PPL Online 2022

Valeera, the Venomous Apothecary!

Valeera apprenticed under the village apothecary, learning all she could about poisons, venoms, banes, and their remedies. She then took over when they retired, crafting all new concoctions for people. Now she brings her skills to the PAX Pokémon League testing the mettle of challengers seeking the champion title for themselves.

See if you can defeat Valeera to become the Champ!

Glow, the Shining Leader!

As a child in Kalos, Glow always took to the shining lights of Lumiose City illuminating the night sky. After visiting Galar and catching his first shiny Pokémon, this leader took it upon himself to bring light to where it is dark!

Show off your radiance to earn the Luminous Emblem!

 The Luminous Emblem

Ruppy, the Hexside Honors Student!

Ruppy was just like any other witch attending Hexside School of Magic and Demonics, until the day their world was changed thanks to the arrival of the human known as Luz Noceda. From deciding to multi-track in their magical studies to visiting the Human Realm, a whole new world of possibilities literally opened up for Ruppy to push themself farther than they ever had before. After being introduced to the concept of Pokémon from Luz’s world, Ruppy became hooked, and assembled a roster of Pokémon who represent everyone they had come to know on the Boiling Isles with the goal of showing the trainers of the PAX Pokémon League how the witches of the Demon Realm take care of business.

School the Honors Student to earn the Hexside Emblem!

The Hexside Emblem

Aidan, the Drake Master!

Growing up, Aidan has always admired dragon Pokémon, even those who weren’t Dragon type. This led to him developing an interest in doing monotype battles and progressing far using his team of dragons. Over many battles with Dracovish, Aidan developed a fondness for the Pokémon. 

Survive the speed and power of dragons, especially Dracovish, to earn the Fear Vishself Emblem!

 The Fear Vishself Emblem

Colt, the Astute Archiver!

Colt became absolutely fascinated with the teachings of ancient civilizations in particular. He spent most of his thesis-study traveling to and from different regions in search of their long lost secrets. In the midst of his travels through Alola during the Ultra Beast crisis, he happened upon a rogue Type: Null. The Pokémon became pivotal in his research, especially due to its connection to the mysterious Arceus. This started his look into Normal types, using their diverse capabilities to push his research further. With these Pokémon in hand, he seeks to learn from places, people and Pokémon trainers alike.

Put your wits to the test and you’ll net yourself an Extraordinary Emblem!

The Extraordinary Emblem

Richard Texan, the Oil Tycoon!

“Yee-haw! Howdy folks! Out here in West Texas if you search hard enough and ya have a little luck, you just might find some bubbling crudel, black gold, Texas Tea if you will. Come out here to the wild west where the only thing tougher than the people is the weather. And the only thing tougher than that is my Pokémon. I trained Raihan how to use his dragons before that dang ole’ President Rose decided to switch away from my oil! Don’t be a stranger y’all! Just don’t you dare insult my honor good sir or madame. If you demand satisfaction, I will accept. I’ll bring my mining Pokémon with dragons out here in the dry desert at dawn.  Good day to ya now!”

Yee-haw! You might just strike it rich if you mess with Richard Texan’s team and earn the Black Gold Emblem!

The Black Gold Emblem

Touma, the Imagine Breaker!

Touma Kamijou is a high school student at Academy City. On first impression, he may be a powerless guy with very bad luck, but he possesses the power of the Imagine Breaker in his right hand, the ability to negate all supernatural elements. His misfortunes led him to come to the Pokémon World by accident, but he found out a hidden side of his powers there. The Imagine Breaker ability works on Pokémon as well, and led him to his survival and a spot in the PAX Pokémon League. 

Break the imagination of victory before yours gets broken! Power through Touma’s team to earn the Breaker Badge!

 The Breaker Badge

Yoshi, the Wing Buffer!

One day after Yoshi’s battles as a Gym Leader using Pokémon from the ocean, his boss sent back his winged Pokémon with the message: “Your Pokémon were weaker than I thought. I’ll give them back to you.” Yoshi gladly got his old Pokémon back, and now he’ll use his winged Pokémon once again. 

Take flight and rise to the challenge to earn the Wing Badge!

The Wing Badge

Scotty Appleseed, the Folk Hero!

