The Penti-Con
Penticton's Annual Pop Culture Art Festival
October 18th & 19th, 2025
At the Penticton Trade & Convention Center
Our Pokemon Gym Battle Challenge is back!
Check out our the rules and meet our leaders!
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 Nintendo Switch and copy of Pokémon Scarlet or Violet
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A team of 6 Pokémon
Rules
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All Pokémon will have their levels set to Lv. 50
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NO HACKED POKEMON ALLOWED
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If a Gym Leader is busy they can refuse to battle. Gym Leaders need breaks and will not always be available for battling
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Be kind, respectful, and have fun!
Meet our leaders!
Jess
"Bug Type Pokémon. Not a fan favorite amongst trainers, but you don't want to underestimate them.
My team will skitter their way to any trainer eager for a battle!"
Defeat Jess, and be awarded your very own Beetle Badge
Grizel
"So, you fancy yourself a Pokémon trainer do ya? Heh heh.... I'll be the judge of that. If you wanna prove yourself, I'll be waiting for you at Penti-Con. Let's see if you can withstand the unbridled force of MY dragons!!!"
Defeat Grizel, and be awarded your very own Dragon Slayer Badge
McWim
"It might be easy to spot a Normal Type Pokémon's weakness, but that doesn't mean they can't hide other secrets."
Defeat McWim, and be awarded your very own Wander's Badge
Chris
"Steady your soul for the searing onslaught from my spine-chilling spirits."
Defeat Chris, and be awarded your very own Fiery Night Badge
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Christian
“Water you doing challenging me? Let’s see what you can do!”
Defeat Christian, and be awarded your very own Sir Waterdoggy Badge
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Tim
"Hmmmmm... You wish to challenge a psychic type gym leader?!? You may try, but I already know what you're thinking!"
Defeat Tim, and be awarded your very own Mystic Badge
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