Mr. Pennybags, once known as the Monopoly Man, was a financial prodigy and a master strategist in the world of business. After amassing a fortune, he sought a new challenge and found it in the realm of Pokémon battling. Transforming his grand mansion into a gym, he now tests trainers’ strategic acumen and battling prowess. With his trusted Pokémon, each representing different facets of wealth and luck, Mr. Pennybags awards the prestigious Banker Badge to those who can outsmart and outbattle him.
Invest in your team and withdraw success with the Banker Badge!
Mr. Pizza started his career as a chef in the Galar region, after years of battling as a gym leader everything started to taste a little bland. Hungry for a change he left on a holiday, spending some time in the Paldea region to cleanse his palate and finding new challenges in front of him. Once again he is refreshed and ready to serve defeat to those who challenge him!
Taste victory and earn yourself the Culinary Badge!
While setting up to stream one day Shardstorm received a rude shock. Since then, he has kept attracting electric-type Pokémon wherever he goes. Keen to turn this to his advantage and create content, he’s made a stunning all-electric team to take on all challenges.
Ground Shardstorm’s electric terrors to win the Stunned Badge!
Alice is back for the ten years of PAX Pokémon League Australia! She has seen many years of the PPL being in Australia so she has gathered all her Pokémon friends from over the years to battle for this extra special event!
A huge thank you again to everyone who participated this year at PPL West 2024!!! Thank you to our amazing challengers for stopping by and our Gym Leaders for taking the time out of their schedules to make PPL a memorable experience for everyone involved! Without you, we would have no PPL. Hope to see everyone again in 2025!
Growing up in Spikemuth, Zazz admired Team Yell’s aesthetic and rebellious attitude. Determined to follow their punky style, Zazz learned human language from a Meowth and rallied his friends to join Team Yell. However, they soon figured out that Team Yell’s lifestyle wasn’t what they imagined. Deciding it wasn’t for them, Zazz and his Pokémon friends left Spikemuth, and through their journeys around the world they realized they love battling instead. Now, they’ve made their way to the PAX Pokémon League, eager to challenge trainers and Pokémon!
Defeat Zazz and his band of Team Yell rejects to earn the Punk Wannabe Emblem and your place in the 2024 PPL West Hall of Fame!
Some believe in a food pyramid, but Tali & Jose subscribe to two food pillars – surf and turf. They’ve come to PAX to show the world that there is no other more complete meal. Will you be able to prove them wrong?
Show these double battle connoisseurs a healthy helping of veggies to earn the Complete Meal Badge!
Wrokk, the Redeemed Rocket!
BATTLE STYLE: SINGLES
Wrokk was a nameless Team Rocket Grunt for years doing the bidding of the Rocket Executives. When Team Rocket dissolved, he was left with nothing and had to rediscover himself. Now he dedicates himself to teaching other trainers in hope they won’t fall down the same dark path he did.
Show Wrokk you have what it takes to protect the world from devastation to earn the Redeemed Badge!
Tyr, the Battle Hardened Fighter!
BATTLE STYLE: SINGLES
Tyr is known for his mastery of combat strategy and the indomitable fighting spirit that fuels his team. Together, he and his Pokémon have honed their skills through countless battles, driven by their unwavering determination to prevail. Prepare yourself for a challenge where every move is calculated and every victory hard-earned. Show them your best, and let your clash of tactics and fighting spirit determine who emerges triumphant!
Defeat Tyr in honorable battle to earn the Warrior Badge!
Go to here for general info on how to join the PPL at PAX WEST 2024!
Challenger registration is now open! Head to https://paxpokemonleague.net/west/ to make an account (or if you have a previous account, that works too!)
