Author name: Frances

Eleanora, the Exquisite Entomologist

After many years of study in advanced entomology, Eleanora has dedicated her life to collecting and classifying the rarest and oddest insects in the pokemon world. With scientific precision, she is determined have them all for her collection, even the ones other scientists have disdained as “not real bugs”…

Challenge Eleanora to prove you are worthy to view the rarest specimens in her collection and enter the Hall of Fame!

Scoot, the Woolly Gentleman

Scoot uses offense with perfectly groomed pokemon. Only those with the best whiskers
may shave thier way to victory!

Make a clean shave to enter the Hall of Fame!

If you manage to to beat one or both champions you will enter the Online 2020 Hall of Fame! Anyone who enters the Hall of Fame will be eligible for a special role in our Discord as well as physical prizes. Those who beat both champions will be eligible to earn a special prize. Prizes will be announced September 13th, as we are still getting them ready!
(Due to limitations on shipping we will only be shipping physical prizes within Australia/New Zealand and U.S./Canada.)

PPL Online will officially go from 10 am AEST on the 12th which is 8 pm EDT/5 pm PDT on the 11th. The same time for everyone converted for time zones!

PPL Online will officially end at 11 am AEST on the 21st, which is 9 pm EDT/6 pm PDT on the 20th.

Kellan, the Twisted Alchemist

A once-respected scientist, Kellan was ostracized by his peers for his obsession with the practical application of poisons and venoms. He continues his research undeterred, however, with the help of his Poison-type Pokémon, and happily battles with the League to show challengers the fruits of his labor.

Outwit Kellan and his nasty tricks to earn the Caustic Emblem!

The Caustic Emblem

Akira, The Kaiju Enthusiast

During his childhood in Ecruteak city, Akira became obsessed with monster movies. This obsession led to Akira exploring the globe with his trusty Tyranitar in search of powerful Kaiju like Pokemon. During his travels Akira heard rumours of Pokemon that grew to giant proportions in battle and the rumours all seemed to lead to the Galar region. It was there with this power that Akira decided to put his strength to use, and to become a sign of power as an Elite 6 member at the PAX Pokemon league.

Defeating Akira grants you the Titan Emblem, the ultimate sign of power!

The Titan Emblem

Aidan, The Draconic Master

Growing up Aidan has always admired dragon pokemon, even those who weren’t dragon type. This led to him developing an interest in doing monotype battles and progressing far using his team of dragons. To have a wider variety of challenging battles he takes on all challengers willing to face the might of dragons. If you survive his dancing outrage you will earn the Dancing Dragon Badge.

Stop the outrage of dragons to obtain the Darting Dragon Dance Emblem!

The Darting Dragon Dance Emblem 

Rune, Your Local Cryptozoologist

Having gone mysteriously missing during their search for aliens after PAX Aus 2018, Rune finally returns only this time searching for proof of things more Earthbound.
Keep your eyes peeled during this fight for rare sightings of long lost Dragons and Ghosts from beyond the veil.

Overcome wyvern and spirits to secure the Duality Emblem!

The Duality Emblem

Rhonder, the Winter Warrior

Growing up in the frigid north, Rhonder has always been fond of the indigenous Ice type Pokemon that resided in the wild areas around the town. Rhonder made a habit of challenging travelers to battles so that he could experience the wide variety of Pokemon that could be found outside the mountain range. However, he quickly discovered that, as cool as they were, Ice type Pokemon had many weaknesses! In due time, the following conclusion was reached: offense is the best defense! After honing their skills in the arts of battle, Rhonder & his team have emerged from the mountains and joined the PAX Pokemon League, looking to continue training against a wide variety of challengers!

Keep your cool to earn the Absolute Zero emblem!

Absolute Zero Emblem

Cryo, Twister of the Elements

Having trained under the masterful Lorelei, Cryo learned much about Pokemon battles. When she was beaten by Red and Blue, he went to find a new teacher, the Avatar. He has finally finished his training and wishes to test himself against the latest batch of challengers.

Crush Cryo to earn the Floe Emblem!

