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|name=Ash Ketchum<br />
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|hometown=[[Pallet Town]]<br />
|region=[[Kanto]]<br />
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'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of the [[Pokémon anime]] from the [[original series]] to ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''. He is also the main character of various {{pkmn|manga}} based on the anime, including [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], [[Ash & Pikachu]], and {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}.<br />
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He is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] from [[Pallet Town]] whose goal is to become a [[Pokémon Master]]. His [[starter Pokémon]] was a {{AP|Pikachu}} that he received from {{an|Professor Oak}} after arriving late at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his laboratory]]. On his {{pkmn|journey}}s around the [[Pokémon world]], he's been accompanied by {{ashfr|a multitude of close friends}}. In ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', he becomes the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Alola]] [[region]]'s [[Alola League|Pokémon League]]. In ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'', he becomes the new Monarch of the [[World Coronation Series|Pokémon World Coronation Series]].<br />
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He shares his Japanese name with the creator of the [[Pokémon]] franchise, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. His English surname is a pun of the English motto, "[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]".<br />
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==In the anime==<br />
===History===<br />
====Pre-series====<br />
[[File:Younger Ash XY.png|thumb|250px|Young Ash]]<br />
In ''[[XY121|Seeing the Forest for the Trees!]]'', Ash remembered getting lost in a forest while looking for {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He brought some [[wild Pokémon]] out of the rain and found them some shelter in a tree trunk. Ash's happiness about that moment made him think about how much he wanted to become a [[Pokémon Trainer]].<br />
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[[JN001|At the age of six]], Ash learned that {{an|Professor Oak}} would be holding a Pokémon Summer Camp, and eagerly asked his mother {{Delia}} if he could attend. Seeing her son's enthusiasm, she signed him up but also told him that she had things to do outside of home during the day the camp would take place, so he would have to get himself there in time on his own. Unfortunately for Ash, he ended up breaking his alarm clock in his sleep and overslept, missing the camp.<br />
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[[XY007|Later]], Ash managed to attend another one of Professor Oak's Pokémon Summer Camps. One day, another camper named {{an|Serena}} got lost in the forest and wounded her leg after getting startled by a {{p|Poliwag}}. Ash, who was looking for the Poliwag, came to her rescue and wrapped a handkerchief around the wounded knee to brace it. He then helped her up and guided her out of the forest.<br />
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In ''[[EP269|The Ties That Bind]]'', Ash recalled a day when he was about to start his [[Pokémon journey]]. He and [[Gary Oak]] both fished out an old, rusty {{i|Poké Ball}}, which snagged on both their lines. After arguing about who would keep it, they broke it in two, each keeping one half as a reminder of that day.<br />
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====[[Original series]]====<br />
[[File:Ash fleeing Spearow.png|thumb|220px|left|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]]<br />
In ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash began his journey at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn, rash, and amateur [[Pokémon Trainer]]. He was forced to accept a [[Obedience|stubborn]] {{AP|Pikachu}} from Professor Oak as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his safety to keep it safe, the two of them formed an [[Friendship|extremely strong bond]] that has been noticed and remarked upon by many characters in the anime. This unbreakable friendship would set his course for the future.<br />
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In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', {{an|Misty}} told off Ash after she found her bike Ash had "borrowed" to save Pikachu with was wrecked. At the end of the episode, {{TRT}} made it their primary objective to steal Pikachu after witnessing Pikachu's power. Misty continued following Ash as he headed for [[Pewter City]], telling him in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'' that she would continue following him until she was paid back for the bike.<br />
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Ash {{pkmn2|caught}} his first Pokémon, a {{AP|Caterpie}}, in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]''.<br />
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In ''Showdown in Pewter City'', Ash decided to compete in the [[Indigo League|Pokémon League]] regional championships by earning [[Badge]]s from [[Gym Leader]]s across the [[Kanto]] region. Ash fought {{an|Brock}}, the {{gy|Pewter}} Gym Leader, in a [[Pokémon battle]] and lost easily. During his [[rematch]], Ash nearly defeated Brock but refused to give the final blow due to the intervention of Brock's {{brocksib|younger siblings}}. Touched by Ash's kindness to Pokémon and with the return of his estranged father, {{ka|Flint}}, Brock decided to go with Ash and pursue his dream of being the world's best {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} and gave Ash the {{Badge|Boulder}}.<br />
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In ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'', Ash reached the [[Cerulean Gym]] and was shocked to learn that Misty was one of its Gym Leaders. Though the match was interrupted when Team Rocket tried to steal the Pokémon from the Gym, [[The Sensational Sisters|Misty's sisters]] awarded Ash a {{Badge|Cascade}} when Pikachu saved the [[Gym]] with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}. He continued his journey with Misty, who had dreams of becoming the world's greatest {{t|Water}} Pokémon Master.<br />
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In ''[[EP011|Charmander – The Stray Pokémon]]'', Ash and friends discovered a {{AP|Charmander}} that had been left in the rain by its former trainer, [[Damian]]. Brock carried Charmander to the [[Pokémon Center]], while Ash held his coat over the Charmander's tail flame to keep it lit. After Charmander saved Pikachu from being taken by Team Rocket, Ash caught it.<br />
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Every time he thought he was doing well, Ash would somehow cross paths with his childhood [[rival]], Gary. Gary and Professor Oak reminded Ash that he was always a step behind Gary. In ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'', Professor Oak told Ash that Gary had caught 45 Pokémon at a point when Ash only had seven.<br />
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In ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'', Ash and his friends were swept away onto [[Pokémon Land]], located on the [[Island of the Giant Pokémon]], after a group of {{p|Gyarados}} triggered a cyclone using {{m|Dragon Rage}}. Four of Ash's Pokémon, including Pikachu, had gone missing during the chaos, but they found their way back to him the following day. Ash and the others took a ferry back to the mainland from ''[[EP019|Tentacool & Tentacruel]]'' to ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]''.<br />
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Many of Ash's first Gym Badges were given to him merely out of gratitude for his assistance, rather than claiming an actual victory in battle over the Gym Leaders. Of the first five Gym Badges that had been given to Ash in Kanto, only [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{Badge|Thunder}} in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'' was earned from a victory in battle.<br />
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Ash's troubles were not made any easier when his Charmander, after evolving into a Charmeleon, and then a Charizard, grew too powerful and refused to listen to him until [[EP105|Ash could prove himself]].<br />
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Over time, Ash's dedication to his goal paid off. After earning his first eight Badges, Ash went on to compete in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]], advancing to the fifth round - one further than Gary - and ending up in the Top 16, his defeat coming in the form of his Charizard refusing to battle for him.<br />
[[File:Ash Orange League Hall of Fame.png|thumb|220px|Ash in the Orange League [[Hall of Fame]]]]<br />
Following Ash's defeat in the Indigo League, Professor Oak asked him to travel to [[Valencia Island]] in the [[Orange Archipelago]] to retrieve the [[GS Ball]] from a [[Pokémon Professor]] named {{prof|Ivy}}. While in the Orange Archipelago, Ash learned of the Orange Crew, an elite group of Trainers not unlike Gym Leaders, that provided challenges for Trainers to overcome in the [[Orange League]]. After Brock decided to stay with Professor Ivy and help her with her work, Ash and Misty were joined by an enthusiastic [[Pokémon watcher]] named [[Tracey Sketchit]]. Ash, Misty, and Tracey traversed the Orange Islands on the back of a lost {{AP|Lapras}}. Ash caught the Lapras during this time. He eventually defeated the four members of the Orange Crew and finally won the Orange League by triumphing over the [[Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader]], {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}. Before leaving the Orange Archipelago, Ash managed to find his Lapras's pod and {{pkmn2|released}} it back into the wild.<br />
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Upon returning to Pallet Town, Ash discovered that Brock had returned due to some unknown incident that left the aspiring Pokémon Breeder in dread of even hearing Professor Ivy's name. Meanwhile, Tracey stayed at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] as Professor Oak's assistant, and Brock rejoined Ash and Misty. After his victory in the Orange League, Ash encountered Gary again, and after being defeated in a one-on-one battle, he learned that his rival had been training hard to participate in the [[Silver Conference]] in [[Johto]].<br />
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Excited at the prospect of meeting new Pokémon and facing Gary again, Ash and {{ashfr|friends}} left for the Johto [[region]] to collect eight Badges from the Gym Leaders in the Johto region and compete in the [[Johto League]]. Much like his travels through Kanto, Ash, Misty, and Brock impacted the many people and Pokémon they met along the way (one of them being [[Kurt]], to whom Ash delivered the GS Ball).<br />
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In ''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]'', Ash competed in the [[Grass Tournament]] with {{AP|Bulbasaur}}. He lost in the final round to [[Ephraim]]'s {{p|Skiploom}}.<br />
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Ash, along with Misty, competed in the [[Whirl Cup]] in the [[Whirl Islands]], with Ash placing in the Top 16. He was defeated by Misty in a 2-on-2; Misty ended up losing in the next round. Ash, along with [[Ritchie]], then helped save {{jo|Silver}}, a child {{p|Lugia}}, and its parent, from the evil machinations of Team Rocket.<br />
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Ash encountered Gary occasionally in Johto, and, while they were still rivals, Gary seemed to view Ash with slightly more respect than before. Ash's growth of character was evident throughout this story arc as he continued to think more and more about his Pokémon and less and less about himself. After earning eight Johto Gym Badges, Ash entered the Silver Conference with Gary. Finally, the two rivals battled in the tournament in a [[Full Battle]]. Although it was a close battle, Ash emerged victorious against his rival for the first time in his career as a Pokémon Trainer, marking one of the biggest turning points in said career. After the battle, Gary and Ash departed on good terms with each other, finally overcoming their boyhood animosity and recognizing each other as equals. Ash's journey through Kanto and Johto came to an end when he was forced to split up with Brock and Misty when the two of them received messages to return home.<br />
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====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''====<br />
[[File:Ash and friends AG.png|thumb|left|220px|Ash with his ''Ruby and Sapphire'' traveling companions]]<br />
After hearing about a distant region called [[Hoenn]] from {{jo|Harrison}}, the opponent he lost to in the Silver Conference, Ash decided to journey there and take only Pikachu with him this time. In Hoenn, Ash met a girl named {{an|May}} and her brother, [[Max]], who he later learned were [[Petalburg Gym]] {{FB|Gym|Leader}} [[Norman]]'s children, and both of whom decided to join Ash on his travels. Shortly after the three companions left [[Petalburg City]], Brock rejoined the group when he saved them from a flock of angry {{p|Taillow}} and their {{AP|leader|Taillow}}. From that point onward, Ash journeyed through Hoenn with one old friend and two new friends, collecting Gym Badges in much the same fashion as before. Once May set her sights on becoming a [[Top Coordinator]], Ash supported her whenever he could while maintaining his focus on winning Badges. During these journeys, Ash and his friends ended up being entwined in the plots of the region's two rivaling [[villainous team]]s, [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]], with Pikachu actually getting possessed by {{DL|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)|Groudon}} in the summit of their conflict. Thanks to {{TRT}}'s unintentional help, they helped save the entire Hoenn region.<br />
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While Ash had no major recurring rival in Hoenn, he did encounter certain Trainers multiple times and formed friendly rivalries with them. One such friend was [[Morrison]], who was very similar to and just as competitive as Ash and was first introduced close to the end of the group's travels in Hoenn. Just like the Indigo Plateau and Silver Conferences, Ash did not win the [[Ever Grande Conference]], but he came very close before losing to {{ho|Tyson}}, who went on to win the tournament. After parting ways with May, Max, and Brock, Ash returned to Pallet Town. As he passed through [[Viridian City]] on his way back home, he met [[Scott]] and [[Agatha]] and learned about the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} in Kanto. He decided to take on the Battle Frontier and was surprised but happy to learn that Brock, May, and Max would join him on this adventure as well. Eventually, Ash conquered the seven [[Frontier Brain]]s and was offered the opportunity to become a Frontier Brain himself, but declined in favor of continuing his Pokémon journey.<br />
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====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====<br />
[[File:Ash arriving in Sinnoh.png|thumb|220px|Ash arriving in Sinnoh]]<br />
Following Ash's victory over the Battle Frontier, May set her sights on [[Pokémon Contest]]s in the Johto region and traveled there while Max returned home to Petalburg City in Hoenn. After encountering and battling his old rival, Gary (who has now become a Pokémon researcher), and learning of a new region with new Pokémon, Ash decided to leave for the [[Sinnoh]] region to earn the Gym Badges available there. Like before, he took only Pikachu with him at first but brought his {{AP|Aipom}} along when she snuck onto the ship Ash was leaving on. While Brock did not directly accompany Ash to Sinnoh, he did meet with him while there and traveled with him through Sinnoh as he had for Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn. This time, they were accompanied by another aspiring [[Pokémon Coordinator]] named {{an|Dawn}}. Ash enthusiastically supported Dawn in her endeavors to become a Top Coordinator. Unlike May, he watched all of Dawn's Contests without being distracted by the need to train. Just as he supported Dawn in her Contests, she supported him in his Gym battles. She would even go as far as dressing up as a cheerleader with her Pokémon sometimes and cheer for him.<br />
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While traveling through Sinnoh, Ash formed a heated rivalry with a Trainer named [[Paul]]. Throughout Ash's journey, Paul would constantly put him down and the two often argued over their nearly opposite training styles. While Paul was harsh, distant, and sometimes plain cruel to his Pokémon, Ash insisted that the best way to raise Pokémon was through patience, caring, and friendship. Their rivalry came to a head after they competed in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition|Tournament]] together, when Paul released his {{AP|Chimchar}} after it failed to meet his expectations. Ash then decided to take in the Chimp Pokémon and promised to make it strong using his philosophy. Although Ash always considered himself on par with him, Paul would often come out the better in their battles as his Pokémon were very powerful, due to him only keeping Pokémon that were naturally really strong. Ash's Pokémon, though they grew under his command and became strong in their own right, could not yet equal those of Paul's. Later events would soon lead to a particularly crushing defeat at [[Lake Acuity]] for Ash, losing a Full Battle while only knocking out two of Paul's Pokémon in return, this being Ash's heaviest loss in any battle up to that point. Following the defeat, Ash acknowledged that he had to take Paul more seriously and cautiously in the future.<br />
[[File:Ash Wallace Cup.png|thumb|left|220px|Ash in the Wallace Cup]]<br />
[[File:Hearthome Collection Ash.png|thumb|220px|Ash in the Hearthome Collection]]<br />
While in Sinnoh, Ash competed in two official Pokémon Contests, once in [[Jubilife City]] and a second time in the [[Wallace Cup]] upon [[Wallace]]'s recommendation. He also competed against several [[Pokémon Stylist]]s in the [[Hearthome Collection]] fashion show in ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'', where he ended up in third place, winning the Unique Award for his original performance.<br />
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As Ash and his friends journeyed through Sinnoh, they ended up becoming heavily involved with legends of Sinnoh, with Ash being personally chosen by {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Azelf}} of the [[lake guardians]]. Along with {{an|Cynthia}}, [[Looker]] and Team Rocket, they faced off against Pokémon Hunter [[J]] as well as the evil [[Team Galactic]]. Thanks to their efforts, the Sinnoh region was spared from [[Cyrus]]'s insane scheme.<br />
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Ash eventually obtained all of the Sinnoh Gym Badges he needed to enter Sinnoh's [[Pokémon League Conference]]. During his battles in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], he managed to advance to the Top 4. For the second time since meeting Paul (the first being in a [[PokéRinger]] tournament during which Ash's {{p|Staravia}} evolved into a {{AP|Staraptor}} and defeated Paul's {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}), Ash managed to defeat his bitter rival, notably using Paul's discarded {{p|Chimchar}}, now an {{p|Infernape}}, to deal the finishing blow. This confirmed Ash's beliefs in how to raise Pokémon, showing that though he took his time and raised his Pokémon with care and friendship they achieved the same results as Paul's methods. This caused Paul to finally acknowledge Ash as a Trainer of some merit, thus ending their arguments. Ash later fought against {{si|Tobias}}, becoming the only known Trainer to defeat his {{p|Darkrai}}. Although Ash ultimately lost the battle at the same magnitude as his loss to Paul at Lake Acuity, he was not overly upset as he was closer to his Pokémon than ever before. At the conclusion of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', Ash, Dawn, and Brock split up and went their separate ways, with Brock confirming that he would not be joining Ash on his later travels as he decided to pursue his new dream of being a Pokémon doctor.<br />
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====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''====<br />
In ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', Ash traveled with Delia and Professor Oak on a trip to the [[Unova]] region. After losing in a battle to [[Trip]] and seeing the power of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Zekrom}}, Ash became interested in traveling Unova to meet new Pokémon, as well as new friends. In Unova, he brought along only his Pikachu as he did in Hoenn.<br />
[[File:BW040.png|thumb|250px|Ash facing [[Georgia]] in the Club Battle tournament]]<br />
Soon after he started his journey, Ash met {{an|Iris}}, a wild girl who is (as he later learns) a possible successor of the [[Opelucid Gym]] and wishes to be a {{t|Dragon}} Master, and {{an|Cilan}}, one of the [[Striaton Gym]] Leaders, who aspires to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Connoisseur]]. After Ash earns their interest by telling Iris of his encounter with Zekrom and battling Cilan for the Trio Badge, the three decide to travel together. During his time in Unova, along with his quest for the Badges, the three friends also competed in the local competitions [[Club Battle]], [[Clubsplosion]], and [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]]. Despite battling quite well, Ash failed to win any of the tournaments and managed to be the runner-up of two of the three. Despite these mishaps, he was not upset to see his friends win the competitions instead of him.<br />
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As they journeyed, Ash and friends ended up again being caught up in Team Rocket's new plot, which was personally being supervised by Giovanni. This time, Team Rocket planned to take over the world using a {{an|Meloetta}} that Ash befriended to unleash the power of the {{an|Forces of Nature}}. Thanks to Cynthia and [[Ridley]], Ash and his friends managed to thwart Team Rocket's evil plot.<br />
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After managing to obtain eight Unova Gym Badges, Ash was allowed to participate in the [[Vertress Conference]] along with his current and some new rivals. In the preliminary round, Ash battled Trip one-on-one, defeating him for the first time and ending their rivalry. Ash also defeated his friend and rival, [[Stephan]], in the tournament. He then battled one of his newer rivals, {{un|Cameron}}, where he lost in ''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'', ending in the Top 8 of the Vertress Conference.<br />
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After the Conference, the three friends decided to check out some ruins that [[Professor Juniper]]'s father, [[Cedric Juniper]] discovered, and on the way, they met with a strange young man named {{an|N}}. They soon became entwined in the plots of [[Ghetsis]], [[Colress]], and [[Team Plasma]] as they sought to take over the world using {{p|Reshiram}}'s power. Ash and his friends, along with Looker, the Team Rocket trio, Professor Cedric, as well as N, [[Anthea and Concordia]], managed to foil Plasma's evil scheme.<br />
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As their adventures started coming to a close, Ash and his friends decided to take the long way back to Kanto by sailing on a series of luxury liners through a chain of islands called the [[Decolore Islands]]. On the way, Ash met [[Alexa]], a Pokémon Journalist, from whom he learned of the [[Kalos]] region. Soon after they reach Kanto, Ash split up with Iris and Cilan, who wished to go in separate directions to follow their dreams.<br />
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====''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''====<br />
[[File:Baron Ash.png|thumb|220px|left|Ash as a {{tc|Baron}} at the [[Battle Chateau]]]]<br />
In ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', Ash arrived at the Kalos region with Alexa, first visiting [[Lumiose City]], where he parted ways with the journalist and tried to challenge the [[Lumiose Gym]] at Prism Tower. He was forcibly ejected from the tower when the computerized security system, later revealed to be the [[Clembot]], found out that he didn't have any Kalos Badges. He was rescued by {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}}.<br />
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Ash brought an injured {{AP|Froakie}} to {{an|Professor Sycamore}}, who told Ash about an additional stage of Pokémon evolution he was researching called [[Mega Evolution]]. Assisted by Pikachu and Froakie, Ash calmed down an angry {{p|Garchomp}} belonging to Sycamore that was attacking Lumiose City. Ash saw a Mega Evolved Pokémon for the first time when a Mega {{p|Blaziken}} saved him and Pikachu from falling off of Prism Tower. Froakie then allowed itself to be captured by Ash, and Clemont and Bonnie started to travel with Ash.<br />
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Ash won his first Kalos Badge, the {{badge|Bug}}, after defeating the {{ci|Santalune}} [[Santalune Gym|Gym]] Leader, [[Viola]]. The group was joined by Serena, who still remembered Ash rescuing her in her childhood and decided to start her journey to reunite with him, although he initially did not remember the two of them meeting. Ash and Serena learn that Clemont was the Lumiose Gym Leader, who was exiled from his Gym by his own invention. They help Clemont face Clembot, and after the issue was resolved, the two boys promised to battle after Ash fulfilled the original conditions set by Clembot (even if it was no longer necessary), to earn four Badges. With that, the group set off on their journey again. During their travels, they occasionally met the ninja boy [[Sanpei]], whose presence always led to progress in Froakie's (and later {{p|Frogadier}}'s and {{p|Greninja}}'s) strength.<br />
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Ash briefly traveled with the {{gy|Shalour}} Gym Leader {{an|Korrina}} to discover more about Mega Evolution and [[Mega Stone]]s.<br />
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Ash and his friends later attended Professor Sycamore's [[Pokémon Summer Camp]], where they met the trio of {{an|Shauna}}, {{an|Tierno}}, and {{an|Trevor}}, with whom the group started a friendly rivalry with. In Ash's case, his rivalry would mainly be with Trevor and Tierno as Serena and Shauna pursued [[Pokémon Showcase]]s.<br />
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During their journey, Ash caught a lost and traumatized {{p|Goomy}}, which he raised into a {{p|Sliggoo}}, and later, a powerful {{AP|Goodra}}. After earning his fourth Gym Badge, Ash eventually faced Clemont in their promised Gym Battle, and won with Goodra's help, gaining his fifth Badge. Later, Ash and friends came across Goodra's [[Kalos Route 14|old home]], where they discovered it was taken over by a {{an|Florges}} and her companions. After saving Goodra's swamp from Team Rocket while simultaneously solving the issue concerning Florges, Ash left Goodra in the wetlands so it could act as the protector of its swamp and the Pokémon living in it. Some time afterward, when Ash reached [[Laverre City]] to challenge the [[Laverre Gym|Gym]], he made a new rival in [[Sawyer]], a novice trainer hailing from Hoenn. Along the way, Ash would also support Serena in her quest to become Kalos Queen and gave her some helpful advice when she eventually lost, telling her that losing is simply another step towards victory.<br />
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Later in their journeys, Ash and friends reached [[Anistar City]] and, together with Professor Sycamore, they met the Gym Leader, [[Olympia]]. She revealed his Frogadier's past as a Froakie from before meeting Ash and a glimpse of Frogadier's, his friend's, Sycamore's, Team Rocket's, and his fate, indicating that they would all play a vital role in Kalos's future. Ash challenged her to a [[Double Battle]], which he won using Frogadier and {{AP|Talonflame}}.<br />
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Shortly after, the group came across a mysterious Pokémon, dubbed [[Squishy]] by Bonnie, who was being pursued relentlessly by the villainous team [[Team Flare]], prompting the group to put it under their protective custody. Some time afterward, Ash and his friends got involved in a conflict in Sanpei's [[Ninja Village|hometown]], which led to Frogadier evolving into Greninja, as well as achieving [[Bond Phenomenon]] for the first time. During another confrontation with Team Flare in [[Terminus Cave]], Ash learned Bond Phenomenon came at a cost, as he was able to share Greninja's senses, but also share its pain.<br />
[[File:Ash and Greninja Bond Phenomenon.png|thumb|250px|Ash and Greninja activating the Bond Phenomenon]]<br />
Later on, Ash met up with [[Alain]], who became intrigued by Greninja's Bond Phenomenon and requested to battle Ash. Ash put up a decent fight but eventually lost. After his loss against Alain, Ash and Greninja began training to perfect Greninja's new form. Ash and Greninja later had a rematch with Alain and a battle against Diantha, during the latter Greninja even managed to reach its final Ash-Greninja form. Despite their training, the two were unsuccessful to master the transformation as Ash passed out during both battles from exhaustion from using the form.<br />
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After losing a rematch with Sawyer, in which Greninja even failed to transform, Ash began feeling doubtful of his ability to master the transformation. His confidence was shaken further after brutally losing to the [[Snowbelle Gym]] Leader [[Wulfric]] in a battle where all three of his Pokémon were unable to bring down Wulfric's second Pokémon, {{p|Avalugg}}. After seeing how badly Greninja got hurt during their battle and blaming himself for the loss, a depressed Ash left into the [[Kalos Route 20|Winding Woods]] by himself. After an argument with Serena, Ash was able to get back to his old self. He later met up with Greninja, and while trying to save a wild {{p|Spewpa}}, the two were able to perfect Bond Phenomenon. With Greninja's Ash-Greninja form perfected, Ash was able to defeat Wulfric in a rematch, earning him his final Kalos Gym Badge and qualifying him for participation in the [[Lumiose Conference]].<br />
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After returning to Lumiose City, Ash entered the Lumiose Conference. Following several notable victories, Ash had Goodra rejoin his team for his semi-final battle against Sawyer. After a narrow victory in, Ash managed to defeat Sawyer and reach the finals of the Conference, marking his first appearance in the finals of a Pokémon League; where he would face Alain. On the night before the final battle, he and his friends learned more about the Ash-Greninja transformation. In the finals of the Lumiose Conference, Ash and Alain started a back and forth battle that eventually came down to Alain's Mega Charizard X against Ash's Greninja in its Ash-Greninja form. After a fierce battle, Greninja was defeated, causing Ash to end up as the Runner-Up of the Lumiose Conference. Ash showed great sincerity and principle following the battle, shaking Alain's hand regardless of the result.<br />
[[File:Ash and Pokémon captured.png|thumb|250px|left|Ash and his Pokémon captured by Team Flare]]<br />
During the closing ceremony of the conference, Team Flare began their final operation, using the power of the blue {{p|Zygarde}} {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Core}} [[Z2]] to cause massive roots to destroy parts of Lumiose City. Ash and his Pokémon were ultimately abducted by Team Flare and were taken captive at the top of Prism Tower, as [[Lysandre]] intended to use Ash and Greninja's Bond Phenomenon for his plans by using Team Flare's Mega Evolution energy ray to control them. However, upon hearing Pikachu's voice, Ash resisted the machine's influence, even getting Greninja to do the same thing. After talking some sense into Alain, Ash and Greninja broke free from their bindings by using Bond Phenomenon. Ash and Alain soon engaged in a battle against Lysandre, and ultimately managed to defeat him. When Ash later heard about the [[Giant Rock]], he met up with the rest to combat it. Thanks to everyone's combined effort, [[Chespie]] was saved from the Giant Rock. Squishy and Z2 ultimately destroyed the creature, before the two Zygarde left.<br />
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Following the crisis, Ash helped Alain and Serena resolve their issues and bade farewell to his rivals. Later, after dropping Goodra off at the wetlands again, the group came across [[Xerosic]], one of Team Flare's Scientists. Ash, his Greninja, and his friends and the gang were ultimately able to foil Xerosic's plans and hand him over to Officer Jenny. The group soon reunited with Squishy and Z2, who requested Greninja's help to obliterate the remaining negative energy left by Team Flare's crisis. Knowing this was for the sake of Kalos, Ash bade farewell to Greninja before Greninja left with the two Zygarde. After releasing Greninja, Ash and the gang headed back to Lumiose City to say their final goodbyes. After bidding farewell to Serena, who headed for Hoenn, Ash separated from Clemont and Bonnie as well and returned to Pallet Town.<br />
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====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''====<br />
[[File:Ash and Z-Ring.png|thumb|250px|Ash and his Z-Ring]]<br />
Ash traveled with Delia to the [[Alola]] region after [[Mimey]] won the trip via lottery. It was shown that Ash gave his Kalos Pokémon to [[Professor Oak]], who gave him and his mother a Pokémon Egg to deliver to his cousin [[Samson Oak|Samson]]. While on [[Melemele Island]], Ash stumbled upon the [[Pokémon School]], where he met {{an|Lana}}, {{an|Lillie}}, {{an|Mallow}}, {{an|Kiawe}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, Samson, and {{an|Professor Kukui}} and learned about [[Z-Ring]]s and [[Z-Move]]s. Later on, he met {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}, the [[Guardian deities|guardian]] of Melemele Island, who gave Ash a Z-Ring and an [[Electrium Z]]. With these discoveries, Ash decided to remain in Alola to study at the school and learn more about Z-Moves, living with Professor Kukui.<br />
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Later, Tapu Koko challenged Ash and Pikachu to a battle. Ash's Electrium Z broke after Ash and Pikachu used the Z-Move {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}} on Tapu Koko. Ash then decided to take on the [[island challenge]] to obtain new [[Z-Crystal]]s and prove his worth.<br />
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Ash caught several Pokémon on Melemele Island, such as his {{AP|Rowlet}}, {{AP|Rockruff}}, and {{AP|Litten}}. Ash also got a [[Normalium Z]] after his fight with {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Gumshoos}} on Melemele Island. Tapu Koko gave him a new Electrium Z after Ash won his grand trial battle with Melemele [[Island kahuna]] [[Hala]]. Also, Ash struck up a friendly rivalry with Lillie's brother {{an|Gladion}}. He then gained a [[Grassium Z]] and [[Rockium Z]] during his trial and grand trial on [[Akala Island]]. He also briefly reunited with Brock, Misty, and some of his Pokémon during a field trip to Kanto for an extracurricular activity.<br />
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One day, Ash was entrusted to take care of a {{p|Cosmog}} by {{p|Solgaleo}} and {{p|Lunala}}, which he saw in a dream. The Cosmog, nicknamed {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}} by Lillie, took a liking to Ash and frequently caused trouble with its ability to {{m|teleport}} people around. In ''[[SM050|Faba's Revenge!]]'', {{an|Faba}} kidnapped Nebby while Ash's attention was elsewhere. When Ash and Lillie learned about this, they enlisted Gladion and {{an|Lusamine}} in helping them rescue it. When the four found Faba, they also found that he successfully forced Nebby to summon a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}} from an Ultra Wormhole. After Nihilego kidnapped Lusamine and retreated into the Ultra Wormhole, Ash discovered that the incident caused Nebby to evolve into a {{p|Cosmoem}}.<br />
[[File:Ash and Z-Power Ring.png|thumb|250px|left|Ash and his Z-Power Ring]]<br />
Ash, his classmates, and Gladion then watched as the {{an|guardian deities}} helped Nebby evolve into the Legendary Pokémon Solgaleo and upgrade Ash's Z-Ring into a [[Z-Power Ring]]. With a [[Solganium Z]] he received from Nebby, Ash activated Solgaleo's Z-Move, {{m|Searing Sunraze Smash}}, and had Nebby opened up an Ultra Wormhole, allowing everyone to traverse through Ultra Space on Nebby's back. There, after Ash's Electrium Z temporarily transformed into a [[Pikashunium Z]], Ash and Pikachu used it to launch a {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. The attack defeated Nihilego, weakening it long enough for Lillie and Gladion to pull their mother free from its hold. The Pikashunium Z then reverted to an Electrium Z. With their mission finished, Lusamine was taken back through the Ultra Wormhole to the Altar of the Sunne.<br />
[[File:Ash Ultra Guardian outfit.png|thumb|250px|Ash in his Ultra Guardian uniform]]<br />
During Kukui and Burnet's wedding reception in the aftermath of the incident, Ash and his friends were invited to join an {{an|Ultra Beasts|Ultra Beast}} response task force, known as the [[Ultra Guardians]], which they all agreed to. On their first mission, Ash and his classmates were assigned to capture a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Buzzwole}} that had appeared through an Ultra Wormhole. The Ultra Guardians encountered it at [[Mahalo Trail]], where Ash eventually realized it preferred flexing to battling. As a result, Ash and Kiawe distracted it long enough for the former to throw a [[Beast Ball]] at it, successfully capturing it. Later, Buzzwole was brought to [[Melemele Meadow]], where {{an|Professor Burnet}} temporarily opened a new wormhole, allowing Buzzwole to return home.<br />
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Later, Ash encountered a {{AP|Poipole}} who seemed strangely attached to Pikachu. After a while, Poipole was confirmed to be an Ultra Beast. Ash was permitted to capture it, though he failed several times as Poipole thought the catching process was a game. After Ash helped it understand what was happening, Poipole allowed itself to be captured and was allowed to stay with the group until they could find its Ultra Wormhole and send it back.<br />
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Ash attempted to participate in the [[Ula'ula Island]] challenge, but he was rejected by [[Nanu]] and lost in an impromptu "pre-trial". Afterward, Ash decided to stay on the island and train under {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Bulu}}. This allowed him to formally participate in his island challenge, which turned out to be a battle against [[Jessie's Mimikyu]], who recently gained a [[Mimikium Z]]. Ash barely won thanks to Pikachu learning {{m|Electroweb}}, as well as being able to once again use 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. Finally, Ash participated in the grand trial, where he faced off against Nanu in a 3-on-1 battle in Nanu's favor and won, earning himself a [[Lycanium Z]].<br />
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Ash led the Ultra Guardians investigation into mysterious dark clouds that appeared over the Alola region, causing all of the adults in Alola to lose their energy and motivation. The cause was revealed to be a {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} pursuing a {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Lunala}}, which resulted in a massive battle against Necrozma. During this time, Nebby joined the fight; Necrozma possessed Lunala and then Nebby to become {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|Dawn Wings and Dusk Mane Necrozma}}, respectively; and the Ultra Guardians pursued Necrozma into [[Poipole's world]]. There, they learned about how Necrozma needed to regain its true form to release Nebby. After Ash and Gladion acquired Z-Crystals for Nebby and Lunala, the Ultra Guardians, with the help of their Pokémon, Lunala, Poipole's friends, and everyone else in Alola, shared their Z-Power with Necrozma, causing it to release Nebby. Afterward, Ash and Nebby used {{m|Searing Sunraze Smash}}, while Gladion and Lunala used {{m|Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom}} on Necrozma. The combined Z-Moves fully restored Necrozma's light, giving it the strength to become its true form, Ultra Necrozma. Afterward, the Ultra Guardians, Nebby, and Lunala traveled back to Alola through the Ultra Wormhole, while Ash said farewell to Poipole, who chose to stay behind in its world.<br />
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Later, Ash and his classmates arrived on Poni Island for their research projects for school. Ash's project was to have a grand trial battle. In ''[[SM109|A Grand Debut!]]'', Ash battled the newly-appointed island kahuna [[Hapu]] in a one-on-one battle and won. Letting Pikachu choose their reward for the completion, Ash received a [[Steelium Z]].<br />
[[File:Ash Champion.png|thumb|250px|left|Ash after winning the Manalo Conference]]<br />
Following this victory, Ash entered the first-ever [[Manalo Conference]], along with his classmates. He eventually made it to the semifinals, where he faced off against the [[Team Skull]] Boss [[Guzma]]. After a tough match, Ash was able to defeat him and advance to the finals, where he was set to face Gladion. On the night before the final battle, Ash's {{p|Meltan}} fused with {{OBP|Meltan|recurring|its fellow Meltan}}, evolving into {{AP|Melmetal}}, which Ash ended up using as his first Pokémon in the finals. The match eventually resulted in a battle between the two Trainers' {{p|Lycanroc}}, with [[Ash's Lycanroc]] eventually emerging victorious, thus earning Ash the title of Alola League {{pkmn|Champion}}.<br />
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After winning the Alola League championship, Ash was given the right to have an {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} against the Masked Royal. However, during a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Guzzlord}} invasion of the [[Manalo Stadium]], the Masked Royal's true identity as Professor Kukui was exposed. With his cover blown, Kukui decided to battle Ash as himself and make the exhibition match a Full Battle, which Ash agreed to. During the battle, Ash's Torracat was finally able to defeat its longtime rival, [[Professor Kukui's Incineroar]], and evolve into an {{AP|Incineroar}} itself. Before Kukui could send out his last Pokémon, Tapu Koko appeared and took its place in the battle. When Ash was down to his last Pokémon, Pikachu, Tapu Koko gave Kukui a [[Tapunium Z]], while Ash's Electrium Z once again transformed into a Pikashunium Z, allowing both Pokémon to unleash their signature Z-Moves. In the end, Ash's Pikachu's Z-Move proved superior and defeated Tapu Koko, ending the exhibition match in Ash's victory.<br />
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After the Manalo Conference had ended, Ash was left unsure of what to do next. However, after hearing [[Olivia]] mention how important knowing the "outside world" is, he decided to return home and start traveling around the world. After saying farewell to his classmates, Kukui, and Burnet, he boarded a plane back to Kanto, leaving all of his current [[party]] Pokémon (excluding Pikachu) under the two Professors' care.<br />
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====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====<br />
[[File:Ash and Goh.png|thumb|250px|Ash, [[Goh]], and their Pokémon]]<br />
Sometime after his return to Kanto, Ash joined Professor Oak in attending the opening of the new [[Cerise Laboratory]] in [[Vermilion City]]. During the opening ceremony, the head of the lab, [[Professor Cerise]], informed the attendees that a rare Pokémon would be appearing at the local port shortly. Ash eagerly rushed over there and found out the rare Pokémon was a Lugia. During this encounter, he also met a boy named [[Goh]], and the two shared a ride with Lugia throughout Kanto. When they later returned to the Cerise Laboratory, Professor Cerise was amazed by the information they had gathered about Lugia, and he asked them to become his [[Professors' aides|research assistants]]. They accepted the offer and were provided with their own room to stay in. Delia also left Mimey at the lab to take care of Ash while he stayed there.<br />
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[[File:Ash goal JN.png|thumb|250px|left|Ash's goal of battling Monarch Leon]]<br />
Later, Ash and Goh traveled to the [[Galar]] region to watch the finals of the [[World Coronation Series]]. The match ended in the victory of Galar's undefeated Champion {{an|Leon}}, thus making him the Monarch, the official strongest Trainer in the {{pkmn|world}}. Inspired by this, Ash decided he wanted to battle Leon himself. However, before he could challenge him, a [[Gigantamax]] {{OBP|Drednaw|recurring}} went on a rampage and started causing havoc. While Ash and Goh battled it, Pikachu ended up Gigantamaxing as well, therefore giving him enough power to defeat Drednaw. Leon, impressed by Ash's performance, accepted his challenge to a battle. Ash also received a [[Dynamax Band]] from Leon. After Ash lost, he decided to take part in the World Coronation Series as well and climb through its ranks to one day challenge Leon again.<br />
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Upon entering the World Coronation Series, Ash immediately started building up a winning streak, soon even reaching the Great Class after defeating Korrina. Ash's winning streak came to an end, however, when he encountered [[Bea]], a {{type|Fighting}} Gym Leader from Galar, who was also aiming to defeat Leon. In their two-on-two match at the [[Fighting Dojo]], Ash failed to defeat a single one of Bea's Pokémon, with her powerful {{p|Grapploct}} with its many limbs and {{m|Octolock}} proving especially troublesome. This crushing defeat caused Ash to start losing his self-confidence and led to him entering a losing streak, even resulting in him falling back into the Normal Class. This caused him to get depressed, until he was snapped back into his senses by a motivational speech from Goh. Thanks to this, he quickly fought his way back into the Great Class and challenged Bea to a rematch at the [[Cianwood Gym]], managing to tie with her this time.<br />
[[File:Ash and Dynamax Band.png|thumb|250px|Ash and his Dynamax Band]]<br />
One night, Ash's Dynamax Band began to glow. After learning about cases of Pokémon [[Dynamax]]ing in Galar outside of {{cat|Power Spots}}, Ash and Goh headed there in order to investigate. Soon after arriving in the region, Ash and Goh ended up getting separated while in the [[Slumbering Weald]], where Ash encountered {{OBP|Zacian|recurring}}, whereas Goh encountered {{OBP|Zamazenta|recurring}}. Later, Ash encountered Leon and joined him in taking care of the Dynamax Pokémon rampaging around Galar. During this quest, they ended up encountering [[Rose|Chairman Rose]] and [[Oleana]], and Ash accompanied them to dine and spend a night at [[Rose Tower]]. When he departed the next day to rendezvous with Goh, {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}} emerged from the [[Hammerlocke]] [[Energy Plant]], starting the [[Darkest Day]] and prompting Ash to head there. At the [[Hammerlocke Stadium]], Ash re-encountered Rose and engaged him in a battle, eventually winning thanks to his newly evolved {{AP|Lucario}}. Reuniting with Goh, the two then engaged in a battle against Eternatus, after Leon had failed to stop it. With Zacian and Zamazenta's help, they successfully defeated Eternatus and sealed it away, ending the Darkest Day.<br />
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Following his second battle with Bea, Ash entered another winning streak, steadily increasing his ranking. [[JN065|One day]], he received a letter from Iris, challenging him to a World Coronation Series battle. He happily accepted her invitation, but was later surprised to find out that Iris had succeeded [[Alder]] as the new Champion of Unova. After an intense battle, Ash defeated his former traveling companion and rose to the Ultra Class as a result. In his first Ultra Class battle, Ash was pitted against [[Volkner]] and succeeded in defeating him. Following the match, Volkner informed Ash that Cynthia was taking part in the World Coronation Series as well, and had managed to climb her way into the Master Class.<br />
[[File:Ash showcasing his Key Stone.png|thumb|250px|left|Ash and his Mega Glove]]<br />
Knowing that he was going to be facing very strong opponents in the Ultra and Master Classes, Ash sought Korrina's help to Mega Evolve his Lucario. After receiving a [[Key Stone|Mega Glove]] from Korrina, Ash traveled to [[Mega Island]] and managed to obtain himself a [[Lucarionite]], just in time to receive a message informing him that Bea was to be his next Ultra Class opponent. As such, Ash then traveled to [[Stow-on-Side]] to settle his score with Bea once and for all on her home turf. Using his newly acquired Mega Lucario, Ash was able defeat Bea's Gigantamax {{p|Machamp}}, finally earning him a victory against his rival.<br />
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After defeating Bea, Ash sought [[Allister]]'s help in Gigantamaxing his {{AP|Gengar}}. Thanks to the {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}} made by him, Gengar was able to unlock its Gigantamax potential, which proved useful in Ash's World Coronation Series battle against [[Marnie]].<br />
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His victories kept bringing Ash more and more fame as the rising star of Kanto, causing the news of his next Ultra Class battle, this one against [[Drasna]] of the Kalos [[Elite Four]], to gain widespread media attention. Following a reunion and a training session with Clemont and Bonnie, Ash took on Drasna and defeated her, putting him at the very top of the Ultra Class. As such, his next match was to be a entrance battle against [[Raihan]], the lowest-ranked Trainer in the Master Class. After briefly reuniting with Greninja in Kalos and having his Lucario train its [[Aura]] with it, Ash felt ready for the match. Raihan, being Leon's long-time rival, gave Ash a very tough challenge, even forcing him to use Gengar's Gigantamax instead of Lucario's Mega Evolution in order to bypass his [[weather]] strategy. Eventually, however, Ash managed to win, officially putting him in the Master Class along with the other reigning regional Champions and Alain.<br />
[[File:Ash accessories.png|thumb|250px|Ash wearing all of his accessories during the Masters Eight Tournament]]<br />
During a visit to the [[Crown Tundra]], Ash reunited with Lillie and her family just as they succeeded in finding Lillie's missing father, [[Mohn]]. He then proceeded to accompany them back to Alola, where a special [[Battle Royal]] was organized to celebrate the homecoming of the Alola Champion. During the Battle Royal, the entire Alola region showed their support for Ash and encouraged him to win the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] as Alola's representative.<br />
[[File:JN123.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash facing Cynthia]]<br />
After some hard training with his Pokémon kept at Professor Oak's lab and Paul, Ash traveled to Galar once more to participate in the Masters Eight Tournament, along with the rest of the Masters Eight, reuniting with Iris, Alain, and the other regional Champions. His first opponent was chosen to be {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}. After watching the other quarterfinals battles, Ash and Steven began their battle. Although he had a tough time against the Hoenn Champion, Ash was eventually able defeat him with the help of 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt, advancing him to the semifinals to face Cynthia. After witnessing Leon rather easily defeat Diantha, Ash took on Cynthia. Although Cynthia gained an early lead, Ash gradually evened the odds, until his Mega Lucario finally took home the victory, meaning that Ash and Leon's long-awaited battle was to finally happen.<br />
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At the start of the finals, Leon surprised everyone by allowing Ash to use all three of Mega Evolution, Dynamax, and Z-Moves during the battle, which Ash accepted. During the climax of the battle, Eternatus appeared above Wyndon Stadium and granted both Trainers an additional use of Dynamax. The climactic showdown ended with a clash between Ash's Pikachu and Leon's Charizard. Ultimately, Ash's partner emerged victorious against the undefeated Charizard, fulfilling Ash's dream of defeating Leon and making him the new Monarch.<br />
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Following the Masters Eight Tournament, Ash announced his intentions to set off on a new journey alone to continue learning more about Pokémon and achieve his goal of becoming a Pokémon Master. After departing from the Cerise Laboratory, Ash parted ways with Goh, who wished to go his own way to achieve his dream.<br />
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===Character===<br />
[[File:Ash and Delia.png|thumb|250px|Ash and his mother]]<br />
Ash is an only child who lived with his mother {{Delia}}, until he left for his [[Pokémon journey]] at the age of ten. His main goal in life, as described in [[EP001|the first episode]], is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Master]]. One particular characteristic about Ash that has not changed throughout the anime, aside from his determination and his passion for raising and training Pokémon, is that he is incredibly selfless. He will often go to extraordinary lengths to earn a Pokémon's trust and respect and to better understand a Pokémon that he sees as troubled. He is also very fair-minded and trusting, a true testament to his good-natured character.<br />
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Ash has a strong sense of justice, especially when it comes to Pokémon. If a Pokémon is in trouble, he will make every effort to help them, even if he has no prior connection to them. If they are the cause of trouble, he will stop them, and then try to understand them, with almost all such occasions being a case of the Pokémon, or their Trainers or friends, having a problem which can't be resolved normally. In those cases, he will selflessly volunteer to help them. Should the problem be caused by [[human]]s, such as {{TRT}}, {{pkmn|poacher|Pokémon thieves, hunters, or poachers}}, Ash will resolve to do anything in his power to stop them.<br />
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Despite this, and previous dealings with villainous teams, Ash has retained a remarkably optimistic and naive outlook, a trait {{ashfr|his companions}} seem to share. He is quick to praise and has an unshakable trust in both his Pokémon and his friends. Also, Ash is determined to see the best in everybody unless he has a very good reason not to. An example would be Team Rocket's frequent "sudden appearances" that coincide with their needs at that time, and Ash never questioning it until it is too late. Another example would be how he always praises {{an|Clemont}} for [[Clemontic Gear|his inventions]], no matter their high failure rate, and the near-inevitable explosion, or {{an|Cilan}} for his various hobbies. Furthermore, even though almost all of his friends have large dreams, Ash fully supports them and has never doubted their ability to accomplish them, possibly due to his own highly ambitious goal. He also encourages Pokémon to do the best they can, even if they aren't his own and has even helped train [[wild Pokémon]].<br />
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In the [[original series]], though Ash actively took part in {{pkmn|battle}}s, he was rarely seen independently {{pkmn|training}} his Pokémon. However, since ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', Ash is shown training more noticeably, having practice battles with his friends and focusing on [[move]]s, techniques, and strategies with his Pokémon. A noticeable trait of Ash's is his willingness to learn from both his victories and defeats. For example, after winning in a [[Gym]] battle against [[Winona]] in ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'' and witnessing her Pokémon's powerful {{m|Aerial Ace}}, Ash was motivated to have his {{AP|Swellow}} learn it. Even his losses can inspire him, such as when he lost to [[Clayton]] in ''[[DP159|Short and To the Punch!]]'' and decided to teach his {{AP|Buizel}} {{m|Ice Punch|one of the moves}} Clayton's {{p|Mr. Mime}} had used during their battle. He believes nothing he and his Pokémon do on their journey is a waste of time.<br />
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In the beginning of the anime, Ash had a bit of an inferiority complex, as well as some form of personal pride, most likely stemming from his [[rival]]ry with {{Gary}}. As a result, he had some bad habits, such as shamelessly boasting of his skill if he were ever on a winning streak, and becoming angered easily if he were personally insulted, as seen in ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]''. Ash used to complain about perfectly legal things, like [[Giselle]]'s {{p|Cubone}} using a bone in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'', or [[Blaine]]'s use of the lava in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]''. He even locked himself up in his room and sulked after losing to [[Ritchie]], although this anger was not entirely unfounded as the loss came as a result of both his Charizard's disobedience and Team Rocket wearing out his other Pokémon before the match began. He overcame his disappointment after seeing and listening to how Ritchie took his loss as a way to better himself as a Trainer in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]''. Fortunately, during his journey, Ash has gotten over this particular character trait and is now more accepting of criticism of his skill, though he still gets upset if his Pokémon are insulted or degraded.<br />
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[[File:DP131.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash and Paul]]<br />
Perhaps one of Ash's greatest rivalries was against [[Paul]] during his time in the [[Sinnoh]] region. On the contrary of Ash, who strongly believed in the [[Friendship|bond between Trainer and Pokémon]], Paul's only concern was with a Pokémon's strength, believing that bonding only caused them to become spoiled and unmotivated. Due to this, aside from winning the [[Sinnoh League]], Ash's biggest goal during his Sinnoh travels was to ultimately change Paul's mindset and have the latter finally acknowledge him as a Trainer worth of his attention. After a long and exhausting journey, he finally managed to accomplish this after defeating Paul at the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], after which Paul finally recognized Ash as his rival and equal.<br />
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In most episodes of the anime, especially those during the [[Johto League]] arc, Ash befriends someone who will influence him and cause him to strive to become a better Trainer. Although he is not a dependent individual, he is still young and has learned to make his way relying on his friends, particularly the maternal skills of {{an|Brock}}. The honor of "best friend" is usually reserved for Pikachu, but Ash has come to see his closest human friends in the same light over time; using the term for {{an|Misty}} and Brock in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'' as well as {{an|May}} and [[Max]] in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]''.<br />
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Ash has changed a great deal throughout the anime, particularly in regards to his skill at [[Pokémon training]], but his earnestness, rashness, and determination have remained. Never straying from his goal, he has remained loyal to his friends, family, and supporters, but most of all his Pokémon. Ash became a great Trainer by learning to find and use the inner strength of each of his Pokémon by bonding with them. For example, when he received a banner filled with prints from his Pokémon in ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]'', he knew which Pokémon placed specific prints, showing his close bond with them. He also learns where their hidden abilities lie, as well as resorting to unorthodox strategies when fighting particularly challenging opponents. For example, he uses his Pikachu's speed to outmaneuver larger foes and attack. In another instance, his {{AP|Charizard}} defeated [[Gary's Blastoise]] by causing the field to overheat before mounting a close-quarters attack while Blastoise was blinded by the steam. He also prefers to train a Pokémon to be the best it can without forcing it to [[Evolution|evolve]], as evidenced by his treatment of {{AP|Gligar}} in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]''. He is happy when his Pokémon evolve but lets them choose whether or not they want to evolve instead of forcing them.<br />
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[[File:Ash catches a Pokémon JN.png|thumb|250px|Ash after catching a Pokémon]]<br />
Physically, Ash is in very good shape, especially for someone 10 years of age. He has a lot of stamina, walking miles upon miles through all kinds of environments, while journeying between towns on his journey. He also has huge endurance, as seen when he took powerful attacks from various Pokémon head-on and then recovering quite quickly. Furthermore, Ash has demonstrated himself to be a bit acrobatic, occasionally being able to keep up with {{an|Iris}}, who virtually grew up swinging and jumping through treetops. Ash has occasionally displayed great reflexes, being able to dodge attacks or catch falling objects out of the blue, and even being able to save himself, or others, in the last second during perilous situations. What's more, Ash has exhibited tremendous will power, as seen when he took attacks for long periods and keeps advancing, which also drives his "never give up" attitude when it comes to Pokémon battles. He is also strong, being capable of picking up heavy Pokémon such as Larvitar and Hippopotas.<br />
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Ash is also quite dense when it comes to matters of the field of romance. Throughout the anime, Ash has only displayed open interest in a [[Giselle|female]] only [[EP009|once]], and nothing came out of it. Though some girls in the anime have shown obvious (and subtle) affection towards him, Ash meets it with nearly unfailing obtuseness, which some characters have also noticed. Even when it involves other people's romance, Ash is usually oblivious until someone points it out to him. Also, on a few occasions when it came to a matter of Pokémon love, with a male who's experiencing difficulty in gaining the attention of a female, while his friends will often mainly advise on improving the male's looks or charm, Ash's advice is simply to be stronger. Despite this, however, it is shown on several occasions that Ash does seem to understand the concept of marriage, most notably in ''[[SM055|The Professors' New Adventure]]'', when he got excited by the news of {{an|Professor Kukui}} and {{an|Professor Burnet}}'s engagement, and subsequently worked with his classmates to organize a big wedding ceremony for them.<br />
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Early on, Ash originally trained not to further himself but instead to catch more Pokémon than Gary, a feat that he never accomplished. Ash later slowed his pace, which allowed him to focus on the individual traits of each Pokémon. At the [[Silver Conference]], with great humility and maturity, Ash finally won a battle against his old rival, signifying a great milestone in his history as a Trainer. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon. This was shown when {{AP|a Mankey|Primeape}} stole his {{AP|hat}} in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', he screamed and yelled at it, even climbing trees just to get his hat back, but when an {{AP|Aipom}} did the same in ''[[AG179|Slaking Kong]]'', he stated merely that he would feel strange without a hat. When Aipom stole his hat again on several future occasions, however, while she was under his ownership, he chased after her in the same manner as before, most likely out of exasperation that she still hadn't learned her lesson.<br />
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Ash has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in various [[Pokémon League Conference]]s, but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time. He has also gained a close connection with many {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and [[Mythical Pokémon]], such as the ones who played major roles in the {{pkmn|movies}}. In the English dub [[M02|second movie]], he was revealed to be "The Chosen One" - the one who would bring balance back to the world when it was disrupted.<br />
[[File:Ash Aura.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash using Aura inside the [[Tree of Beginning]]]]<br />
Ash possesses some special abilities as he has the rare ability to use [[Aura]]. He is said to have the same Aura as [[Sir Aaron]], a legendary hero, and is theoretically able to manipulate it in much the same way. Therefore, he made a connection with Sir Aaron's {{OBP|Lucario|M08}}. However, he has not received any training in this field, opting to continue his Pokémon journey instead. He has also been likened to an ancient Aura guardian in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', who also had a partner {{p|Pikachu}}. Later, in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1]]'' and ''[[DP072|Part 2]]'', Ash uses Aura again to locate a lost {{p|Riolu}} and read it's mind as well. This time, however, he merely senses the Aura, rather than manipulating it. In ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]'', an unhatched {{AP|Riolu}} reacted to Ash's Aura, and he was able to sense the Egg's response, leading him to it. Ash also has the unique ability to use [[Bond Phenomenon]]. After he obtained a [[Key Stone]], Ash's Aura powers were enhanced significantly, allowing him and his {{AP|Lucario}} to sense each other from a great distance away. After training with Greninja, Ash and Lucario were able to synchronize their Auras even better, allowing Lucario to make its {{m|Aura Sphere}} grow into massive proportions by drawing power from the Auras of its allies.<br />
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Though his passion remains in battling, Ash is always eager to try new things, especially if he can do them together with {{cat|Ash's Pokémon|his Pokémon}}, having participated in other events like [[Pokémon Contest]]s, [[PokéRinger]] tournaments, and even a [[Hearthome Collection|fashion show]] and a {{pkmn|Dress-Up Contest|cosplay convention}} as well as various other {{cat|Pokémon competitions}}. He has [[Contest Pass]]es for [[Sinnoh]] and [[Hoenn]]. Ash carries with him half of a broken {{i|Poké Ball}}, while [[Gary Oak]] has the other half, as a symbol of their ongoing, but now friendly, rivalry; [[Misty's special lure]], which she sent to him as a gift; and half of the {{DL|Ribbon|Terracotta Medal}} he received after his [[Contest Battle]] with May in the unofficial {{to|Terracotta}} Contest ended in a tie.<br />
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His father has not been introduced. The anime suggests that his father was once a Pokémon Trainer who began his journey in Pallet Town and that he is still living. In the original, he is also confirmed to have a grandfather, whose son followed his footsteps. An interview with the anime's storyboard artist [[Masamitsu Hidaka]] confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According to Hidaka, Ash's father may or may not be introduced in the anime, depending on its necessity to further Ash's maturity and development as a Trainer. On the other hand, according to [[Pocket Monsters: The Animation|Takeshi Shudō's novelization]], Ash's father left home to go on a journey right after Ash was born, and never returned since. As he never registered his name in the Pokémon Trainer's list, his whereabouts are unknown.<br />
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===Pokémon===<br />
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[[File:Ash with his Pokémon JN114.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash with his team and Pokémon at Oak's lab as of ''[[JN114|Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!]]'']]<br />
[[File:Ash Released Pokémon.png|thumb|250px|Some of the Pokémon Ash formerly traveled with (plus the [[Pink Butterfree]])]]<br />
As a Trainer, Ash has {{pkmn2|caught}} and [[Friendship|befriended]] a sizable number of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} throughout the anime. His philosophy on {{pkmn|training}} is that Pokémon are individuals and that a combination of trust, friendship, and hard work are needed to overcome adversity. Several of Ash's Pokémon were caught because they allowed him to after he befriended them. He seems to {{pkmn|battle}} best with Pokémon that are similar to Pikachu: ones that are [[Appendix:Metagame terminology#Sweeper|speedy and maneuverable, yet able to perform high-powered attacks]]; however, he is willing to work with any Pokémon that comes into his care.<br />
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Ash's battle style is generally spontaneous and fairly unorthodox, and his Pokémon often reflect these traits. He often ignores type advantages and has been shown to use unusual strategies. For instance, during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', he incorporated a twisting-spinning type maneuver in his Pokémon's offensive and defensive techniques, which eventually lead to him creating the original technique, [[Counter Shield]]. Also, sometimes he will use someone else's battle strategies as shown with [[Paul]] and {{an|Tierno}}, though when using the latter's, Ash stated that his unique strategy is the one he can truly count on, instead of simply mimicking others.<br />
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Ash is very attached to his Pokémon and prefers to battle and train with them personally. Furthermore, he cares about their opinion, even giving them the option of whether they should [[Evolution|evolve]] or not. As such, the majority of his Pokémon also share Ash's stubborn and reckless nature, persistently attempting to rise and continue the battle, even after receiving a great amount of damage and being at the end of their rope. However, if it is by their wish, or if he believes it is best for them, Ash will (if sometimes reluctantly) [[trade]] or [[Released Pokémon|release]] them, and in some cases, leave them with more experienced individuals so that they could get stronger.<br />
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Though Ash normally catches five or more Pokémon per [[region]] (not including when he traveled through the [[Orange Archipelago]] and challenged the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} in his second tour of [[Kanto]]), he rarely ever switches the Pokémon in his current [[party]] with those in [[Pokémon Storage System|storage]] at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Laboratory]]. He usually only does so when battling against powerful opponents (such as Trainers in the [[Pokémon League Conference]]s, and [[Frontier Brain]]s), or when attending certain events that require a specific Pokémon (like {{AP|Tauros}} at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] or {{AP|Snorlax}} at the [[Sumo Conference]]). However, during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', Ash actively cycled through the nine Pokémon he managed to catch in [[Unova]], although these Pokémon, when not in his party, were instead kept in storage at [[Professor Juniper]]'s lab in [[Nuvema Town]]. Near the end of his journey in Unova, Professor Juniper transferred all of Ash's Pokémon to Professor Oak's lab. Ash did not use this system of training in the [[Pokémon the Series: XY|following series]], though he did leave his Alolan party with {{an|Professor Kukui|Professors Kukui}} and {{an|Professor Burnet|Burnet}} at the end of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''.<br />
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Ash currently has ownership of 77 Pokémon, including all 30 of his Tauros. Including pre-evolved forms, traded, released, and [[Gift Pokémon|given away]] Pokémon (and not including the additional Tauros), in total, Ash has currently officially owned a total of 98 different Pokémon species.<br />
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<gallery><br />
Ash with his Pokémon.png|Ash with his Pokémon as of ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'' (excluding {{AP|Squirtle}}, {{AP|Primeape}}, and [[Mimey|Mr. Mime]]) at [[Professor Oak's lab|Oak's lab]]<br />
Ash Kalos Team.png|Ash with his [[Kalos]] Pokémon<br />
Ash Alolan Team.png|Ash with his [[Alola]] Pokémon (excluding {{AP|Naganadel}})<br />
Ash party JN.png|Ash with his ''Journeys'' Pokémon<br />
Pokémon Aim to Be a Pokémon Master poster.png|Every Pokémon Ash has traveled with<br />
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====On hand====<br />
This section shows the Pokémon that comprises Ash's current party as of [[JNS06|present]].<br />
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| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu.png|electric|nick=Pikachu ↔ Gigantamax Pikachu|link=Ash's Pikachu}} ♂<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Noivern|Ash Noivern.png|flying|dragon|fir=Egg|mid=Noibat|size=200px}} ♂<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Donphan|Ash Donphan.png|ground|fir=Egg|mid=Phanpy|size=200px}}<br />
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| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Sceptile|Ash Sceptile.png|grass|fir=Treecko|mid=Grovyle|size=200px}}<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Ash Buizel.png|water|size=200px}} ♂<br />
|}<br />
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====Traveling with====<br />
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| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Ash Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}<br />
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====With Professor Oak====<br />
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This section shows the Pokémon that Ash keeps at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].<br />
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard.png|fire|flying|fir=Charmander|mid=Charmeleon|size=200px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Kingler|Ash Kingler.png|water|fir=Krabby}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Ash Muk.png|poison|size=150px}}<br />
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros.png|normal|disp=Tauros (×30)|size=217px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax.png|normal|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Ash Heracross.png|bug|fighting|size=200px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Ash Bayleef.png|grass|fir=Chikorita|size=200px}} ♀<br />
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Quilava|Ash Quilava.png|fire|fir=Cyndaquil|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile.png|water|size=200px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noctowl|Ash Noctowl.png|normal|flying|size=200px}} {{shinystar}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow.png|normal|flying|fir=Taillow|size=200px}}<br />
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish.png|water|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal.png|fire|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie.png|ice|fir=Snorunt|size=156px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Staraptor|Ash Staraptor.png|normal|flying|fir=Starly|mid=Staravia|size=200px}}<br />
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torterra|Ash Torterra.png|grass|ground|fir=Turtwig|mid=Grotle|size=200px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Infernape|Ash Infernape.png|fire|fighting|fir=Chimchar|mid=Monferno|size=200px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor.png|ground|flying|fir=Gligar|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gible|Ash Gible.png|dragon|ground|size=200px}} ♂<br />
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Unfezant|Ash Unfezant.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidove|mid=Tranquill|size=200px}} ♀<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Oshawott|Ash Oshawott.png|water|size=200px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pignite|Ash Pignite.png|fire|fighting|fir=Tepig|size=200px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snivy|Ash Snivy.png|grass|size=200px}} ♀<br />
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Scraggy|Ash Scraggy.png|dark|fighting|fir=Egg|size=200px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Leavanny|Ash Leavanny.png|bug|grass|fir=Sewaddle|mid=Swadloon|size=200px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Palpitoad|Ash Palpitoad.png|water|ground|size=200px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Boldore|Ash Boldore.png|rock|rock|fir=Roggenrola|size=200px}}<br />
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Krookodile|Ash Krookodile.png|ground|dark|fir=Krokorok|size=200px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Talonflame|Ash Talonflame.png|fire|flying|fir=Fletchling|mid=Fletchinder|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Hawlucha|Ash Hawlucha.png|fighting|flying|size=200px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Dragonite|Ash Dragonite.png|dragon|flying}} <br />
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gengar|Ash Gengar.png|ghost|poison|nick=Gengar ↔ Gigantamax Gengar|link=Ash's Gengar}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lucario|Ash Lucario.png|fighting|steel|nick=Egg → Riolu → Lucario ↔ Mega Lucario|link=Ash's Lucario}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Sirfetch'd|Ash Sirfetch'd.png|fighting|fir=Farfetch'd}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Dracovish|Ash Dracovish.png|water|dragon|fir=Fossilized Drake and Fish}}<br />
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====With Kukui and Burnet====<br />
This section shows the Pokémon that Ash keeps at {{an|Professor Kukui}} and {{an|Professor Burnet|Burnet}}'s house.<br />
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Rowlet|Ash Rowlet.png|grass|flying|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lycanroc|Ash Lycanroc.png|rock|fir=Rockruff|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Incineroar|Ash Incineroar.png|fire|dark|fir=Litten|mid=Torracat|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Melmetal|Ash Melmetal.png|steel|fir=Meltan|size=200px}}<br />
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====At home====<br />
This section shows the Pokémon that Ash keeps at home.<br />
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Mr. Mime|Mimey.png|psychic|fairy|link=Mimey|size=200px}}<!--Do NOT change the name to Mimey, Ash does not refer it by that name.--><br />
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====In training====<br />
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This section is for the Pokémon that Ash still owns but are in the care of another Trainer or a group of other Pokémon.<br />
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|Ash Squirtle.png|water}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Primeape|Ash Primeape.png|fighting|size=200px}}<br />
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====Released====<br />
<!--Do NOT move Ash's Goodra from the released section to the In Training section. Goodra returned to its homeland, not to Keanan.--><br />
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash formally {{pkmn2|released}} into the {{pkmn2|wild}}.<br />
=====Officially owned=====<br />
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Butterfree|Ash Butterfree.png|bug|flying|fir=Caterpie|mid=Metapod}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pidgeot|Ash Pidgeot.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidgeotto}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lapras|Ash Lapras.png|water|ice}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Greninja|Ash Greninja.png|water|dark|disp=Froakie → Frogadier → Greninja ↔ Ash-Greninja|size=200px}}<br />
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Goodra|Ash Goodra.png|dragon|fir=Goomy|mid=Sliggoo|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Naganadel|Ash Naganadel.png|poison|dragon|fir=Poipole|size=200px}}<br />
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=====Temporarily owned=====<br />
This section is for the Pokémon Ash had temporarily caught and released within a single episode. These Pokémon do not count as official captures.<br />
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Seaking|Ash Seaking.png|water|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Ash Ketchum#Seaking}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buzzwole|Buzzwole anime.png|bug|fighting|link=Ultra Beasts (anime)#Buzzwole|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Stakataka|Stakataka anime.png|rock|steel|link=Ultra Beasts (anime)#Stakataka|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pheromosa|Pheromosa anime.png|bug|fighting|link=Ultra Beasts (anime)#Pheromosa|size=200px}}<br />
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Rowlet|Ash Temporary Rowlet.png|grass|flying|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Ash Ketchum#Rowlet|size=200px}}<br />
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====Traded away====<br />
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash [[Trade|traded away]].<br />
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Raticate|Ash Raticate.png|normal}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Ambipom|Ash Aipom.png|normal|disp=Aipom}} ♀<br />
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====Given away====<br />
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash {{pkmn2|gift|gave}} to another Trainer to keep for themselves.<br />
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| {{InactivePoké|Casey|Beedrill|Ash Beedrill.png|bug|poison}}<br />
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====Traveled with====<br />
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash traveled together or bonded with for some period of time but never officially caught.<br />
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{| width="100%"<br />
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| {{InactivePoké|Sabrina|Haunter|Sabrina Haunter.png|ghost|poison}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar.png|rock|ground|fir=Egg}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|||nick=Rotom Pokédex|Rotom Pokédex anime.png|electric|link=Rotom Pokédex (anime)|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Solgaleo|Nebby Solgaleo anime.png|psychic|steel|disp=Nebby|link=Light trio (anime)#Solgaleo|size=200px}}<br />
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====Temporarily owned====<br />
{{main|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Ash Ketchum}}<br />
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===Achievements===<br />
[[File:Ash Trophy Display JN002.png|thumb|250px|Ash's Badge and trophy collection]]<br />
{{main|Ash Ketchum's achievements}}<br />
{{:Ash Ketchum's achievements}}<br />
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===Voice actors===<br />
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|ja=松本梨香 ''[[Rica Matsumoto]]''<br>武田華 ''[[Hana Takeda]]'' (age 6; [[JN001]])<br />
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[EP001]]-[[AG145]], [[M01]]-[[M08]], [[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]], [[Mewtwo Returns]]) <br> [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[AG146]]-present, [[M09]]-present, [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]] redub) <br> [[Kayzie Rogers]] ([[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]] original dub)<br />
|zh_cmn=賀世芳 ''Hè Shìfāng'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP081]], [[EP117]]-[[EP259]])<br>李明幸 ''Li Míngxìng'' ([[EP082]]-[[EP116]])<br>汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi'' ([[EP260]]-present)<br>張晔 ''Ye Zhang'' ([[M22]])<br />
|ar=بثينة شيا ''Buthaina Shia'' (Venus Corperation)<br>منى مجذوب ''Mona Majzoub'' (Super M Productions)<br>رنا الرفاعي ''Rana Al Rifai'' ([[M22]])<br />
|ca=Marta Covas<br />
|cs=Radek Škvor ([[EP001]]-[[EP209]], [[DP001]]-[[XY049]], [[M01]]-[[M04]], [[M11]], [[M17]])<br>Jan Škvor ([[XY050]]-present, [[M18]]-[[M19]])<br>Štěpán Krtička ([[M06]]-[[M07]])<br />
|da=Mathias Klenske<br />
|de=Caroline Combrinck ([[EP001]]-[[EP157]], [[DP105]]-[[XY140]])<br>Veronika Neugebauer ([[EP158]]-[[DP104]])<br>Felix Mayer ([[SM001]]-present)<br />
|es_eu=Adolfo Moreno<br> Rafael Alonso Naranjo Jr. ([[M03]], [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br />
|es_la=Gabriel Ramos ([[EP001]]-[[DP090]], [[DP105]]-[[DP157]], [[M01]]-[[M11]])<br>Irwin Daayán ([[DP091]]-[[DP104]])<br>Rommy Mendoza (young, [[DP138]])<br>Miguel Ángel Leal ([[DP158]]-present, [[M13]]-[[M19]], [[M22]], [[EP007]]{{tt|*|redub}}, [[EP168]]{{tt|*|redub}}, [[EP266]]{{tt|*|redub}}, [[EP267]]{{tt|*|redub}}, [[EP269]]{{tt|*|redub}}, [[AG055]]{{tt|*|redub}})<br> Nicolás Toledo (age 6, [[JN001]]) <br>Pablo Gandolfo ([[M06]]-[[M07]] Argentinian dub)<br>Alan Fernando Velázquez ([[M12]])<br />
|fi=Sari Moilanen ([[EP001]]-[[EP142]], [[M01]]-[[M04]], [[PK01]]-[[PK07]], [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br>Jami Kantola ([[M05]]-[[M07]])<br>Hanna Leino ([[EP158]]-present, [[M10]]-[[M19]], [[M22]], [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]])<br />
|fil=Klariz Magboo ([[EP001]]-[[XY093]])<br>Will Ashley ([[XY094]]-present)<br />
|fr_ca=Sébastien Reding ([[M01]]-[[M07]])<br />
|fr_eu=Aurélien Ringelheim<br>Charles Pestel ([[M04]], [[M07]])<br />
|he=יהונתן מגון ''Yonatan Magon''<br>דניאל מגון ''Daniel Magon''<br />
|hi=प्रसाद बर्वे ''{{wp|Prasad Barve}}'' (Cartoon Network dub: [[S01]]-[[S14]], Disney dub: [[S10]])<br>नचिकेट दिघे ''{{wp|Nachiket Dighe}}'' (Hungama TV and Disney dubs: [[S01]]-[[S09]], [[S11]]-present)<br />
|ta=ரகுவரன் ''{{wp|Raghuvaran}}'' (Cartoon Network dub)<br>கதிர் கானி கான் ''{{wp|Khadeer Gani Khan}}'' (Hungama TV and Disney Dubs: [[S01]]-[[S10]], [[S17]])<br>சாய் அப்ஜித் ''{{wp|Sai Abhijith}}'' (Disney Dubs: S11-present)<br />
|te=సాయి వెంకట్ ''{{wp|Sai Venkat}}'' (Hungama TV and Disney dubs: [[S01]]-[[S10]], [[S17]])<br>సాయి తేజ ''{{wp|Sai Teja}}'' (Disney Dubs: S11-present)<br />
|hr=Saša Buneta<br>Marko Torjanac<br />
|hu=Balázs Szvetlov<br>Gergely Ungvári (''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'')<br>Csongor Szalay (''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'')<br />
|is=Grímur Gíslason ([[M03]])<br>Guðjón Davíð Karlsson ([[M05]])<br />
|id=Ahmad Zulkifli Lubis/Iphie Lubis ([[EP001]]-[[AG192]], [[DP004]]-''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', [[M02]]-[[M13]], [[M16]])<br>Kamal Nasuti ([[DP001]]-[[DP003]])<br>Sofie (''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', Disney dub)<br>Turie Sandos (''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' and ''[[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]]'')<br>Siti Balqis (younger; [[XY121]])<br>Sri Hastuty/Tuty Pinkan (''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', RTV dub, ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'')<br>Dimas Setiaji ([[M22]])<br />
