Champion: Maxie, the Land Lobbyist!

On his grand campaign effort, Maxie has come to PAX South to advocate for the Land, and the Pokemon that live there (unlike that unreliable Archie, always holding rallies on beaches). Entirely without tolerance for drinks with tiny umbrellas, Maxie is here to Get Down to Business. Prepare your team to face sunny skies and Pokemon that thrive in hothouse weather, because Maxie is bringing the heat!

Defeat this cool-headed heat master to earn your way in to the PAX Pokemon League Hall of Fame!

Serena, the Top-Rope Flightmaster!

Serena’s back! This high-flying bird keeper returns to PAX South once again, but this time, she’s been hitting the gym! She and her team of airborne Pokemon have been working hard and are stronger than ever! Have you kept pace? Are you ready to prove how much stronger you’ve become?

Show off your hard work to earn the Climbing Emblem!

 

Neptune, the Man Who Has Weathered the Storm!

Neptune is a sailor who has sailed the many seas. From the tropical seas of Hoenn to the frigid seas of Sinnoh and the beautiful coasts of Kalos, Neptune has almost seen it all. During his travels he learned to harness the power of the seas and the many water type Pokemon that live in it, and unusually for a sailor he also developed a bond with the electric types that showed up sometimes during the fierce thunderstorms at sea. Though the location may be landlocked, Neptune has decided to travel inland to test out the team he made during his many travels at the PAX Pokemon League!

Withstand his maelstrom to earn the Thunderstorm Emblem!

Dr. K, the Plague Doctor!

Dr K has been attending PAX South since the first convention in January 2015 for games, fellowship, and great times with friends. However, every year when the convention is over and the friends go their separate ways, one of the group has gotten horribly sick with a mysterious illness. Dubbed the ‘PAX Pox’, Dr. K has taken to studying the horrible disease to better understand and hopefully find a cure or method of prevention for this horrible malady!

Help Dr. K battle this disease to earn the Plague Emblem!

 

Crystal, the Cool Trainer!

Crystal started like many trainers do: choosing between a fire, water, or grass starter. Not really happy with any of them, she grabbed the water-type and learned to work with it. When she found her first technical machine (TM 13- Ice Beam) everything changed. Seeing the power of the move and the elegance of the element, she knew she had to learn more about the Ice typing and its Pokemon. She has traveled through the various regions, learning from their respective Ice-type specialists and honing her skills to a sharp edge. Now, she hopes to bring a cold front to the PAX South Pokemon League!

Keep the frostbite at bay to win the Cool Emblem!

 

Chrom, the Exalted Prince!

Chrom, prince of the Halidom of Ylisse and Leader of the Shepherds, looks for a new challenge! He has arrived in Alola to forge new bonds and battle to the top. Legends are told of Chrom and the bonds he shares with his friends. Some say they are as unbreakable as steel!

Defeat Chrom and the bonds he holds with his Pokemon to claim the Exalt Emblem!

O’Dell, Your Friendly Neighborhood Gym Leader!

“Okay, let’s do this one last time, yeah? This is it. My name is O’Dell Morales. I was bitten by a radioactive Joltik. And for like two weeks, I’ve been the one and only Bug-Type Gym Leader at PAX South. I think you know the rest. I came to San Antonio. I battled a bunch of people. Waited in some lines. Paid too much for a hot dog. The important thing is, no matter how many hits my bugs and I take, we always get back up. I’m a Pokemon master. And I’m not the only one.”

Prove that you too, you have what it takes to wear the mask to earn the Great Power Badge!

 

Grimlock, Vanguard of the Dragon Empire!

The great Dragon Empire stretches far into the deserts of the west. Their riches and power come from the terrible armies of Dragon Pokemon they can unleash at a moments notice. Now they send Grimlock, feared even among his countrymen, to test the might of challengers at PAX South!

Can you stop this new threat and win the Imperial Badge?

 

Fujin & Raijin, the Ultimate Ninja Weather Team!

Fujin and Raijin have been a team that has lasted through out time. However in these fast paced, modern times what were two ancient deities to do? They decided to use their supernatural abilities to control the weather to become… THE ULTIMATE NINJA WEATHER TEAM! Never before has the world seen such charm, grace, or meteorological prowess! If you plan on taking on the worlds greatest weather team you had better come prepared for stormy weather, and rough seas!

Weather their storm to earn the Twin Typhoon Badge!

Up next… the Elite Five!

Wolfram, Keeper of the Forge!

As a young man, Wolfram studied the techniques of Poke Ball making from Kurt in Johto for several years. After he completed his apprenticeship, Wolfram left Azalea town to pursue his magnum opus: A new form of Poke Ball that would improve the capturing of Steel Type Pokemon. He and his forge-fired team are ready to test their mettle at PAX South!

Hammer your team into shape to earn the Indomitable Badge!

 

Jaird, the Tea Master!

Always searching for the best cup of tea, Jaird scoured the globe for ingredients and Pokemon who could bring him closer to them. After years, he now has his own garden and gym dedicated to both! His battle style is like the perfectly brewed cup, you don’t want it fire hot but you can’t let it get ice cold!

Serve up your winning team to earn the Brewed Leaf Badge! (and maybe a delightful refreshing drink!)

 

Roku and Pancake, the Unbreakable Bond!

This is one duo you can’t brute force your way through; Roku and Pancake have one devastating combination! Roku’s hyper-offensive dragons will annihilate your team quickly if you aren’t careful! But don’t ignore Pancake’s supportive Fairy types who will be buffing Roku’s team with a variety of techniques, otherwise you are doomed to fail! You will need to think outside the box and demonstrate exceptional coordination to defeat these adversaries, as they will be ready for simple tricks!

Sever their perfect synergy with your strategies to earn the Harmony Badge!