PAL Elite Four

The PAL Elite Four are made up of four world famous people in the Pokémon world, and each member also originated from different regions. What makes them unique is that not only do they have two type specialties, no one can even get past the first member of the Elite whenever their challenges were taken, with an exception of Ash, who had defeated all four members. The Elite members are also previous winners of the Trainer's Tournament.
The PAL Elites also film PokéVision videos specially for their fans whenever they are free (which is usually voted Number One each month), and is also known to have their own webshow called PAL Online.
The PAL Elite Four, despite being able to maintain a reputable public image and having a strong bond, they also have dark rules such as when one Elite poses as threat to the region, the Elite member must be exterminated, as the PAL Elite Four's purpose is to keep the PAL Region running smoothly. Amethyst once stated that the one of the reasons the PAL Elite Four was created was so that should something happen to the Prince or Princess, one of the Elite members can step in to take over. Despite being one of the most powerful Elite Four, they are also the most divided due to the fact that the members, especially Leader Pakura, like to act on their own agenda.
The PAL Elite members also have a dark story behind them, with the exception of Rosaline. Winning a Trainer's Tournament is not a sufficient qualification for occupying the position in the Elite – being a Hunter before applying and being the strongest specialist among the group of the chosen types is also an absolute requirement for a would-be Elite. As Rosaline met neither of the requirements, she actually had no claim to the position.
== TV Tropes (In General) ==
Above Good and Evil: For them, labels of "good" and "evil" generally don't matter. It's evident right from the beginning of the story, as all they cared about is completing their objectives. Due to their actions, however, most people perceive them as good despite their moral codes not being on par with the other regional members. 
Action Hero: Obviously, all of the Elite members are powerful fighters. They have to be, if they are to be a Hunter in their region. 
The Ace: Each of them are hailed as the best in what they do outside of battling, and managed to surpass other Aura users in the art of asskicking, to the point where their strength and skill were considered absurdly unnatural. 
Anti-Hero Team: Despite being in a position of power, they don't really care about politics, and as a rule have a "kill or be killed" attitude when it comes to the oppressive. Cruelty towards the helpless and/or innocent will definitely earn their wrath, and they can and will hurt anyone in their way of the mission. That being said, due to some of the members' friendliness and good nature, they tend to make friends wherever they go. 
Asskicking Leads to Leadership: Toughest trainers in the PAL Region, and even tougher than the regional Champions of the other regions. They are usually fought in a sequential arrangement and each member of the Elite always had a different approach to fighting. Don't even think that type advantage would help you, as Amethyst had proved to Rosaline through the hard way. Due to the nature of the PAL Region and the fact that they are Hunters, it goes without saying that all four of them are vicious in battle, and each has their own unique fighting style that makes them a One-Man Army (And no, we're not just talking about Pokémon battles).
The Beautiful Elite: The PAL Elite really makes up this trope, with all of them being incredibly good-looking in their own ways, all of them having the Elite status, and they all have cool powers to fight, and owns a lot of fancy clothing that they never really wore. However, unlike most people in the tropes who may be born into them, they actually earned what they enjoy at the moment. 
Dark and Troubled Past: All of the members have a painful past that makes you want to give them a hug, especially Amethyst. Ash himself also counts when you learn of his friends turning his back against him. 
Dark Secret: As extremely popular people in PAL, all of them are bound to have rumors about another side to them that is not shown to public, but the rumors have not yet proven to be true. 
* Amethyst is said to secretly resent the fact that Ash defeated her and managed to take her position as the PAL ruler.
* Akeno's sweet, airheaded persona is rumored to be nothing but a façade and she was hiding something completely different deep down. 
* Jude was thought to have done multiple bad things in order to achieve his social standing at the top of the entertainment industry.
* Phillip is said to gather information for blackmail to ensure everyone stays in power. 
* Although not a PAL member, Shiki himself was stated to have something to do with Amethyst's initial wants of having only females in the PAL Elite when creating them. 
The Dreaded: Each of the PAL Elite has such a powerful reputation that no one really wants to get on their bad side. That includes even the friendly, easy-going Jude and socially-awkward Phillip. 
Curb-Stomp Battle: The ability to give these is very much a requirement to become a PAL Elite. It seemed to be subverted when Jude and Phillip lost to Lance and Cynthia in the FS, but it was revealed that they actually let them win, so that Ash would be underestimated later. 