|it=Davide Garbolino<br />
|ko=최덕희 ''Choi Deok-Hui'' ([[Original series]], original dubs of [[M01]]-[[M02]])<br>안현서 ''An Hyeon-Seo'' (original dubs of [[M03]]-[[M05]])<br>이선호 ''Lee Seon-Ho'' (''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''-present, [[M06]]-[[M19]], [[M22]], [[Pokémon movie|redubbed movies]])<br />
|nl=Christa Lips<br>Unknown voice actor ([[M05]]-[[M07]])<br />
|no=Nils-Martin Crawfurd<br />
|pl=Hanna Kinder-Kiss ([[EP001]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, [[M01]]-[[M19]], [[M22]])<br>Grzegorz Drojewski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])<br />
|pt_br=Fábio Lucindo ([[S01]]-[[S18]], [[M01]]-[[M18]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]], [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]])<br>Gustavo Nader ([[M06]] unreleased original recordings)<br>Alex Minei (some loops on [[BW051]]) <br>Charles Emmanuel ([[S19]]-[[S22]], [[M19]]-[[M22]])<br>Matheus Perissé ([[S23]]-present, [[M23]]-present, [[M06]]-[[M07]] second dub)<br>Danilo Diniz ([[M06]] third dub)<br />
|pt_eu=Maria João Luís ([[EP001]]-[[EP031]], [[EP033]], [[M01]]-[[M02]])<br>Sandra Faleiro ([[EP032]], [[EP034]]-[[EP094]])<br>Sandra de Castro ([[EP095]]-[[EP128]], [[EP158]]-[[EP209]], [[AG093]]-[[AG177]], [[DP001]]-[[DP052]], [[Pokémon Live!]])<br>Paula Pais ([[EP129]]-[[EP157]])<br>Cristina Carvalhal ([[M03]]-[[M04]])<br>Bárbara Lourenço ([[EP210]]-[[AG040]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]])<br>Raquel Ferreira ([[AG041]]-[[AG092]])<br>Susana João ([[M07]])<br>Ana Madureira ([[AG178]]-[[AG192]])<br>Raquel Rosmaninho ([[DP053]]-present, [[M10]]-[[M19]], [[M22]])<br />
|rs=Goran Jevtić<br>Đorđe Simić (''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'')<br />
|ru=Алёна Узлюк ''Alena Uzlyuk'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP004]])<br>Анна Левченко ''Anna Levchenko'' ([[EP005]]-[[EP105]])<br>Марина Тарасова ''Marina Tarasova'' ([[M01]]-[[M03]])<br>Ирина Поладько ''Irina Poladko'' ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])<br>Марина Бакина ''Marina Bakina'' ([[DP053]]-[[DP104]]; [[M11]])<br>Лариса Некипелова ''Larisa Nekipelova'' ([[AG001]]-[[AG192]], [[DP105]]-present; [[M08]]-[[M10]], [[M12]]-present)<br />
|sv=Dick Eriksson<br />
|ro=Cristina Serac ([[Original series]])<br>Cristian Niculescu (''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'')<br />
|th=ฉันทนา ธาราจันทร์ ''Chanthana Tharachan''<br>ศันสนีย์ ติณห์กีรดิศ ''Sansanee Tinkeeradit'' ([[DP054]]-present)<br />
|tr=Ahmet Taşar ([[EP001]]-[[XY101]])<br>Kerem Kobanbay ([[XY102]]-[[SM043]])<br>Arda Meriçliler ([[SM044]]-Present)<br>Sercan Gidişoğlu ([[M03]])<br>Fatih Özkul ([[M06]])<br />
|el=Βούλα Κώστα ''Voula Kosta''<br />
|vi=Đặng Hoàng Khuyết<br />
}}<br />
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===Artwork===<br />
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| Official artwork from the<br>{{color2|000|original series}}<br />
| Official artwork from<br>''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''<br />
| Official artwork from<br>''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl}}''<br />
| Official artwork from<br>''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Black & White}}''<br />
| Official artwork from<br>''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: XY}}''<br />
| Official artwork from<br>''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon}}''<br />
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| colspan=6 style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background:#{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Ash Ketchum|Ash Ketchum images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].<br />
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==In the games==<br />
===Core series===<br />
[[File:Abandoned Megamart Ash and Pikachu.png|200px|thumb|Pikachu riding on Ash's shoulder]]<br />
Ash Ketchum is based on {{ga|Red}}, his counterpart from the games. Additionally, "Ash" is one of the suggested names for Red in the games {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Red}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, and LeafGreen]], for the rival character {{ga|Blue}} in the games {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Blue}} (international) and LeafGreen, and for {{ga|Ethan}} in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.<br />
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In {{game|Yellow}}, some elements are based on the anime. Red, the player character, starts with a {{TP|Red|Pikachu|Pikachu (game)}}, which is based on [[Ash's Pikachu]]. Red later receives the trio of Kanto [[starter Pokémon]] in similar circumstances as Ash: {{p|Bulbasaur}} from a girl based on [[Melanie]], {{p|Charmander}} from a boy based on [[Damian]], and {{p|Squirtle}} from an [[Officer Jenny]].<br />
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In the Spanish version of [[Pokémon X and Y]], a male {{tc|Rising Star}} in {{rt|21|Kalos}} says that his Pokémon is named "Ash Ketchum".<br />
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In the {{FB|Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon|Special Demo Version}} of {{g|Sun and Moon}}, the player, {{ga|Elio|Sun}}, receives an unsigned letter from somebody heavily implied to be Ash. Included with this letter is a {{AP|Greninja}}, with "Ash" being listed as its [[Original Trainer]]. Like in the anime, Ash's Greninja can transform into [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Greninja|Ash-Greninja]] by using its unique [[Ability]], {{a|Battle Bond}}.<br />
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In Pokémon Sun, Moon, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, a photo of Ash and Pikachu can be seen in the back room of the abandoned {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}.<br />
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===={{pkmn|event|Events}}====<br />
Several [[event Pokémon]] based on Ash's Pokémon have been made over the course of the franchise. In addition to the aforementioned Greninja, a special form of {{p|Pikachu}} [[Pikachu in a cap|wearing Ash's different hats]] up to ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' were made available in {{g|Sun and Moon}}. Later games introduced Pikachu with Ash's hats from ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]].<br />
<br />
=====List of events featuring Ash's Pokémon=====<br />
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Ice|type2=Red|expand=yes}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|Japanese|Japan<br>Wi-Fi|50|July 15 to August 10, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Mystery Egg Ash's Pidove|Japanese|Japan<br>Wi-Fi|1|December 17, 2010 to January 11, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Ash's Pidove}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Ash's Scraggy|Japanese|Japan<br>Wi-Fi|1|January 28 to February 10, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Ash's Scraggy}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|English|North America|50|January 30 to February 20, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|Korean|South Korea<br>Wi-Fi|50|February 1 to 28, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Secret Egg Ash's Pidove|English|United States|1|April 27 to May 31, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Ash's Pidove}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Secret Egg Ash's Pidove|Korean|Wi-Fi|1|June 1 to 26, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Ash's Pidove}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Ash's Scraggy|Korean|Wi-Fi|1|June 28 to July 17, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Ash's Scraggy}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Pokémon Center Best Wishes Ash's Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|August 10 to September 6, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|7-Eleven Ash's Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|50|July 18 to September 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Ash's Pikachu|Japanese region|Nintendo Network|50|August 24 to 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|1|April 15 to May 1, 2017<br>July 19 to 31, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Original Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|6|May 3 to 15, 2017<br>August 2 to 14, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Hoenn Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|May 17 to 29, 2017<br>August 16 to 28, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Sinnoh Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|14|May 31 to June 12, 2017<br>August 30 to September 11, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Unova Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|17|June 14 to 26, 2017<br>September 13 to 25, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Kalos Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|20|June 28 to July 17, 2017<br>September 27 to October 9, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Alola Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Ash's Charizard|Japanese region|Online|40|August 1 to 28, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Ash's Charizard}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Ash's Charizard|All|Japan|40|August 22 to September 3, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Ash's Charizard}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|1|September 19 to 25, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Original Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|6|September 26 to October 2, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Hoenn Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|9|October 3 to 9, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Sinnoh Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|13|October 10 to 16, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Unova Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|17|October 17 to 23, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Kalos Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|19|October 10 to 12, 2017<br>October 24 to 30, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Alola Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|1|October 19 to November 23, 2017|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Taiwanese Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region<br>American region|Online|1|November 10 to 23, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Singapore Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Japanese|QR Code|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Partner Cap Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Taiwanese|QR Code|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Partner Cap Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|American|QR Code|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Partner Cap Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|PAL|QR Code|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Partner Cap Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Korean|QR Code|50|December 21, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Partner Cap Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|1|March 29 to May 31, 2018|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Hong Kong Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|Japanese region<br>American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|6|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Hoenn Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|Japanese region<br>American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|9|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Sinnoh Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|Japanese region<br>American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|13|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Unova Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|Japanese region<br>American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|17|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Kalos Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|Japanese region<br>American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|19|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Alola Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Charizard|Korean region|Online|50|September 30 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Ash's Charizard}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Original Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|September 29 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Original Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|September 29 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Partner Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 2 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Hoenn Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 9 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Sinnoh Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 16 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Unova Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 18 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Kalos Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 23 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Alola Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|World Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 30 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#World Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's World Cap Pikachu|All|Online|80|August 11 to September 30, 2022|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#World Cap Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Dracovish|All|Online|80|August 12 to 25, 2022|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Dracovish}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Dragonite|All|Online|80|August 26 to September 8, 2022|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Dragonite}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Gengar|All|Online|80|September 2 to 15, 2022|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Gengar}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Sirfetch'd|All|Online|80|September 9 to 22, 2022|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Sirfetch'd}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Lucario|All|Online|80|September 16 to 29, 2022|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Lucario}}<br />
|}<br />
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In addition, the Japanese and Korean versions of the {{DL|List of event Pokémon with in-game effects|Reshiram}} and {{DL|List of event Pokémon with in-game effects|Zekrom}} distributed in honor of ''[[M14|Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom / Black—Victini and Reshiram]]'' credited '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'' or '''지우''' ''{{tt|Jiu|Shorthand for Han Jiu, Ash's full Korean name}}'' as the [[original Trainer]].<br />
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===Spin-off games===<br />
====Pokémon Puzzle League====<br />
In [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], Ash is the player character in the 1P Stadium mode, and one of the characters available in the 2P Stadium mode.<br />
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=====Pokémon=====<br />
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| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|025Pikachu.png|electric|size=100px}}<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|007Squirtle.png|water|size=100px}}<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|001Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison|size=100px}}<br />
|}<br />
{{left clear}}<br />
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====Pokémon Tretta====<br />
In [[Pokémon Tretta]], Ash and his Pokémon appear in multiple Tretta pucks as a cross-promotion with the anime's ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. When Pikachu is in play, he appears [[Pikachu in a cap|wearing]] [[Ash's hat|Ash's Kalos hat]].<br />
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=====Pucks=====<br />
{{TrettaExpansionList/header|X}}<br />
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|05-01|{{OBP|Pikachu|05-01}} ({{tretta|Invasion! Mega Rayquaza}})|Electric|Master}}<br />
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|Z1-07|{{OBP|Pikachu|Z1-07}} ({{tretta|Birth! Z Tretta!!}})|Electric|Master}}<br />
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|Z2-06|{{OBP|Ash-Greninja|Z2-06}} ({{tretta|Zygarde Super Power Up, Ash-Greninja Comes Calling}})|Water|Master}}<br />
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Roaring All-Stars CD}} ([[Roaring All-Stars|Roaring All-Stars CD Bonus]])|Electric|}}<br />
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Ash-Greninja|XY&Z TV Anime Character Song Project Collection Volume 1 CD}} ({{tretta|Promotional Tretta}})|Water|}}<br />
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Ash-Greninja|Ultimate Z Challenge}} ({{tretta|Promotional Tretta}})|Water|}}<br />
{{TrettaExpansionList/footer|X}}<br />
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====Pokémon Ga-Olé====<br />
Ash and his Pokémon appear also in multiple {{pkmn|Ga-Olé}} pucks including his Pokémon from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''.<br />
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His ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' incarnation is a character alongside [[Goh]] in Ga-Olé's {{ga-ole|Grand Rush set 4}}. Ash replaced the Experienced Trainer that offers consolation disks if no Pokémon were captured during Get by Battle mode. He, also appears as an opponent in Trainer and Battle Mode, which was available to challenge from February 24, 2020. This was considerably earlier into the set's duration compared to other sets—the {{ga-ole|Ultra Legend set 4|fourth Ultra Legend set}}, which also featured special opponents in Trainer and Battle Mode, shares this trait. Ash could be challenged after defeating the other Trainer and Battle Mode opponents. The lineup included 1 new Trainer class in addition to Ash and Goh, who had their [[hometown]] as part of their name instead of "Pokémon Trainer". Promotional disks could also be dispensed for an additional ¥100 following battles with Goh or Ash, with 'WINNER' versions available to players who successfully defeated their teams. Players facing Ash could receive a {{OBP|Mew|Trainer and Battle}} disk or a {{OBP|Lugia|Trainer and Battle}} disk.<br />
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=====Pokémon=====<br />
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|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | <small>'''Difficulty:'''</small> ★★★★★<br />
|}<br />
|<br />
{{Ga-OlePokémon|type=Psychic|name=Mr. Mime|img=122Mr. Mime|move=Psychic|movetype=Psychic}}<br />
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{{Ga-OlePokémon|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|name=Dragonite|img=149Dragonite|move=Dragon Rush|movetype=Dragon}}<br />
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{{Ga-OlePokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=025Pikachu|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}<br />
|<br />
{{Ga-OlePokémon}}<br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
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<br />
=====Disks=====<br />
{{TrettaExpansionList/header|X}}<br />
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Z-Power Ring Special Set}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}<br />
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Ga-Olé Anime Tie-in}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}<br />
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}<br />
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Rowlet|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Grass|Flying|}}<br />
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Lycanroc|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Rock|}}<br />
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Torracat|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Fire|}}<br />
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Melmetal|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Steel|}}<br />
{{TrettaExpansionList/footer|X}}<br />
<br />
====Pokémon GO====<br />
Pikachu, Raichu, and Pichu wearing Ash's original hat have been made available to catch and hatch from {{pkmn|Egg}}s during certain events. Additionally, for the 2019 April Fools' event, Ash himself could appear in photobombs when using the Camera.<br />
<br />
====Sega Pico series====<br />
Ash appears in [[Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!]], [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!|I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!]], and [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!|Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!]].<br />
<br />
====Perdue series====<br />
In [[Pokémon Team Rocket Blast Off]], [[Pokémon Poké Ball Launcher]], and [[Pokémon Seek & Find]], the male player character is Ash. His female counterpart in these games is {{an|May}}.<br />
<br />
====Pokémon Team Turbo====<br />
In [[Pokémon Team Turbo]], Ash is seen on the [[main menu]] screen. However, he does not participate in any of the races or minigames.<br />
<br />
====Pokémon Play It!====<br />
Ash does not appear in [[Pokémon Play It!]] or [[Pokémon Play It! Version 2]]. However, in the lesson "How do I evolve my Pokémon?" of the first game, Ash is mentioned by {{OBP|Julie|Play It!}}: "I know Ash is good, but I want to be the best that ever was!"<br />
<br />
====Pokémon Masters EX====<br />
{{main|Ash (Masters)}}<br />
Ash, in his ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' attire, first appeared as an NPC during {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|The Classic Thunderbolt}} special event, forming a [[sync pair]] with {{AP|Pikachu}}. Ash and Pikachu later became a playable sync pair, obtainable through a Master Fair scout. Ash also formed sync pairs with the other members of his ''Pokémon Journeys'' team, which could be battled during the {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|Challenge from Ash}} event.<br />
<br />
===[[Pokémon Mezastar]]===<br />
Ash, in a version based on the anime, appeared in [[Pokémon Mezastar]]. In this game, Ash is seen using {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Gengar}}, {{p|Dracovish}}, {{p|Lucario}}, and {{p|Sirfetch'd}}. In the [[Super Tag set 1 (Mezastar)|first Super Tag series]], as part of a tie-in with the anime, Ash, [[Goh]], or the [[Team Rocket trio]] could randomly challenge the player as a Trainer and Battle opponent. Upon beating the character, the player can receive a Support Pokémon Ticket based on [[Ash's Lucario]], with a tag partner based on [[Ash's Gengar]]. In the [[Double Chain set 1 (Mezastar)|first set in the Double Chain series]], Ash reappeared as an opponent in an event that recreated the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] that ran from October 27 to November 21, 2022. Upon beating the character, the player can receive a Support Pokémon Ticket based on Ash's Gengar, which can [[Gigantamax]]. Ash and {{an|Leon}} could also be challenged as Trainer Tag Battle opponents for a limited time as part of the ranked Challenge from Ash & Leon! campaign. <br />
====Pokémon====<br />
=====Super Tag Set=====<br />
======Trainer and Battle opponents======<br />
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! Pallet Town's Ash<br><small>マサラタウンの サトシ</small><br />
|-<br />
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| [[File:Mezastar Trainer Ash.png|90px]]<br />
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|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | <small>'''Difficulty:'''</small> ★★★★☆<br />
|}<br />
|<br />
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=025Pikachu|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}<br />
|<br />
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Ghost|type2=Poison|name=Gengar|img=094Gengar|move=Sludge Wave|movetype=Poison}}<br />
|<br />
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Water|type2=Dragon|name=Dracovish|img=882Dracovish|move=Outrage|movetype=Dragon}}<br />
|<br />
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Fighting|type2=Steel|name=Lucario|img=448Lucario|move=Aura Sphere|movetype=Fighting}}<br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
=====Double Chain Set=====<br />
======Trainer and Battle opponents======<br />
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{| style="margin:auto; {{roundy|7px}}; background:#{{white color light}}"<br />
|-<br />
| style="vertical-align:top" |<br />
{| width="170px" style="style="margin:auto; background:transparent"<br />
|-<br />
! Pallet Town's Ash<br><small>マサラタウンの サトシ</small><br />
|-<br />
|<br />
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin:auto; background: #FFF; border: 3px solid #{{white color dark}}; {{roundytop|10px}}"<br />
| [[File:Mezastar Trainer Ash 2.png|90px]]<br />
|}<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | <small>'''Difficulty:'''</small> ★★★★☆<br />
|}<br />
|<br />
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Fighting|type2=Steel|name=Lucario|img=448Lucario|move=Aura Sphere|movetype=Fighting}}<br />
|<br />
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=025Pikachu|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}<br />
|<br />
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Fighting|name=Sirfetch'd|img=865Sirfetch'd|move=Meteor Assault|movetype=Fighting}}<br />
|<br />
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Ghost|type2=Poison|name=Gengar|img=094Gengar|move=Shadow Ball|movetype=Ghost}}<br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
======Trainer Tag Battle opponents======<br />
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{| width="170px" style="style="margin:auto; background: transparent"<br />
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! Pallet Town's Ash<br><small>マサラタウンの サトシ</small><br />
|-<br />
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| [[File:Mezastar Trainer Ash 2.png|90px]]<br />
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|-<br />
! ''and''<br />
|}<br />
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Ghost|type2=Poison|name=Gengar|img=094Gengar|move=Shadow Ball|movetype=Ghost}}<br />
|<br />
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=025Pikachu-World|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}<br />
|<br />
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Fighting|type2=Steel|name=Lucario|img=448Lucario|move=Aura Sphere|movetype=Fighting}}<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
{| width="170px" style="margin:auto; background: transparent"<br />
|-<br />
! Unbeatable Champion Leon<br><small>むてきのチャンピオン ダンデ</small><br />
|-<br />
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| [[File:Mezastar Trainer Leon.png|90px]]<br />
|}<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | <small>'''Difficulty:'''</small> ★★★★☆<br />
|}<br />
|<br />
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Grass|name=Rillaboom|img=812Rillaboom|move=Drum Beating|movetype=Grass}}<br />
|<br />
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Fire|type2=Flying|name=Charizard|img=006Charizard|move=Flamethrower|movetype=Fire}}<br />
|<br />
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Ice|type2=Psychic|name=Mr. Rime|img=866Mr. Rime|move=Ice Beam|movetype=Ice}}<br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
====Disks====<br />
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|X}}<br />
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Super Tag Start Campaign}}|Electric||}}<br />
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Dynamax Band}}|Electric||}}<br />
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Dynamax Band+}}|Electric||}}<br />
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Double Chain Start Campaign}}|Electric||}}<br />
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|3-1-022|{{OBP|Gengar|3-1-022}}|Ghost|Poison|5}}<br />
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Gengar|Pokémon Dynamax Band}}|Ghost|Poison|}}<br />
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|2-1-011|{{OBP|Lucario|2-1-011}}|Fighting|Steel|5}}<br />
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Lucario|Pokémon Dynamax Band}}|Fighting|Steel|}}<br />
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Lucario|Pokémon Dynamax Band+}}|Fighting|Steel|}}<br />
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|X}}<br />
<br />
==In the manga==<br />
===Ash & Pikachu===<br />
[[File:Ash Ketchum AP.png|thumb|200px|Ash in Ash & Pikachu]]<br />
[[File:Ash Ketchum 2 AP.png|thumb|left|200px|Ash in his Hoenn attire in Ash & Pikachu]]<br />
Ash is the main protagonist of [[Ash & Pikachu]], which is based on the [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} sagas of the Pokémon anime, adapting episode plots from those sagas.<br />
<br />
====Pokémon====<br />
=====Currently owned=====<br />
{| style="float:center; width: 100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu AP.png|Electric}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Cyndaquil|Ash Cyndaquil AP.png|Fire}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile AP.png|Water}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur AP.png|Grass|Poison}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar AP.png|Rock|Ground|fir=Egg}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Bug|Fighting}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Poison}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Grass}} ♀<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax AP.png|Normal}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros AP.png|Normal}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Grovyle|Ash Grovyle AP.png|Grass|fir=Treecko}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish AP.png|Water}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow AP.png|Normal|Flying|fir=Taillow}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal AP.png|Fire}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie AP.png|Ice|fir=Snorunt}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard AP.png|Fire|Flying}} ♂<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=====Temporary=====<br />
{| style="float:left; width: 25%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Psyduck|Ash Psyduck AP.png|Water}}<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
[[File:Ash and Brock MPJ.png|thumb|200px|Ash and Brock in [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]]]<br />
<br />
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===<br />
{{main|Ash Ketchum (EToP)}}<br />
Ash is a starring character in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], which is based on the anime. His journey follows roughly the same plot as in the anime: first traveling the [[Kanto]] region to participate in the [[Pokémon League]], before embarking on a journey around the [[Orange Archipelago]].<br />
<br />
===Magical Pokémon Journey===<br />
Ash, along with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, made cameo appearances in bonus chapters of [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]. In them, Ash and {{ashfr}} have mistakenly wandered into the world Magical Pokémon Journey is set in. The bonus chapters chronicle their attempts to return to their world (of the {{pkmn|anime}}) and their encounters with various aspects of the Magical Pokémon Journey canon which differ from the anime's canon (such as the use of [[Poké Ball]]s).<br />
<br />
===Movie adaptations===<br />
[[File:DP series trio.png|thumb|200px|Ash with his friends in the movie 10 manga adaptation]]<br />
Since Ash and his Pikachu have appeared in every Pokémon movie to date, likewise, Ash is the main character in every movie manga adaptation. The same applies to Ash's team as they made similar appearances.<br />
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[[File:Ash DPM.png|thumb|200px|Ash in [[Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters]]]]<br />
===Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters===<br />
Ash appears as a character in [[Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters]].<br />
<br />
====Pokémon====<br />
{| width="50%"<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu DPM.png|electric|size=200px}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===<br />
[[File:Ash Ketchum JNM.png|thumb|150px|Ash in Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]<br />
Ash appears as a main character in {{OBP|Pokémon Journeys: The Series|manga}}, playing the same role as he does in the ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.<br />
<br />
====Pokémon====<br />
=====On hand=====<br />
{| style="float:left; width: 96px"<br />
|-<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu JNM.png|size=x150px|electric|nick=Pikachu ↔ Gigantamax Pikachu|link=Ash's Pikachu}} ♂<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Dragonite|Ash Dragonite JNM.png|size=x150px|dragon|flying}}<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Gengar|Ash Gengar JNM.png|size=x150px|ghost|poison}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Lucario|Ash Lucario JNM.png|fighting|steel|size=x150px|fir=Egg|mid=Riolu}}<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Sirfetch'd|Ash Sirfetch'd JNM.png|size=x150px|fighting|fir=Farfetch'd}}<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Dracovish|Ash Dracovish JNM.png|size=x150px|water|dragon}}<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
=====Traveling with=====<br />
{| width="50%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|479Rotom-Phone.png|electric|ghost|size=100px|link=Rotom Phone}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=====With Professor Oak=====<br />
<!--Listed in order of appearance in the manga adaptation--><br />
{| width="80%"<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Pokémon JNM.png|fire|flying}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Pokémon JNM20.png|size=100px|grass|poison}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Ash Muk JNM.png|size=100px|poison}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros JNM.png|Normal|disp=Tauros (×30)}} ♂<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Pokémon JNM20.png|size=100px|Normal}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Ash Bayleef Corphish Krookodile JNM.png|Grass}} ♀<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Quilava|Ash Pokémon JNM20.png|size=100px|Fire}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Pokémon JNM20.png|size=100px|Water}} ♂<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Bayleef Corphish Krookodile JNM.png|Water}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Infernape|Ash Infernape JNM.png|size=100px|fire|fighting}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Oshawott|Ash Pokémon JNM20.png|size=100px|water}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pignite|Ash Pokémon JNM20.png|size=100px|fire|fighting}} ♂<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Krookodile|Ash Bayleef Corphish Krookodile JNM.png|ground|dark}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Talonflame|Ash Pokémon JNM20.png|size=100px|fire|flying}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=====At the Cerise Laboratory=====<br />
{| width="80%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Mr. Mime|Ash Mimey JNM.png|size=100px|psychic|fairy|link=Mimey}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=====Flashback=====<br />
{| width="80%"<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Greninja|Ash Pokémon SSM.png|water|dark|disp=Greninja ↔ Ash-Greninja}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Rowlet|Ash Pokémon SSM.png|grass|flying}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lycanroc|Ash Pokémon SSM.png|rock}}<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Achievements====<br />
=====Badges=====<br />
* {{Badge|Thunder}} (prior to ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]'')<br />
<br />
=====World Coronation Series=====<br />
'''Current rank'''<br />
* '''Normal Class:''' (as of ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]'')<br />
* '''Great Class:''' (as of ''[[JNM11|Solitary and Menacing!]]'')<br />
* '''Ultra Class:''' (as of [[JNM19]])<br />
<br />
===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===<br />
[[File:Ash Ketchum PDP.png|thumb|150px|Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}]]<br />
Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} appear as main characters alongside {{an|Dawn}} and her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}, an adaptation of the anime based on ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''. However, instead of following the plot of the series, this manga follows Ash and Dawn going through various experiences with the Pokémon they encounter while traveling.<br />
<br />
====Pokémon====<br />
=====On hand=====<br />
{|align="left" width="75%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu PDP.png|Electric}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Grotle|Ash Grotle PDP.png|Grass|fir=Turtwig}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Staravia|Ash Staravia PDP.png|Normal|Flying}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Chimchar|Ash Chimchar PDP.png|Fire}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Dawn Buizel PDP.png|Water}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor PDP.png|Ground|Flying}}<br />
|}<br />
{{left clear}}<br />
<br />
=====Traded away=====<br />
{|align="left" width="25%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Aipom|Ash Aipom PDP.png|Normal|link=Dawn's Ambipom}} ♀<br />
|}<br />
{{left clear}}<br />
<br />
=====Temporary=====<br />
{|align="left" width="25%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Piplup|Dawn Piplup PDP.png|Water}} ♂<br />
|}<br />
{{left clear}}<br />
<br />
===Pokémon Newspaper Strip===<br />
[[File:Newspaper first panel.png|thumb|200px|Ash in the Pokémon Newspaper Strip]]<br />
{{main|Ash Ketchum (Pokémon Newspaper Strip)}}<br />
Ash is one of the main characters of the [[Pokémon Newspaper Strip]].<br />
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<br />
==In the TCG==<br />
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Ash or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].<br />
<br />
{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pokémon|Lightning|char=yes}}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
[[File:Ash hat OS concept art.jpg|thumb|200px|Concept art of Ash's hat from the original series]]<br />
[[File:Ash Dewgong Drawing.png|thumb|200px|Ash's drawing of a Dewgong]]<br />
* [[Ash's hat]] in the [[original series]] was similar to {{ga|Red}}'s hat in his original design from {{game|Red and Green|s}} before undergoing several changes until the final design.<br />
* Ash originally wanted a {{p|Squirtle}} to be his [[starter Pokémon]], but {{an|Professor Oak}} told him it was taken by a [[Gary Oak|Trainer who was not late]].<br />
* Ash has never officially {{pkmn2|caught}} a female-only Pokémon or a [[Legendary Pokémon]].<br />
* Ash has caught at least one of the [[starter Pokémon]] of every [[region]] except [[Galar]].<br />
* Ash has caught at least one {{type|Flying}} Pokémon in every [[series]].<br />
** However, he has never caught a Flying-type Pokémon introduced in the [[Generation VIII]] games.<br />
* As of ''[[JN016|A Chilling Curse!]]'', Ash has caught at least one Pokémon belonging to all eighteen [[type]]s (this includes Pokémon he owns or has owned that have been retroactively made {{type|Fairy}}).<br />
** Also, as of ''[[JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!]]'', he has used at least one [[move]] of every type with his Pokémon.<br />
* Ash's favorite move is {{m|Thunderbolt}}, as revealed by himself in ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]''.<br />
* According to [[Takeshi Shudō]]'s {{pkmn|anime}} novelizations, Ash's birthday is exactly 10 years, 10 months, and 10 days before the day he began his [[Pokémon journey]]. However, in ''[[JN030|Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!]]'', {{Delia}} states that Ash started his journey on his tenth birthday.<br />
* Ash is still considered a 10-year-old in promotional materials and in main series episodes as recent as ''[[JN067|Sleuths for Truth!]]'', despite at least a year having been implied to have passed between ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'' and ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]''.<br />
** [[Kunihiko Yuyama]], creative supervisor for ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' and executive director for prior series, has stated in a interview with {{wp|Daniel Arsham}} in ''Arsham's Pokédex'', a collection of Pokémon-related artwork, that Ash does not age because the anime is set in an endless early summer.<br />
* When [[Veronica Taylor]] was interviewed in the documentary "Adventures in Voice Acting", she stated that during her audition for the role of Ash, he was known as Casey at the time. This name would later be given to a {{an|Casey|recurring character from Johto}}.<br />
* Ash can {{wp|drawing|draw}}, as shown in ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]'' when he drew a {{p|Dewgong}}. However, his drawing was insulted by [[Angie]].<br />
* Ash has been shown to be a good climber at various points in the anime, such as in ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', ''Climbing the Walls'', and ''[[SM075|Some Kind of Laziness!]]'', to the point of {{an|Misty}} saying "He climbs like a {{p|Mankey}}" in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', and {{an|Brock}} calling him a "human {{p|Aipom}}" in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.<br />
* Ash has lost once to every {{type|Normal}} [[Gym Leader]] he has met. Out of the four Normal-type Gym Leaders he has battled against, [[Cheren]] is the only one against whom Ash has never won.<br />
* The only region where Ash didn't lose any official Gym battles is the [[Orange Archipelago]].<br />
** Also, Ash did not lose any official trials in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', although he has lost to [[Nanu]] in an [[SM074|unofficial battle]].<br />
* Ever since facing [[Wattson]] in ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'', Ash has not won a Gym [[Badge]] in the same episode in which he meets the [[Gym Leader]].<br />
* If only {{pkmn|Trainer}} battles are counted, as of [[JN122]], Ash is on his longest winning streak to date, totaling over 70 episodes, having last lost to [[Rinto]] in ''[[JN051|Trials of a Budding Master!]]''.<br />
** If not, as all of his eligible Pokémon were defeated in a {{DL|Raid Battle (GO)|In the anime|Raid Battle}} against an {{p|Articuno}} in ''[[JN102|Battling in the Freezing Raid!]]'', the longest period Ash has been on a winning streak is exactly 70 episodes, going from ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]'' to ''[[XY106|A Meeting of Two Journeys!]]''.<br />
* Ash has defeated more regional {{pkmn|Champion}}s onscreen in the anime than any other Trainer, having won against {{an|Iris}}, {{an|Steven}}, {{an|Cynthia}}, and {{an|Leon}}.<br />
** Additionally, he has also defeated [[Wallace]], the former Hoenn Champion.<br />
* Ash shares at least one Pokémon of the same evolutionary family with one of his rivals in each series.<br />
* ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]'' and [[JN133]] are the only main series episodes during his time as a protagonist to not feature Ash in any capacity.<br />
* In promotional material for the [[Manalo Conference]], Ash was given the title of (Japanese: ゼンリョクチャレンジャ ''Full-force challenger'').<br />
* [[National Ash Ketchum Day]] is celebrated every September 15, the anniversary of Ash's first [[Pokémon League Conference]] [[SM139|victory]], first being celebrated on said victory's first-year anniversary in 2020.<br />
* Ash's height is around 4'7" (140 cm).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210219050737/https://pokemonday.pokemon.co.jp/tips/065/ Japanese Pokémon Day website tip #65] (Archived)</ref><br />
* In the [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]] episode ''[[TW01|Letter]]'', a Trainer who bears a resemblance to Ash can be seen at the entrance to [[Wyndon Stadium]] with a {{p|Pikachu}}.<br />
* In the anime, Ash is the first and, so far, only Trainer:<br />
** With a known [[hometown]] to not be native to any of the regions he is the Champion of.<br />
** With access to [[Z-Move]]s, [[Dynamax]]/[[Gigantamax]], and [[Mega Evolution]] at the same time.<br />
*** Who has used more than one of those in a single battle.<br />
** Shown to have won two of the same Gym Badge, as he's earned a {{badge|Rain}} from both [[Juan]] and Wallace.<br />
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==Names==<br />
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background:#{{X color light}}; border:3px solid #{{HP color light}}"<br />
! Language<br />
! Name<br />
! Origin<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
|Japanese<br />
| サトシ ''Satoshi''<br />
| From 智 ''chi'' (wisdom; reason) which can be read as ''Satoshi'' if a name; named after [[Satoshi Tajiri]].<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
|<ab><br />
English<br />
Portuguese, Hindi,<br />
Tamil,<br />
Telugu, Italian<br />
German, Malay<br />
Spanish, Turkish<br />
</ab><br />
| Ash Ketchum<br />
| Ketchum sounds similar to ''catch 'em''. First name can be found in Japanese name, S'''a'''to'''sh'''i. Also, Ash is a default name for {{ga|Red}} in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. {{wp|Fraxinus|Ash tree}}s are suggested as another explanation as well.<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
|European French<br />
| Sacha Ketchum<br />
| Similar to ''Ash''.<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
|Canadian French<br />
| Ash Ketchum (pre-2010) <br> Sacha Ketchum (2014-)<br />
| Same as English name.<br>Same as European French name.<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
|Korean<br />
| 한지우 ''Han Jiu''<br />
| 지 ''ji'' is from 智 ''Satoshi''. Alternatively, 지우 (知友) ''jiu'' can mean "close friend".<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})<br />
| 小智 ''Xiǎo Zhì''<br />
|Diminutive nickname derived from 田尻智, [[Satoshi Tajiri]].<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})<br />
| 小智 ''Síu Ji''<br />
| Same as Mandarin name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Arabic<br />
| أش كيتشوم ''Ash Ketshum''<br />
| From English Name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Bulgarian<br />
| Аш Кечъм ''Ash Kechum''<br />
| From English name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Icelandic<br />
| Ash Ketchum{{tt|*|spoken name}}<br>Askur Ketchum{{tt|*|subtitles}}<br />
| Same as English name<br>Askur literally means ash. Similar to English name.<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
|Indonesian<br />
| Ali (Kanto saga)<br>Satoshi (Johto saga - Pokémon the Series: XY)<br>Ash Ketchum ([[M20]] - present)<br />
| Originally from Arabic names that mean "high" or "exalted". Slightly similar to ''Ash''.<br>Same as his Japanese name<br>Same as his English name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
|Lithuanian<br />
| Ešas Kečiumas<br />
| From English name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
|Russian<br />
| Эш Кетчум ''Esh Ketchum''<br />
| Transcription of his English name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
|Thai<br />
| ซาโตชิ<br>''Satoshi''<br />
| Same as his Japanese name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Ukrainian<br />
| Еш ''Esh''<br />
| Transcription of English name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
|Vietnamese<br />
| Satoshi<br>Ash Ketchum (in early promotions)<br />
| Same as his Japanese name<br>Same as his English name<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
* [[Ashley]]<br />
* [[Ashachu]]<br />
* [[Mirror Ash]]<br />
* [[Alternate World Ash]]<br />
* [[National Ash Ketchum Day]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Ash}}<br />
* [[a:Category:Ash Ketchum|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*{{wp|Ash Ketchum|Article on Wikipedia}}<br />
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[[zh:小智（动画）]]</div>Panky..https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Ash_Ketchum&diff=3644862Ash Ketchum2023-01-08T04:05:38Z<p>Panky..: /* Pokémon */ Thought I'd place it under a tier of more importance, given that Anipoke considers Larvitar and Nebby as Ash's Pokemon.</p>
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'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of the [[Pokémon anime]] from the [[original series]] to ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''. He is also the main character of various {{pkmn|manga}} based on the anime, including [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], [[Ash & Pikachu]], and {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}.<br />
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He is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] from [[Pallet Town]] whose goal is to become a [[Pokémon Master]]. His [[starter Pokémon]] was a {{AP|Pikachu}} that he received from {{an|Professor Oak}} after arriving late at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his laboratory]]. On his {{pkmn|journey}}s around the [[Pokémon world]], he's been accompanied by {{ashfr|a multitude of close friends}}. In ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', he becomes the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Alola]] [[region]]'s [[Alola League|Pokémon League]]. In ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'', he becomes the new Monarch of the [[World Coronation Series|Pokémon World Coronation Series]].<br />
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He shares his Japanese name with the creator of the [[Pokémon]] franchise, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. His English surname is a pun of the English motto, "[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]."<br />
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==In the anime==<br />
===History===<br />
====Pre-series====<br />
[[File:Younger Ash XY.png|thumb|250px|Young Ash]]<br />
In ''[[XY121|Seeing the Forest for the Trees!]]'', Ash remembered getting lost in a forest while looking for {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He brought some [[wild Pokémon]] out of the rain and found them some shelter in a tree trunk. Ash's happiness about that moment made him think about how much he wanted to become a [[Pokémon Trainer]].<br />
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[[JN001|At the age of six]], Ash learned that {{an|Professor Oak}} would be holding a Pokémon Summer Camp, and eagerly asked his mother {{Delia}} if he could attend. Seeing her son's enthusiasm, she signed him up but also told him that she had things to do outside of home during the day the camp would take place, so he would have to get himself there in time on his own. Unfortunately for Ash, he ended up breaking his alarm clock in his sleep and overslept, missing the camp.<br />
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[[XY007|Later]], Ash managed to attend another one of Professor Oak's Pokémon Summer Camps. One day, another camper named {{an|Serena}} got lost in the forest and wounded her leg after getting startled by a {{p|Poliwag}}. Ash, who was looking for the Poliwag, came to her rescue and wrapped a handkerchief around the wounded knee to brace it. He then helped her up and guided her out of the forest.<br />
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In ''[[EP269|The Ties That Bind]]'', Ash recalled a day when he was about to start his [[Pokémon journey]]. He and [[Gary Oak]] both fished out an old, rusty {{i|Poké Ball}}, which snagged on both their lines. After arguing about who would keep it, they broke it in two, each keeping one half as a reminder of that day.<br />
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====[[Original series]]====<br />
[[File:Ash fleeing Spearow.png|thumb|220px|left|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]]<br />
In ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash began his journey at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn, rash, and amateur [[Pokémon Trainer]]. He was forced to accept a [[Obedience|stubborn]] {{AP|Pikachu}} from Professor Oak as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his safety to keep it safe, the two of them formed an [[Friendship|extremely strong bond]] that has been noticed and remarked upon by many characters in the anime. This unbreakable friendship would set his course for the future.<br />
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In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', {{an|Misty}} told off Ash after she found her bike Ash had "borrowed" to save Pikachu with was wrecked. At the end of the episode, {{TRT}} made it their primary objective to steal Pikachu after witnessing Pikachu's power. Misty continued following Ash as he headed for [[Pewter City]], telling him in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'' that she would continue following him until she was paid back for the bike.<br />
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Ash {{pkmn2|caught}} his first Pokémon, a {{AP|Caterpie}}, in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]''.<br />
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In ''Showdown in Pewter City'', Ash decided to compete in the [[Indigo League|Pokémon League]] regional championships by earning [[Badge]]s from [[Gym Leader]]s across the [[Kanto]] region. Ash fought {{an|Brock}}, the {{gy|Pewter}} Gym Leader, in a [[Pokémon battle]] and lost easily. During his [[rematch]], Ash nearly defeated Brock but refused to give the final blow due to the intervention of Brock's {{brocksib|younger siblings}}. Touched by Ash's kindness to Pokémon and with the return of his estranged father, {{ka|Flint}}, Brock decided to go with Ash and pursue his dream of being the world's best {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} and gave Ash the {{Badge|Boulder}}.<br />
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In ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'', Ash reached the [[Cerulean Gym]] and was shocked to learn that Misty was one of its Gym Leaders. Though the match was interrupted when Team Rocket tried to steal the Pokémon from the Gym, [[The Sensational Sisters|Misty's sisters]] awarded Ash a {{Badge|Cascade}} when Pikachu saved the [[Gym]] with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}. He continued his journey with Misty, who had dreams of becoming the world's greatest {{t|Water}} Pokémon Master.<br />
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In ''[[EP011|Charmander – The Stray Pokémon]]'', Ash and friends discovered a {{AP|Charmander}} that had been left in the rain by its former trainer, [[Damian]]. Brock carried Charmander to the [[Pokémon Center]], while Ash held his coat over the Charmander's tail flame to keep it lit. After Charmander saved Pikachu from being taken by Team Rocket, Ash caught it.<br />
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Every time he thought he was doing well, Ash would somehow cross paths with his childhood [[rival]], Gary. Gary and Professor Oak reminded Ash that he was always a step behind Gary. In ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'', Professor Oak told Ash that Gary had caught 45 Pokémon at a point when Ash only had seven.<br />
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In ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'', Ash and his friends were swept away onto [[Pokémon Land]], located on the [[Island of the Giant Pokémon]], after a group of {{p|Gyarados}} triggered a cyclone using {{m|Dragon Rage}}. Four of Ash's Pokémon, including Pikachu, had gone missing during the chaos, but they found their way back to him the following day. Ash and the others took a ferry back to the mainland from ''[[EP019|Tentacool & Tentacruel]]'' to ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]''.<br />
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Many of Ash's first Gym Badges were given to him merely out of gratitude for his assistance, rather than claiming an actual victory in battle over the Gym Leaders. Of the first five Gym Badges that had been given to Ash in Kanto, only [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{Badge|Thunder}} in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'' was earned from a victory in battle.<br />
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Ash's troubles were not made any easier when his Charmander, after evolving into a Charmeleon, and then a Charizard, grew too powerful and refused to listen to him until [[EP105|Ash could prove himself]].<br />
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Over time, Ash's dedication to his goal paid off. After earning his first eight Badges, Ash went on to compete in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]], advancing to the fifth round - one further than Gary - and ending up in the Top 16, his defeat coming in the form of his Charizard refusing to battle for him.<br />
[[File:Ash Orange League Hall of Fame.png|thumb|220px|Ash in the Orange League [[Hall of Fame]]]]<br />
Following Ash's defeat in the Indigo League, Professor Oak asked him to travel to [[Valencia Island]] in the [[Orange Archipelago]] to retrieve the [[GS Ball]] from a [[Pokémon Professor]] named {{prof|Ivy}}. While in the Orange Archipelago, Ash learned of the Orange Crew, an elite group of Trainers not unlike Gym Leaders, that provided challenges for Trainers to overcome in the [[Orange League]]. After Brock decided to stay with Professor Ivy and help her with her work, Ash and Misty were joined by an enthusiastic [[Pokémon watcher]] named [[Tracey Sketchit]]. Ash, Misty, and Tracey traversed the Orange Islands on the back of a lost {{AP|Lapras}}. Ash caught the Lapras during this time. He eventually defeated the four members of the Orange Crew and finally won the Orange League by triumphing over the [[Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader]], {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}. Before leaving the Orange Archipelago, Ash managed to find his Lapras's pod and {{pkmn2|released}} it back into the wild.<br />
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Upon returning to Pallet Town, Ash discovered that Brock had returned due to some unknown incident that left the aspiring Pokémon Breeder in dread of even hearing Professor Ivy's name. Meanwhile, Tracey stayed at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] as Professor Oak's assistant, and Brock rejoined Ash and Misty. After his victory in the Orange League, Ash encountered Gary again, and after being defeated in a one-on-one battle, he learned that his rival had been training hard to participate in the [[Silver Conference]] in [[Johto]].<br />
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Excited at the prospect of meeting new Pokémon and facing Gary again, Ash and {{ashfr|friends}} left for the Johto [[region]] to collect eight Badges from the Gym Leaders in the Johto region and compete in the [[Johto League]]. Much like his travels through Kanto, Ash, Misty, and Brock impacted the many people and Pokémon they met along the way (one of them being [[Kurt]], to whom Ash delivered the GS Ball).<br />
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In ''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]'', Ash competed in the [[Grass Tournament]] with {{AP|Bulbasaur}}. He lost in the final round to [[Ephraim]]'s {{p|Skiploom}}.<br />
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Ash, along with Misty, competed in the [[Whirl Cup]] in the [[Whirl Islands]], with Ash placing in the Top 16. He was defeated by Misty in a 2-on-2; Misty ended up losing in the next round. Ash, along with [[Ritchie]], then helped save {{jo|Silver}}, a child {{p|Lugia}}, and its parent, from the evil machinations of Team Rocket.<br />
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Ash encountered Gary occasionally in Johto, and, while they were still rivals, Gary seemed to view Ash with slightly more respect than before. Ash's growth of character was evident throughout this story arc as he continued to think more and more about his Pokémon and less and less about himself. After earning eight Johto Gym Badges, Ash entered the Silver Conference with Gary. Finally, the two rivals battled in the tournament in a [[Full Battle]]. Although it was a close battle, Ash emerged victorious against his rival for the first time in his career as a Pokémon Trainer, marking one of the biggest turning points in said career. After the battle, Gary and Ash departed on good terms with each other, finally overcoming their boyhood animosity and recognizing each other as equals. Ash's journey through Kanto and Johto came to an end when he was forced to split up with Brock and Misty when the two of them received messages to return home.<br />
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====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''====<br />
[[File:Ash and friends AG.png|thumb|left|220px|Ash with his ''Ruby and Sapphire'' traveling companions]]<br />
After hearing about a distant region called [[Hoenn]] from {{jo|Harrison}}, the opponent he lost to in the Silver Conference, Ash decided to journey there and take only Pikachu with him this time. In Hoenn, Ash met a girl named {{an|May}} and her brother, [[Max]], who he later learned were [[Petalburg Gym]] {{FB|Gym|Leader}} [[Norman]]'s children, and both of whom decided to join Ash on his travels. Shortly after the three companions left [[Petalburg City]], Brock rejoined the group when he saved them from a flock of angry {{p|Taillow}} and their {{AP|leader|Taillow}}. From that point onward, Ash journeyed through Hoenn with one old friend and two new friends, collecting Gym Badges in much the same fashion as before. Once May set her sights on becoming a [[Top Coordinator]], Ash supported her whenever he could while maintaining his focus on winning Badges. During these journeys, Ash and his friends ended up being entwined in the plots of the region's two rivaling [[villainous team]]s, [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]], with Pikachu actually getting possessed by {{DL|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)|Groudon}} in the summit of their conflict. Thanks to {{TRT}}'s unintentional help, they helped save the entire Hoenn region.<br />
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While Ash had no major recurring rival in Hoenn, he did encounter certain Trainers multiple times and formed friendly rivalries with them. One such friend was [[Morrison]], who was very similar to and just as competitive as Ash and was first introduced close to the end of the group's travels in Hoenn. Just like the Indigo Plateau and Silver Conferences, Ash did not win the [[Ever Grande Conference]], but he came very close before losing to {{ho|Tyson}}, who went on to win the tournament. After parting ways with May, Max, and Brock, Ash returned to Pallet Town. As he passed through [[Viridian City]] on his way back home, he met [[Scott]] and [[Agatha]] and learned about the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} in Kanto. He decided to take on the Battle Frontier and was surprised but happy to learn that Brock, May, and Max would join him on this adventure as well. Eventually, Ash conquered the seven [[Frontier Brain]]s and was offered the opportunity to become a Frontier Brain himself, but declined in favor of continuing his Pokémon journey.<br />
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====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====<br />
[[File:Ash arriving in Sinnoh.png|thumb|220px|Ash arriving in Sinnoh]]<br />
Following Ash's victory over the Battle Frontier, May set her sights on [[Pokémon Contest]]s in the Johto region and traveled there while Max returned home to Petalburg City in Hoenn. After encountering and battling his old rival, Gary (who has now become a Pokémon researcher), and learning of a new region with new Pokémon, Ash decided to leave for the [[Sinnoh]] region to earn the Gym Badges available there. Like before, he took only Pikachu with him at first but brought his {{AP|Aipom}} along when she snuck onto the ship Ash was leaving on. While Brock did not directly accompany Ash to Sinnoh, he did meet with him while there and traveled with him through Sinnoh as he had for Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn. This time, they were accompanied by another aspiring [[Pokémon Coordinator]] named {{an|Dawn}}. Ash enthusiastically supported Dawn in her endeavors to become a Top Coordinator. Unlike May, he watched all of Dawn's Contests without being distracted by the need to train. Just as he supported Dawn in her Contests, she supported him in his Gym battles. She would even go as far as dressing up as a cheerleader with her Pokémon sometimes and cheer for him.<br />
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While traveling through Sinnoh, Ash formed a heated rivalry with a Trainer named [[Paul]]. Throughout Ash's journey, Paul would constantly put him down and the two often argued over their nearly opposite training styles. While Paul was harsh, distant, and sometimes plain cruel to his Pokémon, Ash insisted that the best way to raise Pokémon was through patience, caring, and friendship. Their rivalry came to a head after they competed in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition|Tournament]] together, when Paul released his {{AP|Chimchar}} after it failed to meet his expectations. Ash then decided to take in the Chimp Pokémon and promised to make it strong using his philosophy. Although Ash always considered himself on par with him, Paul would often come out the better in their battles as his Pokémon were very powerful, due to him only keeping Pokémon that were naturally really strong. Ash's Pokémon, though they grew under his command and became strong in their own right, could not yet equal those of Paul's. Later events would soon lead to a particularly crushing defeat at [[Lake Acuity]] for Ash, losing a Full Battle while only knocking out two of Paul's Pokémon in return, this being Ash's heaviest loss in any battle up to that point. Following the defeat, Ash acknowledged that he had to take Paul more seriously and cautiously in the future.<br />
[[File:Ash Wallace Cup.png|thumb|left|220px|Ash in the Wallace Cup]]<br />
[[File:Hearthome Collection Ash.png|thumb|220px|Ash in the Hearthome Collection]]<br />
While in Sinnoh, Ash competed in two official Pokémon Contests, once in [[Jubilife City]] and a second time in the [[Wallace Cup]] upon [[Wallace]]'s recommendation. He also competed against several [[Pokémon Stylist]]s in the [[Hearthome Collection]] fashion show in ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'', where he ended up in third place, winning the Unique Award for his original performance.<br />
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As Ash and his friends journeyed through Sinnoh, they ended up becoming heavily involved with legends of Sinnoh, with Ash being personally chosen by {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Azelf}} of the [[lake guardians]]. Along with {{an|Cynthia}}, [[Looker]] and Team Rocket, they faced off against Pokémon Hunter [[J]] as well as the evil [[Team Galactic]]. Thanks to their efforts, the Sinnoh region was spared from [[Cyrus]]'s insane scheme.<br />
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Ash eventually obtained all of the Sinnoh Gym Badges he needed to enter Sinnoh's [[Pokémon League Conference]]. During his battles in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], he managed to advance to the Top 4. For the second time since meeting Paul (the first being in a [[PokéRinger]] tournament during which Ash's {{p|Staravia}} evolved into a {{AP|Staraptor}} and defeated Paul's {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}), Ash managed to defeat his bitter rival, notably using Paul's discarded {{p|Chimchar}}, now an {{p|Infernape}}, to deal the finishing blow. This confirmed Ash's beliefs in how to raise Pokémon, showing that though he took his time and raised his Pokémon with care and friendship they achieved the same results as Paul's methods. This caused Paul to finally acknowledge Ash as a Trainer of some merit, thus ending their arguments. Ash later fought against {{si|Tobias}}, becoming the only known Trainer to defeat his {{p|Darkrai}}. Although Ash ultimately lost the battle at the same magnitude as his loss to Paul at Lake Acuity, he was not overly upset as he was closer to his Pokémon than ever before. At the conclusion of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', Ash, Dawn, and Brock split up and went their separate ways, with Brock confirming that he would not be joining Ash on his later travels as he decided to pursue his new dream of being a Pokémon doctor.<br />
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====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''====<br />
In ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', Ash traveled with Delia and Professor Oak on a trip to the [[Unova]] region. After losing in a battle to [[Trip]] and seeing the power of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Zekrom}}, Ash became interested in traveling Unova to meet new Pokémon, as well as new friends. In Unova, he brought along only his Pikachu as he did in Hoenn.<br />
[[File:BW040.png|thumb|250px|Ash facing [[Georgia]] in the Club Battle tournament]]<br />
Soon after he started his journey, Ash met {{an|Iris}}, a wild girl who is (as he later learns) a possible successor of the [[Opelucid Gym]] and wishes to be a {{t|Dragon}} Master, and {{an|Cilan}}, one of the [[Striaton Gym]] Leaders, who aspires to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Connoisseur]]. After Ash earns their interest by telling Iris of his encounter with Zekrom and battling Cilan for the Trio Badge, the three decide to travel together. During his time in Unova, along with his quest for the Badges, the three friends also competed in the local competitions [[Club Battle]], [[Clubsplosion]], and [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]]. Despite battling quite well, Ash failed to win any of the tournaments and managed to be the runner-up of two of the three. Despite these mishaps, he was not upset to see his friends win the competitions instead of him.<br />
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As they journeyed, Ash and friends ended up again being caught up in Team Rocket's new plot, which was personally being supervised by Giovanni. This time, Team Rocket planned to take over the world using a {{an|Meloetta}} that Ash befriended to unleash the power of the {{an|Forces of Nature}}. Thanks to Cynthia and [[Ridley]], Ash and his friends managed to thwart Team Rocket's evil plot.<br />
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After managing to obtain eight Unova Gym Badges, Ash was allowed to participate in the [[Vertress Conference]] along with his current and some new rivals. In the preliminary round, Ash battled Trip one-on-one, defeating him for the first time and ending their rivalry. Ash also defeated his friend and rival, [[Stephan]], in the tournament. He then battled one of his newer rivals, {{un|Cameron}}, where he lost in ''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'', ending in the Top 8 of the Vertress Conference.<br />
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After the Conference, the three friends decided to check out some ruins that [[Professor Juniper]]'s father, [[Cedric Juniper]] discovered, and on the way, they met with a strange young man named {{an|N}}. They soon became entwined in the plots of [[Ghetsis]], [[Colress]], and [[Team Plasma]] as they sought to take over the world using {{p|Reshiram}}'s power. Ash and his friends, along with Looker, the Team Rocket trio, Professor Cedric, as well as N, [[Anthea and Concordia]], managed to foil Plasma's evil scheme.<br />
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As their adventures started coming to a close, Ash and his friends decided to take the long way back to Kanto by sailing on a series of luxury liners through a chain of islands called the [[Decolore Islands]]. On the way, Ash met [[Alexa]], a Pokémon Journalist, from whom he learned of the [[Kalos]] region. Soon after they reach Kanto, Ash split up with Iris and Cilan, who wished to go in separate directions to follow their dreams.<br />
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====''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''====<br />
[[File:Baron Ash.png|thumb|220px|left|Ash as a {{tc|Baron}} at the [[Battle Chateau]]]]<br />
In ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', Ash arrived at the Kalos region with Alexa, first visiting [[Lumiose City]], where he parted ways with the journalist and tried to challenge the [[Lumiose Gym]] at Prism Tower. He was forcibly ejected from the tower when the computerized security system, later revealed to be the [[Clembot]], found out that he didn't have any Kalos Badges. He was rescued by {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}}.<br />
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Ash brought an injured {{AP|Froakie}} to {{an|Professor Sycamore}}, who told Ash about an additional stage of Pokémon evolution he was researching called [[Mega Evolution]]. Assisted by Pikachu and Froakie, Ash calmed down an angry {{p|Garchomp}} belonging to Sycamore that was attacking Lumiose City. Ash saw a Mega Evolved Pokémon for the first time when a Mega {{p|Blaziken}} saved him and Pikachu from falling off of Prism Tower. Froakie then allowed itself to be captured by Ash, and Clemont and Bonnie started to travel with Ash.<br />
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Ash won his first Kalos Badge, the {{badge|Bug}}, after defeating the {{ci|Santalune}} [[Santalune Gym|Gym]] Leader, [[Viola]]. The group was joined by Serena, who still remembered Ash rescuing her in her childhood and decided to start her journey to reunite with him, although he initially did not remember the two of them meeting. Ash and Serena learn that Clemont was the Lumiose Gym Leader, who was exiled from his Gym by his own invention. They help Clemont face Clembot, and after the issue was resolved, the two boys promised to battle after Ash fulfilled the original conditions set by Clembot (even if it was no longer necessary), to earn four Badges. With that, the group set off on their journey again. During their travels, they occasionally met the ninja boy [[Sanpei]], whose presence always led to progress in Froakie's (and later {{p|Frogadier}}'s and {{p|Greninja}}'s) strength.<br />
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Ash briefly traveled with the {{gy|Shalour}} Gym Leader {{an|Korrina}} to discover more about Mega Evolution and [[Mega Stone]]s.<br />
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Ash and his friends later attended Professor Sycamore's [[Pokémon Summer Camp]], where they met the trio of {{an|Shauna}}, {{an|Tierno}}, and {{an|Trevor}}, with whom the group started a friendly rivalry with. In Ash's case, his rivalry would mainly be with Trevor and Tierno as Serena and Shauna pursued [[Pokémon Showcase]]s.<br />
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During their journey, Ash caught a lost and traumatized {{p|Goomy}}, which he raised into a {{p|Sliggoo}}, and later, a powerful {{AP|Goodra}}. After earning his fourth Gym Badge, Ash eventually faced Clemont in their promised Gym Battle, and won with Goodra's help, gaining his fifth Badge. Later, Ash and friends came across Goodra's [[Kalos Route 14|old home]], where they discovered it was taken over by a {{an|Florges}} and her companions. After saving Goodra's swamp from Team Rocket while simultaneously solving the issue concerning Florges, Ash left Goodra in the wetlands so it could act as the protector of its swamp and the Pokémon living in it. Some time afterward, when Ash reached [[Laverre City]] to challenge the [[Laverre Gym|Gym]], he made a new rival in [[Sawyer]], a novice trainer hailing from Hoenn. Along the way, Ash would also support Serena in her quest to become Kalos Queen and gave her some helpful advice when she eventually lost, telling her that losing is simply another step towards victory.<br />
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Later in their journeys, Ash and friends reached [[Anistar City]] and, together with Professor Sycamore, they met the Gym Leader, [[Olympia]]. She revealed his Frogadier's past as a Froakie from before meeting Ash and a glimpse of Frogadier's, his friend's, Sycamore's, Team Rocket's, and his fate, indicating that they would all play a vital role in Kalos's future. Ash challenged her to a [[Double Battle]], which he won using Frogadier and {{AP|Talonflame}}.<br />
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Shortly after, the group came across a mysterious Pokémon, dubbed [[Squishy]] by Bonnie, who was being pursued relentlessly by the villainous team [[Team Flare]], prompting the group to put it under their protective custody. Some time afterward, Ash and his friends got involved in a conflict in Sanpei's [[Ninja Village|hometown]], which led to Frogadier evolving into Greninja, as well as achieving [[Bond Phenomenon]] for the first time. During another confrontation with Team Flare in [[Terminus Cave]], Ash learned Bond Phenomenon came at a cost, as he was able to share Greninja's senses, but also share its pain.<br />
[[File:Ash and Greninja Bond Phenomenon.png|thumb|250px|Ash and Greninja activating the Bond Phenomenon]]<br />
Later on, Ash met up with [[Alain]], who became intrigued by Greninja's Bond Phenomenon and requested to battle Ash. Ash put up a decent fight but eventually lost. After his loss against Alain, Ash and Greninja began training to perfect Greninja's new form. Ash and Greninja later had a rematch with Alain and a battle against Diantha, during the latter Greninja even managed to reach its final Ash-Greninja form. Despite their training, the two were unsuccessful to master the transformation as Ash passed out during both battles from exhaustion from using the form.<br />
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After losing a rematch with Sawyer, in which Greninja even failed to transform, Ash began feeling doubtful of his ability to master the transformation. His confidence was shaken further after brutally losing to the [[Snowbelle Gym]] Leader [[Wulfric]] in a battle where all three of his Pokémon were unable to bring down Wulfric's second Pokémon, {{p|Avalugg}}. After seeing how badly Greninja got hurt during their battle and blaming himself for the loss, a depressed Ash left into the [[Kalos Route 20|Winding Woods]] by himself. After an argument with Serena, Ash was able to get back to his old self. He later met up with Greninja, and while trying to save a wild {{p|Spewpa}}, the two were able to perfect Bond Phenomenon. With Greninja's Ash-Greninja form perfected, Ash was able to defeat Wulfric in a rematch, earning him his final Kalos Gym Badge and qualifying him for participation in the [[Lumiose Conference]].<br />
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After returning to Lumiose City, Ash entered the Lumiose Conference. Following several notable victories, Ash had Goodra rejoin his team for his semi-final battle against Sawyer. After a narrow victory in, Ash managed to defeat Sawyer and reach the finals of the Conference, marking his first appearance in the finals of a Pokémon League; where he would face Alain. On the night before the final battle, he and his friends learned more about the Ash-Greninja transformation. In the finals of the Lumiose Conference, Ash and Alain started a back and forth battle that eventually came down to Alain's Mega Charizard X against Ash's Greninja in its Ash-Greninja form. After a fierce battle, Greninja was defeated, causing Ash to end up as the Runner-Up of the Lumiose Conference. Ash showed great sincerity and principle following the battle, shaking Alain's hand regardless of the result.<br />
[[File:Ash and Pokémon captured.png|thumb|250px|left|Ash and his Pokémon captured by Team Flare]]<br />
During the closing ceremony of the conference, Team Flare began their final operation, using the power of the blue {{p|Zygarde}} {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Core}} [[Z2]] to cause massive roots to destroy parts of Lumiose City. Ash and his Pokémon were ultimately abducted by Team Flare and were taken captive at the top of Prism Tower, as [[Lysandre]] intended to use Ash and Greninja's Bond Phenomenon for his plans by using Team Flare's Mega Evolution energy ray to control them. However, upon hearing Pikachu's voice, Ash resisted the machine's influence, even getting Greninja to do the same thing. After talking some sense into Alain, Ash and Greninja broke free from their bindings by using Bond Phenomenon. Ash and Alain soon engaged in a battle against Lysandre, and ultimately managed to defeat him. When Ash later heard about the [[Giant Rock]], he met up with the rest to combat it. Thanks to everyone's combined effort, [[Chespie]] was saved from the Giant Rock. Squishy and Z2 ultimately destroyed the creature, before the two Zygarde left.<br />
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Following the crisis, Ash helped Alain and Serena resolve their issues and bade farewell to his rivals. Later, after dropping Goodra off at the wetlands again, the group came across [[Xerosic]], one of Team Flare's Scientists. Ash, his Greninja, and his friends and the gang were ultimately able to foil Xerosic's plans and hand him over to Officer Jenny. The group soon reunited with Squishy and Z2, who requested Greninja's help to obliterate the remaining negative energy left by Team Flare's crisis. Knowing this was for the sake of Kalos, Ash bade farewell to Greninja before Greninja left with the two Zygarde. After releasing Greninja, Ash and the gang headed back to Lumiose City to say their final goodbyes. After bidding farewell to Serena, who headed for Hoenn, Ash separated from Clemont and Bonnie as well and returned to Pallet Town.<br />
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====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''====<br />
[[File:Ash and Z-Ring.png|thumb|250px|Ash and his Z-Ring]]<br />
Ash traveled with Delia to the [[Alola]] region after [[Mimey]] won the trip via lottery. It was shown that Ash gave his Kalos Pokémon to [[Professor Oak]], who gave him and his mother a Pokémon Egg to deliver to his cousin [[Samson Oak|Samson]]. While on [[Melemele Island]], Ash stumbled upon the [[Pokémon School]], where he met {{an|Lana}}, {{an|Lillie}}, {{an|Mallow}}, {{an|Kiawe}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, Samson, and {{an|Professor Kukui}} and learned about [[Z-Ring]]s and [[Z-Move]]s. Later on, he met {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}, the [[Guardian deities|guardian]] of Melemele Island, who gave Ash a Z-Ring and an [[Electrium Z]]. With these discoveries, Ash decided to remain in Alola to study at the school and learn more about Z-Moves, living with Professor Kukui.<br />
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Later, Tapu Koko challenged Ash and Pikachu to a battle. Ash's Electrium Z broke after Ash and Pikachu used the Z-Move {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}} on Tapu Koko. Ash then decided to take on the [[island challenge]] to obtain new [[Z-Crystal]]s and prove his worth.<br />
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Ash caught several Pokémon on Melemele Island, such as his {{AP|Rowlet}}, {{AP|Rockruff}}, and {{AP|Litten}}. Ash also got a [[Normalium Z]] after his fight with {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Gumshoos}} on Melemele Island. Tapu Koko gave him a new Electrium Z after Ash won his grand trial battle with Melemele [[Island kahuna]] [[Hala]]. Also, Ash struck up a friendly rivalry with Lillie's brother {{an|Gladion}}. He then gained a [[Grassium Z]] and [[Rockium Z]] during his trial and grand trial on [[Akala Island]]. He also briefly reunited with Brock, Misty, and some of his Pokémon during a field trip to Kanto for an extracurricular activity.<br />
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One day, Ash was entrusted to take care of a {{p|Cosmog}} by {{p|Solgaleo}} and {{p|Lunala}}, which he saw in a dream. The Cosmog, nicknamed {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}} by Lillie, took a liking to Ash and frequently caused trouble with its ability to {{m|teleport}} people around. In ''[[SM050|Faba's Revenge!]]'', {{an|Faba}} kidnapped Nebby while Ash's attention was elsewhere. When Ash and Lillie learned about this, they enlisted Gladion and {{an|Lusamine}} in helping them rescue it. When the four found Faba, they also found that he successfully forced Nebby to summon a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}} from an Ultra Wormhole. After Nihilego kidnapped Lusamine and retreated into the Ultra Wormhole, Ash discovered that the incident caused Nebby to evolve into a {{p|Cosmoem}}.<br />
[[File:Ash and Z-Power Ring.png|thumb|250px|left|Ash and his Z-Power Ring]]<br />
Ash, his classmates, and Gladion then watched as the {{an|guardian deities}} helped Nebby evolve into the Legendary Pokémon Solgaleo and upgrade Ash's Z-Ring into a [[Z-Power Ring]]. With a [[Solganium Z]] he received from Nebby, Ash activated Solgaleo's Z-Move, {{m|Searing Sunraze Smash}}, and had Nebby opened up an Ultra Wormhole, allowing everyone to traverse through Ultra Space on Nebby's back. There, after Ash's Electrium Z temporarily transformed into a [[Pikashunium Z]], Ash and Pikachu used it to launch a {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. The attack defeated Nihilego, weakening it long enough for Lillie and Gladion to pull their mother free from its hold. The Pikashunium Z then reverted to an Electrium Z. With their mission finished, Lusamine was taken back through the Ultra Wormhole to the Altar of the Sunne.<br />
[[File:Ash Ultra Guardian outfit.png|thumb|250px|Ash in his Ultra Guardian uniform]]<br />
During Kukui and Burnet's wedding reception in the aftermath of the incident, Ash and his friends were invited to join an {{an|Ultra Beasts|Ultra Beast}} response task force, known as the [[Ultra Guardians]], which they all agreed to. On their first mission, Ash and his classmates were assigned to capture a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Buzzwole}} that had appeared through an Ultra Wormhole. The Ultra Guardians encountered it at [[Mahalo Trail]], where Ash eventually realized it preferred flexing to battling. As a result, Ash and Kiawe distracted it long enough for the former to throw a [[Beast Ball]] at it, successfully capturing it. Later, Buzzwole was brought to [[Melemele Meadow]], where {{an|Professor Burnet}} temporarily opened a new wormhole, allowing Buzzwole to return home.<br />
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Later, Ash encountered a {{AP|Poipole}} who seemed strangely attached to Pikachu. After a while, Poipole was confirmed to be an Ultra Beast. Ash was permitted to capture it, though he failed several times as Poipole thought the catching process was a game. After Ash helped it understand what was happening, Poipole allowed itself to be captured and was allowed to stay with the group until they could find its Ultra Wormhole and send it back.<br />
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Ash attempted to participate in the [[Ula'ula Island]] challenge, but he was rejected by [[Nanu]] and lost in an impromptu "pre-trial". Afterward, Ash decided to stay on the island and train under {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Bulu}}. This allowed him to formally participate in his island challenge, which turned out to be a battle against [[Jessie's Mimikyu]], who recently gained a [[Mimikium Z]]. Ash barely won thanks to Pikachu learning {{m|Electroweb}}, as well as being able to once again use 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. Finally, Ash participated in the grand trial, where he faced off against Nanu in a 3-on-1 battle in Nanu's favor and won, earning himself a [[Lycanium Z]].<br />
