# Gym Leaders

Leaders may battle using either **their own teams** or **temporary teams** imported via the web-based Showdown team builder [pokepast.es](https://pokepast.es). Using a personal team awards additional ![:battle\_point:](https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/1250586559015686296.webp?size=56)**Battle Points** and [Gym Leader badge](https://wiki.apexcobblemon.com/player/badges#battling-badges) progress.

To apply to become a Gym Leader you must meet the following requirements:

* Must have **24** hours of `/playtime` on the server
* Have a competitive understanding of Pokémon battles
* Must be at least **13** years of age

If you meet all these requirements and would like to apply, please fill out the[ Gym Leader Application](https://www.apexcobblemon.com/index.php?form/2/select). It is **highly recommended** to use Pokémon that are **well-trained** with high IVs and EVs, as well as relatively viable move/ability/item choices (ex: the move "Ember" is not ideal, because its base power is incredibly low, as opposed to something like "Flamethrower" etc.).

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If you do not meet any one of these requirements, your application will be **instantly denied**. You will be able to reapply once everything is met.
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## Leader Rewards

Gym Leaders receive permanent a **+5%** Rare Spawn Boost, and are awarded with ![:bit:](https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/1413690086591041597.webp?size=56)**1,000** to ![:bit:](https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/1413690086591041597.webp?size=56)**4,000** at the end of each season based on effort and performance. The **top 3 leaders** of that season will additionally earn a ![:bit:](https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/1413690086591041597.webp?size=56)**2,000** bonus. Leaders may also earn a one-time ![:battle\_point:](https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/1250586559015686296.webp?size=56)**40** for Singles and ![:battle\_point:](https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/1250586559015686296.webp?size=56)**75** for Doubles upon victory per gym, leader, and difficulty each season.

**Each victory** grants the following rewards:

* 8 Rare Candies
* 2 Random Berries
* Random Typed TM
* ![:battle\_point:](https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/1250586559015686296.webp?size=56)**20**
* ![:battle\_point:](https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/1250586559015686296.webp?size=56)**20** *(50% chance)*
* ![:battle\_point:](https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/1250586559015686296.webp?size=56)**100** *(10% chance)*
* Typed Fragment *(7.5% chance)*

## Battle Process

* A challenger sends a **battle request** to a gym from `/gyms`
* A leader **accepts** the battle, and both players are teleported to the gym
* If the leader has a temporary team defined for that specific gym, their current party is **automatically swapped** to it. *Temporary teams do not grant normal progression (e.g., PokéDex progress) and do not replace the leader’s real Pokémon.*
* The leader runs `/leader give` or `/leader won` depending on if they won the battle or not
* If a temporary team was used, the leader’s original party is **automatically restored** after the battle

## Leader Commands

<table><thead><tr><th width="250.400146484375" align="center">Command</th><th width="464.79974365234375" align="center">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><code>/leader accept/deny</code></td><td align="center">Accepts/rejects a persons challenge request for your gym<br><em>Please ensure you only deny for a good reason</em></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><code>/leader give</code></td><td align="center">Gives the challenger rewards for beating you</td></tr><tr><td align="center"><code>/leader won</code></td><td align="center">Counts the latest battle as a win towards <code>/leader stats</code></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><code>/leader top</code></td><td align="center">Lists leaders in descending order for most battles</td></tr><tr><td align="center"><code>/gym clearlastbattle &#x3C;ign></code></td><td align="center"><p>Clears the last battle data for the specified player </p><p><em>Use responsibly, or punishment may be issued</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table>