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• SEE YOU NEXT YEAR AT PAX EAST 2027!April 8, 2026

  

  

  A huge thank you again to everyone who participated this year at PPL East 2026!

  Thank you to our amazing Gym Leaders and challengers alike for participating in yet again another wonderful weekend of Pokemon-ing!

  Without all of you, we would have no PPL. Hope to see everyone again in 2027!

• Champion of PPL East: Seven Pyroars, the Musical Maestro!March 26, 2026

  

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  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Champion

  A producer and DJ hailing from the Unova Region, Seven Pyroars has long been creating, honing, and mastering his craft of melodic, inspired electronic music. After touring the world several times over, selling out venues like Hammerlocke Stadium, the Hearthome Contest Hall, and Jaune Plaza in Lumiose City, he’s set on bringing his talents to PAX East, where he’ll be taking on challengers for the first time since the start of his world tour.

  

  Outlast the auditory onslaught to secure your place as Champion of PAX East!

• Gym Leaders of PPL East: Slythe, Volcanus, Darius, and Nikulas Valor!March 26, 2026

  

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  Slythe, the Level 1 Hero!

  

  Battle Style: Singles, Non-Battling

  Difficulty: Casual, Veteran, Other

  Eagerly awaiting the day when his epic journey to save the world will begin, Slythe is at PAX East to meet the mysterious mentor who will show him his hidden depths and start him on his quest! If you see a spare legendary sword or the displaced rightful heir to the throne, point Slythe in their direction!

  

  Bring your experienced Psychic and Fairy types to send this novice hero back to his starting town and earn the Heroic Badge!

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  Volcanus, the Vibrant Vagabond!

  

  Battle Style: Singles, Doubles

  Difficulty: Casual, Veteran

  Velcome to the V tier! This is a promotion match announcement! The opponent for your next promotion match has been decided! You are to face Trainer Volcanus (Rank V). The veteran volunteer Volcanus is back and ready to vaporize his foes.

  

  Vanquish Volcanus and rank up to the U tier to earn the V badge!!

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  Darius, the Devious Dungeon Master!

  

  Battle Style: Singles, Non- Battling

  Difficulty: Veteran, Other

  Darius has been playing D&D on and off for more than half his life, but has only recently gotten into running games himself. He’s come to thoroughly enjoy being the one behind the screen, and is now bringing his (and his Pokémon’s) special brand of storytelling to the PPL.

  

  Turn the tables on the DM to earn the Critical Badge!

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  Nikulas Valor, the Warrior of Light!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Elite

  Nikulas is a wandering adventurer from Eorzea. He is a well seasoned adventurer that has helped many people over his adventures. Nikulas stumbled upon a portal to another world, which placed him in a cave with many shiny crystals and creatures that were foreign to the land he came from. He plans on conquering this cave like many others by recruiting the local creatures to his cause.

  

  Conquer the many adversities of the dungeon to claim the Duty Complete Emblem!

• Gym Leaders of PPL East: The Prismatic Troupe- Pyrite, Mal, Quartz, Jet, Beryl, and Spinelle!March 23, 2026

  

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  Pyrite, the Flaming Fool!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Casual, Intermediate, Veteran

  Fireballs dance through the air – hand to hand, they’re flicked with care! Pyrite juggles three, now two – they’ve eaten one?! It can’t be true! They’ve downed them all! They like the spice – but oops, the snacking has a price! They may have eaten them with ease, but yikes – now it’s a flaming sneeze!

  

  Blaze brighter than Pyrite to don the Motley Badge!

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  Mal, the Budding Conjurer!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Casual, Veteran

  Take a seat and see, a trick of cards – or two or three. A sprout in shade now lighting the show. Ensure you take the first row. Watch his feline’s sleight of hand. Will your performance be more grand?

  

  Cut through the illusion to pull the Thaumaturgy Badge!

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  Jasper Carnelian, AKA Quartz, the Audacious Daredevil!!

  

  Battle Style: Singles, Doubles

  Difficulty: Casual, Intermediate, Veteran

  If death-defying thrills ye seek, step into the ring and speak! Best be warned, lest meet your doom, as you shall surely, swiftly seethe perils of daredevilry: one false step, and you’ll go boom!

  

  Survive Quartz’s death-defying feats to claim the Thrillseeker Badge!