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Ash led the Ultra Guardians investigation into mysterious dark clouds that appeared over the Alola region, causing all of the adults in Alola to lose their energy and motivation. The cause was revealed to be a {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} pursuing a {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Lunala}}, which resulted in a massive battle against Necrozma. During this time, Nebby joined the fight; Necrozma possessed Lunala and then Nebby to become {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|Dawn Wings and Dusk Mane Necrozma}}, respectively; and the Ultra Guardians pursued Necrozma into [[Poipole's world]]. There, they learned about how Necrozma needed to regain its true form to release Nebby. After Ash and Gladion acquired Z-Crystals for Nebby and Lunala, the Ultra Guardians, with the help of their Pokémon, Lunala, Poipole's friends, and everyone else in Alola, shared their Z-Power with Necrozma, causing it to release Nebby. Afterward, Ash and Nebby used {{m|Searing Sunraze Smash}}, while Gladion and Lunala used {{m|Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom}} on Necrozma. The combined Z-Moves fully restored Necrozma's light, giving it the strength to become its true form, Ultra Necrozma. Afterward, the Ultra Guardians, Nebby, and Lunala traveled back to Alola through the Ultra Wormhole, while Ash said farewell to Poipole, who chose to stay behind in its world.<br />
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Later, Ash and his classmates arrived on Poni Island for their research projects for school. Ash's project was to have a grand trial battle. In ''[[SM109|A Grand Debut!]]'', Ash battled the newly-appointed island kahuna [[Hapu]] in a one-on-one battle and won. Letting Pikachu choose their reward for the completion, Ash received a [[Steelium Z]].<br />
[[File:Ash Champion.png|thumb|250px|left|Ash after winning the Manalo Conference]]<br />
Following this victory, Ash entered the first-ever [[Manalo Conference]], along with his classmates. He eventually made it to the semifinals, where he faced off against the [[Team Skull]] Boss [[Guzma]]. After a tough match, Ash was able to defeat him and advance to the finals, where he was set to face Gladion. On the night before the final battle, Ash's {{p|Meltan}} fused with {{OBP|Meltan|recurring|its fellow Meltan}}, evolving into {{AP|Melmetal}}, which Ash ended up using as his first Pokémon in the finals. The match eventually resulted in a battle between the two Trainers' {{p|Lycanroc}}, with [[Ash's Lycanroc]] eventually emerging victorious, thus earning Ash the title of Alola League {{pkmn|Champion}}.<br />
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After winning the Alola League championship, Ash was given the right to have an {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} against the Masked Royal. However, during a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Guzzlord}} invasion of the [[Manalo Stadium]], the Masked Royal's true identity as Professor Kukui was exposed. With his cover blown, Kukui decided to battle Ash as himself and make the exhibition match a Full Battle, which Ash agreed to. During the battle, Ash's Torracat was finally able to defeat its longtime rival, [[Professor Kukui's Incineroar]], and evolve into an {{AP|Incineroar}} itself. Before Kukui could send out his last Pokémon, Tapu Koko appeared and took its place in the battle. When Ash was down to his last Pokémon, Pikachu, Tapu Koko gave Kukui a [[Tapunium Z]], while Ash's Electrium Z once again transformed into a Pikashunium Z, allowing both Pokémon to unleash their signature Z-Moves. In the end, Ash's Pikachu's Z-Move proved superior and defeated Tapu Koko, ending the exhibition match in Ash's victory.<br />
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After the Manalo Conference had ended, Ash was left unsure of what to do next. However, after hearing [[Olivia]] mention how important knowing the "outside world" is, he decided to return home and start traveling around the world. After saying farewell to his classmates, Kukui, and Burnet, he boarded a plane back to Kanto, leaving all of his current [[party]] Pokémon (excluding Pikachu) under the two Professors' care.<br />
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====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====<br />
[[File:Ash and Goh.png|thumb|250px|Ash, [[Goh]], and their Pokémon]]<br />
Sometime after his return to Kanto, Ash joined Professor Oak in attending the opening of the new [[Cerise Laboratory]] in [[Vermilion City]]. During the opening ceremony, the head of the lab, [[Professor Cerise]], informed the attendees that a rare Pokémon would be appearing at the local port shortly. Ash eagerly rushed over there and found out the rare Pokémon was a Lugia. During this encounter, he also met a boy named [[Goh]], and the two shared a ride with Lugia throughout Kanto. When they later returned to the Cerise Laboratory, Professor Cerise was amazed by the information they had gathered about Lugia, and he asked them to become his [[Professors' aides|research assistants]]. They accepted the offer and were provided with their own room to stay in. Delia also left Mimey at the lab to take care of Ash while he stayed there.<br />
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[[File:Ash goal JN.png|thumb|250px|left|Ash's goal of battling Monarch Leon]]<br />
Later, Ash and Goh traveled to the [[Galar]] region to watch the finals of the [[World Coronation Series]]. The match ended in the victory of Galar's undefeated Champion {{an|Leon}}, thus making him the Monarch, the official strongest Trainer in the {{pkmn|world}}. Inspired by this, Ash decided he wanted to battle Leon himself. However, before he could challenge him, a [[Gigantamax]] {{OBP|Drednaw|recurring}} went on a rampage and started causing havoc. While Ash and Goh battled it, Pikachu ended up Gigantamaxing as well, therefore giving him enough power to defeat Drednaw. Leon, impressed by Ash's performance, accepted his challenge to a battle. Ash also received a [[Dynamax Band]] from Leon. After Ash lost, he decided to take part in the World Coronation Series as well and climb through its ranks to one day challenge Leon again.<br />
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Upon entering the World Coronation Series, Ash immediately started building up a winning streak, soon even reaching the Great Class after defeating Korrina. Ash's winning streak came to an end, however, when he encountered [[Bea]], a {{type|Fighting}} Gym Leader from Galar, who was also aiming to defeat Leon. In their two-on-two match at the [[Fighting Dojo]], Ash failed to defeat a single one of Bea's Pokémon, with her powerful {{p|Grapploct}} with its many limbs and {{m|Octolock}} proving especially troublesome. This crushing defeat caused Ash to start losing his self-confidence and led to him entering a losing streak, even resulting in him falling back into the Normal Class. This caused him to get depressed, until he was snapped back into his senses by a motivational speech from Goh. Thanks to this, he quickly fought his way back into the Great Class and challenged Bea to a rematch at the [[Cianwood Gym]], managing to tie with her this time.<br />
[[File:Ash and Dynamax Band.png|thumb|250px|Ash and his Dynamax Band]]<br />
One night, Ash's Dynamax Band began to glow. After learning about cases of Pokémon [[Dynamax]]ing in Galar outside of {{cat|Power Spots}}, Ash and Goh headed there in order to investigate. Soon after arriving in the region, Ash and Goh ended up getting separated while in the [[Slumbering Weald]], where Ash encountered {{OBP|Zacian|recurring}}, whereas Goh encountered {{OBP|Zamazenta|recurring}}. Later, Ash encountered Leon and joined him in taking care of the Dynamax Pokémon rampaging around Galar. During this quest, they ended up encountering [[Rose|Chairman Rose]] and [[Oleana]], and Ash accompanied them to dine and spend a night at [[Rose Tower]]. When he departed the next day to rendezvous with Goh, {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}} emerged from the [[Hammerlocke]] [[Energy Plant]], starting the [[Darkest Day]] and prompting Ash to head there. At the [[Hammerlocke Stadium]], Ash re-encountered Rose and engaged him in a battle, eventually winning thanks to his newly evolved {{AP|Lucario}}. Reuniting with Goh, the two then engaged in a battle against Eternatus, after Leon had failed to stop it. With Zacian and Zamazenta's help, they successfully defeated Eternatus and sealed it away, ending the Darkest Day.<br />
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Following his second battle with Bea, Ash entered another winning streak, steadily increasing his ranking. [[JN065|One day]], he received a letter from Iris, challenging him to a World Coronation Series battle. He happily accepted her invitation, but was later surprised to find out that Iris had succeeded [[Alder]] as the new Champion of Unova. After an intense battle, Ash defeated his former traveling companion and rose to the Ultra Class as a result. In his first Ultra Class battle, Ash was pitted against [[Volkner]] and succeeded in defeating him. Following the match, Volkner informed Ash that Cynthia was taking part in the World Coronation Series as well, and had managed to climb her way into the Master Class.<br />
[[File:Ash showcasing his Key Stone.png|thumb|250px|left|Ash and his Mega Glove]]<br />
Knowing that he was going to be facing very strong opponents in the Ultra and Master Classes, Ash sought Korrina's help to Mega Evolve his Lucario. After receiving a [[Key Stone|Mega Glove]] from Korrina, Ash traveled to [[Mega Island]] and managed to obtain himself a [[Lucarionite]], just in time to receive a message informing him that Bea was to be his next Ultra Class opponent. As such, Ash then traveled to [[Stow-on-Side]] to settle his score with Bea once and for all on her home turf. Using his newly acquired Mega Lucario, Ash was able defeat Bea's Gigantamax {{p|Machamp}}, finally earning him a victory against his rival.<br />
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After defeating Bea, Ash sought [[Allister]]'s help in Gigantamaxing his {{AP|Gengar}}. Thanks to the {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}} made by him, Gengar was able to unlock its Gigantamax potential, which proved useful in Ash's World Coronation Series battle against [[Marnie]].<br />
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His victories kept bringing Ash more and more fame as the rising star of Kanto, causing the news of his next Ultra Class battle, this one against [[Drasna]] of the Kalos [[Elite Four]], to gain widespread media attention. Following a reunion and a training session with Clemont and Bonnie, Ash took on Drasna and defeated her, putting him at the very top of the Ultra Class. As such, his next match was to be a entrance battle against [[Raihan]], the lowest-ranked Trainer in the Master Class. After briefly reuniting with Greninja in Kalos and having his Lucario train its [[Aura]] with it, Ash felt ready for the match. Raihan, being Leon's long-time rival, gave Ash a very tough challenge, even forcing him to use Gengar's Gigantamax instead of Lucario's Mega Evolution in order to bypass his [[weather]] strategy. Eventually, however, Ash managed to win, officially putting him in the Master Class along with the other reigning regional Champions and Alain.<br />
[[File:Ash accessories.png|thumb|250px|Ash wearing all of his accessories during the Masters Eight Tournament]]<br />
During a visit to the [[Crown Tundra]], Ash reunited with Lillie and her family just as they succeeded in finding Lillie's missing father, [[Mohn]]. He then proceeded to accompany them back to Alola, where a special [[Battle Royal]] was organized to celebrate the homecoming of the Alola Champion. During the Battle Royal, the entire Alola region showed their support for Ash and encouraged him to win the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] as Alola's representative.<br />
[[File:JN123.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash facing Cynthia]]<br />
After some hard training with his Pokémon kept at Professor Oak's lab and Paul, Ash traveled to Galar once more to participate in the Masters Eight Tournament, along with the rest of the Masters Eight, reuniting with Iris, Alain, and the other regional Champions. His first opponent was chosen to be {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}. After watching the other quarterfinals battles, Ash and Steven began their battle. Although he had a tough time against the Hoenn Champion, Ash was eventually able defeat him with the help of 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt, advancing him to the semifinals to face Cynthia. After witnessing Leon rather easily defeat Diantha, Ash took on Cynthia. Although Cynthia gained an early lead, Ash gradually evened the odds, until his Mega Lucario finally took home the victory, meaning that Ash and Leon's long-awaited battle was to finally happen.<br />
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At the start of the finals, Leon surprised everyone by allowing Ash to use all three of Mega Evolution, Dynamax, and Z-Moves during the battle, which Ash accepted. During the climax of the battle, Eternatus appeared above Wyndon Stadium and granted both Trainers an additional use of Dynamax. The climactic showdown ended with a clash between Ash's Pikachu and Leon's Charizard. Ultimately, Ash's partner emerged victorious against the undefeated Charizard, fulfilling Ash's dream of defeating Leon and making him the new Monarch.<br />
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Following the Masters Eight Tournament, Ash announced his intentions to set off on a new journey alone to continue learning more about Pokémon and achieve his goal of becoming a Pokémon Master. After departing from the Cerise Laboratory, Ash parted ways with Goh, who wished to go his own way to achieve his dream.<br />
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===Character===<br />
[[File:Ash and Delia.png|thumb|250px|Ash and his mother]]<br />
Ash is an only child who lived with his mother {{Delia}}, until he left for his [[Pokémon journey]] at the age of ten. His main goal in life, as described in [[EP001|the first episode]], is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Master]]. One particular characteristic about Ash that has not changed throughout the anime, aside from his determination and his passion for raising and training Pokémon, is that he is incredibly selfless. He will often go to extraordinary lengths to earn a Pokémon's trust and respect and to better understand a Pokémon that he sees as troubled. He is also very fair-minded and trusting, a true testament to his good-natured character.<br />
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Ash has a strong sense of justice, especially when it comes to Pokémon. If a Pokémon is in trouble, he will make every effort to help them, even if he has no prior connection to them. If they are the cause of trouble, he will stop them, and then try to understand them, with almost all such occasions being a case of the Pokémon, or their Trainers or friends, having a problem which can't be resolved normally. In those cases, he will selflessly volunteer to help them. Should the problem be caused by [[human]]s, such as {{TRT}}, {{pkmn|poacher|Pokémon thieves, hunters, or poachers}}, Ash will resolve to do anything in his power to stop them.<br />
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Despite this, and previous dealings with villainous teams, Ash has retained a remarkably optimistic and naive outlook, a trait {{ashfr|his companions}} seem to share. He is quick to praise and has an unshakable trust in both his Pokémon and his friends. Also, Ash is determined to see the best in everybody unless he has a very good reason not to. An example would be Team Rocket's frequent "sudden appearances" that coincide with their needs at that time, and Ash never questioning it until it is too late. Another example would be how he always praises {{an|Clemont}} for [[Clemontic Gear|his inventions]], no matter their high failure rate, and the near-inevitable explosion, or {{an|Cilan}} for his various hobbies. Furthermore, even though almost all of his friends have large dreams, Ash fully supports them and has never doubted their ability to accomplish them, possibly due to his own highly ambitious goal. He also encourages Pokémon to do the best they can, even if they aren't his own and has even helped train [[wild Pokémon]].<br />
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In the [[original series]], though Ash actively took part in {{pkmn|battle}}s, he was rarely seen independently {{pkmn|training}} his Pokémon. However, since ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', Ash is shown training more noticeably, having practice battles with his friends and focusing on [[move]]s, techniques, and strategies with his Pokémon. A noticeable trait of Ash's is his willingness to learn from both his victories and defeats. For example, after winning in a [[Gym]] battle against [[Winona]] in ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'' and witnessing her Pokémon's powerful {{m|Aerial Ace}}, Ash was motivated to have his {{AP|Swellow}} learn it. Even his losses can inspire him, such as when he lost to [[Clayton]] in ''[[DP159|Short and To the Punch!]]'' and decided to teach his {{AP|Buizel}} {{m|Ice Punch|one of the moves}} Clayton's {{p|Mr. Mime}} had used during their battle. He believes nothing he and his Pokémon do on their journey is a waste of time.<br />
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In the beginning of the anime, Ash had a bit of an inferiority complex, as well as some form of personal pride, most likely stemming from his [[rival]]ry with {{Gary}}. As a result, he had some bad habits, such as shamelessly boasting of his skill if he were ever on a winning streak, and becoming angered easily if he were personally insulted, as seen in ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]''. Ash used to complain about perfectly legal things, like [[Giselle]]'s {{p|Cubone}} using a bone in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'', or [[Blaine]]'s use of the lava in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]''. He even locked himself up in his room and sulked after losing to [[Ritchie]], although this anger was not entirely unfounded as the loss came as a result of both his Charizard's disobedience and Team Rocket wearing out his other Pokémon before the match began. He overcame his disappointment after seeing and listening to how Ritchie took his loss as a way to better himself as a Trainer in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]''. Fortunately, during his journey, Ash has gotten over this particular character trait and is now more accepting of criticism of his skill, though he still gets upset if his Pokémon are insulted or degraded.<br />
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[[File:DP131.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash and Paul]]<br />
Perhaps one of Ash's greatest rivalries was against [[Paul]] during his time in the [[Sinnoh]] region. On the contrary of Ash, who strongly believed in the [[Friendship|bond between Trainer and Pokémon]], Paul's only concern was with a Pokémon's strength, believing that bonding only caused them to become spoiled and unmotivated. Due to this, aside from winning the [[Sinnoh League]], Ash's biggest goal during his Sinnoh travels was to ultimately change Paul's mindset and have the latter finally acknowledge him as a Trainer worth of his attention. After a long and exhausting journey, he finally managed to accomplish this after defeating Paul at the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], after which Paul finally recognized Ash as his rival and equal.<br />
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In most episodes of the anime, especially those during the [[Johto League]] arc, Ash befriends someone who will influence him and cause him to strive to become a better Trainer. Although he is not a dependent individual, he is still young and has learned to make his way relying on his friends, particularly the maternal skills of {{an|Brock}}. The honor of "best friend" is usually reserved for Pikachu, but Ash has come to see his closest human friends in the same light over time; using the term for {{an|Misty}} and Brock in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'' as well as {{an|May}} and [[Max]] in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]''.<br />
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Ash has changed a great deal throughout the anime, particularly in regards to his skill at [[Pokémon training]], but his earnestness, rashness, and determination have remained. Never straying from his goal, he has remained loyal to his friends, family, and supporters, but most of all his Pokémon. Ash became a great Trainer by learning to find and use the inner strength of each of his Pokémon by bonding with them. For example, when he received a banner filled with prints from his Pokémon in ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]'', he knew which Pokémon placed specific prints, showing his close bond with them. He also learns where their hidden abilities lie, as well as resorting to unorthodox strategies when fighting particularly challenging opponents. For example, he uses his Pikachu's speed to outmaneuver larger foes and attack. In another instance, his {{AP|Charizard}} defeated [[Gary's Blastoise]] by causing the field to overheat before mounting a close-quarters attack while Blastoise was blinded by the steam. He also prefers to train a Pokémon to be the best it can without forcing it to [[Evolution|evolve]], as evidenced by his treatment of {{AP|Gligar}} in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]''. He is happy when his Pokémon evolve but lets them choose whether or not they want to evolve instead of forcing them.<br />
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[[File:Ash catches a Pokémon JN.png|thumb|250px|Ash after catching a Pokémon]]<br />
Physically, Ash is in very good shape, especially for someone 10 years of age. He has a lot of stamina, walking miles upon miles through all kinds of environments, while journeying between towns on his journey. He also has huge endurance, as seen when he took powerful attacks from various Pokémon head-on and then recovering quite quickly. Furthermore, Ash has demonstrated himself to be a bit acrobatic, occasionally being able to keep up with {{an|Iris}}, who virtually grew up swinging and jumping through treetops. Ash has occasionally displayed great reflexes, being able to dodge attacks or catch falling objects out of the blue, and even being able to save himself, or others, in the last second during perilous situations. What's more, Ash has exhibited tremendous will power, as seen when he took attacks for long periods and keeps advancing, which also drives his "never give up" attitude when it comes to Pokémon battles. He is also strong, being capable of picking up heavy Pokémon such as Larvitar and Hippopotas.<br />
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Ash is also quite dense when it comes to matters of the field of romance. Throughout the anime, Ash has only displayed open interest in a [[Giselle|female]] only [[EP009|once]], and nothing came out of it. Though some girls in the anime have shown obvious (and subtle) affection towards him, Ash meets it with nearly unfailing obtuseness, which some characters have also noticed. Even when it involves other people's romance, Ash is usually oblivious until someone points it out to him. Also, on a few occasions when it came to a matter of Pokémon love, with a male who's experiencing difficulty in gaining the attention of a female, while his friends will often mainly advise on improving the male's looks or charm, Ash's advice is simply to be stronger. Despite this, however, it is shown on several occasions that Ash does seem to understand the concept of marriage, most notably in ''[[SM055|The Professors' New Adventure]]'', when he got excited by the news of {{an|Professor Kukui}} and {{an|Professor Burnet}}'s engagement, and subsequently worked with his classmates to organize a big wedding ceremony for them.<br />
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Early on, Ash originally trained not to further himself but instead to catch more Pokémon than Gary, a feat that he never accomplished. Ash later slowed his pace, which allowed him to focus on the individual traits of each Pokémon. At the [[Silver Conference]], with great humility and maturity, Ash finally won a battle against his old rival, signifying a great milestone in his history as a Trainer. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon. This was shown when {{AP|a Mankey|Primeape}} stole his {{AP|hat}} in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', he screamed and yelled at it, even climbing trees just to get his hat back, but when an {{AP|Aipom}} did the same in ''[[AG179|Slaking Kong]]'', he stated merely that he would feel strange without a hat. When Aipom stole his hat again on several future occasions, however, while she was under his ownership, he chased after her in the same manner as before, most likely out of exasperation that she still hadn't learned her lesson.<br />
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Ash has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in various [[Pokémon League Conference]]s, but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time. He has also gained a close connection with many {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and [[Mythical Pokémon]], such as the ones who played major roles in the {{pkmn|movies}}. In the English dub [[M02|second movie]], he was revealed to be "The Chosen One" - the one who would bring balance back to the world when it was disrupted.<br />
[[File:Ash Aura.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash using Aura inside the [[Tree of Beginning]]]]<br />
Ash possesses some special abilities as he has the rare ability to use [[Aura]]. He is said to have the same Aura as [[Sir Aaron]], a legendary hero, and is theoretically able to manipulate it in much the same way. Therefore, he made a connection with Sir Aaron's {{OBP|Lucario|M08}}. However, he has not received any training in this field, opting to continue his Pokémon journey instead. He has also been likened to an ancient Aura guardian in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', who also had a partner {{p|Pikachu}}. Later, in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1]]'' and ''[[DP072|Part 2]]'', Ash uses Aura again to locate a lost {{p|Riolu}} and read it's mind as well. This time, however, he merely senses the Aura, rather than manipulating it. In ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]'', an unhatched {{AP|Riolu}} reacted to Ash's Aura, and he was able to sense the Egg's response, leading him to it. Ash also has the unique ability to use [[Bond Phenomenon]]. After he obtained a [[Key Stone]], Ash's Aura powers were enhanced significantly, allowing him and his {{AP|Lucario}} to sense each other from a great distance away. After training with Greninja, Ash and Lucario were able to synchronize their Auras even better, allowing Lucario to make its {{m|Aura Sphere}} grow into massive proportions by drawing power from the Auras of its allies.<br />
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Though his passion remains in battling, Ash is always eager to try new things, especially if he can do them together with {{cat|Ash's Pokémon|his Pokémon}}, having participated in other events like [[Pokémon Contest]]s, [[PokéRinger]] tournaments, and even a [[Hearthome Collection|fashion show]] and a {{pkmn|Dress-Up Contest|cosplay convention}} as well as various other {{cat|Pokémon competitions}}. He has [[Contest Pass]]es for [[Sinnoh]] and [[Hoenn]]. Ash carries with him half of a broken {{i|Poké Ball}}, while [[Gary Oak]] has the other half, as a symbol of their ongoing, but now friendly, rivalry; [[Misty's special lure]], which she sent to him as a gift; and half of the {{DL|Ribbon|Terracotta Medal}} he received after his [[Contest Battle]] with May in the unofficial {{to|Terracotta}} Contest ended in a tie.<br />
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His father has not been introduced. The anime suggests that his father was once a Pokémon Trainer who began his journey in Pallet Town and that he is still living. In the original, he is also confirmed to have a grandfather, whose son followed his footsteps. An interview with the anime's storyboard artist [[Masamitsu Hidaka]] confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According to Hidaka, Ash's father may or may not be introduced in the anime, depending on its necessity to further Ash's maturity and development as a Trainer. On the other hand, according to [[Pocket Monsters: The Animation|Takeshi Shudō's novelization]], Ash's father left home to go on a journey right after Ash was born, and never returned since. As he never registered his name in the Pokémon Trainer's list, his whereabouts are unknown.<br />
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===Pokémon===<br />
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[[File:Ash with his Pokémon JN114.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash with his team and Pokémon at Oak's lab as of ''[[JN114|Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!]]'']]<br />
[[File:Ash Released Pokémon.png|thumb|250px|Some of the Pokémon Ash formerly traveled with (plus the [[Pink Butterfree]])]]<br />
As a Trainer, Ash has {{pkmn2|caught}} and [[Friendship|befriended]] a sizable number of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} throughout the anime. His philosophy on {{pkmn|training}} is that Pokémon are individuals and that a combination of trust, friendship, and hard work are needed to overcome adversity. Several of Ash's Pokémon were caught because they allowed him to after he befriended them. He seems to {{pkmn|battle}} best with Pokémon that are similar to Pikachu: ones that are [[Appendix:Metagame terminology#Sweeper|speedy and maneuverable, yet able to perform high-powered attacks]]; however, he is willing to work with any Pokémon that comes into his care.<br />
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Ash's battle style is generally spontaneous and fairly unorthodox, and his Pokémon often reflect these traits. He often ignores type advantages and has been shown to use unusual strategies. For instance, during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', he incorporated a twisting-spinning type maneuver in his Pokémon's offensive and defensive techniques, which eventually lead to him creating the original technique, [[Counter Shield]]. Also, sometimes he will use someone else's battle strategies as shown with [[Paul]] and {{an|Tierno}}, though when using the latter's, Ash stated that his unique strategy is the one he can truly count on, instead of simply mimicking others.<br />
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Ash is very attached to his Pokémon and prefers to battle and train with them personally. Furthermore, he cares about their opinion, even giving them the option of whether they should [[Evolution|evolve]] or not. As such, the majority of his Pokémon also share Ash's stubborn and reckless nature, persistently attempting to rise and continue the battle, even after receiving a great amount of damage and being at the end of their rope. However, if it is by their wish, or if he believes it is best for them, Ash will (if sometimes reluctantly) [[trade]] or [[Released Pokémon|release]] them, and in some cases, leave them with more experienced individuals so that they could get stronger.<br />
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Though Ash normally catches five or more Pokémon per [[region]] (not including when he traveled through the [[Orange Archipelago]] and challenged the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} in his second tour of [[Kanto]]), he rarely ever switches the Pokémon in his current [[party]] with those in [[Pokémon Storage System|storage]] at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Laboratory]]. He usually only does so when battling against powerful opponents (such as Trainers in the [[Pokémon League Conference]]s, and [[Frontier Brain]]s), or when attending certain events that require a specific Pokémon (like {{AP|Tauros}} at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] or {{AP|Snorlax}} at the [[Sumo Conference]]). However, during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', Ash actively cycled through the nine Pokémon he managed to catch in [[Unova]], although these Pokémon, when not in his party, were instead kept in storage at [[Professor Juniper]]'s lab in [[Nuvema Town]]. Near the end of his journey in Unova, Professor Juniper transferred all of Ash's Pokémon to Professor Oak's lab. Ash did not use this system of training in the [[Pokémon the Series: XY|following series]], though he did leave his Alolan party with {{an|Professor Kukui|Professors Kukui}} and {{an|Professor Burnet|Burnet}} at the end of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''.<br />
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Ash currently has ownership of 77 Pokémon, including all 30 of his Tauros. Including pre-evolved forms, traded, released, and [[Gift Pokémon|given away]] Pokémon (and not including the additional Tauros), in total, Ash has currently officially owned a total of 98 different Pokémon species.<br />
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Ash with his Pokémon.png|Ash with his Pokémon as of ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'' (excluding {{AP|Squirtle}}, {{AP|Primeape}}, and [[Mimey|Mr. Mime]]) at [[Professor Oak's lab|Oak's lab]]<br />
Ash Kalos Team.png|Ash with his [[Kalos]] Pokémon<br />
Ash Alolan Team.png|Ash with his [[Alola]] Pokémon (excluding {{AP|Naganadel}})<br />
Ash party JN.png|Ash with his ''Journeys'' Pokémon<br />
Pokémon Aim to Be a Pokémon Master poster.png|Every Pokémon Ash has traveled with<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
====On hand====<br />
{| width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu.png|electric|nick=Pikachu ↔ Gigantamax Pikachu|link=Ash's Pikachu}} ♂<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Dragonite|Ash Dragonite.png|dragon|flying}} <br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Gengar|Ash Gengar.png|ghost|poison|nick=Gengar ↔ Gigantamax Gengar|link=Ash's Gengar}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Lucario|Ash Lucario.png|fighting|steel|nick=Egg → Riolu → Lucario ↔ Mega Lucario|link=Ash's Lucario}}<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Sirfetch'd|Ash Sirfetch'd.png|fighting|fir=Farfetch'd}}<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Dracovish|Ash Dracovish.png|water|dragon|fir=Fossilized Drake and Fish}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Traveling with====<br />
{| width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Ash Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====With Professor Oak====<br />
<!--Do NOT move Squirtle here, it is speculation to guess whether Rotom was at Oak's lab or not, the wording was too vague.--><br />
This section shows the Pokémon that Ash keeps at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].<br />
<div class="scrollbox"><br />
{| width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard.png|fire|flying|fir=Charmander|mid=Charmeleon|size=200px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Kingler|Ash Kingler.png|water|fir=Krabby}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Ash Muk.png|poison|size=150px}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros.png|normal|disp=Tauros (×30)|size=217px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax.png|normal|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Ash Heracross.png|bug|fighting|size=200px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Ash Bayleef.png|grass|fir=Chikorita|size=200px}} ♀<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Quilava|Ash Quilava.png|fire|fir=Cyndaquil|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile.png|water|size=200px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noctowl|Ash Noctowl.png|normal|flying|size=200px}} {{shinystar}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Donphan|Ash Donphan.png|ground|fir=Egg|mid=Phanpy|size=200px}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow.png|normal|flying|fir=Taillow|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Sceptile|Ash Sceptile.png|grass|fir=Treecko|mid=Grovyle|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish.png|water|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal.png|fire|size=200px}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie.png|ice|fir=Snorunt|size=156px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Staraptor|Ash Staraptor.png|normal|flying|fir=Starly|mid=Staravia|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torterra|Ash Torterra.png|grass|ground|fir=Turtwig|mid=Grotle|size=200px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Infernape|Ash Infernape.png|fire|fighting|fir=Chimchar|mid=Monferno|size=200px}} ♂<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Ash Buizel.png|water|size=200px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor.png|ground|flying|fir=Gligar|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gible|Ash Gible.png|dragon|ground|size=200px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Unfezant|Ash Unfezant.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidove|mid=Tranquill|size=200px}} ♀<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Oshawott|Ash Oshawott.png|water|size=200px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pignite|Ash Pignite.png|fire|fighting|fir=Tepig|size=200px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snivy|Ash Snivy.png|grass|size=200px}} ♀<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Scraggy|Ash Scraggy.png|dark|fighting|fir=Egg|size=200px}} ♂<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Leavanny|Ash Leavanny.png|bug|grass|fir=Sewaddle|mid=Swadloon|size=200px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Palpitoad|Ash Palpitoad.png|water|ground|size=200px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Boldore|Ash Boldore.png|rock|rock|fir=Roggenrola|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Krookodile|Ash Krookodile.png|ground|dark|fir=Krokorok|size=200px}} ♂<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Talonflame|Ash Talonflame.png|fire|flying|fir=Fletchling|mid=Fletchinder|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Hawlucha|Ash Hawlucha.png|fighting|flying|size=200px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noivern|Ash Noivern.png|flying|dragon|fir=Egg|mid=Noibat|size=200px}} ♂<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
====With Kukui and Burnet====<br />
This section shows the Pokémon that Ash keeps at {{an|Professor Kukui}} and {{an|Professor Burnet|Burnet}}'s house.<br />
<br />
<div class="scrollbox"><br />
{| width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Rowlet|Ash Rowlet.png|grass|flying|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lycanroc|Ash Lycanroc.png|rock|fir=Rockruff|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Incineroar|Ash Incineroar.png|fire|dark|fir=Litten|mid=Torracat|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Melmetal|Ash Melmetal.png|steel|fir=Meltan|size=200px}}<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
====At home====<br />
This section shows the Pokémon that Ash keeps at home.<br />
<br />
{| width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Mr. Mime|Mimey.png|psychic|fairy|link=Mimey|size=200px}}<!--Do NOT change the name to Mimey, Ash does not refer it by that name.--><br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====In training====<br />
<!--Ash still owns Primeape as far as it is known. Do not change it.--><br />
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash still owns but are in the care of another Trainer or a group of other Pokémon.<br />
<br />
{| width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|Ash Squirtle.png|water}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Primeape|Ash Primeape.png|fighting|size=200px}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Released====<br />
<!--Do NOT move Ash's Goodra from the released section to the In Training section. Goodra returned to its homeland, not to Keanan.--><br />
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash formally {{pkmn2|released}} into the {{pkmn2|wild}}.<br />
=====Officially owned=====<br />
<div class="scrollbox"><br />
{| width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Butterfree|Ash Butterfree.png|bug|flying|fir=Caterpie|mid=Metapod}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pidgeot|Ash Pidgeot.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidgeotto}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lapras|Ash Lapras.png|water|ice}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Greninja|Ash Greninja.png|water|dark|disp=Froakie → Frogadier → Greninja ↔ Ash-Greninja|size=200px}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Goodra|Ash Goodra.png|dragon|fir=Goomy|mid=Sliggoo|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Naganadel|Ash Naganadel.png|poison|dragon|fir=Poipole|size=200px}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Traveled with====<br />
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash traveled together or bonded with for some period of time but never officially caught.<br />
<br />
{| width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Sabrina|Haunter|Sabrina Haunter.png|ghost|poison}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar.png|rock|ground|fir=Egg}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|||nick=Rotom Pokédex|Rotom Pokédex anime.png|electric|link=Rotom Pokédex (anime)|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Solgaleo|Nebby Solgaleo anime.png|psychic|steel|disp=Nebby|link=Light trio (anime)#Solgaleo|size=200px}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=====Temporarily owned=====<br />
This section is for the Pokémon Ash had temporarily caught and released within a single episode. These Pokémon do not count as official captures.<br />
{| width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Seaking|Ash Seaking.png|water|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Ash Ketchum#Seaking}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buzzwole|Buzzwole anime.png|bug|fighting|link=Ultra Beasts (anime)#Buzzwole|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Stakataka|Stakataka anime.png|rock|steel|link=Ultra Beasts (anime)#Stakataka|size=200px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pheromosa|Pheromosa anime.png|bug|fighting|link=Ultra Beasts (anime)#Pheromosa|size=200px}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Rowlet|Ash Temporary Rowlet.png|grass|flying|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Ash Ketchum#Rowlet|size=200px}}<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
====Traded away====<br />
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash [[Trade|traded away]].<br />
<br />
{| width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Raticate|Ash Raticate.png|normal}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Ambipom|Ash Aipom.png|normal|disp=Aipom}} ♀<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Given away====<br />
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash {{pkmn2|gift|gave}} to another Trainer to keep for themselves.<br />
<br />
{| width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Casey|Beedrill|Ash Beedrill.png|bug|poison}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Temporarily owned====<br />
{{main|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Ash Ketchum}}<br />
<br />
===Achievements===<br />
[[File:Ash Trophy Display JN002.png|thumb|250px|Ash's Badge and trophy collection]]<br />
{{main|Ash Ketchum's achievements}}<br />
{{:Ash Ketchum's achievements}}<br />
<br />
===Voice actors===<br />
{{vatable|color={{X color light}}|bordercolor={{HP color light}}<br />
|ja=松本梨香 ''[[Rica Matsumoto]]''<br>武田華 ''[[Hana Takeda]]'' (age 6; [[JN001]])<br />
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[EP001]]-[[AG145]], [[M01]]-[[M08]], [[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]], [[Mewtwo Returns]]) <br> [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[AG146]]-present, [[M09]]-present, [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]] redub) <br> [[Kayzie Rogers]] ([[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]] original dub)<br />
|zh_cmn=賀世芳 ''Hè Shìfāng'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP081]], [[EP117]]-[[EP259]])<br>李明幸 ''Li Míngxìng'' ([[EP082]]-[[EP116]])<br>汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi'' ([[EP260]]-present)<br>張晔 ''Ye Zhang'' ([[M22]])<br />
|ar=بثينة شيا ''Buthaina Shia'' (Venus Corperation)<br>منى مجذوب ''Mona Majzoub'' (Super M Productions)<br>رنا الرفاعي ''Rana Al Rifai'' ([[M22]])<br />
|ca=Marta Covas<br />
|cs=Radek Škvor ([[EP001]]-[[EP209]], [[DP001]]-[[XY049]], [[M01]]-[[M04]], [[M11]], [[M17]])<br>Jan Škvor ([[XY050]]-present, [[M18]]-[[M19]])<br>Štěpán Krtička ([[M06]]-[[M07]])<br />
|da=Mathias Klenske<br />
|de=Caroline Combrinck ([[EP001]]-[[EP157]], [[DP105]]-[[XY140]])<br>Veronika Neugebauer ([[EP158]]-[[DP104]])<br>Felix Mayer ([[SM001]]-present)<br />
|es_eu=Adolfo Moreno<br> Rafael Alonso Naranjo Jr. ([[M03]], [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br />
|es_la=Gabriel Ramos ([[EP001]]-[[DP090]], [[DP105]]-[[DP157]], [[M01]]-[[M11]])<br>Irwin Daayán ([[DP091]]-[[DP104]])<br>Rommy Mendoza (young, [[DP138]])<br>Miguel Ángel Leal ([[DP158]]-present, [[M13]]-[[M19]], [[M22]], [[EP007]]{{tt|*|redub}}, [[EP168]]{{tt|*|redub}}, [[EP266]]{{tt|*|redub}}, [[EP267]]{{tt|*|redub}}, [[EP269]]{{tt|*|redub}}, [[AG055]]{{tt|*|redub}})<br> Nicolás Toledo (age 6, [[JN001]]) <br>Pablo Gandolfo ([[M06]]-[[M07]] Argentinian dub)<br>Alan Fernando Velázquez ([[M12]])<br />
|fi=Sari Moilanen ([[EP001]]-[[EP142]], [[M01]]-[[M04]], [[PK01]]-[[PK07]], [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br>Jami Kantola ([[M05]]-[[M07]])<br>Hanna Leino ([[EP158]]-present, [[M10]]-[[M19]], [[M22]], [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]])<br />
|fil=Klariz Magboo ([[EP001]]-[[XY093]])<br>Will Ashley ([[XY094]]-present)<br />
|fr_ca=Sébastien Reding ([[M01]]-[[M07]])<br />
|fr_eu=Aurélien Ringelheim<br>Charles Pestel ([[M04]], [[M07]])<br />
|he=יהונתן מגון ''Yonatan Magon''<br>דניאל מגון ''Daniel Magon''<br />
|hi=प्रसाद बर्वे ''{{wp|Prasad Barve}}'' (Cartoon Network dub: [[S01]]-[[S14]], Disney dub: [[S10]])<br>नचिकेट दिघे ''{{wp|Nachiket Dighe}}'' (Hungama TV and Disney dubs: [[S01]]-[[S09]], [[S11]]-present)<br />
|ta=ரகுவரன் ''{{wp|Raghuvaran}}'' (Cartoon Network dub)<br>கதிர் கானி கான் ''{{wp|Khadeer Gani Khan}}'' (Hungama TV and Disney Dubs: [[S01]]-[[S10]], [[S17]])<br>சாய் அப்ஜித் ''{{wp|Sai Abhijith}}'' (Disney Dubs: S11-present)<br />
|te=సాయి వెంకట్ ''{{wp|Sai Venkat}}'' (Hungama TV and Disney dubs: [[S01]]-[[S10]], [[S17]])<br>సాయి తేజ ''{{wp|Sai Teja}}'' (Disney Dubs: S11-present)<br />
|hr=Saša Buneta<br>Marko Torjanac<br />
|hu=Balázs Szvetlov<br>Gergely Ungvári (''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'')<br>Csongor Szalay (''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'')<br />
|is=Grímur Gíslason ([[M03]])<br>Guðjón Davíð Karlsson ([[M05]])<br />
|id=Ahmad Zulkifli Lubis/Iphie Lubis ([[EP001]]-[[AG192]], [[DP004]]-''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', [[M02]]-[[M13]], [[M16]])<br>Kamal Nasuti ([[DP001]]-[[DP003]])<br>Sofie (''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', Disney dub)<br>Turie Sandos (''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' and ''[[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]]'')<br>Siti Balqis (younger; [[XY121]])<br>Sri Hastuty/Tuty Pinkan (''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', RTV dub, ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'')<br>Dimas Setiaji ([[M22]])<br />
|it=Davide Garbolino<br />
|ko=최덕희 ''Choi Deok-Hui'' ([[Original series]], original dubs of [[M01]]-[[M02]])<br>안현서 ''An Hyeon-Seo'' (original dubs of [[M03]]-[[M05]])<br>이선호 ''Lee Seon-Ho'' (''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''-present, [[M06]]-[[M19]], [[M22]], [[Pokémon movie|redubbed movies]])<br />
|nl=Christa Lips<br>Unknown voice actor ([[M05]]-[[M07]])<br />
|no=Nils-Martin Crawfurd<br />
|pl=Hanna Kinder-Kiss ([[EP001]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, [[M01]]-[[M19]], [[M22]])<br>Grzegorz Drojewski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])<br />
|pt_br=Fábio Lucindo ([[S01]]-[[S18]], [[M01]]-[[M18]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]], [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]])<br>Alex Minei (some loops on [[BW051]]) <br>Gustavo Nader ([[M06]]; original recordings)<br>Charles Emmanuel ([[S19]]-[[S22]], [[M19]]-[[M22]])<br>Matheus Perissé ([[S23]]-present, [[M23]]-present, [[M07]] redub)<br />
|pt_eu=Maria João Luís ([[EP001]]-[[EP031]], [[EP033]], [[M01]]-[[M02]])<br>Sandra Faleiro ([[EP032]], [[EP034]]-[[EP094]])<br>Sandra de Castro ([[EP095]]-[[EP128]], [[EP158]]-[[EP209]], [[AG093]]-[[AG177]], [[DP001]]-[[DP052]], [[Pokémon Live!]])<br>Paula Pais ([[EP129]]-[[EP157]])<br>Cristina Carvalhal ([[M03]]-[[M04]])<br>Bárbara Lourenço ([[EP210]]-[[AG040]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]])<br>Raquel Ferreira ([[AG041]]-[[AG092]])<br>Susana João ([[M07]])<br>Ana Madureira ([[AG178]]-[[AG192]])<br>Raquel Rosmaninho ([[DP053]]-present, [[M10]]-[[M19]], [[M22]])<br />
|rs=Goran Jevtić<br>Đorđe Simić (''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'')<br />
|ru=Алёна Узлюк ''Alena Uzlyuk'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP004]])<br>Анна Левченко ''Anna Levchenko'' ([[EP005]]-[[EP105]])<br>Марина Тарасова ''Marina Tarasova'' ([[M01]]-[[M03]])<br>Ирина Поладько ''Irina Poladko'' ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])<br>Марина Бакина ''Marina Bakina'' ([[DP053]]-[[DP104]]; [[M11]])<br>Лариса Некипелова ''Larisa Nekipelova'' ([[AG001]]-[[AG192]], [[DP105]]-present; [[M08]]-[[M10]], [[M12]]-present)<br />
|sv=Dick Eriksson<br />
|ro=Cristina Serac ([[Original series]])<br>Cristian Niculescu (''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'')<br />
|th=ฉันทนา ธาราจันทร์ ''Chanthana Tharachan''<br>ศันสนีย์ ติณห์กีรดิศ ''Sansanee Tinkeeradit'' ([[DP054]]-present)<br />
|tr=Ahmet Taşar ([[EP001]]-[[XY101]])<br>Kerem Kobanbay ([[XY102]]-[[SM043]])<br>Arda Meriçliler ([[SM044]]-Present)<br>Sercan Gidişoğlu ([[M03]])<br>Fatih Özkul ([[M06]])<br />
|el=Βούλα Κώστα ''Voula Kosta''<br />
|vi=Đặng Hoàng Khuyết<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Artwork===<br />
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{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background:#{{X color light}}; font-size:80%"<br />
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background:#{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash OS 2.png|160px]]<br />
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background:#{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash AG 3.png|160px]]<br />
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background:#{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash DP 3.png|130px]]<br />
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background:#{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash Ketchum BW.png|150px]]<br />
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background:#{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash XY 4.png|150px]]<br />
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background:#{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash SM.png|130px]]<br />
|-<br />
| Official artwork from the<br>{{color2|000|original series}}<br />
| Official artwork from<br>''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''<br />
| Official artwork from<br>''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl}}''<br />
| Official artwork from<br>''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Black & White}}''<br />
| Official artwork from<br>''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: XY}}''<br />
| Official artwork from<br>''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon}}''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan=6 style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background:#{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Ash Ketchum|Ash Ketchum images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
==In the games==<br />
===Core series===<br />
[[File:Abandoned Megamart Ash and Pikachu.png|200px|thumb|Pikachu riding on Ash's shoulder]]<br />
Ash Ketchum is based on {{ga|Red}}, his counterpart from the games. Additionally, "Ash" is one of the suggested names for Red in the games {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Red}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, and LeafGreen]], for the rival character {{ga|Blue}} in the games {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Blue}} (international) and LeafGreen, and for {{ga|Ethan}} in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.<br />
<br />
In {{game|Yellow}}, some elements are based on the anime. Red, the player character, starts with a {{TP|Red|Pikachu|Pikachu (game)}}, which is based on [[Ash's Pikachu]]. Red later receives the trio of Kanto [[starter Pokémon]] in similar circumstances as Ash: {{p|Bulbasaur}} from a girl based on [[Melanie]], {{p|Charmander}} from a boy based on [[Damian]], and {{p|Squirtle}} from an [[Officer Jenny]].<br />
<br />
In the Spanish version of [[Pokémon X and Y]], a male {{tc|Rising Star}} in {{rt|21|Kalos}} says that his Pokémon is named "Ash Ketchum".<br />
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In the {{FB|Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon|Special Demo Version}} of {{g|Sun and Moon}}, the player, {{ga|Elio|Sun}}, receives an unsigned letter from somebody heavily implied to be Ash. Included with this letter is a {{AP|Greninja}}, with "Ash" being listed as its [[Original Trainer]]. Like in the anime, Ash's Greninja can transform into [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Greninja|Ash-Greninja]] by using its unique [[Ability]], {{a|Battle Bond}}.<br />
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In Pokémon Sun, Moon, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, a photo of Ash and Pikachu can be seen in the back room of the abandoned {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}.<br />
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===={{pkmn|event|Events}}====<br />
Several [[event Pokémon]] based on Ash's Pokémon have been made over the course of the franchise. In addition to the aforementioned Greninja, a special form of {{p|Pikachu}} [[Pikachu in a cap|wearing Ash's different hats]] up to ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' were made available in {{g|Sun and Moon}}. Later games introduced Pikachu with Ash's hats from ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]].<br />
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=====List of events featuring Ash's Pokémon=====<br />
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|Japanese|Japan<br>Wi-Fi|50|July 15 to August 10, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Mystery Egg Ash's Pidove|Japanese|Japan<br>Wi-Fi|1|December 17, 2010 to January 11, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Ash's Pidove}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Ash's Scraggy|Japanese|Japan<br>Wi-Fi|1|January 28 to February 10, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Ash's Scraggy}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|English|North America|50|January 30 to February 20, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|Korean|South Korea<br>Wi-Fi|50|February 1 to 28, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Secret Egg Ash's Pidove|English|United States|1|April 27 to May 31, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Ash's Pidove}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Secret Egg Ash's Pidove|Korean|Wi-Fi|1|June 1 to 26, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Ash's Pidove}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Ash's Scraggy|Korean|Wi-Fi|1|June 28 to July 17, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Ash's Scraggy}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Pokémon Center Best Wishes Ash's Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|August 10 to September 6, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|7-Eleven Ash's Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|50|July 18 to September 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Ash's Pikachu|Japanese region|Nintendo Network|50|August 24 to 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|1|April 15 to May 1, 2017<br>July 19 to 31, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Original Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|6|May 3 to 15, 2017<br>August 2 to 14, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Hoenn Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|May 17 to 29, 2017<br>August 16 to 28, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Sinnoh Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|14|May 31 to June 12, 2017<br>August 30 to September 11, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Unova Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|17|June 14 to 26, 2017<br>September 13 to 25, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Kalos Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|20|June 28 to July 17, 2017<br>September 27 to October 9, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Alola Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Ash's Charizard|Japanese region|Online|40|August 1 to 28, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Ash's Charizard}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Ash's Charizard|All|Japan|40|August 22 to September 3, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Ash's Charizard}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|1|September 19 to 25, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Original Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|6|September 26 to October 2, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Hoenn Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|9|October 3 to 9, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Sinnoh Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|13|October 10 to 16, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Unova Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|17|October 17 to 23, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Kalos Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|19|October 10 to 12, 2017<br>October 24 to 30, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Alola Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|1|October 19 to November 23, 2017|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Taiwanese Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region<br>American region|Online|1|November 10 to 23, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Singapore Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Japanese|QR Code|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Partner Cap Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Taiwanese|QR Code|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Partner Cap Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|American|QR Code|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Partner Cap Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|PAL|QR Code|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Partner Cap Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Korean|QR Code|50|December 21, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Partner Cap Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|1|March 29 to May 31, 2018|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Hong Kong Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|Japanese region<br>American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|6|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Hoenn Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|Japanese region<br>American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|9|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Sinnoh Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|Japanese region<br>American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|13|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Unova Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|Japanese region<br>American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|17|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Kalos Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|Japanese region<br>American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|19|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Alola Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Charizard|Korean region|Online|50|September 30 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Ash's Charizard}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Original Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|September 29 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Original Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|September 29 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Partner Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 2 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Hoenn Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 9 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Sinnoh Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 16 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Unova Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 18 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Kalos Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 23 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Alola Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|World Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 30 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#World Cap}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's World Cap Pikachu|All|Online|80|August 11 to September 30, 2022|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#World Cap Pikachu}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Dracovish|All|Online|80|August 12 to 25, 2022|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Dracovish}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Dragonite|All|Online|80|August 26 to September 8, 2022|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Dragonite}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Gengar|All|Online|80|September 2 to 15, 2022|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Gengar}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Sirfetch'd|All|Online|80|September 9 to 22, 2022|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Sirfetch'd}}<br />
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Lucario|All|Online|80|September 16 to 29, 2022|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Lucario}}<br />
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In addition, the Japanese and Korean versions of the {{DL|List of event Pokémon with in-game effects|Reshiram}} and {{DL|List of event Pokémon with in-game effects|Zekrom}} distributed in honor of ''[[M14|Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom / Black—Victini and Reshiram]]'' credited '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'' or '''지우''' ''{{tt|Jiu|Shorthand for Han Jiu, Ash's full Korean name}}'' as the [[original Trainer]].<br />
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===Spin-off games===<br />
====Pokémon Puzzle League====<br />
In [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], Ash is the player character in the 1P Stadium mode, and one of the characters available in the 2P Stadium mode.<br />
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=====Pokémon=====<br />
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====Pokémon Tretta====<br />
In [[Pokémon Tretta]], Ash and his Pokémon appear in multiple Tretta pucks as a cross-promotion with the anime's ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. When Pikachu is in play, he appears [[Pikachu in a cap|wearing]] [[Ash's hat|Ash's Kalos hat]].<br />
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=====Pucks=====<br />
{{TrettaExpansionList/header|X}}<br />
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|05-01|{{OBP|Pikachu|05-01}} ({{tretta|Invasion! Mega Rayquaza}})|Electric|Master}}<br />
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|Z1-07|{{OBP|Pikachu|Z1-07}} ({{tretta|Birth! Z Tretta!!}})|Electric|Master}}<br />
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|Z2-06|{{OBP|Ash-Greninja|Z2-06}} ({{tretta|Zygarde Super Power Up, Ash-Greninja Comes Calling}})|Water|Master}}<br />
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Roaring All-Stars CD}} ([[Roaring All-Stars|Roaring All-Stars CD Bonus]])|Electric|}}<br />
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Ash-Greninja|XY&Z TV Anime Character Song Project Collection Volume 1 CD}} ({{tretta|Promotional Tretta}})|Water|}}<br />
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Ash-Greninja|Ultimate Z Challenge}} ({{tretta|Promotional Tretta}})|Water|}}<br />
{{TrettaExpansionList/footer|X}}<br />
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====Pokémon Ga-Olé====<br />
Ash and his Pokémon appear also in multiple {{pkmn|Ga-Olé}} pucks including his Pokémon from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''.<br />
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His ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' incarnation is a character alongside [[Goh]] in Ga-Olé's {{ga-ole|Grand Rush set 4}}. Ash replaced the Experienced Trainer that offers consolation disks if no Pokémon were captured during Get by Battle mode. He, also appears as an opponent in Trainer and Battle Mode, which was available to challenge from February 24, 2020. This was considerably earlier into the set's duration compared to other sets—the {{ga-ole|Ultra Legend set 4|fourth Ultra Legend set}}, which also featured special opponents in Trainer and Battle Mode, shares this trait. Ash could be challenged after defeating the other Trainer and Battle Mode opponents. The lineup included 1 new Trainer class in addition to Ash and Goh, who had their [[hometown]] as part of their name instead of "Pokémon Trainer". Promotional disks could also be dispensed for an additional ¥100 following battles with Goh or Ash, with 'WINNER' versions available to players who successfully defeated their teams. Players facing Ash could receive a {{OBP|Mew|Trainer and Battle}} disk or a {{OBP|Lugia|Trainer and Battle}} disk.<br />
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=====Pokémon=====<br />
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| style="text-align:center" | <small>'''Difficulty:'''</small> ★★★★★<br />
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{{Ga-OlePokémon|type=Psychic|name=Mr. Mime|img=122Mr. Mime|move=Psychic|movetype=Psychic}}<br />
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{{Ga-OlePokémon|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|name=Dragonite|img=149Dragonite|move=Dragon Rush|movetype=Dragon}}<br />
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{{Ga-OlePokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=025Pikachu|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}<br />
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=====Disks=====<br />
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{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Z-Power Ring Special Set}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}<br />
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Ga-Olé Anime Tie-in}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}<br />
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}<br />
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Rowlet|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Grass|Flying|}}<br />
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Lycanroc|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Rock|}}<br />
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Torracat|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Fire|}}<br />
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Melmetal|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Steel|}}<br />
{{TrettaExpansionList/footer|X}}<br />
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====Pokémon GO====<br />
Pikachu, Raichu, and Pichu wearing Ash's original hat have been made available to catch and hatch from {{pkmn|Egg}}s during certain events. Additionally, for the 2019 April Fools' event, Ash himself could appear in photobombs when using the Camera.<br />
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====Sega Pico series====<br />
Ash appears in [[Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!]], [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!|I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!]], and [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!|Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!]].<br />
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====Perdue series====<br />
In [[Pokémon Team Rocket Blast Off]], [[Pokémon Poké Ball Launcher]], and [[Pokémon Seek & Find]], the male player character is Ash. His female counterpart in these games is {{an|May}}.<br />
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====Pokémon Team Turbo====<br />
In [[Pokémon Team Turbo]], Ash is seen on the [[main menu]] screen. However, he does not participate in any of the races or minigames.<br />
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====Pokémon Play It!====<br />
Ash does not appear in [[Pokémon Play It!]] or [[Pokémon Play It! Version 2]]. However, in the lesson "How do I evolve my Pokémon?" of the first game, Ash is mentioned by {{OBP|Julie|Play It!}}: "I know Ash is good, but I want to be the best that ever was!"<br />
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====Pokémon Masters EX====<br />
{{main|Ash (Masters)}}<br />
Ash, in his ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' attire, first appeared as an NPC during {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|The Classic Thunderbolt}} special event, forming a [[sync pair]] with {{AP|Pikachu}}. Ash and Pikachu later became a playable sync pair, obtainable through a Master Fair scout. Ash also formed sync pairs with the other members of his ''Pokémon Journeys'' team, which could be battled during the {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|Challenge from Ash}} event.<br />
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===[[Pokémon Mezastar]]===<br />
Ash, in a version based on the anime, appeared in [[Pokémon Mezastar]]. In this game, Ash is seen using {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Gengar}}, {{p|Dracovish}}, {{p|Lucario}}, and {{p|Sirfetch'd}}. In the [[Super Tag set 1 (Mezastar)|first Super Tag series]], as part of a tie-in with the anime, Ash, [[Goh]], or the [[Team Rocket trio]] could randomly challenge the player as a Trainer and Battle opponent. Upon beating the character, the player can receive a Support Pokémon Ticket based on [[Ash's Lucario]], with a tag partner based on [[Ash's Gengar]]. In the [[Double Chain set 1 (Mezastar)|first set in the Double Chain series]], Ash reappeared as an opponent in an event that recreated the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] that ran from October 27 to November 21, 2022. Upon beating the character, the player can receive a Support Pokémon Ticket based on Ash's Gengar, which can [[Gigantamax]]. Ash and {{an|Leon}} could also be challenged as Trainer Tag Battle opponents for a limited time as part of the ranked Challenge from Ash & Leon! campaign. <br />
====Pokémon====<br />
=====Super Tag Set=====<br />
======Trainer and Battle opponents======<br />
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| style="text-align:center" | <small>'''Difficulty:'''</small> ★★★★☆<br />
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=025Pikachu|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}<br />
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Ghost|type2=Poison|name=Gengar|img=094Gengar|move=Sludge Wave|movetype=Poison}}<br />
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Water|type2=Dragon|name=Dracovish|img=882Dracovish|move=Outrage|movetype=Dragon}}<br />
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Fighting|type2=Steel|name=Lucario|img=448Lucario|move=Aura Sphere|movetype=Fighting}}<br />
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=====Double Chain Set=====<br />
======Trainer and Battle opponents======<br />
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| style="text-align:center" | <small>'''Difficulty:'''</small> ★★★★☆<br />
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Fighting|type2=Steel|name=Lucario|img=448Lucario|move=Aura Sphere|movetype=Fighting}}<br />
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=025Pikachu|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}<br />
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Fighting|name=Sirfetch'd|img=865Sirfetch'd|move=Meteor Assault|movetype=Fighting}}<br />
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Ghost|type2=Poison|name=Gengar|img=094Gengar|move=Shadow Ball|movetype=Ghost}}<br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
======Trainer Tag Battle opponents======<br />
{| align="left" style="margin:auto; {{roundy|10px}}; background: #{{white color dark}}"<br />
|-<br />
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{| style="margin:auto; {{roundy|7px}}; background: #{{white color light}}"<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
{| width="170px" style="style="margin:auto; background: transparent"<br />
|-<br />
! Pallet Town's Ash<br><small>マサラタウンの サトシ</small><br />
|-<br />
|<br />
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin:auto; background: #FFF; border: 3px solid #{{white color dark}}; {{roundytop|10px}}"<br />
| [[File:Mezastar Trainer Ash 2.png|90px]]<br />
|}<br />
|-<br />
! ''and''<br />
|}<br />
|<br />
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Ghost|type2=Poison|name=Gengar|img=094Gengar|move=Shadow Ball|movetype=Ghost}}<br />
|<br />
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=025Pikachu-World|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}<br />
|<br />
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Fighting|type2=Steel|name=Lucario|img=448Lucario|move=Aura Sphere|movetype=Fighting}}<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
{| width="170px" style="margin:auto; background: transparent"<br />
|-<br />
! Unbeatable Champion Leon<br><small>むてきのチャンピオン ダンデ</small><br />
|-<br />
|<br />
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin:auto; background: #FFF; border: 3px solid #{{white color dark}}; {{roundytop|10px}}"<br />
| [[File:Mezastar Trainer Leon.png|90px]]<br />
|}<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | <small>'''Difficulty:'''</small> ★★★★☆<br />
|}<br />
|<br />
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Grass|name=Rillaboom|img=812Rillaboom|move=Drum Beating|movetype=Grass}}<br />
|<br />
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Fire|type2=Flying|name=Charizard|img=006Charizard|move=Flamethrower|movetype=Fire}}<br />
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Ice|type2=Psychic|name=Mr. Rime|img=866Mr. Rime|move=Ice Beam|movetype=Ice}}<br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
====Disks====<br />
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|X}}<br />
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Super Tag Start Campaign}}|Electric||}}<br />
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Dynamax Band}}|Electric||}}<br />
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Dynamax Band+}}|Electric||}}<br />
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Double Chain Start Campaign}}|Electric||}}<br />
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|3-1-022|{{OBP|Gengar|3-1-022}}|Ghost|Poison|5}}<br />
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Gengar|Pokémon Dynamax Band}}|Ghost|Poison|}}<br />
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|2-1-011|{{OBP|Lucario|2-1-011}}|Fighting|Steel|5}}<br />
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Lucario|Pokémon Dynamax Band}}|Fighting|Steel|}}<br />
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Lucario|Pokémon Dynamax Band+}}|Fighting|Steel|}}<br />
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|X}}<br />
<br />
==In the manga==<br />
===Ash & Pikachu===<br />
[[File:Ash Ketchum AP.png|thumb|200px|Ash in Ash & Pikachu]]<br />
[[File:Ash Ketchum 2 AP.png|thumb|left|200px|Ash in his Hoenn attire in Ash & Pikachu]]<br />
Ash is the main protagonist of [[Ash & Pikachu]], which is based on the [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} sagas of the Pokémon anime, adapting episode plots from those sagas.<br />
<br />
====Pokémon====<br />
=====Currently owned=====<br />
{| style="float:center; width: 100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu AP.png|Electric}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Cyndaquil|Ash Cyndaquil AP.png|Fire}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile AP.png|Water}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur AP.png|Grass|Poison}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar AP.png|Rock|Ground|fir=Egg}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Bug|Fighting}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Poison}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Grass}} ♀<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax AP.png|Normal}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros AP.png|Normal}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Grovyle|Ash Grovyle AP.png|Grass|fir=Treecko}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish AP.png|Water}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow AP.png|Normal|Flying|fir=Taillow}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal AP.png|Fire}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie AP.png|Ice|fir=Snorunt}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard AP.png|Fire|Flying}} ♂<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=====Temporary=====<br />
{| style="float:left; width: 25%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Psyduck|Ash Psyduck AP.png|Water}}<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
[[File:Ash and Brock MPJ.png|thumb|200px|Ash and Brock in [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]]]<br />
<br />
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===<br />
{{main|Ash Ketchum (EToP)}}<br />
Ash is a starring character in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], which is based on the anime. His journey follows roughly the same plot as in the anime: first traveling the [[Kanto]] region to participate in the [[Pokémon League]], before embarking on a journey around the [[Orange Archipelago]].<br />
<br />
===Magical Pokémon Journey===<br />
Ash, along with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, made cameo appearances in bonus chapters of [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]. In them, Ash and {{ashfr}} have mistakenly wandered into the world Magical Pokémon Journey is set in. The bonus chapters chronicle their attempts to return to their world (of the {{pkmn|anime}}) and their encounters with various aspects of the Magical Pokémon Journey canon which differ from the anime's canon (such as the use of [[Poké Ball]]s).<br />
<br />
===Movie adaptations===<br />
[[File:DP series trio.png|thumb|200px|Ash with his friends in the movie 10 manga adaptation]]<br />
Since Ash and his Pikachu have appeared in every Pokémon movie to date, likewise, Ash is the main character in every movie manga adaptation. The same applies to Ash's team as they made similar appearances.<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
[[File:Ash DPM.png|thumb|200px|Ash in [[Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters]]]]<br />
===Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters===<br />
Ash appears as a character in [[Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters]].<br />
<br />
====Pokémon====<br />
{| width="50%"<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu DPM.png|electric|size=200px}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===<br />
[[File:Ash Ketchum JNM.png|thumb|150px|Ash in Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]<br />
Ash appears as a main character in {{OBP|Pokémon Journeys: The Series|manga}}, playing the same role as he does in the ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.<br />
<br />
====Pokémon====<br />
=====On hand=====<br />
{| style="float:left; width: 96px"<br />
|-<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu JNM.png|size=x150px|electric|nick=Pikachu ↔ Gigantamax Pikachu|link=Ash's Pikachu}} ♂<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Dragonite|Ash Dragonite JNM.png|size=x150px|dragon|flying}}<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Gengar|Ash Gengar JNM.png|size=x150px|ghost|poison}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Lucario|Ash Lucario JNM.png|fighting|steel|size=x150px|fir=Egg|mid=Riolu}}<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Sirfetch'd|Ash Sirfetch'd JNM.png|size=x150px|fighting|fir=Farfetch'd}}<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Dracovish|Ash Dracovish JNM.png|size=x150px|water|dragon}}<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
=====Traveling with=====<br />
{| width="50%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|479Rotom-Phone.png|electric|ghost|size=100px|link=Rotom Phone}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=====With Professor Oak=====<br />
<!--Listed in order of appearance in the manga adaptation--><br />
{| width="80%"<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Pokémon JNM.png|fire|flying}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Pokémon JNM20.png|size=100px|grass|poison}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Ash Muk JNM.png|size=100px|poison}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros JNM.png|Normal|disp=Tauros (×30)}} ♂<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Pokémon JNM20.png|size=100px|Normal}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Ash Bayleef Corphish Krookodile JNM.png|Grass}} ♀<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Quilava|Ash Pokémon JNM20.png|size=100px|Fire}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Pokémon JNM20.png|size=100px|Water}} ♂<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Bayleef Corphish Krookodile JNM.png|Water}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Infernape|Ash Infernape JNM.png|size=100px|fire|fighting}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Oshawott|Ash Pokémon JNM20.png|size=100px|water}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pignite|Ash Pokémon JNM20.png|size=100px|fire|fighting}} ♂<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Krookodile|Ash Bayleef Corphish Krookodile JNM.png|ground|dark}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Talonflame|Ash Pokémon JNM20.png|size=100px|fire|flying}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=====At the Cerise Laboratory=====<br />
{| width="80%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Mr. Mime|Ash Mimey JNM.png|size=100px|psychic|fairy|link=Mimey}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=====Flashback=====<br />
{| width="80%"<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Greninja|Ash Pokémon SSM.png|water|dark|disp=Greninja ↔ Ash-Greninja}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Rowlet|Ash Pokémon SSM.png|grass|flying}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lycanroc|Ash Pokémon SSM.png|rock}}<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Achievements====<br />
=====Badges=====<br />
* {{Badge|Thunder}} (prior to ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]'')<br />
<br />
=====World Coronation Series=====<br />
'''Current rank'''<br />
* '''Normal Class:''' (as of ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]'')<br />
* '''Great Class:''' (as of ''[[JNM11|Solitary and Menacing!]]'')<br />
* '''Ultra Class:''' (as of [[JNM19]])<br />
<br />
===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===<br />
[[File:Ash Ketchum PDP.png|thumb|150px|Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}]]<br />
Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} appear as main characters alongside {{an|Dawn}} and her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}, an adaptation of the anime based on ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''. However, instead of following the plot of the series, this manga follows Ash and Dawn going through various experiences with the Pokémon they encounter while traveling.<br />
<br />
====Pokémon====<br />
=====On hand=====<br />
{|align="left" width="75%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu PDP.png|Electric}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Grotle|Ash Grotle PDP.png|Grass|fir=Turtwig}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Staravia|Ash Staravia PDP.png|Normal|Flying}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Chimchar|Ash Chimchar PDP.png|Fire}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Dawn Buizel PDP.png|Water}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor PDP.png|Ground|Flying}}<br />
|}<br />
{{left clear}}<br />
<br />
=====Traded away=====<br />
{|align="left" width="25%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Aipom|Ash Aipom PDP.png|Normal|link=Dawn's Ambipom}} ♀<br />
|}<br />
{{left clear}}<br />
<br />
=====Temporary=====<br />
{|align="left" width="25%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Piplup|Dawn Piplup PDP.png|Water}} ♂<br />
|}<br />
{{left clear}}<br />
<br />
===Pokémon Newspaper Strip===<br />
[[File:Newspaper first panel.png|thumb|200px|Ash in the Pokémon Newspaper Strip]]<br />
{{main|Ash Ketchum (Pokémon Newspaper Strip)}}<br />
Ash is one of the main characters of the [[Pokémon Newspaper Strip]].<br />
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<br />
==In the TCG==<br />
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Ash or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].<br />
<br />
{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pokémon|Lightning|char=yes}}<br />
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pichu and Pikachu (CoroCoro promo)]]|type=Lightning|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}<br />
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Torkoal|9}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sky-Splitting Deoxys|jpnum=009/019}}<br />
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Grovyle|1}}|type=Grass|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=001/020}}<br />
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Phanpy|4}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=004/020}}<br />
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Swellow|7}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=007/020}}<br />
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Aipom|10}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sea's Manaphy|jpnum=010/019}}<br />
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|ADV-P Promo|Ash's Treecko|36}}|type=Grass|jpset=ADV-P Promotional cards|jpnum=036/ADV-P}}<br />
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M (Movie Random Pack 12)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=012/022}}<br />
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Staraptor M (Movie Random Pack 18)|Staraptor]] {{SP|M}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=018/022}}<br />
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}} [[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|LV.X]]|type=Lightning|jpset=DPt-P Promotional cards|jpnum=043/DPt-P}}<br />
