Pokémon: Ashes and Embers

The Pokémon League is more than a tradition-it's a sport.

Across the world, trainers register each season to begin their journey. To qualify for the annual championship, they must earn eight Gym Badges and defeat their region's Elite Four before the registration deadline. But battling at the top comes with a catch: you can only use a Pokémon type in the championship if you hold the corresponding badge. Want to bring Flying-types to the final round? You'll need to beat a Flying Gym first.

Each official Gym only allows challengers to compete using that Gym's own type-turning every badge into a test of mastery, not just type match-ups. With dozens of Gyms spread across the regions, many trainers go beyond the minimum, chasing the badges they'll need to unlock their ideal teams.

The path is competitive. The deadline is firm. The dream is there to chase.

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Disclaimer:
This is a fan-made work based on the Pokémon franchise, which is owned by Nintendo, Game Freak, and The Pokémon Company. I do not claim ownership of any official characters, settings, or Pokémon species. This story is written for entertainment purposes only and is not intended for commercial use.
All original characters, worldbuilding additions, and story elements belong to the author.