipper will always be there to tell that you it’s definitely going to rain. Again.

    Turn Robin’s seven-day forecast against her with a leaf or thunder storm to earn the Drizzle Emblem!


    Wilford, the Cranky Old Man!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    Wilford has been a Pokémon trainer for as long as he can remember, and while he tries to keep up with the times, he doesn’t always succeed. All the newfangled Dynamax-this and Tera-that has his head spinning, so he’s joined up with the PAX Pokémon League to remind all you young’ns about the simpler times, when all we had was 151 Pokémon, and we LIKED it!

    Show Wilford your youthful energy to earn the Elder Emblem!

  • Elites: Aidan- the Scientist, Deep Freeze- the Chillingly Cool Ninja, Wave- the Energetic Eclectic, and Donkey Kong, the Bonanza Connoisseur!

    Aidan, the Scientist!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    Aidan has long been a fan of science. In school, he would always enjoy studying the different subjects and findings of science and would later go on to study them in college. He brings his love of science to battles against others at PAX East.

    Study the different fields of science to earn the STEM Emblem!


    Deep Freeze, the Chillingly Cool Ninja!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles

    Hailing from a village near the summit of Mount Cool, Deep Freeze is a ninja with only one goal: to freeze all challengers on their way to face the champion. Don’t let his chill demeanor fool you – he and his Ice-type Pokémon are waiting for you to slip up, and come bearing down on you with the full force of a ground-quaking avalanche.

    Prove yourself in the heat of battle, steel your nerves, and rock the competition to earn the Peak of Coolness Emblem!!


    Wave, the Energetic Eclectic!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles

    Legends say Wave wields the power to control electricity at will from visiting the far away region of New Wirral. While others say he is just some dreamer with a fascination of tinkering with electrical currents to see their various effects. Whatever his story might be, Wave has that spark while battling that should not be taken lightly.

    Neutralize Wave’s Electric team with Ground type attacks to secure the Charged Up Emblem!


    Donkey Kong, the Bonanza Connoisseur!

    BATTLE STYLE: Doubles

    He’s the leader of the bunch, you know him well! He has finally arrived at PAX to kick some tail! With his band of Kongs, he will take on all challengers! DK, Donkey Kong! DK, Donkey Kong is here!

    Defeat the Kong gauntlet to earn the Golden Banana Emblem!

  • Leaders: Whispra and Nox- the Protective Parents, and Andras and Azura- Taking Fight or Flight!

    Whispra and Nox, the Protective Parents!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    If a quiet little boy offers you a badge made of gold, be careful lest the rest of your story go untold. A mother’s Bitter Malice howls if you stray into her gaze, beware the clever father doesn’t catch you in a Daze. Don’t be fooled by their kit’s sweet little tricks or Whispra and Nox will make your end quick.

    Don’t succumb to fear or awe, show Whispra and Nox that you can battle fang and claw to earn the Mischief Badge!


    Andras and Azura, Taking Fight or Flight!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles, Multi

    Andras is the one center stage to take on every challenger with ferocity. Meanwhile, Azura has been freely within the clouds. Don’t be amiss- Azura will always swoop in to remind Andras that listening to your natural instinct will lead to victory.

    Shock Azura and Andras with the perfect storm to earn the Whipping Winds Badge!

  • Leaders: Jax- the Wisdom of Fire, and Kenny- the Pokémon Pocket Enthusiast!

    Jax, the Wisdom of Fire!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles

    “! Kiai! You’ve come all the way to Pax to Battle me, Fine let us see your fiery spirit. Can you burn hot enough to overcome my flames or will your flames become embers?”

    Drench or bury Jax’s fiery passion to win the Sunshine Badge!


    Kenny, the Pokémon Pocket Enthusiast!

    BATTLE STYLE: Non-Battling

    There’s a brand new way to enjoy Pokémon Battles! Pokémon TCG Pocket is the newest craze sweeping the world. With its Free2Play friendly model and fast paced gameplay, trainers from all over have begun collecting cards and building decks. Do you have what it takes to sling cards with the best?

    Pull some good cards, bring your best deck, and beat Kenny and earn the Sealed Pack Badge!

  • Leaders: Oscar- King of the Pirates, Nikolo- the Tropical Tourist, and Bob- the Patty Master!

    Oscar, King of the Pirates!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    Oscar, King of the Pirates has just finished a long journey at sea with his trusty sidekick the Blue Mew! Ahoy! It’s time to battle! Use your best moves to win the Pirate Badge!

    Defeat Oscar and his pirate crew to make them walk the plank and earn the Pirate Badge!


    Nikolo, the Tropical Tourist!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    Dragonite took a short vacation to the Alola region to destress from his normal life. What he did not expect was to be immediately invited into the culture and family gaining a local name of Nikolo. He ate the amazing food, saw some of the most amazing sights of nature, and just felt at home. When it was time to leave, he was assured that he would always be a part of their family, or Ohana. He has vowed to bring this home to the PPL to invite all challengers to join the PPL Family.

    Overwhelm Nikolo’s Pokémon like a roaring wave to earn the Ohana Badge!


    Bob, the Patty Master!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    The ocean’s most optimistic fry cook is here on land to try his hand at Pokémon battles! Bob has trained hard with his aquatic pals and will be sure to serve up a fun battle. What’s funnier than PAX 2024? PAX 2025!

    Are ya ready, kids?! Take on Bob the Patty Master and see if you have the secret formula for success to earn the Nautical Nonsense Badge!

  • Leaders: Kieran- the BB League Champion, Cynder- the Dog Trainer, and Zakky- the League Club Enthusiast!

