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• SEE YOU NEXT YEAR AT PAX EAST 2027!

  

  

  A huge thank you again to everyone who participated this year at PPL East 2026!

  Thank you to our amazing Gym Leaders and challengers alike for participating in yet again another wonderful weekend of Pokemon-ing!

  Without all of you, we would have no PPL. Hope to see everyone again in 2027!

• Champion of PPL East: Seven Pyroars, the Musical Maestro!

  

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  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Champion

  A producer and DJ hailing from the Unova Region, Seven Pyroars has long been creating, honing, and mastering his craft of melodic, inspired electronic music. After touring the world several times over, selling out venues like Hammerlocke Stadium, the Hearthome Contest Hall, and Jaune Plaza in Lumiose City, he’s set on bringing his talents to PAX East, where he’ll be taking on challengers for the first time since the start of his world tour.

  

  Outlast the auditory onslaught to secure your place as Champion of PAX East!

• Gym Leaders of PPL East: Slythe, Volcanus, Darius, and Nikulas Valor!

  

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  Slythe, the Level 1 Hero!

  

  Battle Style: Singles, Non-Battling

  Difficulty: Casual, Veteran, Other

  Eagerly awaiting the day when his epic journey to save the world will begin, Slythe is at PAX East to meet the mysterious mentor who will show him his hidden depths and start him on his quest! If you see a spare legendary sword or the displaced rightful heir to the throne, point Slythe in their direction!

  

  Bring your experienced Psychic and Fairy types to send this novice hero back to his starting town and earn the Heroic Badge!

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  Volcanus, the Vibrant Vagabond!

  

  Battle Style: Singles, Doubles

  Difficulty: Casual, Veteran

  Velcome to the V tier! This is a promotion match announcement! The opponent for your next promotion match has been decided! You are to face Trainer Volcanus (Rank V). The veteran volunteer Volcanus is back and ready to vaporize his foes.

  

  Vanquish Volcanus and rank up to the U tier to earn the V badge!!

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  Darius, the Devious Dungeon Master!

  

  Battle Style: Singles, Non- Battling

  Difficulty: Veteran, Other

  Darius has been playing D&D on and off for more than half his life, but has only recently gotten into running games himself. He’s come to thoroughly enjoy being the one behind the screen, and is now bringing his (and his Pokémon’s) special brand of storytelling to the PPL.

  

  Turn the tables on the DM to earn the Critical Badge!

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  Nikulas Valor, the Warrior of Light!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Elite

  Nikulas is a wandering adventurer from Eorzea. He is a well seasoned adventurer that has helped many people over his adventures. Nikulas stumbled upon a portal to another world, which placed him in a cave with many shiny crystals and creatures that were foreign to the land he came from. He plans on conquering this cave like many others by recruiting the local creatures to his cause.

  

  Conquer the many adversities of the dungeon to claim the Duty Complete Emblem!

• Gym Leaders of PPL East: The Prismatic Troupe- Pyrite, Mal, Quartz, Jet, Beryl, and Spinelle!

  

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  Pyrite, the Flaming Fool!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Casual, Intermediate, Veteran

  Fireballs dance through the air – hand to hand, they’re flicked with care! Pyrite juggles three, now two – they’ve eaten one?! It can’t be true! They’ve downed them all! They like the spice – but oops, the snacking has a price! They may have eaten them with ease, but yikes – now it’s a flaming sneeze!

  

  Blaze brighter than Pyrite to don the Motley Badge!

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  Mal, the Budding Conjurer!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Casual, Veteran

  Take a seat and see, a trick of cards – or two or three. A sprout in shade now lighting the show. Ensure you take the first row. Watch his feline’s sleight of hand. Will your performance be more grand?

  

  Cut through the illusion to pull the Thaumaturgy Badge!

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  Jasper Carnelian, AKA Quartz, the Audacious Daredevil!!

  

  Battle Style: Singles, Doubles

  Difficulty: Casual, Intermediate, Veteran

  If death-defying thrills ye seek, step into the ring and speak! Best be warned, lest meet your doom, as you shall surely, swiftly seethe perils of daredevilry: one false step, and you’ll go boom!

  

  Survive Quartz’s death-defying feats to claim the Thrillseeker Badge!

