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Pokémon League

Presented by Chinook Crafts

For over a decade, the Otafest Pokémon League has been a safe space for Pokémon fans, offering the chance to battle fellow enthusiasts, challenge the League for real-life badges, and compete for the title of Champion. Beyond the battles, you can also enjoy Pokémon-related panels, mini-games, various events, and a welcoming community!

Friday 10:00 – 6:00 | Saturday 10:00 – 6:00 | Sunday 10:00 – 5:00

Location
Marriott’s Kensington Room

League

Answer the Challenge

Think you have what it takes to be the very best? Live out your Pokémon journey. Assemble your ultimate team in Pokémon Scarlet or Violet and step into our arena.

You’ll face off against our unique Gym Leaders, each one guarding a custom-designed, physical badge you can take home. Collect eight, and you’ll earn the right to take on our toughest trainers: the Elite Four. Only by defeating them can you earn a shot at the ultimate title and face the reigning Otafest Champion.

This is the ultimate test of skill, strategy, and spirit. Your legend is waiting to be written. Are you ready?

Questions
Email us at pokemon@otafest.com

Chinook Crafts
Official Sponsor

The Championship Challenge

At the core of the League is the Championship Challenge. Does your team have what it takes to reach the top?

The League is not a tournament. It’s meant to use the video games to provide the experience of being in the Pokémon world and trying to become a Pokémon Master.

Badges

1. Gym Leaders

Fight each of our eight Gym Leaders to earn custom designed badges made by the expertly talented folks at Chinook Crafts.

Battle format: Singles 3v3

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2. Elite Four

Once you've conquered all of the Gyms, you can ramp up the challenge and take on the Elite Four. Only when you manage to best each of them will you have a shot at taking on our Champion.

Battle format: Singles 4v4

Champion

3. Champion

Will you be part of the rare but powerful select few who succeed against our Champion?

In the unlikely event that you defeat them, you'll receive glory, fame, and a chance to be chosen as next year's Pokémon League Champion!

Battle format: Singles 6v6

You Will Need

  • Admission to Otafest
  • Your own Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2 and copy of Pokémon Scarlet or Violet.
  • A team of 6 Pokémon, each with an item and ready to go!
  • A trainer card and number provided in the room by our registration team.
  • The will to win and have fun!

Team Building Rules

  • No Legendary Pokémon, this includes mythical Pokémon.
  • No Paradox Pokémon. This includes Walking Wake, Iron Leaves, Gouging Fire, Raging Bolt, Iron Crown, and Iron Boulder.
  • No duplicate Pokémon. Regional variants count as different Pokémon.
  • No duplicate items. Different berries count as different items.
  • No choice scarf, choice specs, or choice band.
  • No use of the move: Last Respects.
  • No use of external devices, cheats, or exploits to modify or create items or Pokémon.
  • Have fun and be creative! All of our Gym Leaders, Elite Four, and Champion follow these same rules.

Competition Rules

Gym leader battles are intended to be a fun, casual experience for all players whereas the Elite 4 and Champion gauntlet is intended to be a competitive challenge. These rules are in place to ensure that everyone has a chance to face the opponents they’d like, has a fun experience, and has an opportunity to win badges.

  • Sporting behavior is expected at all times. Unsportsmanlike conduct will result in your removal from the room and potential removal from Otafest.
  • Receiving outside assistance is not permitted (e.g. a friend coaching you, use of damage calculators, or use of websites to look up the opponent Pokémon's stats/moves/abilities).
  • Stalling tactics are banned. Stalling is defined as unnecessarily prolonging the battle (e.g. Toxic stalling).
  • In order to win a battle, you must knock out all of your opponent's Pokémon. It will not count as a victory if your battle timer reaches zero.

Mini-Games & Special Events​

Berry Picking

Once a day at 3pm you can “feed” our trainers some berries. In this game of speed, the trainer who picks the most berries will win prize tickets!

Charity Gym​

Our specially themed trainers and their teams are ready to battle. Not only can you help us raise funds for Otafest’s selected charity, but once you defeat this gym you will also be able to receive a special badge.

Fashion Show

Strut your Pokémon down the runway with our returning event, the Fashion Show! Bring your own plushie or borrow one supplied by us, dress it up with the fashion items that we’ll have available. Once you’re ready, walk your partner down the runway while receiving witty commentary from our panel of judges.

Photobooth​

We’ll have a special photobooth, complete with photographer, for you to have your photo taken! If you donate to Otafest’s selected charity, we’ll swap to an Instax camera so you can walk away with a physical photo souvenir!

Rental Battles​

Battle with a variety of teams crafted by our rental battle techs, each team is unique and fun to play with. This is perfect for folks who want to battle without concerning themselves with the intricacies of team building!

Team Building Workshop​

If you’re into team building but need a extra little push, ask one of our expert Pokémon trainers to help you craft a team or even work with your current team to help defeat our league!

Stuffie Stitching

Many Pokémon trainers go through the hassle of going out to catch their partners, but why not make your partner instead? Join your friends and fellow Pokémon fans as you select a pattern of your favourite Pokémon and stitch them together by hand! All ages and skill levels are welcome as volunteers will demonstrate and assist with the sewing techniques needed to make your very own partner for you to take home!

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Stuffie Stitching - Important Note

Spaces are limited, so pre-registration is required. Pre-register at the Otafest Pokémon League room, starting at 9:00am! Spots are first-come-first-served and we run out quickly.