PAX South 2016

Ask anyone in the legal field and they can tell you endless stories about Pozzo and Godot. These two have been fighting fierce courtroom duels since they graduated at the top of their class at Unova Law. Pozzo is regarded as the best defense attorney in Unova because he will defend his client until the bitter end with a defense like a steel shield. Godot is legendary among prosecutors and will relentlessly attack any defense that stands in his way of a guilty verdict. When the two are pitted against each other in court, trials go on for weeks until a verdict is decided. Outside of the courtroom the pair continue to brawl: Pozzo’s unshakable Steel types versus Godot’s unyielding Fighting team. Court is now in session and any challengers who wish to go on trial will have Unova’s premier ace attorney on their side to face the prosecution! Take the stand and prove your case to earn the Trial Badge!

Karthe grew up dreaming of being a soldier. He imagined the thrill of being part of an elite unit of men, expertly trained and prepared to take on his country’s most hardened enemies. After discovering that his personal combat skills left much to be desired, he found he had an aptitude for communications and Pokemon training. Now he serves as a radio controller for Unova’s heroes, while providing steel-hardened battlefield support with his Pokemon: Steel Team Six. Prove you can withstand the pressure of battle and earn the Operator Badge!

Pending always dreamed of becoming the greatest Pokemon battler in Sinnoh. At the beginning of his journey, Pending searched for the perfect alias to match his future title. During his early matches, still undecided, he put [pending] under the name slot. Slowly, he became a recognized and feared contender at tournaments the world over. Only after he finally gained the title of Arena Master by surpassing hundreds of others in the 3v3 arena championships did he realize what he had done. The commentators had been calling him “Pending”, round after round, in front of thousands of fans, and it was too late to change! Searching for new ways to gain an edge, Pending has been investigating obscure tactics that achieve victory with lesser known moves. See through his strategies to earn the Pending Badge!

Born on the farm, Petatero grew up raising Pokemon that help work the land. One day, curious to explore the world outside the farm, Petatero and his Tauros, T-Bone, ventured out to the big city. Petatero and T-Bone were surprised to see so many people from so many different cultures and places they had never seen before, and they all had Pokemon! He was so curious of the people around him, he went into local shops and Pokemon centers to ask people why they all loved Pokemon. He received so many types of answers, Petatero decided to expand his horizons. Traveling to San Antonio with the hopes of discovering new reasons why people love their Pokemon, trainers battling Petatero must answer the question. Prove your bond is strong to earn the Wrangler Badge!

After studying Pokémon paleontology at the Nacrene Museum, Cliff started traveling the world searching out rare fossils, and training his fossil Pokémon. Mines, caves, deserts: wherever a pokemon fossil turns up, so does Cliff. Some say that his fossil collection is larger than that of any museum. His plan is to someday open a park of restored fossil Pokémon to educate and amaze visitors of all ages. But until he can get the real estate, he’s known for being the preeminent fossil gym leader. If you can bust up his rock-type Pokémon, you’ll earn the Fossil Badge!

Mayura is a native Southern girl with a passion for the arts, with music right at the top! After settling down in the Kalos region at a young age after a life of constant moving, she’d knew she wanted to be a professional singer. She realized her dream when her PR videos made in Lumiose City got her signed to a deal! Now before her first tour she’s coming to Pax South to show her passion for not just music but Pokemon as well! Don’t let her small stature fool you, she knows her stuff! Outperform this young maestra to earn the Crescendo Badge!

Growing up in the Orange Archipelago, Commodore never liked maps. The only parts that he enjoyed were the edges, where he saw pictures of sea serpents and the words “Here be Dragons.” Commodore set off to see what lay beyond the edges of the maps for himself, and to search for those mysterious monsters. A fairy or ice Pokemon will stop a dragon cold, but a water serpent will need to be zapped or sapped! You’ll need to decide if each of Commodore’s Pokemon is more water type or dragon type to sink his ship and earn the Uncharted Badge!

Born into a rich family, Penelope was pampered all her life. At eight years old she was presented with an Eevee bred specially for contests. Though she excelled at contests, Penelope longed for a traditional trainer’s life of travel. On her tenth birthday Penelope and her newly evolved Sylveon started an adventure of their own. Showing just as much promise as a battler, Penelope became famous as a fairy type trainer, known as the “Pink Princess”. Don’t underestimate these fierce fairies to earn the Princess Badge!

From an early age Jaird has been fascinated by psychic type Pokémon. Unlike the human children his age, the Pokemon were more understanding, intelligent, and insightful. They helped him to learn about and appreciate his fellow classmates. They showed him how to socialize and to better understand people’s behavior. Not everything is as black and white as the young trainer once believed. As an adult, Jaird has put those skills to use as a psychiatrist and as a battler. His goal is to help others learn and grow the way his friends helped him. Jaird faces each challenge side-by-side with his team, on and off the arena. Visualize your victory to earn the Ink Blot Badge!

This high-flying lass hails from the old country, traveling far and wide across regions with her bird Pokemon. Her training techniques represent a long upheld heritage, honed through generations to make the strongest fliers. See if you can meet the speed she brings, or outwit the weight of her experience. The best fliers are those that can deal with adverse conditions, be they rock or rain. This Courier carries only the best, defeat her and prove yourself worthy to bear the Jetstream Badge!