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  Jet, the Silhouette of the Show!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Casual, Veteran

  If your gaze is bleary, the show has begun, if the lights are blinding you’re coming undone. Controlling the lights, Jet takes the stage, the spotlight flickers and all become dazed. As he steps out from the shadows a choice will be made, will you dazzle and gleam or succumb to the shade?

  

  Close the curtains on Jet to earn the Blinding Light Badge!

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  Beryl, the Slickshot Trainer!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Elite

  Our next performer enters with a ceaseless glare, as the colorful bubbles fly up in the air. Each one a challenger ready for fame. Too bad learning their patterns is the name of the game. Locked in watching their prey like a shark, his sharp shooter Pokémon won’t miss their mark. As the drizzle falls, Beryl rises once more, a quick draw trainer, right down to the core.

  

  Burst Beryl’s bubble with a thunderous clap to earn the Refraction Emblem in a snap!

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  Spinelle, the Radiant Ringmaster!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Elite

  Can you hear the crowds, they’re knocking down the door, they’ve come for the show and I’m gunna make them ROAR-

  Gunna light up the ring, gunna show them my might, each step will be perfect, I don’t suffer stage fright-

  I’m gunna lead this show, command the spotlight with glee, I dare anyone to try to shine brighter than me!

  

  Shine bright and upstage the Ringmaster herself to earn the Big Top Emblem!

• Gym Leaders of PPL East: The Keeper, Ruppy, Carmen Sandiego, and Van Richten!March 22, 2026

  

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  The Keeper, the Cursed Trainer!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Casual, Intermediate, Veteran

  An ancient town, long lost to time…
  Was it to sickness, or to a great crime?
  Its empty streets, shrouded in misty veil,
  Though some spy shadows within the pale.
  Now at PAX for four days hence,
  Simply muster your courage and cross the fence.
  The only safety is the lantern’s light, so keep within with all your might.
  From its path you must never err, and when it stops, hope the Keeper finds you there.

  

  The secrets of the town may never be learned, but conquer your fears, and the Cursed Badge may be earned!

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  Ruppy, the Boiling Isles Ambassador!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Casual, Veteran

  Many years have passed since Ruppy was last seen sharing their magical talents with the PAX Pokémon League, and a lot has changed since then. With the Boiling Isles having pulled itself together after a series of catastrophes and now free from the oppressive Emperor who sought to end them all, efforts have been made to better bridge the gap between the Human and Demon Realms to prevent any further incidents. While the human hero known as Luz Noceda and her friends and found family are the most well known in these efforts, the former Hexside honors student has been refining their craft since graduation, both in magic and in Pokémon. Now, Ruppy returns as an ambassador of the Boiling Isles, ready to once again show the trainers of the PAX Pokémon League how the witches of the Demon Realm take care of business.

  

  Outduel Ruppy’s magical might to earn the Unity Badge!

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  Carmen Sandiego, the Criminal Mastermind!

  

  Battle Style: Singles, Non-Battling

  Difficulty: Intermediate, Veteran, Other

  Carmen Sandiego has escaped again and this time, she’s after the treasures of ruin! It’s up to you to stop her, Ace Cadet – before she makes off with her stolen goods.

  

  Fighting and Dark types can help you put Carmen and her crew behind bars and earn your ACME Detective Badge!

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  Van Richten, the Monster Hunter!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Elite

  Rudolph van Richten has broken free from the suffocating mists of Ravenloft and found himself in an entirely new world – the PAX Pokémon League. With him comes a group of fallen heroes, seeking redemption in battle after their defeat in Barovia. With van Richten’s formidable skills and these spectral heroes by his side, even Strahd would think twice before challenging him.

  

  Put the hero’s spirits to rest to earn the Slayer Emblem!

• Gym Leaders of PPL East: Calcite, Boomy, Gram, and Soundblaster!March 21, 2026

  

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  Calcite, the Formidable Geologic Formation!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Casual, Veteran

  Make sure to stay with your tour guide as you head deeper into the depths of the Earth. Calcite will ensure your safety and teach you a thing or two along the way! With his trusty Orthworm companion, exploration knows no end!

  

  Learn all you can from Calcite to erode his team and claim the Limestone Badge!

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  Boomy, the Explosive Battler!

  

  Battle Style: Singles, Doubles

  Difficulty: Casual, Veteran

  Get ready for a loud and explosive battle! Sparks fly when Boomy battles.

