Aus 2018 Leaders

Clair, the Blackthorn Dragon Master!

After a string of lost battles to up-and-coming trainers, Blackthorn City Gym Leader Clair decided to travel the regions to regain her understanding of what makes a true dragon master. From the wide, wild seas of the Hoenn Region to the high peak of Mount Silver and in dark caves in the Decolore Islands, she has travelled and trained to hone her knowledge and skill. Now confident once more in her abilities, Clair has followed in the footsteps of her famous cousin Lance and is accepting all-comers to battle.

She is ready to demonstrate the awesome power of dragons and give challengers the chance to earn the Rising Badge. She knows that any who defeat her in battle now will be worthy of the title of Pokémon League Champion.

Duke, the Ghastly Horror!

Two years have passed since Duke was last seen at PPL Aus, and there’s now something spooky about him. Objects seem to float in the air around him, strange whispers follow his wake. Has some kind of possession taken place? Help us find the cause of this mystery, otherwise we don’t stand a ghost of a chance against him.

Will you exorcise his team and receive the Spirit Badge!?

Professor Switch, the American Eagle!

As Switch sets sail for Kanto after PAX Aus 2017, his faithful dancing birds swoop about the yardarms. He makes several stops as he travels the continent of Australia, meeting new and interesting friends – some who choose to adventure with our hapless hero. As he ventured along the Queensland coastline, he was caught in a storm near some coastal islands. Little did our hero know, but his compass had been scrambled by the powerful forces generated by the Magnezones inhabiting Magnetic Island. After weeks of sailing the Pacific Ocean, Switch finally made landfall in Seattle, USA.

Switch, being the ever curious Pokémon professor he is, battled valiantly against the mighty trainers of North America at PAX West 2018, side by side with his new and old friends. In the process, he secured a new means of transport back to PAX Aus…a flight with the most Braviary of aviators – The American Eagles.

Can you handle the in-flight service and receive the Top Gun Badge? Or will you succumb to my need for speed?

Kenny, the Cantankerous Canadian Combatant!

The road to becoming champion is not and easy one to traverse. One must overcome many obstacles and achieve victory in all forms of battles whether it be Singles, Doubles… or Ferrum!! Hailing from the frozen north, Kenny has come to Australia for some rest and relaxation bringing with him a style of battle not practiced by much.

Will you be able to button mash your way to claim the Gaia Badge??

Rose, the Friendly Pokémon Enthusiast!

This Dark type gym leader can be seen walking around in her type matched attire; A black hooded jersey emblazoned with a generic Pokémon symbol and finished with a pair of ears on top, cargo pants (to hold everything she could ever need) and the good ol’ fashioned black and white converse or occasionally (when she feels like adding a little flair) her knee high combat boots. Last but not least is a black mesh shirt to tie it all together and complete the outfit and with it, Rose’s place as a Dark Type gym leader.

Brighten up Rose’s day to claim the Petal Badge!

Mordecai, Gentleman of the Bayou!

Let me tell ya a story bout ol’ Mordecai, child. Bout the Bayou and a polite fool who finds his home there. Place like that ain’t made for just anyone, a person can lose themselves in the Bayou…it eats you whole if you let it. When Mordecai first went missin…we thought he’d just been another poor soul lost in the swamp. Poor Mordecai, we thought. A man who was hard to hate and found the bright side in everything.
Turns out not even the treacherous swamp could conquer that man, in fact he even took a liking to the place. Treacherous mud? Mordecai calls it “fun”. Can’t grow food? Mordecai developed what he calls a “unique palette”. And the smell? Smells like home to ol’ Mordecai.
Point is, you ain’t never seen a trainer quite like him. Now I know what you’re thinkin, mostly boring water-types round them parts? Right you are, child, some right strong ones too, he’d be tellin ya, if ye bothered to look.
Heh, what’s that? Lookin to challenge this hearty ol’ gentleman of the wilds? Well, boy, don’t be botherin with the Bayou, not this time. Ol’ Mordecai’s off to the PPL Aus. But if you need yourself a Bayou Badge, then go show Mordecai your strength and your style. He loves a good tussle.

“Come one come all, let us revel in this fair establishment and have a most splendiferous bout! Fair warning, do keep your wits about you, lest you end up sunk like the rest of ’em.”

Reaper, the Edge Lord!

Reaper is going through his emo phase and is trying to be cool, and what’s the coolest thing ever? Edge. He aspires to be the edgiest in the world and will reach that goal with his team of Pokémon

Show Reaper who’s the coolest for a chance to snag a Shadow Badge!

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Jay, the Lost Boy!

After being lost in a blizzard, Jay encountered shivering Snorunt. It shared its shoal with him to keep warm in the cold. Now, it remains by Jay’s side, eager to take on challenges from new trainers, playfully recreating the frigid climate to test whether they too are strong enough to overcome the blizzard.

Don’t freeze up when you do battle for a Rime Badge!

Morgan, the Charming Prince!

Morgan’s true passion is the cute and lovely friend from the Fairy Pokémon Kingdom. He harnesses the power of love and friend to overcome any challenger that may be presented. Morgan is delighted to make your acquaintance and hopes you will allow him to entertain you in a battle.

Dreams do come true when you defeat Morgan for the Fairy Tale Badge!

Colress, the Pokémon Potential Professor!

Colress spends much of his time travelling the world, trying to find the secret behind drawing out the greatest potential from Pokémon. His current research is in how a Pokémon’s true power is with its trainer and has come to PPL Australia to find shining examples of this.

Show Colress how the bond between you and your Pokémon can defeat him for a Potential Badge!

Lana, the Water Trial Captain!

Leaving her sisters behind in Brooklet Hill, Lana has travelled to PAX Aus to see the aquatic creatures Australia has to offer. She is keen to see this water surrounded country, and hopes to reel in some new water type friends.

See if you can catch yourself a Waterium Z Badge!

Lad, the Pink Avenger!

Look around the hall to find this overly pink leader of fairies. A hero to those that can’t help themselves, always there just when they need help. By day a student looking forward to future of being a cop, by night a pink clad saviour. Whenever you need help or honestly just someone to talk to, find the pink hero.
When things really get dire look for the black suit and scarf of your local Spiderman!

Show Lad some love and defeat him to earn the Heart Badge!

Lex, the Spectral Collector!

Growing up Lex loved ghost Pokémon, so when he moved into Slateport city he joined the Pokémon Fan Club immediately.
He was welcomed with open arms by the president and soon became a regular at the Fan Club. Over the years Lex collected more of his favourite ghosts; other trainers who loved ghosts slowly grew in attendance.
When the time came for the President to retire he put it to a vote to choose the next President and with most attendants lovers of ghost Pokémon, Lex won in a landslide.
Lex’s love for ghosts slowly pushed some members away and drew ghost lovers to the Fan Club, eventually leaving it as a Ghost Fan Club and it becoming recognised as a Ghost Gym.
Lex, donning his Mega Banette Costume, waits for trainers inside his Ghost Fan Club, hoping for new challengers to show him how truly spectacular ghosts can be.

Can you overcome Lex’s deepest bonds with his eerie Phantasms to earn yourself the Revenant Badge?!