Hometown: Twinleaf Town (Sinnoh)
A Pokémon Professor that's come to study the variation in Pokémon Forms, Daffydd has come to Akkadios to see the Pokémon World Tournament, mostly to see the various Pokémon forms that trainers have in play, whether it be Mega Evolutions, Dynamaxes, Regional Forms or even Paradoxes and Convergents. He's fascinated as to how these transformations occur and how wide the variations between forms can be.
Have come with his longtime team since he himself was a young aspiring trainer, taking the opportunity to challenge trainers himself to see these different forms in action for himself. His partner Infernape has been right there at his side since the begin, and while he's more of a fighter than a researcher, he's gonna have his trainers back no matter what. Daffydd has also held onto a Bibarel, who has been a versatile powerhouse not only in battle, but also in explanation. Whether it's be crossing great sea's and rivers, scaling immense mountains or breaking through rocks and gnarled vines, Daffydd would never have gotten anywhere without this trusty Pokémon.
As for the rest of his team, they exemplify his curiosity for different forms. Taking his Alolan Sandslash for example. This lax fella fascinates Daffydd, as how could a typically desert-dwelling species adapt so well to the frozen peaks of mount Lanikala. And then there's his Hisuian Goodra. Though long believed extinct, Daffydd discovered this fella as a Sliggoo deep within the wilds of Kitakami, and he's as much fascinated by the modern world as Daffydd is by the ancient. His Orbeetle, on the other hand, was found in the Galar, capable of entering a Gigantamaxed state. And then there's his Golurk. Though already a treasured partner, the two ventured deep into the realm known as Hyperspace in the aftermath of the Rogue Mega Evolution crisis, where they discovered its Golurkite deep within this fantastical dimension. With a little help from his contact, Daffydd was able to construct a harness that would allow Golurk to Mega Evolve without draining its own energy supply.
Though Daffydd isn't just accompanied by his battling team, but also his two assistants. A pair of Sneasel, one shimmering pink, the other of the Hisuian variety, Daffydd found them during an expedition of the north face of Mount Coronet, hiding from the conditions in a cave. Taking them in, the pair now excitedly aid his efforts, often running about to get him his equipment, and exploring around when he arrives at a potential research site. Though are eager, Daffydd could not ask for a better pair of assistants, nor a finer battling team.
Since arriving in Akkadios, Daffydd has been filling out his notebooks while his team have been scampering about, his two Sneasel pulling him around when they find a Pokémon they think he might be interested in. However, Daffydd has also taken in the time to check on his kid. Having recently graduated the Goldenbeak Academy, Daffydd's daughter Tracy has also come to watch the Pokémon World Tournament... and what sorta dad would Daffydd be if he didn't embarrass her a little.