  

  Safety first! Make sure to bring your proper PROTECTive equipment to win the Boom Badge!

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  Gram, the Enduring Roadmaker!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Veteran

  It’s the responsibility of road makers like Gram to create and maintain the safe routes trainers go down in each region. It’s a tough job having to deal with the surrounding wild Pokémon on the regular while also working on the road, but Gram has reached the pinnacle of Roadmaking being responsible for the most important and dangerous of all routes, the Victory Road, leading to the Pokémon League. Gram is no longer just a Roadmaker though – recognized for his skills and contributions, he’s now a Gym Leader.

  

  Blast though Gram’s Ground types with a deluge of Water-type moves to earn the Victory Road Badge!

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  Soundblaster, the Metal Menace!

  

  Battle Style: Singles, Doubles

  Difficulty: Elite

  Somehow, Soundblaster returned! After his recon missions from various regions, Soundblaster has reforged himself to adopt a more aggressive battle style. A solid defense is a strong offense. Will you be able to fight through his reformatted directive?

  

  Harness Fire, Ground, and Fighting-type moves to halt the broadcast of Soundblaster’s Steel types and win the Radio Wave Emblem!

• Gym Leaders of PPL East: Ami, Patrick, Frankie, and Sapheen!March 19, 2026

  

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  Ami, the Stellar Popstar!

  

  Battle Style: Singles, Doubles, Non-Battling

  Difficulty: Intermediate, Veteran, Other

  Make some noise for the pop princess dominating the charts and the battlefield! Known for her upbeat, bubblegum pop tracks, Ami is taking the PPL by storm one song at a time. With her debut album, she’s turning one-hit wonders into one-hit KOs!

  

  Knock Ami’s Fairy types off the charts to win the Popstar Badge!

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  Patrick Pinkerton, the Pink Pokémon Promoter!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Casual, Veteran

  Once again, Patrick Pinkerton the Pink Pokémon Promoter finds himself at PAX East to prove the power of Pink Pokémon! He brings his precious and playful pals to Boston!

  

  Persevere against Patrick’s Pink Pokés to procure a Pink Badge!

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  Frankie, the Fitness Fanatic!

  

  Battle Style: Singles, Doubles

  Difficulty: Intermediate, Veteran

  Frankie is ready to help you double hit the gym! Bulk Up and Rock Smash through the pain and get those gains! Welcome to their Gym! Huh? Pokémon battle? What’s that?

  

  Power-Up your work out and Punch your way through any hurdles to win the Gym Badge!

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  Sapheen, the Mini Mobile Magician!

  

  Battle Style: Non-Battling (Pokemon GO + Pokemon TCGP), Doubles

  Difficulty: Other, Casual

  Tech-savvy Sapheen is always onto the latest trends. Small screens and simple swipes keep them quite occupied. The call from the PPL, however, must promptly be answered!!

  

  Use your technological wits to win the Cellular Devices Badge!

• Gym Leaders of PPL East: Zakky, Squirr31y, Rosalina, and Aidan!March 18, 2026

  

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  Zakky, the Raid Researcher!

  

  Battle Style: Non-Battling

  Difficulty: Other

  Having graduated from Naranja Academy, Zakky’s taken an internship as a Tera Raid Research Assistant. Now she’s traveling around helping trainers clear out Tera Raids for her investigations. In the interest of saving people time finding her, she’s always in her hi-vis vest out in the field. Safety first!

  

  Take on the powerful Tera Pokémon to earn the Raid Badge!

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  Squirr31y, the Superior Scientist!

  

  Battle Style: Singles, Non-Battling

  Difficulty: Casual, Intermediate, Veteran, Other

  Once a normal scientist, after he was beaten by a ten year old he set out to find where he went wrong and turned to that most reliable of sources, random strangers on the internet! After (too) much time spent in online forums, he has developed several fail proof strategies! Now he’s here to prove his intellect at PAX East, ready to take on all challengers!

  

  Exploit the weaknesses in squirr31y’s team to win the Internet Badge!

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  Rosalina, the Comet Enthusiast!

  

  Battle Style: Doubles

  Difficulty: Intermediate, Veteran

  Having finished her research on the latest comet, Rosalina is looking to unwind with her other great hobby, Pokémon battles! Seek her out at the PPL and prepare for a battle of galactic proportions! 💫

  

  Steel yourself to emerge victorious with the Celestial Badge!