    Kieran, the BB League Champion!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles

    Once the shy super fan of the ogre of Oni Mountain, Kieran has unmasked his potential and climbed the ranks to become the BB League Champion! Now Kieran has come to the PPL to test his skills against new trainers. He’s ready to put his hair up and go all out in battle!

    Ogre Oust Kieran from his throne to win the Blueberry Badge!


    Cynder, the Dog Trainer!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    Cynder is a proficient dog trainer who has come along to put her canines to the test. She has traveled the region, gathered up all the canine Pokémon she can, and trained them to be the very best. With their great skills both in and out of battle, she’s looking for a chance to show their strength.

    See if your Pokemon can Sit, Stay, and battle with this Trained Unit to earn the Canine Badge!


    Zakky, the League Club Enthusiast!

    BATTLE STYLE: Doubles

    Zakky had a lot of fun being an exchange student at Blueberry Academy, so she got permission to start a League Club at Naranja/Uva. By holding tryouts, she hopes to find trainers who are passionate about both the people and pokemon of Paldea to become coaches themselves… And get a free pass to geek out about her own interests with like-minded individuals.

    Prove your creativity, knowledge, and passion to earn the new League Club’s Coach Badge!

  • Leaders: Zipp- the Lost Skull Grunt, Apollo and Salacia- the Troublesome Two, and Rowan- the Emerald Guardian!

    Zipp, the Lost Skull Grunt!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    After a long night of causing trouble and being rowdy, Zipp somehow found his way to Boston. He’s working with the PPL to try and get back home to Alola!

    Send Zipp packing back to Alola to earn the Skull Badge!


    Apollo and Salacia, the Troublesome Two!

    BATTLE STYLE: Multi, Non-battling

    Apollo loves everything hot hot HOT! Volcanoes, deserts, the stars above, even hotdogs: Apollo loves them with their whole heart. Salacia, on the other hand, does not want to be here. Being more aloof and tired, she just cares about Team Aqua’s mission and nothing else. So Apollo, wanting to prove that Team Magma is better than that other loser Hoenn team, dragged their rival Salacia to the PAX Pokemon League in order to prove that they can defeat the most Bostonians!

    Show the Hoenn deviants who’s boss in order to win the Clash Badge!


    Rowan, the Emerald Guardian!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    Rowan has always had a fascination with nature and Pokémon. He became a Pokémon trainer to preserve the peaceful nature of the forest that surrounds him. With his Pokémon, Rowan has been able to continue the peaceful state of his forest.

    Set fire to Rowan’s forest to earn the Emerald Badge!

  • Leaders: Nico di Angelo- the Son of Hades, Queen K. Rool- the Fearsome Monarch, and Volothamp Geddarm- the “Expert” on Dragons!

    Nico di Angelo, the Son of Hades!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    With a fiery will, forged in flame, Nico steps up to play the game. With a team of 6 portraying the dark, the lone wolf stands to make his mark. The son of Hades will battle once more, proving that he is more than his lore.

    Subdue the onslaught of the mighty Cerberus to seize the Hades Badge!


    Queen K. Rool, the Fearsome Monarch!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles

    The reckless Kremling Queen has a new crown and a new goal: to conquer Paldea! She may be starting as a mere gym leader, but one day she will rule the land! Unless of course, the local primates called “humans” have something to say about it…

    Trounce the Crocodile Queen to take home the Banana Hoard Badge!


    Volothamp Geddarm, the “Expert” on Dragons!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    Volothamp Geddarm is a self-proclaimed expert on all things Draconic. In fact, if you let him talk long enough, he’ll proclaim himself to be an expert on just about anything. Visiting all the way from the Sword Coast of Faerûn, Volo is very excited to see what sort of dragons the PAX Pokémon League has in store for him.

    Vanquish Volo’s dragons to earn the Draconomicon Badge!

  • Leaders: Albion- the Masked Knight, Tyler- the Humming Cowboy, and Sir Clodathan of Neptune- the Knight of Clod!

    Albion, the Masked Knight!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    Albion was a masked adventuring knight with his trusty Honedge sword who brought his steely fortitude to many Pokémon challengers around the region during his travels in order to test his iron mettle. His legendary journey was recognized by the PAX Pokémon League, who recruited him as a Gym Leader.

    Break through the solid steel armour of a knight to earn the Knight Crest Badge!


    Tyler, the Humming Cowboy!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    From the dusty roads, a cowboy rides into PAX East! Tyler never quite mastered singing cowboy songs, but he can hum along with most anything! With his team of desert-dwellers found on the lone prairie, he’ll sort the cowpokes from the cattle!

    Round up your Water and Flying types to wrangle yourself a Frontier Badge!


    Sir Clodathan of Neptune, the Knight of Clod!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    Sir Clodathan’s actual name and origins are unknown, but his love of Clodsires is genuine. He has devoted his life to a massive nature preserve where Clodsires and their friends may frolic without a care. Sir Clodathan travels to PAX East with several of his charges to further society’s knowledge of the Clodsire.

    Frolic with the Clodsires and all their friends to take home the Clodsire Badge!

  • Leaders: Edison- the Storm, Medio- Stuck in the Middle, and Carrie- the Punctual Postmaster!

    Edison, the Storm!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles

    Edison is the storm. Nobody knows where he came from or how he got here, but he says he’s the storm, and heavy rain, lightning, and thunder seem to follow him wherever he goes. Don’t forget to bring an umbrella!

    Withstand the rain to take home the Thunderstorm Badge!


    Medio, Stuck in the Middle!

