PPL 2024

Riordan, the Shepherd Unto the Beyond!

BATTLE STYLE: SINGLES

Losing a beloved Pokémon at a young age made Riordan all too aware of how fragile life can be. In order to help others who’ve loved and lost, he started writing poetry to help honor those who have left this world behind. Together with his Ghost Pokémon, he provides solace to those who now navigate the path from this world to the next.

Calm the restless spirits to earn Riordan’s Eulogy Badge!

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Tyler, the Roughhousing Referee!

BATTLE STYLE: SINGLES

In this corner, the Paldean referee-on-a-spree with the Fighting-type hype, Tyler! Returning to the PPL to make sure everyone plays fair, Tyler’s team of punching-themed Pokémon are ready for another bout at PAX East. Step into the ring and see if you can roll with the punches!

Knock Tyler out to win the Haymaker Badge!

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The Rat Czar, Her Imperial Highness!

BATTLE STYLE: DOUBLES

Lurking deep in the sewers below the PPL is a vast empire of rodents built on refuse long forgotten. Her Imperial Highness, the Rat Czar, rules these mousy fellows as they look upward to lands unconquered. She’s eager to prove that the rats really do run this city.

Usurp the Rat Czar’s empire to win the Rodentia Badge!

Robin, the Fairy-Tale Wedding Planner!

BATTLE STYLE: DOUBLES

A wedding planner in Castelia City, Robin is ready to bring her magic to PAX East! With her fairy Pokémon assistants at her side, Robin loves to help her clients plan the wedding of their dreams. More expensive options may be more “challenging” for one’s budget, but it IS your special day…

Walk down the aisle to victory to earn the Fairy-Tale Wedding Badge!

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DJ/G, the Musically Omnivorous Radio Host!

BATTLE STYLE: SINGLES / DOUBLES

A radio DJ with a love of music, Gabriel AKA DJ/G has a studio full of Pokémon friends ready to jam out to a great, musical battle! He’s always looking for new tunes to spin on the air, so come prepared to give it your best and request a battle theme to really fire up those listeners at home!

Drown out the sound or spin some discs with DJ/G to win the Soundboard Badge!

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Grey, the Keeper of Duality!

BATTLE STYLE: SINGLES

Grey has always been the core to what many deem to be the “grey area”. With a team of Pokémon that are heavily derived from the concept of the Yin-Yang, Grey is defining his own meaning for the light and the dark. Equipped with his beloved partners, Grey welcomes all challengers to find their own path and see what duality truly means.

Find the light and scavenge the darkness to be bestowed the Duality Badge!

SwackAtk, the Monster Maniac!

BATTLE STYLE: SINGLES

As a huge fan of the old Kaiju movies, SwackAtk is here to bring those movies to life! He has hunted down the biggest Baddies to bring you a team of Monstermons. While dynamax is gone, the monsters aren’t… and now they all have cool hats.

Knock down SwackAtk’s titans to win the Monster Badge!

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Patrick Pinkerton, the Pink Pokémon Promoter!

BATTLE STYLE: SINGLES

Patrick Pinkerton finally returns to PPL East after a long 10-year pilgrimage across the world! He has returned to promote and protect Pink Pokémon!

Prove your power against Patrick’s Pink Pokémon to earn the Pink Badge!

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Sir Jax the 7th, Duke of the Isle of Armor!

BATTLE STYLE: SINGLES

The younger brother of Sordward and Shielbert, Sir Jax wants to atone for their mistakes. He travels around the world the find Pokémon who remind him of home. He has found himself in the location of PPL and wants to find strong trainers to face.

Dethrone Jax’s nobles to win the Royal Badge!

Volcanus, the Moth Researcher!

BATTLE STYLE: SINGLES

There have been some new forms of Volcarona located in the Paldea region recently. This past year, Volcanus has been researching various types of moths in order to understand the complete evolution of these different Volcaronas. Now Volcanus is back and is ready to share his research at this year’s PAX East.

Show your true flames in battle to win the Moth Badge!

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Chris, the Hazard Wizard!

BATTLE STYLE: SINGLES

As an employee of OSHA, Chris uses Pokémon battles to show the importance of following rules and regulations. In order to teach his opponents about safety, he’s carefully prepared 8 teams that each represent a different hazard! Chris isn’t all business though – he uses a gameshow-style wheel to decide which hazard to use!

Proceed with caution to secure the Hazard Badge!

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Cory, the #1 Fan of the Sea!

BATTLE STYLE: DOUBLES

Cory’s heart has always been yearning for the sea, so it’s only natural that she works at an Aquarium! She loves taking care of every Pokémon there, but she has a soft spot for a certain six. Despite being around the things she loves, Cory can’t stay in one place for long. Now, she’s here at PAX East 2024 to show off her favorite aquarium critters! Can you manage to beat them all?

Defeat the creatures of the sea to earn the Aquarium Badge!

Cid Sullivan, the Carnival Barker!

BATTLE STYLE: SINGLES

Cid Sullivan is the current proprietor of his family’s carnival. The Sullivan Traveling Carnival spreads the unique mix of both delight and disappointment that can only come with a carnival. As the carnival’s barker, Cid does his part to bring in the guests while his Pokémon run the rides and games.

Step right up and test your luck to win the Midway Badge!

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Kirbo, the Ogre Oustin Fanatic!

BATTLE STYLE: NON-BATTLING / SINGLES

Kirbo comes from a small town called Mossui in the Kitakami region. Every year, they hold a festival to scare away the EVIL OGRE that lives in the mountains. Kirbo is bringing a slice of that festival to PAX East this year in hopes of raising awareness of the foul creature.

Win a race against time to claim an Ogre Oustin Badge!

Scoot, the Pokékid!

BATTLE STYLE: SINGLES

Having hit his head, Scoot now believes he is an Eevee and has joined the PPL to prove he is the best Eevee.

Tackle Scoot back to his senses to earn the Eevee Badge!

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Cole, the Unovan Traveler!

BATTLE STYLE: SINGLES

Traditionally a gym leader from the Unova region, it only took a quick train ride for Cole to make his way up to PAX East. He specializes in raising Pokémon from his home region, so challengers can look forward to facing off against a lineup of Pokémon native to Unova and nowhere else!

Send Cole packing to take home the Unova Badge!