Famed in Story: Even without the Elite and Hunter position, all of them are well-known for their achievements in other areas, and are always instantly recognized. Jude as the MVP of the entertainment sector, S-Class Pokémon Connoisseur and a café/bookstore owner, Phillip as a renowned game contestant, game tester/programmer and inventor, Amethyst as a world's best Pokémon Coordinator and Performer as well as being known for a beauty queen and Akeno as spa owner with her own line of cosmetics. Rosaline, Sixth Ranger Traitor, has written fantasy books and manga as well as her own art museum.
Fiction 500: They have a near limitless supply of money with five-star housing and life of luxury due to the jobs they do. However, it was not usually mentioned because they do not flaunt their wealth unlike most other socialites.
Five-Man Band: When Ash is included they fill the archetypes, although they do not really fit the hero archetype as Hero Antagonists instead of as heroes as protagonists.
* The Leader: Ashura Red Satoshi Ketchum. He's the PAL Champion and as the Prince of the Region, finalizes all major political decisions. He also fits as doubling as The Hero since he is going up in direct confrontation with the traitors and eventually, the leaders of the villainous teams from all over the world. 
* The Lancer: Amethyst Paradinight/Pakura Ameyuri. She is the Number Two as the Leader of the Elite and the regional Princess. Ash is also the one with a strong sense of justice while Amethyst is driven by her desire to resurrect Shiki. Other than that, there are also notable contrasts. Ash is passionate, extreme and values family very much. Amethyst is emotionally subdued, diplomatic and saw family as a burden and an obstacle to her life. Amethyst is also the Corrupter to Ash. 
* The Big Guy: Jude Harrison. Appropriately enough, he is known to be the powerhouse of the group. He's noted to be the physically strongest of the group, and just how strong he was is still unknown. He was also noted to be the most fearsome fighter aside from Ash and Amethyst. As expected of a Net idol, model, actor and socialite, he is easy going, friendly and sociable, being a nice guy in general. 
* The Smart Guy: Phillip Robinson. As the group's strategist he would be required to have good management skills. Additionally, he is noted to be the best with computers, and it also fits with his role as an information gatherer as an Information Hunter. He's also a good manipulator since he's able to make use of the other Elites capabilities or the current situation to achieve his objective. Uses gadgets and tech and combined with his Aura abilities his own smarts to make himself a dangerous fighter. 
* The Chick: Akeno Calfuray Cheveyo. A sweet girl who tries to get along with everyone. Very kind, compassionate and emphatic towards others (but sometimes creepy). She's also a feminine girl who prefers light colors and is a spa owner who has her own line or cosmetics. As a spirit medium she could be counted on to help channel spirits as well. It should also be noted that she has a somewhat perverted side to her, liking to read hentai manga and fawning over boy x boy relationships. 
* Sixth Ranger: Rosaline Pyra. Is more of a Sixth Ranger Traitor as she used and flaunted her position despite not being deserving of it in the first place, and even planned to underhandedly dethrone the Dragon Duo's legacy.
Gender-Equal Ensemble: When the PAL Elite was formed, there were two males (Jude and Phillip) and two females (Amethyst and Rosaline). When Rosaline was replaced by Akeno, this trope still applies. Downplayed if you count Ash in. 
Hidden Depths: Whether indicated in backstories or present events in the story, none of them are exactly what they seem at the surface. 
I Am Not Left-Handed: They always face challengers with a full team. Even if a weakness is seemingly spotted during the battle, the Elites are very quick to cover it up or make up for it with another strength. It basically means that type advantage means nothing to them. Special mention goes to Amethyst, whose Pokémon can outright freeze a fire blast. 
Improbable Age: The Elites as a whole qualify, considering how powerful and well-known they are. Most of them are only in their early twenties and the oldest member, Jude is only in his mid-twenties. Some become members at their teens. 
Laser-Guided Karma: Essentially how they usually work. They are generally alright to be with, but if you hurt any of their members, you'll only live to regret it for the rest of your life. If you leave them alone, they would leave you alone.
Magic Knight: Their aura abilities on top of being a skilled melee combatants. They have demonstrated a number of incredible powers that put them on par with Legendary Pokémon. These include flight, telekinesis, various elemental attacks such as electricity manipulation, fire manipulation and weather manipulation. Amethyst is stated to be the Phoenix, which gave her actual magical powers, as well as Akeno, who is the Season Maiden (AV only).
Misery Builds Character: Essentially how Amethyst chose her members. Because of her upbringing and survival mentality, she actually factored in their background as the reason she took them in. Due to their Dark and Troubled Past, she knew that it would fuel their hopes into becoming the best them that they can be. She definitely succeeded, and to this day, they are the most feared Elites among all the regions. This was actually one of the reasons why she refused to take in Rosaline: Rosaline never felt a sense of loss and never had to fight against the whole world metaphorically or fight an uphill battle.