Squatting in the Forest of Focus with his trusty Appletun, Scotty felt something strange… a feeling he never felt before. “Roar,” his stomach growled. The sound was so loud that poor Appletun tripped over Scotty’s back and out came an apple.  “Give it to me!” his stomach screamed. Scotty did as he was told, and his stomach settled down once he ate the apple. “I must tell everyone of the power of apples!” proclaimed Scotty, and he ran off with Appletun trotting behind him.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but a victory over Scotty will award you with the Appleseed Badge!

 The Appleseed Badge

Mariana, Explorer of the Depths!

On another dive, Mariana discovered the remains of an unknown ship and became entranced by the Pokémon thriving within the ruins. Upon surfacing, she realized she had salvaged far more than she could have ever known…. 

Will you be spooked under pressure and call S.O.S, or will your shocking ingenuity prevail and earn you the Mayday Badge?

The Mayday Badge

Dosháraithe, the Invincible!

A former action star known for taking on rolls as an unstoppable force, Dosháraithe lost a step in their later years after sustaining an injury while filming a fight scene on a frozen lake. Upon retirement, they took to building an ironclad team of Pokémon that could continue their legacy of withstanding a barrage of attacks without flinching!

Exploit Dosháraithe’s weaknesses to earn the Hamartia Badge!

The Hamartia Badge

Reggie, the Regicider!

Reggie Regicide has joined the PAX Pokémon League to slay the competition. RPG games are his favorite, so you’ll have to bring your best to defeat this kingslayer! There will be a challenge for each role! Tank, DPS, and Healer. 

Which role will you pick to defeat the kingslayer for the RPG Badge?

The RPG Badge

Percy Pascal, the Pink Pokémon Prince!

Percy Pascal was a Sylveon that wished upon a shooting star to become human so that he could better understand the human world. Under the tutelage of a certain Pink Pokémon Promoter, he explored the reaches of the world and seeks to spread the love of Pink Pokémon.

Prepare your most perfect Pokémon to play with Percy’s Pink Pantheon of Pokés to earn the Neo Pink Badge!

The Neo Pink Badge

Brantley, the Enigmatic Ghost Biologist!

An Enigmatic Pokemon Biologist who specializes in the use of Ghost types and all things dark.

Those who manage not to fall to trickery will be awarded the Silph Badge!

The Silph Badge

Ghastly Nyx, The Collector of Haunted Antiquities!

Once as an aspiring archeologist, Nyx found a unique gem that would push his life into finding more treasures that can tell their own stories and were eager for adventures. Beware the scares! Ghastly Nyx’s focus is the Ghost type! 

Bring in Dark and Ghost attacks to quell his restless soul to earn yourself the Spirit Badge!

The Spirit Badge

Professor Forsythia, the Pika-Clone Scientist!

Professor Forsythia is a geneticist studying Pikachu and other Pokémon that act or look similar to Pikachu that are considered “Pika-clones”. Forsythia has a lot of questions she is currently trying to answer for her research: are these “Pika-clones” really clones of Pikachu? And if not, why do people refer to them as such? Why are most of them Electric-type Pokémon but some are not?

Help Professor Forsythia with her research and win yourself the Chu-DNA Badge!

The Chu-DNA Badge

Prof. Wattieza, the Primal Historian!

After years of studying fossils, Prof. Wattieza has become the leading expert of ancient Pokémon. Once the technology to resurrect these Pokémon came to be, a new field revealed itself: the study of how these Pokémon battled! 

Can you overcome their primal might and win the Paleo Badge, or become ancient history?

The Paleo Badge

Roxas, the Over-Caffeinated Admin!

Admin Roxas retired from battling due to the stress of running the PAX Pokémon League. However, with each passing year the urge to battle has grown. Now with a smaller league and a lot more coffee, Admin Roxas has decided to pick up the battle mantle again. 

Overcome the aroma of coffee and earn the Caffeinated Badge!

The Caffeinated Badge

Cynthia?? The Supposed Sinnoh Champion!

Someone claiming to be the Sinnoh Champion has joined the League! Their Pokémon may be different than the last time you faced them, but they’re claiming it’s because this is their ultimate team; they’ve also promised us that they’re absolutely not an imposter. Show this definitely not suspicious, absolutely the Sinnoh Champion that you have what it takes to challenge the PPLO.

Battle this almost familiar foe to get the Teardrop Badge!

The Teardrop Badge