PPL 2023

PAX West 2023, PPL 2023, West 2023 Leaders

Leaders: Joe, The Mistaken Meteorologist, Josh, The Quizzical, and Marissa, The Dog Whisperer!

Joe, The Mistaken Meteorologist

Joe, armed with his “precise” meteorological knowledge and a unique team of weather-themed Pokémon challenges aspiring trainers with unexpected strategies that harness the power of wind, rain, and sunlight.

Defeat Joe and weather his tempestuous tactics to earn the Hurricane Badge!


Josh, The Quizzical

WHO’S THAT POKÉMON?! Josh has made it his mission to travel around the world evaluating randomly selected people on their Pokémon recognition. Why he does this is a mystery, but rewards await those who pass his tests.

Surprise Josh with your Pokémon knowledge to earn the PokID Badge!


Marissa, The Dog Whisperer

Marissa, also known as the Dog Whisperer, is a passionate and skilled trainer who specializes in dog-type Pokémon. Her love for dogs and her deep understanding of their loyalty, companionship, and unwavering spirit have earned her the reputation as the ultimate authority on dog-like Pokémon.

Defeat Marissa and you will ‘pawsitively’ win the Loyalty Badge!

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Leaders: Cole, The Card Player, IbbyTrainer, The Master of Storms, and Jose, The Spaghetti Cowboy!

Cole, The Card Player

Cole grew up splitting time between card games and Pokémon battling, never sure which one would be his calling. He tried to master and pay equal attention to both, but his family-run gym needing a new leader forced his hand, though his past shines through in his teams and theming.

Play a better battle than Cole to win the pot and take home the Royal Flush Badge!


IbbyTrainer, The Master of Storms

Ibby has been playing and studying Pokémon for all 12 years of his life. He has always had an affinity for Water, Electric, and Ice type Pokémon. Try to send his thunder charged tsunami back at him to earn the Storm Badge.

Defeat Ibby’s terrifying thunderstorm Pokémon to earn the Storm Badge!


Jose, The Spaghetti Cowboy

The biggest cowboy-fanboy this side of Victory Road, Jose will show you these boots were made for walkin’ all over you and your team!

Put the freeze on this washed out wannabe and earn yourself a honky-tonkin’ Yeehaw Badge!

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Leaders: Carny Kenny, The Minigame Master, Hoopa, The Mischievous Magician, and Roxas, The Overcaffinated Admin!

Carny Kenny, The Minigame Master

Anyone can tell a Rattata to use Bite, but can you make one run like the wind? Are you able to memorize mesmerizing patterns with Clefairies? WELL STEP RIGHT UP, STEP RIGHT UP!! I’M CARNY KENNY AND WELCOME, TO THE GREATEST SHOW ON THE PLANET!!

You don’t have to place first but you do have to beat ME to earn the Minigames Badge!


Hoopa, The Mischievous Magician

The mischievous Hoopa has summoned tons of Pokémon! Oh? What’s this? It looks like it wants to play a game! Let’s use some of these Pokémon and battle with Hoopa!

Beat Hoopa at its own game to win the Hyperspace Hole badge!


Roxas, The Overcaffinated Admin

Roxas has little time to mess around with Pokémon battles. She has to keep the PAX Pokémon League running and can only take appointments one at a time.

Avoid Roxas’s punches and arrive on time to win the Overloaded Badge!

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Leaders: Bob, The Historian, Boreas Rex, Sovereign of the Frozen Reaches, and Brantley, The Brilliant Pokémon Academic!

Bob, The Historian

Bob has been studying Sinnoh and its ancient history for 16 years. Recently he has stumbled upon a tomb illustrating and describing in great detail some of the ancient Pokémon that lived in Sinnoh. With the help of modern technology, Bob has brought some of these Pokémon into the present and is excited to test them in battle.

Defeat Bob’s historical relics to earn the Ancient Badge!


Boreas Rex, Sovereign of the Frozen Reaches

Parley?!? Who thinks this be the time fer idle chatter!?! Ah! Another challenger to come seek audience with the Ruler of the Northern Domain, are ye? I admire yer guile, young warm-body! Hoping to gain favor and learn mine secrets of the icy tundras and the frozen sea will prove no easy feat. But should ye fight as a rancorous Sharpedo and cut the wind out me sails in a Pokémon battle, then ye shall rightfully earn the respect of Boreas Rex! Then, ye may parley!