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|BW Promo|Pidove|15}}|type=Colorless|expanded=yes|enset=BW Black Star Promos|ennum=BW15|jpset=BW-P Promotional cards|jpnum=005/BW-P}}<br />
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Ash-Greninja-EX (XY Promo 133)|Ash-Greninja]]{{EX}}|type=Water|expanded=yes|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ennum=XY133|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum=218/XY-P|jpset2=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum2=290/XY-P}}<br />
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Rowlet|1}}|type=Grass|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=001/026}}<br />
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Ash's Pikachu-GX (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 5)|Ash's Pikachu]]{{GX}} |type=Lightning|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=005/026}}<br />
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Rockruff|11}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=011/026}}<br />
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Tauros|14}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=014/026}}<br />
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Litten|59}}|type=Fire|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=059/SM-P}}<br />
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|109}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM109|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=071/SM-P}}<br />
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|110}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM110|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=072/SM-P}}<br />
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|111}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM111|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=073/SM-P}}<br />
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|112}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM112|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=074/SM-P}}<br />
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|113}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM113|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=075/SM-P}}<br />
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|114}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM114|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=076/SM-P}}<br />
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM108|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=086/SM-P}}<br />
<br />
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Lightning}}<br />
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Ash's Friendship|25}}|type=Supporter|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=025/026}}<br />
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
[[File:Ash hat OS concept art.jpg|thumb|200px|Concept art of Ash's hat from the original series]]<br />
[[File:Ash Dewgong Drawing.png|thumb|200px|Ash's drawing of a Dewgong]]<br />
* [[Ash's hat]] in the [[original series]] was similar to {{ga|Red}}'s hat in his original design from {{game|Red and Green|s}} before undergoing several changes until the final design.<br />
* Ash has never officially {{pkmn2|caught}} a female-only Pokémon or a [[Legendary Pokémon]].<br />
* Ash has caught at least one of the [[starter Pokémon]] of every [[region]] except [[Galar]].<br />
* Ash has caught at least one {{type|Flying}} Pokémon in every [[series]].<br />
** However, he has never caught a Flying-type Pokémon introduced in the [[Generation VIII]] games.<br />
* As of ''[[JN016|A Chilling Curse!]]'', Ash has caught at least one Pokémon belonging to all eighteen [[type]]s (this includes Pokémon he owns or has owned that have been retroactively made {{type|Fairy}}).<br />
** Also, as of ''[[JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!]]'', he has used at least one [[move]] of every type with his Pokémon.<br />
* Ash's favorite move is {{m|Thunderbolt}}, as revealed by himself in ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]''.<br />
* According to [[Takeshi Shudō]]'s {{pkmn|anime}} novelizations, Ash's birthday is exactly 10 years, 10 months, and 10 days before the day he began his [[Pokémon journey]]. However, in ''[[JN030|Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!]]'', {{Delia}} states that Ash started his journey on his tenth birthday.<br />
* Ash is still considered a 10-year-old in promotional materials and in main series episodes as recent as ''[[JN067|Sleuths for Truth!]]'', despite at least a year having been implied to have passed between ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'' and ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]''.<br />
** [[Kunihiko Yuyama]], creative supervisor for ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' and executive director for prior series, has stated in a interview with {{wp|Daniel Arsham}} in ''Arsham's Pokédex'', a collection of Pokémon-related artwork, that Ash does not age because the anime is set in an endless early summer.<br />
* When [[Veronica Taylor]] was interviewed in the documentary "Adventures in Voice Acting", she stated that during her audition for the role of Ash, he was known as Casey at the time. This name would later be given to a {{an|Casey|recurring character from Johto}}.<br />
* Ash can {{wp|drawing|draw}}, as shown in ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]'' when he drew a {{p|Dewgong}}. However, his drawing was insulted by [[Angie]].<br />
* Ash has been shown to be a good climber at various points in the anime, such as in ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', ''Climbing the Walls'', and ''[[SM075|Some Kind of Laziness!]]'', to the point of {{an|Misty}} saying "He climbs like a {{p|Mankey}}" in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', and {{an|Brock}} calling him a "human {{p|Aipom}}" in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.<br />
* Ash has lost once to every {{type|Normal}} [[Gym Leader]] he has met. Out of the four Normal-type Gym Leaders he has battled against, [[Cheren]] is the only one against whom Ash has never won.<br />
* The only region where Ash didn't lose any official Gym battles is the [[Orange Archipelago]].<br />
** Also, Ash did not lose any official trials in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', although he has lost to [[Nanu]] in an [[SM074|unofficial battle]].<br />
* Ever since facing [[Wattson]] in ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'', Ash has not won a Gym [[Badge]] in the same episode in which he meets the [[Gym Leader]].<br />
* If only {{pkmn|Trainer}} battles are counted, as of [[JN122]], Ash is on his longest winning streak to date, totaling over 70 episodes, having last lost to [[Rinto]] in ''[[JN051|Trials of a Budding Master!]]''.<br />
** If not, as all of his eligible Pokémon were defeated in a {{DL|Raid Battle (GO)|In the anime|Raid Battle}} against an {{p|Articuno}} in ''[[JN102|Battling in the Freezing Raid!]]'', the longest period Ash has been on a winning streak is exactly 70 episodes, going from ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]'' to ''[[XY106|A Meeting of Two Journeys!]]''.<br />
* Ash has defeated more regional {{pkmn|Champion}}s onscreen in the anime than any other Trainer, having won against {{an|Iris}}, {{an|Steven}}, {{an|Cynthia}}, and {{an|Leon}}.<br />
** Additionally, he has also defeated [[Wallace]], the former Hoenn Champion.<br />
* Ash shares at least one Pokémon of the same evolutionary family with one of his rivals in each series.<br />
* ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]'' and [[JN133]] are the only main series episodes during his time as a protagonist to not feature Ash in any capacity.<br />
* In promotional material for the [[Manalo Conference]], Ash was given the title of (Japanese: ゼンリョクチャレンジャ ''Full-force challenger'').<br />
* [[National Ash Ketchum Day]] is celebrated every September 15, the anniversary of Ash's first [[Pokémon League Conference]] [[SM139|victory]], first being celebrated on said victory's first-year anniversary in 2020.<br />
* Ash's height is around 4'7" (140 cm).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210219050737/https://pokemonday.pokemon.co.jp/tips/065/ Japanese Pokémon Day website tip #65] (Archived)</ref><br />
* In the [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]] episode ''[[TW01|Letter]]'', a Trainer who bears a resemblance to Ash can be seen at the entrance to [[Wyndon Stadium]] with a {{p|Pikachu}}.<br />
* In the anime, Ash is the first and, so far, only Trainer:<br />
** With a known [[hometown]] to not be native to any of the regions he is the Champion of.<br />
** With access to [[Z-Move]]s, [[Dynamax]]/[[Gigantamax]], and [[Mega Evolution]] at the same time.<br />
*** Who has used more than one of those in a single battle.<br />
** Shown to have won two of the same Gym Badge, as he's earned a {{badge|Rain}} from both [[Juan]] and Wallace.<br />
<br />
==Names==<br />
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background:#{{X color light}}; border:3px solid #{{HP color light}}"<br />
! Language<br />
! Name<br />
! Origin<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
|Japanese<br />
| サトシ ''Satoshi''<br />
| From 智 ''chi'' (wisdom; reason) which can be read as ''Satoshi'' if a name; named after [[Satoshi Tajiri]].<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
|<ab><br />
English<br />
Portuguese, Hindi,<br />
Tamil,<br />
Telugu, Italian<br />
German, Malay<br />
Spanish, Turkish<br />
</ab><br />
| Ash Ketchum<br />
| Ketchum sounds similar to ''catch 'em''. First name can be found in Japanese name, S'''a'''to'''sh'''i. Also, Ash is a default name for {{ga|Red}} in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. {{wp|Fraxinus|Ash tree}}s are suggested as another explanation as well.<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
|European French<br />
| Sacha Ketchum<br />
| Similar to ''Ash''.<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
|Canadian French<br />
| Ash Ketchum (pre-2010) <br> Sacha Ketchum (2014-)<br />
| Same as English name.<br>Same as European French name.<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
|Korean<br />
| 한지우 ''Han Jiu''<br />
| 지 ''ji'' is from 智 ''Satoshi''. Alternatively, 지우 (知友) ''jiu'' can mean "close friend".<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})<br />
| 小智 ''Xiǎo Zhì''<br />
|Diminutive nickname derived from 田尻智, [[Satoshi Tajiri]].<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})<br />
| 小智 ''Síu Ji''<br />
| Same as Mandarin name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Arabic<br />
| أش كيتشوم ''Ash Ketshum''<br />
| From English Name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Bulgarian<br />
| Аш Кечъм ''Ash Kechum''<br />
| From English name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Icelandic<br />
| Ash Ketchum{{tt|*|spoken name}}<br>Askur Ketchum{{tt|*|subtitles}}<br />
| Same as English name<br>Askur literally means ash. Similar to English name.<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
|Indonesian<br />
| Ali (Kanto saga)<br>Satoshi (Johto saga - Pokémon the Series: XY)<br>Ash Ketchum ([[M20]] - present)<br />
| Originally from Arabic names that mean "high" or "exalted". Slightly similar to ''Ash''.<br>Same as his Japanese name<br>Same as his English name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
|Lithuanian<br />
| Ešas Kečiumas<br />
| From English name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
|Russian<br />
| Эш Кетчум ''Esh Ketchum''<br />
| Transcription of his English name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
|Thai<br />
| ซาโตชิ<br>''Satoshi''<br />
| Same as his Japanese name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Ukrainian<br />
| Еш ''Esh''<br />
| Transcription of English name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
|Vietnamese<br />
| Satoshi<br>Ash Ketchum (in early promotions)<br />
| Same as his Japanese name<br>Same as his English name<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Related articles==<br />
* [[Ashley]]<br />
* [[Ashachu]]<br />
* [[Mirror Ash]]<br />
* [[Alternate World Ash]]<br />
* [[National Ash Ketchum Day]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Ash}}<br />
* [[a:Category:Ash Ketchum|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<references/><br />
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==External links==<br />
*{{wp|Ash Ketchum|Article on Wikipedia}}<br />
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[[zh:小智（动画）]]</div>Panky..https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Masters_Eight_Tournament&diff=3571471Masters Eight Tournament2022-09-16T10:17:21Z<p>Panky..: /* Current season */</p>
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<div>{{Japanese name}}<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|The setting for the competition]]<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament Participants.png|250px|thumb|The opening ceremony]]<br />
The <!--'''Masters Eight Tournament'''--> (Japanese: '''マスターズトーナメント''' ''Masters Tournament'') is a tournament held at the end of a [[World Coronation Series]] ranking season, where the top eight ranked competitors, known as the Masters Eight, face off to determine the most powerful [[Pokémon Trainer]] in the world, known as the Monarch.<br />
<br />
The previous tournament ended in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''. The current tournament began in [[JN115]]<!--and concluded in [[JN1??]]-->. Both editions so far have utilized the single-elimination format.<br />
<br />
The event is held at [[Wyndon Stadium]] in the [[Galar]] region.<br />
<br />
==Competition==<br />
===Opening ceremony===<br />
During the opening ceremony, each member of the Masters Eight is introduced one by one, after which the match-ups of the first round are chosen by random seeding.<br />
<br />
===Rounds===<br />
In this tournament, each Trainer can only use techniques such as [[Dynamax]]/[[Gigantamax]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Mega Evolution]] once per match. Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time and may switch their Pokémon at any time. There is no time limit for any of the matches.<br />
<br />
====Quarterfinals====<br />
The quarterfinals are 3-on-3 matches. The winners here move on to the semifinals.<br />
<br />
====Semifinals====<br />
The semifinals are [[Full Battle]]s. The winners here move on to the finals.<br />
<br />
====Finals====<br />
<!--The final match is a Full Battle. The winner here is crowned Monarch and the title and rank are carried over into the next season.--><br />
<br />
==Current season==<br />
===Participants===<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament table.png|thumb|250px|The tournament table]]<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| [[JN124|Top 4]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
| [[JN122|Top 4]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
| [[JN118|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| [[JN117|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN116|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| [[JN115|Top 8]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Bracket===<br />
{{8TeamBracket<br />
| group1=Quarterfinals<br />
| group2=Semifinals<br />
| group3=Finals<br />
| score-width=150px<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed01='''1'''<br />
| RD1-team01='''{{an|Leon}}'''<br />
| RD1-score01={{MS/HOME|812Gi|Leon (anime)#Rillaboom}}{{MS/HOME|006|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD1-seed02=''6''<br />
| RD1-team02=''[[Alain]]''<br />
| RD1-score02={{MS/HOME|652|Alain#Chesnaught}}{{MS/HOME|006MX|Alain's Charizard}}{{MS/HOME|687|Alain#Malamar}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed03=''4''<br />
| RD1-team03=''{{an|Lance}}''<br />
| RD1-score03={{MS/HOME|149|Lance's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|130 s|Lance's Gyarados}}{{MS/HOME|635|Lance (anime)#Hydreigon}}<br />
| RD1-seed04='''5'''<br />
| RD1-team04='''[[Diantha]]'''<br />
| RD1-score04={{MS/HOME|699|Diantha#Aurorus}}{{MS/HOME|711|Diantha#Gourgeist}}{{MS/HOME|282M|Diantha's Gardevoir}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed05='''2'''<br />
| RD1-team05='''{{an|Cynthia}}'''<br />
| RD1-score05={{MS/HOME|423|Cynthia (anime)#Gastrodon}}{{MS/HOME|350|Cynthia (anime)#Milotic}}{{MS/HOME|445M|Cynthia's Garchomp}}<br />
| RD1-seed06=''7''<br />
| RD1-team06=''{{an|Iris}}''<br />
| RD1-score06={{MS/HOME|530|Iris's Excadrill}}{{MS/HOME|149|Iris's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|612|Iris's Haxorus}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed07=''3''<br />
| RD1-team07=''{{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}''<br />
| RD1-score07={{MS/HOME|376M s|Steven's Metagross}}{{MS/HOME|306|Steven Stone (anime)#Aggron}}{{MS/HOME|346|Steven Stone (anime)#Cradily}}<br />
| RD1-seed08='''8'''<br />
| RD1-team08='''{{Ash}}'''<br />
| RD1-score08={{MS/HOME|882|Ash's Dracovish}}{{MS/HOME|094|Ash's Gengar}}{{MS/HOME|025W|Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
<br />
| RD2-seed01='''1'''<br />
| RD2-team01='''{{an|Leon}}'''<br />
| RD2-score01={{MS/HOME|887|Leon (anime)#Dragapult}}{{MS/HOME|812|Leon (anime)#Rillaboom}}{{MS/HOME|006Gi|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD2-seed02=''5''<br />
| RD2-team02=''[[Diantha]]''<br />
| RD2-score02={{MS/HOME|701|Diantha#Hawlucha}}{{MS/HOME|697|Diantha#Tyrantrum}}{{MS/HOME|699|Diantha#Aurorus}}{{MS/HOME|711|Diantha#Gourgeist}}{{MS/HOME|706|Diantha#Goodra}}{{MS/HOME|282M|Diantha's Gardevoir}}<br />
<br />
| RD2-seed03=''2''<br />
| RD2-team03=''{{an|Cynthia}}''<br />
| RD2-score03={{MS/HOME|442|Cynthia (anime)#Spiritomb}}{{MS/HOME|407|Cynthia (anime)#Roserade}}{{MS/HOME|468|Cynthia (anime)#Togekiss}}{{MS/HOME|423|Cynthia (anime)#Gastrodon}}{{MS/HOME|445 f|Cynthia's Garchomp}}{{MS/HOME|350|Cynthia (anime)#Milotic}}<br />
| RD2-seed04='''8'''<br />
| RD2-team04='''{{Ash}}'''<br />
| RD2-score04={{MS/HOME|149|Ash's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|094|Ash's Gengar}}{{MS/HOME|025|Ash's Pikachu}}{{MS/HOME|882|Ash's Dracovish}}{{MS/HOME|865|Ash's Sirfetch'd}}{{MS/HOME|448|Ash's Lucario}}<br />
<br />
| RD3-seed01=1<br />
| RD3-team01={{an|Leon}}<br />
| RD3-score01={{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD3-seed02=8<br />
| RD3-team02={{Ash}}<br />
| RD3-score02={{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Previous season==<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The Masters Tournament is mentioned by {{mas|Ash}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]] as the '''Masters Eight Tournament'''.<br />
* The structure of this tournament is similar to the [[Champions Tournament]] of the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}.<br />
* This is the first major tournament in the {{pkmn|anime}} to have its arc interrupted by episodes that do not take place at the tournament's [[Wyndon Stadium|location]].<br />
* As stated in a caption in [[JN121]], [[Ash's Pikachu]] is the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to be brought to the opening ceremony of the tournament.<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_yue=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Daaihsī Gámbīuchoi|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|zh_cmn=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Dàshī Jǐnbiāosài|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|fr=Tournoi des Huit Maîtres<br />
|de=Turnier der Acht Meister<br />
|it=Torneo degli Otto Professionisti<br />
|ko=마스터즈 토너먼트 ''Masters Tournament''<br />
|es=Torneo de los Ocho Maestros<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Coronation Series]]<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Red}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[es:Torneo de los Ocho Maestros]]<br />
[[it:Torneo degli Otto Professionisti]]</div>Panky..https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Masters_Eight_Tournament&diff=3570033Masters Eight Tournament2022-09-12T22:34:16Z<p>Panky..: /* Bracket */</p>
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<div>{{Japanese name}}<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|The setting for the competition]]<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament Participants.png|250px|thumb|The opening ceremony]]<br />
The <!--'''Masters Eight Tournament'''--> (Japanese: '''マスターズトーナメント''' ''Masters Tournament'') is a tournament held at the end of a [[World Coronation Series]] ranking season, where the top eight ranked competitors, known as the Masters Eight, face off to determine the most powerful [[Pokémon Trainer]] in the world, known as the Monarch.<br />
<br />
The previous tournament ended in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''. The current tournament began in [[JN115]]<!--and concluded in [[JN1??]]-->. Both editions so far have utilized the single-elimination format.<br />
<br />
The event is held at [[Wyndon Stadium]] in the [[Galar]] region.<br />
<br />
==Competition==<br />
===Opening ceremony===<br />
During the opening ceremony, each member of the Masters Eight is introduced one by one, after which the match-ups of the first round are chosen by random seeding.<br />
<br />
===Rounds===<br />
In this tournament, each Trainer can only use techniques such as [[Dynamax]]/[[Gigantamax]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Mega Evolution]] once per match. Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time and may switch their Pokémon at any time. There is no time limit for any of the matches.<br />
<br />
====Quarterfinals====<br />
The quarterfinals are 3-on-3 matches. The winners here move on to the semifinals.<br />
<br />
====Semifinals====<br />
The semifinals are [[Full Battle]]s. The winners here move on to the finals.<br />
<br />
====Finals====<br />
<!--The final match is a Full Battle. The winner here is crowned Monarch and the title and rank are carried over into the next season.--><br />
<br />
==Current season==<br />
===Participants===<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament table.png|thumb|250px|The tournament table]]<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
|<!-- [[JN124|Top 4]]--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
| [[JN122|Top 4]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
| [[JN118|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| [[JN117|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN116|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| [[JN115|Top 8]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Bracket===<br />
{{8TeamBracket<br />
| group1=Quarterfinals<br />
| group2=Semifinals<br />
| group3=Finals<br />
| score-width=150px<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed01='''1'''<br />
| RD1-team01='''{{an|Leon}}'''<br />
| RD1-score01={{MS/HOME|812Gi|Leon (anime)#Rillaboom}}{{MS/HOME|006|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD1-seed02=''6''<br />
| RD1-team02=''[[Alain]]''<br />
| RD1-score02={{MS/HOME|652|Alain#Chesnaught}}{{MS/HOME|006MX|Alain's Charizard}}{{MS/HOME|687|Alain#Malamar}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed03=''4''<br />
| RD1-team03=''{{an|Lance}}''<br />
| RD1-score03={{MS/HOME|149|Lance's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|130 s|Lance's Gyarados}}{{MS/HOME|635|Lance (anime)#Hydreigon}}<br />
| RD1-seed04='''5'''<br />
| RD1-team04='''[[Diantha]]'''<br />
| RD1-score04={{MS/HOME|699|Diantha#Aurorus}}{{MS/HOME|711|Diantha#Gourgeist}}{{MS/HOME|282M|Diantha's Gardevoir}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed05='''2'''<br />
| RD1-team05='''{{an|Cynthia}}'''<br />
| RD1-score05={{MS/HOME|423|Cynthia (anime)#Gastrodon}}{{MS/HOME|350|Cynthia (anime)#Milotic}}{{MS/HOME|445M|Cynthia's Garchomp}}<br />
| RD1-seed06=''7''<br />
| RD1-team06=''{{an|Iris}}''<br />
| RD1-score06={{MS/HOME|530|Iris's Excadrill}}{{MS/HOME|149|Iris's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|612|Iris's Haxorus}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed07=''3''<br />
| RD1-team07=''{{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}''<br />
| RD1-score07={{MS/HOME|376M s|Steven's Metagross}}{{MS/HOME|306|Steven Stone (anime)#Aggron}}{{MS/HOME|346|Steven Stone (anime)#Cradily}}<br />
| RD1-seed08='''8'''<br />
| RD1-team08='''{{Ash}}'''<br />
| RD1-score08={{MS/HOME|882|Ash's Dracovish}}{{MS/HOME|094|Ash's Gengar}}{{MS/HOME|025W|Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
<br />
| RD2-seed01='''1'''<br />
| RD2-team01='''{{an|Leon}}'''<br />
| RD2-score01={{MS/HOME|887|Leon (anime)#Dragapult}}{{MS/HOME|812|Leon (anime)#Rillaboom}}{{MS/HOME|006Gi|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD2-seed02=''5''<br />
| RD2-team02=''[[Diantha]]''<br />
| RD2-score02={{MS/HOME|701|Diantha#Hawlucha}}{{MS/HOME|697|Diantha#Tyrantrum}}{{MS/HOME|699|Diantha#Aurorus}}{{MS/HOME|711|Diantha#Gourgeist}}{{MS/HOME|706|Diantha#Goodra}}{{MS/HOME|282M|Diantha's Gardevoir}}<br />
<br />
| RD2-seed03=2<br />
| RD2-team03={{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| RD2-score03={{MS/HOME|442|Cynthia (anime)#Spiritomb}}{{MS/HOME|407|Cynthia (anime)#Roserade}}{{MS/HOME|468|Cynthia (anime)#Togekiss}}{{MS/HOME|423|Cynthia (anime)#Gastrodon}}{{MS/HOME|445|Cynthia's Garchomp}}{{MS/HOME|350|Cynthia (anime)#Milotic}}<br />
| RD2-seed04=8<br />
| RD2-team04={{Ash}}<br />
| RD2-score04={{MS/HOME|149|Ash's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|094|Ash's Gengar}}{{MS/HOME|025|Ash's Pikachu}}{{MS/HOME|882|Ash's Dracovish}}{{MS/HOME|865|Ash's Sirfetch'd}}{{MS/HOME|448|Ash's Lucario}}<br />
<br />
| RD3-seed01=1<br />
| RD3-team01={{an|Leon}}<br />
| RD3-score01={{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD3-seed02=<!--8--><br />
| RD3-team02=<!--{{Ash}}--><br />
| RD3-score02=<!--{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}--><br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Previous season==<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The Masters Tournament is mentioned by {{mas|Ash}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]] as the '''Masters Eight Tournament'''.<br />
* The structure of this tournament is similar to the [[Champions Tournament]] of the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}.<br />
* This is the first major tournament in the {{pkmn|anime}} to have its arc interrupted by episodes that do not take place at the tournament's [[Wyndon Stadium|location]].<br />
* As stated in a caption in [[JN121]], [[Ash's Pikachu]] is the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to be brought to the opening ceremony of the tournament.<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_yue=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Daaihsī Gámbīuchoi|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|zh_cmn=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Dàshī Jǐnbiāosài|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|fr=Tournoi des Huit Maîtres<br />
|de=Turnier der Acht Meister<br />
|it=Torneo degli Otto Professionisti<br />
|ko=마스터즈 토너먼트 ''Masters Tournament''<br />
|es=Torneo de los Ocho Maestros<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Coronation Series]]<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Red}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[es:Torneo de los Ocho Maestros]]<br />
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<div>[[File:World Coronation Series logo anime.png|thumb|250px|The World Coronation Series logo]]<br />
The '''Pokémon World Coronation Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament. It is a competition held to determine the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}. It first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where the previous annual championship season ended. The current season started in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]''.<br />
<br />
==Registration==<br />
To compete in the tournament, participants must register themselves online first. The current season received more than 10,000 entrants.<br />
<br />
Each entrant generates a profile and a score according to the registration position.<br />
<br />
==Rules==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranks.png|thumb|250px|WCS ranks]]<br />
Trainers are divided into four classes based on their win/loss ratio. Each class is represented by a different type of [[Poké Ball]]:<br />
<br />
* '''Normal Class''' (ノーマルクラス ''Normal Class'')<br />
* '''Great Class''' (スーパークラス ''Super Class'')<br />
* '''Ultra Class''' (ハイパークラス ''Hyper Class'')<br />
* '''Master Class''' (マスタークラス ''Master Class'')<br />
<br />
The battles are all judged by the {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, which updates the rankings after each battle. In the event of a draw, no change happens, regardless of the difference between the contestants' rankings.<br />
<br />
Trainers can usually only battle against other Trainers in the same class. However, the top-ranked Trainer of the Ultra Class can only advance to the Master Class by defeating the lowest-ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in a special (Japanese: '''入れ替え戦''' ''Promotion Match'').<br />
<br />
On occasion, one-day events called '''Battle Festival Challenges''' (Japanese: '''バトルフェス''' ''Battle Festivals'') are held where many participants can gather to compete with each other at will. These events are held at stadiums and other such venues, and are open for the public to watch.<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Normal Class===<br />
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard used during World Coronation Series matches]]<br />
All first-time participants are automatically put into this class, regardless of any previous championships or statuses. The challenger must seek out opposing Trainers in nearby areas, and both must agree to battle.<br />
<br />
Battles in Normal Class follow the following rules.<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one or two Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a normal {{i|Poké Ball}}.<br />
<br />
===Great Class===<br />
[[File:Shalour City Battle Festival Challenge.png|thumb|250px|The venue of the [[Shalour City]] Battle Festival Challenge]]<br />
Trainers reach this class after Normal Class. They must be between 999th and 100th place to advance to Great Class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Normal Class.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Great Ball]].<br />
<br />
===Ultra Class===<br />
Trainers reach this class after Great Class. They must be between 99th and ninth place to advance to Ultra Class. Unlike in the two previous classes, battles in Ultra Class are pre-scheduled, and each participant's opponent is decided for them. Battles in Ultra Class are usually broadcast worldwide, held in stadiums and other such venues, and have commentators apart from the evaluation of the Drone Rotom.<br />
<br />
Battles in Ultra Class follow the following rules:<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one to three Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
* Each challenger can only use one of the following techniques per match: [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Dynamax]].<br />
<br />
The class is represented by an [[Ultra Ball]].<br />
<br />
The highest ranked Trainer of this class must defeat the lowest ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in the Master Class.<br />
<br />
===Master Class===<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
The Master Class consists of the eight Trainers who are at the top of the world ranking. They are called '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight'') and are certified by the '''Pokémon Battle Commission''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・バトル・コミッション''' ''Pokémon Battle Commission''). They battle each other at the end of the season in a single-elimination tournament called the [[Masters Tournament]], where the winner becomes the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|王者|おうじゃ}}''' ''Monarch''). The tournament is held at the [[Wyndon Stadium]]. During the tournament, battles are refereed by [[Gym guide|Dan]] as opposed to Drone Rotom.<br />
<br />
Outside the Masters Tournament, a member of the Masters Eight may request a battle against other members in the same class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Ultra Class.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Master Ball]].<br />
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<br />
==Ranking==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Profile of a registered Trainer]]<br />
The following is a list of named participants in the current World Coronation Series by ranking as of [[JN122]]:<br />
<br />
<small>↓ - ''Indicates an unspecified rank drop due to a loss.''</small><br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px<br />
|-<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Trainer<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Class<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Ranking<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Additional note<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|1}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from previous season, Monarch.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|2}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<!-- '''Top 4''' - Lost against Ash.--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN118|3}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Top 8 - Lost against Ash.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN116|4}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Top 8 - Lost against Diantha.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN122|5}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | '''Top 4''' - Lost against Leon.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN115|6}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Top 8 - Lost against Leon.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN117|7}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Top 8 - Lost against Cynthia.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|8}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Raihan]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|9}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank swapped with Ash after losing a Promotion Match.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Drasna]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|12↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Volkner]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|27↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Marnie]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN099|29↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Bea]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN086|30↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{EF|Flint}}<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Knocked out of the Masters Eight off-screen.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Kricketina Kylie|Kricketina]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great <br />
| {{color2|000|JN033|895↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Rinto]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN060|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Dozer]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN051|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN030|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Korrina}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|1,001↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Hayden]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN021|1,024↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Visquez]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN018|2,109↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lob]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN020|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|-<br />
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Masters Eight====<br />
[[File:Masters Eight anime.png|thumb|250px|The current Masters Eight]]<br />
{{main|Masters Tournament}}<br />
This group consists of the eight best [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the world. It consists of Elite Trainers who have won other championships and competitions around the world.<br />
<br />
The previous season's Masters Tournament ended in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''; the current season's tournament began in [[JN115]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The ranking and progression system of the championship is similar to the operation of the {{gal|Battle Tower}} and [[Battle Stadium]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].<br />
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' profiles follow a visual pattern similar to that of [[Pokémon GO]].<br />
* {{Ash}}'s first battles in the Normal, Great, and Ultra Classes were all against {{type|Electric}} [[Type expert|users]].<br />
* [[Alain]] is the only member of the current Masters Eight who is not a {{pkmn|Champion}}.<br />
* {{an|Iris}} is the only member of the current Masters Eight who is not known to utilize [[Mega Evolution]], [[Dynamax]], or [[Z-Move]]s.<br />
<!--* Ash is the only member of the current Masters Eight who has used a pre-evolved Pokémon in one of his Masters Tournament battles.--><br />
* Alola and Hoenn are the only [[region]]s to not feature any World Coronation Series battles onscreen.<br />
** While no Trainers native to Alola are known to have participated in the World Coronation Series, Ash represents the region as its regional Champion.<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{|<br />
|- style="vertical-align:top"<br />
|<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championship}}''<br />
|fi=Maailman Kruunajaissarja<br />
|fr=Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial<br />
|es=Serie Mundial de Coronación<br />
|it=Torneo Mondiale per l'Incoronazione<br />
|de=Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften<br />
|ko=포켓몬 월드 챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championship''<br />
|pl=Światowa Korona Bitew<br />
|pt=Campeonato da Coroação Mundial<br />
|ru=Кубок Коронаций<br />
|vi=Giải vô địch Pokémon Thế giới<br />
}}<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{|<br />
|- style="vertical-align:top"<br />
|<br />
''Battle Festival Challenge''<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|fi=Ottelujuhlahaaste<br />
|fr=Festival des Combats<br />
|es_la=Reto del Festival de Batallas<br />
|es_eu=Festival Desafío de Combate<br />
|it=Festival delle sfide Pokémon<br />
|de=Kampf-Festival-Herausforderung<br />
|pl=Wyzwanie Festiwalu Bitew<br />
|pt_br=Desafio do Festival de Batalhas<br />
|pt_eu=Desafio do Festival de Combates<br />
}}<br />
|<br />
''Pokémon Battle Commission''<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|fi=Pokémon-ottelukomissio<br />
|fr=Commission des Combats Pokémon<br />
|es_la=Comisión de Batallas Pokémon<br />
|es_eu=Comité de Combates Pokémon<br />
|it=Commissione Lotte Pokémon<br />
|de=Pokémon Kampf Kommission<br />
|pl=Komisja Bitew Pokémonów<br />
|pt_br=Comissão de Batalha Pokémon<br />
|pt_eu=Comissão de Combates Pokémon<br />
}}<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{|<br />
|- style="vertical-align:top"<br />
|<br />
''Normal Class''<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|fi=Perusluokka<br />
|fr=Normal Class<br />
|es=Clase Normal<br />
|it=Classe Base<br />
|de=Regulärklasse<br />
|pl=Klasa Podstawowa<br />
|pt=Classe Normal<br />
}}<br />
|<br />
''Great Class''<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|fi=Teholuokka<br />
|fr=Super Class<br />
|es_la=Clase Superior<br />
|es_eu=Clase Excelente<br />
|it=Classe Mega<br />
|de=Superklasse<br />
|pl=Superklasa<br />
|pt=Classe Grande<br />
}}<br />
|<br />
''Ultra Class''<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|fi=Ultraluokka<br />
|fr=Hyper Class<br />
|es_la=Clase Ultra<br />
|es_eu=Clase Superior<br />
|it=Classe Ultra<br />
|de=Hyperklasse <br />
|pl=Ultraklasa<br />
|pt=Classe Ultra<br />
}}<br />
|<br />
''Master Class''<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|fi=Mestariluokka<br />
|fr=Master Class<br />
|es=Clase Maestra<br />
|it=Classe Master<br />
|de=Meisterklasse<br />
|pl=Klasa Mistrzów<br />
|pt_br=Classe Mestre<br />
|pt_eu=Classe Mestra<br />
}}<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{|<br />
|- style="vertical-align:top"<br />
|<br />
''Masters Eight''<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|fi=Mestarikahdeksikko<br />
|fr=Huit Maîtres<br />
|es=Ocho Maestros<br />
|it=Otto Professionisti<br />
|de=Acht Meister<br />
|pl=Mistrzowska Ósemka<br />
|pt_br=Oito Mestres<br />
|pt_eu=Oito Magistrais<br />
}}<br />
|<br />
''Monarch''<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|fi=Monarkki<br />
|fr=Monarque<br />
|es=Monarca<br />
|it=Monarca<br />
|de=Monarchen<br />
|pl=Monarcha<br />
|pt=Monarca<br />
}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Championships]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes with World Coronation Series matches}}<br />
* {{cat|World Coronation Series participants}}<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Galar}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
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[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
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[[de:Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften]]<br />
[[es:Serie Mundial de Coronación]]<br />
[[fr:Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial]]<br />
[[it:Torneo mondiale per l'incoronazione]]<br />
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<div>{{Japanese name}}<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|The setting for the competition]]<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament Participants.png|250px|thumb|The opening ceremony]]<br />
The <!--'''Masters Eight Tournament'''--> (Japanese: '''マスターズトーナメント''' ''Masters Tournament'') is a tournament held at the end of a [[World Coronation Series]] ranking season, where the top eight ranked competitors, known as the Masters Eight, face off to determine the most powerful [[Pokémon Trainer]] in the world, known as the Monarch.<br />
<br />
The previous tournament ended in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''. The current tournament began in [[JN115]]<!--and concluded in [[JN1??]]-->. Both editions so far have utilized the single-elimination format.<br />
<br />
The event is held at [[Wyndon Stadium]] in the [[Galar]] region.<br />
<br />
==Competition==<br />
===Opening ceremony===<br />
During the opening ceremony, each member of the Masters Eight is introduced one by one, after which the match-ups of the first round are chosen by random seeding.<br />
<br />
===Rounds===<br />
In this tournament, each Trainer can only use techniques such as [[Dynamax]]/[[Gigantamax]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Mega Evolution]] once per match. Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time and may switch their Pokémon at any time. There is no time limit for any of the matches.<br />
<br />
====Quarterfinals====<br />
The quarterfinals are 3-on-3 matches. The winners here move on to the semifinals.<br />
<br />
====Semifinals====<br />
The semifinals are [[Full Battle]]s. The winners here move on to the finals.<br />
<br />
====Finals====<br />
<!--The final match is a Full Battle. The winner here is crowned Monarch and the title and rank are carried over into the next season.--><br />
<br />
==Current season==<br />
===Participants===<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament table.png|thumb|250px|The tournament table]]<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
|<!-- [[JN124|Top 4]]--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
| [[JN122|Top 4]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
| [[JN118|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| [[JN117|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN116|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| [[JN115|Top 8]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Bracket===<br />
{{8TeamBracket<br />
| group1=Quarterfinals<br />
| group2=Semifinals<br />
| group3=Finals<br />
| score-width=150px<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed01='''1'''<br />
| RD1-team01='''{{an|Leon}}'''<br />
| RD1-score01={{MS/HOME|812Gi|Leon (anime)#Rillaboom}}{{MS/HOME|006|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD1-seed02=''6''<br />
| RD1-team02=''[[Alain]]''<br />
| RD1-score02={{MS/HOME|652|Alain#Chesnaught}}{{MS/HOME|006MX|Alain's Charizard}}{{MS/HOME|687|Alain#Malamar}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed03=''4''<br />
| RD1-team03=''{{an|Lance}}''<br />
| RD1-score03={{MS/HOME|149|Lance's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|130 s|Lance's Gyarados}}{{MS/HOME|635|Lance (anime)#Hydreigon}}<br />
| RD1-seed04='''5'''<br />
| RD1-team04='''[[Diantha]]'''<br />
| RD1-score04={{MS/HOME|699|Diantha#Aurorus}}{{MS/HOME|711|Diantha#Gourgeist}}{{MS/HOME|282M|Diantha's Gardevoir}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed05='''2'''<br />
| RD1-team05='''{{an|Cynthia}}'''<br />
| RD1-score05={{MS/HOME|423|Cynthia (anime)#Gastrodon}}{{MS/HOME|350|Cynthia (anime)#Milotic}}{{MS/HOME|445M|Cynthia's Garchomp}}<br />
| RD1-seed06=''7''<br />
| RD1-team06=''{{an|Iris}}''<br />
| RD1-score06={{MS/HOME|530|Iris's Excadrill}}{{MS/HOME|149|Iris's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|612|Iris's Haxorus}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed07=''3''<br />
| RD1-team07=''{{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}''<br />
| RD1-score07={{MS/HOME|376M s|Steven's Metagross}}{{MS/HOME|306|Steven Stone (anime)#Aggron}}{{MS/HOME|346|Steven Stone (anime)#Cradily}}<br />
| RD1-seed08='''8'''<br />
| RD1-team08='''{{Ash}}'''<br />
| RD1-score08={{MS/HOME|882|Ash's Dracovish}}{{MS/HOME|094|Ash's Gengar}}{{MS/HOME|025W|Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
<br />
| RD2-seed01='''1'''<br />
| RD2-team01='''{{an|Leon}}'''<br />
| RD2-score01={{MS/HOME|887|Leon (anime)#Dragapult}}{{MS/HOME|812|Leon (anime)#Rillaboom}}{{MS/HOME|006Gi|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD2-seed02=''5''<br />
| RD2-team02=''[[Diantha]]''<br />
| RD2-score02={{MS/HOME|701|Diantha#Hawlucha}}{{MS/HOME|697|Diantha#Tyrantrum}}{{MS/HOME|699|Diantha#Aurorus}}{{MS/HOME|711|Diantha#Gourgeist}}{{MS/HOME|706|Diantha#Goodra}}{{MS/HOME|282M|Diantha's Gardevoir}}<br />
<br />
| RD2-seed03=2<br />
| RD2-team03={{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| RD2-score03={{MS/HOME|442|Cynthia (anime)#Spiritomb}}{{MS/HOME|407|Cynthia (anime)#Roserade}}{{MS/HOME|468|Cynthia (anime)#Togekiss}}{{MS/HOME|423|Cynthia (anime)#Gastrodon}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}<!--{{MS/HOME|350|Cynthia (anime)#Milotic}}{{MS/HOME|445M|Cynthia's Garchomp}}--><br />
| RD2-seed04=8<br />
| RD2-team04={{Ash}}<br />
| RD2-score04={{MS/HOME|149|Ash's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|094|Ash's Gengar}}{{MS/HOME|025|Ash's Pikachu}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}<!--{{MS/HOME|882|Ash's Dracovish}}{{MS/HOME|865|Ash's Sirfetch'd}}{{MS/HOME|448|Ash's Lucario}}--><br />
<br />
| RD3-seed01=1<br />
| RD3-team01={{an|Leon}}<br />
| RD3-score01={{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD3-seed02=<br />
| RD3-team02=<br />
| RD3-score02=<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Previous season==<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The Masters Tournament is mentioned by {{mas|Ash}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]] during his appearance in {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|The Classic Thunderbolt}} special event as the '''Masters Eight Tournament'''.<br />
* The structure of this tournament is similar to the [[Champions Tournament]] of the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}.<br />
* This is the first major tournament in the {{pkmn|anime}} to have its arc interrupted by episodes that do not take place at the tournament's [[Wyndon Stadium|location]].<br />
* As stated in a caption in [[JN121]], [[Ash's Pikachu]] is the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to be brought to the opening ceremony of the tournament.<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_yue=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Daaihsī Gámbīuchoi|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|zh_cmn=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Dàshī Jǐnbiāosài|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|fr=Tournoi des Huit Maîtres<br />
|de=Turnier der Acht Meister<br />
|it=Torneo degli Otto Professionisti<br />
|ko=마스터즈 토너먼트 ''Masters Tournament''<br />
|es=Torneo de los Ocho Maestros<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Coronation Series]]<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Red}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
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[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[es:Torneo de los Ocho Maestros]]<br />
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<div>[[File:World Coronation Series logo anime.png|thumb|250px|The World Coronation Series logo]]<br />
The '''Pokémon World Coronation Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament. It is a competition held to determine the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}. It first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where the previous annual championship season ended. The current season started in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]''.<br />
<br />
==Registration==<br />
To compete in the tournament, participants must register themselves online first. The current season received more than 10,000 entrants.<br />
<br />
Each entrant generates a profile and a score according to the registration position.<br />
<br />
==Rules==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranks.png|thumb|250px|WCS ranks]]<br />
Trainers are divided into four classes based on their win/loss ratio. Each class is represented by a different type of [[Poké Ball]]:<br />
<br />
* '''Normal Class''' (ノーマルクラス ''Normal Class'')<br />
* '''Great Class''' (スーパークラス ''Super Class'')<br />
* '''Ultra Class''' (ハイパークラス ''Hyper Class'')<br />
* '''Master Class''' (マスタークラス ''Master Class'')<br />
<br />
The battles are all judged by the {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, which updates the rankings after each battle. In the event of a draw, no change happens, regardless of the difference between the contestants' rankings.<br />
<br />
Trainers can usually only battle against other Trainers in the same class. However, the top-ranked Trainer of the Ultra Class can only advance to the Master Class by defeating the lowest-ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in a special (Japanese: '''入れ替え戦''' ''Promotion Match'').<br />
<br />
On occasion, one-day events called '''Battle Festival Challenges''' (Japanese: '''バトルフェス''' ''Battle Festivals'') are held where many participants can gather to compete with each other at will. These events are held at stadiums and other such venues, and are open for the public to watch.<br />
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<br />
===Normal Class===<br />
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard used during World Coronation Series matches]]<br />
All first-time participants are automatically put into this class, regardless of any previous championships or statuses. The challenger must seek out opposing Trainers in nearby areas, and both must agree to battle.<br />
<br />
Battles in Normal Class follow the following rules.<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one or two Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a normal {{i|Poké Ball}}.<br />
<br />
===Great Class===<br />
[[File:Shalour City Battle Festival Challenge.png|thumb|250px|The venue of the [[Shalour City]] Battle Festival Challenge]]<br />
Trainers reach this class after Normal Class. They must be between 999th and 100th place to advance to Great Class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Normal Class.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Great Ball]].<br />
<br />
===Ultra Class===<br />
Trainers reach this class after Great Class. They must be between 99th and ninth place to advance to Ultra Class. Unlike in the two previous classes, battles in Ultra Class are pre-scheduled, and each participant's opponent is decided for them. Battles in Ultra Class are usually broadcast worldwide, held in stadiums and other such venues, and have commentators apart from the evaluation of the Drone Rotom.<br />
<br />
Battles in Ultra Class follow the following rules:<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one to three Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
* Each challenger can only use one of the following techniques per match: [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Dynamax]].<br />
<br />
The class is represented by an [[Ultra Ball]].<br />
<br />
The highest ranked Trainer of this class must defeat the lowest ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in the Master Class.<br />
<br />
===Master Class===<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
The Master Class consists of the eight Trainers who are at the top of the world ranking. They are called '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight'') and are certified by the '''Pokémon Battle Commission''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・バトル・コミッション''' ''Pokémon Battle Commission''). They battle each other at the end of the season in a single-elimination tournament called the [[Masters Tournament]], where the winner becomes the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|王者|おうじゃ}}''' ''Monarch''). The tournament is held at the [[Wyndon Stadium]]. During the tournament, battles are refereed by [[Gym guide|Dan]] as opposed to Drone Rotom.<br />
<br />
Outside the Masters Tournament, a member of the Masters Eight may request a battle against other members in the same class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Ultra Class.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Master Ball]].<br />
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<br />
==Ranking==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Profile of a registered Trainer]]<br />
The following is a list of named participants in the current World Coronation Series by ranking as of [[JN122]]:<br />
<br />
<small>↓ - ''Indicates an unspecified rank drop due to a loss.''</small><br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px<br />
|-<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Trainer<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Class<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Ranking<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Additional note<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|1}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from previous season, Monarch.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|2}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<!-- '''Top 4''' - Lost against Ash.--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN118|3}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Top 8 - Lost against Ash.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN116|4}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Top 8 - Lost against Diantha.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN122|5}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | '''Top 4''' - Lost against Leon.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN115|6}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Top 8 - Lost against Leon.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN117|7}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Top 8 - Lost against Cynthia.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|8}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Raihan]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|9}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank swapped with Ash after losing a Promotion Match.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Drasna]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|12↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Volkner]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|27↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Marnie]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN099|29↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Bea]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN086|30↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{EF|Flint}}<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Knocked out of the Masters Eight off-screen.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Kricketina Kylie|Kricketina]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great <br />
| {{color2|000|JN033|895↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Rinto]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN060|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Dozer]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN051|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN030|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Korrina}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|1,001↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Hayden]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN021|1,024↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Visquez]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN018|2,109↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lob]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN020|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|-<br />
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Masters Eight====<br />
[[File:Masters Eight anime.png|thumb|250px|The current Masters Eight]]<br />
{{main|Masters Tournament}}<br />
This group consists of the eight best [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the world. It consists of Elite Trainers who have won other championships and competitions around the world.<br />
<br />
The previous season's Masters Tournament ended in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''; the current season's tournament began in [[JN115]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The ranking and progression system of the championship is similar to the operation of the {{gal|Battle Tower}} and [[Battle Stadium]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].<br />
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' profiles follow a visual pattern similar to that of [[Pokémon GO]].<br />
* {{Ash}}'s first battles in the Normal, Great, and Ultra Classes were all against {{type|Electric}} [[Type expert|users]].<br />
* [[Alain]] is the only member of the current Masters Eight who is not a {{pkmn|Champion}}.<br />
* {{an|Iris}} is the only member of the current Masters Eight who is not known to utilize [[Mega Evolution]], [[Dynamax]], or [[Z-Move]]s.<br />
<!--* Ash is the only member of the current Masters Eight who has used a pre-evolved Pokémon in one of his Masters Tournament battles.--><br />
* Alola and Hoenn are the only [[region]]s to not feature any World Coronation Series battles onscreen.<br />
** While no Trainers native to Alola are known to have participated in the World Coronation Series, Ash represents the region as its regional Champion.<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{|<br />
|- style="vertical-align:top"<br />
|<br />
''World Coronation Series''<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championship}}''<br />
|fi=Maailman Kruunajaissarja<br />
|fr=Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial<br />
|es=Serie Mundial de Coronación<br />
|it=Torneo Mondiale per l'Incoronazione<br />
|de=Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften<br />
|ko=포켓몬 월드 챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championship''<br />
|pl=Światowa Korona Bitew<br />
|pt=Campeonato da Coroação Mundial<br />
|ru=Кубок Коронаций<br />
|vi=Giải vô địch Pokémon Thế giới<br />
}}<br />
|<br />
''Battle Festival Challenge''<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|pt_br=Desafio do Festival de Batalhas<br />
|pt_eu=Desafio do Festival de Combates<br />
|es_la=Reto del Festival de Batallas<br />
|es_eu=Festival Desafío de Combate<br />
|de=Kampf-Festival-Herausforderung<br />
|it=Festival delle sfide Pokémon<br />
|fr=Festival des Combats<br />
|pl=Wyzwanie Festiwalu Bitew<br />
}}<br />
|<br />
''Pokémon Battle Commission''<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|pt_br=Comissão de Batalha Pokémon<br />
|pt_eu=Comissão de Combates Pokémon<br />
|it=Commissione Lotte Pokémon<br />
|es_la=Comisión de Batallas Pokémon<br />
|es_eu=Comité de Combates Pokémon<br />
|fr=Commission des Combats Pokémon<br />
|de=Pokémon Kampf Kommission<br />
|pl=Komisja Bitew Pokémonów<br />
}}<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{|<br />
|- style="vertical-align:top"<br />
|<br />
''Normal Class''<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|pt=Classe Normal<br />
|de=Regulärklasse<br />
|it=Classe Base<br />
|es=Clase Normal<br />
|fr=Normal Class<br />
|pl=Klasa Podstawowa<br />
}}<br />
|<br />
''Great Class''<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|pt=Classe Grande<br />
|de=Superklasse<br />
|it=Classe Mega<br />
|es_la=Clase Superior<br />
|es_eu=Clase Excelente<br />
|fr=Super Class<br />
|pl=Superklasa<br />
}}<br />
|<br />
''Ultra Class''<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|pt=Classe Ultra<br />
|de=Hyperklasse<br />
|it=Classe Ultra<br />
|es_la=Clase Ultra<br />
|es_eu=Clase Superior<br />
|fr=Hyper Class <br />
|pl=Ultraklasa<br />
}}<br />
|<br />
''Master Class''<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|pt_br=Classe Mestre<br />
|pt_eu=Classe Mestra<br />
|es=Clase Maestra<br />
|de=Meisterklasse<br />
|it=Classe Master<br />
|fr=Master Class<br />
|pl=Klasa Mistrzów<br />
}}<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{|<br />
|- style="vertical-align:top"<br />
|<br />
''Masters Eight''<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|pt_br=Oito Mestres<br />
|pt_eu=Oito Magistrais<br />
|it=Otto Professionisti<br />
|es=Ocho Maestros<br />
|de=Acht Meister<br />
|fr=Huit Maîtres<br />
|pl=Mistrzowska Ósemka<br />
}}<br />
|<br />
''Monarch''<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|pt=Monarca<br />
|de=Monarchen<br />
|it=Monarca<br />
|es=Monarca<br />
|fr=Monarque<br />
|pl=Monarcha<br />
}}<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Championships]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes with World Coronation Series matches}}<br />
* {{cat|World Coronation Series participants}}<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Galar}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
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[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
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[[de:Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften]]<br />
[[es:Serie Mundial de Coronación]]<br />
[[fr:Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial]]<br />
[[it:Torneo mondiale per l'incoronazione]]<br />
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<div>{{Japanese name}}<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|The setting for the competition]]<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament Participants.png|250px|thumb|The opening ceremony]]<br />
The <!--'''Masters Eight Tournament'''--> (Japanese: '''マスターズトーナメント''' ''Masters Tournament'') is a tournament held at the end of a [[World Coronation Series]] ranking season, where the top eight ranked competitors, known as the Masters Eight, face off to determine the most powerful [[Pokémon Trainer]] in the world, known as the Monarch.<br />
<br />
The previous tournament ended in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''. The current tournament began in [[JN115]]<!--and concluded in [[JN1??]]-->. Both editions so far have utilized the single-elimination format.<br />
<br />
The event is held at [[Wyndon Stadium]] in the [[Galar]] region.<br />
<br />
==Competition==<br />
===Opening ceremony===<br />
During the opening ceremony, each member of the Masters Eight is introduced one by one, after which the match-ups of the first round are chosen by random seeding.<br />
<br />
===Rounds===<br />
In this tournament, each Trainer can only use techniques such as [[Dynamax]]/[[Gigantamax]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Mega Evolution]] once per match. Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time and may switch their Pokémon at any time. There is no time limit for any of the matches.<br />
<br />
====Quarterfinals====<br />
The quarterfinals are 3-on-3 matches. The winners here move on to the semifinals.<br />
<br />
====Semifinals====<br />
The semifinals are [[Full Battle]]s. The winners here move on to the finals.<br />
<br />
====Finals====<br />
<!--The final match is a Full Battle. The winner here is crowned Monarch and the title and rank are carried over into the next season.--><br />
<br />
==Current season==<br />
===Participants===<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament table.png|thumb|250px|The tournament table]]<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
|<!-- [[JN124|'''Top 4''']]--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
| [[JN122|'''Top 4''']]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
| [[JN118|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| [[JN117|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN116|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| [[JN115|Top 8]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Bracket===<br />
{{8TeamBracket<br />
| group1=Quarterfinals<br />
| group2=Semifinals<br />
| group3=Finals<br />
| score-width=150px<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed01='''1'''<br />
| RD1-team01='''{{an|Leon}}'''<br />
| RD1-score01={{MS/HOME|812Gi|Leon (anime)#Rillaboom}}{{MS/HOME|006|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD1-seed02=''6''<br />
| RD1-team02=''[[Alain]]''<br />
| RD1-score02={{MS/HOME|652|Alain#Chesnaught}}{{MS/HOME|006MX|Alain's Charizard}}{{MS/HOME|687|Alain#Malamar}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed03=''4''<br />
| RD1-team03=''{{an|Lance}}''<br />
| RD1-score03={{MS/HOME|149|Lance's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|130 s|Lance's Gyarados}}{{MS/HOME|635|Lance (anime)#Hydreigon}}<br />
| RD1-seed04='''5'''<br />
| RD1-team04='''[[Diantha]]'''<br />
| RD1-score04={{MS/HOME|699|Diantha#Aurorus}}{{MS/HOME|711|Diantha#Gourgeist}}{{MS/HOME|282M|Diantha's Gardevoir}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed05='''2'''<br />
| RD1-team05='''{{an|Cynthia}}'''<br />
| RD1-score05={{MS/HOME|423|Cynthia (anime)#Gastrodon}}{{MS/HOME|350|Cynthia (anime)#Milotic}}{{MS/HOME|445M|Cynthia's Garchomp}}<br />
| RD1-seed06=''7''<br />
| RD1-team06=''{{an|Iris}}''<br />
| RD1-score06={{MS/HOME|530|Iris's Excadrill}}{{MS/HOME|149|Iris's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|612|Iris's Haxorus}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed07=''3''<br />
| RD1-team07=''{{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}''<br />
| RD1-score07={{MS/HOME|376M s|Steven's Metagross}}{{MS/HOME|306|Steven Stone (anime)#Aggron}}{{MS/HOME|346|Steven Stone (anime)#Cradily}}<br />
| RD1-seed08='''8'''<br />
| RD1-team08='''{{Ash}}'''<br />
| RD1-score08={{MS/HOME|882|Ash's Dracovish}}{{MS/HOME|094|Ash's Gengar}}{{MS/HOME|025W|Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
<br />
| RD2-seed01='''1'''<br />
| RD2-team01='''{{an|Leon}}'''<br />
| RD2-score01={{MS/HOME|887|Leon (anime)#Dragapult}}{{MS/HOME|812|Leon (anime)#Rillaboom}}{{MS/HOME|006Gi|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD2-seed02=''5''<br />
| RD2-team02=''[[Diantha]]''<br />
| RD2-score02={{MS/HOME|701|Diantha#Hawlucha}}{{MS/HOME|697|Diantha#Tyrantrum}}{{MS/HOME|699|Diantha#Aurorus}}{{MS/HOME|711|Diantha#Gourgeist}}{{MS/HOME|706|Diantha#Goodra}}{{MS/HOME|282M|Diantha's Gardevoir}}<br />
<br />
| RD2-seed03=2<br />
| RD2-team03={{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| RD2-score03={{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}<!--{{MS/HOME|442|Cynthia (anime)#Spiritomb}}{{MS/HOME|407|Cynthia (anime)#Roserade}}{{MS/HOME|468|Cynthia (anime)#Togekiss}}{{MS/HOME|423|Cynthia (anime)#Gastrodon}}{{MS/HOME|350|Cynthia (anime)#Milotic}}{{MS/HOME|445M|Cynthia's Garchomp}}--><br />
| RD2-seed04=8<br />
| RD2-team04={{Ash}}<br />
| RD2-score04={{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}<!--{{MS/HOME|149|Ash's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|094|Ash's Gengar}}{{MS/HOME|025W|Ash's Pikachu}}{{MS/HOME|882|Ash's Dracovish}}{{MS/HOME|865|Ash's Sirfetch'd}}{{MS/HOME|448|Ash's Lucario}}--><br />
<br />
| RD3-seed01=1<br />
| RD3-team01={{an|Leon}}<br />
| RD3-score01={{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD3-seed02=<br />
| RD3-team02=<br />
| RD3-score02=<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Previous season==<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The Masters Tournament is mentioned by {{Ash}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]] during his appearance in {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|The Classic Thunderbolt}} special event as the '''Masters Eight Tournament'''.<br />
* The structure of this tournament is similar to the [[Champions Tournament]] of the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}.<br />
* This is the first major tournament in the {{pkmn|anime}} to have its arc interrupted by episodes that do not take place at the tournament's [[Wyndon Stadium|location]].<br />
* As stated in a caption in [[JN121]], [[Ash's Pikachu]] is the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to be brought to the opening ceremony of the tournament.<br />
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==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_yue=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Daaihsī Gámbīuchoi|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|zh_cmn=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Dàshī Jǐnbiāosài|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|fr=Tournoi des Huit Maîtres<br />
|de=Turnier der Acht Meister<br />
|it=Torneo degli Otto Professionisti<br />
|ko=마스터즈 토너먼트 ''Masters Tournament''<br />
|es=Torneo de los Ocho Maestros<br />
}}<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[World Coronation Series]]<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Red}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
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[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
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[[es:Torneo de los Ocho Maestros]]<br />
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<div>[[File:World Coronation Series logo anime.png|thumb|250px|The World Coronation Series logo]]<br />
The '''Pokémon World Coronation Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament. It is a competition held to determine the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}. It first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where the previous annual championship season ended. The current season started in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]''.<br />
<br />
==Registration==<br />
To compete in the tournament, participants must register themselves online first. The current season received more than 10,000 entrants.<br />
<br />
Each entrant generates a profile and a score according to the registration position.<br />
<br />
==Rules==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranks.png|thumb|250px|WCS ranks]]<br />
Trainers are divided into four classes based on their win/loss ratio. Each class is represented by a different type of [[Poké Ball]]:<br />
<br />
* '''Normal Class''' (ノーマルクラス ''Normal Class'')<br />
* '''Great Class''' (スーパークラス ''Super Class'')<br />
* '''Ultra Class''' (ハイパークラス ''Hyper Class'')<br />
* '''Master Class''' (マスタークラス ''Master Class'')<br />
<br />
The battles are all judged by the {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, which updates the rankings after each battle. In the event of a draw, no change happens, regardless of the difference between the contestants' rankings.<br />
<br />
Trainers can usually only battle against other Trainers in the same class. However, the top-ranked Trainer of the Ultra Class can only advance to the Master Class by defeating the lowest-ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in a special (Japanese: '''入れ替え戦''' ''Promotion Match'').<br />
<br />
On occasion, one-day events called '''Battle Festival Challenges''' (Japanese: '''バトルフェス''' ''Battle Festivals'') are held where many participants can gather to compete with each other at will. These events are held at stadiums and other such venues, and are open for the public to watch.<br />
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<br />
===Normal Class===<br />
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard used during World Coronation Series matches]]<br />
All first-time participants are automatically put into this class, regardless of any previous championships or statuses. The challenger must seek out opposing Trainers in nearby areas, and both must agree to battle.<br />
<br />
Battles in Normal Class follow the following rules.<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one or two Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a normal {{i|Poké Ball}}.<br />
<br />
===Great Class===<br />
[[File:Shalour City Battle Festival Challenge.png|thumb|250px|The venue of the [[Shalour City]] Battle Festival Challenge]]<br />
Trainers reach this class after Normal Class. They must be between 999th and 100th place to advance to Great Class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Normal Class.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Great Ball]].<br />
<br />
===Ultra Class===<br />
Trainers reach this class after Great Class. They must be between 99th and ninth place to advance to Ultra Class. Unlike in the two previous classes, battles in Ultra Class are pre-scheduled, and each participant's opponent is decided for them. Battles in Ultra Class are usually broadcast worldwide, held in stadiums and other such venues, and have commentators apart from the evaluation of the Drone Rotom.<br />
<br />
Battles in Ultra Class follow the following rules:<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one to three Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
* Each challenger can only use one of the following techniques per match: [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Dynamax]].<br />
<br />
The class is represented by an [[Ultra Ball]].<br />
<br />
The highest ranked Trainer of this class must defeat the lowest ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in the Master Class.<br />
<br />
===Master Class===<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
The Master Class consists of the eight Trainers who are at the top of the world ranking. They are called '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight'') and are certified by the '''Pokémon Battle Commission''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・バトル・コミッション''' ''Pokémon Battle Commission''). They battle each other at the end of the season in a single-elimination tournament called the [[Masters Tournament]], where the winner becomes the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|王者|おうじゃ}}''' ''Monarch''). The tournament is held at the [[Wyndon Stadium]]. During the tournament, battles are refereed by [[Gym guide|Dan]] as opposed to Drone Rotom.<br />
<br />
Outside the Masters Tournament, a member of the Masters Eight may request a battle against other members in the same class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Ultra Class.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Master Ball]].<br />
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==Ranking==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Profile of a registered Trainer]]<br />
The following is a list of named participants in the current World Coronation Series by ranking as of [[JN122]]:<br />
<br />
<small>↓ - ''Indicates an unspecified rank drop due to a loss.''</small><br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px<br />
|-<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Trainer<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Class<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Ranking<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Additional note<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|1}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from previous season, Monarch.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|2}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<!-- Semi-finalist - Lost against Ash.--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN118|3}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Top 8 - Lost against Ash.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN116|4}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Top 8 - Lost against Diantha.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN122|5}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Semi-finalist - Lost against Leon.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN115|6}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Top 8 - Lost against Leon.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN117|7}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Top 8 - Lost against Cynthia.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|8}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Raihan]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|9}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank swapped with Ash after losing a Promotion Match.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Drasna]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|12↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Volkner]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|27↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Marnie]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN099|29↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Bea]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN086|30↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{EF|Flint}}<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Knocked out of the Masters Eight off-screen.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Kricketina Kylie|Kricketina]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great <br />
| {{color2|000|JN033|895↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Rinto]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN060|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Dozer]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN051|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN030|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Korrina}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|1,001↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Hayden]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN021|1,024↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Visquez]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN018|2,109↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lob]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN020|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|-<br />
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Masters Eight====<br />
[[File:Masters Eight anime.png|thumb|250px|The current Masters Eight]]<br />
{{main|Masters Tournament}}<br />
This group consists of the eight best [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the world. It consists of Elite Trainers who have won other championships and competitions around the world.<br />
<br />
The previous season's Masters Tournament ended in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''; the current season's tournament began in [[JN115]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The ranking and progression system of the championship is similar to the operation of the {{gal|Battle Tower}} and [[Battle Stadium]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].<br />
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' profiles follow a visual pattern similar to that of [[Pokémon GO]].<br />
* {{Ash}}'s first battles in the Normal, Great, and Ultra Classes were all against {{type|Electric}} [[Type expert|users]].<br />
* [[Alain]] is the only member of the current Masters Eight who is not a {{pkmn|Champion}}.<br />
* {{an|Iris}} is the only member of the current Masters Eight who is not known to utilize [[Mega Evolution]], [[Dynamax]], or [[Z-Move]]s.<br />
<!--* Ash is the only member of the current Masters Eight who has used a pre-evolved Pokémon in one of his Masters Tournament battles.--><br />
* Alola and Hoenn are the only [[region]]s to not feature any World Coronation Series battles onscreen.<br />
** While no Trainers native to Alola are known to have participated in the World Coronation Series, Ash represents the region as its regional Champion.<br />
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==In other languages==<br />
{|<br />
|- style="vertical-align:top"<br />
|<br />
''World Coronation Series''<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championship}}''<br />
|fi=Maailman Kruunajaissarja<br />
|fr=Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial<br />
|es=Serie Mundial de Coronación<br />
|it=Torneo Mondiale per l'Incoronazione<br />
|de=Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften<br />
|ko=포켓몬 월드 챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championship''<br />
|pl=Światowa Korona Bitew<br />
|pt=Campeonato da Coroação Mundial<br />
|ru=Кубок Коронаций<br />
|vi=Giải vô địch Pokémon Thế giới<br />
}}<br />
|<br />
''Battle Festival Challenge''<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|pt_br=Desafio do Festival de Batalhas<br />
|pt_eu=Desafio do Festival de Combates<br />
|es_la=Reto del Festival de Batallas<br />
|es_eu=Festival Desafío de Combate<br />
|de=Kampf-Festival-Herausforderung<br />
|it=Festival delle sfide Pokémon<br />
|fr=Festival des Combats<br />
|pl=Wyzwanie Festiwalu Bitew<br />
}}<br />
|<br />
''Pokémon Battle Commission''<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|pt_br=Comissão de Batalha Pokémon<br />
|pt_eu=Comissão de Combates Pokémon<br />
|it=Commissione Lotte Pokémon<br />
|es_la=Comisión de Batallas Pokémon<br />
|es_eu=Comité de Combates Pokémon<br />
|fr=Commission des Combats Pokémon<br />
|de=Pokémon Kampf Kommission<br />
|pl=Komisja Bitew Pokémonów<br />
}}<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{|<br />
|- style="vertical-align:top"<br />
|<br />
''Normal Class''<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|pt=Classe Normal<br />
|de=Regulärklasse<br />
|it=Classe Base<br />
|es=Clase Normal<br />
|fr=Normal Class<br />
|pl=Klasa Podstawowa<br />
}}<br />
|<br />
''Great Class''<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|pt=Classe Grande<br />
|de=Superklasse<br />
|it=Classe Mega<br />
|es_la=Clase Superior<br />
|es_eu=Clase Excelente<br />
|fr=Super Class<br />
|pl=Superklasa<br />
}}<br />
|<br />
''Ultra Class''<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|pt=Classe Ultra<br />
|de=Hyperklasse<br />
|it=Classe Ultra<br />
|es_la=Clase Ultra<br />
|es_eu=Clase Superior<br />
|fr=Hyper Class <br />
|pl=Ultraklasa<br />
}}<br />
|<br />
''Master Class''<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|pt_br=Classe Mestre<br />
|pt_eu=Classe Mestra<br />
|es=Clase Maestra<br />
|de=Meisterklasse<br />
|it=Classe Master<br />
|fr=Master Class<br />
|pl=Klasa Mistrzów<br />
}}<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{|<br />
|- style="vertical-align:top"<br />
|<br />
''Masters Eight''<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|pt_br=Oito Mestres<br />
|pt_eu=Oito Magistrais<br />
|it=Otto Professionisti<br />
|es=Ocho Maestros<br />
|de=Acht Meister<br />
|fr=Huit Maîtres<br />
|pl=Mistrzowska Ósemka<br />
}}<br />
|<br />
''Monarch''<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|pt=Monarca<br />
|de=Monarchen<br />
|it=Monarca<br />
|es=Monarca<br />
|fr=Monarque<br />
|pl=Monarcha<br />
}}<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Championships]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes with World Coronation Series matches}}<br />
* {{cat|World Coronation Series participants}}<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Galar}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[de:Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften]]<br />
[[es:Serie Mundial de Coronación]]<br />
[[fr:Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial]]<br />
[[it:Torneo mondiale per l'incoronazione]]<br />
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<div>{{Japanese name}}<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|The setting for the competition]]<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament Participants.png|250px|thumb|The opening ceremony]]<br />
The <!--'''Masters Eight Tournament'''--> (Japanese: '''マスターズトーナメント''' ''Masters Tournament'') is a tournament held at the end of a [[World Coronation Series]] ranking season, where the top eight ranked competitors, known as the Masters Eight, face off to determine the most powerful [[Pokémon Trainer]] in the world, known as the Monarch.<br />
<br />
The previous tournament ended in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''. The current tournament began in [[JN115]]<!--and concluded in [[JN1??]]-->. Both editions so far have utilized the single-elimination format.<br />
<br />
The event is held at [[Wyndon Stadium]] in the [[Galar]] region.<br />
<br />
==Competition==<br />
===Opening ceremony===<br />
During the opening ceremony, each member of the Masters Eight is introduced one by one, after which the match-ups of the first round are chosen by random seeding.<br />
<br />
===Rounds===<br />
In this tournament, each Trainer can only use techniques such as [[Dynamax]]/[[Gigantamax]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Mega Evolution]] once per match. Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time and may switch their Pokémon at any time. There is no time limit for any of the matches.<br />
<br />
====Quarterfinals====<br />
The quarterfinals are 3-on-3 matches. The winners here move on to the semifinals.<br />
<br />
====Semifinals====<br />
The semifinals are [[Full Battle]]s. The winners here move on to the finals.<br />
<br />
====Finals====<br />
<!--The final match is a Full Battle. The winner here is crowned Monarch and the title and rank are carried over into the next season.--><br />
<br />
==Current season==<br />
===Participants===<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament table.png|thumb|250px|The tournament table]]<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
|<!-- [[JN124|Semi-finalist]]--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
| [[JN122|Semi-finalist]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
| [[JN118|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| [[JN117|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN116|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| [[JN115|Top 8]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Bracket===<br />
{{8TeamBracket<br />
| group1=Quarterfinals<br />
| group2=Semifinals<br />
| group3=Finals<br />
| score-width=150px<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed01='''1'''<br />
| RD1-team01='''{{an|Leon}}'''<br />
| RD1-score01={{MS/HOME|812Gi|Leon (anime)#Rillaboom}}{{MS/HOME|006|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD1-seed02=''6''<br />
| RD1-team02=''[[Alain]]''<br />
| RD1-score02={{MS/HOME|652|Alain#Chesnaught}}{{MS/HOME|006MX|Alain's Charizard}}{{MS/HOME|687|Alain#Malamar}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed03=''4''<br />
| RD1-team03=''{{an|Lance}}''<br />
| RD1-score03={{MS/HOME|149|Lance's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|130 s|Lance's Gyarados}}{{MS/HOME|635|Lance (anime)#Hydreigon}}<br />
