How do Gym Leaders become Gym Leaders? What's the actual process? This has been something that has been on my mind for nearly a decade if not more. Gym Leaders exist, but what separates them from any other trainer? What qualifications did they have to go through to be able to attain Gym Leader status? Did they have to go through some kind of.. Discover the certifications, skills, and experience needed to become a gym leader. A complete guide for trainers and fitness pros ready to step into leadership.
When it comes to gym leaders, the process usually begins with a recommendation from either a current gym leader/Elite Four member or a high-ranking member of the Pokémon Association (the international governing body that oversees the leagues—and yes, the champion is typically one of these members by default). Why a candidate might receive a recommendation tends to vary pretty wildly. Some.. There's some central body (the Pokemon league itself?) that has the authority to decide who heads a gym and which gyms are qualified to give out badges. Between Galar's minor circuit and the fighting gym in Saffron, it seems that there's some competition between gyms for the right to be part of a league.