Draw no quarter against Boreas Rex to earn the Bounty of the Blue Nose and the Frozen Wasteland Badge!


Brantley, The Brilliant Pokémon Academic

Brantley is a Flameborn Sunny Day Pokémon specialist. His knowledge for Pokémon performance in the sun burns just as bright as the flames they employ!

Douse Brantley’s flames to earn the Brilliant Badge!

PAX West 2023, PPL 2023, West 2023 Leaders

Leaders: Basil, The Seafood Savant, Baxter, The Disgruntled Office Worker, and Bioram, The TCG Master!

Basil, The Seafood Savant

Determined to be the number one chef and number one Pokémon battler, Basil has opened up shop in the PAX Pokémon League to serve up fresh battles. Bon Appétit!

Turn up the electricity to overcook Basil’s fish and serve ’em up with a side of Grass type to earn the Seafood Badge!


Baxter, The Disgruntled Office Worker

Baxter was the average worker until the monsters destroyed his office. Lying wounded in the wreckage he decided he would become manager of his own destiny and stop the beasts. Now they work for him.

Topple Baxter’s monsters to earn the Kaiju Badge!


Bioram, The TCG Master

You can choose to challenge the TCG Master over the “Pokémon TCG Live” app or with physical cards. Don’t have your own cards? Bioram has got you covered with multiple rental decks to choose from!

You’ll need all the logic and tactics you can muster to beat Bioram and earn the TCG Badge!

PAX West 2023, PPL 2023, West 2023 Leaders

PPL West 2023 is kicking off with Blythe, the Dewdrop Chaser and Damekage, The Genetics Researcher!

Blythe, the Dewdrop Chaser

Glittering droplets spilling from the sky, how anyone can hate the rain is beyond Blythe. Especially the enchanting world a true rainfall will leave behind where everything sparkles. On their journey they have found friends that likewise love the rain, or that lovely wonderland that exists after a storm has passed. Chasing both that serenity after a downpour or that crashing splash of battle, Blythe is always ready to share her love of the rain and what it can bring.

Prepare for a downpour to defeat Blythe the Dewdrop Chaser to earn the Rain Badge!


Damekage, The Genetics Researcher

Shiny Pokémon are a mystery; to further his understanding of this phenomenon, Damekage has begun to study Pokémon that do not evolve. Help him discover the answer of why some Pokémon are shiny.

Damekage uses Pokémon that don’t evolve! Be ready for each individual surprise to earn the Genetics Badge!

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The PAX Pokemon League Online 2023 Hall of Fame!

Congratulations to this year’s League Champions!


League Champion: Brantley, the Area Apparition

“SirSpooks” “Phantasaur” “LadyFlutter”
“KingMojo” “GangGang” “PrincePolter”

 


League Champion: Inkydog

 
“Garganacl” “Kris Joan” “Sylveon”
“Weavile” “Garchomp” “Flutter Mane”

 


League Champion: StarlightDragon

“Brocoli” “Azazel” “Bugatti”
“Spike” “Aqua” “Block This”

 


League Champion: Ruppy

“Vengeance” “Leafpaw” “Mammoth”
“Escargot” “Thermador” “Wrath”

 

 


League Champion: Reddit

“Lithium” “Pikachu” “Fatty”
“Stacy” “Cris” “The Chiller”

 


League Champion: Cerulean Jake

“Glimmora” “Cyclizar” “Dragonite”
“Grimmsnarl” “Torkoal” “Walking Wake”

 


League Champion: Wyvernxk7 and His Rad Hair Team Return!

“No, Ma’am!” “Zorn” “Yah, Mon”
 
“Burnin’ Love” “Samba Amiga” “Queengambit”


Sprites from PkParaiso, with Gen 9 sprites from adamsb0303.
If you see any errors, or if you were left off accidentally or something’s missing, leave a comment, or send an email to paxpokemonleague at gmail dot com, or message doomy8902 on discord and we’ll do our best to fix it!
Thank you for Playing!