| RD1-seed04='''5'''<br />
| RD1-team04='''[[Diantha]]'''<br />
| RD1-score04={{MS/HOME|699|Diantha#Aurorus}}{{MS/HOME|711|Diantha#Gourgeist}}{{MS/HOME|282M|Diantha's Gardevoir}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed05='''2'''<br />
| RD1-team05='''{{an|Cynthia}}'''<br />
| RD1-score05={{MS/HOME|423|Cynthia (anime)#Gastrodon}}{{MS/HOME|350|Cynthia (anime)#Milotic}}{{MS/HOME|445M|Cynthia's Garchomp}}<br />
| RD1-seed06=''7''<br />
| RD1-team06=''{{an|Iris}}''<br />
| RD1-score06={{MS/HOME|530|Iris's Excadrill}}{{MS/HOME|149|Iris's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|612|Iris's Haxorus}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed07=''3''<br />
| RD1-team07=''{{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}''<br />
| RD1-score07={{MS/HOME|376M s|Steven's Metagross}}{{MS/HOME|306|Steven Stone (anime)#Aggron}}{{MS/HOME|346|Steven Stone (anime)#Cradily}}<br />
| RD1-seed08='''8'''<br />
| RD1-team08='''{{Ash}}'''<br />
| RD1-score08={{MS/HOME|882|Ash's Dracovish}}{{MS/HOME|094|Ash's Gengar}}{{MS/HOME|025W|Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
<br />
| RD2-seed01='''1'''<br />
| RD2-team01='''{{an|Leon}}'''<br />
| RD2-score01={{MS/HOME|887|Leon (anime)#Dragapult}}{{MS/HOME|812|Leon (anime)#Rillaboom}}{{MS/HOME|006Gi|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD2-seed02=''5''<br />
| RD2-team02=''[[Diantha]]''<br />
| RD2-score02={{MS/HOME|701|Diantha#Hawlucha}}{{MS/HOME|697|Diantha#Tyrantrum}}{{MS/HOME|699|Diantha#Aurorus}}{{MS/HOME|711|Diantha#Gourgeist}}{{MS/HOME|706|Diantha#Goodra}}{{MS/HOME|282M|Diantha's Gardevoir}}<br />
<br />
| RD2-seed03=2<br />
| RD2-team03={{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| RD2-score03={{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}<!--{{MS/HOME|442|Cynthia (anime)#Spiritomb}}{{MS/HOME|407|Cynthia (anime)#Roserade}}{{MS/HOME|468|Cynthia (anime)#Togekiss}}{{MS/HOME|423|Cynthia (anime)#Gastrodon}}{{MS/HOME|350|Cynthia (anime)#Milotic}}{{MS/HOME|445M|Cynthia's Garchomp}}--><br />
| RD2-seed04=8<br />
| RD2-team04={{Ash}}<br />
| RD2-score04={{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}<!--{{MS/HOME|149|Ash's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|094|Ash's Gengar}}{{MS/HOME|025W|Ash's Pikachu}}{{MS/HOME|882|Ash's Dracovish}}{{MS/HOME|865|Ash's Sirfetch'd}}{{MS/HOME|448|Ash's Lucario}}--><br />
<br />
| RD3-seed01=1<br />
| RD3-team01={{an|Leon}}<br />
| RD3-score01={{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD3-seed02=<br />
| RD3-team02=<br />
| RD3-score02=<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Previous season==<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The Masters Tournament is mentioned by {{Ash}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]] during his appearance in {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|The Classic Thunderbolt}} special event as the '''Masters Eight Tournament'''.<br />
* The structure of this tournament is similar to the [[Champions Tournament]] of the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}.<br />
* This is the first major tournament in the {{pkmn|anime}} to have its arc interrupted by episodes that do not take place at the tournament's [[Wyndon Stadium|location]].<br />
* As stated in a caption in [[JN121]], [[Ash's Pikachu]] is the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to be brought to the opening ceremony of the tournament.<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_yue=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Daaihsī Gámbīuchoi|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|zh_cmn=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Dàshī Jǐnbiāosài|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|fr=Tournoi des Huit Maîtres<br />
|de=Turnier der Acht Meister<br />
|it=Torneo degli Otto Professionisti<br />
|ko=마스터즈 토너먼트 ''Masters Tournament''<br />
|es=Torneo de los Ocho Maestros<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Coronation Series]]<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Red}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[es:Torneo de los Ocho Maestros]]<br />
[[it:Torneo degli Otto Professionisti]]</div>Panky..https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=World_Coronation_Series&diff=3554878World Coronation Series2022-08-13T22:21:04Z<p>Panky..: /* Ranking */ Simplification attempt.</p>
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<div>[[File:World Coronation Series logo anime.png|thumb|250px|The World Coronation Series logo]]<br />
The '''Pokémon World Coronation Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament. It is a competition held to determine the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}. It first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where the previous annual championship season ended. The current season started in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]''.<br />
<br />
==Registration==<br />
To compete in the tournament, participants must register themselves online first. The current season received more than 10,000 entrants.<br />
<br />
Each entrant generates a profile and a score according to the registration position.<br />
<br />
==Rules==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranks.png|thumb|250px|WCS ranks]]<br />
Trainers are divided into four classes based on their win/loss ratio. Each class is represented by a different type of [[Poké Ball]]:<br />
<br />
* '''Normal Class''' (ノーマルクラス ''Normal Class'')<br />
* '''Great Class''' (スーパークラス ''Super Class'')<br />
* '''Ultra Class''' (ハイパークラス ''Hyper Class'')<br />
* '''Master Class''' (マスタークラス ''Master Class'')<br />
<br />
The battles are all judged by the {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, which updates the rankings after each battle. In the event of a draw, no change happens, regardless of the difference between the contestants' rankings.<br />
<br />
Trainers can usually only battle against other Trainers in the same class. However, the top-ranked Trainer of the Ultra Class can only advance to the Master Class by defeating the lowest-ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in a special (Japanese: '''入れ替え戦''' ''Promotion Match'').<br />
<br />
On occasion, one-day events called '''Battle Festival Challenges''' (Japanese: '''バトルフェス''' ''Battle Festivals'') are held where many participants can gather to compete with each other at will. These events are held at stadiums and other such venues, and are open for the public to watch.<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Normal Class===<br />
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard used during World Coronation Series matches]]<br />
All first-time participants are automatically put into this class, regardless of any previous championships or statuses. The challenger must seek out opposing Trainers in nearby areas, and both must agree to battle.<br />
<br />
Battles in Normal Class follow the following rules.<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one or two Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a normal {{i|Poké Ball}}.<br />
<br />
===Great Class===<br />
[[File:Shalour City Battle Festival Challenge.png|thumb|250px|The venue of the [[Shalour City]] Battle Festival Challenge]]<br />
Trainers reach this class after Normal Class. They must be between 999th and 100th place to advance to Great Class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Normal Class.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Great Ball]].<br />
<br />
===Ultra Class===<br />
Trainers reach this class after Great Class. They must be between 99th and ninth place to advance to Ultra Class. Unlike in the two previous classes, battles in Ultra Class are pre-scheduled, and each participant's opponent is decided for them. Battles in Ultra Class are usually broadcast worldwide, held in stadiums and other such venues, and have commentators apart from the evaluation of the Drone Rotom.<br />
<br />
Battles in Ultra Class follow the following rules:<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one to three Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
* Each challenger can only use one of the following techniques per match: [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Dynamax]].<br />
<br />
The class is represented by an [[Ultra Ball]].<br />
<br />
The highest ranked Trainer of this class must defeat the lowest ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in the Master Class.<br />
<br />
===Master Class===<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
The Master Class consists of the eight Trainers who are at the top of the world ranking. They are called '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight'') and are certified by the '''Pokémon Battle Commission''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・バトル・コミッション''' ''Pokémon Battle Commission''). They battle each other at the end of the season in a single-elimination tournament called the [[Masters Tournament]], where the winner becomes the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|王者|おうじゃ}}''' ''Monarch''). The tournament is held at the [[Wyndon Stadium]]. During the tournament, battles are refereed by [[Gym guide|Dan]] as opposed to Drone Rotom.<br />
<br />
Outside the Masters Tournament, a member of the Masters Eight may request a battle against other members in the same class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Ultra Class.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Master Ball]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Ranking==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Profile of a registered Trainer]]<br />
The following is a list of named participants in the current World Coronation Series by ranking as of [[JN118]]:<br />
<br />
<small>↓ - ''Indicates an unspecified rank drop due to a loss.''</small><br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px<br />
|-<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Trainer<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Class<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Ranking<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Additional note<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|1}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from previous season, Monarch.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|2}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<!-- '''Top 4''' - Lost against Ash.--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN118|3}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | ''Top 8'' - Lost against Ash.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN116|4}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | ''Top 8'' - Lost against Diantha.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|5}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<!-- '''Top 4''' - Lost against Leon.--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN115|6}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | ''Top 8'' - Lost against Leon.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN117|7}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | ''Top 8'' - Lost against Cynthia.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|8}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Raihan]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|9}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank swapped with Ash after losing a Promotion Match.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Drasna]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|12↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Volkner]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|27↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Marnie]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN099|29↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Bea]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN086|30↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{EF|Flint}}<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Knocked out of the Masters Eight off-screen.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Kricketina Kylie|Kricketina]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great <br />
| {{color2|000|JN033|895↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Rinto]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN060|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Dozer]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN051|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN030|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Korrina}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|1,001↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Hayden]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN021|1,024↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Visquez]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN018|2,109↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lob]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN020|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|-<br />
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Masters Eight====<br />
[[File:Masters Eight anime.png|thumb|250px|The current Masters Eight]]<br />
{{main|Masters Tournament}}<br />
This group consists of the eight best [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the world. It consists of Elite Trainers who have won other championships and competitions around the world.<br />
<br />
The previous season's Masters Tournament ended in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''; the current season's tournament began in [[JN115]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The ranking and progression system of the championship is similar to the operation of the {{gal|Battle Tower}} and [[Battle Stadium]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].<br />
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' profiles follow a visual pattern similar to that of [[Pokémon GO]].<br />
* {{Ash}}'s first battles in the Normal, Great, and Ultra Classes were all against {{type|Electric}} [[Type expert|users]].<br />
* [[Alain]] is the only member of the current Masters Eight who is not a {{pkmn|Champion}}.<br />
* {{an|Iris}} is the only member of the current Masters Eight who is not known to utilize [[Mega Evolution]], [[Dynamax]], or [[Z-Move]]s.<br />
<!--* Ash is the only member of the current Masters Eight who has used a pre-evolved Pokémon in one of his Masters Tournament battles.--><br />
* Alola and Hoenn are the only [[region]]s to not feature any World Coronation Series battles onscreen.<br />
** While no Trainers native to Alola are known to have participated in the World Coronation Series, Ash represents the region as its regional Champion.<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championship}}''<br />
|fi=Maailman Kruunajaissarja<br />
|fr=Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial<br />
|es=Serie Mundial de Coronación<br />
|it=Torneo Mondiale per l'Incoronazione<br />
|de=Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften<br />
|ko=포켓몬 월드 챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championship''<br />
|pl=Światowa Korona Bitew<br />
|pt_br=Campeonato da Coroação Mundial<br />
|ru=Кубок Коронаций<br />
|vi=Giải vô địch Pokémon Thế giới<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Championships]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes with World Coronation Series matches}}<br />
* {{cat|World Coronation Series participants}}<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Galar}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[de:Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften]]<br />
[[es:Serie Mundial de Coronación]]<br />
[[fr:Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial]]<br />
[[it:Torneo mondiale per l'incoronazione]]<br />
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<hr />
<div>{{Japanese name}}<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|The setting for the competition]]<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament Participants.png|250px|thumb|The opening ceremony]]<br />
The <!--'''Masters Eight Tournament'''--> (Japanese: '''マスターズトーナメント''' ''Masters Tournament'') is a tournament held at the end of a [[World Coronation Series]] ranking season, where the top eight ranked competitors, known as the '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight''), face off to determine the most powerful [[Pokémon Trainer]] in the world, known as the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|王者|おうじゃ}}''' ''Monarch'').<br />
<br />
The previous tournament ended in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''. The current tournament began in [[JN115]]<!--and concluded in [[JN1??]]-->. Both editions so far have utilized the single-elimination format.<br />
<br />
The event is held at [[Wyndon Stadium]] in the [[Galar]] region.<br />
<br />
==Competition==<br />
===Opening ceremony===<br />
During the opening ceremony, each member of the Masters Eight is introduced one by one, after which the match-ups of the first round are chosen by random seeding.<br />
<br />
===Rounds===<br />
In this tournament, each Trainer can only use techniques such as [[Dynamax]]/[[Gigantamax]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Mega Evolution]] once per match. Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time and may switch their Pokémon at any time. There is no time limit for any of the matches.<br />
<br />
====Quarterfinals====<br />
The quarterfinals are 3-on-3 matches. The winners here move on to the semifinals.<br />
<br />
====Semifinals====<br />
The semifinals are [[Full Battle]]s. The winners here move on to the finals.<br />
<br />
====Finals====<br />
<!--The final match is a Full Battle. The winner here is crowned Monarch and the title and rank are carried over into the next season.--><br />
<br />
==Current season==<br />
===Participants===<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament table.png|thumb|250px|The tournament table]]<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
|<!-- [[JN124|Top 4]]--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
|<!-- [[JN122|Top 4]]--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
| [[JN118|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| [[JN117|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN116|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| [[JN115|Top 8]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Bracket===<br />
{{8TeamBracket<br />
| group1=Quarterfinals<br />
| group2=Semifinals<br />
| group3=Finals<br />
| score-width=150px<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed01='''1'''<br />
| RD1-team01='''{{an|Leon}}'''<br />
| RD1-score01={{MS/HOME|812Gi|Leon (anime)#Rillaboom}}{{MS/HOME|006|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD1-seed02=''6''<br />
| RD1-team02=''[[Alain]]''<br />
| RD1-score02={{MS/HOME|652|Alain#Chesnaught}}{{MS/HOME|006MX|Alain's Charizard}}{{MS/HOME|687|Alain#Malamar}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed03=''4''<br />
| RD1-team03=''{{an|Lance}}''<br />
| RD1-score03={{MS/HOME|149|Lance's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|130 s|Lance's Gyarados}}{{MS/HOME|635|Lance (anime)#Hydreigon}}<br />
| RD1-seed04='''5'''<br />
| RD1-team04='''[[Diantha]]'''<br />
| RD1-score04={{MS/HOME|699|Diantha#Aurorus}}{{MS/HOME|711|Diantha#Gourgeist}}{{MS/HOME|282M|Diantha's Gardevoir}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed05='''2'''<br />
| RD1-team05='''{{an|Cynthia}}'''<br />
| RD1-score05={{MS/HOME|423|Cynthia (anime)#Gastrodon}}{{MS/HOME|350|Cynthia (anime)#Milotic}}{{MS/HOME|445M|Cynthia's Garchomp}}<br />
| RD1-seed06=''7''<br />
| RD1-team06=''{{an|Iris}}''<br />
| RD1-score06={{MS/HOME|530|Iris's Excadrill}}{{MS/HOME|149|Iris's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|612|Iris's Haxorus}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed07=''3''<br />
| RD1-team07=''{{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}''<br />
| RD1-score07={{MS/HOME|376M s|Steven's Metagross}}{{MS/HOME|306|Steven Stone (anime)#Aggron}}{{MS/HOME|346|Steven Stone (anime)#Cradily}}<br />
| RD1-seed08='''8'''<br />
| RD1-team08='''{{Ash}}'''<br />
| RD1-score08={{MS/HOME|882|Ash's Dracovish}}{{MS/HOME|094|Ash's Gengar}}{{MS/HOME|025W|Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
<br />
| RD2-seed01=1<br />
| RD2-team01={{an|Leon}}<br />
| RD2-score01={{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<!--{{MS/HOME|812|Leon (anime)#Rillaboom}}{{MS/HOME|006Gi|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}--><br />
| RD2-seed02=5<br />
| RD2-team02=[[Diantha]]<br />
| RD2-score02={{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}{{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}{{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}{{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}{{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}{{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}<!--{{MS/HOME|706|Diantha#Goodra}}{{MS/HOME|282M|Diantha's Gardevoir}}--><br />
<br />
| RD2-seed03=2<br />
| RD2-team03={{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| RD2-score03={{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}<!--{{MS/HOME|442|Cynthia (anime)#Spiritomb}}{{MS/HOME|407|Cynthia (anime)#Roserade}}{{MS/HOME|468|Cynthia (anime)#Togekiss}}{{MS/HOME|423|Cynthia (anime)#Gastrodon}}{{MS/HOME|350|Cynthia (anime)#Milotic}}{{MS/HOME|445M|Cynthia's Garchomp}}--><br />
| RD2-seed04=8<br />
| RD2-team04={{Ash}}<br />
| RD2-score04={{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}<!--{{MS/HOME|149|Ash's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|094|Ash's Gengar}}{{MS/HOME|025W|Ash's Pikachu}}{{MS/HOME|882|Ash's Dracovish}}{{MS/HOME|865|Ash's Sirfetch'd}}{{MS/HOME|448|Ash's Lucario}}--><br />
<br />
| RD3-seed01=<!--1--><br />
| RD3-team01=<!--{{an|Leon}}--><br />
| RD3-score01=<!--{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}--><br />
| RD3-seed02=<br />
| RD3-team02=<br />
| RD3-score02=<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Previous season==<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The structure of this tournament is similar to the [[Champions Tournament]] of the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}.<br />
* The Masters Tournament is mentioned by {{Ash}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]] during his appearance in {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|The Classic Thunderbolt}} special event as the '''Masters Eight Tournament'''.<br />
* As stated in a caption in [[JN121]], [[Ash's Pikachu]] is the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to be brought to the opening ceremony of the tournament.<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_yue=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Daaihsī Gámbīuchoi|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|zh_cmn=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Dàshī Jǐnbiāosài|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|fr=Tournoi des Huit Maîtres<br />
|de=Turnier der Acht Meister<br />
|it=Torneo degli Otto Professionisti<br />
|ko=마스터즈 토너먼트 ''Masters Tournament''<br />
|es=Torneo de los Ocho Maestros<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Coronation Series]]<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Red}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[es:Torneo de los Ocho Maestros]]<br />
[[it:Torneo degli Otto Professionisti]]</div>Panky..https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Masters_Eight_Tournament&diff=3554558Masters Eight Tournament2022-08-12T11:10:44Z<p>Panky..: /* Bracket */ Adjusted according to order of appearance from preview.</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Japanese name}}<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|The setting for the competition]]<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament Participants.png|250px|thumb|The opening ceremony]]<br />
The <!--'''Masters Eight Tournament'''--> (Japanese: '''マスターズトーナメント''' ''Masters Tournament'') is a tournament held at the end of a [[World Coronation Series]] ranking season, where the top eight ranked competitors, known as the '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight''), face off to determine the most powerful [[Pokémon Trainer]] in the world, known as the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|王者|おうじゃ}}''' ''Monarch'').<br />
<br />
The previous tournament ended in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''. The current tournament began in [[JN115]]<!--and concluded in [[JN1??]]-->.<br />
<br />
The event is held at [[Wyndon Stadium]] in the [[Galar]] region.<br />
<br />
==Competition==<br />
===Opening ceremony===<br />
During the opening ceremony, each member of the Masters Eight is introduced one by one, after which the matchups of the first round are chosen by random seeding.<br />
<br />
===Rounds===<br />
In this tournament, each Trainer can only use techniques such as [[Dynamax]]/[[Gigantamax]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Mega Evolution]] once per match. Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time and may switch their Pokémon at any time. There is no time limit for any of the matches.<br />
<br />
====Quarterfinals====<br />
The quarterfinals are 3-on-3 matches. The winners here move on to the semifinals.<br />
<br />
====Semifinals====<br />
The semifinals are [[Full Battle]]s. The winners here move on to the finals.<br />
<br />
====Finals====<br />
<br />
==Current season==<br />
===Participants===<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament table.png|thumb|250px|The tournament table]]<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
| [[JN118|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| [[JN117|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN116|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| [[JN115|Top 8]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Bracket===<br />
{{8TeamBracket<br />
| group1=Quarterfinals<br />
| group2=Semifinals<br />
| group3=Finals<br />
| score-width=150px<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed01='''1'''<br />
| RD1-team01='''{{an|Leon}}'''<br />
| RD1-score01={{MS/HOME|812Gi|Leon (anime)#Rillaboom}}{{MS/HOME|006|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD1-seed02=''6''<br />
| RD1-team02=''[[Alain]]''<br />
| RD1-score02={{MS/HOME|652|Alain#Chesnaught}}{{MS/HOME|006MX|Alain's Charizard}}{{MS/HOME|687|Alain#Malamar}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed03=''4''<br />
| RD1-team03=''{{an|Lance}}''<br />
| RD1-score03={{MS/HOME|149|Lance's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|130 s|Lance's Gyarados}}{{MS/HOME|635|Lance (anime)#Hydreigon}}<br />
| RD1-seed04='''5'''<br />
| RD1-team04='''[[Diantha]]'''<br />
| RD1-score04={{MS/HOME|699|Diantha#Aurorus}}{{MS/HOME|711|Diantha#Gourgeist}}{{MS/HOME|282M|Diantha's Gardevoir}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed05='''2'''<br />
| RD1-team05='''{{an|Cynthia}}'''<br />
| RD1-score05={{MS/HOME|423|Cynthia (anime)#Gastrodon}}{{MS/HOME|350|Cynthia (anime)#Milotic}}{{MS/HOME|445M|Cynthia's Garchomp}}<br />
| RD1-seed06=''7''<br />
| RD1-team06=''{{an|Iris}}''<br />
| RD1-score06={{MS/HOME|530|Iris's Excadrill}}{{MS/HOME|149|Iris's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|612|Iris's Haxorus}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed07=''3''<br />
| RD1-team07=''{{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}''<br />
| RD1-score07={{MS/HOME|376M s|Steven's Metagross}}{{MS/HOME|306|Steven Stone (anime)#Aggron}}{{MS/HOME|346|Steven Stone (anime)#Cradily}}<br />
| RD1-seed08='''8'''<br />
| RD1-team08='''{{Ash}}'''<br />
| RD1-score08={{MS/HOME|882|Ash's Dracovish}}{{MS/HOME|094|Ash's Gengar}}{{MS/HOME|025W|Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
<br />
| RD2-seed01=1<br />
| RD2-team01={{an|Leon}}<br />
| RD2-score01={{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<!--{{MS/HOME|812|Leon (anime)#Rillaboom}}{{MS/HOME|006Gi|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}--><br />
| RD2-seed02=5<br />
| RD2-team02=[[Diantha]]<br />
| RD2-score02={{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}{{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}{{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}{{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}{{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}{{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}<!--{{MS/HOME|706|Diantha#Goodra}}{{MS/HOME|282M|Diantha's Gardevoir}}--><br />
<br />
| RD2-seed03=2<br />
| RD2-team03={{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| RD2-score03={{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}<!--{{MS/HOME|442|Cynthia (anime)#Spiritomb}}{{MS/HOME|407|Cynthia (anime)#Roserade}}{{MS/HOME|468|Cynthia (anime)#Togekiss}}{{MS/HOME|423|Cynthia (anime)#Gastrodon}}{{MS/HOME|350|Cynthia (anime)#Milotic}}{{MS/HOME|445M|Cynthia's Garchomp}}--><br />
| RD2-seed04=8<br />
| RD2-team04={{Ash}}<br />
| RD2-score04={{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}<!--{{MS/HOME|149|Ash's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|094|Ash's Gengar}}{{MS/HOME|025W|Ash's Pikachu}}{{MS/HOME|882|Ash's Dracovish}}{{MS/HOME|865|Ash's Sirfetch'd}}{{MS/HOME|448|Ash's Lucario}}--><br />
<br />
| RD3-seed01=<!--1--><br />
| RD3-team01=<!--{{an|Leon}}--><br />
| RD3-score01=<!--{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS/HOME|006|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}--><br />
| RD3-seed02=<br />
| RD3-team02=<br />
| RD3-score02=<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Previous season==<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The structure of this tournament is similar to the [[Champions Tournament]] of the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}.<br />
* The Masters Tournament is mentioned by {{Ash}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]] during his appearance in {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|The Classic Thunderbolt}} special event as the '''Masters Eight Tournament'''.<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_yue=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Daaihsī Gámbīuchoi|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|zh_cmn=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Dàshī Jǐnbiāosài|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|fr=Tournoi des Huit Maîtres<br />
|de=Turnier der Acht Meister<br />
|it=Torneo degli Otto Professionisti<br />
|ko=마스터즈 토너먼트 ''Masters Tournament''<br />
|es=Torneo de los Ocho Maestros<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Coronation Series]]<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Red}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[es:Torneo de los Ocho Maestros]]<br />
[[it:Torneo degli Otto Professionisti]]</div>Panky..https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Masters_Eight_Tournament&diff=3550593Masters Eight Tournament2022-07-30T07:25:00Z<p>Panky..: /* Semifinals */ Soft confirmation in a new magazine scan.</p>
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<div>{{Japanese name}}<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|The setting for the competition]]<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament Participants.png|250px|thumb|Masters Tournament event opening]]<br />
The <!--'''Masters Eight Tournament'''--> (Japanese: '''マスターズトーナメント''' ''Masters Tournament'') is a tournament held at the end of a [[World Coronation Series]] ranking season, where the top eight ranked competitors face off to determine the most powerful [[Pokémon Trainer]] in the world, known as the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|王者|おうじゃ}}''' ''Monarch'').<br />
<br />
The previous tournament ended in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''. The current tournament began in [[JN115]]<!--and concluded in [[JN1??]]-->.<br />
<br />
The event is held at [[Wyndon Stadium]] in the [[Galar]] region.<br />
<br />
==Competition==<br />
===Opening ceremony===<br />
During the opening ceremony, each member of the Masters Eight is introduced one by one, after which the matchups of the first round are chosen by random seeding.<br />
<br />
===Rounds===<br />
In this tournament, each Trainer can only use techniques such as [[Dynamax]]/[[Gigantamax]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Mega Evolution]] once per match. Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time and may switch their Pokémon at any time. There is no time limit for any of the matches.<br />
<br />
====Quarterfinals====<br />
The quarterfinals are 3-on-3 matches. The winners here move on to the semifinals.<br />
<br />
====Semifinals====<br />
<!--The semifinals are [[Full Battle]]s. The winners here move on to the finals.--><br />
<br />
====Finals====<br />
<br />
==Current season==<br />
===Participants===<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament table.png|thumb|250px|The tournament table]]<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
| [[JN118|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| [[JN117|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN116|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| [[JN115|Top 8]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Bracket===<br />
{{8TeamBracket<br />
| group1=Quarterfinals<br />
| group2=Semifinals<br />
| group3=Finals<br />
| score-width=150px<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed01='''1'''<br />
| RD1-team01='''{{an|Leon}}'''<br />
| RD1-score01={{MS/HOME|812Gi|Leon (anime)#Rillaboom}}{{MS/HOME|006|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD1-seed02=''6''<br />
| RD1-team02=''[[Alain]]''<br />
| RD1-score02={{MS/HOME|652|Alain#Chesnaught}}{{MS/HOME|006MX|Alain's Charizard}}{{MS/HOME|687|Alain#Malamar}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed03=''4''<br />
| RD1-team03=''{{an|Lance}}''<br />
| RD1-score03={{MS/HOME|149|Lance's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|130 s|Lance's Gyarados}}{{MS/HOME|635|Lance (anime)#Hydreigon}}<br />
| RD1-seed04='''5'''<br />
| RD1-team04='''[[Diantha]]'''<br />
| RD1-score04={{MS/HOME|699|Diantha#Aurorus}}{{MS/HOME|711|Diantha#Gourgeist}}{{MS/HOME|282M|Diantha's Gardevoir}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed05='''2'''<br />
| RD1-team05='''{{an|Cynthia}}'''<br />
| RD1-score05={{MS/HOME|423|Cynthia (anime)#Gastrodon}}{{MS/HOME|350|Cynthia (anime)#Milotic}}{{MS/HOME|445M|Cynthia's Garchomp}}<br />
| RD1-seed06=''7''<br />
| RD1-team06=''{{an|Iris}}''<br />
| RD1-score06={{MS/HOME|530|Iris's Excadrill}}{{MS/HOME|149|Iris's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|612|Iris's Haxorus}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed07=''3''<br />
| RD1-team07=''{{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}''<br />
| RD1-score07={{MS/HOME|376M s|Steven's Metagross}}{{MS/HOME|306|Steven Stone (anime)#Aggron}}{{MS/HOME|346|Steven Stone (anime)#Cradily}}<br />
| RD1-seed08='''8'''<br />
| RD1-team08='''{{Ash}}'''<br />
| RD1-score08={{MS/HOME|882|Ash's Dracovish}}{{MS/HOME|094|Ash's Gengar}}{{MS/HOME|025W|Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
<br />
| RD2-seed01=1<br />
| RD2-team01={{an|Leon}}<br />
| RD2-score01={{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<!--{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}--><br />
| RD2-seed02=5<br />
| RD2-team02=[[Diantha]]<br />
| RD2-score02={{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}{{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}{{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}<!--{{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}{{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}{{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}--><br />
<br />
| RD2-seed03=2<br />
| RD2-team03={{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| RD2-score03={{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}<!--{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}--><br />
| RD2-seed04=8<br />
| RD2-team04={{Ash}}<br />
| RD2-score04={{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}<!--{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}--><br />
<br />
| RD3-seed01=<!--1--><br />
| RD3-team01=<!--{{an|Leon}}--><br />
| RD3-score01=<!--{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS/HOME|006|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}--><br />
| RD3-seed02=<br />
| RD3-team02=<br />
| RD3-score02=<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Previous season==<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The structure of this tournament is similar to the [[Champions Tournament]] of the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}.<br />
* The Masters Tournament is mentioned by {{Ash}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]] during his appearance in {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|The Classic Thunderbolt}} special event as the '''Masters Eight Tournament'''.<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_yue=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Daaihsī Gámbīuchoi|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|zh_cmn=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Dàshī Jǐnbiāosài|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|fr=Tournoi des Huit Maîtres<br />
|de=Turnier der Acht Meister<br />
|it=Torneo degli Otto Professionisti<br />
|ko=마스터즈 토너먼트 ''Masters Tournament''<br />
|es=Torneo de los Ocho Maestros<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Coronation Series]]<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Red}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[es:Torneo de los Ocho Maestros]]<br />
[[it:Torneo degli Otto Professionisti]]</div>Panky..https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=JN118&diff=3550202JN1182022-07-29T10:31:46Z<p>Panky..: /* Trivia */ Minor error in formatting.</p>
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<div>{{undubbed}}<br />
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title_ja=サトシ出陣！VSダイゴ！！ |<br />
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* {{BMGf|293535|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''<br />
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(Japanese: '''サトシ出陣！VSダイゴ！！''' ''{{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} Goes into Battle! VS {{tt|Daigo|Steven}}!!'') is the 118th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,203rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 22, 2022<!-- and is scheduled to air in the United States on *day*-->.<br />
{{spoilers}}<br />
<!--<br />
==Blurb==<br />
Official Blurb from Pokémon.com goes here, with source link--><br />
<!--Please do not alter the blurb to fix any errors, they are meant to be presented as they are on the official site.--><br />
<br />
==Plot==<br />
All of [[Wyndon Stadium]] waits with anticipation as the fourth and final match of the [[World Coronation Series]] [[Masters Tournament]] quarterfinals, featuring [[Hoenn]] {{pkmn|Champion}} {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}} and {{Ash}}, the first Champion of [[Alola]], prepares to begin. In the audience, {{TRT}}, still broadcasting the events of the tournament, are excited to see Ash battle, though [[Jessie]] believes Ash has no chance of victory against Steven. Meanwhile, [[Goh]] has [[Hop]] move over so that {{an|Iris}}, having desired to feel the excitement of the stadium in person like Ash had for [[JN115|the]] [[JN116|previous]] [[JN117|battles]], can join them in the bleachers. Hop is shocked to meet the [[Unova]] Champion in person, while Iris is excited to meet {{an|Leon}}'s younger brother and affectionately cuddles up to his {{p|Wooloo}}. <br />
<br />
[[Gym guide|Dan]] recites the rules once more: the matches in the first round are three-on-three battles with no restrictions on time or [[Recall|exchanges]]. In addition, each Trainer is allowed only one use of either [[Dynamax]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Mega Evolution]]. Hop is surprised to see that Ash has the ability to use all three. Ash declares to Steven that he will be the one to advance to the semifinals. Steven, eyeing Ash's [[Dynamax Band]], [[Z-Power Ring]], and [[Key Stone|Mega Glove]], notes Ash's confidence despite the status and strength of the former. On the count of three, both {{pkmn|Trainer}}s call out their first Pokémon. Steven chooses to lead with his ace, his {{Shiny}} {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}, while Ash selects {{AP|Dracovish}}. Backstage, Leon looks forward to seeing what Ash, the "rookie Champion", has to show. <br />
<br />
At Dan's signal, the battle begins. Ash calls for {{m|Water Gun}}, but Metagross uses {{m|Agility}} to dodge and move in close. Ash then calls for {{m|Fishious Rend}} while Steven orders a {{m|Psychic}}. Fishious Rend manages to subdue Psychic and cause Metagross [[damage]], but Dracovish is still sent flying back by the attack. Steven mutters that Ash predicted his strategy. In the audience, Goh notes that Fishious Rend's power increases if the attack goes first, while Iris adds that the move is boosted further by Dracovish's [[Ability]] {{a|Strong Jaw}}. Internally, Ash thanks [[Paul]] for [[JN114|showing him]] Metagross's strategy of approaching with Agility and then attacking with Psychic. Seeing the damage Dracovish's attack caused, Steven chooses to recall Metagross in favor of {{p|Aggron}}. Steven notes that while he is the strongest Trainer in Hoenn, that alone is not enough for him, adding that he entered the World Coronation Series to become the world's strongest Trainer. Backstage, [[Diantha]] notes that she has never seen Steven so fired up before. Ash responds that it is the same for him, and that he will win the tournament for every person and Pokémon who has cheered them on to this point. Ash calls for {{m|Dragon Rush}}, but Aggron's {{m|Heavy Slam}} overpowers the attack and flings Dracovish back. Though Dracovish gets back on its feet and seems able to continue, it suddenly collapses and is ruled unable to battle by Dan. Iris is sad that Dracovish lost, while Ash recalls and thanks it for its effort. For his second Pokémon, he selects {{AP|Gengar}}, who immediately uses {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} to {{status|burn}} Aggron, causing it to stumble. Undeterred, Steven has Aggron use {{m|Smart Strike}}, which sends Gengar flying, but Aggron's burn saps more of its strength. Aggron uses {{m|Rock Tomb}} in an attempt to trap Gengar, but the latter uses {{m|Dazzling Gleam}} to easily free itself and hit Aggron. Once again Aggron takes damage from its burn and collapses to the ground, unable to continue battling. At [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], all of {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}}, especially his {{t|Fire}} types, cheer in happiness.<br />
<br />
Steven recalls and thanks Aggron, then sends out {{p|Cradily}} as his third Pokémon. Cradily uses {{m|Power Whip}}, surrounding Gengar with its many tentacles and striking it multiple times. The tentacles then wrap around Gengar, who struggles to break free. Steven then calls for {{m|Ingrain}}, which [[Alain]] notes will prevent Cradily from being recalled. Diantha takes this as a sign that Steven intends to defeat Gengar here and now. Ash orders a {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, which scores a direct hit; however, Ingrain slowly begins restoring Cradily's [[HP|health]]. Steven then calls for {{m|Meteor Beam}}, the attack's intense light blinding Ash and Gengar. Ash realizes he can fight light with light and shouts for Gengar to use Dazzling Gleam, which blocks Meteor Beam and results in a massive explosion that damages both Pokémon, but also frees Gengar. Steven compliments Ash's strategy, the two Trainers calling for Power Whip and {{m|Shadow Ball}}, respectively. Gengar avoids several tentacles and launches its attack, but Cradily bats it aside and batters Gengar with its attack, flinging it into the ground and defeating it. Recalling Gengar, Ash selects {{AP|Pikachu}}, whom Steven calls Ash's greatest partner, for his final Pokémon. Knowing that {{type|Electric}} attacks are {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|not very effective}} against {{t|Grass}} types and Cradily is still restoring health with Ingrain, plus Metagross waiting in the wings, Goh and Hop note that Ash needs to finish Cradily quickly. [[James]] and {{MTR}} are excited to see Pikachu, and now Jessie is cheering for Ash as well, telling Pikachu to not lose. Steven orders Cradily to use {{m|Rock Blast}}, but Pikachu's {{m|Quick Attack}} [[Priority|strikes first]]. Pikachu then leaps from one rock to another to gain height and wraps up Cradily's Power Whip with {{m|Electroweb}}, a manuever that leaves Leon impressed. With Cradily's tentacles out of the way, Pikachu lands a super effective {{m|Iron Tail}}, taking Cradily out of the fight and leaving both sides with only one Pokémon left. Steven praises Ash's skill, remarking that every attack that the latter launches leave him surprised. Ash credits Gengar's efforts in assisting with Pikachu's victory.<br />
<br />
Steven recalls Cradily and sends out Metagross once more. Immediately he grasps his Mega Stickpin and Mega Evolves Metagross. Ash calls for {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but Metagross effortlessly avoids the attack, as well as several follow-up Thunderbolts. Metagross uses {{m|Meteor Mash}}, which smashes into Pikachu and causes big damage. Diantha notes that Mega Metagross is said to have far superior strategic and information process capabilities than its base form, enabling it to predict Pikachu's every action with incredible accuracy. Ash calls for Iron Tail, but Metagross easily dodges again and smashes Pikachu into the ground with Psychic, though Pikachu is still able to stand back up. Ash's grimace gives way to a smile as he tosses [[Ash's hat|his hat]] to [[Pikachu in a cap|Pikachu]] as they begin to perform their Z-Move, much to the excitement and shock of the audience. Pikachu fires {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}, but Metagross dodges and prepares to finish Pikachu with {{m|Flash Cannon}}, but the lightning bolts suddenly change direction and block Metagross's attack, as well as striking the {{pkmn|category|Iron Leg Pokémon}} and sending it plummeting to the ground. While Steven is in shock by Pikachu's ability to control electricity, Pikachu strikes Metagross with Iron Tail, scoring the finishing blow on its opponent. Dan rules Metagross unable to battle and Ash the victor. With that, Ash advances to the semifinals to battle {{an|Cynthia}}, who is excited at the prospect. In the audience, Goh and Iris dance with {{TP|Goh|Grookey}} in celebration while Hop calls Ash and his Pokémon incredible. Team Rocket is likewise thrilled with the upset, Jessie even believing that Ash might win the entire tournament. Steven congratulates Ash, attributing the victory to the feelings Ash and his partners have for each other coming together to form an incredible power. With the battle over, the four Trainers advancing to the semifinals have been decided: Leon, Diantha, Cynthia, and Ash.<br />
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Outside the stadium, Steven believes in Ash's ability to defeat Cynthia. Alain and Iris likewise tell Ash to win, which he promises to do. Ash says goodbye to the three, while inside the stadium, Leon looks down upon the battlefield impassively.<br />
<br />
==Major events==<br />
<!-- This is not for summarizing everything that happens in this episode. Only events pertaining to the series as a whole, such as catching and releasing Pokémon and obtaining Badges, go here. --><br />
[[File:JN118 Steven VS Ash.png|thumb|220px|Steven facing Ash]]<br />
* {{an|Iris}} meets [[Hop]] for the first time.<br />
* [[Ash's Dracovish]] is revealed to have {{a|Strong Jaw}} as its [[Ability]].<br />
* {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}} is revealed to own a {{p|Cradily}}.<br />
* Iris witnesses a [[Z-Move]] for the first time.<br />
* {{Ash}} defeats Steven, advancing to the semifinals to face {{an|Cynthia}}.<br />
* [[Goh]] meets Steven and [[Alain]] for the first time.<br />
* Iris, Steven, and Alain return to [[Unova]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Kalos]], respectively.<br />
{{animeevents}}<br />
<br />
===Debuts===<br />
====Pokémon debuts====<br />
<br />
==Characters==<br />
===Humans===<br />
* {{Ash}}<br />
* {{an|Iris}}<br />
* {{Tracey}}<br />
* [[Goh]]<br />
* [[Jessie]]<br />
* [[James]]<br />
* {{an|Professor Oak}}<br />
* {{Delia}}<br />
* [[Nurse Joy]]<br />
* [[Professor Birch]]<br />
* {{an|Steven Stone}}<br />
* [[Drew]]<br />
* [[Harley]]<br />
* [[Morrison]]<br />
* {{ho|Tyson}}<br />
* [[Paul]]<br />
* {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
* [[Reggie]]<br />
* [[Alain]]<br />
* [[Diantha]]<br />
* [[Chloe]]<br />
* [[Professor Cerise]]<br />
* [[Chrysa]]<br />
* [[Ren]]<br />
* {{an|Leon}}<br />
* [[Gym guide|Dan]]<br />
* [[Hop]]<br />
* [[Janet]]<br />
* [[Winstrate family|Vito]]<br />
* [[Kain]]<br />
* {{ho|Kelly}}<br />
* {{OBP|Jimmy|AG092}}<br />
* {{ho|Katie}}<br />
* Crowd<br />
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===Pokémon===<br />
<!--[[File:WTP JN118.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]--><br />
<!--[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Pokémon}}--><br />
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}}; [[Pikachu in a cap|World Cap]])<br />
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})<br />
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})<br />
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})<br />
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})<br />
* {{p|Kingler}} ({{OP|Ash|Kingler}})<br />
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OP|Ash|Muk}})<br />
* {{p|Tauros}} ({{OP|Ash|Tauros}})<br />
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])<br />
* {{p|Snorlax}} ({{OP|Ash|Snorlax}})<br />
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{OP|Ash|Heracross}})<br />
* {{p|Bayleef}} ({{OP|Ash|Bayleef}})<br />
* {{p|Quilava}} ({{OP|Ash|Quilava}})<br />
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})<br />
* {{p|Noctowl}} ({{OP|Ash|Noctowl}}; {{Shiny}})<br />
* {{p|Donphan}} ({{OP|Ash|Donphan}})<br />
* {{p|Swellow}} ({{OP|Ash|Swellow}})<br />
* {{p|Sceptile}} ({{OP|Ash|Sceptile}})<br />
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}})<br />
* {{p|Torkoal}} ({{OP|Ash|Torkoal}})<br />
* {{p|Glalie}} ({{OP|Ash|Glalie}})<br />
* {{p|Staraptor}} ({{OP|Ash|Staraptor}})<br />
* {{p|Torterra}} ({{OP|Ash|Torterra}})<br />
* {{p|Infernape}} ({{OP|Ash|Infernape}})<br />
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})<br />
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}})<br />
* {{p|Gible}} ({{OP|Ash|Gible}})<br />
* {{p|Unfezant}} ({{OP|Ash|Unfezant}}; female)<br />
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})<br />
* {{p|Pignite}} ({{OP|Ash|Pignite}})<br />
* {{p|Snivy}} ({{OP|Ash|Snivy}})<br />
* {{p|Scraggy}} ({{OP|Ash|Scraggy}})<br />
* {{p|Leavanny}} ({{OP|Ash|Leavanny}})<br />
* {{p|Palpitoad}} ({{OP|Ash|Palpitoad}})<br />
* {{p|Boldore}} ({{OP|Ash|Boldore}})<br />
* {{p|Krookodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Krookodile}})<br />
* {{p|Talonflame}} ({{OP|Ash|Talonflame}})<br />
* {{p|Hawlucha}} ({{OP|Ash|Hawlucha}})<br />
* {{p|Noivern}} ({{OP|Ash|Noivern}})<br />
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gengar}})<br />
* {{p|Dracovish}} ({{OP|Ash|Dracovish}})<br />
* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})<br />
* {{p|Morpeko}} ({{OP|James|Morpeko}}; {{form|Morpeko|Hangry Mode}})<br />
* {{p|Aggron}} ({{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}'s)<br />
* {{p|Metagross}} ({{OP|Steven|Metagross}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Metagross]]; {{Shiny}})<br />
* {{p|Cradily}} ({{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}'s)<br />
* {{p|Metagross}} ([[Paul]]'s; flashback)<br />
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Chloe|Eevee}})<br />
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}})<br />
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])<br />
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Gym guide|Dan]]'s)<br />
* {{p|Wooloo}} ([[Hop]]'s)<br />
* {{p|Spinda}} ([[Kain]]'s)<br />
* {{p|Grumpig}} ({{ho|Kelly}}'s)<br />
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Team Rocket]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])<br />
* {{p|Trubbish}} (Trainer's)<br />
* {{p|Venonat}} (Trainer's)<br />
* {{p|Spinda}} (Trainer's)<br />
* {{p|Swirlix}} (Trainer's)<br />
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainer's)<br />
* {{p|Slowpoke}} (Trainer's)<br />
* {{p|Darumaka}} (Trainer's; {{rf|Galarian|Form}})<br />
* {{p|Butterfree}} (Trainer's)<br />
* {{p|Electrike}} (Trainer's)<br />
* {{p|Pachirisu}} (Trainer's)<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Cradily}}<br />
* This episode marks the first appearance of a Cradily in the {{pkmn|anime}} since ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'', 629 episodes earlier.<br />
** This episode also marks the first appearance of a {{p|Grumpig}} in the anime since ''[[XY092|Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!]]'', 312 episodes earlier.<br />
* This episode marks the first appearance of {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}'s {{p|Aggron}} in the anime since Steven's debut in ''[[AG022|A Hole Lotta Trouble]]'', 907 episodes earlier.<br />
* This episode marks the first physical appearance of multiple [[human]] characters in the anime after long absences:<br />
** [[Janet]], whose last appearance was in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', 916 episodes earlier.<br />
** [[Winstrate family#In the anime|Vito]], whose last appearance was in ''[[AG046|Candid Camerupt]]'', 883 episodes earlier.<br />
** [[Kain]], whose last appearance was in ''[[AG057|Going for a Spinda!]]'', 872 episodes earlier.<br />
** {{OBP|Jimmy|AG092}}, whose last appearance was in ''[[AG092|Judgment Day!]]'', 837 episodes earlier.<br />
** {{ho|Kelly}}, whose last appearance was in ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]'', 807 episodes earlier.<br />
** {{ho|Katie}}, whose last appearance was in ''[[AG129|A Judgment Brawl]]'', 800 episodes earlier.<br />
** {{ho|Tyson}} and [[Morrison]], whose last appearance was in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', 797 episodes earlier.<br />
** [[Professor Birch]], whose last main series appearance was in ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]'', 796 episodes earlier.<br />
** {{Tracey}}, whose last main series appearance was in ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]'', 736 episodes earlier.<br />
*** As of this episode, this is the longest a main character has gone without making a physical appearance within the main series to date.<br />
** [[Drew]] and [[Harley]], whose last appearance was in ''[[DP079|Strategy with a Smile!]]'', 658 episodes earlier.<br />
*** This is the first episode in which they are present but {{an|May}} is not.<br />
* This is the first time that one of {{Ash}}'s Pokémon has had its [[Ability]] revealed since ''[[XY076|A Not-So-Flying Start!]]'', 328 episodes earlier.<br />
* As of this episode, [[Trip]] is the only one of Ash's main [[rival]]s that [[Goh]] has not met.<br />
* If {{DL|Professor Rowan|Alternate World Professor Rowan}} is counted, as of this episode, [[Professor Juniper]] is the only previously introduced regional [[Pokémon Professor]] who hasn't appeared in any form in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.<br />
* Throughout the episode, [[Jessie]] and {{TP|James|Morpeko}} are seen eating [[Lava Cookie]]s, which may be a nod to Steven's home region.<br />
* Steven's line after the conclusion of the {{pkmn|battle}} is notably similar to what [[Steven Stone/Quotes|he says]] after being defeated in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} and [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]].<br />
* [[Shinji Miyazaki]]'s music from ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' is reused as background music in this episode.<br />
* An instrumental version of [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]] is used as an insert song when [[Ash's Pikachu]] uses {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.<br />
<!--* As of this episode, Jun Ōwada and Daiki Tomiyasu swap their roles as the director and executive director of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', respectively.--><br />
* The [[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]] segment is replaced with [[eyecatch]]es of Ash, [[Goh]], and Pikachu for this episode.<br />
* [[Chrysa]] and [[Mimey]] narrate the preview for the [[JN119|next episode]].<br />
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===Errors===<br />
* [[Ash's Tauros]] lacks all of its three tails in the scene he is present.<br />
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(Japanese: '''サトシ出陣！VSダイゴ！！''' ''{{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} Goes into Battle! VS {{tt|Daigo|Steven}}!!'') is the 118th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,203rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 22, 2022<!-- and is scheduled to air in the United States on *day*-->.<br />
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==Plot==<br />
All of [[Wyndon Stadium]] waits with anticipation as the fourth and final match of the [[World Coronation Series]] [[Masters Tournament]] quarterfinals, featuring [[Hoenn]] {{pkmn|Champion}} {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}} and {{Ash}}, the first Champion of [[Alola]], prepares to begin. In the audience, {{TRT}}, still broadcasting the events of the tournament, are excited to see Ash battle, though [[Jessie]] believes Ash has no chance of victory against Steven. Meanwhile, [[Goh]] has [[Hop]] move over so that {{an|Iris}}, having desired to feel the excitement of the stadium in person like Ash had for [[JN115|the]] [[JN116|previous]] [[JN117|battles]], can join them in the bleachers. Hop is shocked to meet the [[Unova]] Champion in person, while Iris is excited to meet {{an|Leon}}'s younger brother and affectionately cuddles up to his {{p|Wooloo}}. <br />
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[[Gym guide|Dan]] recites the rules once more: the matches in the first round are three-on-three battles with no restrictions on time or [[Recall|exchanges]]. In addition, each Trainer is allowed only one use of either [[Dynamax]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Mega Evolution]]. Hop is surprised to see that Ash has the ability to use all three. Ash declares to Steven that he will be the one to advance to the semifinals. Steven, eyeing Ash's [[Dynamax Band]], [[Z-Power Ring]], and [[Key Stone|Mega Glove]], notes Ash's confidence despite the status and strength of the former. On the count of three, both {{pkmn|Trainer}}s call out their first Pokémon. Steven chooses to lead with his ace, his {{Shiny}} {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}, while Ash selects {{AP|Dracovish}}. Backstage, Leon looks forward to seeing what Ash, the "rookie Champion", has to show. <br />
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At Dan's signal, the battle begins. Ash calls for {{m|Water Gun}}, but Metagross uses {{m|Agility}} to dodge and move in close. Ash then calls for {{m|Fishious Rend}} while Steven orders a {{m|Psychic}}. Fishious Rend manages to subdue Psychic and cause Metagross [[damage]], but Dracovish is still sent flying back by the attack. Steven mutters that Ash predicted his strategy. In the audience, Goh notes that Fishious Rend's power increases if the attack goes first, while Iris adds that the move is boosted further by Dracovish's [[Ability]] {{a|Strong Jaw}}. Internally, Ash thanks [[Paul]] for [[JN114|showing him]] Metagross's strategy of approaching with Agility and then attacking with Psychic. Seeing the damage Dracovish's attack caused, Steven chooses to recall Metagross in favor of {{p|Aggron}}. Steven notes that while he is the strongest Trainer in Hoenn, that alone is not enough for him, adding that he entered the World Coronation Series to become the world's strongest Trainer. Backstage, [[Diantha]] notes that she has never seen Steven so fired up before. Ash responds that it is the same for him, and that he will win the tournament for every person and Pokémon who has cheered them on to this point. Ash calls for {{m|Dragon Rush}}, but Aggron's {{m|Heavy Slam}} overpowers the attack and flings Dracovish back. Though Dracovish gets back on its feet and seems able to continue, it suddenly collapses and is ruled unable to battle by Dan. Iris is sad that Dracovish lost, while Ash recalls and thanks it for its effort. For his second Pokémon, he selects {{AP|Gengar}}, who immediately uses {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} to {{status|burn}} Aggron, causing it to stumble. Undeterred, Steven has Aggron use {{m|Smart Strike}}, which sends Gengar flying, but Aggron's burn saps more of its strength. Aggron uses {{m|Rock Tomb}} in an attempt to trap Gengar, but the latter uses {{m|Dazzling Gleam}} to easily free itself and hit Aggron. Once again Aggron takes damage from its burn and collapses to the ground, unable to continue battling. At [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], all of {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}}, especially his {{t|Fire}} types, cheer in happiness.<br />
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Steven recalls and thanks Aggron, then sends out {{p|Cradily}} as his third Pokémon. Cradily uses {{m|Power Whip}}, surrounding Gengar with its many tentacles and striking it multiple times. The tentacles then wrap around Gengar, who struggles to break free. Steven then calls for {{m|Ingrain}}, which [[Alain]] notes will prevent Cradily from being recalled. Diantha takes this as a sign that Steven intends to defeat Gengar here and now. Ash orders a {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, which scores a direct hit; however, Ingrain slowly begins restoring Cradily's [[HP|health]]. Steven then calls for {{m|Meteor Beam}}, the attack's intense light blinding Ash and Gengar. Ash realizes he can fight light with light and shouts for Gengar to use Dazzling Gleam, which blocks Meteor Beam and results in a massive explosion that damages both Pokémon, but also frees Gengar. Steven compliments Ash's strategy, the two Trainers calling for Power Whip and {{m|Shadow Ball}}, respectively. Gengar avoids several tentacles and launches its attack, but Cradily bats it aside and batters Gengar with its attack, flinging it into the ground and defeating it. Recalling Gengar, Ash selects {{AP|Pikachu}}, whom Steven calls Ash's greatest partner, for his final Pokémon. Knowing that {{type|Electric}} attacks are {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|not very effective}} against {{t|Grass}} types and Cradily is still restoring health with Ingrain, plus Metagross waiting in the wings, Goh and Hop note that Ash needs to finish Cradily quickly. [[James]] and {{MTR}} are excited to see Pikachu, and now Jessie is cheering for Ash as well, telling Pikachu to not lose. Steven orders Cradily to use {{m|Rock Blast}}, but Pikachu's {{m|Quick Attack}} [[Priority|strikes first]]. Pikachu then leaps from one rock to another to gain height and wraps up Cradily's Power Whip with {{m|Electroweb}}, a manuever that leaves Leon impressed. With Cradily's tentacles out of the way, Pikachu lands a super effective {{m|Iron Tail}}, taking Cradily out of the fight and leaving both sides with only one Pokémon left. Steven praises Ash's skill, remarking that every attack that the latter launches leave him surprised. Ash credits Gengar's efforts in assisting with Pikachu's victory.<br />
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Steven recalls Cradily and sends out Metagross once more. Immediately he grasps his Mega Stickpin and Mega Evolves Metagross. Ash calls for {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but Metagross effortlessly avoids the attack, as well as several follow-up Thunderbolts. Metagross uses {{m|Meteor Mash}}, which smashes into Pikachu and causes big damage. Diantha notes that Mega Metagross is said to have far superior strategic and information process capabilities than its base form, enabling it to predict Pikachu's every action with incredible accuracy. Ash calls for Iron Tail, but Metagross easily dodges again and smashes Pikachu into the ground with Psychic, though Pikachu is still able to stand back up. Ash's grimace gives way to a smile as he tosses [[Ash's hat|his hat]] to [[Pikachu in a cap|Pikachu]] as they begin to perform their Z-Move, much to the excitement and shock of the audience. Pikachu fires {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}, but Metagross dodges and prepares to finish Pikachu with {{m|Flash Cannon}}, but the lightning bolts suddenly change direction and block Metagross's attack, as well as striking the {{pkmn|category|Iron Leg Pokémon}} and sending it plummeting to the ground. While Steven is in shock by Pikachu's ability to control electricity, Pikachu strikes Metagross with Iron Tail, scoring the finishing blow on its opponent. Dan rules Metagross unable to battle and Ash the victor. With that, Ash advances to the semifinals to battle {{an|Cynthia}}, who is excited at the prospect. In the audience, Goh and Iris dance with {{TP|Goh|Grookey}} in celebration while Hop calls Ash and his Pokémon incredible. Team Rocket is likewise thrilled with the upset, Jessie even believing that Ash might win the entire tournament. Steven congratulates Ash, attributing the victory to the feelings Ash and his partners have for each other coming together to form an incredible power. With the battle over, the four Trainers advancing to the semifinals have been decided: Leon, Diantha, Cynthia, and Ash.<br />
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Outside the stadium, Steven believes in Ash's ability to defeat Cynthia. Alain and Iris likewise tell Ash to win, which he promises to do. Ash says goodbye to the three, while inside the stadium, Leon looks down upon the battlefield impassively.<br />
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==Major events==<br />
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[[File:JN118 Steven VS Ash.png|thumb|220px|Steven facing Ash]]<br />
* {{an|Iris}} meets [[Hop]] for the first time.<br />
* [[Ash's Dracovish]] is revealed to have {{a|Strong Jaw}} as its [[Ability]].<br />
* {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}} is revealed to own a {{p|Cradily}}.<br />
* Iris witnesses a [[Z-Move]] for the first time.<br />
* {{Ash}} defeats Steven, advancing to the semifinals to face {{an|Cynthia}}.<br />
* [[Goh]] meets Steven and [[Alain]] for the first time.<br />
* Iris, Steven, and Alain return to [[Unova]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Kalos]], respectively.<br />
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===Debuts===<br />
====Pokémon debuts====<br />
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==Characters==<br />
===Humans===<br />
* {{Ash}}<br />
* {{an|Iris}}<br />
* {{Tracey}}<br />
* [[Goh]]<br />
* [[Jessie]]<br />
* [[James]]<br />
* {{an|Professor Oak}}<br />
* {{Delia}}<br />
* [[Nurse Joy]]<br />
* [[Professor Birch]]<br />
* {{an|Steven Stone}}<br />
* [[Drew]]<br />
* [[Harley]]<br />
* [[Morrison]]<br />
* {{ho|Tyson}}<br />
* [[Paul]]<br />
* {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
* [[Reggie]]<br />
* [[Alain]]<br />
* [[Diantha]]<br />
* [[Chloe]]<br />
* [[Professor Cerise]]<br />
* [[Chrysa]]<br />
* [[Ren]]<br />
* {{an|Leon}}<br />
* [[Gym guide|Dan]]<br />
* [[Hop]]<br />
* [[Janet]]<br />
* [[Winstrate family|Vito]]<br />
* [[Kain]]<br />
* {{ho|Kelly}}<br />
* {{OBP|Jimmy|AG092}}<br />
* {{ho|Katie}}<br />
* Crowd<br />
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===Pokémon===<br />
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* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}}; [[Pikachu in a cap|World Cap]])<br />
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})<br />
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})<br />
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})<br />
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})<br />
* {{p|Kingler}} ({{OP|Ash|Kingler}})<br />
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OP|Ash|Muk}})<br />
* {{p|Tauros}} ({{OP|Ash|Tauros}})<br />
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])<br />
* {{p|Snorlax}} ({{OP|Ash|Snorlax}})<br />
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{OP|Ash|Heracross}})<br />
* {{p|Bayleef}} ({{OP|Ash|Bayleef}})<br />
* {{p|Quilava}} ({{OP|Ash|Quilava}})<br />
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})<br />
* {{p|Noctowl}} ({{OP|Ash|Noctowl}}; {{Shiny}})<br />
* {{p|Donphan}} ({{OP|Ash|Donphan}})<br />
* {{p|Swellow}} ({{OP|Ash|Swellow}})<br />
* {{p|Sceptile}} ({{OP|Ash|Sceptile}})<br />
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}})<br />
* {{p|Torkoal}} ({{OP|Ash|Torkoal}})<br />
* {{p|Glalie}} ({{OP|Ash|Glalie}})<br />
* {{p|Staraptor}} ({{OP|Ash|Staraptor}})<br />
* {{p|Torterra}} ({{OP|Ash|Torterra}})<br />
* {{p|Infernape}} ({{OP|Ash|Infernape}})<br />
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})<br />
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}})<br />
* {{p|Gible}} ({{OP|Ash|Gible}})<br />
* {{p|Unfezant}} ({{OP|Ash|Unfezant}}; female)<br />
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})<br />
* {{p|Pignite}} ({{OP|Ash|Pignite}})<br />
* {{p|Snivy}} ({{OP|Ash|Snivy}})<br />
* {{p|Scraggy}} ({{OP|Ash|Scraggy}})<br />
* {{p|Leavanny}} ({{OP|Ash|Leavanny}})<br />
* {{p|Palpitoad}} ({{OP|Ash|Palpitoad}})<br />
* {{p|Boldore}} ({{OP|Ash|Boldore}})<br />
* {{p|Krookodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Krookodile}})<br />
* {{p|Talonflame}} ({{OP|Ash|Talonflame}})<br />
* {{p|Hawlucha}} ({{OP|Ash|Hawlucha}})<br />
* {{p|Noivern}} ({{OP|Ash|Noivern}})<br />
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gengar}})<br />
* {{p|Dracovish}} ({{OP|Ash|Dracovish}})<br />
* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})<br />
* {{p|Morpeko}} ({{OP|James|Morpeko}}; {{form|Morpeko|Hangry Mode}})<br />
* {{p|Aggron}} ({{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}'s)<br />
* {{p|Metagross}} ({{OP|Steven|Metagross}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Metagross]]; {{Shiny}})<br />
* {{p|Cradily}} ({{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}'s)<br />
* {{p|Metagross}} ([[Paul]]'s; flashback)<br />
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Chloe|Eevee}})<br />
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}})<br />
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])<br />
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Gym guide|Dan]]'s)<br />
* {{p|Wooloo}} ([[Hop]]'s)<br />
* {{p|Spinda}} ([[Kain]]'s)<br />
* {{p|Grumpig}} ({{ho|Kelly}}'s)<br />
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Team Rocket]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])<br />
* {{p|Trubbish}} (Trainer's)<br />
* {{p|Venonat}} (Trainer's)<br />
* {{p|Spinda}} (Trainer's)<br />
* {{p|Swirlix}} (Trainer's)<br />
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainer's)<br />
* {{p|Slowpoke}} (Trainer's)<br />
* {{p|Darumaka}} (Trainer's; {{rf|Galarian|Form}})<br />
* {{p|Butterfree}} (Trainer's)<br />
* {{p|Electrike}} (Trainer's)<br />
* {{p|Pachirisu}} (Trainer's)<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Cradily}}<br />
* This episode marks the first appearance of a Cradily in the {{pkmn|anime}} since ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'', 629 episodes earlier.<br />
** This episode also marks the first appearance of a {{p|Grumpig}} in the anime since ''[[XY092|Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!]]'', 312 episodes earlier.<br />
* This episode marks the first appearance of {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}'s {{p|Aggron}} in the anime since Steven's debut in ''[[AG022|A Hole Lotta Trouble]]'', 907 episodes earlier.<br />
* This episode marks the first physical appearance of multiple [[human]] characters in the anime after long absences:<br />
** [[Janet]], whose last appearance was in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', 916 episodes earlier.<br />
** [[Winstrate family#In the anime|Vito]], whose last appearance was in ''[[AG046|Candid Camerupt]]'', 883 episodes earlier.<br />
** [[Kain]], whose last appearance was in ''[[AG057|Going for a Spinda!]]'', 872 episodes earlier.<br />
** {{OBP|Jimmy|AG092}}, whose last appearance was in ''[[AG092|Judgment Day!]]'', 837 episodes earlier.<br />
** {{ho|Kelly}}, whose last appearance was in ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]'', 807 episodes earlier.<br />
** {{ho|Katie}}, whose last appearance was in ''[[AG129|A Judgment Brawl]]'', 800 episodes earlier.<br />
** {{ho|Tyson}} and [[Morrison]], whose last appearance was in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', 797 episodes earlier.<br />
** [[Professor Birch]], whose last main series appearance was in ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]'', 796 episodes earlier.<br />
** {{Tracey}}, whose last main series appearance was in ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]'', 736 episodes earlier.<br />
*** As of this episode, this is the longest a main character has gone without making a physical appearance within the main series to date.<br />
** [[Drew]] and [[Harley]], whose last appearance was in ''[[DP079|Strategy with a Smile!]]'', 658 episodes earlier.<br />
*** This is the first episode in which they are present but {{an|May}} is not.<br />
* This is the first time that one of {{Ash}}'s Pokémon has had its [[Ability]] revealed since ''[[XY076|A Not-So-Flying Start!]]'', 328 episodes earlier.<br />
* As of this episode, [[Trip]] is the only one of Ash's main [[rival]]s that [[Goh]] has not met.<br />
* If {{DL|Professor Rowan|Alternate World Professor Rowan}} is counted, as of this episode, [[Professor Juniper]] is the only previously introduced regional [[Pokémon Professor]] who hasn't appeared in any form in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.<br />
* Throughout the episode, [[Jessie]] and {{TP|James|Morpeko}} are seen eating [[Lava Cookie]]s, which may be a nod to Steven's home region.<br />
* Steven's line after the conclusion of the {{pkmn|battle}} is notably similar to what [[Steven Stone/Quotes|he says]] after being defeated in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} and [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]].<br />
* [[Shinji Miyazaki]]'s music from ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' is reused as background music in this episode.<br />
* An instrumental version of [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]] is used as an insert song when [[Ash's Pikachu]] uses {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.--><br />
<!--* As of this episode, Jun Ōwada and Daiki Tomiyasu swap their roles as the director and executive director of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', respectively.<br />
* The [[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]] segment is replaced with [[eyecatch]]es of Ash, [[Goh]], and Pikachu for this episode.<br />
* [[Chrysa]] and [[Mimey]] narrate the preview for the [[JN119|next episode]].<br />
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===Errors===<br />
* [[Ash's Tauros]] lacks all of its three tails in the scene he is present.<br />
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[[zh:宝可梦 旅途 第118集]]</div>Panky..https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Masters_Eight_Tournament&diff=3550045Masters Eight Tournament2022-07-28T21:06:59Z<p>Panky..: "Masters Tournament regulations" in JN108, subject to change if 123/124 turn out to be a 2-parter Leon vs Diantha semi-final and a full battle at that.</p>
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<div>{{Japanese name}}<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|The setting for the competition]]<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament Participants.png|250px|thumb|Masters Tournament event opening]]<br />
The <!--'''Masters Eight Tournament'''--> (Japanese: '''マスターズトーナメント''' ''Masters Tournament'') is a tournament held at the end of a [[World Coronation Series]] ranking season, where the top eight ranked competitors face off to determine the most powerful [[Pokémon Trainer]] in the world, known as the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|王者|おうじゃ}}''' ''Monarch'').<br />
<br />
The previous tournament ended in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''. The current tournament began in [[JN115]]<!--and concluded in [[JN1??]]-->.<br />
<br />
The event is held at [[Wyndon Stadium]] in the [[Galar]] region.<br />
<br />
==Competition==<br />
===Opening ceremony===<br />
During the opening ceremony, each member of the Masters Eight is introduced one by one, after which the matchups of the first round are chosen by random seeding.<br />
<br />
===Rounds===<br />
In this tournament, each Trainer can only use techniques such as [[Dynamax]]/[[Gigantamax]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Mega Evolution]] once per match. Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time and may switch their Pokémon at any time. There is no time limit for any of the matches.<br />
<br />
====Quarterfinals====<br />
The quarterfinals are 3-on-3 matches. The winners here move on to the semifinals.<br />
<br />
====Semifinals====<br />
<!--The semifinals are 3-on-3/6-on-6 matches. The winners here move on to the finals.--><br />
<br />
====Finals====<br />
<br />
==Current season==<br />
===Participants===<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament table.png|thumb|250px|The tournament table]]<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
| [[JN118|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| [[JN117|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN116|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| [[JN115|Top 8]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Bracket===<br />
{{8TeamBracket<br />
| group1=Quarterfinals<br />
| group2=Semifinals<br />
| group3=Finals<br />
| score-width=150px<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed01='''1'''<br />
| RD1-team01='''{{an|Leon}}'''<br />
| RD1-score01={{MS/HOME|812Gi|Leon (anime)#Rillaboom}}{{MS/HOME|006|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD1-seed02=''6''<br />
| RD1-team02=''[[Alain]]''<br />
| RD1-score02={{MS/HOME|652|Alain#Chesnaught}}{{MS/HOME|006MX|Alain's Charizard}}{{MS/HOME|687|Alain#Malamar}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed03=''4''<br />
| RD1-team03=''{{an|Lance}}''<br />
| RD1-score03={{MS/HOME|149|Lance's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|130 s|Lance's Gyarados}}{{MS/HOME|635|Lance (anime)#Hydreigon}}<br />
| RD1-seed04='''5'''<br />
| RD1-team04='''[[Diantha]]'''<br />
| RD1-score04={{MS/HOME|699|Diantha#Aurorus}}{{MS/HOME|711|Diantha#Gourgeist}}{{MS/HOME|282M|Diantha's Gardevoir}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed05='''2'''<br />
| RD1-team05='''{{an|Cynthia}}'''<br />
| RD1-score05={{MS/HOME|423|Cynthia (anime)#Gastrodon}}{{MS/HOME|350|Cynthia (anime)#Milotic}}{{MS/HOME|445M|Cynthia's Garchomp}}<br />
| RD1-seed06=''7''<br />
| RD1-team06=''{{an|Iris}}''<br />
| RD1-score06={{MS/HOME|530|Iris's Excadrill}}{{MS/HOME|149|Iris's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|612|Iris's Haxorus}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed07=''3''<br />
| RD1-team07=''{{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}''<br />
| RD1-score07={{MS/HOME|376M s|Steven's Metagross}}{{MS/HOME|306|Steven Stone (anime)#Aggron}}{{MS/HOME|346|Steven Stone (anime)#Cradily}}<br />
| RD1-seed08='''8'''<br />
| RD1-team08='''{{Ash}}'''<br />
| RD1-score08={{MS/HOME|882|Ash's Dracovish}}{{MS/HOME|094|Ash's Gengar}}{{MS/HOME|025W|Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
<br />
| RD2-seed01=1<br />
| RD2-team01={{an|Leon}}<br />
| RD2-score01={{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<!--{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}--><br />
| RD2-seed02=5<br />
| RD2-team02=[[Diantha]]<br />
| RD2-score02={{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}{{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}{{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}<!--{{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}{{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}{{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}--><br />
<br />
| RD2-seed03=2<br />
| RD2-team03={{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| RD2-score03={{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}<!--{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}--><br />
| RD2-seed04=8<br />
| RD2-team04={{Ash}}<br />
| RD2-score04={{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}<!--{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}--><br />
<br />
| RD3-seed01=<!--1--><br />
| RD3-team01=<!--{{an|Leon}}--><br />
| RD3-score01=<!--{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS/HOME|006|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}--><br />
| RD3-seed02=<br />
| RD3-team02=<br />
| RD3-score02=<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Previous season==<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The structure of this tournament is similar to the [[Champions Tournament]] of the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}.<br />
* The Masters Tournament is mentioned by {{Ash}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]] during his appearance in {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|The Classic Thunderbolt}} special event as the '''Masters Eight Tournament'''.<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_yue=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Daaihsī Gámbīuchoi|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|zh_cmn=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Dàshī Jǐnbiāosài|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|fr=Tournoi des Huit Maîtres<br />
|de=Turnier der Acht Meister<br />
|it=Torneo degli Otto Professionisti<br />
|ko=마스터즈 토너먼트 ''Masters Tournament''<br />
|es=Torneo de los Ocho Maestros<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Coronation Series]]<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Red}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[es:Torneo de los Ocho Maestros]]<br />
[[it:Torneo degli Otto Professionisti]]</div>Panky..https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Masters_Eight_Tournament&diff=3548771Masters Eight Tournament2022-07-24T07:16:00Z<p>Panky..: /* Competition */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Japanese name}}<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|The setting for the competition]]<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament Participants.png|250px|thumb|Masters Tournament event opening]]<br />
The <!--'''Masters Eight Tournament'''--> (Japanese: '''マスターズトーナメント''' ''Masters Tournament'') is a tournament held at the end of a [[World Coronation Series]] ranking season, where the top eight ranked competitors face off to determine the most powerful [[Pokémon Trainer]] in the world, known as the Monarch.<br />
<br />
The previous tournament ended in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''. The current tournament began in [[JN115]]<!--and concluded in [[JN1??]]-->.<br />
<br />
The event is held at [[Wyndon Stadium]] in the [[Galar]] region.<br />
<br />
==Competition==<br />
===Opening ceremonies===<br />
During the opening ceremony, each member of the Masters Eight is introduced one by one, after which the matchups of the first round are chosen by random seeding.<br />
<br />
===Rounds===<br />
In this tournament, each Trainer can only use techniques such as [[Dynamax]]/[[Gigantamax]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Mega Evolution]] once per match. Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time and may switch their Pokémon at any time. There is no time limit for any of the matches.<br />
<br />
====Quarterfinals====<br />
The quarterfinals are 3-on-3 matches. The winners here move on to the semifinals.<br />
<br />
====Semifinals====<br />
<!--The semifinals are 3-on-3/6-on-6 matches. The winners here move on to the finals.--><br />
<br />
====Finals====<br />
<br />
==Current season==<br />
===Participants===<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament table.png|thumb|250px|The tournament table]]<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
| [[JN118|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| [[JN117|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN116|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| [[JN115|Top 8]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Bracket===<br />
{{8TeamBracket<br />
| group1=Quarterfinals<br />
| group2=Semifinals<br />
| group3=Finals<br />
| score-width=150px<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed01='''1'''<br />
| RD1-team01='''{{an|Leon}}'''<br />
| RD1-score01={{MS/HOME|812Gi|Leon (anime)#Rillaboom}}{{MS/HOME|006|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD1-seed02=''6''<br />
| RD1-team02=''[[Alain]]''<br />
| RD1-score02={{MS/HOME|652|Alain#Chesnaught}}{{MS/HOME|006MX|Alain's Charizard}}{{MS/HOME|687|Alain#Malamar}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed03=''4''<br />
| RD1-team03=''{{an|Lance}}''<br />
| RD1-score03={{MS/HOME|149|Lance's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|130 s|Lance's Gyarados}}{{MS/HOME|635|Lance (anime)#Hydreigon}}<br />
| RD1-seed04='''5'''<br />
| RD1-team04='''[[Diantha]]'''<br />
| RD1-score04={{MS/HOME|699|Diantha#Aurorus}}{{MS/HOME|711|Diantha#Gourgeist}}{{MS/HOME|282M|Diantha's Gardevoir}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed05='''2'''<br />
| RD1-team05='''{{an|Cynthia}}'''<br />
| RD1-score05={{MS/HOME|423|Cynthia (anime)#Gastrodon}}{{MS/HOME|350|Cynthia (anime)#Milotic}}{{MS/HOME|445M|Cynthia's Garchomp}}<br />
| RD1-seed06=''7''<br />
| RD1-team06=''{{an|Iris}}''<br />
| RD1-score06={{MS/HOME|530|Iris's Excadrill}}{{MS/HOME|149|Iris's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|612|Iris's Haxorus}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed07=''3''<br />
| RD1-team07=''{{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}''<br />
| RD1-score07={{MS/HOME|376M s|Steven's Metagross}}{{MS/HOME|306|Steven Stone (anime)#Aggron}}{{MS/HOME|346|Steven Stone (anime)#Cradily}}<br />
| RD1-seed08='''8'''<br />
| RD1-team08='''{{Ash}}'''<br />
| RD1-score08={{MS/HOME|882|Ash's Dracovish}}{{MS/HOME|094|Ash's Gengar}}{{MS/HOME|025W|Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
<br />
| RD2-seed01=1<br />
| RD2-team01={{an|Leon}}<br />
| RD2-score01={{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD2-seed02=5<br />
| RD2-team02=[[Diantha]]<br />
| RD2-score02={{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}<br />
<br />
| RD2-seed03=2<br />
| RD2-team03={{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| RD2-score03={{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}<br />
| RD2-seed04=8<br />
| RD2-team04={{Ash}}<br />
| RD2-score04={{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}<br />
<br />
| RD3-seed01=<!--1--><br />
| RD3-team01=<!--{{an|Leon}}--><br />
| RD3-score01=<!--{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS/HOME|006|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}--><br />
| RD3-seed02=<br />
| RD3-team02=<br />
| RD3-score02=<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Previous season==<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The structure of this tournament is similar to the [[Champions Tournament]] of the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}.<br />
* The Masters Tournament is mentioned by {{Ash}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]] during his appearance in {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|The Classic Thunderbolt}} special event as the '''Masters Eight Tournament'''.<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_yue=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Daaihsī Gámbīuchoi|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|zh_cmn=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Dàshī Jǐnbiāosài|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|fr=Tournoi des Huit Maîtres<br />
