West 2025 Leaders

PAX West 2025, PPL 2025, West 2025 Leaders

Champion: Douglas, the Rising Fist

Douglas, the Rising Fist

BATTLE STYLE: Singles

After taking a few years off to train, Douglas has returned to the PPL once again. With his partner Pokemon Lucario by his side, he is ready to give his all and provide challengers with a “mountain” to climb.

Withstand Douglas’ fighting type pokemon to earn the Pugilist Emblem and earn your place in the Hall of Fame!

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Leader: MDLbuilderized and Mythic’s Shadow, the Storytellers

MDLbuilderized and Mythic’s Shadow, the Storytellers

BATTLE STYLE: Multi

In the stories, fairies and dragons are often on opposite sides. But MDLbuilderized and MythicShadow are bridging the gap between them to bring out their true powers. Can you end their story before it’s too late?

Conclude your story with a triumph to earn the FairyTail Badge!

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Leaders: Khadgar, the Puzzlemaster and Vinny, the Time Traveler

Khadgar, the Puzzlemaster

BATTLE STYLE: Gimmick

Puzzlemaster Khadgar is not your standard gym leader. Instead of bringing your team to face him, he loans you his own team, and in order to beat him, you have to find the right way to use it.

Solve the riddle to claim your Puzzle Badge!


Vinny, the Time Traveler

BATTLE STYLE: Doubles

Having traveled through Time and Darkness, an all-star team has emerged to take to the skies and defend the world from the planet’s paralysis! Can you defeat the all-stars and restore the flow of time?

Brave through Time and Darkness to win the Sky Badge!

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Leaders: Tanner, The Move Maniac and Wilhelm, the Chaos Agent

Tanner, The Move Maniac

BATTLE STYLE: Non-Battling

A novice researching focusing on Pokémon moves, Tanner is working to identify all sorts of moves throughout Pokémon history – from common moves in high end battles, to moves that haven’t been witnessed in years.

Identify Tanner’s moves to earn the Stats Badge!


Wilhelm, the Chaos Agent

BATTLE STYLE: Singles

Wilhelm has always been a gambler at heart, loving Game Corners the world over. But eventually, he found a trick to always win… cheating with his Pokémon! Of course, this got him banned from every Game Corner he entered. Now he’s come to the Pax Pokémon League, seeking the same adrenaline rush.

Beat the odds to win the Roulette Badge!

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Leaders: Ibby, the Fastest Gym Leader Alive and Marissa, the Snap Specialist 

Ibby, the Fastest Gym Leader Alive 

BATTLE STYLE: Doubles

Admiring the legendary Flash, Ibby always strived to be the fastest. After realizing that he could never truly become the fastest, he set out to create the fastest team of Pokemon.

Twist the dimensions to win the Speed Badge!


Marissa, the Snap Specialist 

BATTLE STYLE: Non – Battling

Marissa is a passionate Pokemon photographer who captures the magic of wild Pokemon in their natural habitats. What started as a hobby quickly grew into a full-time adventure, as her photos gained attention fir their beauty and heart. Now at PAX West,she’s here to share that passion on snapshot at a time.

Capture the best pictures to win the Snap Shot Badge!

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Leaders: TWO, The Troublesome Trickster and Scarlla, the Cute but Mighty Leader!

TWO, The Troublesome Trickster

BATTLE STYLE: Doubles

The thrill of the battle is what excites him the most; “This fool is an absolute joke”, my, my, how you boast! With a friendly smile, he’ll battle you with aplomb and glee, especially now with your pockets empty, items picked clean. “Only 3 moves per Pokémon, that’s my game…”, he insists, “…so prepare for a battle even YOU cannot resist!”

Outsmart the trickster’s devious friends and the Sly Badge is yours!


Scarlla, the Cute but Mighty Leader

BATTLE STYLE: Singles

Scarlla grew up loving pokemon, but not knowing much about their battling prowess. She especially loved hanging out with her Tinkaton and playing games. Until one day someone challenged her to a battle. She lost her first battle, but gained a love for it and has been training hard ever since

Handle the cuteness to win the Mighty Cute Badge!

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Leaders: Ivory, the Symphonic Composer and Sapheen, the Traveler Beyond Shadow and Light

Ivory, the Symphonic Composer

BATTLE STYLE: Doubles

Through the inspirations of Chopin and Beethoven, Ivory has trainer her through the are of music. With the help of her Pokemon, she’s able to create her own symphonic masterpieces. Listen closely as each Pokemon carries their own melody and watch as the symphony unfolds.

Create your own melody to earn the Symphony Badge!


Sapheen, the Traveler Beyond Shadow and Light

BATTLE STYLE: Doubles or Gimmick (Pokemon GO battles)

Sapheen has traveled across the land, searching far and wide, collecting and befriending new and rare buddies along the way! Many of their companions been rescued from the clutches of Team GO Rocket. The ever-fascinating auras of both Shadow and Purified Pokémon have never ceased to amaze them! Honing each of their unique traits in battle, they pursue greater heights with each challenge faced.

Use the Pokémon you’ve befriended with on your journey to win the GO!! Aura Badge!

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Leaders: Tali, the Beach Side Leader and Jose, the Night Owl

Tali, the Beach Side Leader

BATTLE STYLE: Singles

Looking for some SUN, SAND, and SURF? Well this won’t be a normal relaxing vacation spot! Come challenge Tali the beach side leader and test your skills against her tropical beach side team!     

Watch out for my big dumb FISH and earn the Fish Badge!


Jose, the Night Owl

BATTLE STYLE: Singles

Jose takes pride in showing that Dark-type Pokémon are more misunderstood than menacing. While working the night shift, he uses his Pokémon to show that darkness is just another part of the world, not something to be feared. With a wink and a grin, he often jokes, “Don’t be afraid, they’re just silly little guys!”

Overcome your fear of the dark to receive the Night Shift Badge!

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Leaders: Carter- the Pokemon Card Trader, and Cardman Caveman- The CardGame Leader!

Carter, the Pokemon Card Trader!

BATTLE STYLE: Singles

Carter has always had an eye for the exquisite. As a long-time card collector, he only recently realized that sometimes, under the right circumstances, his cards come to life…

Open a pack and beat the pokemon that spring out of it to earn the Shiny Cardboard Badge!


Cardman Caveman, The CardGame Leader!

BATTLE STYLE: Non- Battling (Pokemon TCG)

Me Cardgame Caveman, 

Me play cardgames.

We play cardgames.

You get badge.

Defeat Cardman Caveman to earn the Card Cave Badge!

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Leaders: Blythe- the Wonderfully Joyful Soul, and Damekage- The Genetics Researcher!

Blythe, the Wonderfully Joyful Soul!

BATTLE STYLE: Singles

Blythe knows there are two sides to every coin – one cannot have shade without the sun, nor happiness without despair. They have found a fascination in the amazing pokemon that can manipulate and harness emotions to the benefit or detriment of itself and those around them. Emotions have never been more of a double edged sword.

Keep your emotions in check to win the Heart-Rending Badge!


Damekage, The Genetics Researcher!

BATTLE STYLE: Singles

Shiny Pokemon are a rarity and a mystery; to better understand this phenomenon, Damekage has narrowed his research to understand the differences that appear in some Pokemon more commonly.

A team that brings variation will earn you The Genetics Badge!

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