PPL 2017

Joker, the Phantom Thief

 

Upon reading the buzzwords ‘PAX West’ on an internet advertisement, Akira Kurusu (codename: Joker) found himself in the Metaverse of the PAX Pokémon League where the masks of his Personas had been turned into Pokemon. Determined to infiltrate the convention, Joker found himself scouring for clues in order to locate the Treasure, capture it, and return to his world. Will your encounter with Joker be one of fortune or one of ruin? Your fate is in the cards!

Cyrus and Aku, the Dueling Brothers

 Born together but separated by their parents, these two brothers have reunited with Pokemon. To show their parents that genes don’t make the men, they are going work together and bring balance to the cosmos. After many challenges arose in their training . they finally settled on the prestigious coin flip to determine the team. Defeat the brothers and gain the Eclipse Emblem.

Eclipse Badge

Mr. Hawk, the High-Flying Professor

Mr. Hawk is an energetic educator at the Trainer School in Hao’oli. After the being soundly defeated by the Champion of Alola, Mr. Hawk decided to revisit and revise his entire repertoire of lessons to see what he could do to improve. Several days and a couple pots of coffee later he came to the conclusion that he would need to take a short sabbatical to brush up on battle style and to learn some new techniques. So with this goal in mind Mr. Hawk went off to join the Pax Pokemon League where he knew he would test other trainers and be tested himself.  SHOCK Mr. Hawk by paying attention in class so you can ROCK your exams and earn the Lesson Badge!

Lesson Badge

Damekage, the Pokemon Genetics Researcher

A Pokemon researcher from Kalos interested in how and why Pokemon evolve he found himself in Alola. There he found himself fascinated with how climates had changed the way some Pokemon had evolved. In doing that research he came across a Pokemon that seemed to sparkle in the light. This led to his research on why some Pokemon will rarely have a unique coloring to them and shine in the light. He is after the answer to the shiny Pokemon. Bring your unique Pokemon to challenge him and earn the Genetics Emblem.

Genetics Emblem

Erkenhelm the Wacky, Waving, Inflatable

Ever since he was young Erkenhelm loved wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tubemen. They were silly and fun to watch and he never tired of them. He also loved Pokemon and decided to combine those two things by putting together a team of Pokemon who loved to wave their bodies around just like the tubemen he enjoyed so much. When he heard about the PAX Pokemon League he gathered up his friends and set out to entertain challengers the same way he has been entertained for years: by being wacky! Defeat Erkenhelm and gain the Wacky Emblem!

Wacky Emblem

 

Sans, The Judge of Karma

Sans is a skeleton that’s very laid back to the point of laziness and loves puns and jokes, spending his days in the Underground being a sentry on the lookout for humans. Behind the goofy smile, however, lies a very dangerous monster that is equal parts intelligent and powerful. Be careful not to get on his bad side, or else you’re gonna have a bad time. If you have enough Determination to make it past his judgment, then he’ll let you pass with the Judgment Emblem in hand.

Judgement Emblem

Pompto, the Photo Master

 

Prompto loves to have fun, but he can get serious when it is needed. When serious, there is no better shot. He is flawless with his guns and camera when he tries. He’s decided to try his hand at the art of Pokemon phototography and wants to share that with you! Use your photography skills to try to snap up victory from Prompto and gain the Snap Badge!

Snap Badge

Jose the Gem Warrior

The magical guardians of the universe and Steven are here in Seattle to test your Pokemon Training skills! Prove your bonds of friendship with your Pokemon and earn the Gem Warrior badge!

 

Gem Warrior Badge

 

Pending the TV Guide

Check your watch… Whoa, look at that! Your calculator watch says 1999. That means it’s time to turn that hat backwards, bust out that yoyo, stick a cassette into that walkman, and get ready for a rad time, because we’re in the 90s! That’s right, it’s a Saturday in the 90s. This new game called Pokemon just came out, and we’re about to check it out while we watch some Saturday morning cartoons! Scheduled during the Pending timeslot – sit down, grab a can of Surge, and get ready to challenge Pending, the TV Guide! You’ll need to best the rad vibes of the 90s to overcome the TV guide! Defeat Pending and gain the TV Badge!

TV Badge

Professor Pine, the Pokemon Professor

Professor Pine was an outstanding graduate from the Castelia University Pokemon Research department. After graduation, Pine traveled the world, studying alongside Professor Elm, Ivy, Oak, and Juniper before settling in to research Pokémon in the Pacific Northwest. Professor Pine does most of his research on Pokémon teamwork and cooperation. Despite his time spent doing research, Professor Pine is also an accomplished trainer, having collected many badges in his days of travel. If you end up facing him in a battle, Just be sure to expect the unexpected, and know you’re up against a rather knowledgeable opponent. Setup your own deadly combo to defeat Professor Pine and earn the Basics Badge!

Basics Badge

 

Lt. Surge, The Lightning American

Normally found hanging around his gym in Vermilion city, the Pokemon veteran Lt. Surge has decided to take some vacation time to the Alolan region. The beaches, as well as the newly found electric types of the region, recharged this seasoned leader, inspiring him to join up with the PAX Pokemon League here in Alola. Attempt to ground Lt Surge’s fast paced team and earn yourself the Thunder Badge!

Thunder Badge

Kellogg, the Cereal Surprise

 A surprise in every battle! Kellogg is ready to lay down some milky cool battles featuring your favorite cereal mascots! If you’re able to best the likes of Toucannon Sam reach into Kellogg’s cereal box and earn the Box Prize Badge!

Box Prize Badge

 

Emre, The Smash Leader

Emre like rock. Emre find big rocks and SMASH. Emre finds Pax Pokemon League. Emre finds Rock Pokemon. Emre SMASH Pax Pokemon League with big Rock Pokemon. Emre become Gym Leader and SMASH challengers. Smash Emre and gain the Smash Badge!

Smash Badge

Keleesi, Mother of Pocketmonsters

Born into a broken family that betrayed their native lands Keleesi was banished at a young age. She traveled far and long in her exile, growing stronger with each Pokemon she accepted into her service. They are incredibly loyal and endeared to her, as she rescued many of them from abusive trainers that could not see their true potential. In uniting them she was able to return to her homeland, where she fights to prove that she is worthy of her place and to spread her ideas that all Pokemon are valuable. Defeat Keleesi and gain the Thrones Badge!

Thrones Badges

Henry, the Dirt-Lovin’ Farm Manager

Henry is the eighth of eleven siblings, and from an early age he had to shoulder his set of chores at his parents’ Frog Hollow Farm. He could barely contain himself during his 8th birthday when his mom gifted him a Torchic egg and his dad gifted him a Snivy egg to hatch. As a teen, Henry shouldered more responsibilities on the farm as he grew in strength and in smarts, and started learning the mechanics of Pokemon breeding. As an adult, Henry has fully taken over the farm from his parents, and bonded with his Pokemon, they’ve evolved together to manage the Orchards, Fields, and Barnyard in a challenging economy. He’s come to the Emerald City with his three teams in order to negotiate trade, sell at Pike Place Market, and while here, why not battle? Which team will YOU draw in this barn brawl of a one-on-one Pokemon battle? Defeat Henry and gain the Homestead Badge!

Homestead Badge