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  Aidan, the Zodiac Scholar!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Elite

  As an Asian American, the zodiac was always a fun story for Aidan and his siblings as they grew up. Along with enjoying Pokémon battles and Dragon-type Pokémon, he had an idea to form a team based on the zodiac. He brings his team of zodiac Pokémon to take on all interested challengers at PAX East.

  

  Battle the Chinese Zodiac to earn the Zodiac Emblem!

• Gym Leaders of PPL East: Iris, Shakkassu, Weal & Woe, and Inari!March 17, 2026

  

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  Iris, the Gallant Gardener!

  

  Battle Style: Singles, Doubles

  Difficulty: Casual, Veteran

  Iris loves all flowers, whether bright and sunny like a marigold or dark and moody like a nightshade. Because of this, she has a slight obsession with flower Pokémon of all kinds. And now, she’s here at PAX East 2026 to show her flower babies to everyone she can! Just, don’t mind the pollen.

  

  Uproot Iris’s flowers in order to win the Bloom Badge!

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  Shakkassu, the Buzzing Pillar!

  

  Battle Style: Singles, Doubles

  Difficulty: Casual, Intermediate, Veteran

  Shakkassu is strong and wise, but at times can recklessly act before thinking, often leaping into action. In his spare time, he’s typically carefree and relaxed. This extends to the point where he has a habit of sleeping and forgetting things.

  

  Squish, blow away, or even fry Shakkassu’s Bug types to earn the Carapace Badge!

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  Weal and Woe, the Auspicious Augurs!

  

  Battle Style: Multi

  Difficulty: Casual, Veteran

  Weal and Woe are travelling fortune tellers who have been partners for many years. Their unique attributes have drawn certain tidings to each of them, with good omens often following Weal, and bad omens often following Woe. To understand each other and their omens better, their partner Pokémon temper theses qualities, with Woe’s Ampharos providing him a beacon of light to cut through the dark, and Weal’s Gengar giving him a deeper understanding of shadow. Together, they’ve come to the PPL to see what the future holds for its challengers… whether it’s what they hope to see or not.

  

  Defy your fate to take hold of the Fortune Badge!

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  Inari, the Silent Ghost!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Elite

  Ecruteak City is renowned for its old-fashioned charm, and none so infamous as the many folk tales surrounding the Burned Tower. Legends say, if you leave offerings to the lost Pokémon, you may be blessed by the mysterious spirit Inari. Be careful though, as offense may be met with a curse, and you will spirited away by the Fox.

  

  Find your way through the fog and fight spirit for spirit to earn the Silent Emblem!

• Introducing our first Gym Leaders of PPL East: Nagi, Ref, Kenny, and Dan!March 16, 2026

  The PPL has made its way to PAX EAST’s theme park! Instead of rides, our attractions include battling- lots of it!
  Make sure your Switch is charged and we’ll see you in the Handheld Lounge at PAX East soon!

  
  Check in every day leading up to PAX East for all Gym Leader reveals and more info on prizes and how to participate!

  

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  Nagi, the New Englander!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Casual, Intermediate, Veteran

  Have you ever met that New Englander who seems unbothered by the change in the weather? The one carrying an ice coffee even when it is snowing around them? Well now you have! Nagi is comfortable wearing a beanie and hoodie in just about any weather, carrying an ice cold drink!

  

  Be ready to brave any type of storm to win the New England Badge!

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  Ref, the Fair Play Enthusiast!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Other

  Ref has been a Pokémon league referee for a long time and he is fed up with these one sided battles. Gym challengers stacking their teams with type advantages, and gym leaders creating ridiculous gimmicks to try and counter. No more. Ref is taking matters into his own hands and letting challengers battle him using his perfectly fair Pokémon.

  

  Demonstrate your raw skill on a level playing field to win the Level Badge!

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  Kenny the Kenny, the Quiz Master!

  

  Battle Style: Non-Battling

  Difficulty: Other

  Every year there’s always a trivia guy. This year, it’s me!! Kenny!! Come test your knowledge of Pokémon and win the Trivia Badge!

  

  Outsmart Kenny the Kenny’s quiz to earn the Trivia Badge!

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  Dan, the Weatherman!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Elite

  How are you planning your day? Going to the beach? Skiing down the mountains? Taking an expedition through the desert? Tune in to Dan’s forecast and he’ll provide your weather predictions with 102% accuracy (2% margin of error). Dan’s the man if you need a weather plan!