|de=Turnier der Acht Meister<br />
|it=Torneo degli Otto Professionisti<br />
|ko=마스터즈 토너먼트 ''Masters Tournament''<br />
|es=Torneo de los Ocho Maestros<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Coronation Series]]<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Red}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[es:Torneo de los Ocho Maestros]]</div>Panky..https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=World_Coronation_Series&diff=3548044World Coronation Series2022-07-22T12:19:10Z<p>Panky..: /* Ranking */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:World Coronation Series logo anime.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]<br />
The '''Pokémon World Coronation Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament. It is a competition held to determine the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}. It first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where the previous annual championship season ended. The current season started in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]''.<br />
<br />
==Registration==<br />
To compete in the tournament, participants must register themselves online first. The current season received more than 10,000 entrants.<br />
<br />
Each entrant generates a profile and a score according to the registration position.<br />
<br />
==Rules==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranks.png|thumb|250px|Ranks]]<br />
Trainers are divided into four classes based on their win/loss ratio. Each class is represented by a different type of [[Poké Ball]]:<br />
<br />
* '''Normal Class''' (ノーマルクラス ''Normal Class'')<br />
* '''Great Class''' (スーパークラス ''Super Class'')<br />
* '''Ultra Class''' (ハイパークラス ''Hyper Class'')<br />
* '''Master Class''' (マスタークラス ''Master Class'')<br />
<br />
The battles are all judged by the {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, which updates the rankings after each battle. In the event of a draw, no change happens, regardless of the difference between the contestants' rankings.<br />
<br />
Trainers can usually only battle against other Trainers in the same class. However, the top-ranked Trainer of the Ultra Class can only advance to the Master Class by defeating the lowest-ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in a special '''Promotion Match'''.<br />
<br />
On occasion, one-day events called '''Battle Festival Challenges''' (Japanese: '''バトルフェス''' ''Battle Festivals'') are held where many participants can gather to compete with each other at will. These events are held at stadiums and other such venues, and are open for the public to watch.<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Normal Class===<br />
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard used during World Coronation Series matches]]<br />
All first-time participants are automatically put into this class, regardless of any previous championships or statuses. The challenger must seek out opposing Trainers in nearby areas, and both must agree to battle.<br />
<br />
Battles in Normal Class follow the following rules.<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one or two Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a normal {{i|Poké Ball}}.<br />
<br />
===Great Class===<br />
[[File:Shalour City Battle Festival Challenge.png|thumb|250px|The venue of the [[Shalour City]] Battle Festival Challenge]]<br />
Trainers reach this class after Normal Class. They must be between 999th and 100th place to advance to Great Class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Normal Class.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Great Ball]].<br />
<br />
===Ultra Class===<br />
Trainers reach this class after Great Class. They must be between 99th and ninth place to advance to Ultra Class. Unlike in the two previous classes, battles in Ultra Class are pre-scheduled, and each participant's opponent is decided for them. Battles in Ultra Class are usually broadcast worldwide, held in stadiums and other such venues, and have commentators apart from the evaluation of the Drone Rotom.<br />
<br />
Battles in Ultra Class follow the following rules:<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one to three Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
* Each challenger can only use one of the following techniques per match: [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Dynamax]].<br />
<br />
The class is represented by an [[Ultra Ball]].<br />
<br />
The highest ranked Trainer of this class must defeat the lowest ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in the Master Class.<br />
<br />
===Master Class===<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
The Master Class consists of the eight Trainers who are at the top of the world ranking. They are called '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight'') and are certified by the '''Pokémon Battle Commission''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・バトル・コミッション''' ''Pokémon Battle Commission''). They battle each other at the end of the season in a single-elimination tournament called the [[Masters Tournament]], where the winner becomes the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|王者|おうじゃ}}''' ''Monarch''). The tournament is held at the [[Wyndon Stadium]].<br />
<br />
Outside the Masters Tournament, a member of the Masters Eight may request a battle against other members in the same class.<!-- The battle rules remain the same as in the Ultra Class.--><br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Master Ball]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Ranking==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Profile of a registered Trainer]]<br />
The following is a list of named participants in the current World Coronation Series by ranking as of [[JN118]]:<br />
<br />
<small>↓ - ''Indicates an unspecified rank drop due to a loss.''</small><br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px<br />
|-<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Trainer<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Class<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Ranking<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Additional note<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|1}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from previous season, Monarch.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|2}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN118|3}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Placed '''Top 8''' in the Masters Tournament after losing to Ash.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN116|4}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Placed '''Top 8''' in the Masters Tournament after losing to Diantha.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|5}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN115|6}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Placed '''Top 8''' in the Masters Tournament after losing to Leon.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN117|7}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Placed '''Top 8''' in the Masters Tournament after losing to Cynthia.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|8}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Raihan]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|9}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank swapped with Ash after losing a Promotion Match.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Drasna]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|12↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Volkner]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|27↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Marnie]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN099|29↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Bea]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN086|30↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{EF|Flint}}<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Knocked out of the Masters Eight off-screen.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Kricketina Kylie|Kricketina]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great <br />
| {{color2|000|JN033|895↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Rinto]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN060|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Dozer]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN051|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN030|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Korrina}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|1,001↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Hayden]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN021|1,024↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Visquez]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN018|2,109↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lob]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN020|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|-<br />
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Masters Eight====<br />
[[File:Masters Eight anime.png|thumb|250px|The current Masters Eight]]<br />
{{main|Masters Tournament}}<br />
This group consists of the eight best [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the world. It consists of Elite Trainers who have won other championships and competitions around the world.<br />
<br />
The previous season's Masters Tournament ended in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''; the current season's tournament began in [[JN115]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The ranking and progression system of the championship is similar to the operation of the {{gal|Battle Tower}} and [[Battle Stadium]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].<br />
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' profiles follow a visual pattern similar to that of [[Pokémon GO]].<br />
* {{Ash}}'s first battles in the Normal, Great, and Ultra Classes were all against {{type|Electric}} [[Type expert|users]].<br />
* [[Alain]] is the only member of the current Masters Eight who is not a {{pkmn|Champion}}.<br />
* {{an|Iris}} is the only member of the current Masters Eight who is not known to utilize [[Mega Evolution]], [[Dynamax]], or [[Z-Move]]s.<br />
<!--* Ash is the only member of the current Masters Eight who has used a pre-evolved Pokémon in one of his Masters Tournament battles.--><br />
* Alola and Hoenn are the only [[region]]s to not feature any World Coronation Series battles onscreen.<br />
** While no Trainers native to Alola are known to have participated in the World Coronation Series, Ash represents the region as its regional Champion.<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championship}}''<br />
|fi=Maailman Kruunajaissarja<br />
|fr=Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial<br />
|es=Serie Mundial de Coronación<br />
|it=Torneo Mondiale per l'Incoronazione<br />
|de=Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften<br />
|ko=포켓몬 월드 챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championship''<br />
|pl=Światowa Korona Bitew<br />
|pt_br=Campeonato da Coroação Mundial<br />
|ru=Кубок Коронаций<br />
|vi=Giải vô địch Pokémon Thế giới<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Championships]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes with World Coronation Series matches}}<br />
* {{cat|World Coronation Series participants}}<br />
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{{League}}<br><br />
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<div>[[File:World Coronation Series logo anime.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]<br />
The '''Pokémon World Coronation Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament. It is a competition held to determine the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}. It first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where the previous annual championship season ended. The current season started in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]''.<br />
<br />
==Registration==<br />
To compete in the tournament, participants must register themselves online first. The current season received more than 10,000 entrants.<br />
<br />
Each entrant generates a profile and a score according to the registration position.<br />
<br />
==Rules==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranks.png|thumb|250px|Ranks]]<br />
Trainers are divided into four classes based on their win/loss ratio. Each class is represented by a different type of [[Poké Ball]]:<br />
<br />
* '''Normal Class''' (ノーマルクラス ''Normal Class'')<br />
* '''Great Class''' (スーパークラス ''Super Class'')<br />
* '''Ultra Class''' (ハイパークラス ''Hyper Class'')<br />
* '''Master Class''' (マスタークラス ''Master Class'')<br />
<br />
The battles are all judged by the {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, which updates the rankings after each battle. In the event of a draw, no change happens, regardless of the difference between the contestants' rankings.<br />
<br />
Trainers can usually only battle against other Trainers in the same class. However, the top-ranked Trainer of the Ultra Class can only advance to the Master Class by defeating the lowest-ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in a special '''Promotion Match'''.<br />
<br />
On occasion, one-day events called '''Battle Festival Challenges''' (Japanese: '''バトルフェス''' ''Battle Festivals'') are held where many participants can gather to compete with each other at will. These events are held at stadiums and other such venues, and are open for the public to watch.<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Normal Class===<br />
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard used during World Coronation Series matches]]<br />
All first-time participants are automatically put into this class, regardless of any previous championships or statuses. The challenger must seek out opposing Trainers in nearby areas, and both must agree to battle.<br />
<br />
Battles in Normal Class follow the following rules.<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one or two Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a normal {{i|Poké Ball}}.<br />
<br />
===Great Class===<br />
[[File:Shalour City Battle Festival Challenge.png|thumb|250px|The venue of the [[Shalour City]] Battle Festival Challenge]]<br />
Trainers reach this class after Normal Class. They must be between 999th and 100th place to advance to Great Class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Normal Class.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Great Ball]].<br />
<br />
===Ultra Class===<br />
Trainers reach this class after Great Class. They must be between 99th and ninth place to advance to Ultra Class. Unlike in the two previous classes, battles in Ultra Class are pre-scheduled, and each participant's opponent is decided for them. Battles in Ultra Class are usually broadcast worldwide, held in stadiums and other such venues, and have commentators apart from the evaluation of the Drone Rotom.<br />
<br />
Battles in Ultra Class follow the following rules:<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one to three Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
* Each challenger can only use one of the following techniques per match: [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Dynamax]].<br />
<br />
The class is represented by an [[Ultra Ball]].<br />
<br />
The highest ranked Trainer of this class must defeat the lowest ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in the Master Class.<br />
<br />
===Master Class===<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
The Master Class consists of the eight Trainers who are at the top of the world ranking. They are called '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight'') and are certified by the '''Pokémon Battle Commission''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・バトル・コミッション''' ''Pokémon Battle Commission''). They battle each other at the end of the season in a single-elimination tournament called the [[Masters Tournament]], where the winner becomes the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|王者|おうじゃ}}''' ''Monarch''). The tournament is held at the [[Wyndon Stadium]].<br />
<br />
Outside the Masters Tournament, a member of the Masters Eight may request a battle against other members in the same class.<!-- The battle rules remain the same as in the Ultra Class.--><br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Master Ball]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Ranking==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Profile of a registered Trainer]]<br />
The following is a list of named participants in the current World Coronation Series by ranking as of [[JN117]]:<br />
<br />
<small>↓ - ''Indicates an unspecified rank drop due to a loss.''</small><br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px<br />
|-<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Trainer<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Class<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Ranking<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Additional note<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|1}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from previous season, Monarch.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|2}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN118|3}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Placed '''Top 8''' in the Masters Tournament after losing to Ash.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN116|4}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Placed '''Top 8''' in the Masters Tournament after losing to Diantha.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|5}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN115|6}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Placed '''Top 8''' in the Masters Tournament after losing to Leon.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN117|7}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Placed '''Top 8''' in the Masters Tournament after losing to Cynthia.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|8}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Raihan]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|9}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank swapped with Ash after losing a Promotion Match.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Drasna]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|12↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Volkner]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|27↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Marnie]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN099|29↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Bea]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN086|30↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{EF|Flint}}<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Knocked out of the Masters Eight off-screen.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Kricketina Kylie|Kricketina]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great <br />
| {{color2|000|JN033|895↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Rinto]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN060|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Dozer]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN051|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN030|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Korrina}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|1,001↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Hayden]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN021|1,024↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Visquez]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN018|2,109↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lob]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN020|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|-<br />
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Masters Eight====<br />
[[File:Masters Eight anime.png|thumb|250px|The current Masters Eight]]<br />
{{main|Masters Tournament}}<br />
This group consists of the eight best [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the world. It consists of Elite Trainers who have won other championships and competitions around the world.<br />
<br />
The previous season's Masters Tournament ended in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''; the current season's tournament began in [[JN115]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The ranking and progression system of the championship is similar to the operation of the {{gal|Battle Tower}} and [[Battle Stadium]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].<br />
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' profiles follow a visual pattern similar to that of [[Pokémon GO]].<br />
* {{Ash}}'s first battles in the Normal, Great, and Ultra Classes were all against {{type|Electric}} [[Type expert|users]].<br />
* [[Alain]] is the only member of the current Masters Eight who is not a {{pkmn|Champion}}.<br />
* {{an|Iris}} is the only member of the current Masters Eight who is not known to utilize [[Mega Evolution]], [[Dynamax]], or [[Z-Move]]s.<br />
* Alola and Hoenn are the only [[region]]s to not feature any World Coronation Series battles onscreen.<br />
** While no Trainers native to Alola are known to have participated in the World Coronation Series, Ash represents the region as its regional Champion.<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championship}}''<br />
|fi=Maailman Kruunajaissarja<br />
|fr=Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial<br />
|es=Serie Mundial de Coronación<br />
|it=Torneo Mondiale per l'Incoronazione<br />
|de=Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften<br />
|ko=포켓몬 월드 챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championship''<br />
|pl=Światowa Korona Bitew<br />
|pt_br=Campeonato da Coroação Mundial<br />
|ru=Кубок Коронаций<br />
|vi=Giải vô địch Pokémon Thế giới<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Championships]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes with World Coronation Series matches}}<br />
* {{cat|World Coronation Series participants}}<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Galar}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[de:Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften]]<br />
[[es:Serie Mundial de Coronación]]<br />
[[fr:Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial]]<br />
[[it:Torneo mondiale per l'incoronazione]]<br />
[[zh:宝可梦世界锦标赛（动画）]]</div>Panky..https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Masters_Eight_Tournament&diff=3547860Masters Eight Tournament2022-07-22T10:19:55Z<p>Panky..: /* Current season */</p>
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<div>{{Japanese name}}<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|The setting for the competition]]<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament Participants.png|250px|thumb|Masters Tournament event opening]]<br />
The <!--'''Masters Eight Tournament'''--> (Japanese: '''マスターズトーナメント''' ''Masters Tournament'') is a tournament held at the end of a [[World Coronation Series]] ranking season, where the top eight ranked competitors face off to determine the most powerful [[Pokémon Trainer]] in the world, known as the Monarch.<br />
<br />
The previous tournament ended in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''. The current tournament began in [[JN115]]<!--and concluded in [[JN1??]]-->.<br />
<br />
The event is held at [[Wyndon Stadium]] in the [[Galar]] region.<br />
<br />
==Competition==<br />
===Opening ceremonies===<br />
During the opening ceremony, each member of the Masters Eight is introduced one by one, after which the matchups of the first round are chosen by random chance.<br />
<br />
===Rounds===<br />
In this tournament, each Trainer can only use techniques such as [[Dynamax]]/[[Gigantamax]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Mega Evolution]] once. Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time and may switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
<br />
====Quarterfinals====<br />
The quarterfinals are 3-on-3 matches. The winners here move on to the semifinals.<br />
<br />
====Semifinals====<br />
<br />
====Finals====<br />
<br />
==Current season==<br />
===Participants===<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament table.png|thumb|250px|The tournament table]]<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
| [[JN118|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| [[JN117|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN116|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| [[JN115|Top 8]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Bracket===<br />
{{8TeamBracket<br />
| group1=Quarterfinals<br />
| group2=Semifinals<br />
| group3=Finals<br />
| score-width=150px<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed01='''1'''<br />
| RD1-team01='''{{an|Leon}}'''<br />
| RD1-score01={{MS/HOME|812Gi|Leon (anime)#Rillaboom}}{{MS/HOME|006|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD1-seed02=''6''<br />
| RD1-team02=''[[Alain]]''<br />
| RD1-score02={{MS/HOME|652|Alain#Chesnaught}}{{MS/HOME|006MX|Alain's Charizard}}{{MS/HOME|687|Alain#Malamar}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed03=''4''<br />
| RD1-team03=''{{an|Lance}}''<br />
| RD1-score03={{MS/HOME|149|Lance's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|130 s|Lance's Gyarados}}{{MS/HOME|635|Lance (anime)#Hydreigon}}<br />
| RD1-seed04='''5'''<br />
| RD1-team04='''[[Diantha]]'''<br />
| RD1-score04={{MS/HOME|699|Diantha#Aurorus}}{{MS/HOME|711|Diantha#Gourgeist}}{{MS/HOME|282M|Diantha's Gardevoir}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed05='''2'''<br />
| RD1-team05='''{{an|Cynthia}}'''<br />
| RD1-score05={{MS/HOME|423|Cynthia (anime)#Gastrodon}}{{MS/HOME|350|Cynthia (anime)#Milotic}}{{MS/HOME|445M|Cynthia's Garchomp}}<br />
| RD1-seed06=''7''<br />
| RD1-team06=''{{an|Iris}}''<br />
| RD1-score06={{MS/HOME|530|Iris's Excadrill}}{{MS/HOME|149|Iris's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|612|Iris's Haxorus}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed07=''3''<br />
| RD1-team07=''{{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}''<br />
| RD1-score07={{MS/HOME|376|Steven's Metagross}}{{MS/HOME|306|Steven Stone (anime)#Aggron}}{{MS/HOME|346|Steven Stone (anime)#Cradily}}<br />
| RD1-seed08='''8'''<br />
| RD1-team08='''{{Ash}}'''<br />
| RD1-score08={{MS/HOME|882|Ash's Dracovish}}{{MS/HOME|094|Ash's Gengar}}{{MS/HOME|025|Ash's Pikachu}}<br />
<br />
| RD2-seed01=1<br />
| RD2-team01={{an|Leon}}<br />
| RD2-score01={{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD2-seed02=5<br />
| RD2-team02=[[Diantha]]<br />
| RD2-score02={{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}<br />
<br />
| RD2-seed03=2<br />
| RD2-team03={{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| RD2-score03={{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}<br />
| RD2-seed04=8<br />
| RD2-team04={{Ash}}<br />
| RD2-score04={{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}<br />
<br />
| RD3-seed01=<!--1--><br />
| RD3-team01=<!--{{an|Leon}}--><br />
| RD3-score01=<!--{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS/HOME|006|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}--><br />
| RD3-seed02=<br />
| RD3-team02=<br />
| RD3-score02=<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Previous season==<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The structure of this tournament is similar to the [[Champions Tournament]] of the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}.<br />
* The Masters Tournament is mentioned by {{Ash}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]] during his appearance in {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|The Classic Thunderbolt}} special event as the '''Masters Eight Tournament'''.<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_yue=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Daaihsī Gámbīuchoi|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|zh_cmn=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Dàshī Jǐnbiāosài|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|fr=Tournoi des Huit Maîtres<br />
|de=Turnier der Acht Meister<br />
|it=Torneo degli Otto Professionisti<br />
|ko=마스터즈 토너먼트 ''Masters Tournament''<br />
|es=Torneo de los Ocho Maestros<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Coronation Series]]<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Red}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[es:Torneo de los Ocho Maestros]]</div>Panky..https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=One,_Two,_Three&diff=3547307One, Two, Three2022-07-20T07:25:56Z<p>Panky..: /* Variants */</p>
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<div>{{translated title}}<br />
{{PrevNext<br />
|prev=Your Adventure<br />
|next=None<br />
|list=Japanese opening themes<br />
|colorscheme=Galar}}<br />
{{Song<br />
|type=JN OP 01<br />
|language=ja<br />
|title=１・２・３<br />
|transliterated=Wan, Tsū, Surī<br />
|translated=One, Two, Three<br />
|screen=hd<br />
|screenshot=OPJ24.png<br />
|artistname=After the Rain（そらる×まふまふ）<br />
|artistname_ro={{wp|After the Rain (duo)|After the Rain}} ({{wp|Soraru}}×{{wp|Mafumafu}})<br />
|lyricistname=まふまふ<br />
|lyricistname_ro=Mafumafu<br />
|composername=まふまふ<br />
|composername_ro=Mafumafu<br />
|arrangername=まふまふ<br />
|arrangername_ro=Mafumafu<br />
|albumtype=digital single<br />
|albumtitle=１・２・３<br />
|albumtitle_ro={{DL|List of Pokémon digital singles|One, Two, Three (After the Rain)|One, Two, Three}}<br />
|catalognumber=SRXX-3336<br />
|recordcompany=Sony Music Labels<br />
|colorscheme=Galar}}<br />
'''One, Two, Three''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|１・２・３|ワン・ツー・スリー}}}}''') is the first Japanese opening theme of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''. It debuted in [[JN001]], replacing [[Your Adventure]] of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''.<br />
<br />
Various artists have performed different arrangements of the song:<br />
* From [[JN001]] to [[JN031]], it was performed by {{wp|After the Rain (duo)|After the Rain}}, a duo consisting of {{wp|Soraru}} and {{wp|Mafumafu}}. It was produced by Mafumafu.<br />
* From [[JN032]] to [[JN049]], it was performed by Nishikawa-kun and Kirishō, consisting of {{wp|Takanori Nishikawa}} and {{wp|Shō Kiryūin}}, vocalist of the band {{wp|Golden Bomber}}. It was arranged by Mafumafu and {{wp|Hidekazu Tanaka}} and produced by Mafumafu.<br />
* From [[JN050]] to [[JN099]], it was performed by the Karaage Sisters, consisting of {{wp|Erika Ikuta}} and {{wp|Sayuri Matsumura}} from the idol girl group {{wp|Nogizaka46}}. It was arranged by APAZZI and {{jwp|Akira Sunset}}.<br />
* Starting in [[JN100]], it was performed in-character by [[Rica Matsumoto]] and [[Daiki Yamashita]] as {{Ash}} and [[Goh]]. It was arranged by Hidekazu Tanaka.<br />
The theme song was also produced by 佐野弘明 ''{{jwp|佐野弘明|Hiroaki Sano}}'' and 毛谷村伸也 ''Shinya Keyamura''.<br />
<br />
==Opening animation: Version 1 ([[JN001]] – [[JN031]])==<br />
===Synopsis===<br />
The series logo appears as the camera pans across a large grassy hill and settles on {{Ash}}, [[Goh]], {{AP|Pikachu}}, and {{TP|Goh|Scorbunny}}, who are looking up at the sky. Ash and Pikachu are shown first, with Pikachu climbing around on his shoulders, jumping onto his shirt, and using it as a trampoline. Goh is then seen packing his [[bag]] with Scorbunny jumping at his side. [[Chloe]] is shown next poking her {{TP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}}, which then turns its head and causes Chloe to smile. A cut to [[Professor Cerise]] follows, who holds out three {{i|Poké Ball}}s. Ash, Goh, Pikachu, and Scorbunny are shown in front of maps featuring the {{pkmn2|starter}}s of each of the [[region]]s from [[Kanto]] to [[Galar]] are shown.<br />
<br />
Goh's hands are shown reaching towards a floating yellow orb, which is revealed to be {{p|Mew}}. Goh and Ash are then seen. Their eyes meet before each of them throw a Poké Ball in the air to send out a Pokémon. Ash, Pikachu, Chloe, Goh, and Scorbunny are seen dancing in the [[Cerise Laboratory]], while Yamper lays on the ground in front of Chloe. They then all clap and face the screen. Scorbunny, Pikachu, Ash, and Goh are then seen jumping off a brick terrace away from the lab and run down the street. They trip in front of Chloe, who turns and walks away. Ash and Goh, along with Pikachu and Scorbunny, are then seen gazing up at a rock from which {{MTR}}, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} look down and sneer.<br />
<br />
Pikachu jumps over a {{p|Tyranitar}} and uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} on it. Scorbunny then runs up to a {{p|Corviknight}} and uses {{m|Double Kick}} on it. Ash, Pikachu, [[Ren]], [[Chrysa]], Chloe, Professor Cerise, Goh, and Scorbunny all dance and clap their hands. A close-up of Pikachu and Scorbunny is shown, who smile and cry in quick succession. They are shown to be on top of Yamper, who is on top of [[Mimey]]. Pikachu and Scorbunny fall off of Yamper and Mimey catches them in each of his outstretched hands before all three jump off.<br />
<br />
Ash, Goh, and Chloe, along with their partner {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, are then seen walking on a rotating Poké Ball past several various Pokémon and landmarks from various regions. The following scene depends on the episode. Pikachu and Ash then jump into view, followed by Goh, Scorbunny, Pikachu, and Ash having tripped, with Goh skinning his knee. Goh and Scorbunny then jump into view, followed by all four seen standing up, looking at each other, and striking a pose.<br />
<br />
===Characters===<br />
* {{Ash}}<br />
* [[Goh]]<br />
* [[Jessie]]<br />
* [[James]]<br />
* [[Chloe]]<br />
* [[Professor Cerise]]<br />
* [[Chrysa]]<br />
* [[Ren]]<br />
<br />
====Pokémon====<br />
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})<br />
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})<br />
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})<br />
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])<br />
* {{p|Scorbunny}} ({{OP|Goh|Scorbunny}})<br />
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}})<br />
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}<br />
* {{p|Charmander}}<br />
* {{p|Charizard}}<br />
* {{p|Squirtle}}<br />
* {{p|Raichu}} ({{rf|Alolan|Form}})<br />
* {{p|Jigglypuff}}<br />
* {{p|Diglett}}<br />
* {{p|Gengar}}<br />
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ({{rf|Alolan|Form}})<br />
* {{p|Magikarp}}<br />
* {{p|Eevee}}<br />
* {{p|Snorlax}}<br />
* {{p|Articuno}}<br />
* {{p|Zapdos}}<br />
* {{p|Moltres}}<br />
* {{p|Dragonite}}<br />
* {{p|Mew}}<br />
* {{p|Chikorita}}<br />
* {{p|Cyndaquil}}<br />
* {{p|Totodile}}<br />
* {{p|Unown}}<br />
* {{p|Smeargle}}<br />
* {{p|Tyranitar}}<br />
* {{p|Lugia}}<br />
* {{p|Ho-Oh}}<br />
* {{p|Treecko}}<br />
* {{p|Torchic}}<br />
* {{p|Mudkip}}<br />
* {{p|Rayquaza}}<br />
* {{p|Turtwig}}<br />
* {{p|Chimchar}}<br />
* {{p|Piplup}}<br />
* {{p|Snivy}}<br />
* {{p|Tepig}}<br />
* {{p|Oshawott}}<br />
* {{p|Chespin}}<br />
* {{p|Fennekin}}<br />
* {{p|Froakie}}<br />
* {{p|Rowlet}}<br />
* {{p|Litten}}<br />
* {{p|Popplio}}<br />
* {{p|Pyukumuku}}<br />
* {{p|Tapu Koko}}<br />
* {{p|Grookey}}<br />
* {{p|Scorbunny}}<br />
* {{p|Sobble}}<br />
* {{p|Corviknight}}<br />
<br />
===Opening animation spoilers===<br />
* [[Goh]] catches a {{TP|Goh|Scorbunny}}.<br />
<br />
===Variants===<br />
The clip displayed during the line 「{{tt|先も見えない 果ても知らない世界がそこにあるけど|Saki mo mienai hate mo shiranai sekai ga soko ni aru kedo}}」 varies depending on the episode. This is typically a scene from the episode itself, with the exception of [[JN001]], which used the same scene as [[JN002]], and the episodes set in [[Galar]] ([[JN004]]-[[JN005]], [[JN012]]-[[JN013]], [[JN027]]-[[JN028]]), where {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}} pose together. The opening animation used for the song in the {{pmin|Thailand|Thai}}, {{pmin|Greater China|Mandarin Chinese (Taiwan)}}, and {{pmin|Indonesia}}n [[dub]]s use only the Zacian/Zamazenta scene.<br />
<br />
===Video===<br />
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<br />
===Staff===<br />
{| class="credits-table roundy" style="width: 100%; background: #{{colorschemedark|Galar}}; border: 3px solid #{{colorschemelight|Galar}}"<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" width="24%" | Storyboard<br>{{j|絵コンテ}}<br />
| rowspan="2" width="38%" |<br />
* {{r|中野悟史}}<br />
| rowspan="2" style="{{roundytr|5px}}" width="38%" lang="ja" |<br />
* 中野悟史<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
! Director<br>{{j|演出}}<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
! Animation supervisor<br>{{j|作画監督}}<br />
|<br />
* {{r|安田周平}}<br />
| lang="ja" |<br />
* 安田周平<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
! Key animators<br>{{j|原画}}<br />
|<br />
* {{r|村田理}}<br />
* {{r|宮田忠明}}<br />
* {{r|前並武志}}<br />
* {{r|一石小百合}}<br />
* {{r|伊藤典子}}<br />
* {{r|香月麻衣子}}<br />
* {{r|山崎玲愛}}<br />
* {{r|大橋藍人}}<br />
* {{r|海老沢咲希}}<br />
* {{r|河毛雅妃}}<br />
* {{r|中川洋末}}<br />
* {{r|小野可奈子}}<br />
* {{r|池田早香}}<br />
* {{r|安田周平}}<br />
| lang="ja" |<br />
* 村田理<br />
* 宮田忠明<br />
* 前並武志<br />
* 一石小百合<br />
* 伊藤典子<br />
* 香月麻衣子<br />
* 山崎玲愛<br />
* 大橋藍人<br />
* 海老沢咲希<br />
* 河毛雅妃<br />
* 中川洋末<br />
* 小野可奈子<br />
* 池田早香<br />
* 安田周平<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
! style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Assistant coordinator<br>{{j|制作進行}}<br />
|<br />
* {{r|平嶋愛里香}}<br />
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" lang="ja" |<br />
* 平嶋愛里香<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Opening animation: Version 2 ([[JN032]] – [[JN049]])==<br />
{{Song<br />
|type=JN OP 01<br />
|language=ja<br />
|title=１・２・３<br />
|transliterated=Wan, Tsū, Surī<br />
|translated=One, Two, Three<br />
|screen=hd<br />
|screenshot=OPJ24 2.png<br />
|artistname=西川くんとキリショー<br />
|artistname_ro=Nishikawa-kun and Kirishō<br />
|lyricistname=まふまふ<br />
|lyricistname_ro=Mafumafu<br />
|composername=まふまふ<br />
|composername_ro=Mafumafu<br />
|arrangername=まふまふ、田中秀和(MONACA)<br />
|arrangername_ro=Mafumafu, {{wp|Hidekazu Tanaka}} (MONACA)<br />
|albumtype=digital single<br />
|albumtitle=１・２・３<br />
|albumtitle_ro={{DL|List of Pokémon digital singles|One, Two, Three (Nishikawa-kun and Kirishō)|One, Two, Three}}<br />
|catalognumber=ESXX-2260<br />
|recordcompany=Sony Music Labels<br />
|colorscheme=Galar}}<br />
<br />
===Synopsis===<br />
{{cleanup|section}}<br />
It starts with a green background when two windows open, one vertical with a blue background and a pair of legs wearing black shorts and shoes running, the other horizontal with a red background and feet wearing red socks and gray shoes running. These windows then close before opening again, this time showing Ash and Goh running. Then it shows the opening logo on a blue background. Ash is putting on his cap and adjusting his backpack before Pikachu jumps onto his shoulder with Goh behind him. The next shot is Goh checking his Poké Balls and Pokédex before he starts walking, revealing Raboot with his back turned, at which Goh turns and runs to him before squatting with a smile, all while Ash has his back turned with his hands on his hips.<br />
<br />
Goh and Ash pester Chloe while Raboot looks at Pikachu with one eye closed while Pikachu is staring into the distance. Ask and Goh adjust their left shoes before putting their left feet down; Chloe is kneeling in front of Yamper; Raboot is bouncing a pebble with his foot while Pikachu watches Ash with a smile. Ash and Goh stretch while Chloe looks at them with her back turned.<br />
<br />
The scene shifts to Ash and Goh running out of a house. Chloe is holding Yamper, Professor Cerise is holding a clipboard, Ren is kneeling, and Chrysa is looking over Ren's shoulder in Cerise's lab before they all look at the camera. Ash and Goh are looking at a computer screen as pictures of Articuno in a blizzard, Zapdos shooting lightning, and Moltres wreathed in flames appear over a map of Kanto before being replaced, respectively, with: a map of Johto showing pictures of Lugia over a river in a forest and Ho-Oh flying over a town with a rainbow in the background, a map of Hoenn with pictures of Groudon in lava and Kyogre underwater, a map of Sinnoh with a picture of Dialga and Palkia on Spear Pillar, a map of Unova with a picture of Zekrom and Reshiram over a black-and-white background, a map of Kalos with pictures of Yveltal surrounded by destruction and Xerneas surrounded by life, a map of Alola with pictures of Solgaleo running through a canyon and Lunala flying at night, and a map of Galar with a picture of Zacian (Crowned Sword) and Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) in front of their shrine in the Slumbering Weald.<br />
<br />
Ash and Goh are looking over a folding map when Ash turns excitedly to Goh while Pikachu and Raboot snack on cookies. A close-up of Goh's left eye filled with Poké Balls is seen that zooms out to show Goh falling, surrounded by Poké Balls when Mew comes and flies around him as the camera spins around him as well. Goh does a flip as he pulls out a Poké Ball that sparks before opening to release Zapdos, who is joined by Articuno and Moltres in a storm before they fly off. A Poké Ball hits the ground and rolls to Goh's feet. We see inside the Poké Ball, seeing a round shadow and Ash and Goh gazing at the Poké Ball in wonder, the red top transparent. Goh briefly looks at Ash before the Poké Ball opens up with a blue light that fills the screen.<br />
<br />
Ash gives a command while throwing his fist out as Pikachu, Dragonite, Gengar, and Riolu charge ahead, Galarian Farfetch'd riding on Dragonite's back in a ready stance. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, and we see they're attacking Goh's Aerodactyl, who dodges the attack. Gengar uses Shadow Ball before Sobble turns invisible in fright. Raboot charges in to defend, his pebble being used for an Ember. Jessie, James, Wobbufett and Meowth all pose before the Rocket Vending Machine drops, surprising them before Meowth activates it. Jessie and James give a confident look as they throw the Vending Balls, but we don't see what Pokémon they got.<br />
<br />
Ash is staring in amazement as Gigantamax Pikachu battles Gigantamax Drednaw. Galarian Farfetch'd and Riolu Spar in a storm cloud covered field. Ash and all his Pokémon (And Yamper and Mr. Mime) cheer. Goh and several of his Pokémon cheer next. Ash and Goh are staring down Eternatus, Pikachu, Lucario, and Cinderace ready to fight.<br />
<br />
Leon does his signature pose in front of his Charizard. He then commands Charizard to use Flamethrower on Duraludon who charges up a Steel-Type attack. Raihan gives a thumbs up in front of his Duraludon. We see various photographs of Ash, Goh, Leon, and Raihan. The first is them smiling for the camera, the second is them giving various surprised and shocked reactions, the third is mostly covered by Dragonite's Paw, the fourth is Dragonite hugging Ash, Goh, Pikachu, and Raboot while Leon and Raihan look on with smiles, and the fifth is a close-up of Ash and Goh squeezed together, smiling alongside Pikachu and Sobble while Raboot just looks exasperated.<br />
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Kiawe, Lana, Mallow, and Sophocles, along with Turtonator, Primarina, Tsareena, and Togedemaru stand in front of the Melemele Pokémon School. The Pokémon get affectionate and the students return the affection. Celebi (Normal in JN032, Shiny starting in JN033) flies through a forest at night, leaving a sparkling trail with various nocturnal Pokémon about. Ludicolo jumps into view before starting to dance with several Marshtomp.<br />
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Ash, Goh, Pikachu, and Raboot are standing on a cliff next to a tree overlooking a city at various times of day including morning, afternoon, evening, and night. The scene switches to a panning shot of the shrine for Zacian and Zamazenta in the Slumbering Weald. Bea slowly opens her eyes before the camera zooms out to show her and her Grapploct taking a fighting stance.<br />
<br />
Ash is kneeling before he stands up and walks into an opening surrounded by white light. Pikachu's ears perk before he looks around. Ash is slowly walking forward with a smile that gets wider as he turns his head. Raboot's ear perks before he looks over, opening one eye. Goh is walking slowly with a smile that also gets wider as he turns his head. The final scene is Ash and Goh surrounded by Dragonite, Galarian Farfetch'd, Riolu, Gengar, Pikachu, Raboot, Heracross, Sobble, Flygon, and Scyther.<br />
<br />
===Characters===<br />
* {{Ash}}<br />
* {{an|Lana}}<br />
* {{an|Kiawe}}<br />
* {{an|Sophocles}}<br />
* {{an|Mallow}}<br />
* [[Goh]]<br />
* [[Jessie]]<br />
* [[James]]<br />
* [[Chloe]]<br />
* [[Professor Cerise]]<br />
* {{an|Leon}}<br />
* [[Raihan]]<br />
* [[Bea]]<br />
* [[Chrysa]]<br />
* [[Ren]]<br />
<br />
====Pokémon====<br />
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}}; [[Gigantamax]])<br />
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})<br />
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})<br />
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])<br />
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Ash|Dragonite}})<br />
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gengar}})<br />
* {{p|Riolu}} ({{OP|Ash|Riolu}})<br />
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Ash|Lucario}})<br />
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}})<br />
* {{p|Primarina}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}})<br />
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})<br />
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})<br />
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})<br />
* {{p|Raboot}} ({{OP|Goh|Raboot}})<br />
* {{p|Cinderace}} ({{OP|Goh|Cinderace}})<br />
* {{p|Scyther}} ({{OP|Goh|Scyther}})<br />
* {{p|Skwovet}} ({{OP|Goh|Skwovet}})<br />
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Goh|Farfetch'd}})<br />
* {{p|Magikarp}} ({{OP|Goh|giant Magikarp}}; {{pkmn2|giant}})<br />
* {{p|Sobble}} ({{OP|Goh|Sobble}})<br />
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{OP|Goh|Heracross}})<br />
* {{p|Flygon}} ({{OP|Goh|Flygon}})<br />
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} ({{OP|Goh|Aerodactyl}})<br />
* {{p|Eternatus}} ([[Goh]]'s; {{form|Eternatus|Eternamax}})<br />
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}})<br />
* {{p|Grapploct}} ([[Bea]]'s)<br />
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Raihan]]'s)<br />
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Raihan]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])<br />
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{an|Leon}}'s)<br />
* {{p|Drednaw}} ({{OBP|Drednaw|recurring|anime}}; [[Gigantamax]])<br />
* {{p|Articuno}}<br />
* {{p|Zapdos}}<br />
* {{p|Moltres}}<br />
* {{p|Mew}}<br />
* {{p|Hoothoot}}<br />
* {{p|Spinarak}}<br />
* {{p|Sunflora}}<br />
* {{p|Misdreavus}}<br />
* {{p|Celebi}} ([[JN032]])<br />
* {{p|Celebi}} ({{Shiny}}; [[JN033]]-[[JN049]])<br />
* {{p|Ludicolo}}<br />
* {{p|Marshtomp}} (multiple)<br />
* {{p|Lugia}} (image)<br />
* {{p|Ho-Oh}} (image)<br />
* {{p|Kyogre}} (image)<br />
* {{p|Groudon}} (image)<br />
* {{p|Dialga}} (image)<br />
* {{p|Palkia}} (image)<br />
* {{p|Zekrom}} (image)<br />
* {{p|Reshiram}} (image)<br />
* {{p|Yveltal}} (image)<br />
* {{p|Xerneas}} (image)<br />
* {{p|Solgaleo}} (image)<br />
* {{p|Lunala}} (image)<br />
* {{p|Zacian}} (image)<br />
* {{p|Zamazenta}} (image)<br />
<br />
===Opening animation spoilers===<br />
* [[Goh]] obtains a {{TP|Goh|Heracross}}, a {{TP|Goh|Flygon}}, and an {{TP|Goh|Aerodactyl}}.<br />
* [[Goh]]'s {{p|Raboot}} evolves into {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}}.<br />
* {{Ash}}'s {{p|Riolu}} evolves into {{AP|Lucario}}.<br />
* Ash and Goh fight an {{TP|Goh|Eternatus}}.<br />
* {{an|Lana}}, {{an|Kiawe}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, and {{an|Mallow}} make reappearances.<br />
<br />
===Variants===<br />
#[[JN032]]: The original animation.<br />
#[[JN033]] - [[JN049]]: A {{Shiny}} Celebi replaces the regularly colored Celebi in the forest scene.<br />
<br />
<gallery><br />
File:OPJ24 2 Celebi.png|A {{p|Celebi}} in the second version of One, Two, Three<br />
File:OPJ24 2 Shiny Celebi.png|A {{Shiny}} {{p|Celebi}} in the second version of One, Two, Three<br />
</gallery><br />
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===Video===<br />
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===Staff===<br />
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* 中野悟史<br />
* 広岡トシヒト<br />
* 難波功<br />
* 大塚明子<br />
* 海老沢咲希<br />
* 小野可奈子<br />
* 高星佑平<br />
* 森山愛弓<br />
* 倉員千晶<br />
* 辻早智子<br />
* 伊藤京子<br />
* 野村美妃<br />
* 松本めぐみ<br />
* 有村奈美<br />
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==Opening animation: Version 3 ([[JN050]] – [[JN099]])==<br />
{{Song<br />
|type=JN OP 01<br />
|language=ja<br />
|title=１・２・３<br />
|transliterated=Wan, Tsū, Surī<br />
|translated=One, Two, Three<br />
|screen=hd<br />
|screenshot=OPJ24 3.png<br />
|artistname=からあげ姉妹（生田絵梨花・松村沙友理from乃木坂46）<br />
|artistname_ro=Karaage Sisters ({{wp|Erika Ikuta}} and {{wp|Sayuri Matsumura}} from {{wp|Nogizaka46}})<br />
|lyricistname=まふまふ<br />
|lyricistname_ro=Mafumafu<br />
|composername=まふまふ<br />
|composername_ro=Mafumafu<br />
|arrangername=APAZZI・Akira Sunset<br />
|arrangername_ro={{jwp|APAZZI}}, {{jwp|Akira Sunset}}<br />
|albumtype=digital single<br />
|albumtitle=１・２・３<br />
|albumtitle_ro={{DL|List of Pokémon digital singles|One, Two, Three (Karaage Sisters)|One, Two, Three}}<br />
|catalognumber=SRXX-3841<br />
|recordcompany=Sony Music Labels<br />
|colorscheme=Galar}}<br />
<br />
===Synopsis===<br />
It starts with {{Ash}} and {{AP|Lucario}} then turns to [[Goh]] and his {{TP|Goh|Sobble}} and {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}}, and finally turns to [[Chloe]] and her {{TP|Chloe|Eevee}}. Pikachu runs to the car where Ash, Goh, Leon, Lucario an Cinderace are. Then, while Chloe walks to the car, [[Ash's Gengar]] comes to the car scaring Goh and Chloe. The next scene shows Ash, Goh, Chloe, their Pokémon, and Leon near a river, then at a cliff. Then, {{p|Grookey}}, Sobble, and Pikachu appear and Grookey hits its branch on the ground, scaring Sobble and causing it to go into its camouflage, after that, Grookey jumps onto Goh's head and then Ash's head, which causes both of them to fall.<br />
<br />
The next scene shows Goh and Cinderace, and then he sees the three legendary beasts, {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}}. Then, the next scene shows from each turn, {{an|Professor Oak}}, [[Professor Cerise]], [[Chrysa]], [[Ren]], {{an|Korrina}}, [[Sonia]], [[Bea]], [[Wikstrom]], {{an|Iris}}, and {{Gary}}. Then, Ash and Goh see Leon, with Leon doing his signature pose. Then, it shows the car with Leon, Ash, Goh, Chloe and Pikachu, in the car which Leon has drove off a cliff.<br />
<br />
After the car lands, it shows a Dynamax Galarian {{p|Yamask}}, a Dynamax {{p|Wooloo}}, and a Gigantamax {{MTR}}, zooming in to see [[Jessie]], [[James]], {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, and {{an|Morpeko}} on top. Chloe sits at her desk then sees Ash and Goh doing the pose in the first One, Two, Three! opening. Chloe is entertained and then sees her {{TP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}} and Eevee. Then, Eevee jumps onto her left arm and then jumps off her right arm.<br />
<br />
Then, Chloe sees all eight Eeveelutions, and has a smile. Then, Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Shaymin, Victini, Hoopa, Zeraora, and Zarude appear. Ash and Goh jump and go onto {{p|Lugia}}, after that, Ash and Lucario, with Goh and Cinderace, battle on a rainy day. After that, it shows Ash and Pikachu battling {{an|Leon}} and his Charizard. Then, it shows the car with Leon, Ash, Goh, Chloe, and Pikachu inside, going through seeing some Pokémon and Trainers from the past. Finally, the title card shows up and the intro ends.<br />
<br />
===Characters===<br />
* {{Ash}}<br />
* {{an|Iris}}<br />
* [[Goh]]<br />
* [[Jessie]]<br />
* [[James]]<br />
* {{an|Professor Oak}}<br />
* [[Gary Oak]]<br />
* [[Chloe]]<br />
* [[Professor Cerise]]<br />
* {{an|Korrina}}<br />
* [[Bea]]<br />
* [[Wikstrom]]<br />
* {{an|Leon}}<br />
* [[Sonia]]<br />
* [[Chrysa]]<br />
* [[Ren]]<br />
* Other<br />
** {{an|Lana}}<br />
** {{an|Sophocles}}<br />
** {{an|Mallow}}<br />
** {{Delia}}<br />
** [[Officer Jenny]]<br />
** [[Nurse Joy]]<br />
** {{an|Giovanni}}<br />
** {{an|Professor Kukui}}<br />
** {{an|Professor Burnet}}<br />
** [[Professor Magnolia]]<br />
** [[Chuck]]<br />
** [[Raihan]]<br />
** [[Lance]]<br />
** [[Matori]]<br />
** [[Visquez]]<br />
** [[Camille]]<br />
** [[Talia]]<br />
** [[Parker]]<br />
** [[Walker]]<br />
** [[Shane Seeker]]<br />
** [[Yeardley]]<br />
** [[Cara Liss]]<br />
** [[Bray Zenn]]<br />
** [[Kricketina Kylie]]<br />
** {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}<br />
** {{OBP|Kira|JN014}}<br />
** [[Sonia]]<br />
** [[Horace]]<br />
** [[Lob]]<br />
** [[Hibana]]<br />
** [[Lei]]<br />
** [[Lauren]]<br />
** [[Masaya]]<br />
** [[Jinny]]<br />
** [[Tito]]<br />
** [[Mr. Norris]]<br />
** [[Pinery]]<br />
** [[Eevee Evolution Lab#Staff|Lab assistant]]<br />
** Emperor {{p|Blaziken}}'s Trainer<br />
** [[Koichi|Karate Master]]<br />
** [[Vermilion City school#Goh and Chloe's teacher|Chloe and Goh's homeroom teacher]]<br />
** Trainers<br />
<br />
====Pokémon====<br />
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})<br />
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}}; [[Gigantamax]])<br />
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})<br />
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])<br />
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Ash|Dragonite}})<br />
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gengar}})<br />
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Ash|Lucario}})<br />
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}})<br />
* {{p|Dracovish}} ({{OP|Ash|Dracovish}})<br />
* {{p|Cinderace}} ({{OP|Goh|Cinderace}})<br />
* {{p|Greedent}} ({{OP|Goh|Greedent}})<br />
* {{p|Binacle}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Binacle|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Sobble}} ({{OP|Goh|Sobble}})<br />
* {{p|Flygon}} ({{OP|Goh|Flygon}})<br />
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} ({{OP|Goh|Aerodactyl}})<br />
* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})<br />
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Chloe|Eevee}})<br />
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}})<br />
* {{p|Gyarados}} ({{OP|Lance|Gyarados}}; {{shiny}})<br />
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{an|Leon}}'s)<br />
* {{p|Psyduck}} ([[Shane Seeker]]'s; {{shiny}})<br />
* {{p|Dusclops}} ({{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Dusclops|Team Rocket's}}; ×2)<br />
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Buneary|Team Rocket's}})<br />
* {{p|Minccino}} ({{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Minccino|Team Rocket's}})<br />
* {{p|Slowking}} ({{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Slowking|Team Rocket's}})<br />
* {{p|Morpeko}} ({{an|Morpeko|anime}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Morpeko|Full Belly Mode}})<br />
* {{p|Butterfree}} (×2)<br />
* {{p|Bounsweet}} (×2)<br />
* {{p|Krabby}} (×3)<br />
* {{p|Shuckle}}<br />
* {{p|Dewpider}}<br />
* {{p|Palpitoad}}<br />
* {{p|Magikarp}}<br />
* {{p|Gastrodon}}<br />
* {{p|Ponyta}} ({{rf|Galarian|Form}})<br />
* {{p|Karrablast}}<br />
* {{p|Corphish}}<br />
* {{p|Rookidee}}<br />
* {{p|Raikou}}<br />
* {{p|Suicune}}<br />
* {{p|Entei}}<br />
* {{p|Dugtrio}}<br />
* {{p|Wooloo}} ([[Dynamax]])<br />
* {{p|Yamask}} ({{rf|Galarian|Form}}, [[Dynamax]])<br />
* {{p|Mew}}<br />
* {{p|Celebi}}<br />
* {{p|Jirachi}}<br />
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Shaymin|Sky Forme}})<br />
* {{p|Victini}}<br />
* {{p|Hoopa}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Hoopa|Confined Forme}})<br />
* {{p|Zeraora}}<br />
* {{p|Zarude}}<br />
* {{p|Lugia}}<br />
* {{p|Falinks}}<br />
* {{p|Rillaboom}}<br />
<br />
===Opening animation spoilers===<br />
*{{an|Iris}}, {{Gary}}, and [[Wikstrom]] make reappearances.<br />
<br />
===Video===<br />
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===Staff===<br />
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* 村田理<br />
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* 山崎玲愛<br />
* 一石小百合<br />
* 香月麻衣子<br />
* 上田華子<br />
* 小出紋加<br />
* 森山愛弓<br />
* 海老沢咲希<br />
* 伊藤京子<br />
* 吉野真一<br />
* 前並武志<br />
* 宮田忠明<br />
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* {{r|太田彬彦}}<br />
| lang="ja" |<br />
* 太田彬彦<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
! style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Assistant coordinator<br>{{j|制作進行}}<br />
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* {{r|平嶋愛里香}}<br />
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" lang="ja" |<br />
* 平嶋愛里香<br />
|}<br />
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==Opening animation: Version 4 ([[JN100]] – present)==<br />
{{Song<br />
|type=JN OP 04<br />
|language=ja<br />
|title=１・２・３<br />
|transliterated=Wan, Tsū, Surī<br />
|translated=One, Two, Three<br />
|screen=hd<br />
|screenshot=OPJ24 4.png<br />
|artistname=サトシ＆ゴウ(CV:松本梨香＆山下大輝)<br />
|artistname_ro={{Ash|Satoshi}} & [[Goh|Go]] (CV: [[Rica Matsumoto]] & [[Daiki Yamashita]])<br />
|lyricistname=まふまふ<br />
|lyricistname_ro=Mafumafu<br />
|composername=まふまふ<br />
|composername_ro=Mafumafu<br />
|arrangername=田中秀和<br />
|arrangername_ro={{wp|Hidekazu Tanaka}}<br />
|albumtype=digital single<br />
|albumtitle=１・２・３<br />
|albumtitle_ro={{DL|List of Pokémon digital singles|One, Two, Three (Satoshi & Go)|One, Two, Three}}<br />
|catalognumber=SRXX-4287<br />
|recordcompany=Sony Music Labels<br />
|colorscheme=Galar}}<br />
<br />
===Synopsis===<br />
It starts with a {{p|Pidgey}} flying past [[Chloe]], [[Professor Cerise]], [[Chrysa]], [[Ren]], and finally {{Ash}} and [[Goh]]. Flashbacks of just before the two protagonists started their journeys are shown with Ash getting electrocuted by {{AP|Pikachu}} at [[Professor Oak's laboratory]] and Goh seeing {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Mew}} for the first time. Cut to the present and Ash and Goh are leaving the [[Cerise Laboratory]] as they wave goodbye to Chloe. There are shots of the two going on journeys before Ash and Goh are seen in each of the eight core [[region|regions]], each time including most, or all of the Pokémon Goh has [[List of Goh's Pokémon|caught]] that come from each of those places.<br />
<br />
A [[Poké Ball]] {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} something and one of the stars that hangs over the ball rises and turns into the same Mew that Goh is after, which he tries to reach out to grab. There is a zoom in on one of Goh's eyes and it transitions to Ash excitedly sending out his [[Party|party]] in a stadium while wearing his [[Mega Glove]], [[Z-Power Ring]], and [[Dynamax Band]]. His Pokémon then battle an unknown opponent. Then Goh is seen with [[Danika]] and [[Quillon]] facing the six [[Legendary titans|Legendary Titans]] on a [[Field Research|Trial Mission]] at the [[Split-Decision Ruins]] in the [[Crown Tundra]] for [[Project Mew]], before we cut back to Ash who is revealed to be battling [[Leon]]. Chloe is shown next doing a performance with her {{TP|Chloe|Eevee}} which ends with a fantasy of all of the [[Eeveelutions]] circling them.<br />
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{{TRT}} are then shown trying to capture Pikachu, before {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, {{TP|James|Morpeko}}, and {{OBP|Pelipper|Team Rocket}} accidentally mess up their plans by appearing. Shots of past and present [[Ash's friends|friends]] and [[Rival#In the anime|rivals]] of Ash's, as well as [[Wallace]], [[Lisia]], [[Horace]], and a familiar [[Ash's Greninja|Greninja]] are shown before going back to Ash's battle against Leon. Ash and Goh then interact with their Partner Pokémon before they run off with Ash's whole party and Goh's main Pokémon running alongside them as the opening ends.<br />
<br />
===Characters===<br />
* {{Ash}}<br />
* {{an|Dawn}}<br />
* {{an|Iris}}<br />
* {{an|Clemont}}<br />
* {{an|Bonnie}}<br />
* {{an|Lana}}<br />
* {{an|Kiawe}}<br />
* {{an|Lillie}}<br />
* {{an|Sophocles}}<br />
* {{an|Mallow}}<br />
* [[Goh]]<br />
* [[Jessie]]<br />
* [[James]]<br />
* {{an|Professor Oak}} (flashback)<br />
* [[Professor Cerise]]<br />
* [[Gary Oak]]<br />
* [[Paul]]<br />
* [[Alain]] ([[JN110]] - present)<br />
* {{an|Gladion}}<br />
* [[Horace]]<br />
* [[Chloe]]<br />
* [[Lance]] ([[JN110]] - present)<br />
* [[Wallace]]<br />
* [[Steven Stone]] ([[JN110]] - present)<br />
* {{an|Cynthia}} ([[JN110]] - present)<br />
* [[Diantha]] ([[JN110]] - present)<br />
* {{an|Leon}}<br />
* [[Piers]] ([[JN100]] - [[JN107]])<br />
* [[Raihan]] ([[JN108]] - [[JN114]])<br />
* [[Marnie]] ([[JN100]] - [[JN107]])<br />
* [[Chrysa]]<br />
* [[Ren]]<br />
* [[Danika]]<br />
* [[Quillon]]<br />
* [[Lisia]]<br />
* [[Hop]] ([[JN115]] - present)<br />
<br />
====Pokémon====<br />
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})<br />
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})<br />
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})<br />
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})<br />
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})<br />
* {{p|Greninja}} (formerly {{OP|Ash|Greninja}}) ([[JN100]] - [[JN109]])<br />
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}})<br />
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Ash|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}})<br />
* {{p|Incineroar}} ({{OP|Ash|Incineroar}})<br />
* {{p|Melmetal}} ({{OP|Ash|Melmetal}})<br />
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Ash|Dragonite}})<br />
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gengar}}; [[Gigantamax]])<br />
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Ash|Lucario}}; {{me|Lucario}})<br />
* {{p|Sirfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Sirfetch'd}})<br />
* {{p|Dracovish}} ({{OP|Ash|Dracovish}})<br />
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])<br />
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})<br />
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])<br />
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})<br />
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})<br />
* {{p|Cinderace}} ({{OP|Goh|Cinderace}})<br />
* {{p|Caterpie}} ({{OP|Goh|Caterpie}})<br />
* {{p|Metapod}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Metapod|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Venonat}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Venonat|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Venomoth}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Venomoth|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Paras}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Paras|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Parasect}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Parasect|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Butterfree}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Butterfree|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Pinsir}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Pinsir|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Weedle}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Weedle|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Kakuna}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Kakuna|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Beedrill}} ({{OP|Goh|Beedrill}})<br />
* {{p|Scizor}} ({{OP|Goh|Scizor}})<br />
* {{p|Taillow}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Taillow|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Dustoc|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Tentacool}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Tentacool|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Mantyke}} ({{OP|Goh|Mantyke}})<br />
* {{p|Sentret}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Sentret|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Stantler}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Stantler|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Misdreavus}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Misdreavus|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Dewgong}} ({{OP|Goh|Dewgong}})<br />
* {{p|Greedent}} ({{OP|Goh|Greedent}})<br />
* {{p|Darmanitan}} ({{OP|Goh|Darmanitan}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Darmanitan|Standard Mode}})<br />
* {{p|Sandile}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Sandile|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Golurk}} ({{OP|Goh|Golurk}}; {{pkmn2|giant}})<br />
* {{p|Cubone}} ({{OP|Goh|Cubone}})<br />
* {{p|Spearow}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Spearow|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Rattata}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Rattata|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Pidgey}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Pidgey|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Nidoran♀}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Nidoran♀|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Nidoran♂}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Nidoran♂|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Oddish}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Oddish|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Poliwag}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Poliwag|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Grimer}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Grimer|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Ekans}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Ekans|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Goh|Farfetch'd}})<br />
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Exeggutor|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Goldeen}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Goldeen|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Magikarp}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Magikarp|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Magikarp}} ({{OP|Goh|giant Magikarp}}; {{pkmn2|giant}})<br />
* {{p|Binacle}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Binacle|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Floette}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Floette|Goh's}}; ×4; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Floette|Red, Yellow, Blue, and Orange Flower}})<br />
* {{p|Scatterbug}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Scatterbug|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Phantump}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Phantump|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Fletchling}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Fletchling|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Inteleon}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Inteleon|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Wingull}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Wingull|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Ariados}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Ariados|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Pineco}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Pineco|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{OP|Goh|Heracross}})<br />
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Hitmonchan|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Raichu}} ({{OP|Goh|Raichu}})<br />
* {{p|Trapinch}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Trapinch|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Vibrava}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Vibrava|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Flygon}} ({{OP|Goh|Flygon}})<br />
* {{p|Pyukumuku}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Pyukumuku|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Exeggutor|Goh's}}; {{rf|Alola|Form}})<br />
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} ({{OP|Goh|Aerodactyl}})<br />
* {{p|Chinchou}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Chinchou|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Bunnelby|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Mankey}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Mankey|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Krabby}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Krabby|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Boldore}} ({{OP|Goh|Boldore}})<br />
* {{p|Arctozolt}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Arctozolt|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Geodude}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Geodude|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Diglett}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Diglett|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Suicune}} ({{OP|Goh|Suicune}})<br />
* {{p|Drowzee}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Drowzee|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Morelull}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Morelull|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})<br />
* {{p|Bellsprout}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Bellsprout|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Absol}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Absol|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Pansear}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Pansear|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Panpour}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Panpour|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Raticate}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Raticate|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Pidgeotto|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Durant}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Durant|Goh's}}) ([[JN102]] - present)<br />
* {{p|Stunfisk}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Stunfisk|Goh's}}; {{rf|Galar|Form}})<br />
* {{p|Falinks}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Falinks|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Geodude}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Alolan Geodude|Goh's}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})<br />
* {{p|Bruxish}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Bruxish|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Passimian}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Passimian|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Roggenrola}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Roggenrola|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Ferrothorn}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Ferrothorn|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Voltorb}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Voltorb|Goh's}}; {{shiny}})<br />
* {{p|Alcremie}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Alcremie|Goh's}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Alcremie|Strawberry Vanilla Cream}})<br />
* {{p|Murkrow}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Murkrow|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Camerupt}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Camerupt|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Sharpedo}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Sharpedo|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Shedinja}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Shedinja|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Corsola}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Corsola|Goh's}}; {{rf|Galar|Form}})<br />
* {{p|Hoothoot}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Hoothoot|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Lilligant}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Lilligant|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Slowpoke}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Slowpoke|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Gossifleur}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Gossifleur|Goh's}}) ([[JN101]] - present)<br />
* {{p|Golbat}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Golbat|Goh's}}) ([[JN103]] - present)<br />
* {{p|Graveler}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Graveler|Goh's}}) ([[JN103]] - present)<br />
* {{p|Cloyster}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Cloyster|Goh's}}) ([[JN103]] - present)<br />
* {{p|Froakie}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Froakie|Goh's}}) ([[JN104]] - present)<br />
* {{p|Altaria}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Altaria|Goh's}}) ([[JN106]] - present)<br />
* {{p|Regieleki}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Regieleki|Goh's}}) ([[JN114]] - present)<br />
* {{p|Morpeko}} ({{OP|James|Morpeko}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Morpeko|Full Belly and Hangry Modes}})<br />
* {{p|Blastoise}} ({{OP|Gary|Blastoise}})<br />
* {{p|Arcanine}} ({{OP|Gary|Arcanine}})<br />
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{OP|Gary|Umbreon}})<br />
* {{p|Silvally}} ({{OP|Gladion|Silvally}})<br />
* {{p|Bayleef}} ([[Horace]]'s)<br />
* {{p|Gardevoir}} ([[Horace]]'s)<br />
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Chloe|Eevee}})<br />
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{an|Leon}}'s; [[Gigantamax]])<br />
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}})<br />
* {{p|Urshifu}} ([[Quillon]]'s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Urshifu|Single Strike Style}})<br />
* {{p|Urshifu}} ([[Danika]]'s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Urshifu|Rapid Strike Style}})<br />
* {{p|Pelipper}} ({{OBP|Pelipper|Team Rocket|Team Rocket}})<br />
* {{p|Mew}} ({{OBP|Mew|recurring|anime}})<br />
* {{P|Wooloo}} ([[Hop]]'s) ([[JN115]] - present)<br />
* {{p|Pidgey}}<br />
* {{p|Regirock}}<br />
* {{p|Regice}}<br />
* {{p|Registeel}}<br />
* {{p|Regieleki}}<br />
* {{p|Regidrago}}<br />
* {{p|Regigigas}}<br />
* {{p|Vaporeon}} (fantasy)<br />
* {{p|Jolteon}} (fantasy)<br />
* {{p|Flareon}} (fantasy)<br />
* {{p|Espeon}} (fantasy)<br />
* {{p|Umbreon}} (fantasy)<br />
* {{p|Leafeon}} (fantasy)<br />
* {{p|Glaceon}} (fantasy)<br />
* {{p|Sylveon}} (fantasy)<br />
<br />
===Variants===<br />
* [[JN100]]: The original animation.<br />
* [[JN101]]: Goh's {{p|Gossifleur}} is added to the shot of the Pokémon he has that are based in [[Galar]]. <br />
* [[JN102]]: Goh's {{p|Durant}} is added to the shot of the Pokémon he has that are based in [[Unova]].<br />
* [[JN103]]: Goh's {{p|Golbat}}, {{p|Graveler}}, and {{p|Cloyster}} are added to the shot of the Pokémon he has that are based in [[Kanto]].<br />
* [[JN104]]: Goh's {{p|Froakie}} is added to the shot of the Pokémon he has that are based in [[Kalos]].<br />
* [[JN106]]: Goh's {{p|Altaria}} is added to the shot of the Pokémon he has that are based in [[Hoenn]].<br />
* [[JN108]]: The scene featuring [[Marnie]] and [[Piers]] is replaced with a scene featuring [[Raihan]] and Goh's evolved {{p|Frogadier}} is now shown in the shot of the Pokémon that he has based in [[Kalos]].<br />
* [[JN110]]: The scene featuring Ash's Pikachu using {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}} is changed slightly so that the rainbow colored bolts of electricity join together to create a circle split into parts featuring everyone in the Masters Eight of the [[World Coronation Series]], minus Ash, glancing at the camera. The scene of Ash facing Leon and his Gigantamax Charizrd now also includes the other Masters Eight lined up alongside Leon. The scene of [[Ash's Greninja]] is replaced to include Ash commanding his {{AP|Lucario}} to create a gigantic {{m|Aura Sphere}}.<br />
* [[JN114]]: Goh's {{p|Regieleki}} is added to the shot of the Pokémon he has that are based in [[Galar]].<br />
* [[JN115]] - present: The scene featuring [[Raihan]] is replaced with a scene featuring [[Hop]] and his {{p|Wooloo}}.<br />
<br />
===Opening animation spoilers===<br />
[[File:Paul JN.png|250px|thumb|Paul]]<br />
* {{an|Clemont}}, {{an|Bonnie}}, {{an|Lillie}}, [[Paul]], {{an|Gladion}}, [[Wallace]], and [[Ash's Greninja]] make reappearances.<br />
* [[Lisia]] is introduced.<br />
* [[Horace]]'s {{p|Chikorita}} evolves into {{p|Bayleef}} and he owns a {{p|Gardevoir}}.<br />
<br />
===Staff===<br />
{| class="credits-table roundy" style="width: 100%; background: #{{colorschemedark|Galar}}; border: 3px solid #{{colorschemelight|Galar}}"<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" width="24%" | Storyboard<br>{{j|絵コンテ}}<br />
| rowspan="2" width="38%" |<br />
* {{r|上田華子}}<br />
| rowspan="2" style="{{roundytr|5px}}" width="38%" lang="ja" |<br />
* 上田華子<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
! Director<br>{{j|演出}}<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
! Animation supervisor<br>{{j|作画監督}}<br />
|<br />
* {{r|安田周平}}<br />
| lang="ja" |<br />
* 安田周平<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
! Key animators<br>{{j|原画}}<br />
|<br />
* {{r|村田理}}<br />
* {{r|中野悟史}}<br />
* {{r|一石小百合}}<br />
* {{r|山崎玲愛}}<br />
* {{r|辻早智子}}<br />
* {{r|左加田愛子}}<br />
* {{r|松原徳弘}}<br />
* {{r|高星佑平}}<br />
* {{r|河毛雅妃}}<br />
* {{r|吉野真一}}<br />
* {{r|冨樫友紀}}<br />
* {{r|小出紋加}}<br />
* {{r|西谷泰史}}<br />
* {{r|難波功}}<br />
* {{r|矢嶋哲生}}<br />
* {{r|前並武志}}<br />
* {{r|大橋藍人}}<br />
* {{r|忍田雄介}}<br />
* {{r|伊藤京子}}<br />
* {{r|海老沢咲希}}<br />
* {{r|香月麻衣子}}<br />
* {{r|森山愛弓}}<br />
* {{r|篠原隆}}<br />
* {{r|安田周平}}<br />
* {{r|上田華子}} (from [[JN115]] on)<br />
| lang="ja" |<br />
* 村田理<br />
* 中野悟史<br />
* 一石小百合<br />
* 山崎玲愛<br />
* 辻早智子<br />
* 左加田愛子<br />
* 松原徳弘<br />
* 高星佑平<br />
* 河毛雅妃<br />
* 吉野真一<br />
* 冨樫友紀<br />
* 小出紋加<br />
* 西谷泰史<br />
* 難波功<br />
* 矢嶋哲生<br />
* 前並武志<br />
* 大橋藍人<br />
* 忍田雄介<br />
* 伊藤京子<br />
* 海老沢咲希<br />
* 香月麻衣子<br />
* 森山愛弓<br />
* 篠原隆<br />
* 安田周平<br />
* 上田華子<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
! Second key animation<br>{{j|第二原画}}<br />
|<br />
* {{r|友部奈津美}}<br />
* {{r|神垣弥生}}<br />
| lang="ja" |<br />
* 友部奈津美<br />
* 神垣弥生<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
! In-between animation inspection<br>{{j|動画検査}}<br />
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* 太田彬彦<br />
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* {{r|平嶋愛里香}}<br />
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* 平嶋愛里香<br />
|}<br />
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==Lyrics==<br />
The lyrics for all versions of the song are identical with the exception of the following:<br />
* The second version performed by Nishikawa-kun and Kirishō does not include the {{tt|（ナイ！）|(nai!)}} or {{tt|（トライ！）|(torai!)}} parentheticals.<br />
* In the third version performed by the Karaage Sisters, the lines 「どこへ行こうか？」は / 「どこへだって行ける」でしょ？ are pronounced as ''&quot;Doko e ikō ka?&quot; wa / &quot;Doko e datte ikeru?&quot; desho?''.<br />
<br />
===TV size===<br />
{{Schemetable|Galar}}<br />
! Japanese<br />
! English<br />
|-<br />
| lang="ja" | <ab>{{tt|ねえ、まだまだまだ？急いで！|Nē, mada mada mada? Isoide!}}<br />
{{tt|出かける準備はできたかい？|Dekakeru junbi wa dekita kai?}}<br />
{{tt|キミに見せたい不思議の世界|Kimi ni misetai fushigi no sekai}}<br />
{{tt|見送りならいらない|Miokuri nara iranai}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|たとえ火の中 水の中|Tatoe hi no naka mizu no naka}}<br />
{{tt|手さぐりで見えない今日の中|Tesaguri de mienai kyō no naka}}<br />
{{tt|１秒先だってまだ知らないけど|Ichibyō saki datte mada shiranai kedo}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|いつも思い出はどれも|Itsumo omoide wa doremo}}<br />
{{tt|全部ボールの中に|Zenbu bōru no naka ni}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|１・２・３で飛び込め！|Wan, tsū, surī de tobikome!}}<br />
{{tt|いつか描いた未来がボクのポケットにあるから|Itsuka egaita mirai ga boku no poketto ni aru kara}}<br />
{{tt|はじめましてはいつだって初めてさ|Hajimemashite wa itsudatte hajimete sa}}<br />
{{tt|ためらうことなどナイ！（ナイ！）トライ！（トライ！）|Tamerau koto nado nai! (Nai!) Torai! (Torai!)}}<br />
Let's have a fight!<br />
<br />
{{tt|１．バトルをしたなら|Ichi. Batoru o shita nara}}<br />
{{tt|２．笑うか泣いたって|Ni. Warau ka naitatte}}<br />
{{tt|３で仲間になろうよ|San de nakama ni narō yo}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|あの日だって この日だって いつだってそうしていた|Ano hi datte kono hi datte itsudatte sō shiteita}}<br />
{{tt|先も見えない 果ても知らない世界がそこにあるけど|Saki mo mienai hate mo shiranai sekai ga soko ni aru kedo}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|レッツゴー 転んですりむいて|Rettsugō Koronde surimuite}}<br />
{{tt|レッツゴー 何度も歩き出す隣|Rettsugō Nandomo arukidasu tonari}}<br />
{{tt|キミにきめた！|Kimi ni kimeta!}}</ab><br />
| <ab>Hey, is it time, is it time, is it time? Hurry up!<br />
Are you ready to head out?<br />
We don't need a sendoff<br />
To the strange world I want to show you<br />
<br />
Even if in fire, in water<br />
In the unseen today we fumble through<br />
We still don't know what awaits just one second ahead<br />
<br />
But every single one of our memories<br />
Is always inside a ball<br />
<br />
Jump in on one, two, three!<br />
Because the future I once imagined is right in my pocket<br />
"Nice to meet you" always marks a beginning<br />
There's no hesitating! (No!) Try! (Try!)<br />
Let's have a fight!<br />
<br />
1. After a battle<br />
2. Whether you're laughing or crying<br />
We'll be friends on 3!<br />
<br />
On that day, on this day, that's how we've always done it<br />
A world with unknown boundaries lies unseen just ahead<br />
<br />
Let's go! Even if we trip and skin our knees<br />
Let's go! When it comes to who I want by my side when I start walking again<br />
I choose you!</ab><br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Full version===<br />
{{Schemetable|Galar}}<br />
! Japanese<br />
! English<br />
|-<br />
| lang="ja" | <ab>{{tt|ねえ、まだまだまだ？急いで！|Nē, mada mada mada? Isoide!}}<br />
{{tt|出かける準備はできたかい？|Dekakeru junbi wa dekita kai?}}<br />
{{tt|キミに見せたい不思議の世界|Kimi ni misetai fushigi no sekai}}<br />
{{tt|見送りならいらない|Miokuri nara iranai}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|たとえ火の中 水の中|Tatoe hi no naka mizu no naka}}<br />
{{tt|手さぐりで見えない今日の中|Tesaguri de mienai kyō no naka}}<br />
{{tt|１秒先だってまだ知らないけど|Ichibyō saki datte mada shiranai kedo}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|いつも思い出はどれも|Itsumo omoide wa doremo}}<br />
{{tt|全部ボールの中に|Zenbu bōru no naka ni}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|１・２・３で飛び込め！|Wan, tsū, surī de tobikome!}}<br />
{{tt|いつか描いた未来がボクのポケットにあるから|Itsuka egaita mirai ga boku no poketto ni aru kara}}<br />
{{tt|はじめましてはいつだって初めてさ|Hajimemashite wa itsudatte hajimete sa}}<br />
{{tt|ためらうことなどナイ！（ナイ！）トライ！（トライ！）|Tamerau koto nado nai! (Nai!) Torai! (Torai!)}}<br />
Let's have a fight!<br />
<br />
{{tt|１．バトルをしたなら|Ichi. Batoru o shita nara}}<br />
{{tt|２．笑うか泣いたって|Ni. Warau ka naitatte}}<br />
{{tt|３で仲間になろうよ|San de nakama ni narō yo}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|あの日だって この日だって いつだってそうしていた|Ano hi datte kono hi datte itsudatte sō shiteita}}<br />
{{tt|先も見えない 果ても知らない世界がそこにあるけど|Saki mo mienai hate mo shiranai sekai ga soko ni aru kedo}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|レッツゴー|Rettsugō}}<br />
{{tt|転んですりむいて|Koronde surimuite}}<br />
{{tt|レッツゴー|Rettsugō}}<br />
{{tt|何度も歩き出す隣|Nandomo arukidasu tonari}}<br />
{{tt|キミにきめた！|Kimi ni kimeta!}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|隣の街から景色は ため息つくほど世界は|Tonari no machi kara keshiki wa tameiki tsuku hodo sekai wa}}<br />
{{tt|目まぐるしく回り 変わる|Memagurushiku mawari kawaru}}<br />
{{tt|ボクを置き去りにする|Boku o okizari ni suru}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|子供の頃には夢中で くぐり抜けた穴ぼこでも|Kodomo no koro ni wa muchū de kugurinuketa anaboko demo}}<br />
{{tt|しばらくぶりだな 見落としていたの？|Shibaraku-buri da na miotoshite ita no?}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|でもね 忘れた景色も|Demo ne wasureta keshiki mo}}<br />
{{tt|今日のどこかにあるよ|Kyō no dokoka ni aru yo}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|１・２・３で飛び出せ！|Wan, tsū, surī de tobidase!}}<br />
{{tt|散々だって泣いていた日々とボールの外まで|Sanzan datte naiteita hibi to bōru no soto made}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|「どこへ行こうか？」は|&quot;Doko e yukō ka?&quot; wa}}<br />
{{tt|「どこへだって行ける」でしょ？|&quot;Doko e datte yukeru&quot; desho?}}<br />
{{tt|息つく暇などナイ！（ナイ！）トライ！（トライ！）|Iki tsuku hima nado nai! (Nai!) Torai! (Torai!)}}<br />
Why don't we go?<br />
<br />
{{tt|１言葉を越えて|Ichi kotoba o koete}}<br />
{{tt|２境界線の先の|Ni kyōkaisen no saki no}}<br />
{{tt|まだ見ぬ君まで|Mada minu kimi made}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|倒れるなら 手をつくなら 前だって決めたんだ|Taoreru nara te o tsuku nara mae datte kimetanda}}<br />
{{tt|日が沈むように影伸びて 背丈も変わっているけど|Hi ga shizumu yō ni kage nobite setake mo kawatte iru kedo}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|レッツゴー|Rettsugō}}<br />
{{tt|雨上がりでなくちゃ|Ameagari de nakucha}}<br />
{{tt|レッツゴー|Rettsugō}}<br />
{{tt|晴れ間に虹はない|Harema ni niji wa nai}}<br />
{{tt|あの日から気づいている|Ano hi kara kizuite iru}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|君は 君は いつの間にやら|Kimi wa kimi wa itsu no ma ni yara}}<br />
{{tt|大人になっちゃいないかい？|Otona ni natcha inai kai?}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|ほこりを被った ボロ着の 右ぽっけに置いてきた|Hokori o kabutta boro-gi no migi pokke ni oite kita}}<br />
{{tt|片手に収まる冒険 ボクらの全てだった|Katate ni osamaru bōken bokura no subete datta}}<br />
{{tt|あの頃の思い出が 君を探しているよ|Ano koro no omoide ga kimi o sagashite iru yo}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|１・２・３で飛び込め！|Wan, tsū, surī de tobikome!}}<br />
{{tt|いつか描いた未来がボクのポケットにあるから|Itsuka egaita mirai ga boku no poketto ni aru kara}}<br />
{{tt|どこかへ行こうよ どこへだって連れていってよ|Dokoka e ikō yo doko e datte tsurete itte yo}}<br />
{{tt|ためらうことなどナイ！（ナイ！）トライ！（トライ！）|Tamerau koto nado nai! (Nai!) Torai! (Torai!)}}<br />
Let's have a fight!<br />
<br />
{{tt|１．バトルをしたなら|Ichi. Batoru o shita nara}}<br />
{{tt|２．笑うか泣いたって|Ni. Warau ka naitatte}}<br />
{{tt|３で仲間になろうよ|San de nakama ni narō yo}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|あの日だって この日だって いつだってそうしていた|Ano hi datte kono hi datte itsudatte sō shiteita}}<br />
{{tt|先も見えない 果ても知らない世界がそこにあるけど|Saki mo mienai hate mo shiranai sekai ga soko ni aru kedo}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|レッツゴー|Rettsugō}}<br />
{{tt|転んですりむいて|Koronde surimuite}}<br />
{{tt|レッツゴー|Rettsugō}}<br />
{{tt|何度も歩き出す隣|Nandomo arukidasu tonari}}<br />
{{tt|キミにきめた！|Kimi ni kimeta!}}</ab><br />
| <ab>Hey, is it time, is it time, is it time? Hurry up!<br />
Are you ready to head out?<br />
We don't need a sendoff<br />
To the strange world I want to show you<br />
<br />
Even if in fire, in water<br />
In the unseen today we fumble through<br />
We still don't know what awaits just one second ahead<br />
<br />
But every single one of our memories<br />
Is always inside a ball<br />
<br />
Jump in on one, two, three!<br />
Because the future I once imagined is right in my pocket<br />
"Nice to meet you" always marks a beginning<br />
There's no hesitating! (No!) Try! (Try!)<br />
Let's have a fight!<br />
<br />
1. After a battle<br />
2. Whether you're laughing or crying<br />
We'll be friends on 3!<br />
<br />
On that day, on this day, that's how we've always done it<br />
A world with unknown boundaries lies unseen just ahead<br />
<br />
Let's go!<br />
Even if we trip and skin our knees<br />
Let's go!<br />
When it comes to who I want by my side when I start walking again<br />
I choose you!<br />
<br />
The view from the neighboring town, the breathtaking world<br />
Dizzyingly spin and change<br />
Leaving me behind<br />
<br />
Even the holes I used to get obsessed with struggling through as a child<br />
It's been a while since I saw one, so have I failed to notice something?<br />
<br />
But you know, even that forgotten view is<br />
Still out there somewhere today<br />
<br />
Jump out on one, two, three!<br />
With those days spent crying, towards the outside of the ball<br />
<br />
"Where do you want to go?" is answered<br />
"Anywhere you go," right?<br />
There's no time to breathe! (No!) Try! (Try!)<br />
Why don't we go?<br />
<br />
1. Beyond worlds<br />
