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==Theories==
==Theories==
* 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 {{pkmn|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]]. However, even these characters are not always referred to as Pokémon masters when Ash meets them.
* 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]]. However, even these characters are not always referred to as Pokémon masters when Ash meets them.
* 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.
* [[The Official Pokémon Handbook]] states that a Trainer would deserve the title of Pokémon master upon defeating or capturing {{p|Mewtwo}}, which would, in terms of the anime and manga, obviously be very impractical, if not impossible. But the handbook also refers to the Elite Four members as master Trainers, implying that any elite trainer can call themselves a master.
* [[The Official Pokémon Handbook]] states that a Trainer would deserve the title of Pokémon master upon defeating or capturing {{p|Mewtwo}}, which would, in terms of the anime and manga, obviously be very impractical, if not impossible. But the handbook also refers to the Elite Four members as master Trainers, implying that any elite trainer can call themselves a master.