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  Jet, the Silhouette of the Show!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Casual, Veteran

  If your gaze is bleary, the show has begun, if the lights are blinding you’re coming undone. Controlling the lights, Jet takes the stage, the spotlight flickers and all become dazed. As he steps out from the shadows a choice will be made, will you dazzle and gleam or succumb to the shade?

  

  Close the curtains on Jet to earn the Blinding Light Badge!

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  Beryl, the Slickshot Trainer!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Elite

  Our next performer enters with a ceaseless glare, as the colorful bubbles fly up in the air. Each one a challenger ready for fame. Too bad learning their patterns is the name of the game. Locked in watching their prey like a shark, his sharp shooter Pokémon won’t miss their mark. As the drizzle falls, Beryl rises once more, a quick draw trainer, right down to the core.

  

  Burst Beryl’s bubble with a thunderous clap to earn the Refraction Emblem in a snap!

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  Spinelle, the Radiant Ringmaster!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Elite

  Can you hear the crowds, they’re knocking down the door, they’ve come for the show and I’m gunna make them ROAR-

  Gunna light up the ring, gunna show them my might, each step will be perfect, I don’t suffer stage fright-

  I’m gunna lead this show, command the spotlight with glee, I dare anyone to try to shine brighter than me!

  

  Shine bright and upstage the Ringmaster herself to earn the Big Top Emblem!

• Gym Leaders of PPL East: The Keeper, Ruppy, Carmen Sandiego, and Van Richten!

  

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  The Keeper, the Cursed Trainer!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Casual, Intermediate, Veteran

  An ancient town, long lost to time…
  Was it to sickness, or to a great crime?
  Its empty streets, shrouded in misty veil,
  Though some spy shadows within the pale.
  Now at PAX for four days hence,
  Simply muster your courage and cross the fence.
  The only safety is the lantern’s light, so keep within with all your might.
  From its path you must never err, and when it stops, hope the Keeper finds you there.

  

  The secrets of the town may never be learned, but conquer your fears, and the Cursed Badge may be earned!

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  Ruppy, the Boiling Isles Ambassador!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Casual, Veteran

  Many years have passed since Ruppy was last seen sharing their magical talents with the PAX Pokémon League, and a lot has changed since then. With the Boiling Isles having pulled itself together after a series of catastrophes and now free from the oppressive Emperor who sought to end them all, efforts have been made to better bridge the gap between the Human and Demon Realms to prevent any further incidents. While the human hero known as Luz Noceda and her friends and found family are the most well known in these efforts, the former Hexside honors student has been refining their craft since graduation, both in magic and in Pokémon. Now, Ruppy returns as an ambassador of the Boiling Isles, ready to once again show the trainers of the PAX Pokémon League how the witches of the Demon Realm take care of business.

  

  Outduel Ruppy’s magical might to earn the Unity Badge!

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  Carmen Sandiego, the Criminal Mastermind!

  

  Battle Style: Singles, Non-Battling

  Difficulty: Intermediate, Veteran, Other

  Carmen Sandiego has escaped again and this time, she’s after the treasures of ruin! It’s up to you to stop her, Ace Cadet – before she makes off with her stolen goods.

  

  Fighting and Dark types can help you put Carmen and her crew behind bars and earn your ACME Detective Badge!

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  Van Richten, the Monster Hunter!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Elite

  Rudolph van Richten has broken free from the suffocating mists of Ravenloft and found himself in an entirely new world – the PAX Pokémon League. With him comes a group of fallen heroes, seeking redemption in battle after their defeat in Barovia. With van Richten’s formidable skills and these spectral heroes by his side, even Strahd would think twice before challenging him.

  

  Put the hero’s spirits to rest to earn the Slayer Emblem!

• Gym Leaders of PPL East: Calcite, Boomy, Gram, and Soundblaster!

  

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  Calcite, the Formidable Geologic Formation!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Casual, Veteran

  Make sure to stay with your tour guide as you head deeper into the depths of the Earth. Calcite will ensure your safety and teach you a thing or two along the way! With his trusty Orthworm companion, exploration knows no end!

  

  Learn all you can from Calcite to erode his team and claim the Limestone Badge!

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  Boomy, the Explosive Battler!

  

  Battle Style: Singles, Doubles

  Difficulty: Casual, Veteran

  Get ready for a loud and explosive battle! Sparks fly when Boomy battles.

  

  Safety first! Make sure to bring your proper PROTECTive equipment to win the Boom Badge!

