[[team roster]]
these pokemon are part of leon’s battle-ready teams, or are in training.
Charmander → Charmeleon → CHARIZARD ♂ | [Charisard]
Charizard flies around the sky in search of powerful opponents. It breathes fire of such great heat that it melts anything. However, it never turns its fiery breath on any opponent weaker than itself.
OT: Leon Malik
Level: 78
Type: Fire | Flying
Ability: Solar Power
Nature | Characteristic: Bold | Alert to sounds
Hatched in Postwick a long, long time ago...
Stern but patient, Charizard is full of love and pride for its “flock,” acting as a mentor and father figure for much of Leon’s team. Only slightly neurotic thanks to Leon constantly getting lost, it prefers to be outside of its Poké Ball, where it can keep a close eye on its trainer.
Honedge → Doublade → AEGISLASH ♂ | [Duke]
Once upon a time, a king with an Aegislash reigned over the land. His Pokémon eventually drained him of life, and his kingdom fell with him.
OT: Leon Malik
Level: 73
Type: Steel | Ghost
Ability: Stance Change
Nature | Characteristic: Serious | Strong willed
Met at Hammerlocke Hills (Lv. 30) a long, long time ago...
Preferring to observe from a distance, Aegislash is the least social of Leon's team. It values its space and only allows its most trusted friends to touch it, though you wouldn’t be able to guess from how much amusement it takes in letting Leon playfully wield it like a sword and shield.
Dreepy → Drakloak → DRAGAPULT ♂ | [Lil Mans (+ Pocket & Toaster)]
Apparently the Dreepy inside Dragapult's horns eagerly look forward to being launched out at Mach speeds.
OT: Leon Malik
Level: 72
Type: Dragon | Ghost
Ability: Clear Body
Nature | Characteristic: Adamant | Somewhat vain
Hatched at Giant’s Mirror a long, long time ago...
While Dragapult is always protective of its inner circle, it’s a bit hostile toward others -- particularly other Dragon types and those it encounters in battle often. It’s been known to pick unprompted fights with challengers, most often with the Dragons of Raihan’s team.
Axew → Fraxure → HAXORUS ♀ | [Delilah]
They are kind but can be relentless when defending territory. They challenge foes with tusks that can cut steel.
OT: Raihan Malik
Level: 70
Type: Dragon
Ability: Mold Breaker
Nature | Characteristic: Gentle | Takes plenty of siestas
Hatched in Hammerlocke a long time ago.
Specially bred and hatched by Raihan as a gift, Haxorus has been a vital member of Leon’s team for years. In spite of its intimidating appearance, and its strength and dedication in battle, it’s kindly by nature and tends to be a supportive shoulder to lean on when anyone needs it.
Scorbunny → Raboot → CINDERACE ♂ | [Storm]
It's skilled at both offense and defense, and it gets pumped up when cheered on. But if it starts showboating, it could put itself in a tough spot.
OT: Leon Malik
Level: 69
Type: Fire
Ability: Libero
Nature | Characteristic: Rash | Likes to run
Hatched in Wyndon | 2/19
Much like its trainer, Cinderace is full of energy and itself. It can get carried away in matches and even while playing, but it’s quick to correct itself when told to focus. It’s nothing if not enthusiastic, and it loves to meet and spar with new people and Pokemon.
Tympole → Palpitoad → SEISMITOAD ♀ | [Loch]
This Pokémon is popular among the elderly, who say the vibrations of its lumps are great for massages.
OT: Leon Malik
Level: 66
Type: Water | Ground
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature | Characteristic: Mild | Likes to relax
Met at Dappled Grove (Lv. 11) a long, long time ago...
Tympole was the first Pokemon Leon caught for the Gym Challenge. Over the years, Seismitoad has mellowed out a great deal in spite of staying on top of its game. It still loves a great battle, but it’s just as happy to curl up with a friend, old or new, and enjoy a good rain.
Grookey → Thwackey → RILLABOOM ♂ | [Boomer]
The one with the best drumming techniques becomes the boss of the troop. It has a gentle disposition and values harmony among its group.
OT: Leon Malik
Level: 68
Type: Grass
Ability: Grassy Surge
Nature | Characteristic: Jolly | Loves to eat
Hatched in Wyndon | 2/19
Good-natured and loyal, Rillaboom is a gentle giant. It loves nothing more than sitting around a campfire and enjoying a meal with the rest of Leon's team. It also takes great pleasure in carrying smaller people and Pokemon around to make them feel taller.
Sobble → Drizzile → INTELLEON ♀ | [Charlie]
Its nictitating membranes let it pick out foes' weak points so it can precisely blast them with water that shoots from its fingertips at Mach 3.