  

  Tune into Dan’s Forecast for your chance to win the Forecast Emblem!

• Champion: Cliff, the Club Kid Professor!November 20, 2025

  Cliff, the Club Kid Professor

  

  Cliff has been a Pokémon Professor for a few years now and is always on top of his responsibilities. He helps new trainers, conducts research, and diligently works on his Pokédex. He’s not all work, though. At night, the lab coat comes off and the club clothes go on! You can find him dancing the night away, partying with his friends, and even taking on a battle or two.

  

  

  Keep up with Cliff’s tricky moves to claim the DiscoDex Emblem and become Champion of PPL Unplugged 2025!

• Ajax, the Game Corner Attendant!November 19, 2025

  Ajax, the Game Corner Attendant

  

  An employee at the Rocket Celadon Game Corner, Ajax keeps all of the games rigged working perfectly. He does this with the help of the Game Corner’s top prize, the virtual Pokémon Porygon. Ajax has a whole collection of Porygon that he brings to battle alongside some of his coworkers.

  

  Jackpot Badge

• Bruiser, the Poisoned Pugilist!November 18, 2025

  Bruiser, the Poisoned Pugilist

  

  Bruiser started their Pokémon journey as a Blackbelt, but fell into a life of crime. Together with their trusted Conkeldurr, they’ll use every dirty trick they know to win!

  

  Toxic Titan Badge

• Sean, the Three Strikes!November 17, 2025

  Sean, the Three Strikes

  

  Sean is a former baseball player from the Slowbro baseball team – a team that plays like the Pokémon that it’s named after.

  

  Three Strikes Badge

• Faegan, the Faux-Fairy Fanatic!November 16, 2025

  Faegan, the Faux-Fairy Fanatic

  

  Furious that his beloved Fairies are forced to hide their true natures, Faegan has gathered the best of his covert companions to show their strength, even if they have to masquerade as something else.

  

  Retcon Badge

• Introducing our first PPL Unplugged 2025 Leader, Astrolia, the Cosmic Baker!November 15, 2025

  Astrolia, the Cosmic Baker

  

  Astrolia has perfected their skills in sweet and savory baking techniques over the years. Collecting recipe cards from their fans all over the galaxy, they strive to make each day a little bit more delicious.

  

  Mystical Treats Badge

• PPL Aus 2025 Champion: Kaylah, the Pokémon Provisional Psychologist!October 8, 2025

  

  Kaylah is well on her way to becoming a full-fledged Psychologist, helping people and Pokémon manage their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. But there is one competency that Kaylah still needs to assess to complete her training – Pokémon battles! What better way to prove she is competent than to take on challengers of the PAX Pokémon League? After all, Psychologists need to be able to read people in the therapy room and on the battlefield.

  Regulate Kaylah’s psychics to earn the Mindfulness Badge!

  

• Hunter, the Ace Pilot!October 7, 2025

  

  Hunter always dreamed of flying. With this trusty biplane, he has travelled to the many regions of the world and met many people and Pokémon. With his feathered Pokémon, the sky is the limit, and he aims to put any trainers that challenge him into a tailspin! 

  Will you crash and burn or will you soar with the Pellipper and earn the Ace Badge?

  

• Cat, the Cynthia Superfan!October 6, 2025

  

  Do you hear the music? The piano crescendo that paves the way to the GREATEST CHAMPION EVER!

  Cat has been a superfan of Sinnoh’s #1 ice-cream lover ever since she saw her first Gible and follows her idol’s lead in how to dress and what Pokémon to train.

  Can you beat the Pokémon Cynthia has proven to be the best and earn the Sinnoh Badge?

  

• Ventus, the Master Transmuter!October 5, 2025

  

  Ventus views Pokémon battles as a careful experiment, using strategy and patience to “transmute” the battlefield in his favour. With a team of Dark, Poison, and Dragon types, he challenges trainers to think beyond raw power, testing their ability to adapt to status effects, hazards, and the unpredictable pace of Trick Room.

  Face the toxic tempest and rise victorious for the Dreadscale Badge!

  

• Onyx, the Haunting Traveller!October 4, 2025

  

  Onyx was born with a creepy face, and people bullied her for it. The bullying got so bad that she started wearing a mask to cover her face. However, when Onyx saw a Mimikyu for the first time, she found someone who knew her pain. That Mimikyu became her partner, and she built her team with other Pokémon who knew what it was like to be like her. Now Onyx is out to show the world that looks don’t mean everything.

