PPL 2013

Raised in the quiet town of Verdanturf, a young man heard great tales of a foreign gym filled with gifted ninjas. Filled with vigor and longing for adventure away from his dull hometown, he left home after capturing one of the local Roselia. He traveled a great distance, eventually making it to Fuchsia City, where he trained under the current gym leader, Janine. Once his training was complete, he heard stories of the great battles that took place during the PAX Pokemon League and immediately set out for a new challenge. Though he prefers to fight in thick forests, he’ll have no problems taking on challengers in the busy city of Boston. If you can manage to catch him and defeat his tricky team, you’ll earn yourself the Substitution Badge!

Twitter: @PPL_Volaro

Yellow was born near Viridian forest and was blessed with the special ability to heal and read the minds of Pokemon. Her abilities cause her to dislike seeing Pokémon get injured in senseless fights. She considers all of her Pokémon her friends, including her first Pokémon, a Rattata that Red and Pika helped her catch. Often seen with her hair tucked up into her hat, Yellow has come to the PAX Pokemon League to help people understand that battling isn’t everything when it comes to Pokémon. Show her your love for these strange and wonderful creatures to win the Empathy Badge!

Twitter: @PPL13_Yellow

Reginald was once at the forefront of archaeology research, studying at all major ruin sites across the regions. While uncovering a new section of Ruins of Alph, Reginald fell through a section of floor. The rescue party that descended after him found only a small, empty room. Three days later, much to everyone’s surprise, Reginald stumbled from the entrance of the ruins. When asked what happened, he would only speak about finding Legedary Pokemon, and refused to leave the site. Soon after, he disappeared into the ruins. He has reportedly been spotted at various ruins across the regions, behaving unpredictably. Shortly after the Pokemon League announced its hunt for the Legendary trio, Reginald Stone mysteriously appeared and applied for a leader position. Solve this man’s cryptic ramblings and receive the Royal Badge!

Pokemon battles unleash copious amounts of destruction on the grounds where they are fought, but the hallowed halls of the Pax Pokemon League remain shining and spotless due to the tireless efforts of one man. Rufus Atwood has been the PPL janitor for 37 years and he’s always been quick with a ready mop, a window squeegee, or that powder stuff you put on throw-up. A talented trainer in his own right, many a league challenger owe their badge to a kindly word of advice from the man polishing the pokeball case. Rufus’ team is full of those pokemon that live in dingy corners, who would once be the cause of mess and mayhem but have turned to the service of cleanliness under the janitor’s gleaming example. If you can take on this team of muck and grime and emerge without getting slimed, you’ll earn yourself the Spotless Badge!

After attending PAX East 2012, Berri noticed the horrifyingly common exploitation and ill treatment of Dragon Pokemon, with her precious golden Altaria experiencing repeated freezings by icy attacks. In the wake of the festivities and frostbite, Berri stayed behind to tend to the excess of unwanted and orphaned dragons hatched in preparation for PAX East-many of which were released, flooding the dragons’ natural habitats. This year she has returned to East to advocate for the preservation of dragon habitats, battling with the dragons she cared for who then chose to stay by her side. Berri aims to show PAX the majesty and raw power dragons bring to the world! Defeat her and earn the Preservation Badge!

Twitter: @YacheBerri