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  Gram, the Enduring Roadmaker!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Veteran

  It’s the responsibility of road makers like Gram to create and maintain the safe routes trainers go down in each region. It’s a tough job having to deal with the surrounding wild Pokémon on the regular while also working on the road, but Gram has reached the pinnacle of Roadmaking being responsible for the most important and dangerous of all routes, the Victory Road, leading to the Pokémon League. Gram is no longer just a Roadmaker though – recognized for his skills and contributions, he’s now a Gym Leader.

  

  Blast though Gram’s Ground types with a deluge of Water-type moves to earn the Victory Road Badge!

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  Soundblaster, the Metal Menace!

  

  Battle Style: Singles, Doubles

  Difficulty: Elite

  Somehow, Soundblaster returned! After his recon missions from various regions, Soundblaster has reforged himself to adopt a more aggressive battle style. A solid defense is a strong offense. Will you be able to fight through his reformatted directive?

  

  Harness Fire, Ground, and Fighting-type moves to halt the broadcast of Soundblaster’s Steel types and win the Radio Wave Emblem!

• Gym Leaders of PPL East: Ami, Patrick, Frankie, and Sapheen!

  

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  Ami, the Stellar Popstar!

  

  Battle Style: Singles, Doubles, Non-Battling

  Difficulty: Intermediate, Veteran, Other

  Make some noise for the pop princess dominating the charts and the battlefield! Known for her upbeat, bubblegum pop tracks, Ami is taking the PPL by storm one song at a time. With her debut album, she’s turning one-hit wonders into one-hit KOs!

  

  Knock Ami’s Fairy types off the charts to win the Popstar Badge!

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  Patrick Pinkerton, the Pink Pokémon Promoter!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Casual, Veteran

  Once again, Patrick Pinkerton the Pink Pokémon Promoter finds himself at PAX East to prove the power of Pink Pokémon! He brings his precious and playful pals to Boston!

  

  Persevere against Patrick’s Pink Pokés to procure a Pink Badge!

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  Frankie, the Fitness Fanatic!

  

  Battle Style: Singles, Doubles

  Difficulty: Intermediate, Veteran

  Frankie is ready to help you double hit the gym! Bulk Up and Rock Smash through the pain and get those gains! Welcome to their Gym! Huh? Pokémon battle? What’s that?

  

  Power-Up your work out and Punch your way through any hurdles to win the Gym Badge!

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  Sapheen, the Mini Mobile Magician!

  

  Battle Style: Non-Battling (Pokemon GO + Pokemon TCGP), Doubles

  Difficulty: Other, Casual

  Tech-savvy Sapheen is always onto the latest trends. Small screens and simple swipes keep them quite occupied. The call from the PPL, however, must promptly be answered!!

  

  Use your technological wits to win the Cellular Devices Badge!

• Gym Leaders of PPL East: Zakky, Squirr31y, Rosalina, and Aidan!

  

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  Zakky, the Raid Researcher!

  

  Battle Style: Non-Battling

  Difficulty: Other

  Having graduated from Naranja Academy, Zakky’s taken an internship as a Tera Raid Research Assistant. Now she’s traveling around helping trainers clear out Tera Raids for her investigations. In the interest of saving people time finding her, she’s always in her hi-vis vest out in the field. Safety first!

  

  Take on the powerful Tera Pokémon to earn the Raid Badge!

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  Squirr31y, the Superior Scientist!

  

  Battle Style: Singles, Non-Battling

  Difficulty: Casual, Intermediate, Veteran, Other

  Once a normal scientist, after he was beaten by a ten year old he set out to find where he went wrong and turned to that most reliable of sources, random strangers on the internet! After (too) much time spent in online forums, he has developed several fail proof strategies! Now he’s here to prove his intellect at PAX East, ready to take on all challengers!

  

  Exploit the weaknesses in squirr31y’s team to win the Internet Badge!

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  Rosalina, the Comet Enthusiast!

  

  Battle Style: Doubles

  Difficulty: Intermediate, Veteran

  Having finished her research on the latest comet, Rosalina is looking to unwind with her other great hobby, Pokémon battles! Seek her out at the PPL and prepare for a battle of galactic proportions! 💫

  

  Steel yourself to emerge victorious with the Celestial Badge!

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  Aidan, the Zodiac Scholar!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Elite

  As an Asian American, the zodiac was always a fun story for Aidan and his siblings as they grew up. Along with enjoying Pokémon battles and Dragon-type Pokémon, he had an idea to form a team based on the zodiac. He brings his team of zodiac Pokémon to take on all interested challengers at PAX East.