2. Beyond boundaries<br />
To you who I've yet to meet<br />
<br />
Even if I fall with my hands on the ground, I've already made my decision<br />
As shadows stretch when the sun sets, I will grow as well<br />
<br />
Let's go!<br />
It's gotta be after the rain<br />
Let's go!<br />
Because there aren't rainbows on sunny days<br />
Since that day I've realized <br />
<br />
You, you, before I knew it<br />
Haven't you become an adult?<br />
<br />
You've left it in the right pocket of those dusty, tattered clothes<br />
An adventure that could be held in one hand was everything to us<br />
The memories of those days are searching for you<br />
<br />
Jump in on one, two, three!<br />
Because the future I once imagined is right in my pocket<br />
Let's go somewhere, take me anywhere<br />
There's no hesitating! (No!) Try! (Try!)<br />
Let's have a fight!<br />
<br />
1. After a battle<br />
2. Whether you're laughing or crying<br />
We'll be friends on 3!<br />
<br />
On that day, on this day, that's how we've always done it<br />
A world with unknown boundaries lies unseen just ahead<br />
<br />
Let's go!<br />
Even if we trip and skin our knees<br />
Let's go!<br />
When it comes to who I want by my side when I start walking again<br />
I choose you!</ab><br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* As of [[JN095]], this song has surpassed [[Together]] (94 episodes) as the longest running opening theme consecutively.<br />
** However, if one were to count the four versions of the song as different themes, this record would go to [[Best Wishes! (song)|Best Wishes!]] instead.<br />
* The beginning of the song plays a sound that is similar to the [[Game Boy]] startup sound, possibly a reference to the earliest [[Pokémon games]] being on this console.<br />
* The lyrics {{tt|たとえ火の中 水の中|Tatoe hi no naka mizu no naka}} ''(Even if in fire, in water)'' are a reference to the first Japanese opening theme, [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]], which uses the same phrase. <br />
* The After The Rain version of the song is available as DLC for the Rhythm Game "Taiko no Tatsujin Drum 'n' Fun"<br />
* {{wp|Takanori Nishikawa}} posted an [https://web.archive.org/web/20200809091110/https://twitter.com/TMR15/status/1292387867885309952 early version] of the second version of the opening animation on his Twitter account, which has since been deleted. In it:<br />
** The angle of the floor in the shot after the logo differs.<br />
** {{AP|Pikachu}}'s tail is missing and {{Ash}}'s [[backpack]] and [[Chloe]]'s hair are redrawn in the distant shot of Ash, [[Goh]], and Chloe.<br />
** Ash and Goh run further past the [[Cerise Laboratory]].<br />
** The images of the [[Legendary birds]] are rearranged.<br />
** Glow, blur, fire, and sunray effects for the images of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] are not present.<br />
** The snacks and papers are differently colored.<br />
** The [[Poké Ball]]s in Goh's eye are not translucent.<br />
** Goh's eye is not shaded.<br />
** A yellow tint and sparkle effects are absent from the scene where Goh is surrounded by Poké Balls.<br />
** The electricity effects from Goh's Poké Ball, {{p|Zapdos}}'s {{t|Electric}} attack, and Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} are purple.<br />
** The Legendary birds do not glow.<br />
** The spotlights are yellow and the background is not darkened during Ash and Goh's battle.<br />
** {{AP|Gengar}}'s {{m|Shadow Ball}} attack is not present.<br />
** {{TP|Goh|Sobble}} fades out without a glow effect.<br />
** The fire effect on {{TP|Goh|Raboot}}'s {{m|Ember|kick}} is not present.<br />
** The sparkle effects in the background of Ash and Goh's parties are not present.<br />
** {{p|Eternatus}} does not glow and the clouds do not glow purple.<br />
** [[Raihan]]'s [[Rotom Phone]] is the standard color.<br />
** The fire effect for {{an|Leon}}'s {{p|Charizard}} and the darkening of the stadium is not present.<br />
** The glow of {{p|Duraludon}}'s {{m|Steel Beam}} is not present.<br />
** The icons and layout of the pictures from the Rotom Phone differ.<br />
** A sparkle effect is added to {{p|Celebi}}.<br />
** Fewer stars are visible in the forest at night.<br />
** Darker shading on the shot of [[Vermilion City]] in the morning, lighter shading on the daytime, evening and nighttime shots of Vermilion.<br />
** More stars are visible in Vermilion City at night.<br />
** The sunray and water effects are missing from the ruins scene.<br />
** Darker shading on the final shots of Ash, Goh, Pikachu, Raboot and both Trainers and their Pokémon.<br />
* One, Two, Three is the first opening to have more than two versions in one series, as well as the first opening with multiple versions in one series to have different singers in different versions.<br />
* The third version of the opening animation marks {{Gary}}'s first appearance in an opening animation since [[High Touch!]].<br />
* [[Ash's Dracovish]] is his sole Pokémon on hand not to physically appear on the third version of the opening animation, it only appears briefly in the final group sequence of characters.<br />
<br />
===Errors===<br />
* During the {{pkmn|battle}} scene of the first version, {{TP|Goh|Scorbunny}}'s tail disappears for two frames.<br />
* In the song credits for the second version, Hidekazu Tanaka is omitted. This is fixed beginning in [[JN034]].<br />
* In the fourth version, Goh's {{TP|Goh|Hoothoot}} and {{TP|Goh|Kingdra}} are missing from the group shots of his Pokémon, while {{TP|Goh|Heracross}} is incorrectly included among the Pokémon that are based in [[Kanto]].<br />
** Goh's {{TP|Goh|Durant}} was initially omitted from the shot of his Pokémon that are based in [[Unova]]. However, this was corrected in [[JN102]].<br />
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The '''Pokémon World Coronation Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament. It is a competition held to determine the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}. It first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where the previous annual championship season ended. The current season started in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]''.<br />
<br />
==Registration==<br />
To compete in the tournament, participants must register themselves online first. The current season received more than 10,000 entrants.<br />
<br />
Each entrant generates a profile and a score according to the registration position.<br />
<br />
==Rules==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranks.png|thumb|250px|Ranks]]<br />
Trainers are divided into four classes based on their win/loss ratio. Each class is represented by a different type of [[Poké Ball]]:<br />
<br />
* '''Normal Class''' (ノーマルクラス ''Normal Class'')<br />
* '''Great Class''' (スーパークラス ''Super Class'')<br />
* '''Ultra Class''' (ハイパークラス ''Hyper Class'')<br />
* '''Master Class''' (マスタークラス ''Master Class'')<br />
<br />
The battles are all judged by the {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, which updates the rankings after each battle. In the event of a draw, no change happens, regardless of the difference between the contestants' rankings.<br />
<br />
Trainers can usually only battle against other Trainers in the same class. However, the top-ranked Trainer of the Ultra Class can only advance to the Master Class by defeating the lowest-ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in a special '''Promotion Match'''.<br />
<br />
On occasion, one-day events called '''Battle Festival Challenges''' (Japanese: '''バトルフェス''' ''Battle Festivals'') are held where many participants can gather to compete with each other at will. These events are held at stadiums and other such venues, and are open for the public to watch.<br />
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<br />
===Normal Class===<br />
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard used during World Coronation Series matches]]<br />
All first-time participants are automatically put into this class, regardless of any previous championships or statuses. The challenger must seek out opposing Trainers in nearby areas, and both must agree to battle.<br />
<br />
Battles in Normal Class follow the following rules.<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one or two Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a normal {{i|Poké Ball}}.<br />
<br />
===Great Class===<br />
[[File:Shalour City Battle Festival Challenge.png|thumb|250px|The venue of the [[Shalour City]] Battle Festival Challenge]]<br />
Trainers reach this class after Normal Class. They must be between 999th and 100th place to advance to Great Class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Normal Class.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Great Ball]].<br />
<br />
===Ultra Class===<br />
Trainers reach this class after Great Class. They must be between 99th and ninth place to advance to Ultra Class. Unlike in the two previous classes, battles in Ultra Class are pre-scheduled, and each participant's opponent is decided for them. Battles in Ultra Class are usually broadcast worldwide, held in stadiums and other such venues, and have commentators apart from the evaluation of the Drone Rotom.<br />
<br />
Battles in Ultra Class follow the following rules:<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one to three Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
* Each challenger can only use one of the following techniques per match: [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Dynamax]].<br />
<br />
The class is represented by an [[Ultra Ball]].<br />
<br />
The highest ranked Trainer of this class must defeat the lowest ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in the Master Class.<br />
<br />
===Master Class===<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
The Master Class consists of the eight Trainers who are at the top of the world ranking. They are called '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight'') and are certified by the '''Pokémon Battle Commission''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・バトル・コミッション''' ''Pokémon Battle Commission''). They battle each other at the end of the season in a single-elimination tournament called the [[Masters Tournament]], where the winner becomes the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''王者|おうじゃ''' ''Monarch''). The tournament is held at the [[Wyndon Stadium]].<br />
<br />
Outside the Masters Tournament, a member of the Masters Eight may request a battle against other members in the same class.<!-- The battle rules remain the same as in the Ultra Class.--><br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Master Ball]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Ranking==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Profile of a registered Trainer]]<br />
The following is a list of named participants in the current World Coronation Series by ranking as of [[JN117]]:<br />
<br />
<small>↓ - ''Indicates an unspecified rank drop due to a loss.''</small><br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px<br />
|-<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Trainer<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Class<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Ranking<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Additional note<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|1}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from previous season, Monarch.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|2}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|3}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN116|4}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Placed '''Top 8''' in the Masters Tournament after losing to Diantha.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|5}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN115|6}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Placed '''Top 8''' in the Masters Tournament after losing to Leon.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN117|7}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Placed '''Top 8''' in the Masters Tournament after losing to Cynthia.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|8}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Raihan]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|9}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank swapped with Ash after losing a Promotion Match.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Drasna]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|12↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Volkner]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|27↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Marnie]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN099|29↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Bea]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN086|30↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{EF|Flint}}<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Knocked out of the Masters Eight off-screen.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Kricketina Kylie|Kricketina]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great <br />
| {{color2|000|JN033|895↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Rinto]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN060|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Dozer]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN051|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN030|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Korrina}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|1,001↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Hayden]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN021|1,024↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Visquez]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN018|2,109↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lob]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN020|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|-<br />
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Masters Eight====<br />
[[File:Masters Eight anime.png|thumb|250px|The current Masters Eight]]<br />
{{main|Masters Tournament}}<br />
This group consists of the eight best [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the world. It consists of Elite Trainers who have won other championships and competitions around the world.<br />
<br />
The previous season's Masters Tournament ended in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''; the current season's tournament began in [[JN115]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The ranking and progression system of the championship is similar to the operation of the {{gal|Battle Tower}} and [[Battle Stadium]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].<br />
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' profiles follow a visual pattern similar to that of [[Pokémon GO]].<br />
* {{Ash}}'s first battles in the Normal, Great, and Ultra Classes were all against {{type|Electric}} [[Type expert|users]].<br />
* [[Alain]] is the only member of the current Masters Eight who is not a {{pkmn|Champion}}.<br />
* {{an|Iris}} is the only member of the current Masters Eight who is not known to utilize [[Mega Evolution]], [[Dynamax]], or [[Z-Move]]s.<br />
* Alola and Hoenn are the only regions to not feature any World Coronation Series battles onscreen.<br />
** While no Trainers native to Alola are known to have participated in the World Coronation Series, Ash represents the region as its Regional Champion.<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championship}}''<br />
|fi=Maailman Kruunajaissarja<br />
|fr=Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial<br />
|es=Serie Mundial de Coronación<br />
|it=Torneo Mondiale per l'Incoronazione<br />
|de=Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften<br />
|ko=포켓몬 월드 챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championship''<br />
|pl=Światowa Korona Bitew<br />
|pt_br=Campeonato da Coroação Mundial<br />
|ru=Кубок Коронаций<br />
|vi=Giải vô địch Pokémon Thế giới<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Championships]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes with World Coronation Series matches}}<br />
* {{cat|World Coronation Series participants}}<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Galar}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[de:Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften]]<br />
[[es:Serie Mundial de Coronación]]<br />
[[fr:Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial]]<br />
[[it:Torneo mondiale per l'incoronazione]]<br />
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<div>{{Japanese name}}<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|The setting for the competition]]<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament Participants.png|250px|thumb|Masters Tournament event opening]]<br />
The <!--'''Masters Eight Tournament'''--> (Japanese: '''マスターズトーナメント''' ''Masters Tournament'') is a tournament held at the end of a [[World Coronation Series]] ranking season, where the top eight ranked competitors face off to determine the most powerful [[Pokémon Trainer]] in the world, known as the Monarch.<br />
<br />
The previous tournament ended in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''. The current tournament began in [[JN115]]<!--and concluded in [[JN1??]]-->.<br />
<br />
The event is held at [[Wyndon Stadium]] in the [[Galar]] region.<br />
<br />
==Competition==<br />
===Opening ceremonies===<br />
During the opening ceremony, each member of the Masters Eight is introduced one by one, after which the matchups of the first round are chosen by random chance.<br />
<br />
===Rounds===<br />
In this tournament, each Trainer can only use techniques such as [[Dynamax]]/[[Gigantamax]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Mega Evolution]] once. Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time and may switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
<br />
====Quarterfinals====<br />
The quarterfinals are 3-on-3 matches. The winners here move on to the semifinals.<br />
<br />
====Semifinals====<br />
<br />
====Finals====<br />
<br />
==Current season==<br />
===Participants===<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament table.png|thumb|250px|The tournament table]]<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| [[JN117|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN116|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| [[JN115|Top 8]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Bracket===<br />
{{8TeamBracket<br />
| group1=Quarterfinals<br />
| group2=Semifinals<br />
| group3=Finals<br />
| score-width=150px<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed01='''1'''<br />
| RD1-team01='''{{an|Leon}}'''<br />
| RD1-score01={{MS/HOME|812Gi|Leon (anime)#Rillaboom}}{{MS/HOME|006|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD1-seed02=''6''<br />
| RD1-team02=''[[Alain]]''<br />
| RD1-score02={{MS/HOME|652|Alain#Chesnaught}}{{MS/HOME|006MX|Alain's Charizard}}{{MS/HOME|687|Alain#Malamar}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed03=''4''<br />
| RD1-team03=''{{an|Lance}}''<br />
| RD1-score03={{MS/HOME|149|Lance's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|130 s|Lance's Gyarados}}{{MS/HOME|635|Lance (anime)#Hydreigon}}<br />
| RD1-seed04='''5'''<br />
| RD1-team04='''[[Diantha]]'''<br />
| RD1-score04={{MS/HOME|699|Diantha#Aurorus}}{{MS/HOME|711|Diantha#Gourgeist}}{{MS/HOME|282M|Diantha's Gardevoir}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed05='''2'''<br />
| RD1-team05='''{{an|Cynthia}}'''<br />
| RD1-score05={{MS/HOME|423|Cynthia (anime)#Gastrodon}}{{MS/HOME|350|Cynthia (anime)#Milotic}}{{MS/HOME|445M|Cynthia's Garchomp}}<br />
| RD1-seed06=''7''<br />
| RD1-team06=''{{an|Iris}}''<br />
| RD1-score06={{MS/HOME|530|Iris's Excadrill}}{{MS/HOME|149|Iris's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|612|Iris's Haxorus}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed07=3<br />
| RD1-team07={{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
| RD1-score07={{MS|XYLoading|Steven Stone (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Steven Stone (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Steven Stone (anime)}}<!--{{MS/HOME|376M s|Steven's Metagross}}{{MS/HOME|306|Steven Stone (anime)#Aggron}}{{MS/HOME|346|Steven Stone (anime)#Cradily}}--><br />
| RD1-seed08=8<br />
| RD1-team08={{Ash}}<br />
| RD1-score08={{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}<!--{{MS/HOME|882|Ash's Dracovish}}{{MS/HOME|094|Ash's Gengar}}{{MS/HOME|025|Ash's Pikachu}}--><br />
<br />
| RD2-seed01=1<br />
| RD2-team01={{an|Leon}}<br />
| RD2-score01={{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD2-seed02=5<br />
| RD2-team02=[[Diantha]]<br />
| RD2-score02={{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}<br />
<br />
| RD2-seed03=2<br />
| RD2-team03={{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| RD2-score03={{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}<br />
| RD2-seed04=<!--8--><br />
| RD2-team04=<!--{{Ash}}--><br />
| RD2-score04=<!--{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}--><br />
<br />
| RD3-seed01=<!--1--><br />
| RD3-team01=<!--{{an|Leon}}--><br />
| RD3-score01=<!--{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS/HOME|006|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}--><br />
| RD3-seed02=<br />
| RD3-team02=<br />
| RD3-score02=<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Previous season==<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The structure of this tournament is similar to the [[Champions Tournament]] of the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}.<br />
* The Masters Tournament is mentioned by {{Ash}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]] during his appearance in {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|The Classic Thunderbolt}} special event as the '''Masters Eight Tournament'''.<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_yue=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Daaihsī Gámbīuchoi|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|zh_cmn=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Dàshī Jǐnbiāosài|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|fr=Tournoi des Huit Maîtres<br />
|de=Turnier der Acht Meister<br />
|it=Torneo degli Otto Professionisti<br />
|ko=마스터즈 토너먼트 ''Masters Tournament''<br />
|es=Torneo de los Ocho Maestros<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Coronation Series]]<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Red}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[es:Torneo de los Ocho Maestros]]</div>Panky..https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=World_Coronation_Series&diff=3545513World Coronation Series2022-07-15T10:30:45Z<p>Panky..: /* Ranking */ Episode update.</p>
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<div>[[File:World Coronation Series logo anime.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]<br />
The '''Pokémon World Coronation Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament. It is a competition held to determine the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}. It first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where the previous annual championship season ended. The current season started in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]''.<br />
<br />
==Registration==<br />
To compete in the tournament, participants must register themselves online first. The current season received more than 10,000 entrants.<br />
<br />
Each entrant generates a profile and a score according to the registration position.<br />
<br />
==Rules==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranks.png|thumb|250px|Ranks]]<br />
Trainers are divided into four classes based on their win/loss ratio. Each class is represented by a different type of [[Poké Ball]]:<br />
<br />
* '''Normal Class''' (ノーマルクラス ''Normal Class'')<br />
* '''Great Class''' (スーパークラス ''Super Class'')<br />
* '''Ultra Class''' (ハイパークラス ''Hyper Class'')<br />
* '''Master Class''' (マスタークラス ''Master Class'')<br />
<br />
The battles are all judged by the {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, which updates the rankings after each battle. In the event of a draw, no change happens, regardless of the difference between the contestants' rankings.<br />
<br />
Trainers can usually only battle against other Trainers in the same class. However, the top-ranked Trainer of the Ultra Class can only advance to the Master Class by defeating the lowest-ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in a special '''Promotion Match'''.<br />
<br />
On occasion, one-day events called '''Battle Festival Challenges''' (Japanese: '''バトルフェス''' ''Battle Festivals'') are held where many participants can gather to compete with each other at will. These events are held at stadiums and other such venues, and are open for the public to watch.<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Normal Class===<br />
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard used during World Coronation Series matches]]<br />
All first-time participants are automatically put into this class, regardless of any previous championships or statuses. The challenger must seek out opposing Trainers in nearby areas, and both must agree to battle.<br />
<br />
Battles in Normal Class follow the following rules.<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one or two Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a normal {{i|Poké Ball}}.<br />
<br />
===Great Class===<br />
[[File:Shalour City Battle Festival Challenge.png|thumb|250px|The venue of the [[Shalour City]] Battle Festival Challenge]]<br />
Trainers reach this class after Normal Class. They must be between 999th and 100th place to advance to Great Class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Normal Class.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Great Ball]].<br />
<br />
===Ultra Class===<br />
Trainers reach this class after Great Class. They must be between 99th and ninth place to advance to Ultra Class. Unlike in the two previous classes, battles in Ultra Class are pre-scheduled, and each participant's opponent is decided for them. Battles in Ultra Class are usually broadcast worldwide, held in stadiums and other such venues, and have commentators apart from the evaluation of the Drone Rotom.<br />
<br />
Battles in Ultra Class follow the following rules:<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one to three Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
* Each challenger can only use one of the following techniques per match: [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Dynamax]].<br />
<br />
The class is represented by an [[Ultra Ball]].<br />
<br />
The highest ranked Trainer of this class must defeat the lowest ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in the Master Class.<br />
<br />
===Master Class===<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
The Master Class consists of the eight Trainers who are at the top of the world ranking. They are called '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight'') and are certified by the '''Pokémon Battle Commission''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・バトル・コミッション''' ''Pokémon Battle Commission''). They battle each other at the end of the season in a single-elimination tournament called the [[Masters Tournament]], where the winner becomes the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''王者|おうじゃ''' ''Monarch''). The tournament is held at the [[Wyndon Stadium]].<br />
<br />
Outside the Masters Tournament, a member of the Masters Eight may request a battle against other members in the same class.<!-- The battle rules remain the same as in the Ultra Class.--><br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Master Ball]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Ranking==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Profile of a registered Trainer]]<br />
The following is a list of named participants in the current World Coronation Series by ranking as of [[JN109]]:<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px<br />
|-<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Trainer<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Class<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Ranking<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Additional note<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|1}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from previous season, Monarch.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|2}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|3}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN116|4}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Placed '''Top 8''' in the Masters Tournament after losing to Diantha.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|5}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN115|6}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Placed '''Top 8''' in the Masters Tournament after losing to Leon.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN117|7}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Placed '''Top 8''' in the Masters Tournament after losing to Cynthia.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|8}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Raihan]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|9}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank swapped with Ash after losing a Promotion Match.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Drasna]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|12↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Volkner]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|27↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Marnie]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN099|29↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Bea]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN086|30↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{EF|Flint}}<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Knocked out of the Masters Eight off-screen.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Kricketina Kylie|Kricketina]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great <br />
| {{color2|000|JN033|895↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Rinto]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN060|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Dozer]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN051|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN030|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Korrina}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|1,001↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Hayden]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN021|1,024↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Visquez]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN018|2,109↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lob]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN020|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|-<br />
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |<br />
|}<br />
↓ - ''Indicates an unspecified rank drop due to a loss.''<br />
<br />
====Masters Eight====<br />
[[File:Masters Eight anime.png|thumb|250px|The current Masters Eight]]<br />
{{main|Masters Tournament}}<br />
This group consists of the eight best [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the world. It consists of Elite Trainers who have won other championships and competitions around the world.<br />
<br />
The previous season's Masters Tournament ended in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''; the current season's tournament began in [[JN115]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The ranking and progression system of the championship is similar to the operation of the {{gal|Battle Tower}} and [[Battle Stadium]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].<br />
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' profiles follow a visual pattern similar to that of [[Pokémon GO]].<br />
* {{Ash}}'s first battles in the Normal, Great, and Ultra Classes were all against {{type|Electric}} [[Type expert|users]].<br />
* [[Alain]] is the only member of the current Masters Eight who is not a {{pkmn|Champion}}.<br />
* Alola and Hoenn are the only regions to not feature any World Coronation Series battles onscreen.<br />
** While no Trainers native to Alola are known to have participated in the World Coronation Series, Ash represents the region as its Regional Champion.<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championship}}''<br />
|fi=Maailman Kruunajaissarja<br />
|fr=Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial<br />
|es=Serie Mundial de Coronación<br />
|it=Torneo Mondiale per l'Incoronazione<br />
|de=Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften<br />
|ko=포켓몬 월드 챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championship''<br />
|pl=Światowa Korona Bitew<br />
|pt_br=Campeonato da Coroação Mundial<br />
|ru=Кубок Коронаций<br />
|vi=Giải vô địch Pokémon Thế giới<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Championships]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes with World Coronation Series matches}}<br />
* {{cat|World Coronation Series participants}}<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Galar}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[de:Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften]]<br />
[[es:Serie Mundial de Coronación]]<br />
[[fr:Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial]]<br />
[[it:Torneo mondiale per l'incoronazione]]<br />
[[zh:宝可梦世界锦标赛（动画）]]</div>Panky..https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Masters_Eight_Tournament&diff=3545502Masters Eight Tournament2022-07-15T10:19:07Z<p>Panky..: /* Current season */</p>
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<div>{{Japanese name}}<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|The setting for the competition]]<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament Participants.png|250px|thumb|Masters Tournament event opening]]<br />
The <!--'''Masters Eight Tournament'''--> (Japanese: '''マスターズトーナメント''' ''Masters Tournament'') is a tournament held at the end of a [[World Coronation Series]] ranking season, where the top eight ranked competitors face off to determine the most powerful [[Pokémon Trainer]] in the world, known as the Monarch.<br />
<br />
The previous tournament ended in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''. The current tournament began in [[JN115]]<!--and concluded in [[JN1??]]-->.<br />
<br />
The event is held at [[Wyndon Stadium]] in the [[Galar]] region.<br />
<br />
==Competition==<br />
===Opening ceremonies===<br />
During the opening ceremony, each member of the Masters Eight is introduced one by one, after which the matchups of the first round are chosen by random chance.<br />
<br />
===Rounds===<br />
In this tournament, each Trainer can only use techniques such as [[Dynamax]]/[[Gigantamax]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Mega Evolution]] once. Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time and may switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
<br />
====Quarterfinals====<br />
The quarterfinals are 3-on-3 matches. The winners here move on to the semifinals.<br />
<br />
====Semifinals====<br />
<br />
====Finals====<br />
<br />
==Current season==<br />
===Participants===<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament table.png|thumb|250px|The tournament table]]<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| [[JN116|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN116|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| [[JN115|Top 8]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Bracket===<br />
{{8TeamBracket<br />
| group1=Quarterfinals<br />
| group2=Semifinals<br />
| group3=Finals<br />
| score-width=150px<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed01='''1'''<br />
| RD1-team01='''{{an|Leon}}'''<br />
| RD1-score01={{MS/HOME|812Gi|Leon (anime)#Rillaboom}}{{MS/HOME|006|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD1-seed02=''6''<br />
| RD1-team02=''[[Alain]]''<br />
| RD1-score02={{MS/HOME|652|Alain#Chesnaught}}{{MS/HOME|006MX|Alain's Charizard}}{{MS/HOME|687|Alain#Malamar}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed03=''4''<br />
| RD1-team03=''{{an|Lance}}''<br />
| RD1-score03={{MS/HOME|149|Lance's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|130 s|Lance's Gyarados}}{{MS/HOME|635|Lance (anime)#Hydreigon}}<br />
| RD1-seed04='''5'''<br />
| RD1-team04='''[[Diantha]]'''<br />
| RD1-score04={{MS/HOME|699|Diantha#Aurorus}}{{MS/HOME|711|Diantha#Gourgeist}}{{MS/HOME|282M|Diantha's Gardevoir}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed05='''2'''<br />
| RD1-team05='''{{an|Cynthia}}'''<br />
| RD1-score05={{MS/HOME|423|Cynthia (anime)#Gastrodon}}{{MS/HOME|350|Cynthia#Milotic}}{{MS/HOME|445M|Cynthia's Garchomp}}<br />
| RD1-seed06=''7''<br />
| RD1-team06=''{{an|Iris}}''<br />
| RD1-score06={{MS/HOME|530|Iris's Excadrill}}{{MS/HOME|149|Iris's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|612|Iris's Haxorus}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed07=3<br />
| RD1-team07={{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
| RD1-score07={{MS|XYLoading|Steven Stone (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Steven Stone (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Steven Stone (anime)}}<!--{{MS/HOME|306|Steven Stone (anime)#Aggron}}{{MS/HOME|376M s|Steven's Metagross}}{{MS/HOME|346|Steven Stone (anime)#Cradily}}--><br />
| RD1-seed08=8<br />
| RD1-team08={{Ash}}<br />
| RD1-score08={{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}<!--{{MS/HOME|025|Ash's Pikachu}}{{MS/HOME|094|Ash's Gengar}}{{MS/HOME|882|Ash's Dracovish}}--><br />
<br />
| RD2-seed01=1<br />
| RD2-team01={{an|Leon}}<br />
| RD2-score01={{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD2-seed02=5<br />
| RD2-team02=[[Diantha]]<br />
| RD2-score02={{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}<br />
<br />
| RD2-seed03=2<br />
| RD2-team03={{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| RD2-score03={{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}<br />
| RD2-seed04=<br />
| RD2-team04=<br />
| RD2-score04=<br />
<br />
| RD3-seed01=<!--1--><br />
| RD3-team01=<!--{{an|Leon}}--><br />
| RD3-score01=<!--{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS/HOME|006|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}--><br />
| RD3-seed02=<br />
| RD3-team02=<br />
| RD3-score02=<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Previous season==<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The structure of this tournament is similar to the [[Champions Tournament]] of the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}.<br />
* The Masters Tournament is mentioned by {{Ash}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]] during his appearance in {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|The Classic Thunderbolt}} special event as the '''Masters Eight Tournament'''.<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_yue=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Daaihsī Gámbīuchoi|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|zh_cmn=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Dàshī Jǐnbiāosài|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|fr=Tournoi des Huit Maîtres<br />
|de=Turnier der Acht Meister<br />
|it=Torneo degli Otto Professionisti<br />
|ko=마스터즈 토너먼트 ''Masters Tournament''<br />
|es=Torneo de los Ocho Maestros<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Coronation Series]]<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Red}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[es:Torneo de los Ocho Maestros]]</div>Panky..https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=World_Coronation_Series&diff=3545501World Coronation Series2022-07-15T10:19:06Z<p>Panky..: /* Ranking */</p>
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<div>[[File:World Coronation Series logo anime.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]<br />
The '''Pokémon World Coronation Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament. It is a competition held to determine the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}. It first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where the previous annual championship season ended. The current season started in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]''.<br />
<br />
==Registration==<br />
To compete in the tournament, participants must register themselves online first. The current season received more than 10,000 entrants.<br />
<br />
Each entrant generates a profile and a score according to the registration position.<br />
<br />
==Rules==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranks.png|thumb|250px|Ranks]]<br />
Trainers are divided into four classes based on their win/loss ratio. Each class is represented by a different type of [[Poké Ball]]:<br />
<br />
* '''Normal Class''' (ノーマルクラス ''Normal Class'')<br />
* '''Great Class''' (スーパークラス ''Super Class'')<br />
* '''Ultra Class''' (ハイパークラス ''Hyper Class'')<br />
* '''Master Class''' (マスタークラス ''Master Class'')<br />
<br />
The battles are all judged by the {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, which updates the rankings after each battle. In the event of a draw, no change happens, regardless of the difference between the contestants' rankings.<br />
<br />
Trainers can usually only battle against other Trainers in the same class. However, the top-ranked Trainer of the Ultra Class can only advance to the Master Class by defeating the lowest-ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in a special '''Promotion Match'''.<br />
<br />
On occasion, one-day events called '''Battle Festival Challenges''' (Japanese: '''バトルフェス''' ''Battle Festivals'') are held where many participants can gather to compete with each other at will. These events are held at stadiums and other such venues, and are open for the public to watch.<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Normal Class===<br />
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard used during World Coronation Series matches]]<br />
All first-time participants are automatically put into this class, regardless of any previous championships or statuses. The challenger must seek out opposing Trainers in nearby areas, and both must agree to battle.<br />
<br />
Battles in Normal Class follow the following rules.<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one or two Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a normal {{i|Poké Ball}}.<br />
<br />
===Great Class===<br />
[[File:Shalour City Battle Festival Challenge.png|thumb|250px|The venue of the [[Shalour City]] Battle Festival Challenge]]<br />
Trainers reach this class after Normal Class. They must be between 999th and 100th place to advance to Great Class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Normal Class.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Great Ball]].<br />
<br />
===Ultra Class===<br />
Trainers reach this class after Great Class. They must be between 99th and ninth place to advance to Ultra Class. Unlike in the two previous classes, battles in Ultra Class are pre-scheduled, and each participant's opponent is decided for them. Battles in Ultra Class are usually broadcast worldwide, held in stadiums and other such venues, and have commentators apart from the evaluation of the Drone Rotom.<br />
<br />
Battles in Ultra Class follow the following rules:<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one to three Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
* Each challenger can only use one of the following techniques per match: [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Dynamax]].<br />
<br />
The class is represented by an [[Ultra Ball]].<br />
<br />
The highest ranked Trainer of this class must defeat the lowest ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in the Master Class.<br />
<br />
===Master Class===<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
The Master Class consists of the eight Trainers who are at the top of the world ranking. They are called '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight'') and are certified by the '''Pokémon Battle Commission''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・バトル・コミッション''' ''Pokémon Battle Commission''). They battle each other at the end of the season in a single-elimination tournament called the [[Masters Tournament]], where the winner becomes the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''王者|おうじゃ''' ''Monarch''). The tournament is held at the [[Wyndon Stadium]].<br />
<br />
Outside the Masters Tournament, a member of the Masters Eight may request a battle against other members in the same class.<!-- The battle rules remain the same as in the Ultra Class.--><br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Master Ball]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Ranking==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Profile of a registered Trainer]]<br />
The following is a list of named participants in the current World Coronation Series by ranking as of [[JN109]]:<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px<br />
|-<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Trainer<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Class<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Ranking<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Additional note<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|1}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from previous season, Monarch.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|2}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|3}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|4}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Placed '''Top 8''' in the Masters Tournament after losing to Diantha.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|5}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|6}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Placed '''Top 8''' in the Masters Tournament after losing to Leon.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|7}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Placed '''Top 8''' in the Masters Tournament after losing to Cynthia.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|8}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank swapped with Raihan after winning a Promotion Match.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Raihan]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|9}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank swapped with Ash after losing a Promotion Match.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Drasna]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|12↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Volkner]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|27↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Marnie]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN099|29↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Bea]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN086|30↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{EF|Flint}}<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Knocked out of the Masters Eight off-screen.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Kricketina Kylie|Kricketina]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great <br />
| {{color2|000|JN033|895↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Rinto]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN060|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Dozer]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN051|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN030|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Korrina}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|1,001↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Hayden]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN021|1,024↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Visquez]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN018|2,109↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lob]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN020|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|-<br />
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |<br />
|}<br />
↓ - ''Indicates an unspecified rank drop due to a loss.''<br />
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====Masters Eight====<br />
[[File:Masters Eight anime.png|thumb|250px|The current Masters Eight]]<br />
{{main|Masters Tournament}}<br />
This group consists of the eight best [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the world. It consists of Elite Trainers who have won other championships and competitions around the world.<br />
<br />
The previous season's Masters Tournament ended in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''; the current season's tournament began in [[JN115]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
* The ranking and progression system of the championship is similar to the operation of the {{gal|Battle Tower}} and [[Battle Stadium]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].<br />
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' profiles follow a visual pattern similar to that of [[Pokémon GO]].<br />
* {{Ash}}'s first battles in the Normal, Great, and Ultra Classes were all against {{type|Electric}} [[Type expert|users]].<br />
* [[Alain]] is the only member of the current Masters Eight who is not a {{pkmn|Champion}}.<br />
* Alola and Hoenn are the only regions to not feature any World Coronation Series battles onscreen.<br />
** While no Trainers native to Alola are known to have participated in the World Coronation Series, Ash represents the region as its Regional Champion.<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
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|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championship}}''<br />
|fi=Maailman Kruunajaissarja<br />
|fr=Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial<br />
|es=Serie Mundial de Coronación<br />
|it=Torneo Mondiale per l'Incoronazione<br />
|de=Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften<br />
|ko=포켓몬 월드 챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championship''<br />
|pl=Światowa Korona Bitew<br />
|pt_br=Campeonato da Coroação Mundial<br />
|ru=Кубок Коронаций<br />
|vi=Giải vô địch Pokémon Thế giới<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[World Championships]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes with World Coronation Series matches}}<br />
* {{cat|World Coronation Series participants}}<br />
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{{League}}<br><br />
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(Japanese: '''チャンピオンの誇り！ワタルVSカルネ！！''' ''Champions' Pride! {{tt|Wataru|Lance}} VS {{tt|Carne|Diantha}}!!'') is the 116th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,201st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 8, 2022<!-- and is scheduled to air in the United States on *day*-->.<br />
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==Plot==<br />
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==Major events==<br />
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* [[Diantha]] is revealed to own an {{p|Aurorus}} and a {{p|Gourgeist}}.<br />
* {{an|Lance}} is revealed to own a {{p|Hydreigon}}.<br />
* Diantha defeats Lance, advancing to the semifinals.<br />
* {{an|Iris}} and {{an|Cynthia}} begin their battle.<br />
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===Debuts===<br />
====Humans====<br />
=====Main series debuts=====<br />
* {{jo|Jimmy}}<br />
* {{jo|Marina}} (in person)<br />
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====Pokémon debuts====<br />
=====Main series debuts=====<br />
* [[Jimmy's Typhlosion]]<br />
* [[Little Miss]]<br />
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==Characters==<br />
===Humans===<br />
<!--[[File:Dare da JN116.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]--><br />
* {{Ash}}<br />
* {{an|Iris}}<br />
* [[Goh]]<br />
* [[Jessie]]<br />
* [[James]]<br />
* {{an|Lance}}<br />
* {{an|Steven Stone}}<br />
* {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
* [[Diantha]]<br />
* {{an|Leon}}<br />
* [[Alain]]<br />
* [[Ritchie]]<br />
* {{jo|Jimmy}}<br />
* {{jo|Marina}}<br />
* [[Vincent|Jackson]]<br />
* [[Sawyer]]<br />
* {{an|Tierno}}<br />
* {{an|Trevor}}<br />
* {{an|Shauna}}<br />
* [[Hop]]<br />
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===Pokémon===<br />
<!--[[File:WTP JN116.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]--><br />
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})<br />
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})<br />
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})<br />
* {{p|Excadrill}} ({{OP|Iris|Excadrill}})<br />
* {{p|Morpeko}} ({{OP|James|Morpeko}}; {{form|Morpeko|Hangry Mode}})<br />
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Ritchie]]'s; [[Sparky]])<br />
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Lance|Dragonite}}; [[Dynamax]])<br />
* {{p|Gyarados}} ({{OP|Lance|Gyarados}}; [[Red Gyarados]])<br />
* {{p|Hydreigon}} ({{an|Lance}}'s)<br />
* {{p|Typhlosion}} ({{OP|Jimmy|Typhlosion}})<br />
* {{p|Misdreavus}} ({{jo|Marina}}'s; [[Little Miss]])<br />
* {{p|Meganium}} ({{OP|Vincent|Meganium}})<br />
* {{p|Gastrodon}} ([[Cynthia]]'s)<br />
* {{p|Gardevoir}} ({{OP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Gardevoir]])<br />
* {{p|Aurorus}} ([[Diantha]]'s)<br />
* {{p|Gourgeist}} ([[Diantha]]'s)<br />
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])<br />
* {{p|Wooloo}} ([[Hop]]'s)<br />
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Team Rocket]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])<br />
* {{p|Growlithe}} (Trainer's)<br />
* {{p|Shuckle}} (Trainer's)<br />
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainer's)<br />
* {{p|Slowpoke}} (Trainer's)<br />
* {{p|Trubbish}} (Trainer's)<br />
* {{p|Darumaka}} (Trainer's; {{rf|Galarian|Form}})<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Hydreigon}}<br />
* {{an|Lance}} using a {{p|Hydreigon}} could be a [[List of cross-canon references|reference]] to {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, in which he uses one during the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].<br />
* This episode marks the first physical appearance of an {{p|Aurorus}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} since the species's debut in ''[[XY023|Coming Back into the Cold!]]'', 379 episodes earlier.<br />
* This episode marks the first physical appearance of [[Ritchie]] and [[Sparky]] in the main series since ''[[EP222|A Promise is a Promise]]'', 979 episodes earlier.<br />
** This episode also marks the first appearance of [[Jackson]] in the anime since ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]'', 929 episodes earlier.<br />
** Furthermore, this episode also marks the first appearance of {{an|Tierno}}, {{an|Shauna}}, {{an|Trevor}}, and [[Sawyer]] in the anime since ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', 262 episodes earlier.<br />
* Despite debuting over [[The Legend of Thunder!|twenty years ago]], this episode marks {{jo|Jimmy}}'s first appearance in a main series episode.<br />
** This episode also marks {{jo|Marina}}'s first physical appearance in a main series episode.<br />
* This episode marks the first appearance of [[Lance's Dragonite]] in the anime since ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]'', 829 episodes earlier.<br />
** This episode also marks the first appearance of {{an|Cynthia}}'s {{p|Gastrodon}} in the anime since ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy!]]'', 635 episodes earlier.<br />
** Furthermore, this episode also marks the first physical appearance of [[Iris's Excadrill]] in the anime since ''[[BW139|Team Rocket's Shocking Recruit!]]'', 405 episodes earlier.<br />
* [[Jessie]] references her [[Jessie's Gourgeist|Gourgeist]] at various points throughout the episode.<br />
* The [[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]] segment is replaced with [[eyecatch]]es of {{Ash}}, Goh, and {{AP|Pikachu}} for this episode.<br />
* [[James]], {{MTR}}, [[Jessie]], and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} narrate the preview for the [[JN117|next episode]].<br />
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===Errors===<br />
* When Lance's Gyarados faints, it has no eyes.<br />
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[[Category:Pokémon Journeys: The Series episodes|116]]<br />
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<div>{{Japanese name}}<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|The setting for the competition]]<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament Participants.png|250px|thumb|Masters Tournament event opening]]<br />
The <!--'''Masters Eight Tournament'''--> (Japanese: '''マスターズトーナメント''' ''Masters Tournament'') is a tournament held at the end of a [[World Coronation Series]] ranking season, where the top eight ranked competitors face off to determine the most powerful [[Pokémon Trainer]] in the world, known as the Monarch.<br />
<br />
The previous tournament ended in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''. The current tournament began in [[JN115]]<!--and concluded in [[JN1??]]-->.<br />
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The event is held at [[Wyndon Stadium]] in the [[Galar]] region.<br />
<br />
==Competition==<br />
===Opening ceremonies===<br />
During the opening ceremony, each member of the Masters Eight is introduced one by one, after which the matchups of the first round are chosen by random chance.<br />
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===Rounds===<br />
In this tournament, each Trainer can only use techniques such as [[Dynamax]]/[[Gigantamax]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Mega Evolution]] once. Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time and may switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
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====Quarterfinals====<br />
The quarterfinals are 3-on-3 matches. The winners here move on to the semifinals.<br />
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====Semifinals====<br />
<br />
====Finals====<br />
<br />
==Current season==<br />
===Participants===<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament table.png|thumb|250px|The tournament table]]<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN116|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| [[JN115|Top 8]]<br />
|}<br />
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===Bracket===<br />
{{8TeamBracket<br />
| group1=Quarterfinals<br />
| group2=Semifinals<br />
| group3=Finals<br />
| score-width=150px<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed01='''1'''<br />
| RD1-team01='''{{an|Leon}}'''<br />
| RD1-score01={{MS/HOME|812Gi|Leon (anime)#Rillaboom}}{{MS/HOME|006|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD1-seed02=''6''<br />
| RD1-team02=''[[Alain]]''<br />
| RD1-score02={{MS/HOME|652|Alain#Chesnaught}}{{MS/HOME|006MX|Alain's Charizard}}{{MS/HOME|687|Alain#Malamar}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed03=''4''<br />
| RD1-team03=''{{an|Lance}}''<br />
| RD1-score03={{MS/HOME|149|Lance's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|130 s|Lance's Gyarados}}{{MS/HOME|635|Lance (anime)#Hydreigon}}<br />
| RD1-seed04='''5'''<br />
| RD1-team04='''[[Diantha]]'''<br />
| RD1-score04={{MS/HOME|699|Diantha#Aurorus}}{{MS/HOME|711|Diantha#Gourgeist}}{{MS/HOME|282M|Diantha's Gardevoir}}<br />
<br />
| RD1-seed05=2<br />
| RD1-team05={{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| RD1-score05={{MS/HOME|423|Cynthia (anime)#Gastrodon}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}<!--{{MS/HOME|445M|Cynthia's Garchomp}}{{MS/HOME|350|Cynthia#Milotic}}--><br />
| RD1-seed06=7<br />
| RD1-team06={{an|Iris}}<br />
| RD1-score06={{MS/HOME|530|Iris's Excadrill}}{{MS|XYLoading|Iris (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Iris (anime)}}<!--{{MS/HOME|612|Iris's Haxorus}}{{MS/HOME|149|Iris's Dragonite}}--><br />
<br />
| RD1-seed07=3<br />
| RD1-team07={{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
| RD1-score07={{MS|XYLoading|Steven Stone (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Steven Stone (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Steven Stone (anime)}}<!--{{MS/HOME|306|Steven Stone (anime)#Aggron}}{{MS/HOME|376M s|Steven's Metagross}}{{MS/HOME|346|Steven Stone (anime)#Cradily}}--><br />
| RD1-seed08=8<br />
| RD1-team08={{Ash}}<br />
| RD1-score08={{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}<!--{{MS/HOME|025|Ash's Pikachu}}{{MS/HOME|094|Ash's Gengar}}{{MS/HOME|882|Ash's Dracovish}}--><br />
<br />
| RD2-seed01=1<br />
| RD2-team01={{an|Leon}}<br />
| RD2-score01={{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD2-seed02=5<br />
| RD2-team02=[[Diantha]]<br />
| RD2-score02={{MS|XYLoading|Diantha}}<br />
<br />
| RD2-seed03=<br />
| RD2-team03=<br />
| RD2-score03=<br />
| RD2-seed04=<br />
| RD2-team04=<br />
| RD2-score04=<br />
<br />
| RD3-seed01=<!--1--><br />
| RD3-team01=<!--{{an|Leon}}--><br />
| RD3-score01=<!--{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}{{MS/HOME|006|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}--><br />
| RD3-seed02=<br />
| RD3-team02=<br />
| RD3-score02=<br />
}}<br />
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==Previous season==<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
* The structure of this tournament is similar to the [[Champions Tournament]] of the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}.<br />
* The Masters Tournament is mentioned by {{Ash}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]] during his appearance in {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|The Classic Thunderbolt}} special event as the '''Masters Eight Tournament'''.<br />
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==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_yue=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Daaihsī Gámbīuchoi|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|zh_cmn=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Dàshī Jǐnbiāosài|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|fr=Tournoi des Huit Maîtres<br />
|de=Turnier der Acht Meister<br />
|it=Torneo degli Otto Professionisti<br />
|ko=마스터즈 토너먼트 ''Masters Tournament''<br />
|es=Torneo de los Ocho Maestros<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Coronation Series]]<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Red}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
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<div>{{Japanese name}}<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|The setting for the competition]]<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament Participants.png|250px|thumb|Masters Tournament event opening]]<br />
The <!--'''Masters Eight Tournament'''--> (Japanese: '''マスターズトーナメント''' ''Masters Tournament'') is a tournament held at the end of a [[World Coronation Series]] ranking season, where the top eight ranked competitors face off to determine the most powerful [[Pokémon Trainer]] in the world, known as the Monarch.<br />
<br />
The previous tournament ended in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''. The current tournament began in [[JN115]]<!--and concluded in [[JN1??]]-->.<br />
<br />
The event is held at [[Wyndon Stadium]] in the [[Galar]] region.<br />
<br />
==Competition==<br />
===Opening ceremonies===<br />
During the opening ceremony, each member of the Masters Eight is introduced one by one, after which the matchups of the first round are chosen by random chance.<br />
<br />
===Rounds===<br />
In this tournament, each Trainer can only use techniques such as [[Dynamax]]/[[Gigantamax]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Mega Evolution]] once. Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time and may switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
<br />
====Quarterfinals====<br />
The quarterfinals are 3-on-3 matches. The winners here move on to the semifinals.<br />
<br />
====Semifinals====<br />
<br />
====Finals====<br />
<br />
==Current season==<br />
===Participants===<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament table.png|thumb|250px|The tournament table]]<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN116|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| [[JN115|Top 8]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Bracket===<br />
{{8TeamBracket<br />
| group1=Quarterfinals<br />
| group2=Semifinals<br />
| group3=Finals<br />
| score-width=150px<br />
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| RD1-seed01='''1'''<br />
| RD1-team01='''{{an|Leon}}'''<br />
| RD1-score01={{MS/HOME|812Gi|Leon (anime)#Rillaboom}}{{MS/HOME|006|Leon (anime)#Charizard}}{{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD1-seed02=''6''<br />
| RD1-team02=''[[Alain]]''<br />
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| RD1-seed03=''4''<br />
| RD1-team03=''{{an|Lance}}''<br />
| RD1-score03={{MS/HOME|149|Lance's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|130 s|Lance's Gyarados}}{{MS/HOME|635|Lance (anime)#Hydreigon}}<br />
| RD1-seed04='''5'''<br />
| RD1-team04='''[[Diantha]]'''<br />
| RD1-score04={{MS/HOME|699|Diantha#Aurorus}}{{MS/HOME|711|Diantha#Gourgeist}}{{MS/HOME|282M|Diantha's Gardevoir}}<br />
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| RD1-seed05=2<br />
| RD1-team05={{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| RD1-score05={{MS/HOME|423|Cynthia (anime)#Gastrodon}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}<!--{{MS/HOME|445M|Cynthia's Garchomp}}{{MS/HOME|350|Cynthia#Milotic}}--><br />
| RD1-seed06=7<br />
| RD1-team06={{an|Iris}}<br />
| RD1-score06={{MS/HOME|530|Iris's Excadrill}}{{MS|XYLoading|Iris (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Iris (anime)}}<!--{{MS/HOME|612|Iris's Haxorus}}{{MS/HOME|149|Iris's Dragonite}}--><br />
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| RD1-seed07=3<br />
| RD1-team07={{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
| RD1-score07={{MS|XYLoading|Steven Stone (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Steven Stone (anime)}}{{MS|XYLoading|Steven Stone (anime)}}<!--{{MS/HOME|306|Steven Stone (anime)#Aggron}}{{MS/HOME|376M s|Steven's Metagross}}{{MS/HOME|346|Steven Stone (anime)#Cradily}}--><br />
| RD1-seed08=8<br />
| RD1-team08={{Ash}}<br />
| RD1-score08={{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}{{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}<!--{{MS/HOME|025|Ash's Pikachu}}{{MS/HOME|094|Ash's Gengar}}{{MS/HOME|882|Ash's Dracovish}}--><br />
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| RD2-seed01=1<br />
| RD2-team01={{an|Leon}}<br />
| RD2-score01={{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD2-seed02=5<br />
| RD2-team02=[[Diantha]]<br />
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<br />
==Previous season==<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The structure of this tournament is similar to the [[Champions Tournament]] of the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}.<br />
* The Masters Tournament is mentioned by {{Ash}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]] during his appearance in {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|The Classic Thunderbolt}} special event as the '''Masters Eight Tournament'''.<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_yue=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Daaihsī Gámbīuchoi|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|zh_cmn=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Dàshī Jǐnbiāosài|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|fr=Tournoi des Huit Maîtres<br />
|de=Turnier der Acht Meister<br />
|it=Torneo degli Otto Professionisti<br />
|ko=마스터즈 토너먼트 ''Masters Tournament''<br />
|es=Torneo de los Ocho Maestros<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Coronation Series]]<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Red}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
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<div>[[File:World Coronation Series logo anime.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]<br />
The '''Pokémon World Coronation Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament. It is a competition held to determine the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}. It first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where the previous annual championship season ended. The current season started in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]''.<br />
<br />
==Registration==<br />
To compete in the tournament, participants must register themselves online first. The current season received more than 10,000 entrants.<br />
<br />
Each entrant generates a profile and a score according to the registration position.<br />
<br />
==Rules==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranks.png|thumb|250px|Ranks]]<br />
Trainers are divided into four classes based on their win/loss ratio. Each class is represented by a different type of [[Poké Ball]]:<br />
<br />
* '''Normal Class''' (ノーマルクラス ''Normal Class'')<br />
* '''Great Class''' (スーパークラス ''Super Class'')<br />
* '''Ultra Class''' (ハイパークラス ''Hyper Class'')<br />
* '''Master Class''' (マスタークラス ''Master Class'')<br />
<br />
The battles are all judged by the {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, which updates the rankings after each battle. In the event of a draw, no change happens, regardless of the difference between the contestants' rankings.<br />
<br />
Trainers can usually only battle against other Trainers in the same class. However, the top-ranked Trainer of the Ultra Class can only advance to the Master Class by defeating the lowest-ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in a special '''Promotion Match'''.<br />
<br />
On occasion, one-day events called '''Battle Festival Challenges''' (Japanese: '''バトルフェス''' ''Battle Festivals'') are held where many participants can gather to compete with each other at will. These events are held at stadiums and other such venues, and are open for the public to watch.<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Normal Class===<br />
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard used during World Coronation Series matches]]<br />
All first-time participants are automatically put into this class, regardless of any previous championships or statuses. The challenger must seek out opposing Trainers in nearby areas, and both must agree to battle.<br />
<br />
Battles in Normal Class follow the following rules.<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one or two Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a normal {{i|Poké Ball}}.<br />
<br />
===Great Class===<br />
[[File:Shalour City Battle Festival Challenge.png|thumb|250px|The venue of the [[Shalour City]] Battle Festival Challenge]]<br />
Trainers reach this class after Normal Class. They must be between 999th and 100th place to advance to Great Class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Normal Class.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Great Ball]].<br />
<br />
===Ultra Class===<br />
Trainers reach this class after Great Class. They must be between 99th and ninth place to advance to Ultra Class. Unlike in the two previous classes, battles in Ultra Class are pre-scheduled, and each participant's opponent is decided for them. Battles in Ultra Class are usually broadcast worldwide, held in stadiums and other such venues, and have commentators apart from the evaluation of the Drone Rotom.<br />
<br />
Battles in Ultra Class follow the following rules:<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one to three Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
* Each challenger can only use one of the following techniques per match: [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Dynamax]].<br />
<br />
The class is represented by an [[Ultra Ball]].<br />
<br />
The highest ranked Trainer of this class must defeat the lowest ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in the Master Class.<br />
<br />
===Master Class===<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
The Master Class consists of the eight Trainers who are at the top of the world ranking. They are called '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight'') and are certified by the '''Pokémon Battle Commission''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・バトル・コミッション''' ''Pokémon Battle Commission''). They battle each other at the end of the season in a single-elimination tournament called the [[Masters Tournament]], where the winner becomes the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''王者|おうじゃ''' ''Monarch''). The tournament is held at the [[Wyndon Stadium]].<br />
<br />
Outside the Masters Tournament, a member of the Masters Eight may request a battle against other members in the same class.<!-- The battle rules remain the same as in the Ultra Class.--><br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Master Ball]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Ranking==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Profile of a registered Trainer]]<br />
The following is a list of named participants in the current World Coronation Series by ranking as of [[JN109]]:<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px<br />
|-<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Trainer<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Class<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Ranking<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Additional note<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|1}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from previous season, Monarch.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|2}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|3}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|4}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Placed Top 8 in the Masters Tournament after losing to Diantha.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|5}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|6}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Placed Top 8 in the Masters Tournament after losing to Leon.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|7}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|8}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank swapped with Raihan after winning a Promotion Match.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Raihan]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|9}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank swapped with Ash after losing a Promotion Match.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Drasna]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|12↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Volkner]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|27↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Marnie]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN099|29↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Bea]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN086|30↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{EF|Flint}}<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Knocked out of the Masters Eight off-screen.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Kricketina Kylie|Kricketina]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great <br />
| {{color2|000|JN033|895↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Rinto]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN060|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Dozer]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN051|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN030|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Korrina}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|1,001↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Hayden]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN021|1,024↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Visquez]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN018|2,109↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lob]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN020|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|-<br />
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |<br />
|}<br />
↓ - ''Indicates an unspecified rank drop due to a loss.''<br />
<br />
====Masters Eight====<br />
[[File:Masters Eight anime.png|thumb|250px|The current Masters Eight]]<br />
{{main|Masters Tournament}}<br />
This group consists of the eight best [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the world. It consists of Elite Trainers who have won other championships and competitions around the world.<br />
<br />
The previous season's Masters Tournament ended in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''; the current season's tournament began in [[JN115]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The ranking and progression system of the championship is similar to the operation of the {{gal|Battle Tower}} and [[Battle Stadium]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].<br />
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' profiles follow a visual pattern similar to that of [[Pokémon GO]].<br />
* {{Ash}}'s first battles in the Normal, Great, and Ultra Classes were all against {{type|Electric}} [[Type expert|users]].<br />
* [[Alain]] is the only member of the current Masters Eight who is not a {{pkmn|Champion}}.<br />
* Alola and Hoenn are the only regions to not feature any World Coronation Series battles onscreen.<br />
** While no Trainers native to Alola participate in the World Coronation Seires, Ash represents the region as its Regional Champion.<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championship}}''<br />
|fi=Maailman Kruunajaissarja<br />
|fr=Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial<br />
|es=Serie Mundial de Coronación<br />
|it=Torneo Mondiale per l'Incoronazione<br />
|de=Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften<br />
|ko=포켓몬 월드 챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championship''<br />
|pl=Światowa Korona Bitew<br />
|pt_br=Campeonato da Coroação Mundial<br />
|ru=Кубок Коронаций<br />
|vi=Giải vô địch Pokémon Thế giới<br />
}}<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[World Championships]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes with World Coronation Series matches}}<br />
* {{cat|World Coronation Series participants}}<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Galar}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
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[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
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[[de:Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften]]<br />
[[es:Serie Mundial de Coronación]]<br />
[[fr:Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial]]<br />
[[it:Torneo mondiale per l'incoronazione]]<br />
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<div>{{Japanese name}}<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|The setting for the competition]]<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament Participants.png|250px|thumb|Masters Tournament event opening]]<br />
The <!--'''Masters Eight Tournament'''--> (Japanese: '''マスターズトーナメント''' ''Masters Tournament'') is a tournament held at the end of a [[World Coronation Series]] ranking season, where the top eight ranked competitors face off to determine the most powerful [[Pokémon Trainer]] in the world, known as the Monarch.<br />
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The previous tournament ended in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''. The current tournament began in [[JN115]]<!--and concluded in [[JN1??]]-->.<br />
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The event is held at [[Wyndon Stadium]] in the [[Galar]] region.<br />
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==Competition==<br />
===Opening ceremonies===<br />
During the opening ceremony, each member of the Masters Eight is introduced one by one, after which the matchups of the first round are chosen by random chance.<br />
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===Rounds===<br />
In this tournament, each Trainer can only use techniques such as [[Dynamax]]/[[Gigantamax]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Mega Evolution]] once. Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time and they can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
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====Quarterfinals====<br />
The quarterfinals are 3-on-3 matches. The winners here move on to the semifinals.<br />
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====Semifinals====<br />
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====Finals====<br />
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==Current season==<br />
===Participants===<br />
[[File:Masters Tournament table.png|thumb|250px|The tournament table]]<br />
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! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN116|Top 8]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| [[JN115|Top 8]]<br />
|}<br />
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===Bracket===<br />
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| RD1-seed01='''1'''<br />
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| RD1-seed02=6<br />
| RD1-team02=[[Alain]]<br />
| RD1-score02={{MS/HOME|652|Alain#Chesnaught}}{{MS/HOME|006MX|Alain's Charizard}}{{MS/HOME|687|Alain#Malamar}}<br />
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| RD1-seed03=4<br />
| RD1-team03={{an|Lance}}<br />
| RD1-score03={{MS/HOME|149|Lance's Dragonite}}{{MS/HOME|130 s|Lance's Gyarados}}{{MS/HOME|635|Lance (anime)#Hydreigon}}<br />
| RD1-seed04=5<br />
| RD1-team04='''[[Diantha]]'''<br />
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| RD1-seed05=2<br />
| RD1-team05={{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| RD1-score05={{MS|XYLoading|Cynthia (anime)}}<!--{{MS/HOME|445M|Cynthia's Garchomp}}{{MS/HOME|350|Cynthia#Milotic}}--><br />
| RD1-seed06=7<br />
| RD1-team06={{an|Iris}}<br />
| RD1-score06={{MS|XYLoading|Iris (anime)}}<!--{{MS/HOME|612|Iris's Haxorus}}--><br />
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| RD1-seed07=3<br />
| RD1-team07={{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}<br />
| RD1-score07={{MS|XYLoading|Steven Stone (anime)}}<!--{{MS/HOME|376M s|Steven's Metagross}}{{MS/HOME|346|Steven Stone (anime)#Cradily}}--><br />
| RD1-seed08=8<br />
| RD1-team08={{Ash}}<br />
| RD1-score08={{MS|XYLoading|Ash Ketchum}}<!--{{MS/HOME|025|Ash's Pikachu}}{{MS/HOME|094|Ash's Gengar}}--><br />
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| RD2-team01={{an|Leon}}<br />
| RD2-score01={{MS|XYLoading|Leon (anime)}}<br />
| RD2-seed02=5<br />
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==Previous season==<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Lance}}<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
* The structure of this tournament is similar to the [[Champions Tournament]] of the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}.<br />
* The Masters Tournament is mentioned by {{Ash}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]] during his appearance in {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|The Classic Thunderbolt}} special event as the '''Masters Eight Tournament'''.<br />
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==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_yue=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Daaihsī Gámbīuchoi|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|zh_cmn=大師錦標賽 ''{{tt|Dàshī Jǐnbiāosài|Masters Tournament}}''<br />
|fr=Tournoi des Huit Maîtres<br />
|de=Turnier der Acht Meister<br />
|it=Torneo degli Otto Professionisti<br />
|ko=마스터즈 토너먼트 ''Masters Tournament''<br />
|es=Torneo de los Ocho Maestros<br />
}}<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[World Coronation Series]]<br />
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{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Red}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
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[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
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(Japanese: '''凱旋！ アローラチャンピオン！！''' ''A Triumphant Return! The Alola Champion!!'') is the 112th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,197th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 27, 2022<!-- and is scheduled to air in the United States on *day*-->.<br />
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==Plot==<br />
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==Major events==<br />
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* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] visit [[Alola]] again, {{an|Lillie}}'s family returns to the [[region]], and [[Chloe]] visits the region for the first time.<br />
* Ash, Lillie, and Goh reunite with {{an|Lana}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, {{an|Mallow}}, {{an|Professor Kukui}}, {{an|Professor Burnet}}, and {{an|Rotom Pokédex}} again.<br />
* Ash meets [[Samson Oak]], [[Hobbes]], [[Hala]], {{an|Faba}}, and [[Wicke]] again, while Goh meets them for the first time.<br />
* Lana, Sophocles, and Mallow meet [[Mohn]] and Chloe for the first time.<br />
* Ash reunites with {{an|Kiawe}}.<br />
* Ash participates in a [[Battle Royal]] with Professor Kukui, Kiawe, and {{an|Gladion}}, and wins.<br />
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==Characters==<br />
===Humans===<br />
<!--[[File:Dare da JN112.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]--><br />
* {{Ash}}<br />
* {{an|Lana}}<br />
* {{an|Kiawe}}<br />
* {{an|Lillie}}<br />
* {{an|Sophocles}}<br />
* {{an|Mallow}}<br />
* [[Goh]]<br />
* {{an|Professor Kukui|Professor Kukui/The Masked Royal}}<br />
* [[Samson Oak]]<br />
* {{an|Professor Burnet}}<br />
* [[Hala]]<br />
* {{an|Gladion}}<br />
* [[Chloe]]<br />
* {{an|Lusamine}}<br />
* [[Mohn]]<br />
* [[Wicke]]<br />
* [[Faba]]<br />
* [[Abe]]<br />
* [[Ulu]]<br />
* [[Hobbes]]<br />
* [[Lei]]<br />
* [[Hau]]<br />
* [[Guzma]]<br />
* [[Plumeria]]<br />
* {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s<br />
** [[Tupp]]<br />
** [[Rapp]]<br />
** [[Zipp]]<br />
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===Pokémon===<br />
<!--[[File:WTP JN112.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]--><br />
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Incineroar}}<br />
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})<br />
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})<br />
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}})<br />
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Ash|Lycanroc}}; {{form|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}})<br />
* {{p|Incineroar}} ({{OP|Ash|Incineroar}})<br />
* {{p|Melmetal}} ({{OP|Ash|Melmetal}})<br />
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Ash|Dragonite}})<br />
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gengar}})<br />
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Ash|Lucario}}<!--; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario]]-->)<br />
* {{p|Sirfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Sirfetch'd}})<br />
* {{p|Dracovish}} ({{OP|Ash|Dracovish}})<br />
* {{p|Primarina}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}})<br />
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])<br />
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])<br />
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})<br />
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])<br />
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})<br />
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})<br />
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})<br />
