East 2025 Leaders

Aidan, the Scientist!

BATTLE STYLE: Singles

Aidan has long been a fan of science. In school, he would always enjoy studying the different subjects and findings of science and would later go on to study them in college. He brings his love of science to battles against others at PAX East.

Study the different fields of science to earn the STEM Emblem!

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Deep Freeze, the Chillingly Cool Ninja!

BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles

Hailing from a village near the summit of Mount Cool, Deep Freeze is a ninja with only one goal: to freeze all challengers on their way to face the champion. Don’t let his chill demeanor fool you – he and his Ice-type Pokémon are waiting for you to slip up, and come bearing down on you with the full force of a ground-quaking avalanche.

Prove yourself in the heat of battle, steel your nerves, and rock the competition to earn the Peak of Coolness Emblem!!

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Wave, the Energetic Eclectic!

BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles

Legends say Wave wields the power to control electricity at will from visiting the far away region of New Wirral. While others say he is just some dreamer with a fascination of tinkering with electrical currents to see their various effects. Whatever his story might be, Wave has that spark while battling that should not be taken lightly.

Neutralize Wave’s Electric team with Ground type attacks to secure the Charged Up Emblem!

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Donkey Kong, the Bonanza Connoisseur!

BATTLE STYLE: Doubles

He’s the leader of the bunch, you know him well! He has finally arrived at PAX to kick some tail! With his band of Kongs, he will take on all challengers! DK, Donkey Kong! DK, Donkey Kong is here!

Defeat the Kong gauntlet to earn the Golden Banana Emblem!

Whispra and Nox, the Protective Parents!

BATTLE STYLE: Singles

If a quiet little boy offers you a badge made of gold, be careful lest the rest of your story go untold. A mother’s Bitter Malice howls if you stray into her gaze, beware the clever father doesn’t catch you in a Daze. Don’t be fooled by their kit’s sweet little tricks or Whispra and Nox will make your end quick.

Don’t succumb to fear or awe, show Whispra and Nox that you can battle fang and claw to earn the Mischief Badge!

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Andras and Azura, Taking Fight or Flight!

BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles, Multi

Andras is the one center stage to take on every challenger with ferocity. Meanwhile, Azura has been freely within the clouds. Don’t be amiss- Azura will always swoop in to remind Andras that listening to your natural instinct will lead to victory.

Shock Azura and Andras with the perfect storm to earn the Whipping Winds Badge!

Jax, the Wisdom of Fire!

BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles

“! Kiai! You’ve come all the way to Pax to Battle me, Fine let us see your fiery spirit. Can you burn hot enough to overcome my flames or will your flames become embers?”

Drench or bury Jax’s fiery passion to win the Sunshine Badge!

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Kenny, the Pokémon Pocket Enthusiast!

BATTLE STYLE: Non-Battling

There’s a brand new way to enjoy Pokémon Battles! Pokémon TCG Pocket is the newest craze sweeping the world. With its Free2Play friendly model and fast paced gameplay, trainers from all over have begun collecting cards and building decks. Do you have what it takes to sling cards with the best?

Pull some good cards, bring your best deck, and beat Kenny and earn the Sealed Pack Badge!

Oscar, King of the Pirates!

BATTLE STYLE: Singles

Oscar, King of the Pirates has just finished a long journey at sea with his trusty sidekick the Blue Mew! Ahoy! It’s time to battle! Use your best moves to win the Pirate Badge!

Defeat Oscar and his pirate crew to make them walk the plank and earn the Pirate Badge!

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Nikolo, the Tropical Tourist!

BATTLE STYLE: Singles

Dragonite took a short vacation to the Alola region to destress from his normal life. What he did not expect was to be immediately invited into the culture and family gaining a local name of Nikolo. He ate the amazing food, saw some of the most amazing sights of nature, and just felt at home. When it was time to leave, he was assured that he would always be a part of their family, or Ohana. He has vowed to bring this home to the PPL to invite all challengers to join the PPL Family.

Overwhelm Nikolo’s Pokémon like a roaring wave to earn the Ohana Badge!

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Bob, the Patty Master!

BATTLE STYLE: Singles

The ocean’s most optimistic fry cook is here on land to try his hand at Pokémon battles! Bob has trained hard with his aquatic pals and will be sure to serve up a fun battle. What’s funnier than PAX 2024? PAX 2025!

Are ya ready, kids?! Take on Bob the Patty Master and see if you have the secret formula for success to earn the Nautical Nonsense Badge!

Kieran, the BB League Champion!

BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles

Once the shy super fan of the ogre of Oni Mountain, Kieran has unmasked his potential and climbed the ranks to become the BB League Champion! Now Kieran has come to the PPL to test his skills against new trainers. He’s ready to put his hair up and go all out in battle!

Ogre Oust Kieran from his throne to win the Blueberry Badge!

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Cynder, the Dog Trainer!

BATTLE STYLE: Singles

Cynder is a proficient dog trainer who has come along to put her canines to the test. She has traveled the region, gathered up all the canine Pokémon she can, and trained them to be the very best. With their great skills both in and out of battle, she’s looking for a chance to show their strength.

See if your Pokemon can Sit, Stay, and battle with this Trained Unit to earn the Canine Badge!

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Zakky, the League Club Enthusiast!

BATTLE STYLE: Doubles

Zakky had a lot of fun being an exchange student at Blueberry Academy, so she got permission to start a League Club at Naranja/Uva. By holding tryouts, she hopes to find trainers who are passionate about both the people and pokemon of Paldea to become coaches themselves… And get a free pass to geek out about her own interests with like-minded individuals.

Prove your creativity, knowledge, and passion to earn the new League Club’s Coach Badge!

Zipp, the Lost Skull Grunt!

