PPL 2026

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Our Champion for PPL AUS 2026: Marlin, the Mariner!

Marlin, the Mariner!

Marlin spends most of his life island hopping all over the world. He is very well travelled and has collected a wide variety of Pokémon that help him on his adventures. But now he finds himself stranded in the region of ‘Melbourne’ for the week, but luckily he sees this as an opportunity to test his finest catch. Can you tame the storm?

Can you weather the storm and capture the Pisces Badge?

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Elite Reaveal PPL Aus 2026: Gestalt, the Hive Mind!

Gestalt, the Hive Mind!

On an otherwise clear night, a bright flash illuminates the sky as a lone bolt of lightning strikes the mirror-smooth surface of a placid lake. Unbeknownst to anyone observing, this burst of energy causes the many organisms in the water to gain consciousness and bond to form a collective hive-mind – Gestalt!

Gestalt slithered out of the primordial soup of their home and were fascinated to see a similar bond to their own between the best trainers and their Pokémon. Assembling a team made up of collective organisms like themselves, Gestalt headed to the PAX Pokémon League to prove it’s the bonds between (and within) us that make us strong.

Break down Gestalt’s bonds to earn the Colony Badge!

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Elite Reveal PPL Aus 2026: Vertigo, the Scintillating Storyteller!

Vertigo, the Scintillating Storyteller!

Vertigo lived in her stories as a child with Zorua. Finding new stories became the best game of all and she found so many new friends who also loved those stories. Now she weaves new stories with her friends for the entertainment of everyone they meet on the road.

Can you unravel the plot twist and claim the Story-Weaving Badge?

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Leader Reveal PPL Aus 2026: Ahmed, the Fun Guy Impersonator!

Ahmed, the Fun Guy Impersonator!

Ahmed’s family has been running a fun house for generations, entertaining people with an ice rink, mini golf, an escape room and more! But it has always been his dream to run a Pokémon gym. Now that he inherited the fun house, he has turned it into the world’s most fun Pokémon challenge. Unlike other gyms, challengers will face Pokémon based on their taste in fun!

Only fun seekers should aim for the Fun Badge!

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Leader Reveal PPL Aus 2026: Kaylah, the Gen Z Wellness Warrior!

Kaylah, the Gen Z Wellness Warrior!

After aura farming the corporate girly lifestyle, Kaylah crashed out real bad. Now self-care is everything and you’ll find her soaking in the hot springs, tackling the occasional cold plunge and keeping everyone hydrated, or as Kaylah calls it – “entering her soft girl era”. But don’t mistake Kaylah’s calm for weakness – her water squad can switch from spa day to tsunami warning real quick, you’ll literally be shook.

Bring your main character energy and take the W to earn the Hydration Badge!

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Leader Reveal PPL Aus 2026: Herculean, the Bug Enthusiast!

Herculean, the Bug Enthusiast!

No one understood why Herculean loved bug types so much, but he didn’t care because he knew what bug types could really do.
From the moment he became a trainer, he dedicated every moment to showing people that bug types are as strong as he knows they are.
He Traveled to every region, he’s put together the strongest team and shown every trainer along the way that bugs can beat them all.
May all who battle him fear his bug type might!

Weave through the webs of knowledge to snag the Crawler Badge!

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Leader Reveal PPL 2026 Aus: Dr. Stitch, the Practice Practitioner!

Dr. Stitch, the Practice Practitioner!

Dr. Stitch is a hyper‑focused yet delightfully chaotic surgeon who treats every battle like a high‑stakes operation. Despite their eccentric energy, they’re genuinely passionate about teaching trainers steady‑handed strategy and staying calm under pressure. Beneath the theatrics, Dr. Stitch believes every mistake is just another chance to learn.

Avoid the buzz and extract victory to claim the Operation Badge!

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Leader Reveal PPL Aus 2026: Saro, the Indecisive Professor!

Saro, the Indecisive Professor!

Saro had always admired Professors Sada and Turo growing up, and wanted to be like them one day. So they studied hard and managed to become a Professor. But when they were thinking of whose footsteps to follow in, they couldn’t decide. So they thought, ‘Why not both?’, and the rest is history.

Unscramble the timeline to win the Paradox Badge!

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Leader Reveal PPL Aus 2026: Killipso, the Veiled One!

Killipso, the Veiled One!

Killipso is a composed tactician who views every Pokémon battle as a game of deception and timing. His Ghost-types excel at creating openings through misdirection before delivering decisive strikes. Challengers who underestimate him quickly discover that what they see is rarely the full truth.

Trainers who overcome ghostly illusions and prove their resolve against the unseen will earn the Eclipse Badge! It is said that the spectral flame at its centre glows brighter in the presence of kindred spirits.

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