    BATTLE STYLE: Doubles

    Medio has been in the middle for as long as he can remember! A middle child in a middle class family in the middle of Paldea. So it came as no surprise that Medio fell in love with the most awkward teenage years for Pokémon… the middle stage. Armed with the right teams, he’s set out to make these Pokémon more well known.

    Level up to earn a chance of grabbing the Unlimited Potential Badge!


    Carrie, the Punctual Postmaster!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles

    You’ve got mail, from your trusty parcel pals at the Pelipper Postal Service! Carrie has a special delivery just for you and is ready to return any Pokémon back to sender. Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom stops this courier from timely delivery of high-flying battles.

    Put a stamp on Carrie’s Flying types to win the Parcel Badge!

  • Leaders: Pan- The Pigment Professional, Squirr31y- The Insect Aficionado, and Chip- The Dealer of Choice!

    Pan, The Pigment Professional!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    Did you know many pigments come from minerals? Alabaster, ochre, cobalt, iron oxide – paints and dyes are basically just really specific kinds of mud! Nobody knows more about that than Pan, the Pigment Professional, and their crew of colorful Ground-types!

    Wash away Pan’s pigments to win the Swatch Badge!


    Squirr31y, The Insect Aficionado!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Non-Battling

    Squirr31y is a Pokémon trainer that fell in love with insects early on and has fond memories of the National Park. He journeys from region to region, always excited to discover new insects and their unique abilities. As they journey, they challenge local trainers, and now he has made his way to PAX East to test their strength.

    Exterminate this insectile infestation to receive the Skittering Badge!


    Chip, The Dealer of Choice!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    On loan from the Goldenrod Game Corner in Johto, it’s Chip, the Dealer of Choice! He has made a deal with the PPL to deal with some challengers at PAX. He prides himself on fair dealing, and offers challengers a deal that can shift fortune in their favor… Though unlucky challengers may be in for a great deal of trouble.

    Test your luck and try to beat the dealer to take home the Jackpot Badge!

  • Champion Reveal! Matt Cerise, The Festival Merchant

    Matt Cerise, The Festival Merchant

    BATTLE STYLE: EXPANDED

    Matt Cerise is always excited for a big event and an opportunity to be a part of it. This year he’s bringing his stall over to PAX Unplugged to help the Pokemon league celebrate. Alongside running our side events and handing out prizes Matt will be taking challengers with help from his Dipplin and the Festival Ground itself.

    You’ll have to shut down Matt’s Festival Grounds to have a shot at becoming Champion


  • Grease Slimeball,The Sludgelord and the Bonus Badges

    Grease Slimeball, The Sludgelord

    BATTLE STYLE: EXPANDED

    What was that sound?! It’s Grease Slimeball, knocking over a trashcan and coming at you with some nasty venom! Look out! Your Pokemon will definitely need to take a sick day after an encounter with this guy!

    Clean up Grease’s slimy Pokemon to win yourself the Ooey-Gooey Badge!


    With only five leaders gathering the five badges you’ll need to challenge the champion could be a real problem, not to Worry though the champ has added two bonus badges to help you make your way to the top!

    The Masterpiece Badge

    Help the league out by filling in the missing art on our card collection to earn yourself this badge!

    The Who’s That Badge

    Beat one of our leaders in a game of Guess Who’s That Pokemon to earn this badge along with a small prize


  • Nick, The Confusing Commander and Sean Steel, M-1000

    Nick, The Confusing Commander

    BATTLE STYLE: EXPANDED

    Nick specializes in controlling the battle with a combination of status ailments and psychic powers. With a calm and calculating demeanor, he uses his psychic-type Pokémon to inflict debilitating conditions like confusion, sleep, and poison to weaken them over time before ending the match with a massive attack.

    Stock up on Full Heals if you want to win the Conundrum Badge


    Sean Steel, M-1000

    BATTLE STYLE: EXPANDED

    Sean Steel has spent the last few years opening Mystery Box after Mystery Box in order to find the strongest Meltan to fill his deck with. Sean uses these Meltan in a powerful Steel-type deck designed to overpower his opponents.

    Melt Sean’s Steel-Types to earn the Bolt Badge!


  • Justice, The Mad Party-goer and Seymour, The Battling History Buff

    We’re only a few days out from Pax Unplugged so lets meet this years Gym Leaders!

    Justice, The Mad Party-goer

    BATTLE STYLE: EXPANDED

    Justice has taken up residence as the League’s Bro-fessional Mad Party player. Watch out for the Abilities and Trainer cards to fill their Discard, they’ll leave you feeling Slow, Bro! With their iconic Bro-teagiest tea, they’ll steep you in a bro-tanical fusion of powerful deck synergy and herbal Rooi-bros infusion.

    Do you have what it takes to take down Justice and become a Bro-kémon Champion and earn the Party On Badge?


    Seymour, The Battling History Buff

    BATTLE STYLE: THEME DECKS

    As one of the region’s most studied history instructors, Seymour is famous for his deep knowledge of how Pokemon battling has evolved throughout the ages. Most of his time is spent poring through records in his study. Despite this, he can more than hold his own in a Pokemon battle, showing up-and-coming trainers that there is much to learn about the present by studying the past. Now he has come to the PAX Pokemon League, hoping to find trainers who will help him re-enact battles from long ago.

    Ace the exam and you will earn the Antiquity Badge!


  • Kuribo, the Inverted Inventor!

    Kuribo is an inventor who was always trying to study ways to his battling. One day an accident caused an implosion while he was working, destroying his lab. It was then that he realised the key to unlocking his true battle potential was not improvement, but inversion!

    Turn Kuribo’s strengths against him to win the Mirror Badge!

  • Sarah, the Simian Sensation!