No-Sell: Because of the fact that they take their position as Elites very seriously, it is extremely difficult to defeat them compared to the other Elite Four members. They have ways and means to cover a typical weakness of their own type specialties, uses all sorts of mechanics known to the world, doesn't actually need to speak to command a Pokémon, uses a couple of Legendaries, and they each have a differing fighting style that could not be told apart. In the AV, all of them (except Akeno, who joined halfway through the tourney) made it to the Top 4, essentially assuring PAL the trophy. 
One-Man Army: Or "One Woman Army". Each of the Elite members are capable of kicking ass on their own, except for Rosaline (and she was kicked out anyway due to her not qualifying to be an Elite in the first place). 
Pay Evil unto Evil: "An eye for an eye" is one of the sayings they go by. If the person wants to viciously attack someone, then they must be prepared for the consequences. After all, how else would they teach their lesson if they do not do the same to the attacker? Hence, the Elites have little to no problem with using violence to achieve their objective. 
Professional Killer: All of them are Hunters, so killing is part of their job. However, none of them actually specialize in killing except for Amethyst, whose job as a Blacklist Hunter is to hunt down dangerous criminals.
Quantity vs. Quality: Definitely a win for quality. Despite being a small group in general compared to villainous teams, the PAL Elites have proven to be one of the most dangerous people in the world. When the Dragon Duo decided their members, the knew they needed them to be on par in order to stand out, hence the reason highly specialized members who already had a base going instead of just anyone. 
Scissors Cuts Rock: Essentially how they fight. Think your type advantages will work? They have moves that will counteract this and make up for it with their sheer force. The best example is when Rosaline lost to Amethyst despite her having the huge type advantage (Ice is weak to Fire and Fairy types are not very effective against Fire) and how Amethyst can freeze a Fire Blast with a mere Ice Beam. 
Superpower Lottery: All of them are big time winners. Jude is able to manipulate water, bubbles and lava (sub-set of Water Manipulation) and shadow/darkness, Phillip manipulates electromagnetism and electricity, and Akeno can make use of her spiritual powers to channel the dead to use their abilities and use spiritual-based attacks, in addition to manipulating nature. Amethyst, well, just look at her. Wind Manipulation, Ice Manipulation, Fire Manipulation, an entire set of Psychic Powers and even Invisibility. All of them are also incredibly strong and tough, which Amethyst at least has had since early childhood.
Special Person, Normal Name: All the names of the members in question were actually reused from the characters from the very first fanfic, Everything Comes with a Price. During that time, the names given were completely random. Akeno's name was also picked at random. Rosaline was the only one to have a Meaningful Name, with Rosaline being inspired from the character from Romeo and Juliet, and Pyra being a reference to her fire abilities. It also cements her status as a Sixth Ranger Traitor and her being a Faux Action Girl. 
True Companions: Even if at first their relationship appears more professional than personal (and, admittedly, some don't get along much together), the Elites were implied to once share a close bond. Although whether or not their relationship will be repaired thanks to Amethyst's memory powerful modification remains to be seen.
Two Girls to a Team: Following the tradition of the Elite Four and the Champion that consist of five members, the three male members are Ash, Jude and Phillip, while Amethyst and Rosaline (initially) and Akeno (later) increased it to five. 
Underestimating Badassery: Due to them being a relatively new Elite team compared to the others, many of the trainers may see them as easy pickings (not combat wise), most obvious example being Rosaline who saw Amethyst's type disadvantage to be a decisive factor to her win...only to severely regret it when they are actually facing the PAL Elites in battle, making it very clear why they were chosen. It's doubly so since all of the PAL Elites were born/lived in other regions. 
==Known Members==
=== Jude Harrison ===
Main article: Jude Harrison
Jude is the first Elite member that challengers face. He is a Water/Dark specialist. Although he is the first member, he is stronger than Rosaline due to the fact that he had a double advantage over her type specialties. In fact when Rosaline applied for the final spot of the PAL Elite, she was pitted against Jude, and actually lost. He is the first member to make it to the PAL Elite.
Jude is also a supermodel, socialite, Net Idol, a variety show host, and an actor (He does not need a stunt double since he does his own stunts). He is a living legend in the entertainment industry, and he sometimes goes on World Tours for various singers, either as a backup singer or as the opening act in their concerts. As an S-Class Pokémon Connoisseur, he owns his own shop as well.
He is a Two Star Sea Hunter.
