Go to here for general info on how to join the PPL at PAX WEST 2025!
Challenger registration is now open! Head to https://paxpokemonleague.net/west/ to make an account (or if you have a previous account, that works too!)
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!
A huge thank you again to everyone who participated this year at PPL East 2025! Thank you to our amazing Gym Leaders and challengers alike for participating in yet again another wonderful weekend of Pokemon-ing! Without you, we would have no PPL. Hope to see everyone again in 2026!
Titania hails from a land of rainbows and enchantments, holding court with her subjects. Recently a traveler informed her of the PAX Pokémon League and its veritable challengers. Leaving a precious sapling in her stead, she has brought her most powerful subjects to test the mettle of the PPL.
Steel yourself against Fae tricks to earn your place in the Hall of Fame!
Charlemagne has always been known for his long, flowing locks. Once he became a rising star in the PAX Pokémon League, Pokémon with fashionable manes of their own flocked to his side. With his trusted Leavanny as a stylist, he never fails to dazzle!
Trim Charlemagne’s team down to size to win the Rad Hair Emblem!
Mehnit, the Feather Commander!
BATTLE STYLE: Singles
Mehnit is a member of the Grey Wardens. They are responsible for the training of the order’s legendary Flying-type Pokémon. From the distant Anderfels, they have come to PAX to recruit the strongest of trainers to their ancient battle.
Prove you can weather the storm to earn the Griffon Emblem!
Robin, the Rainy Day Weatherwoman!
BATTLE STYLE: Singles
Robin has been reporting the local weather for years, but her forecast is always the same: rain, rain, rain. She would love a little sun, or snow, even a sandstorm would be something different. Nevertheless, she and her trusty Pelipper will always be there to tell that you it’s definitely going to rain. Again.
Turn Robin’s seven-day forecast against her with a leaf or thunder storm to earn the Drizzle Emblem!
Wilford, the Cranky Old Man!
BATTLE STYLE: Singles
Wilford has been a Pokémon trainer for as long as he can remember, and while he tries to keep up with the times, he doesn’t always succeed. All the newfangled Dynamax-this and Tera-that has his head spinning, so he’s joined up with the PAX Pokémon League to remind all you young’ns about the simpler times, when all we had was 151 Pokémon, and we LIKED it!
Show Wilford your youthful energy to earn the Elder Emblem!
Aidan has long been a fan of science. In school, he would always enjoy studying the different subjects and findings of science and would later go on to study them in college. He brings his love of science to battles against others at PAX East.
Study the different fields of science to earn the STEM Emblem!
Deep Freeze, the Chillingly Cool Ninja!
BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles
Hailing from a village near the summit of Mount Cool, Deep Freeze is a ninja with only one goal: to freeze all challengers on their way to face the champion. Don’t let his chill demeanor fool you – he and his Ice-type Pokémon are waiting for you to slip up, and come bearing down on you with the full force of a ground-quaking avalanche.
Prove yourself in the heat of battle, steel your nerves, and rock the competition to earn the Peak of Coolness Emblem!!
Wave, the Energetic Eclectic!
BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles
Legends say Wave wields the power to control electricity at will from visiting the far away region of New Wirral. While others say he is just some dreamer with a fascination of tinkering with electrical currents to see their various effects. Whatever his story might be, Wave has that spark while battling that should not be taken lightly.
Neutralize Wave’s Electric team with Ground type attacks to secure the Charged Up Emblem!
Donkey Kong, the Bonanza Connoisseur!
BATTLE STYLE: Doubles
He’s the leader of the bunch, you know him well! He has finally arrived at PAX to kick some tail! With his band of Kongs, he will take on all challengers! DK, Donkey Kong! DK, Donkey Kong is here!
Defeat the Kong gauntlet to earn the Golden Banana Emblem!
If a quiet little boy offers you a badge made of gold, be careful lest the rest of your story go untold. A mother’s Bitter Malice howls if you stray into her gaze, beware the clever father doesn’t catch you in a Daze. Don’t be fooled by their kit’s sweet little tricks or Whispra and Nox will make your end quick.
Don’t succumb to fear or awe, show Whispra and Nox that you can battle fang and claw to earn the Mischief Badge!
Andras and Azura, Taking Fight or Flight!
BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles, Multi
Andras is the one center stage to take on every challenger with ferocity. Meanwhile, Azura has been freely within the clouds. Don’t be amiss- Azura will always swoop in to remind Andras that listening to your natural instinct will lead to victory.
Shock Azura and Andras with the perfect storm to earn the Whipping Winds Badge!
“! Kiai! You’ve come all the way to Pax to Battle me, Fine let us see your fiery spirit. Can you burn hot enough to overcome my flames or will your flames become embers?”
Drench or bury Jax’s fiery passion to win the Sunshine Badge!
Kenny, the Pokémon Pocket Enthusiast!
BATTLE STYLE: Non-Battling
There’s a brand new way to enjoy Pokémon Battles! Pokémon TCG Pocket is the newest craze sweeping the world. With its Free2Play friendly model and fast paced gameplay, trainers from all over have begun collecting cards and building decks. Do you have what it takes to sling cards with the best?
Pull some good cards, bring your best deck, and beat Kenny and earn the Sealed Pack Badge!