  

  Battle the Chinese Zodiac to earn the Zodiac Emblem!

• Gym Leaders of PPL East: Iris, Shakkassu, Weal & Woe, and Inari!

  

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  Iris, the Gallant Gardener!

  

  Battle Style: Singles, Doubles

  Difficulty: Casual, Veteran

  Iris loves all flowers, whether bright and sunny like a marigold or dark and moody like a nightshade. Because of this, she has a slight obsession with flower Pokémon of all kinds. And now, she’s here at PAX East 2026 to show her flower babies to everyone she can! Just, don’t mind the pollen.

  

  Uproot Iris’s flowers in order to win the Bloom Badge!

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  Shakkassu, the Buzzing Pillar!

  

  Battle Style: Singles, Doubles

  Difficulty: Casual, Intermediate, Veteran

  Shakkassu is strong and wise, but at times can recklessly act before thinking, often leaping into action. In his spare time, he’s typically carefree and relaxed. This extends to the point where he has a habit of sleeping and forgetting things.

  

  Squish, blow away, or even fry Shakkassu’s Bug types to earn the Carapace Badge!

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  Weal and Woe, the Auspicious Augurs!

  

  Battle Style: Multi

  Difficulty: Casual, Veteran

  Weal and Woe are travelling fortune tellers who have been partners for many years. Their unique attributes have drawn certain tidings to each of them, with good omens often following Weal, and bad omens often following Woe. To understand each other and their omens better, their partner Pokémon temper theses qualities, with Woe’s Ampharos providing him a beacon of light to cut through the dark, and Weal’s Gengar giving him a deeper understanding of shadow. Together, they’ve come to the PPL to see what the future holds for its challengers… whether it’s what they hope to see or not.

  

  Defy your fate to take hold of the Fortune Badge!

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  Inari, the Silent Ghost!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Elite

  Ecruteak City is renowned for its old-fashioned charm, and none so infamous as the many folk tales surrounding the Burned Tower. Legends say, if you leave offerings to the lost Pokémon, you may be blessed by the mysterious spirit Inari. Be careful though, as offense may be met with a curse, and you will spirited away by the Fox.

  

  Find your way through the fog and fight spirit for spirit to earn the Silent Emblem!

• Introducing our first Gym Leaders of PPL East: Nagi, Ref, Kenny, and Dan!

  The PPL has made its way to PAX EAST’s theme park! Instead of rides, our attractions include battling- lots of it!
  Make sure your Switch is charged and we’ll see you in the Handheld Lounge at PAX East soon!

  
  Check in every day leading up to PAX East for all Gym Leader reveals and more info on prizes and how to participate!

  

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  Nagi, the New Englander!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Casual, Intermediate, Veteran

  Have you ever met that New Englander who seems unbothered by the change in the weather? The one carrying an ice coffee even when it is snowing around them? Well now you have! Nagi is comfortable wearing a beanie and hoodie in just about any weather, carrying an ice cold drink!

  

  Be ready to brave any type of storm to win the New England Badge!

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  Ref, the Fair Play Enthusiast!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Other

  Ref has been a Pokémon league referee for a long time and he is fed up with these one sided battles. Gym challengers stacking their teams with type advantages, and gym leaders creating ridiculous gimmicks to try and counter. No more. Ref is taking matters into his own hands and letting challengers battle him using his perfectly fair Pokémon.

  

  Demonstrate your raw skill on a level playing field to win the Level Badge!

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  Kenny the Kenny, the Quiz Master!

  

  Battle Style: Non-Battling

  Difficulty: Other

  Every year there’s always a trivia guy. This year, it’s me!! Kenny!! Come test your knowledge of Pokémon and win the Trivia Badge!

  

  Outsmart Kenny the Kenny’s quiz to earn the Trivia Badge!

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  Dan, the Weatherman!

  

  Battle Style: Singles

  Difficulty: Elite

  How are you planning your day? Going to the beach? Skiing down the mountains? Taking an expedition through the desert? Tune in to Dan’s forecast and he’ll provide your weather predictions with 102% accuracy (2% margin of error). Dan’s the man if you need a weather plan!

  

  Tune into Dan’s Forecast for your chance to win the Forecast Emblem!