=== Akeno Calfuray Cheveyo ===
Main article: Akeno Calfuray Cheveyo
Akeno is the second Elite member that challengers face. She is a Ghost/Grass Specialist, earning her position after defeating Rosaline. She is the prodigy of the Cheveyo Clan, the family of spirit mediums residing in Ariolo Village, though she was not able to ascend to the title of Clan Master despite having intense spiritual power as she was born in the branch family. She garnered enough fame in PAL for her family to move and have trainees and the master of her clan to have better training regime and facilities.   
Akeno works as a beautician and cosmetic chemist, who marketed her own brand of beauty products called "Beauté Magique" and the owner of the one of the regional spas called, "Magicae Springs Spa." She often collected ingredients for cooking or for other purposes, such as the creation of a new product to add to her line. Her spa and beauty product brand is often put on adverts in magazines.  
She is a Two Star Botanic Hunter.   
=== Phillip Robinson ===
Main article: Phillip Robinson
The third member that challengers face. He is an Electric/Steel specialist, and is the brains of the group. He was the second member to join after defeating Jude, and became the Leader of the Elite, until Pakura decided to join the Elite Four and defeated both him and Jude, which caused him to lose that title to her. Due to his appearance and personality, it is easy to underestimate him, which could sometimes prove fatal.
Phillip is a famous inventor, a game tester, and a renowned game show contestant. He is also an IT Manager.
He is a Two Star Information Hunter, though he was mentioned to be close to getting a three.
=== Pakura Ameyuri/Amethyst Paradinight ===
Main article: Pakura Ameyuri
The final member that challengers face, and is also the Leader of the Elite. As the former Dragon Princess, she, along with Shiki, created the PAL Elite Four, and she later joined as Elite Leader after her fiance's death, discarding her Dragon Princess alter ego. She is a Fairy/Ice specialist, though she was well-known to use Dragon/Psychic Pokémon as part of the Dragon Duo. She is the current PAL Princess.
Pakura is a Top Coordinator, winning five (six in AV) Grand Festivals, and earning all 40 Ribbons in the PAL Contests and Super Contests. In the AV, she is also a Pokémon Performer, having the title of Kalos Queen for three years before moving on to become the PAL Duchess. 
She was also a famous Defense Attorney, having her own law firm, though she hadn't took a case for five (FS) /six (AV) years. She was a famous idol, with the Dragon Duo also functioning as a band at that time. 
She is a Three Star Blacklist Hunter.
==Former Members==
=== Rosaline Pyra ===
Main article: Rosaline Pyra
The de facto second member that challengers face. She was a Fire/Psychic Specialist, and was actually the weakest of the team. She had wanted the last spot so badly, that she begged for another chance fervently after she lost to Jude and to Pakura, and the current three members reluctantly agreed, in the condition that in within three weeks, she must pass the Hunter Exam, the Exam needed to get in the Hunters Association, and the Exam needed to get in a specific department in the Hunters Association.
Despite the odds, she somehow made it, and was given the final spot. She is the last Elite to join. However, the truth behind Rosaline's application and Amethyst being a much better Psychic specialist than her and the fact that she had stolen half the powers of the Phoenix in order for her to manipulate fire effectively was revealed, which nullified her legal authority as an Elite, and her position was later taken by Akeno herself. Rosaline herself was later murdered by an unknown assailant (FS) and by Ash (AV)
Rosaline Pyra was a famous artist, a Pokémon History expert, a Mahou Shoujo manga writer and a best-selling author of fantasy novels.
She was a Two Star Crime Hunter.
== Trivia ==
* Rosaline has arguably lived the least traumatic life of any of the Elite Four in the series. This may explain why she lacks empathy, which didn't make her very popular with the crowd.
* The rule that the Dragon Duo made was the fact that the applicant can only apply once to be an Elite Four. This means that the Dragon Duo wants people that are prepared to protect the region with all they got, and they want survivors and fighters, proven by the fact that the Elite Four applicants must be a Hunter. As Rosaline broke this rule, she was discriminated by her teammates (except Jude).
== Gallery ==
Jude_harrison_as_a_host.jpg|Jude Harrison
File:Akeno.jpg|Akeno Calfuray Cheveyo
Phillip Robinson genius.JPG|Phillip Robinson
Pakura the Elite Leader.jpg|Amethyst Paradinight (Pakura Ameyuri)
File:Rosaline_Pyra.jpg|Former Member Rosaline Pyra
New PAL Cover page.jpg|The old design of the PAL Elite
A second chance at life promotional poster.jpg|The PAL Elite in the promotional poster for the upcoming story
File:Elite_Four_Trick_or_Treat_(2).jpg|PAL members from left to right: Jude, Amethyst, Phillip, Akeno
File:PAL_Christmas.jpg|Christmas with the PAL Elite
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