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  • 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

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

    By

    doomy doominator

    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!

    By

    doomy doominator

    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!

    By

    doomy doominator

    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!

    By

    doomy doominator

    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!

    By

    doomy doominator

    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

    By

    Fro

    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

    By

    Fro

    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

    By

    Fro

    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

    By

    Fro

    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!

    By

    snowyalice

    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!

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

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

    By

    doomy doominator

    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!

    By

    doomy doominator

    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!

    By

    doomy doominator

    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!

    By

    doomy doominator

    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!

    By

    doomy doominator

    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

    By

    Fro

    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

    By

    Fro

    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

    By

    Fro

    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

    By

    Fro

    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!

    By

    snowyalice

    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!

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