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==Theories== | ==Theories== | ||
{{fan speculation|section}} | {{fan speculation|section}} | ||
* It has been theorized that when one becomes a [[Pokémon Champion]] of a regional [[Pokémon League]], one attains the title of Master—however, this might not be correct, as Ash won the [[Orange League]] without attaining the position to anyone's knowledge. Indeed, other Pokémon League Champions haven't ever been referred to as Pokémon Masters, either. Another theory is that, in the context of the {{pkmn|anime}}, Pokémon Masters are the members of the [[Elite Four]]. [[Extreme Pokémon: The Guide for the Ultimate Fan]] calls [[Lorelei|Prima]] a Pokémon Master. | * It has been theorized that when one becomes a [[Pokémon Champion]] of a regional [[Pokémon League]], one attains the title of Master—however, this might not be correct, as Ash won the [[Orange League]] without attaining the position to anyone's knowledge. Indeed, other Pokémon League Champions haven't ever been referred to as Pokémon Masters, either. Another theory is that, in the context of the {{pkmn|anime}}, Pokémon Masters are the members of the [[Elite Four]]. [[Extreme Pokémon: The Guide for the Ultimate Fan]] calls [[Lorelei|Prima]] a Pokémon Master. | ||
* In {{5v2|Red|Blue|Yellow|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, upon defeating [[Lance]], he declares the player a Pokémon Master. | * In {{5v2|Red|Blue|Yellow|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, upon defeating [[Lance]], he declares the player a Pokémon Master. | ||
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** This would mean that {{an|Giovanni}} would be the first and only Pokémon Master in the {{pkmn|anime}}. It would also mean that there are 3 Pokémon Masters in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga: [[Blaine]], the original owner and creator of {{Adv|Mewtwo}}, according to [[PS016|Tauros the Tyrant]], [[PS034|And Mewtwo Too?!]] and [[PS035|And Mewtwo Three!]]; {{Adv|Red}}, who caught Mewtwo with a [[Master Ball]] in [[PS035|And Mewtwo Three!]]; and {{Adv|Yellow}}, who used Mewtwo in [[PS081|Aerodactyl Redux]]. | ** This would mean that {{an|Giovanni}} would be the first and only Pokémon Master in the {{pkmn|anime}}. It would also mean that there are 3 Pokémon Masters in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga: [[Blaine]], the original owner and creator of {{Adv|Mewtwo}}, according to [[PS016|Tauros the Tyrant]], [[PS034|And Mewtwo Too?!]] and [[PS035|And Mewtwo Three!]]; {{Adv|Red}}, who caught Mewtwo with a [[Master Ball]] in [[PS035|And Mewtwo Three!]]; and {{Adv|Yellow}}, who used Mewtwo in [[PS081|Aerodactyl Redux]]. | ||
* According to [[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]], the very first official promotional video, one of the tasks to become a Pokémon Master is to capture all Pokémon. Likewise, [[The Official Pokémon Collector's Sticker Book]] implies that one is made a Pokémon Master by catching all Pokémon. In theory, Ash almost had all of the Pokémon in the world on his side in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', but did not officially own them. This task, however, would in practice seem impossible, especially taking into account certain [[legendary Pokémon]]. The franchise dropping the "[[Gotta Catch 'em All!]]" motto may indicate that this is no longer the case, however. | * According to [[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]], the very first official promotional video, one of the tasks to become a Pokémon Master is to capture all Pokémon. Likewise, [[The Official Pokémon Collector's Sticker Book]] implies that one is made a Pokémon Master by catching all Pokémon. In theory, Ash almost had all of the Pokémon in the world on his side in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', but did not officially own them. This task, however, would in practice seem impossible, especially taking into account certain [[legendary Pokémon]]. The franchise dropping the "[[Gotta Catch 'em All!]]" motto may indicate that this is no longer the case, however. | ||
** ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' is also notable for making this goal in the anime seem problematic, since a major plot point in the film was [[Lawrence III]] capturing the {{OBP|legendary birds|M02}} and disrupting the balance of nature. If these three Pokémon were the only ones of their kind in the anime, then the title of Pokémon Master could possibly not be achieved without putting the world at risk. However, the same Pokémon had appeared in other episodes of the anime as well. | |||
* The book [[Charizard, Go!]] states that a Pokémon Master must catch one of every kind of Pokémon and become a member of the [[Pokémon League]]. | * The book [[Charizard, Go!]] states that a Pokémon Master must catch one of every kind of Pokémon and become a member of the [[Pokémon League]]. | ||
* According to [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga, however, which is based on the anime, a Pokémon Master is simply an elite Trainer who is considered a professional and regularly takes part in Pokémon League competitions. | * According to [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga, however, which is based on the anime, a Pokémon Master is simply an elite Trainer who is considered a professional and regularly takes part in Pokémon League competitions. | ||
* A Pokémon Master is possibly a Trainer that has become unbeatable. This is supported by the fact that in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Nurse Joy (while brainwashed) invites the Trainers to have a battle against the world's greatest Pokémon Master on [[New Island]], who is later revealed to be {{an|Mewtwo}}. | * A Pokémon Master is possibly a Trainer that has become unbeatable. This is supported by the fact that in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Nurse Joy (while brainwashed) invites the Trainers to have a battle against the world's greatest Pokémon Master on [[New Island]], who is later revealed to be {{an|Mewtwo}}. | ||
* The [[Pokemon World Tournament]] Pokemon Master Tournament implies that a Pokemon Master is a trainer who has achieved mastery of at least one [[Type]] - that is, a trainer who can win a battle using only Pokemon of a given type. Due to this, every [[Gym Leader]], member of the [[Elite Four]] and every [[Champion]] with a type specialty would be considered a Pokemon Master. | |||
[[Category:Pokémon world]] | [[Category:Pokémon world]] | ||