    Sarah spent years raising orphaned simian Pokémon at a Pokémon sanctuary until she discovered one fact: the monkeys just want to battle. So she re-dedicated her life to helping her simian companions shine in double battles.  

    This team is bananas. B-A-N-A-N-A-S. Come take them on to win the Banana Badge!

  • Victor, the Duke of Snacksalot!

    Victor comes from a long lineage of Kalosian connoisseurs renowned for their extravagant tea parties, but finds himself equally thirsty for battle! With his trusty teatime companions at hand to get him out of a jam (or into some), he has proven his prowess at the Battle Chateau and welcomes a hearty challenge – provided you join him for tea first!

    Claim victory over Victor to become royalTea with the Teatime Badge!

  • Mira, the Metallic Monarch!

    When Mira looked down at her crown on the day of her coronation, she was fascinated by the way that various metals and jewels came together to form something sturdy and beautiful. Mira needed this same tactic – both for her kingdom and on the battlefield. Whilst Mira brought together secretaries and subjects to create order in her empire, she also collected only the best metallic ‘mons for her new-founded “alloying” battle style. Now she has come to PAX to show everyone that a good defence is crucial to rule.

    Liquate Mira’s team to earn the Alloy Badge!

  • Nix, the Novelist!

    Nix is a trainer who sought after grand stories of myths and legends and eventually wrote his own stories as he travelled. Along the way, he created three characters. One that befriended scaled beasts, one that sunk into the darkness and one who trained in combat. Can you find the weakness in these characters to beat the Unovan Novelist Nix?

    Dazzle the novelist and his characters to earn The Colour Badge!

  • Ace, the Heated Explorer!

    Ace grew up surrounded by islands and mountains and from a young age loved exploring, especially volcanos. This was what forged their love of fire Pokémon.

    Douse Ace’s burning ambitions to earn the Meteor Badge!

  • Killipso, the Flaming Hot Emo Kid!

    Killipso found that he had a lot of big emotions, and the only way he could manage them was the warmth of Fire Pokémon, mixed with the brooding nature of Dark types. So that is what he surrounds himself with just to feel.

    Defuse Killipso’s flames to obtain the Burning Emotions Badge!

  • Jonny, the Wacky Weatherman!

    Hailing from the Hoenn region, Jonny was an aspiring weather reporter at the Weather Institute. One day he witnessed the awe-inspiring power of the weather trio and sought to utilise this power to become a Pokémon trainer. After defeating the Hoenn Pokémon League and becoming Champion, Jonny looks to the PAX Aus Pokémon League to test the power of aspiring trainers. Can they overcome the power of the weather?

    Can you predict the forecast? Overcome the weather to claim the Forecast Badge!

  • Mastodon, the Fear Embracer!

    Fear is something everyone faces, however not something everyone overcomes. From a young, I, Masto, have battled and defeated fear, developing a bond with it and creating an alliance with it. Now I want to test challengers to overcome fears within battle.

    Conquer your fears to win a Phobia Badge from Mastodon!

  • Mr. Penny Bags, the Rich Uncle!

    Mr. Pennybags, once known as the Monopoly Man, was a financial prodigy and a master strategist in the world of business. After amassing a fortune, he sought a new challenge and found it in the realm of Pokémon battling. Transforming his grand mansion into a gym, he now tests trainers’ strategic acumen and battling prowess. With his trusted Pokémon, each representing different facets of wealth and luck, Mr. Pennybags awards the prestigious Banker Badge to those who can outsmart and outbattle him.

    Invest in your team and withdraw success with the Banker Badge!

  • Mr. Pizza, the Pokéchef!

    Mr. Pizza started his career as a chef in the Galar region, after years of battling as a gym leader everything started to taste a little bland. Hungry for a change he left on a holiday, spending some time in the Paldea region to cleanse his palate and finding new challenges in front of him. Once again he is refreshed and ready to serve defeat to those who challenge him!

    Taste victory and earn yourself the Culinary Badge!

  • Shardstorm, the Shocked Streamer!

    While setting up to stream one day Shardstorm received a rude shock. Since then, he has kept attracting electric-type Pokémon wherever he goes. Keen to turn this to his advantage and create content, he’s made a stunning all-electric team to take on all challenges.

    Ground Shardstorm’s electric terrors to win the Stunned Badge!

  • Alice, the Decade-Long Battler!

    Alice is back for the ten years of PAX Pokémon League Australia! She has seen many years of the PPL being in Australia so she has gathered all her Pokémon friends from over the years to battle for this extra special event!

    Defeat Alice to receive the All Seeing Badge 2.0!

Announcements


  • New site, who dis? PPL Patch Notes?!

    Hello friends! So, you may have noticed the website looks quite different than what you’re used to. (Now with a dedicated desktop layout and a more mobile-friendly layout that’s hopefully easier to navigate the website…

    Click to Read More


  • PPL East 2025 Leader photo

    A huge thank you again to everyone who participated this year at PPL East 2025! Thank you to our amazing Gym Leaders and challengers alike for participating in yet again another wonderful weekend of Pokemon-ing! Without you, we would have no PPL. Hope to see everyone again in 2026!

  • Champion: Titania, Fae Queen of Il Mheg!

    Titania, Fae Queen of Il Mheg!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    Titania hails from a land of rainbows and enchantments, holding court with her subjects. Recently a traveler informed her of the PAX Pokémon League and its veritable challengers. Leaving a precious sapling in her stead, she has brought her most powerful subjects to test the mettle of the PPL.

    Steel yourself against Fae tricks to earn your place in the Hall of Fame!

