The Penti-Con
Penticton's Annual Pop Culture Art Festival
At the Penticton Trade & Convention Center
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Our Pokemon Gym Battle Challenge is back, with a whole new way to play!
Check out our the rules and meet our leaders below!
Challenge our Leaders for epic battles & win badges along the way
Your Journey To Be The Best
Do you have what it takes to be a Pokémon Master?
You Will Need
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Admission to Penti-Con (Day pass or Weekend Ticket)
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Your own device and a Pokémon Champions account. (There will be wi-fi at the event).
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A team of 6 Pokémon
Rules
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NO HACKED POKEMON ALLOWED
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If a Gym Leader is busy they can refuse to battle.
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Gym Leaders need breaks and will not always be available for battling.
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Be kind, respectful, and have fun!
NEW FOR 2026!
The first 3 challengers to successfully obtain all 5 badges will win a random Pokemon Terrarium Blind Box!
Meet our leaders! -
Gym Leader-Ghost Type
Vivian
A spot of tea and cookie crumbs...something wicked this way comes.
Defeat Vivian to earn the Brew Badge
Gym Leader-Electric Type
McWim
Think you can match our speed? Cause with electric types we're revving up to full throttle! Just don't loose your head if you can't keep up.
Defeat McWim to earn the Grease Lightning Badge
Gym Leader-Flying Type
Tim
Keep your eye on the skies. We've got some heavy hitters coming in from above.
Defeat Tim to earn the Dive Bomb Badge
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Gym Leader-Psychic Type
Christian
I can see the future... and I see great battles ahead!
Defeat Christian to earn the Pseyechic Badge
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Gym Leader-Poison Type
Matty
A little attitude, a lot of venom, and a battle you won't forget. Let's see if you can stand the fumes when the air leaves you Weezing.
Defeat Matty to earn the Corrosion Badge