• The PAX Pokemon League East 2025 Hall of Fame!

  Congratulations to this year’s League Champions!

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  Currently Under Construction due to website fixes, check back in a few hours!

• PPL East 2025 Leader photo

  

  A huge thank you again to everyone who participated this year at PPL East 2025! Thank you to our amazing Gym Leaders and challengers alike for participating in yet again another wonderful weekend of Pokemon-ing! Without you, we would have no PPL. Hope to see everyone again in 2026!

• Champion: Titania, Fae Queen of Il Mheg!

  Titania, Fae Queen of Il Mheg!

  

  BATTLE STYLE: Singles

  Titania hails from a land of rainbows and enchantments, holding court with her subjects. Recently a traveler informed her of the PAX Pokémon League and its veritable challengers. Leaving a precious sapling in her stead, she has brought her most powerful subjects to test the mettle of the PPL.

  

  Steel yourself against Fae tricks to earn your place in the Hall of Fame!

  

• Elites: Charlemagne Lockhart- the Stylishly Coiffed, Mehnit- the Feather Commander, Robin- the Rainy Day Weatherwoman, and Wilford- the Cranky Old Man!

  Charlemagne Lockhart, the Stylishly Coiffed!

  

  BATTLE STYLE: Singles, Doubles

  Charlemagne has always been known for his long, flowing locks. Once he became a rising star in the PAX Pokémon League, Pokémon with fashionable manes of their own flocked to his side. With his trusted Leavanny as a stylist, he never fails to dazzle!

  

  Trim Charlemagne’s team down to size to win the Rad Hair Emblem!

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  Mehnit, the Feather Commander!

  

  BATTLE STYLE: Singles

  Mehnit is a member of the Grey Wardens. They are responsible for the training of the order’s legendary Flying-type Pokémon. From the distant Anderfels, they have come to PAX to recruit the strongest of trainers to their ancient battle.

  

  Prove you can weather the storm to earn the Griffon Emblem!

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  Robin, the Rainy Day Weatherwoman!

  

  BATTLE STYLE: Singles

  Robin has been reporting the local weather for years, but her forecast is always the same: rain, rain, rain. She would love a little sun, or snow, even a sandstorm would be something different. Nevertheless, she and her trusty Pelipper will always be there to tell that you it’s definitely going to rain. Again.

  

  Turn Robin’s seven-day forecast against her with a leaf or thunder storm to earn the Drizzle Emblem!

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  Wilford, the Cranky Old Man!

  

  BATTLE STYLE: Singles

  Wilford has been a Pokémon trainer for as long as he can remember, and while he tries to keep up with the times, he doesn’t always succeed. All the newfangled Dynamax-this and Tera-that has his head spinning, so he’s joined up with the PAX Pokémon League to remind all you young’ns about the simpler times, when all we had was 151 Pokémon, and we LIKED it!

  

  Show Wilford your youthful energy to earn the Elder Emblem!

• Elites: Aidan- the Scientist, Deep Freeze- the Chillingly Cool Ninja, Wave- the Energetic Eclectic, and Donkey Kong, the Bonanza Connoisseur!

  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!

• Leaders: Whispra and Nox- the Protective Parents, and Andras and Azura- Taking Fight or Flight!

  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!

• Leaders: Jax- the Wisdom of Fire, and Kenny- the Pokémon Pocket Enthusiast!

  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!

• Leaders: Oscar- King of the Pirates, Nikolo- the Tropical Tourist, and Bob- the Patty Master!

  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!

• Leaders: Kieran- the BB League Champion, Cynder- the Dog Trainer, and Zakky- the League Club Enthusiast!

  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!

• Leaders: Zipp- the Lost Skull Grunt, Apollo and Salacia- the Troublesome Two, and Rowan- the Emerald Guardian!

  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!

• Leaders: Nico di Angelo- the Son of Hades, Queen K. Rool- the Fearsome Monarch, and Volothamp Geddarm- the “Expert” on Dragons!

  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!

• Leaders: Albion- the Masked Knight, Tyler- the Humming Cowboy, and Sir Clodathan of Neptune- the Knight of Clod!

  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!

• Leaders: Edison- the Storm, Medio- Stuck in the Middle, and Carrie- the Punctual Postmaster!

  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!

• Leaders: Pan- The Pigment Professional, Squirr31y- The Insect Aficionado, and Chip- The Dealer of Choice!

  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!