Yuno, the Natural Talent!

Yuno was left at an orphanage at birth. He grew up with nothing along side his best friend Asta. From that friend of his, Yuno learned what it means to never give up. He combined his new resolve with his natural affinity for magic. His mind was made up. He wanted to be the Wizard King, but it seems he found a more prestigious title along the way: Champion of PAX Pokémon League!

Defeat Yuno to earn your spot in the PPL Hall of Fame!

Boomer, the Fighter Pilot!

A world-renowned fighter pilot, Boomer has trained with his trusty wingman Corviknight to be the best fighter pilot in the world. Boomer now trains experienced pilots to be the best of the best. Are you in the top 1%? Boomer uses his experience and expertise to train you to be even better. Will you choose to take the highway to the danger zone?

Show Boomer that you feel the need… the need for speed to earn the Top ‘Mon Emblem!

Alpha Darren, the Remade Sea Captain!

Revisit a classic with an all new look! Darren the mighty sea captain has returned to San Antonio to test the mettle of the PAX Pokémon League’s challengers. The captain and his trusty partner Pelipper have been roaming the waves, exploring far-off shores, and getting into more than a few battles along the way! Darren’s got some new tricks that will wash away the competition, and he can’t wait to sail into battle once more!

Brave the briny deep against Darren to earn the Alpha Captain’s Emblem!

Omega Jiana, the Remade Pokémonk!

Experience a classic in a new generation! After spending years in quiet meditation, honing their fighting prowess, Jiana is returning to the PAX Pokémon League. Their ki powered Pokémon will test San Antonio trainers’ resolve in an all new challenge! Are you ready to prove you have the focus and strength of spirit to get past their Fighting flurry?

Challenge the Pokemon Monk to earn the Omega Meditation Emblem!

Geno, the Fitness Trainer!

Geno is just a man who decided that he would run an exercising gym for people and Pokémon alike. He and his partner Lopunny help trainers build their strength as well as that of their partners. Once he heard that PAX South was on its way, Geno decided to help show the PAX Pokémon League what the power of good health and friendship can do!

Get up and move your body to earn the Active Emblem!

Matt, the Sleepy Elite!

Matt was a normal trainer, that is, until his older, veteran trainer brother handed him his first devastating loss. For the next fourteen grueling years, Matt trained day and night trying to become the best, like no one ever was. He often went days without sleep, when he finally conquered every region’s league, he was asked what he would do next. “Sleep…” he meekly responded. Since then, he’s slept every moment he could. With PAX South on the horizon, Matt’s finally awake, only to meet the next challenger head on!

Defeat him to obtain the Lazy Emblem!

Menloe, the Pokémon Rancher!

Howdy pardner! Yer looking for battle? You won’t find a finer place than Menloe’s ranch. His farm raised Pokés are top notch! Blue ribbon winners, the lot of ’em. It just takes the right feed, trainin’, and good dose a hard work. Menloe’s moseyed on down to PAX South to show off the results of raisin’ Pokémon right.

Put Menloe’s barnyard team out to pasture to earn the Silo Emblem!

Roman, the Unkillable Phantom!

Many moons ago, Roman was an seen as a cheap Pokemon trainer. Many despised Roman and their underhanded tactics in battle garnering many enemies. One day, Roman’s enemies had enough and led an attack against them. Little did they know Roman was already dead. Using their Ghost Pokemon, Roman defeated their enemies and gained the title Unkillable Phantom. Roman, unable to be defeated, now travels the land looking for trainers to put up a challenge. With eyes now set on PAX South, Roman hopes to meet a trainer strong to finally defeat them.

End this spectre’s streak to earn the Revenant Badge!

Pickle and Gloom, the Wayward Witches!

One may bake you into a pie, one may turn you into a dog. Mysterious entities formed from light, shadow, whims, and wishes, they hail from the Misery Wood, an ever-changing forest where beauty cannot be trusted and danger lurks behind every smile, where Dark and Fairy Type Pokémon roam. The two witches of the Misery Wood have come to show that not all is what it seems, and victory is far from a sure thing!

Defeat their tricks and treat yourself to the Witchlight Badge!

Mokuba, the KaibaCorp VP!

Mokuba Kaiba, younger brother of Seto Kaiba, wants to follow in his brother’s footsteps as he pursues the title King of Games. However, he decided to find his own way to accomplish this. Instead of Duel Monsters, he chooses to train Pokémon to show the world what he’s made of. Mokuba learned everything he knows about strategy from his older brother, so he chose his Pokémon to be modeled after Seto’s deck of Dragons. Mokuba and his Pokémon are ready for anything!

Draw a winning hand in a duel with Mokuba to earn the Blue-Eyes Badge!

Connor, the Android from Cyberlife!

When not working cases, the android detective Connor has begun assembling a team of Pokémon. Fascinated by technology and humanity, Connor’s team represents the awesome power of steel types, and the curious wonder of Pokémon that are almost human. After studying battle techniques and training hard, Connor is ready to take it to the next level as a gym leader at PAX South!