  • Elites: Charlemagne Lockhart- the Stylishly Coiffed, Mehnit- the Feather Commander, Robin- the Rainy Day Weatherwoman, and Wilford- the Cranky Old Man!

    Charlemagne Lockhart, the Stylishly Coiffed!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles

    Charlemagne has always been known for his long, flowing locks. Once he became a rising star in the PAX Pokémon League, Pokémon with fashionable manes of their own flocked to his side. With his trusted Leavanny as a stylist, he never fails to dazzle!

    Trim Charlemagne’s team down to size to win the Rad Hair Emblem!


    Mehnit, the Feather Commander!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    Mehnit is a member of the Grey Wardens. They are responsible for the training of the order’s legendary Flying-type Pokémon. From the distant Anderfels, they have come to PAX to recruit the strongest of trainers to their ancient battle.

    Prove you can weather the storm to earn the Griffon Emblem!


    Robin, the Rainy Day Weatherwoman!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    Robin has been reporting the local weather for years, but her forecast is always the same: rain, rain, rain. She would love a little sun, or snow, even a sandstorm would be something different. Nevertheless, she and her trusty Pelipper will always be there to tell that you it’s definitely going to rain. Again.

    Turn Robin’s seven-day forecast against her with a leaf or thunder storm to earn the Drizzle Emblem!


    Wilford, the Cranky Old Man!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    Wilford has been a Pokémon trainer for as long as he can remember, and while he tries to keep up with the times, he doesn’t always succeed. All the newfangled Dynamax-this and Tera-that has his head spinning, so he’s joined up with the PAX Pokémon League to remind all you young’ns about the simpler times, when all we had was 151 Pokémon, and we LIKED it!

    Show Wilford your youthful energy to earn the Elder Emblem!

  • Elites: Aidan- the Scientist, Deep Freeze- the Chillingly Cool Ninja, Wave- the Energetic Eclectic, and Donkey Kong, the Bonanza Connoisseur!

    Aidan, the Scientist!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    Aidan has long been a fan of science. In school, he would always enjoy studying the different subjects and findings of science and would later go on to study them in college. He brings his love of science to battles against others at PAX East.

    Study the different fields of science to earn the STEM Emblem!


    Deep Freeze, the Chillingly Cool Ninja!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles

    Hailing from a village near the summit of Mount Cool, Deep Freeze is a ninja with only one goal: to freeze all challengers on their way to face the champion. Don’t let his chill demeanor fool you – he and his Ice-type Pokémon are waiting for you to slip up, and come bearing down on you with the full force of a ground-quaking avalanche.

    Prove yourself in the heat of battle, steel your nerves, and rock the competition to earn the Peak of Coolness Emblem!!


    Wave, the Energetic Eclectic!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles

    Legends say Wave wields the power to control electricity at will from visiting the far away region of New Wirral. While others say he is just some dreamer with a fascination of tinkering with electrical currents to see their various effects. Whatever his story might be, Wave has that spark while battling that should not be taken lightly.

    Neutralize Wave’s Electric team with Ground type attacks to secure the Charged Up Emblem!


    Donkey Kong, the Bonanza Connoisseur!

    BATTLE STYLE: Doubles

    He’s the leader of the bunch, you know him well! He has finally arrived at PAX to kick some tail! With his band of Kongs, he will take on all challengers! DK, Donkey Kong! DK, Donkey Kong is here!

    Defeat the Kong gauntlet to earn the Golden Banana Emblem!

  • Leaders: Whispra and Nox- the Protective Parents, and Andras and Azura- Taking Fight or Flight!

    Whispra and Nox, the Protective Parents!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    If a quiet little boy offers you a badge made of gold, be careful lest the rest of your story go untold. A mother’s Bitter Malice howls if you stray into her gaze, beware the clever father doesn’t catch you in a Daze. Don’t be fooled by their kit’s sweet little tricks or Whispra and Nox will make your end quick.

    Don’t succumb to fear or awe, show Whispra and Nox that you can battle fang and claw to earn the Mischief Badge!


    Andras and Azura, Taking Fight or Flight!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles, Multi

    Andras is the one center stage to take on every challenger with ferocity. Meanwhile, Azura has been freely within the clouds. Don’t be amiss- Azura will always swoop in to remind Andras that listening to your natural instinct will lead to victory.

    Shock Azura and Andras with the perfect storm to earn the Whipping Winds Badge!

  • Leaders: Jax- the Wisdom of Fire, and Kenny- the Pokémon Pocket Enthusiast!

    Jax, the Wisdom of Fire!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles

    “! Kiai! You’ve come all the way to Pax to Battle me, Fine let us see your fiery spirit. Can you burn hot enough to overcome my flames or will your flames become embers?”

    Drench or bury Jax’s fiery passion to win the Sunshine Badge!


    Kenny, the Pokémon Pocket Enthusiast!

    BATTLE STYLE: Non-Battling

    There’s a brand new way to enjoy Pokémon Battles! Pokémon TCG Pocket is the newest craze sweeping the world. With its Free2Play friendly model and fast paced gameplay, trainers from all over have begun collecting cards and building decks. Do you have what it takes to sling cards with the best?

    Pull some good cards, bring your best deck, and beat Kenny and earn the Sealed Pack Badge!

  • Leaders: Oscar- King of the Pirates, Nikolo- the Tropical Tourist, and Bob- the Patty Master!

    Oscar, King of the Pirates!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    Oscar, King of the Pirates has just finished a long journey at sea with his trusty sidekick the Blue Mew! Ahoy! It’s time to battle! Use your best moves to win the Pirate Badge!

    Defeat Oscar and his pirate crew to make them walk the plank and earn the Pirate Badge!


