Author name: Justice

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Unplugged Leader Applications

Applications to be a PAX Pokemon League gym leader for PAXUnplugged 2023 are now open!

Apps will be open until end of day on October 1st so make sure you submission in on time.

We are looking for TCG players of all experience levels to represent us, battle challengers, and to provide the gym leader experience from the games over the course of PAX Unplugged weekend.  Whether it’s your first time playing Pokemon TCG, you’re a seasoned veteran since the 90’s, or anywhere in between, we would love to have you join us!

https://forms.gle/PheQ6ipaeXcBu2Z79

If you have any questions the best place to ask is on our Discord server, which can be joined here.  You can also find us on our Twitter/X. Can’t wait to see you there!

Admins: _Justice_ and Fro

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PPL Unplugged 2021: Champ Reveal

This is it, Trainers, your final challenge, defeat the Champ and you’ll earn title of Champion of PAX Pokémon League Unplugged:

It’s Sharp, The Desert Gambler!

Leader Description Sharp and his Maractus have traveled the world in search of games of chance. Starting from his home in Nimbasa City, Sharp has Visited all the Game corners he could find from Celadon to Veilstone. Now Sharp and his maractus are on the way to Pax Unplugged to see how many challengers they can take down with a few flips of the coin.

Pronouns: He/him
Tagline: Go all in!

And what do you get for taking down Sharp and the rest of this year’s Pokémon League? Why, something exclusive to this year, and to this PAX event, your own PAX Pokémon League Playmat!

Designed by Nyankokimi, original artist for the PAX Pokémon League, this silicone playmat is your special prize for defeating the League this year. The quantity of playmats available is limited, so make sure you keep your eyes sharp for those signature green scarves, and play your way to victory!
So what are you waiting for, Champ-in-the-Making? Grab your deck, shuffle up, and get ready to play so Pokémon TCG! See you soon!
-Justice

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PPL Unplugged 2021: Gym Leader Reveals Day 4

Welcome back to the fourth round of leader reveals!  PAX Unplugged is tomorrow!  Today’s gym leaders are coming at you with some new takes on classic strats:

Oh, it must be tea time! Better go see Earl Grey, the Mad Hatter!

Earl Grey was your typical Haberdasher until the day he encountered a Polteageist. After catching the Pokemon, Earl found himself with a curious craving for tea. Tea with breakfast, tea with lunch. Tea for tea’s sake. Parties for tea. Tea tastings. Tea rankings. Tea time all the time! The possessed hatter soon was hosting his own tea parties with his Pokémon, inviting trainers from all the land to partake in battle over his mad tea ceremonies! He’s come to PAX Unplugged to spread the word of tea to every trainer he meets!

Pronouns: He/him

Badge Tagline: Survive the mad tea party and earn yourself the Tea-Time Badge!

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PPL Unplugged 2021: Gym Leader Reveals Day 3

Welcome back to the third round of leader reveals!  PAX Unplugged is only days away! Today’s gym leaders pack some some fair-ily cute creatures:

Trainers, meet Crystal, the Cutie Collector!

Crystal just loves the cute pokémon! She collects, loves, and cares for them so very much! She comes to the PAX Pokémon League as an instructor on the arts of learning how to love and care for pokémon! Play with her, and learn how to start you Pokémon journey!

Pronouns: She/her

Badge Tagline: Learn to play the Pokémon TCG and obtain the Cutie Badge!

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PPL Unplugged 2021: Gym Leader Reveals Day 2

Welcome back to the second round of leader reveals!  PAX Unplugged is nearly upon us and-what’s this? Today’s leaders have decks and themes based on the Galar region!

Let’s meet Mark, The Worlds-Class Coach!

After a long time competing in intense Pokémon tournaments, Mark finally found his calling in coaching up-and-coming trainers hoping to one day be the best. His philosophy is that in order to play like the best you need to study the best. To that end, he spends hours studying and analyzing the decks and combos of champions from years past. Now he has come to the PAX Pokémon League to share what he’s learned using his arsenal of championship decks from throughout the game’s history, giving challengers a taste of what it’s like to compete at the top!

Pronouns: He/him

Badge Tagline: Prove you’re champion material and earn yourself the Aspirant’s Badge

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PPL Unplugged 2021:1st Gym Leader Reveals

Welcome to the first round of leader reveals today! Keep coming back all week as we uncover the leaders behind this year’s PAX Unplugged in Philadelphia!

First, meet Bubble07, the Slippery Sleuth!

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…Mysterious. I’ve done some research, and managed to get this this revealing clue about what they’re up to:

Pronouns: Any

Badge Tagline: Slip past this secret agent and earn the Snipe Shot Badge!

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PPL Unplugged 2021 Rules are Live!

PAX Pokemon League Unplugged is back!

That’s right! Shuffle up and ready your decks, the PAX Pokemon League is returning to Philadelphia December 10th-12th at PAX Unplugged! Join us in the Free Play Area, located inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center. We’ve updated the rules here. So what’s the format this year? Back once again: it’s Expanded! Keep your eyes peeled, Gym Leader reveals start in less than a week. See you there!
~Justice and DarkMageFro

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PPL Unplugged 2019 Hall of Fame

Congrats to this year’s Champions!

Champion: Brad

Brad’s Winning Decklist: Hit & Run

Pokemon:
4 Wobbuffet GEN RC11
3 Hitmonchan TEU 74
1 Hitmonlee TEU 73
1 Buzzwole FLI 77
1 Diancie Prism Star FLI 74
1 Kartana-GX CIN 70
1 Nihilego LOT 106
1 Oranguru SUM 113
1 Hoopa UNM 140

Trainer:
3 Professor Sycamore BKP 107
3 N FCO 105
3 Korrina FFI 95
3 Guzma BUS 115
2 Teammates PRC 141
4 VS Seeker PHF 109
3 Nest Ball SUM 123
1 Ultra Ball SLG 68
1 Computer Search BCR 137
1 Rescue Stretcher GRI 130
1 Enhanced Hammer GRI 124
1 Adventure Bag LOT 167
4 Float Stone BKT 137
2 Muscle Band XY 121
1 Choice Band GRI 121
3 Shrine of Punishment CES 143

Energy:
4 Strong Energy FCO 115
3 Prism Energy NXD 93
2 Fighting Energy 6
1 Beast Energy Prism Star FLI 117

 

Champion: Zack

 

If we’re missing any info, or if you were  a champion and we missed you, please contact the PAX Pokemon League on Facebook, or DM @PAXPokemon on Twitter, and we’ll update this list!

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PPL Unplugged 2019 Champ Reveal!

Today’s the day, it’s time to meet the Champ!

The PAX Pokemon League is proud to present:

Brandon, the Dark Dragon Tamer!

Trainer’s Eye: Brandon began his journey looking up to Lance and studying how Lance learned to control powerful Dragon Pokemon, until one day, researchers found dark type Pokemon! Interested in combining the techniques of Dragon types with the power of Dark type pokemon, Brandon worked at raising a team of Dark Pokemon, lead by his powerful Tyranitar. Even if he wasn’t a dragon type, Brandon knew he could defeat even Lance with his powerful Pokemon. Now Brandon is bringing his team to PAX Unplugged to show that Dark Pokemon can be just as powerful as any Dragon-type!

Do you think you have what it takes to take down the Dark Dragon Tamer? Bring your best deck, because our Champ is going all out! Ready your pokemon, bring your A-game, and we’ll see you at the Diversity Lounge for some great Pokemon TCG matches!

 

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