  Out-scare Onyx’s creepy Pokémon to win the Horror Badge!

  

• Kurbio, the Fairytale Fanatic!October 3, 2025

  

  Kuribo never had many friends growing up, so he spent his time reading strange and even scary fairytales and living in imaginary worlds. But one day, he met a Mimikyu that shared his love of dark fairytales. Now, with his team of fairy Pokémon by his side, he doesn’t have to imagine anymore; he lives among his fairy friends and plays pranks on boring humans!

  Sort fact from fiction to win the Fable Badge!

  

• Ronny, the Reptilimon Ranger!October 2, 2025

  

  Ronny has always loved strong Pokémon his entire life. Growing up near the safari zone in Hoenn, he loved exploring the zone every chance he could to see if he could spot the strongest Pokémon around. He always saw these… scaly-looking Pokémon that always piqued his interest. When he was old enough, he went to see Professor Birch for his first-ever Pokémon partner. As soon as he saw Treecko, it was love at first sight. He loved the whole aesthetic of this Pokémon. Maybe he could find other Pokémon that exuded that same aura. Ronny with his ranger uniform and hat, set out on an epic journey to find the best… Reptilimons? In the land and let people know about how beautiful and strong these Pokémon are.

  Tame Ronny’s Reptilimons to win the Cold Blooded Badge!

  

• Officer Killipso, the Good Cop!October 1, 2025

  

  Officer Killipso is a respected Gym Leader and police officer known for his integrity and no-nonsense approach. He leads with his loyal Arcanine in fair, straightforward 6-on-6 singles battles. With a strong sense of justice, Killipso values discipline, strategy, and doing things by the book.

  Forged by Duty, Worn with Pride, be awarded with the Silver Shield Badge!

  

• Detective Shardstorm, the Bad Cop!September 30, 2025

  

  Jaded after years in the police force, Detective Shardstorm now relies on Dark-type Pokémon to get to the job done by any means necessary. He’s gained a reputation for breaking the rules, but leans into it to get results.

  Overcome Shardstorm’s grumpy persona to win the Ill-Tempered Badge!

  

• Spike, Purveyor of Prickly Pokémon!September 29, 2025

  

  Spike – owner of Spike’s Home for Prickly Pokémon – believes in the power of a nice hug, offering his open arms to the kind of Pokémon normally kept at a respectable distance. His tattered clothes and bandaged hands chronicle the life of a man who has found that a barbed exterior can often shelter the warmest of hearts. While what’s on the inside counts, he’s come to PAX to show off the formidable, polished protuberances of his precious pointed pals!

  Blast away Spike’s barbed battalion to win the Pointy Badge!

  

• Felix, the Purrfessional Defuser!September 28, 2025

  

  Felix is a master of controlled chaos — a calm, calculating trainer who thrives in high-stakes battles where one wrong move could spell disaster. His gym is a ticking puzzle box of flashing lights, booby-trapped tiles, distractions and decoys, all designed to test a challenger’s focus and patience. With his team Felix teaches that victory isn’t about brute force — it’s about timing, clever tactics, and staying cool when things are about to blow. Trainers who defuse his final strategy earn the Defuse Badge, a mark of level-headed thinking and explosive restraint.

  Disarm Felix’s explosive strategy to earn the Defuse Badge!

  

• Lily, the Leaping Leader!September 27, 2025

  

  One day, Lily hopped down from her pad to see what all this fuss was about this PAX Pokémon League. Upon seeing what it is, she no longer had to pond-er. She had to jump in and get toad-ally involved with her and her croaky friends for an unfrogettable PAX!

  Hop to it and catch the Leap Frog Badge!

  

• PROF. PINE WINS PAX WEST OMEGATHON!!!September 9, 2025

  YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

  

• Champion: Douglas, the Rising FistAugust 27, 2025

  Douglas, the Rising Fist

  

  BATTLE STYLE: Singles

  After taking a few years off to train, Douglas has returned to the PPL once again. With his partner Pokemon Lucario by his side, he is ready to give his all and provide challengers with a “mountain” to climb.

  

  Withstand Douglas’ fighting type pokemon to earn the Pugilist Emblem and earn your place in the Hall of Fame!