BATTLE STYLE: Singles

After a long night of causing trouble and being rowdy, Zipp somehow found his way to Boston. He’s working with the PPL to try and get back home to Alola!

Send Zipp packing back to Alola to earn the Skull Badge!

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Apollo and Salacia, the Troublesome Two!

BATTLE STYLE: Multi, Non-battling

Apollo loves everything hot hot HOT! Volcanoes, deserts, the stars above, even hotdogs: Apollo loves them with their whole heart. Salacia, on the other hand, does not want to be here. Being more aloof and tired, she just cares about Team Aqua’s mission and nothing else. So Apollo, wanting to prove that Team Magma is better than that other loser Hoenn team, dragged their rival Salacia to the PAX Pokemon League in order to prove that they can defeat the most Bostonians!

Show the Hoenn deviants who’s boss in order to win the Clash Badge!

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Rowan, the Emerald Guardian!

BATTLE STYLE: Singles

Rowan has always had a fascination with nature and Pokémon. He became a Pokémon trainer to preserve the peaceful nature of the forest that surrounds him. With his Pokémon, Rowan has been able to continue the peaceful state of his forest.

Set fire to Rowan’s forest to earn the Emerald Badge!

Nico di Angelo, the Son of Hades!

BATTLE STYLE: Singles

With a fiery will, forged in flame, Nico steps up to play the game. With a team of 6 portraying the dark, the lone wolf stands to make his mark. The son of Hades will battle once more, proving that he is more than his lore.

Subdue the onslaught of the mighty Cerberus to seize the Hades Badge!

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Queen K. Rool, the Fearsome Monarch!

BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles

The reckless Kremling Queen has a new crown and a new goal: to conquer Paldea! She may be starting as a mere gym leader, but one day she will rule the land! Unless of course, the local primates called “humans” have something to say about it…

Trounce the Crocodile Queen to take home the Banana Hoard Badge!

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Volothamp Geddarm, the “Expert” on Dragons!

BATTLE STYLE: Singles

Volothamp Geddarm is a self-proclaimed expert on all things Draconic. In fact, if you let him talk long enough, he’ll proclaim himself to be an expert on just about anything. Visiting all the way from the Sword Coast of Faerûn, Volo is very excited to see what sort of dragons the PAX Pokémon League has in store for him.

Vanquish Volo’s dragons to earn the Draconomicon Badge!

Albion, the Masked Knight!

BATTLE STYLE: Singles

Albion was a masked adventuring knight with his trusty Honedge sword who brought his steely fortitude to many Pokémon challengers around the region during his travels in order to test his iron mettle. His legendary journey was recognized by the PAX Pokémon League, who recruited him as a Gym Leader.

Break through the solid steel armour of a knight to earn the Knight Crest Badge!

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Tyler, the Humming Cowboy!

BATTLE STYLE: Singles

From the dusty roads, a cowboy rides into PAX East! Tyler never quite mastered singing cowboy songs, but he can hum along with most anything! With his team of desert-dwellers found on the lone prairie, he’ll sort the cowpokes from the cattle!

Round up your Water and Flying types to wrangle yourself a Frontier Badge!

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Sir Clodathan of Neptune, the Knight of Clod!

BATTLE STYLE: Singles

Sir Clodathan’s actual name and origins are unknown, but his love of Clodsires is genuine. He has devoted his life to a massive nature preserve where Clodsires and their friends may frolic without a care. Sir Clodathan travels to PAX East with several of his charges to further society’s knowledge of the Clodsire.

Frolic with the Clodsires and all their friends to take home the Clodsire Badge!

Edison, the Storm!

BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles

Edison is the storm. Nobody knows where he came from or how he got here, but he says he’s the storm, and heavy rain, lightning, and thunder seem to follow him wherever he goes. Don’t forget to bring an umbrella!

Withstand the rain to take home the Thunderstorm Badge!

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Medio, Stuck in the Middle!

BATTLE STYLE: Doubles

Medio has been in the middle for as long as he can remember! A middle child in a middle class family in the middle of Paldea. So it came as no surprise that Medio fell in love with the most awkward teenage years for Pokémon… the middle stage. Armed with the right teams, he’s set out to make these Pokémon more well known.

Level up to earn a chance of grabbing the Unlimited Potential Badge!

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Carrie, the Punctual Postmaster!

BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles

You’ve got mail, from your trusty parcel pals at the Pelipper Postal Service! Carrie has a special delivery just for you and is ready to return any Pokémon back to sender. Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom stops this courier from timely delivery of high-flying battles.

Put a stamp on Carrie’s Flying types to win the Parcel Badge!

Pan, The Pigment Professional!

BATTLE STYLE: Singles

Did you know many pigments come from minerals? Alabaster, ochre, cobalt, iron oxide – paints and dyes are basically just really specific kinds of mud! Nobody knows more about that than Pan, the Pigment Professional, and their crew of colorful Ground-types!

Wash away Pan’s pigments to win the Swatch Badge!

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Squirr31y, The Insect Aficionado!

BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Non-Battling

Squirr31y is a Pokémon trainer that fell in love with insects early on and has fond memories of the National Park. He journeys from region to region, always excited to discover new insects and their unique abilities. As they journey, they challenge local trainers, and now he has made his way to PAX East to test their strength.

Exterminate this insectile infestation to receive the Skittering Badge!

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Chip, The Dealer of Choice!

BATTLE STYLE: Singles

On loan from the Goldenrod Game Corner in Johto, it’s Chip, the Dealer of Choice! He has made a deal with the PPL to deal with some challengers at PAX. He prides himself on fair dealing, and offers challengers a deal that can shift fortune in their favor… Though unlucky challengers may be in for a great deal of trouble.

Test your luck and try to beat the dealer to take home the Jackpot Badge!