The Floe Emblem

Yakumo, Narrator of Horrors

Halloween is starting early for him! Yakumo is a man that can see “them”. Who’s “them”? Yakumo can see spirits, ghosts, and other spooky things. His unique ability allowed him to interact with the supernatural world, resulting him to go around different regions as an occult researcher. While researching Pokemon ghost myths in the Unova region, Yakumo met Elite Four member Shauntal, getting inspiration to battle with ghost type Pokemon and to share his occult experiences as a ghost story teller. He has arrived to the PAX Pokemon League with his long field research knowledge and battle techniques learned from an elite four member. If you are lucky and have the courage, Yakumo will take your challenge with his spooky ghost companions, and might even tell some chilling ghost stories.

Overcome the terrors of ghosts in order to earn the Occult Badge!

The Occult Badge

Virgil, The Haunted Guide

Leaving the Expo hall of PAX as a winner, Virgil starts making his way home for a well deserved rest. he feels a dark chill of something holding onto him making him continue forward as lights begin to dim around him until he is in complete darkness. It was then he sees a small shimmer of purple light reveal a decrepit old home with the door open showing a table and tea set. It felt… comforting taking a step inside and sitting down he watched as the door closed but he was fine. He wasn’t scared. time passes and feeling more comfortable he openly talks to the objects around them it wasn’t until he noticed portals one after another opening with people looking in that someone no. Something replies to him. “Be the tour guide…..” Looking back at the portals Virgil smiles happy to listen to his “friend”.

Outplay the Ring leader to free the guide and earn the Possessed Badge!

The Possessed Badge

Tom Roe, Candela’s Firewall

Tom Roe, ever the upstart to find new lines of remote work, finds himself looking at a job posting for a community leader on behalf of one Candela of Team Valor.

“Seeking a passionate representative to enter the PAX Pokemon League! The faint of heart need not apply, I’m only looking for people that know how to heat things up!”

With nothing to lose and three formats to conquer, Tom passionately accepts. This is after all, the only requirement to join Team Valor.

It’s time to GO Battle Tom! Shield yourself to victory to earn the Valiant Badge!

The Valiant Badge

Yoshua, the Birdwatcher

Having heard whispers that there may be new unseen forms of the Kanto trio Yoshua has packed up and set out in search of these elusive legendary birds. Travelling the world in search hoping to be the first to see them collecting all the information he can by accepting challengers along the way!

Be the early bird to get the Plume badge!

The Plume Badge

Sakurai, the Mechanical Tactician

Tinkering in his lab, Sakurai and his trusty Klinklang continue to break the boundaries in discovering the mystery the inorganics while also summoning weird Pokemon using his various tomes, from Aegislash to Klefki and Magearna, hoping to be the first in showing the world the true potential of manmade itself.

My wonderful creations, every Klink in its place, witness the marvel of inorganical engineering and win the Mechanical Badge!

The Mechanical Badge

Rosy, the Rabbit Wrangler

Long ago, Rosy ran a rabbit ranch full of life and fluffy, hippity-hoppity rabbit Pokemon. Then, she found herself down on her luck when a tornado destroyed most of the ranch. While all of the rabbits survived, Rosy couldn’t afford to rebuild the ranch and was forced to rehome her rabbits to caring trainers. However, she kept one for herself: her favorite, Azumarill. Rosy and Azumarill then went on different journeys together and found some new rabbit Pokemon friends. Nowadays, Rosy’s team of rabbits are a strong part of the Pokemon League looking for any challengers. Battling helps keep them in shape, and regardless of the outcome, they look forward to the after-battle carrot curry!

Wrestle with these rabbits to win the Bunny Badge!

The Bunny Badge

TohruChu, Head of Dragon Maid Manor

From a young age TohruChu always admired the culture and stories of butlers and maids. After receiving his first Pokemon, Trapinch, he set off on his journey to become the best buttler the world has ever seen. With his team of powerful Dragon Pokemon, he uses them to clean up the competition, and sweep his way to victory! Originally from the Galar region TohruChu traveled through the Hoenn region mopping up each opponent and gym leader to eventually beating the Hoenn champion. Years later after starting the worlds best maid service team He is dusting off his jacket and re entering the world of Pokemon battling for the PPL to help take out the challengers!

 Just try and outshine my Dragons, or be swept off your feet and you may win the Hospitality Badge!

The Hospitality Badge

Patrick Pinkerton, The Pink Pokémon Promoter

A plethora of pink Pokémon populate this perfect planet. As a proponent for pink Pokés, Patrick is out to prove his passion for all Pokémon that are pink! Prepare to Play Rough!

Prove your power against Patrick’s Pink Pokémon and win the Pink Badge!

The Pink Badge