Puzzle out how to defeat this android assault to earn the Detective Badge!

Kenny, the Monarch Researcher!

Growing up, Kenny was always enthralled by Kaiju movies. The raw untamed power the beasts would exert piqued his interest. As Kenny ventured in his Pokemon journey, he sought partners that exude that same level of power. Word got to him about a strange phenomenon in the Galar region that could grow Pokemon to titanic sizes. Not wasting any time, Kenny packed up is gear and headed to this brand new land. After years of adventures, research, training, and hard fought battles, Kenny has been accepted to wear the mantle of Gym Leader. Will you stand your ground against his menacing titans?

Topple the giant beasts and claim the Titan Badge!

Patrick Pinkerton, the Pink Pokemon Promoter!

The playful proponent of Pink returns this year to promote a prolific possession of Pink Pokémon! Do your best to protect your pokes from the powerful pulverizing these pink punishers provide. Fairy is a high possibility, but who knows what pink possibilities will participate!

Show Patrick your true colors to earn the Pink Badge!

Seth, the Corrupted Psychic!

Seth was once an aspiring young trainer with an incredible psychic gift. After facing many crushing defeats with his favorite psychic Pokémon, Seth encountered a wild Malamar in the forest, who awed Seth with its tremendous power. This fateful meeting has taken Seth down a Dark path. Now a shadow of his former self, he cares nothing for his Pokémon or friends. Victory is all that matters to the corrupted psychic.

Show Seth the light once more to earn the Corrupted Seer Badge!

Nova, the Duplicant Miner!

Emerging from the crumpled ruins of a demolished planet, Duplicant Nova has left her struggling space colony to explore more uplifting surroundings (like a game convention!). Teaming up with Pokémon she dug up in the mines, she’s ready to take on challengers at PAX South. This galactic miner may seem sturdy, but is she really prepared to get her feet wet, or will her team be uprooted before it’s given a chance to settle?

Dig up victory against Nova and walk away with the Gravitas Badge!

Rosalyn, the Friendly Florist!

Gardening in the Galar region is serious business, and no one does it better than Rosalyn! Whether you need a perfect rose for your true love, or an exotic bloom to show your gratitude, she’s happy to find just the perfect flowers for you!

Trim Rosalyn’s floral Pokemon down to size to earn yourself the Rose Badge!

Earlessa, the Tea Hostess!

Earlessa Grey hosts tea parties for her Pokémon every day. It turns out, feeding happy Pokémon delicious tea makes them strong! Together with Polteageist, she sweetens her teas with sugary-sweet cream, vanilla, and even honey. And of course, the leaf queen is always in attendance! Bring some heat to the party so we can ensure a perfect brew, and don’t forget that a steel kettle will make your tea party complete!

Have a lovely afternoon with Earlessa to earn the Dainty Badge!

Chad, the Extreme Energy Drink Spokesman!

Hey Kid, do you like to battle? Well do you like to battle with intense levels of energy? Well then you’ve got to try MAXIMUM CHARGE! AWESOME! Just look at Chad, he tried MAXIMUM CHARGE and his Pokémon have all been super loaded with energy for weeks! Will they ever stop? We’re not sure yet! WHOA! Chad was supposed to be handing out free drink samples, but MAXIMUM CHARGE has not yet been deemed safe for public consumption, whatever that means, right? RAD! So instead he’s going to be showing off the incredible power of MAXIMUM CHARGE by battling with his charged up electric team!

Crash Chad’s high voltage wave, and you’ll earn the Energy Drink Badge!

Sinatra, the Vermillion Virtuoso!

Sinatra and his Gardevoir took the Hoenn scene by storm! They built a unique ensemble of singers and dancers that none of the gym leaders were prepared for. Now Sinatra is a leader himself, working in concert with his team to win in style. Now the stage is set for an incredible show at PAX South!

Show Sinatra the performance of a lifetime to earn the Song Badge!

Trainers! PPL South approaches! Our first two gym leaders are here to test your mettle!

Yazmina, the Poké-Blacksmith!

Yazmina the blacksmith lives by the saying, ” Strike with all you’ve got!” Many days has she passed hammering away to master her craft, now she wishes to craft something even better: A Pokémon team that can strike hard enough to forge the next generation of champions in a crucible of battle!

Turn the heat up high enough to melt her iron defenses and claim The Crucible Badge!

Grimlock, the Mysterious Innkeeper!

Deep in the Glimwood Tangle you come across a mysterious inn. No name above its door but the sounds of revelry and delight drift out to you. You enter to see a huge hall filled with trainers sharing tales of their most recent adventures. A tall bearded man moves among them, refilling a glass here, sharing a laugh there, when you catch his eye. He smiles a wide smile and heads straight to you. You are about to meet Grimlock, the owner of this establishment, and he is about to send you on an adventure. But first: roll for initiative!

Survive a quest through Dungeons and Dragonites to earn the Fate Badge!