OT: Leon Malik
Level: 68
Type: Water
Ability: Sniper
Nature | Characteristic: Quiet | Very finicky
Hatched in Wyndon | 2/19
Though not exactly conceited, Intelleon can be a bit of a diva. It has refined tastes both in food and company, and so isn't always quite at home with the more rough-and-tumble of Leon's team. However, it can be easily bribed with well-meant gifts and compliments.
Mime Jr. → Mr. Mime → MR. RIME ♀ | [Ms. Rime]
Its amusing movements make it very popular. It releases its psychic power from the pattern on its belly.
OT: Leon Malik
Level: 67
Type: Ice | Psychic
Ability: Screen Cleaner
Nature | Characteristic: Modest | Highly curious
Met at Rolling Fields (Lv. 15) a long, long time ago...
As might be expected, Mr. Rime is very dedicated to putting smiles on the faces around it. It’s quite a joker, and a bit of a bleeding heart -- it’s the first to console and uplift those it has defeated in battle, and it often takes on the role of peacemaker in arguments it witnesses.
Togepi → Togetic → TOGEKISS ♀ | [Babie]
It grows dispirited if it is not with kind people. It can float in midair without moving its wings.
OT: Leon Malik
Level: 70
Type: Fairy | Flying
Ability: Super Luck
Nature | Characteristic: Timid | Mischievous
Met at Bridge Field (Lv. 27) | 12/19
Leon sought Togepi the day following his first loss to Raihan. It signifies a new era for him in many ways, and its training has proven quite difficult thanks to their clashing personalities. They are growing together and still learning how to best make things work.
Grubbin → Charjabug → VIKAVOLT ♂ | [Loaf]
Its stout shell provides excellent defense from attacks. It uses electricity on persistent opponents.
OT: Leon Malik
Level: 55
Type: Bug | Electric
Ability: Swarm
Nature | Characteristic: Hardy | Highly persistent
Met at Watchtower Ruins (Lv. 13) | 2/20
Inspired by his defeat at the hands of Xoe, in particular by Vikavolt, Leon decided to try his hand at raising an Electric type for himself. In spite of some of the stereotypes befalling Bug types, Loaf is one of the most tenacious Pokemon he’s raised!
HELIOLISK ♀ | [Eglantine]
One Heliolisk basking in the sun with its frill outspread is all it would take to produce enough electricity to power a city.
OT: Deej
Level: 65
Type: Electric | Normal
Ability: Dry Skin
Nature | Characteristic: Serious | Somewhat stubborn
Met at Hammerlocke Stadium (Lv. 45) | ???
Leon took in Heliolisk at the request of her previous trainer, to whom she never bonded. They are still getting to know one another, but Leon feels hopeful they’ll get along well. She has a tactical battle style and loves the outdoors as much as he does.
GOTHITELLE ♀ | [Estelle]
Starry skies thousands of light-years away are visible in the space distorted by their intense psychic power.
OT: Leon Malik
Level: 76
Type: Psychic
Ability: Shadow Tag
Nature | Characteristic: Calm | Often dozes off
Met at Stony Wilderness (Lv. 58) | 3/20
Following a months-long search for a Pokemon with this Hidden Ability, Leon defeated Gothitelle in her den. He is working closely and tirelessly with her to get them accustomed to one another. They have big things planned.
MAROWAK ♂ | [Will]
The rich greenery of the Alola region is hard on Marowak. It controls fire to stay alive.
OT: Leon Malik
Level: 60
Type: Fire | Ghost
Ability: Cursed Body
Nature | Characteristic: Bashful | Somewhat of a clown
Met in Lush Jungle (Lv. 28) | 4/20
A fire blazing in the jungle caught Leon’s attention on a nighttime walk. He discovered a lost and recently evolved Marowak panicking and lashing out at the flora around it. He calmed it, extinguished the blaze, and offered it a safe haven on his team.
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KROKOROK ♀ | [Pipkin]
The special membrane covering its eyes can sense the heat of objects, so it can see its surroundings even in darkness.
OT: Leon Malik
Level: 55
Type: Ground | Dark
Ability: Moxie
Nature | Characteristic: x | x
Met in Potbottom Desert (Lv. 42) | 5/22
Krokorok was hand picked by Rhyperior to replace his Ground specialization on Leon’s team.
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ARON ♀ | [nickname]
When Aron evolves, its steel armor peels off. In ancient times, people would collect Aron's shed armor and make good use of it in their daily lives.
OT: Leon Malik
Level: 65
Type: Steel | Rock
Ability: Rock Head
Nature | Characteristic: x | x
Met in Ballimere Lake (Lv. 63) | 7/22
Aron was hand picked by Rhyperior to replace his Rock specialization on Leon’s team.