    Nikolo, the Tropical Tourist!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    Dragonite took a short vacation to the Alola region to destress from his normal life. What he did not expect was to be immediately invited into the culture and family gaining a local name of Nikolo. He ate the amazing food, saw some of the most amazing sights of nature, and just felt at home. When it was time to leave, he was assured that he would always be a part of their family, or Ohana. He has vowed to bring this home to the PPL to invite all challengers to join the PPL Family.

    Overwhelm Nikolo’s Pokémon like a roaring wave to earn the Ohana Badge!


    Bob, the Patty Master!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    The ocean’s most optimistic fry cook is here on land to try his hand at Pokémon battles! Bob has trained hard with his aquatic pals and will be sure to serve up a fun battle. What’s funnier than PAX 2024? PAX 2025!

    Are ya ready, kids?! Take on Bob the Patty Master and see if you have the secret formula for success to earn the Nautical Nonsense Badge!

  • Leaders: Kieran- the BB League Champion, Cynder- the Dog Trainer, and Zakky- the League Club Enthusiast!

    Kieran, the BB League Champion!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles

    Once the shy super fan of the ogre of Oni Mountain, Kieran has unmasked his potential and climbed the ranks to become the BB League Champion! Now Kieran has come to the PPL to test his skills against new trainers. He’s ready to put his hair up and go all out in battle!

    Ogre Oust Kieran from his throne to win the Blueberry Badge!


    Cynder, the Dog Trainer!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    Cynder is a proficient dog trainer who has come along to put her canines to the test. She has traveled the region, gathered up all the canine Pokémon she can, and trained them to be the very best. With their great skills both in and out of battle, she’s looking for a chance to show their strength.

    See if your Pokemon can Sit, Stay, and battle with this Trained Unit to earn the Canine Badge!


    Zakky, the League Club Enthusiast!

    BATTLE STYLE: Doubles

    Zakky had a lot of fun being an exchange student at Blueberry Academy, so she got permission to start a League Club at Naranja/Uva. By holding tryouts, she hopes to find trainers who are passionate about both the people and pokemon of Paldea to become coaches themselves… And get a free pass to geek out about her own interests with like-minded individuals.

    Prove your creativity, knowledge, and passion to earn the new League Club’s Coach Badge!

  • Leaders: Zipp- the Lost Skull Grunt, Apollo and Salacia- the Troublesome Two, and Rowan- the Emerald Guardian!

    Zipp, the Lost Skull Grunt!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    After a long night of causing trouble and being rowdy, Zipp somehow found his way to Boston. He’s working with the PPL to try and get back home to Alola!

    Send Zipp packing back to Alola to earn the Skull Badge!


    Apollo and Salacia, the Troublesome Two!

    BATTLE STYLE: Multi, Non-battling

    Apollo loves everything hot hot HOT! Volcanoes, deserts, the stars above, even hotdogs: Apollo loves them with their whole heart. Salacia, on the other hand, does not want to be here. Being more aloof and tired, she just cares about Team Aqua’s mission and nothing else. So Apollo, wanting to prove that Team Magma is better than that other loser Hoenn team, dragged their rival Salacia to the PAX Pokemon League in order to prove that they can defeat the most Bostonians!

    Show the Hoenn deviants who’s boss in order to win the Clash Badge!


    Rowan, the Emerald Guardian!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    Rowan has always had a fascination with nature and Pokémon. He became a Pokémon trainer to preserve the peaceful nature of the forest that surrounds him. With his Pokémon, Rowan has been able to continue the peaceful state of his forest.

    Set fire to Rowan’s forest to earn the Emerald Badge!

  • Leaders: Nico di Angelo- the Son of Hades, Queen K. Rool- the Fearsome Monarch, and Volothamp Geddarm- the “Expert” on Dragons!

    Nico di Angelo, the Son of Hades!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    With a fiery will, forged in flame, Nico steps up to play the game. With a team of 6 portraying the dark, the lone wolf stands to make his mark. The son of Hades will battle once more, proving that he is more than his lore.

    Subdue the onslaught of the mighty Cerberus to seize the Hades Badge!


    Queen K. Rool, the Fearsome Monarch!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles

    The reckless Kremling Queen has a new crown and a new goal: to conquer Paldea! She may be starting as a mere gym leader, but one day she will rule the land! Unless of course, the local primates called “humans” have something to say about it…

    Trounce the Crocodile Queen to take home the Banana Hoard Badge!


    Volothamp Geddarm, the “Expert” on Dragons!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    Volothamp Geddarm is a self-proclaimed expert on all things Draconic. In fact, if you let him talk long enough, he’ll proclaim himself to be an expert on just about anything. Visiting all the way from the Sword Coast of Faerûn, Volo is very excited to see what sort of dragons the PAX Pokémon League has in store for him.

    Vanquish Volo’s dragons to earn the Draconomicon Badge!

  • Leaders: Albion- the Masked Knight, Tyler- the Humming Cowboy, and Sir Clodathan of Neptune- the Knight of Clod!

    Albion, the Masked Knight!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    Albion was a masked adventuring knight with his trusty Honedge sword who brought his steely fortitude to many Pokémon challengers around the region during his travels in order to test his iron mettle. His legendary journey was recognized by the PAX Pokémon League, who recruited him as a Gym Leader.

    Break through the solid steel armour of a knight to earn the Knight Crest Badge!


    Tyler, the Humming Cowboy!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    From the dusty roads, a cowboy rides into PAX East! Tyler never quite mastered singing cowboy songs, but he can hum along with most anything! With his team of desert-dwellers found on the lone prairie, he’ll sort the cowpokes from the cattle!

