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East 2026 Leaders, PAX East 2026, PPL 2026

Gym Leaders of PPL East: Zakky, Squirr31y, Rosalina, and Aidan!

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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!

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!

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!

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!

East 2026 Leaders, PAX East 2026, PPL 2026

Gym Leaders of PPL East: Iris, Shakkassu, Weal & Woe, and Inari!

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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!

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!

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!

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!

East 2026 Leaders, PAX East 2026, PPL 2026

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

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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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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We’ll be at PAX EAST 2026 in Boston, MA!

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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!

Visit the NEXT EVENT page for information on how to challenge the PPL at PAX East!

Gym Leader Reveals have begun! Visit https://paxpokemonleague.net/ppl-east/ or the homepage to find them all in one place!

PAX Unplugged 2025, PPL 2025, Unplugged 2025 Leaders

Champion: Cliff, the Club Kid Professor!

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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!

PAX Unplugged 2025, PPL 2025, Unplugged 2025 Leaders

Ajax, the Game Corner Attendant!

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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

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