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Champion: Chieftain Hiccup of Berk, Dragon Master!

Chieftain Hiccup of Berk, Dragon Master!

I’m the Chieftan of a little viking island called Berk. It snows nine months of the year and hails the other three. The only perks…are the pets. We have faced fire breathing monstrosities, treacherous seas, and armadas and every time have come out stronger, braver, and more determined. I know that no matter what challenge lies ahead, I know I can face it head on with my friends by my side. We are a team, united by friendship and we will soar to unimaginable heights. For in the end, it’s not the size of the dragon that counts. And with my dragons, there is no obstacle we can’t overcome! Prepare to unleash your inner fire and conquer the skies alongside us. Embrace the adventure that awaits, for here, you’ll discover the true meaning of strength and friendship.

So come forth, challengers, and let your spirits take flight if you wish to enter the Hall of Fame!

 

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Leaders: Azshara, Queen Beneath the Tides, Gandalf, the Grey Wanderer, and Karuma, Destruction in Human Form

Azshara, Queen Beneath the Tides!

Queen Azshara was cursed to the depths after making a bad deal with an eldritch being. For thousands of years, she plotted against them to gain her freedom, eventually being saved by a band of PAX Pokémon League gym leaders. Seeing them in action inspired her to train to become a leader herself. She now seeks to test the latest challengers of the PAX Pokémon League. Beware, the waters rise!

Defeat Azshara with the light to claim the Tidestone Badge!

 

Gandalf, the Grey Wanderer!

Arriving in Middle-earth in the Third Age, Gandalf is one the five Istari, or wizards. He enjoys long walks in the Shire and chilling with Elves. During his travels through Middle-earth, Gandalf heard about a land inhabited by creatures known as Pokémon and decided to take a break and learn what he could about them. Now he is part of the PAX Pokémon League to blow off some steam before going back to Middle-earth.

Get past Gandalf to win the Istari Badge!

 

Karuma, Destruction in Human Form!

Karuma was just a regular student of the Uva Academy who excelled in history. After being asked to research further into the Paldean folklore of the four treasures by Ms. Raifort, Karuma willingly took that offer as he was interested in it as well. After the field research was complete, Karuma came back to the academy; but no one realized at this time his change. After his return, Karuma constantly looked sleep deprived, his battle style became very aggressive, and he started to claim he can weaken the powers of other Pokémon using dark forces. No one noticed, but the folklore was real and Karuma was taken over by the treasures. And the curse of Paldea is now spreading outside of the region, as Karuma was recruited as a member of the PAX Pokémon League for his curse-derived battle skills.

Purify the curse of Paldea to earn the Calamity Badge!

 

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Leaders: Itsy, the Crafty Crafter, Loopy, Iono’s Streaming Rival, and Percy Pascal, the Playful Paradise Partier!

Itsy, the Crafty Crafter!

Itsy spent years crafting adorable Pokémon plushies until she discovered that there are Pokémon who enjoy crafting as much as her! Now she travels the regions searching for and training Pokémon that love to craft as much as she does.

Variety is the spice of life, and crafts. Bring your creativity to earn the Artisanal Badge!

 

Loopy, Iono’s Streaming Rival!

Loopy has been a rival streamer and trainer to Paldea’s Iono for many years, but has never fully been able to grab the spotlight from her. Perhaps it is Iono’s catchy on stream graphics, or her catchphrases, or her stellar ensemble… or perhaps it’s because Loopy specializes in Water type Pokémon and cannot beat Iono in a battle, losing him followers. Whatever the reason, Loopy has never given up on his dream to become a top Pokémon battler and streamer, creating his own “Loopy Sphere” channel and highlighting his fierce battles as he rises to the top of the PAX Pokémon League, away from the electrifying shadow of Iono.

You’re caught in my Whirlpool! Navigate Loopy’s water Pokémon to earn the Salt Water Badge!

 

Percy Pascal, the Playful Paradise Partier!

You’ve been invited to a beach party in Paldea by Percy Pascal! Come play with Percy and all his precious Pokéfriends. There might even be a battle or two! 🙂

Party with Percy to earn the Beach Party Badge!

 

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