    Round up your Water and Flying types to wrangle yourself a Frontier Badge!


    Sir Clodathan of Neptune, the Knight of Clod!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    Sir Clodathan’s actual name and origins are unknown, but his love of Clodsires is genuine. He has devoted his life to a massive nature preserve where Clodsires and their friends may frolic without a care. Sir Clodathan travels to PAX East with several of his charges to further society’s knowledge of the Clodsire.

    Frolic with the Clodsires and all their friends to take home the Clodsire Badge!

  • Leaders: Edison- the Storm, Medio- Stuck in the Middle, and Carrie- the Punctual Postmaster!

    Edison, the Storm!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles

    Edison is the storm. Nobody knows where he came from or how he got here, but he says he’s the storm, and heavy rain, lightning, and thunder seem to follow him wherever he goes. Don’t forget to bring an umbrella!

    Withstand the rain to take home the Thunderstorm Badge!


    Medio, Stuck in the Middle!

    BATTLE STYLE: Doubles

    Medio has been in the middle for as long as he can remember! A middle child in a middle class family in the middle of Paldea. So it came as no surprise that Medio fell in love with the most awkward teenage years for Pokémon… the middle stage. Armed with the right teams, he’s set out to make these Pokémon more well known.

    Level up to earn a chance of grabbing the Unlimited Potential Badge!


    Carrie, the Punctual Postmaster!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles

    You’ve got mail, from your trusty parcel pals at the Pelipper Postal Service! Carrie has a special delivery just for you and is ready to return any Pokémon back to sender. Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom stops this courier from timely delivery of high-flying battles.

    Put a stamp on Carrie’s Flying types to win the Parcel Badge!

  • Leaders: Pan- The Pigment Professional, Squirr31y- The Insect Aficionado, and Chip- The Dealer of Choice!

    Pan, The Pigment Professional!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    Did you know many pigments come from minerals? Alabaster, ochre, cobalt, iron oxide – paints and dyes are basically just really specific kinds of mud! Nobody knows more about that than Pan, the Pigment Professional, and their crew of colorful Ground-types!

    Wash away Pan’s pigments to win the Swatch Badge!


    Squirr31y, The Insect Aficionado!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Non-Battling

    Squirr31y is a Pokémon trainer that fell in love with insects early on and has fond memories of the National Park. He journeys from region to region, always excited to discover new insects and their unique abilities. As they journey, they challenge local trainers, and now he has made his way to PAX East to test their strength.

    Exterminate this insectile infestation to receive the Skittering Badge!


    Chip, The Dealer of Choice!

    BATTLE STYLE: Singles

    On loan from the Goldenrod Game Corner in Johto, it’s Chip, the Dealer of Choice! He has made a deal with the PPL to deal with some challengers at PAX. He prides himself on fair dealing, and offers challengers a deal that can shift fortune in their favor… Though unlucky challengers may be in for a great deal of trouble.

    Test your luck and try to beat the dealer to take home the Jackpot Badge!

  • Champion Reveal! Matt Cerise, The Festival Merchant

    Matt Cerise, The Festival Merchant

    BATTLE STYLE: EXPANDED

    Matt Cerise is always excited for a big event and an opportunity to be a part of it. This year he’s bringing his stall over to PAX Unplugged to help the Pokemon league celebrate. Alongside running our side events and handing out prizes Matt will be taking challengers with help from his Dipplin and the Festival Ground itself.

    You’ll have to shut down Matt’s Festival Grounds to have a shot at becoming Champion


  • Grease Slimeball,The Sludgelord and the Bonus Badges

    Grease Slimeball, The Sludgelord

    BATTLE STYLE: EXPANDED

    What was that sound?! It’s Grease Slimeball, knocking over a trashcan and coming at you with some nasty venom! Look out! Your Pokemon will definitely need to take a sick day after an encounter with this guy!

    Clean up Grease’s slimy Pokemon to win yourself the Ooey-Gooey Badge!


    With only five leaders gathering the five badges you’ll need to challenge the champion could be a real problem, not to Worry though the champ has added two bonus badges to help you make your way to the top!

    The Masterpiece Badge

    Help the league out by filling in the missing art on our card collection to earn yourself this badge!

    The Who’s That Badge

    Beat one of our leaders in a game of Guess Who’s That Pokemon to earn this badge along with a small prize


  • Nick, The Confusing Commander and Sean Steel, M-1000

    Nick, The Confusing Commander

    BATTLE STYLE: EXPANDED

    Nick specializes in controlling the battle with a combination of status ailments and psychic powers. With a calm and calculating demeanor, he uses his psychic-type Pokémon to inflict debilitating conditions like confusion, sleep, and poison to weaken them over time before ending the match with a massive attack.

    Stock up on Full Heals if you want to win the Conundrum Badge


    Sean Steel, M-1000

    BATTLE STYLE: EXPANDED

    Sean Steel has spent the last few years opening Mystery Box after Mystery Box in order to find the strongest Meltan to fill his deck with. Sean uses these Meltan in a powerful Steel-type deck designed to overpower his opponents.

    Melt Sean’s Steel-Types to earn the Bolt Badge!


  • Justice, The Mad Party-goer and Seymour, The Battling History Buff

    We’re only a few days out from Pax Unplugged so lets meet this years Gym Leaders!

    Justice, The Mad Party-goer

    BATTLE STYLE: EXPANDED

    Justice has taken up residence as the League’s Bro-fessional Mad Party player. Watch out for the Abilities and Trainer cards to fill their Discard, they’ll leave you feeling Slow, Bro! With their iconic Bro-teagiest tea, they’ll steep you in a bro-tanical fusion of powerful deck synergy and herbal Rooi-bros infusion.

    Do you have what it takes to take down Justice and become a Bro-kémon Champion and earn the Party On Badge?


    Seymour, The Battling History Buff

    BATTLE STYLE: THEME DECKS

    As one of the region’s most studied history instructors, Seymour is famous for his deep knowledge of how Pokemon battling has evolved throughout the ages. Most of his time is spent poring through records in his study. Despite this, he can more than hold his own in a Pokemon battle, showing up-and-coming trainers that there is much to learn about the present by studying the past. Now he has come to the PAX Pokemon League, hoping to find trainers who will help him re-enact battles from long ago.

    Ace the exam and you will earn the Antiquity Badge!


  • Kuribo, the Inverted Inventor!

    Kuribo is an inventor who was always trying to study ways to his battling. One day an accident caused an implosion while he was working, destroying his lab. It was then that he realised the key to unlocking his true battle potential was not improvement, but inversion!

    Turn Kuribo’s strengths against him to win the Mirror Badge!

  • Sarah, the Simian Sensation!

    Sarah spent years raising orphaned simian Pokémon at a Pokémon sanctuary until she discovered one fact: the monkeys just want to battle. So she re-dedicated her life to helping her simian companions shine in double battles.  

    This team is bananas. B-A-N-A-N-A-S. Come take them on to win the Banana Badge!

  • Victor, the Duke of Snacksalot!

    Victor comes from a long lineage of Kalosian connoisseurs renowned for their extravagant tea parties, but finds himself equally thirsty for battle! With his trusty teatime companions at hand to get him out of a jam (or into some), he has proven his prowess at the Battle Chateau and welcomes a hearty challenge – provided you join him for tea first!

    Claim victory over Victor to become royalTea with the Teatime Badge!

  • Mira, the Metallic Monarch!

    When Mira looked down at her crown on the day of her coronation, she was fascinated by the way that various metals and jewels came together to form something sturdy and beautiful. Mira needed this same tactic – both for her kingdom and on the battlefield. Whilst Mira brought together secretaries and subjects to create order in her empire, she also collected only the best metallic ‘mons for her new-founded “alloying” battle style. Now she has come to PAX to show everyone that a good defence is crucial to rule.

    Liquate Mira’s team to earn the Alloy Badge!

  • Nix, the Novelist!

    Nix is a trainer who sought after grand stories of myths and legends and eventually wrote his own stories as he travelled. Along the way, he created three characters. One that befriended scaled beasts, one that sunk into the darkness and one who trained in combat. Can you find the weakness in these characters to beat the Unovan Novelist Nix?

    Dazzle the novelist and his characters to earn The Colour Badge!

  • Ace, the Heated Explorer!

    Ace grew up surrounded by islands and mountains and from a young age loved exploring, especially volcanos. This was what forged their love of fire Pokémon.

    Douse Ace’s burning ambitions to earn the Meteor Badge!

  • Killipso, the Flaming Hot Emo Kid!

    Killipso found that he had a lot of big emotions, and the only way he could manage them was the warmth of Fire Pokémon, mixed with the brooding nature of Dark types. So that is what he surrounds himself with just to feel.

    Defuse Killipso’s flames to obtain the Burning Emotions Badge!

  • Jonny, the Wacky Weatherman!

    Hailing from the Hoenn region, Jonny was an aspiring weather reporter at the Weather Institute. One day he witnessed the awe-inspiring power of the weather trio and sought to utilise this power to become a Pokémon trainer. After defeating the Hoenn Pokémon League and becoming Champion, Jonny looks to the PAX Aus Pokémon League to test the power of aspiring trainers. Can they overcome the power of the weather?

    Can you predict the forecast? Overcome the weather to claim the Forecast Badge!

  • Mastodon, the Fear Embracer!

    Fear is something everyone faces, however not something everyone overcomes. From a young, I, Masto, have battled and defeated fear, developing a bond with it and creating an alliance with it. Now I want to test challengers to overcome fears within battle.

    Conquer your fears to win a Phobia Badge from Mastodon!

  • Mr. Penny Bags, the Rich Uncle!

    Mr. Pennybags, once known as the Monopoly Man, was a financial prodigy and a master strategist in the world of business. After amassing a fortune, he sought a new challenge and found it in the realm of Pokémon battling. Transforming his grand mansion into a gym, he now tests trainers’ strategic acumen and battling prowess. With his trusted Pokémon, each representing different facets of wealth and luck, Mr. Pennybags awards the prestigious Banker Badge to those who can outsmart and outbattle him.

    Invest in your team and withdraw success with the Banker Badge!

  • Mr. Pizza, the Pokéchef!

    Mr. Pizza started his career as a chef in the Galar region, after years of battling as a gym leader everything started to taste a little bland. Hungry for a change he left on a holiday, spending some time in the Paldea region to cleanse his palate and finding new challenges in front of him. Once again he is refreshed and ready to serve defeat to those who challenge him!

    Taste victory and earn yourself the Culinary Badge!

  • Shardstorm, the Shocked Streamer!

    While setting up to stream one day Shardstorm received a rude shock. Since then, he has kept attracting electric-type Pokémon wherever he goes. Keen to turn this to his advantage and create content, he’s made a stunning all-electric team to take on all challenges.

    Ground Shardstorm’s electric terrors to win the Stunned Badge!

  • Alice, the Decade-Long Battler!

    Alice is back for the ten years of PAX Pokémon League Australia! She has seen many years of the PPL being in Australia so she has gathered all her Pokémon friends from over the years to battle for this extra special event!

    Defeat Alice to receive the All Seeing Badge 2.0!

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