* {{p|Cinderace}} ({{OP|Goh|Cinderace}})<br />
* {{p|Inteleon}} ({{OP|Goh|Inteleon}})<br />
* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})<br />
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{OP|Gladion|Umbreon}}; flashback)<br />
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}; {{form|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}}; flashback)<br />
* {{p|Silvally}} ({{OP|Gladion|Silvally}}; flashback)<br />
* {{p|Zoroark}} ({{OP|Gladion|Zoroark}}; flashback)<br />
* {{p|Nihilego}} ({{an|Gladion}}'s; Lillie; {{Shiny}})<br />
* {{p|Incineroar}} ({{OP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}})<br />
* {{p|Decidueye}} ([[Hau]]'s)<br />
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Chloe|Eevee}})<br />
* {{p|Tapu Koko}} ({{DL|List of recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Tapu Koko|anime}})<br />
* {{p|Magearna}} ({{Shiny}}; {{DL|Lillie (anime)|Magearna|anime}})<br />
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title_ja=VSキバナ！マスターズエイトをかけた戦い！！ |<br />
title_ja_trans=VS Kibana! Battle for Masters Eight!! |<br />
broadcast_jp=May 6, 2022 |<br />
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(Japanese: '''VSキバナ！マスターズエイトをかけた戦い！！''' ''VS {{tt|Kibana|Raihan}}! Battle for Masters Eight!!'') is the 109th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,194th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 6, 2022<!-- and is scheduled to air in the United States on *day*-->.<br />
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==Plot==<br />
As a new day begins in the [[Galar]] [[region]], {{Ash}} and {{AP|Lucario}} arrive at the city of [[Hammerlocke]], eagerly waiting for their [[World Coronation Series]] Promotion Match. Arriving in front of the [[Hammerlocke Stadium]], Ash is greeted by his opponent and the local [[Gym Leader]], [[Raihan]]. They both express their determination to win, only to be interrupted when they notice none other than {{an|Leon}} waking up from behind a nearby bush, having come early so he wouldn't miss the match. He encourages both Ash and Raihan to give it their all in the upcoming battle. <br />
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Inside the Stadium, the stands are filled with lots of people eager to witness the last Promotion Match of the season, with [[Goh]], accompanied by {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}} and {{TP|Goh|Grookey}}, sitting amongst them. Ash and Raihan enter the battlefield and are introduced to the audience, with Raihan receiving plenty of cheering from the people of his hometown. [[Battle judge|Referee]] [[Gym guide|Dan]] explains that the match will follow the Masters Tournament rules, with both sides using three Pokémon each and being allowed to switch them at any time as many times as they want. In addition, either side may only use one of either [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Dynamax]] per battle, with Goh predicting that Ash is going to use Mega Evolution with his Lucario. At Dan's signal, both sides send out their first Pokémon. Ash's choice is {{AP|Dragonite}}, while Raihan goes with {{p|Flygon}}, making the first round a clash between {{t|Dragon}} types.<br />
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Raihan makes the first moves by ordering a {{m|Dragon Claw}}, while Dragonite uses the time to set up a {{m|Dragon Dance}}, increasing its {{stat|Attack}} power and {{stat|Speed}}. Using its increased Speed, Dragonite evades Flygon's subsequent {{m|Steel Wing}}s with ease. Raihan admits that Ash has {{pkmn|training|trained}} his Dragonite well, but also reminds him that he's a Dragon-type [[Type expert|expert]], and orders a {{m|Sandstorm}}, which envelops the entire field. With its vision blinded by the {{weather|sandstorm}}, Dragonite is struck by a Dragon Claw and a flurry of Steel Wings from Flygon as the {{pkmn|category|Mystic Pokémon}} hides itself in the swirling sand, which is also slowly dealing [[damage]] to Dragonite over time. Ash decides on a new strategy and orders Dragonite to use {{m|Draco Meteor}}, which sends meteors raining all over the battlefield. One of them manages to hit Flygon, giving away its location and allowing Dragonite to attack it with {{m|Hurricane}} and Dragon Claw before it hides in the sandstorm again. Ash prepares to repeat his Draco Meteor strategy, but Raihan declares he won't fall for the same trick twice and has Flygon strike Dragonite with Steel Wing before the Draco Meteor can go off, taking Ash's Pokémon out of the fight.<br />
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After [[recall]]ing Dragonite, Ash chooses {{AP|Gengar}} as his second Pokémon. While Gengar manages to evade Flygon's Steel Wing, its {{m|Ice Punch}} fails to land, leaving Gengar just as vulnerable against Flygon's hit-and-run strategy as Dragonite had been. Following a series of Dragon Claws, Gengar is struck by a {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|super effective}} {{m|Crunch}}, dealing heavy damage to it. Goh is getting worried, since losing Gengar now would leave Ash with just one Pokémon against Raihan's three, putting him in a severe disadvantage. As Gengar wearily stands back up, Raihan asks Ash why he wants to battle Leon, because to him, the desire to challenge Leon needs to be supported by a desire to defeat him, a desire that he has in spades. Ash, however, declares that he too wants to defeat Leon, and refuses to lose here in order to realize that goal.<br />
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Seeing that Gengar is getting tired, Ash changes his initial plans, apologizing to Lucario for not being able to Mega Evolve it now as he slips on his [[Dynamax Band]] and [[Gigantamax]]es Gengar. Using Gigantamax Gengar's giant mouth, Ash has it suck away the sandstorm, leaving Flygon exposed and wide open for {{m|G-Max Terror}}, which scores a direct hit. Raihan attempts a counterattack with Crunch, but Flygon is stopped on its tracks by {{m|Max Starfall}}, defeating it and evening the odds.<br />
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Raihan selects {{p|Goodra}} to be his second Pokémon and has it use {{m|Rain Dance}}, further demonstrating his [[weather]]-based strategies. Utilizing the [[rain]] to its advantage, Goodra launches a rapid-fire offensive with {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Surf}}, and {{m|Hydro Pump}}, all of which deal devastating blows. Ash considers recalling Gengar, but as he sees its willingness to keep going, Ash decides to keep it out. Goodra attempts another Surf, but this time, Gengar is able to deflect it with its tongue. Gengar attacks with Max Starfall, while Goodra uses Hydro Pump, both [[move]]s hitting their targets. Gengar reverts to its normal size as both Pokémon collapse, resulting in a double knockout and leaving both {{pkmn|Trainer}}s with one Pokémon each.<br />
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Both sides recall their Pokémon and send out their last fighters, Lucario and {{p|Duraludon}}. While Ash has already used his once-in-a-battle power-up, Raihan still has his Dynamax to use, and he puts it to use by immediately Gigantamaxing Duraludon. Lucario uses {{m|Double Team}} to confuse Duraludon, before using {{m|Aura Sphere}}, which, however, doesn't faze the Gigantamax Pokémon at all. After a second Aura Sphere provides equally lackluster results, Raihan starts his counteroffensive with {{m|Max Steelspike}}, which Lucario is unable to completely avoid. Raihan then has Duraludon unleash its strongest attack; {{m|G-Max Depletion}}, which envelops Lucario in a swirling tornado of energy. To Raihan's surprise, however, Ash is perfectly calm about this situation, as is Lucario, who is standing still inside the vortex and charging up an Aura Sphere.<br />
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Ash and Lucario's [[Aura]]s are in perfect sync as Lucario raises the growing Aura Sphere over its head, causing the [[G-Max Move]] to dissipate around it. Goh realizes that this Aura Sphere is similar to what Lucario did after its [[JN108|training]] with {{AP|Greninja}}, except that it's even bigger. Drawing power from the Aura of its teammates, Goh and his partners, and even Greninja all the way back in [[Kalos]], Lucario's Aura Sphere grows to a gigantic size, and Ash dubs it "G-Max Aura Sphere". Duraludon attemps a counterattack with {{m|Max Rockfall}}, but Lucario's attack easily powers through it and strikes the Gigantamax Pokémon head-on, causing it to topple and revert to normal size. Dan judges Duraludon unable to battle, meaning that Ash has won the Promotion Match. Ecstatic, Ash runs over to Lucario and congratulates it on a well-fought battle. Raihan approaches Ash and admits that he lost. After taking a {{wp|selfie}} with Ash, Raihan swears to defeat both him and Leon someday, and tells him not to lose until then.<br />
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With the season's final Promotion Match completed, the eight Trainers advancing to the Masters Tournament have been decided. In addition to Ash, who is now ranked eighth, said Trainers include [[Unova]] {{pkmn|Champion}} {{an|Iris}}; [[Lumiose Conference]] winner [[Alain]]; Kalos Champion [[Diantha]]; the combined Champion of [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]], [[Lance]]; [[Hoenn]] Champion [[Steven Stone]]; [[Sinnoh]] Champion {{an|Cynthia}}; and Leon, the undefeated Monarch and Galar Champion.<br />
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==Major events==<br />
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[[File:Masters Eight anime.png|thumb|220px|The Masters Eight]]<br />
* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] visit [[Galar]] again.<br />
* Ash meets [[Raihan]] and {{an|Leon}} again.<br />
* Raihan is revealed to own a {{p|Flygon}} and a {{p|Goodra}}.<br />
* [[Ash's Gengar]] uses {{m|Max Starfall}} for the first time.<br />
* Ash has a [[World Coronation Series]] {{pkmn|battle|match}} with Raihan and wins, bringing his rank to 8 and entering the Master Class.<br />
* The Masters Eight is revealed to consist of Leon, {{an|Cynthia}}, {{Steven}}, [[Lance]], [[Diantha]], [[Alain]], {{an|Iris}}, and Ash.<br />
** In the process, Steven, Diantha, and Alain are revealed to be competing in the World Coronation Series, while Iris is revealed to have climbed into the Master Class and {{EF|Flint}} is revealed to have fallen out of it.<br />
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===Debuts===<br />
====Pokémon debuts====<br />
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==Characters==<br />
===Humans===<br />
* {{Ash}}<br />
* {{an|Iris}} (image)<br />
* [[Goh]]<br />
* [[Lance]] (image)<br />
* [[Steven Stone]] (image)<br />
* {{an|Cynthia}} (image)<br />
* [[Diantha]] (image)<br />
* {{an|Leon}}<br />
* [[Raihan]]<br />
* [[Alain]] (image)<br />
* [[Gym guide|Dan]]<br />
* Crowd<br />
* Commentator<br />
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===Pokémon===<br />
<!--[[File:WTP JN109.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]--><br />
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})<br />
* {{p|Greninja}} (formerly {{OP|Ash|Greninja}})<br />
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Ash|Dragonite}})<br />
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gengar}}; [[Gigantamax]])<br />
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Ash|Lucario}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario]]; Mega Lucario in a flashback)<br />
* {{p|Sirfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Sirfetch'd}}; flashback)<br />
* {{p|Dracovish}} ({{OP|Ash|Dracovish}}; flashback)<br />
* {{p|Cinderace}} ({{OP|Goh|Cinderace}})<br />
* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})<br />
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Raihan]]'s; [[Gigantamax]])<br />
* {{p|Flygon}} ([[Raihan]]'s)<br />
* {{p|Goodra}} ([[Raihan]]'s)<br />
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Raihan]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])<br />
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Gym guide|Dan]]'s)<br />
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainer's)<br />
* {{p|Sandshrew}} (Trainer's; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})<br />
* {{p|Dodrio}} (Trainer's)<br />
* {{p|Slowpoke}} (Trainer's)<br />
* {{p|Magnemite}} (Trainer's)<br />
* {{p|Altaria}} (Trainer's)<br />
* {{p|Trapinch}} (Trainer's)<br />
* {{p|Machamp}} (Trainer's)<br />
* {{p|Emolga}} (Trainer's)<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Goodra}}<br />
* The [[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]] segment is replaced with [[eyecatch]]es of {{Ash}}, [[Goh]], and {{AP|Pikachu}} for this episode.<br />
* This episode marks the first time [[Ash's Dragonite]] is seen getting defeated in battle.<br />
* [[Lance]] is referred to as the {{pkmn|Champion}} of [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] in this episode, whereas in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', he was referred to as an [[Elite Four]] member.<br />
* In Japan, this episode aired 364 days, one day shy of a full year, after the [[JN065|episode]] where Ash rose into the Ultra Class.<br />
* [[Danika]], Goh, Ash, [[Horace]], and Pikachu narrate the preview for the [[JN110|next episode]].<br />
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<div>[[File:World Coronation Series logo anime.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]<br />
The '''Pokémon World Coronation Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament. It is a competition held to determine the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}. It first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where the previous annual championship season ended. The current season started in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]''.<br />
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==Registration==<br />
To compete in the tournament, participants must register themselves online first. The current season received more than 10,000 entrants.<br />
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Each entrant generates a profile and a score according to the registration position.<br />
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==Rules==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranks.png|thumb|250px|Ranks]]<br />
Trainers are divided into four classes based on their win/loss ratio. Each class is represented by a different type of [[Poké Ball]]:<br />
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* '''Normal Class''' (ノーマルクラス ''Normal Class'')<br />
* '''Great Class''' (スーパークラス ''Super Class'')<br />
* '''Ultra Class''' (ハイパークラス ''Hyper Class'')<br />
* '''Master Class''' (マスタークラス ''Master Class'')<br />
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The battles are all judged by the {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, which serves for each of them to increase their overall score. In the event of a draw, no change happens, regardless of the difference between the contestants' rankings.<br />
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Trainers can usually only battle against other Trainers in the same class. However, the top-ranked Trainer of the Ultra Class can only advance to the Master Class by defeating the lowest-ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in a special '''Promotion Match'''.<br />
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On occasion, one-day events called '''Battle Festival Challenges''' (Japanese: '''バトルフェス''' ''Battle Festivals'') are held where many participants can gather to compete with each other at will. These events are held at stadiums and other such venues, and are open for the public to watch.<br />
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===Normal Class===<br />
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard used during World Coronation Series matches]]<br />
All first-time participants are automatically put into this class, regardless of any previous championships or statuses. The challenger must seek out opposing Trainers in nearby areas, and both must agree to battle.<br />
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Battles in Normal Class follow the following rules.<br />
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* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one or two Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
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The class is represented by a normal {{i|Poké Ball}}.<br />
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===Great Class===<br />
[[File:Shalour City Battle Festival Challenge.png|thumb|250px|The venue of the [[Shalour City]] Battle Festival Challenge]]<br />
Trainers reach this class after Normal Class. They must be between 999th and 100th place to advance to Great Class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Normal Class.<br />
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The class is represented by a [[Great Ball]].<br />
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===Ultra Class===<br />
Trainers reach this class after Great Class. They must be between 99th and ninth place to advance to Ultra Class. Unlike in the two previous classes, battles in Ultra Class are pre-scheduled, and each participant's opponent is decided for them. Battles in Ultra Class are usually broadcast worldwide, held in stadiums and other such venues, and have commentators apart from the evaluation of the Drone Rotom.<br />
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Battles in Ultra Class follow the following rules:<br />
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* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one to three Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
* Each challenger can only use one of the following techniques per match: [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Dynamax]].<br />
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The class is represented by an [[Ultra Ball]].<br />
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The highest ranked Trainer of this class must defeat the lowest ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in the Master Class.<br />
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===Master Class===<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
The Master Class consists of the eight Trainers who are at the top of the world ranking. They are called '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight'') and are certified by the '''Pokémon Battle Commission''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・バトル・コミッション''' ''Pokémon Battle Commission''). They battle each other at the end of the season in a tournament where the winner becomes the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|王者|おうじゃ}}''' ''Monarch''). The finals are held at the [[Wyndon Stadium]] in a single-elimination tournament, where techniques like Dynamax and [[Gigantamax]] can be used.<br />
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Outside the tournament, a member of the Masters Eight may request a battle against other members in the same class. This battle follows the same style used in the championship finals.<br />
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The class is represented by a [[Master Ball]].<br />
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==Ranking==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Profile of a registered Trainer]]<br />
The following is a list of named participants in the current World Coronation Series by ranking as of [[JN109]]:<br />
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{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px<br />
|-<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Trainer<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Class<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Ranking<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Additional note<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|1}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from previous season, Monarch.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|2}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{Steven}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|3}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|4}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|5}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|6}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|7}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|8}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank swapped with [[Raihan]] after winning a Promotion Match.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Raihan]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|9}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank swapped with {{Ash}} after losing a Promotion Match.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Drasna]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|12↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Volkner]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|27↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Marnie]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN099|29↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Bea]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN086|30↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{EF|Flint}}<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Knocked out of the Masters Eight off-screen.<br />
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| [[Paul]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|Unknown|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Kricketina Kylie|Kricketina]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great <br />
| {{color2|000|JN033|895↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Rinto]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN060|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Dozer]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN051|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN030|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Korrina}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|1,001↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Hayden]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN021|1,024↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Visquez]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN018|2,109↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lob]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN020|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|-<br />
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |<br />
|}<br />
↓ - ''Indicates an unspecified rank drop due to a loss.''<br />
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====Masters Eight====<br />
[[File:Masters Eight Anime.png|thumb|250px|The Masters Eight]]<br />
This group consists of the eight best [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the world. It consists of Elite Trainers who have won other championships and competitions around the world.<br />
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=====Current season=====<br />
<gallery><br />
LeonM8Image.png|'''{{an|Leon}}'''<br />
CynthiaM8Image.png|'''{{an|Cynthia}}'''<br />
StevenM8Image.png|'''{{Steven}}'''<br />
LanceM8Image.png|'''[[Lance]]'''<br />
</gallery><br />
<gallery><br />
DianthaM8Image.png|'''[[Diantha]]'''<br />
AlainM8Image.png|'''[[Alain]]'''<br />
IrisM8Image.png|'''{{an|Iris}}'''<br />
AshM8Image.png|'''{{Ash}}'''<br />
</gallery><br />
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=====Previous season=====<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rank<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
* The ranking and progression system of the championship is similar to the operation of the {{gal|Battle Tower}} and [[Battle Stadium]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].<br />
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' profiles follow a visual pattern similar to that of [[Pokémon GO]].<br />
* {{Ash}}'s first battles in the Normal, Great, and Ultra Classes were all against {{type|Electric}} [[Type expert|users]].<br />
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==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championship}}''<br />
|fi=Maailman Kruunajaissarja<br />
|fr=Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial<br />
|es=Serie Mundial de Coronación<br />
|it=Torneo Mondiale per l'Incoronazione<br />
|de=Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften<br />
|ko=포켓몬 월드 챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championship''<br />
|pl=Światowa Korona Bitew<br />
|pt_br=Campeonato da Coroação Mundial<br />
|ru=Кубок Коронаций<br />
|vi=Giải vô địch Pokémon Thế giới<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[World Championships]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes with World Coronation Series matches}}<br />
* {{cat|World Coronation Series participants}}<br />
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{{League}}<br><br />
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<div>[[File:World Coronation Series logo anime.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]<br />
The '''Pokémon World Coronation Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament. It is a competition held to determine the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}. It first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where the previous annual championship season ended. The current season started in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]''.<br />
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==Registration==<br />
To compete in the tournament, participants must register themselves online first. The current season received more than 10,000 entrants.<br />
<br />
Each entrant generates a profile and a score according to the registration position.<br />
<br />
==Rules==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranks.png|thumb|250px|Ranks]]<br />
Trainers are divided into four classes based on their win/loss ratio. Each class is represented by a different type of [[Poké Ball]]:<br />
<br />
* '''Normal Class''' (ノーマルクラス ''Normal Class'')<br />
* '''Great Class''' (スーパークラス ''Super Class'')<br />
* '''Ultra Class''' (ハイパークラス ''Hyper Class'')<br />
* '''Master Class''' (マスタークラス ''Master Class'')<br />
<br />
The battles are all judged by the {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, which serves for each of them to increase their overall score. In the event of a draw, no change happens, regardless of the difference between the contestants' rankings.<br />
<br />
Trainers can usually only battle against other Trainers in the same class. However, the top-ranked Trainer of the Ultra Class can only advance to the Master Class by defeating the lowest-ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in a special '''Promotion Match'''.<br />
<br />
On occasion, one-day events called '''Battle Festival Challenges''' (Japanese: '''バトルフェス''' ''Battle Festivals'') are held where many participants can gather to compete with each other at will. These events are held at stadiums and other such venues, and are open for the public to watch.<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Normal Class===<br />
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard used during World Coronation Series matches]]<br />
All first-time participants are automatically put into this class, regardless of any previous championships or statuses. The challenger must seek out opposing Trainers in nearby areas, and both must agree to battle.<br />
<br />
Battles in Normal Class follow the following rules.<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one or two Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a normal {{i|Poké Ball}}.<br />
<br />
===Great Class===<br />
[[File:Shalour City Battle Festival Challenge.png|thumb|250px|The venue of the [[Shalour City]] Battle Festival Challenge]]<br />
Trainers reach this class after Normal Class. They must be between 999th and 100th place to advance to Great Class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Normal Class.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Great Ball]].<br />
<br />
===Ultra Class===<br />
Trainers reach this class after Great Class. They must be between 99th and ninth place to advance to Ultra Class. Unlike in the two previous classes, battles in Ultra Class are pre-scheduled, and each participant's opponent is decided for them. Battles in Ultra Class are usually broadcast worldwide, held in stadiums and other such venues, and have commentators apart from the evaluation of the Drone Rotom.<br />
<br />
Battles in Ultra Class follow the following rules:<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one to three Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
* Each challenger can only use one of the following techniques per match: [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Dynamax]].<br />
<br />
The class is represented by an [[Ultra Ball]].<br />
<br />
The highest ranked Trainer of this class must defeat the lowest ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in the Master Class.<br />
<br />
===Master Class===<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
The Master Class consists of the eight Trainers who are at the top of the world ranking. They are called '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight'') and are certified by the '''Pokémon Battle Commission''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・バトル・コミッション''' ''Pokémon Battle Commission''). They battle each other at the end of the season in a tournament where the winner becomes the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|王者|おうじゃ}}''' ''Monarch''). The finals are held at the [[Wyndon Stadium]] in a single-elimination tournament, where techniques like Dynamax and [[Gigantamax]] can be used.<br />
<br />
Outside the tournament, a member of the Masters Eight may request a battle against other members in the same class. This battle follows the same style used in the championship finals.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Master Ball]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Ranking==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Profile of a registered Trainer]]<br />
The following is a list of named participants in the current World Coronation Series by ranking as of [[JN109]]:<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px<br />
|-<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Trainer<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Class<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Ranking<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Additional note<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|1}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from previous season, Monarch.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|2}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{Steven}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|3}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|4}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|5}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|6}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|7}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|8}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank swapped with [[Raihan]] after winning Enrollment Match.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Raihan]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|9}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank swapped with {{Ash}} after losing Enrollment Match.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Drasna]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|12↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Volkner]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|27↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Marnie]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN099|29↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Bea]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN086|30↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{EF|Flint}}<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Knocked out of the Masters Eight off-screen.<br />
<!--|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Paul]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|Unknown|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Kricketina Kylie|Kricketina]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great <br />
| {{color2|000|JN033|895↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN065|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Rinto]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN060|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Dozer]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN051|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN030|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Korrina}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|1,001↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Hayden]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN021|1,024↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Visquez]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN018|2,109↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lob]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN020|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|-<br />
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |<br />
|}<br />
↓ - ''Indicates an unspecified rank drop due to a loss.''<br />
<br />
====Masters Eight====<br />
[[File:Masters Eight Anime.png|thumb|250px|The Masters Eight]]<br />
This group consists of the eight best [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the world. It consists of Elite Trainers who have won other championships and competitions around the world.<br />
<br />
=====Current season=====<br />
<br />
<gallery><br />
LeonM8Image.jpg|'''{{an|Leon}}'''<br />
CynthiaM8Image.jpg|'''{{an|Cynthia}}'''<br />
StevenM8Image.jpg|'''{{Steven}}'''<br />
LanceM8Image.jpg|'''[[Lance]]'''<br />
</gallery><br />
<gallery><br />
DianthaM8Image.jpg|'''[[Diantha]]'''<br />
AlainM8Image.jpg|'''[[Alain]]'''<br />
IrisM8Image.jpg|'''{{an|Iris}}'''<br />
AshM8Image.jpg|'''{{Ash}}'''<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
<!--*Insert single-elimination tournament chart later.*--><br />
<br />
=====Previous season=====<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rank<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The ranking and progression system of the championship is similar to the operation of the {{gal|Battle Tower}} and [[Battle Stadium]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].<br />
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' profiles follow a visual pattern similar to that of [[Pokémon GO]].<br />
* {{Ash}}'s first battles in the Normal, Great, and Ultra Classes were all against {{type|Electric}} [[Type expert|users]].<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championship}}''<br />
|fi=Maailman Kruunajaissarja<br />
|fr=Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial<br />
|es=Serie Mundial de Coronación<br />
|it=Torneo Mondiale per l'Incoronazione<br />
|de=Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften<br />
|ko=포켓몬 월드 챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championship''<br />
|pl=Światowa Korona Bitew<br />
|pt_br=Campeonato da Coroação Mundial<br />
|ru=Кубок Коронаций<br />
|vi=Giải vô địch Pokémon Thế giới<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Championships]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes with World Coronation Series matches}}<br />
* {{cat|World Coronation Series participants}}<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Galar}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[de:Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften]]<br />
[[es:Serie Mundial de Coronación]]<br />
[[fr:Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial]]<br />
[[it:Torneo mondiale per l'incoronazione]]<br />
[[zh:宝可梦世界锦标赛（动画）]]</div>Panky..https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=World_Coronation_Series&diff=3517722World Coronation Series2022-05-06T10:42:55Z<p>Panky..: Their ranks were officially confirmed today, 108 is the Greninja episode. || Images uploaded and awaiting mod approval.</p>
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<div>[[File:World Coronation Series logo anime.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]<br />
The '''Pokémon World Coronation Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament. It is a competition held to determine the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}. It first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where the previous annual championship season ended. The current season started in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]''.<br />
<br />
==Registration==<br />
To compete in the tournament, participants must register themselves online first. The current season received more than 10,000 entrants.<br />
<br />
Each entrant generates a profile and a score according to the registration position.<br />
<br />
==Rules==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranks.png|thumb|250px|Ranks]]<br />
Trainers are divided into four classes based on their win/loss ratio. Each class is represented by a different type of [[Poké Ball]]:<br />
<br />
* '''Normal Class''' (ノーマルクラス ''Normal Class'')<br />
* '''Great Class''' (スーパークラス ''Super Class'')<br />
* '''Ultra Class''' (ハイパークラス ''Hyper Class'')<br />
* '''Master Class''' (マスタークラス ''Master Class'')<br />
<br />
The battles are all judged by the {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, which serves for each of them to increase their overall score. In the event of a draw, no change happens, regardless of the difference between the contestants' rankings.<br />
<br />
Trainers can usually only battle against other Trainers in the same class. However, the top-ranked Trainer of the Ultra Class can only advance to the Master Class by defeating the lowest-ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in a special '''Promotion Match'''.<br />
<br />
On occasion, one-day events called '''Battle Festival Challenges''' (Japanese: '''バトルフェス''' ''Battle Festivals'') are held where many participants can gather to compete with each other at will. These events are held at stadiums and other such venues, and are open for the public to watch.<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Normal Class===<br />
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard used during World Coronation Series matches]]<br />
All first-time participants are automatically put into this class, regardless of any previous championships or statuses. The challenger must seek out opposing Trainers in nearby areas, and both must agree to battle.<br />
<br />
Battles in Normal Class follow the following rules.<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one or two Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a normal {{i|Poké Ball}}.<br />
<br />
===Great Class===<br />
[[File:Shalour City Battle Festival Challenge.png|thumb|250px|The venue of the [[Shalour City]] Battle Festival Challenge]]<br />
Trainers reach this class after Normal Class. They must be between 999th and 100th place to advance to Great Class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Normal Class.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Great Ball]].<br />
<br />
===Ultra Class===<br />
Trainers reach this class after Great Class. They must be between 99th and ninth place to advance to Ultra Class. Unlike in the two previous classes, battles in Ultra Class are pre-scheduled, and each participant's opponent is decided for them. Battles in Ultra Class are usually broadcast worldwide, held in stadiums and other such venues, and have commentators apart from the evaluation of the Drone Rotom.<br />
<br />
Battles in Ultra Class follow the following rules:<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one to three Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
* Each challenger can only use one of the following techniques per match: [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Dynamax]].<br />
<br />
The class is represented by an [[Ultra Ball]].<br />
<br />
The highest ranked Trainer of this class must defeat the lowest ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in the Master Class.<br />
<br />
===Master Class===<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
The Master Class consists of the eight Trainers who are at the top of the world ranking. They are called '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight'') and are certified by the '''Pokémon Battle Commission''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・バトル・コミッション''' ''Pokémon Battle Commission''). They battle each other at the end of the season in a tournament where the winner becomes the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|王者|おうじゃ}}''' ''Monarch''). The finals are held at the [[Wyndon Stadium]] in a single-elimination tournament, where techniques like Dynamax and [[Gigantamax]] can be used.<br />
<br />
Outside the tournament, a member of the Masters Eight may request a battle against other members in the same class. This battle follows the same style used in the championship finals.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Master Ball]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Ranking==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Profile of a registered Trainer]]<br />
The following is a list of named participants in the current World Coronation Series by ranking as of [[JN109]]:<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px<br />
|-<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Trainer<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Class<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Ranking<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Additional note<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|1}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from previous season, Monarch.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|2}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{Steven}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|3}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|4}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|5}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Alain]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|6}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|7}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|8}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank swapped with [[Raihan]] after winning Enrollment Match.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Raihan]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|9}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank swapped with {{Ash}} after losing Enrollment Match.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Drasna]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|12↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Volkner]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|27↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Marnie]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN099|29↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Bea]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN086|30↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
<!--|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Paul]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|Unknown|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Kricketina Kylie|Kricketina]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great <br />
| {{color2|000|JN033|895↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN065|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Rinto]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN060|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Dozer]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN051|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN030|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Korrina}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|1,001↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Hayden]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN021|1,024↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Visquez]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN018|2,109↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lob]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN020|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|-<br />
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |<br />
|}<br />
↓ - ''Indicates an unspecified rank drop due to a loss.''<br />
<br />
====Masters Eight====<br />
[[File:Masters Eight Anime.png|thumb|250px|The Masters Eight]]<br />
This group consists of the eight best [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the world. It consists of Elite Trainers who have won other championships and competitions around the world.<br />
<br />
=====Current season=====<br />
<br />
<gallery><br />
LeonM8Image.jpg|'''{{an|Leon}}'''<br />
CynthiaM8Image.jpg|'''{{an|Cynthia}}'''<br />
StevenM8Image.jpg|'''{{Steven}}'''<br />
LanceM8Image.jpg|'''[[Lance]]'''<br />
</gallery><br />
<gallery><br />
DianthaM8Image.jpg|'''[[Diantha]]'''<br />
AlainM8Image.jpg|'''[[Alain]]'''<br />
IrisM8Image.jpg|'''{{an|Iris}}'''<br />
AshM8Image.jpg|'''{{Ash}}'''<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
<!--*Insert single-elimination tournament chart later.*--><br />
<br />
=====Previous season=====<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rank<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The ranking and progression system of the championship is similar to the operation of the {{gal|Battle Tower}} and [[Battle Stadium]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].<br />
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' profiles follow a visual pattern similar to that of [[Pokémon GO]].<br />
* {{Ash}}'s first battles in the Normal, Great, and Ultra Classes were all against {{type|Electric}} [[Type expert|users]].<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championship}}''<br />
|fi=Maailman Kruunajaissarja<br />
|fr=Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial<br />
|es=Serie Mundial de Coronación<br />
|it=Torneo Mondiale per l'Incoronazione<br />
|de=Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften<br />
|ko=포켓몬 월드 챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championship''<br />
|pl=Światowa Korona Bitew<br />
|pt_br=Campeonato da Coroação Mundial<br />
|ru=Кубок Коронаций<br />
|vi=Giải vô địch Pokémon Thế giới<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Championships]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes with World Coronation Series matches}}<br />
* {{cat|World Coronation Series participants}}<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Galar}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[de:Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften]]<br />
[[es:Serie Mundial de Coronación]]<br />
[[fr:Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial]]<br />
[[it:Torneo mondiale per l'incoronazione]]<br />
[[zh:宝可梦世界锦标赛（动画）]]</div>Panky..https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=World_Coronation_Series&diff=3517692World Coronation Series2022-05-06T10:25:12Z<p>Panky..: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:World Coronation Series logo anime.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]<br />
The '''Pokémon World Coronation Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament. It is a competition held to determine the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}. It first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where the previous annual championship season ended. The current season started in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]''.<br />
<br />
==Registration==<br />
To compete in the tournament, participants must register themselves online first. The current season received more than 10,000 entrants.<br />
<br />
Each entrant generates a profile and a score according to the registration position.<br />
<br />
==Rules==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranks.png|thumb|250px|Ranks]]<br />
Trainers are divided into four classes based on their win/loss ratio. Each class is represented by a different type of [[Poké Ball]]:<br />
<br />
* '''Normal Class''' (ノーマルクラス ''Normal Class'')<br />
* '''Great Class''' (スーパークラス ''Super Class'')<br />
* '''Ultra Class''' (ハイパークラス ''Hyper Class'')<br />
* '''Master Class''' (マスタークラス ''Master Class'')<br />
<br />
The battles are all judged by the {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, which serves for each of them to increase their overall score. In the event of a draw, no change happens, regardless of the difference between the contestants' rankings.<br />
<br />
Trainers can usually only battle against other Trainers in the same class. However, the top-ranked Trainer of the Ultra Class can only advance to the Master Class by defeating the lowest-ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in a special '''Promotion Match'''.<br />
<br />
On occasion, one-day events called '''Battle Festival Challenges''' (Japanese: '''バトルフェス''' ''Battle Festivals'') are held where many participants can gather to compete with each other at will. These events are held at stadiums and other such venues, and are open for the public to watch.<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Normal Class===<br />
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard used during World Coronation Series matches]]<br />
All first-time participants are automatically put into this class, regardless of any previous championships or statuses. The challenger must seek out opposing Trainers in nearby areas, and both must agree to battle.<br />
<br />
Battles in Normal Class follow the following rules.<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one or two Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a normal {{i|Poké Ball}}.<br />
<br />
===Great Class===<br />
[[File:Shalour City Battle Festival Challenge.png|thumb|250px|The venue of the [[Shalour City]] Battle Festival Challenge]]<br />
Trainers reach this class after Normal Class. They must be between 999th and 100th place to advance to Great Class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Normal Class.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Great Ball]].<br />
<br />
===Ultra Class===<br />
Trainers reach this class after Great Class. They must be between 99th and ninth place to advance to Ultra Class. Unlike in the two previous classes, battles in Ultra Class are pre-scheduled, and each participant's opponent is decided for them. Battles in Ultra Class are usually broadcast worldwide, held in stadiums and other such venues, and have commentators apart from the evaluation of the Drone Rotom.<br />
<br />
Battles in Ultra Class follow the following rules:<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one to three Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
* Each challenger can only use one of the following techniques per match: [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Dynamax]].<br />
<br />
The class is represented by an [[Ultra Ball]].<br />
<br />
The highest ranked Trainer of this class must defeat the lowest ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in the Master Class.<br />
<br />
===Master Class===<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
The Master Class consists of the eight Trainers who are at the top of the world ranking. They are called '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight'') and are certified by the '''Pokémon Battle Commission''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・バトル・コミッション''' ''Pokémon Battle Commission''). They battle each other at the end of the season in a tournament where the winner becomes the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|王者|おうじゃ}}''' ''Monarch''). The finals are held at the [[Wyndon Stadium]] in a single-elimination tournament, where techniques like Dynamax and [[Gigantamax]] can be used.<br />
<br />
Outside the tournament, a member of the Masters Eight may request a battle against other members in the same class. This battle follows the same style used in the championship finals.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Master Ball]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Ranking==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Profile of a registered Trainer]]<br />
The following is a list of named participants in the current World Coronation Series by ranking as of [[JN109]]:<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px<br />
|-<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Trainer<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Class<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Ranking<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Additional note<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|1}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from previous season, Monarch.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|2}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steven Stone]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|3}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|4}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|5}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|7}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|8}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank swapped with [[Raihan]] after winning Enrollment Match.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Raihan]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|9}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank swapped with {{Ash}} after losing Enrollment Match.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Drasna]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|12↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Volkner]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|27↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Marnie]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN099|29↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Bea]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN086|30↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{EF|Flint}}<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN109|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Knocked out of the Masters Eight by an unknown competitor.<br />
<!--|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Paul]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|Unknown|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Kricketina Kylie|Kricketina]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great <br />
| {{color2|000|JN033|895↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Rinto]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN060|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Dozer]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN051|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN030|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Korrina}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|1,001↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Hayden]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN021|1,024↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Visquez]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN018|2,109↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lob]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN020|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|-<br />
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |<br />
|}<br />
↓ - ''Indicates an unspecified rank drop due to a loss.''<br />
<br />
====Masters Eight====<br />
[[File:Masters Eight Anime.png|thumb|250px|The Masters Eight]]<br />
This group consists of the eight best [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the world. It consists of Elite Trainers who have won other championships and competitions around the world.<br />
<br />
<!--=====Current season=====<br />
<br />
<gallery><br />
LeonM8Image.jpg|'''{{an|Leon}}'''<br />
LanceM8Image.jpg|'''[[Lance]]'''<br />
CynthiaM8Image.jpg|'''{{an|Cynthia}}'''<br />
PlaceholderM8Image.jpg|'''Placeholder'''<br />
</gallery><br />
<gallery><br />
PlaceholderM8Image.jpg|'''Placeholder'''<br />
PlaceholderM8Image.jpg|'''Placeholder'''<br />
PlaceholderM8Image.jpg|'''Placeholder'''<br />
AshM8Image.jpg|'''{{Ash}}'''<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
<br />
*Insert single-elimination tournament chart later.*--><br />
=====Previous season=====<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rank<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The ranking and progression system of the championship is similar to the operation of the {{gal|Battle Tower}} and [[Battle Stadium]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].<br />
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' profiles follow a visual pattern similar to that of [[Pokémon GO]].<br />
* {{Ash}}'s first battles in the Normal, Great, and Ultra Classes were all against {{type|Electric}} [[Type expert|users]].<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championship}}''<br />
|fi=Maailman Kruunajaissarja<br />
|fr=Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial<br />
|es=Serie Mundial de Coronación<br />
|it=Torneo Mondiale per l'Incoronazione<br />
|de=Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften<br />
|ko=포켓몬 월드 챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championship''<br />
|pl=Światowa Korona Bitew<br />
|pt_br=Campeonato da Coroação Mundial<br />
|ru=Кубок Коронаций<br />
|vi=Giải vô địch Pokémon Thế giới<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Championships]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes with World Coronation Series matches}}<br />
* {{cat|World Coronation Series participants}}<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Galar}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[de:Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften]]<br />
[[es:Serie Mundial de Coronación]]<br />
[[fr:Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial]]<br />
[[it:Torneo mondiale per l'incoronazione]]<br />
[[zh:宝可梦世界锦标赛（动画）]]</div>Panky..https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=World_Coronation_Series&diff=3516060World Coronation Series2022-05-01T18:55:15Z<p>Panky..: /* Masters Eight */ I'm really bad at this...</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:World Coronation Series logo anime.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]<br />
The '''Pokémon World Coronation Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament. It is a competition held to determine the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}. It first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where the previous annual championship season ended. The current season started in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]''.<br />
<br />
==Registration==<br />
To compete in the tournament, participants must register themselves online first. The current season received more than 10,000 entrants.<br />
<br />
Each entrant generates a profile and a score according to the registration position.<br />
<br />
==Rules==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranks.png|thumb|250px|Ranks]]<br />
Trainers are divided into four classes based on their win/loss ratio. Each class is represented by a different type of [[Poké Ball]]:<br />
<br />
* '''Normal Class''' (ノーマルクラス ''Normal Class'')<br />
* '''Great Class''' (スーパークラス ''Super Class'')<br />
* '''Ultra Class''' (ハイパークラス ''Hyper Class'')<br />
* '''Master Class''' (マスタークラス ''Master Class'')<br />
<br />
The battles are all judged by the {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, which serves for each of them to increase their overall score. In the event of a draw, no change happens, regardless of the difference between the contestants' rankings.<br />
<br />
Trainers can usually only battle against other Trainers in the same class. However, the top-ranked Trainer of the Ultra Class can only advance to the Master Class by defeating the lowest-ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in a special '''Promotion Match'''.<br />
<br />
On occasion, one-day events called '''Battle Festival Challenges''' (Japanese: '''バトルフェス''' ''Battle Festivals'') are held where many participants can gather to compete with each other at will. These events are held at stadiums and other such venues, and are open for the public to watch.<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Normal Class===<br />
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard used during World Coronation Series matches]]<br />
All first-time participants are automatically put into this class, regardless of any previous championships or statuses. The challenger must seek out opposing Trainers in nearby areas, and both must agree to battle.<br />
<br />
Battles in Normal Class follow the following rules.<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one or two Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a normal {{i|Poké Ball}}.<br />
<br />
===Great Class===<br />
[[File:Shalour City Battle Festival Challenge.png|thumb|250px|The venue of the [[Shalour City]] Battle Festival Challenge]]<br />
Trainers reach this class after Normal Class. They must be between 999th and 100th place to advance to Great Class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Normal Class.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Great Ball]].<br />
<br />
===Ultra Class===<br />
Trainers reach this class after Great Class. They must be between 99th and ninth place to advance to Ultra Class. Unlike in the two previous classes, battles in Ultra Class are pre-scheduled, and each participant's opponent is decided for them. Battles in Ultra Class are usually broadcast worldwide, held in stadiums and other such venues, and have commentators apart from the evaluation of the Drone Rotom.<br />
<br />
Battles in Ultra Class follow the following rules:<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one to three Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
* Each challenger can only use one of the following techniques per match: [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Dynamax]].<br />
<br />
The class is represented by an [[Ultra Ball]].<br />
<br />
The highest ranked Trainer of this class must defeat the lowest ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in the Master Class.<br />
<br />
===Master Class===<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
The Master Class consists of the eight Trainers who are at the top of the world ranking. They are called '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight'') and are certified by the '''Pokémon Battle Commission''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・バトル・コミッション''' ''Pokémon Battle Commission''). They battle each other at the end of the season in a tournament where the winner becomes the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|王者|おうじゃ}}''' ''Monarch''). The finals are held at the [[Wyndon Stadium]] in a knockout format, where techniques like Dynamax and [[Gigantamax]] can be used.<br />
<br />
Outside the tournament, a member of the Masters Eight may request a battle against other members in the same class. This battle follows the same style used in the championship finals.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Master Ball]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Ranking==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Profile of a registered Trainer]]<br />
The following is a list of named participants in the current World Coronation Series by ranking as of [[JN107]]:<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px<br />
|-<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Trainer<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Class<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Ranking<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Additional note<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|1}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from previous season, Monarch.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|2}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from previous season, Runner-up.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank not revealed yet.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{EF|Flint}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN107|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Last known rank was 8 prior to [[JN107]].<br />
<!--|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank not revealed yet.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steven Stone]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank not revealed yet.--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Raihan]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN107|8}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|9}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Drasna]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|12↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Volkner]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|27↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Marnie]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN099|29↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Bea]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN086|30↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
<!--|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Paul]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|Unknown|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Kricketina Kylie|Kricketina]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great <br />
| {{color2|000|JN033|895↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN065|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Rinto]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN060|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Dozer]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN051|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN030|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Korrina}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|1,001↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Hayden]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN021|1,024↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Visquez]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN018|2,109↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lob]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN020|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|-<br />
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |<br />
|}<br />
↓ - ''Indicates an unspecified rank drop due to a loss.''<br />
<br />
====Masters Eight====<br />
[[File:Masters Eight Anime.png|thumb|250px|The Masters Eight]]<br />
This group consists of the eight best [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the world. It consists of Elite Trainers who have won other championships and competitions around the world.<br />
<br />
<!--=====Current season=====<br />
<br />
<gallery><br />
LeonM8Image.jpg|'''{{an|Leon}}'''<br />
LanceM8Image.jpg|'''[[Lance]]'''<br />
CynthiaM8Image.jpg|'''{{an|Cynthia}}'''<br />
PlaceholderM8Image.jpg|'''Placeholder'''<br />
</gallery><br />
<gallery><br />
PlaceholderM8Image.jpg|'''Placeholder'''<br />
PlaceholderM8Image.jpg|'''Placeholder'''<br />
PlaceholderM8Image.jpg|'''Placeholder'''<br />
AshM8Image.jpg|'''{{Ash}}'''<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
<br />
*Insert knockout format tournament chart later.*--><br />
<br />
=====Previous season=====<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rank<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The ranking and progression system of the championship is similar to the operation of the {{gal|Battle Tower}} and [[Battle Stadium]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].<br />
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' profiles follow a visual pattern similar to that of [[Pokémon GO]].<br />
* {{Ash}}'s first battles in the Normal, Great, and Ultra Classes were all against {{type|Electric}} [[Type expert|users]].<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championship}}''<br />
|fi=Maailman Kruunajaissarja<br />
|fr=Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial<br />
|es=Serie Mundial de Coronación<br />
|it=Torneo Mondiale per l'Incoronazione<br />
|de=Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften<br />
|ko=포켓몬 월드 챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championship''<br />
|pl=Światowa Korona Bitew<br />
|pt_br=Campeonato da Coroação Mundial<br />
|ru=Кубок Коронаций<br />
|vi=Giải vô địch Pokémon Thế giới<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Championships]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes with World Coronation Series matches}}<br />
* {{cat|World Coronation Series participants}}<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Galar}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[de:Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften]]<br />
[[es:Serie Mundial de Coronación]]<br />
[[fr:Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial]]<br />
[[it:Torneo mondiale per l'incoronazione]]<br />
[[zh:宝可梦世界锦标赛（动画）]]</div>Panky..https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=World_Coronation_Series&diff=3516059World Coronation Series2022-05-01T18:54:39Z<p>Panky..: /* Current season */ I'm stupid and I forgot this.</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:World Coronation Series logo anime.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]<br />
The '''Pokémon World Coronation Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament. It is a competition held to determine the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}. It first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where the previous annual championship season ended. The current season started in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]''.<br />
<br />
==Registration==<br />
To compete in the tournament, participants must register themselves online first. The current season received more than 10,000 entrants.<br />
<br />
Each entrant generates a profile and a score according to the registration position.<br />
<br />
==Rules==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranks.png|thumb|250px|Ranks]]<br />
Trainers are divided into four classes based on their win/loss ratio. Each class is represented by a different type of [[Poké Ball]]:<br />
<br />
* '''Normal Class''' (ノーマルクラス ''Normal Class'')<br />
* '''Great Class''' (スーパークラス ''Super Class'')<br />
* '''Ultra Class''' (ハイパークラス ''Hyper Class'')<br />
* '''Master Class''' (マスタークラス ''Master Class'')<br />
<br />
The battles are all judged by the {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, which serves for each of them to increase their overall score. In the event of a draw, no change happens, regardless of the difference between the contestants' rankings.<br />
<br />
Trainers can usually only battle against other Trainers in the same class. However, the top-ranked Trainer of the Ultra Class can only advance to the Master Class by defeating the lowest-ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in a special '''Promotion Match'''.<br />
<br />
On occasion, one-day events called '''Battle Festival Challenges''' (Japanese: '''バトルフェス''' ''Battle Festivals'') are held where many participants can gather to compete with each other at will. These events are held at stadiums and other such venues, and are open for the public to watch.<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Normal Class===<br />
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard used during World Coronation Series matches]]<br />
All first-time participants are automatically put into this class, regardless of any previous championships or statuses. The challenger must seek out opposing Trainers in nearby areas, and both must agree to battle.<br />
<br />
Battles in Normal Class follow the following rules.<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one or two Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a normal {{i|Poké Ball}}.<br />
<br />
===Great Class===<br />
[[File:Shalour City Battle Festival Challenge.png|thumb|250px|The venue of the [[Shalour City]] Battle Festival Challenge]]<br />
Trainers reach this class after Normal Class. They must be between 999th and 100th place to advance to Great Class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Normal Class.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Great Ball]].<br />
<br />
===Ultra Class===<br />
Trainers reach this class after Great Class. They must be between 99th and ninth place to advance to Ultra Class. Unlike in the two previous classes, battles in Ultra Class are pre-scheduled, and each participant's opponent is decided for them. Battles in Ultra Class are usually broadcast worldwide, held in stadiums and other such venues, and have commentators apart from the evaluation of the Drone Rotom.<br />
<br />
Battles in Ultra Class follow the following rules:<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one to three Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
* Each challenger can only use one of the following techniques per match: [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Dynamax]].<br />
<br />
The class is represented by an [[Ultra Ball]].<br />
<br />
The highest ranked Trainer of this class must defeat the lowest ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in the Master Class.<br />
<br />
===Master Class===<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
The Master Class consists of the eight Trainers who are at the top of the world ranking. They are called '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight'') and are certified by the '''Pokémon Battle Commission''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・バトル・コミッション''' ''Pokémon Battle Commission''). They battle each other at the end of the season in a tournament where the winner becomes the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|王者|おうじゃ}}''' ''Monarch''). The finals are held at the [[Wyndon Stadium]] in a knockout format, where techniques like Dynamax and [[Gigantamax]] can be used.<br />
<br />
Outside the tournament, a member of the Masters Eight may request a battle against other members in the same class. This battle follows the same style used in the championship finals.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Master Ball]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Ranking==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Profile of a registered Trainer]]<br />
The following is a list of named participants in the current World Coronation Series by ranking as of [[JN107]]:<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px<br />
|-<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Trainer<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Class<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Ranking<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Additional note<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|1}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from previous season, Monarch.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|2}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from previous season, Runner-up.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank not revealed yet.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{EF|Flint}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN107|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Last known rank was 8 prior to [[JN107]].<br />
<!--|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank not revealed yet.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steven Stone]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank not revealed yet.--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Raihan]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN107|8}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|9}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Drasna]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|12↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Volkner]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|27↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Marnie]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN099|29↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Bea]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN086|30↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
<!--|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Paul]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|Unknown|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Kricketina Kylie|Kricketina]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great <br />
| {{color2|000|JN033|895↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN065|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Rinto]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN060|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Dozer]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN051|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN030|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Korrina}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|1,001↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Hayden]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN021|1,024↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Visquez]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN018|2,109↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lob]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN020|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|-<br />
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |<br />
|}<br />
↓ - ''Indicates an unspecified rank drop due to a loss.''<br />
<br />
====Masters Eight====<br />
[[File:Masters Eight Anime.png|thumb|250px|The Masters Eight]]<br />
This group consists of the eight best [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the world. It consists of Elite Trainers who have won other championships and competitions around the world.<br />
<br />
=====Current season=====<br />
<br />
<!--<gallery><br />
LeonM8Image.jpg|'''{{an|Leon}}'''<br />
LanceM8Image.jpg|'''[[Lance]]'''<br />
CynthiaM8Image.jpg|'''{{an|Cynthia}}'''<br />
PlaceholderM8Image.jpg|'''Placeholder'''<br />
</gallery><br />
<gallery><br />
PlaceholderM8Image.jpg|'''Placeholder'''<br />
PlaceholderM8Image.jpg|'''Placeholder'''<br />
PlaceholderM8Image.jpg|'''Placeholder'''<br />
AshM8Image.jpg|'''{{Ash}}'''<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
<br />
*Insert knockout format tournament chart later.*--><br />
<br />
=====Previous season=====<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rank<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The ranking and progression system of the championship is similar to the operation of the {{gal|Battle Tower}} and [[Battle Stadium]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].<br />
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' profiles follow a visual pattern similar to that of [[Pokémon GO]].<br />
* {{Ash}}'s first battles in the Normal, Great, and Ultra Classes were all against {{type|Electric}} [[Type expert|users]].<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championship}}''<br />
|fi=Maailman Kruunajaissarja<br />
|fr=Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial<br />
|es=Serie Mundial de Coronación<br />
|it=Torneo Mondiale per l'Incoronazione<br />
|de=Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften<br />
|ko=포켓몬 월드 챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championship''<br />
|pl=Światowa Korona Bitew<br />
|pt_br=Campeonato da Coroação Mundial<br />
|ru=Кубок Коронаций<br />
|vi=Giải vô địch Pokémon Thế giới<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Championships]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes with World Coronation Series matches}}<br />
* {{cat|World Coronation Series participants}}<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Galar}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[de:Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften]]<br />
[[es:Serie Mundial de Coronación]]<br />
[[fr:Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial]]<br />
[[it:Torneo mondiale per l'incoronazione]]<br />
[[zh:宝可梦世界锦标赛（动画）]]</div>Panky..https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=World_Coronation_Series&diff=3516058World Coronation Series2022-05-01T18:52:42Z<p>Panky..: /* Masters Eight */ Placeholders for the future (I'm assuming they'll show the M8 on screen with ranks, for the images), also idk how to change colors of the background.</p>
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<div>[[File:World Coronation Series logo anime.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]<br />
The '''Pokémon World Coronation Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament. It is a competition held to determine the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}. It first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where the previous annual championship season ended. The current season started in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]''.<br />
<br />
==Registration==<br />
To compete in the tournament, participants must register themselves online first. The current season received more than 10,000 entrants.<br />
<br />
Each entrant generates a profile and a score according to the registration position.<br />
<br />
==Rules==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranks.png|thumb|250px|Ranks]]<br />
Trainers are divided into four classes based on their win/loss ratio. Each class is represented by a different type of [[Poké Ball]]:<br />
<br />
* '''Normal Class''' (ノーマルクラス ''Normal Class'')<br />
* '''Great Class''' (スーパークラス ''Super Class'')<br />
* '''Ultra Class''' (ハイパークラス ''Hyper Class'')<br />
* '''Master Class''' (マスタークラス ''Master Class'')<br />
<br />
The battles are all judged by the {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, which serves for each of them to increase their overall score. In the event of a draw, no change happens, regardless of the difference between the contestants' rankings.<br />
<br />
Trainers can usually only battle against other Trainers in the same class. However, the top-ranked Trainer of the Ultra Class can only advance to the Master Class by defeating the lowest-ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in a special '''Promotion Match'''.<br />
<br />
On occasion, one-day events called '''Battle Festival Challenges''' (Japanese: '''バトルフェス''' ''Battle Festivals'') are held where many participants can gather to compete with each other at will. These events are held at stadiums and other such venues, and are open for the public to watch.<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Normal Class===<br />
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard used during World Coronation Series matches]]<br />
All first-time participants are automatically put into this class, regardless of any previous championships or statuses. The challenger must seek out opposing Trainers in nearby areas, and both must agree to battle.<br />
<br />
Battles in Normal Class follow the following rules.<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one or two Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a normal {{i|Poké Ball}}.<br />
<br />
===Great Class===<br />
[[File:Shalour City Battle Festival Challenge.png|thumb|250px|The venue of the [[Shalour City]] Battle Festival Challenge]]<br />
Trainers reach this class after Normal Class. They must be between 999th and 100th place to advance to Great Class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Normal Class.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Great Ball]].<br />
<br />
===Ultra Class===<br />
Trainers reach this class after Great Class. They must be between 99th and ninth place to advance to Ultra Class. Unlike in the two previous classes, battles in Ultra Class are pre-scheduled, and each participant's opponent is decided for them. Battles in Ultra Class are usually broadcast worldwide, held in stadiums and other such venues, and have commentators apart from the evaluation of the Drone Rotom.<br />
<br />
Battles in Ultra Class follow the following rules:<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one to three Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
* Each challenger can only use one of the following techniques per match: [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Dynamax]].<br />
<br />
The class is represented by an [[Ultra Ball]].<br />
<br />
The highest ranked Trainer of this class must defeat the lowest ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in the Master Class.<br />
<br />
===Master Class===<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
The Master Class consists of the eight Trainers who are at the top of the world ranking. They are called '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight'') and are certified by the '''Pokémon Battle Commission''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・バトル・コミッション''' ''Pokémon Battle Commission''). They battle each other at the end of the season in a tournament where the winner becomes the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|王者|おうじゃ}}''' ''Monarch''). The finals are held at the [[Wyndon Stadium]] in a knockout format, where techniques like Dynamax and [[Gigantamax]] can be used.<br />
<br />
Outside the tournament, a member of the Masters Eight may request a battle against other members in the same class. This battle follows the same style used in the championship finals.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Master Ball]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Ranking==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Profile of a registered Trainer]]<br />
The following is a list of named participants in the current World Coronation Series by ranking as of [[JN107]]:<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px<br />
|-<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Trainer<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Class<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Ranking<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Additional note<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|1}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from previous season, Monarch.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|2}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from previous season, Runner-up.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank not revealed yet.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{EF|Flint}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN107|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Last known rank was 8 prior to [[JN107]].<br />
<!--|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank not revealed yet.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steven Stone]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank not revealed yet.--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Raihan]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN107|8}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|9}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Drasna]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|12↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Volkner]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|27↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Marnie]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN099|29↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Bea]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN086|30↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
<!--|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Paul]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|Unknown|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Kricketina Kylie|Kricketina]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great <br />
| {{color2|000|JN033|895↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN065|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Rinto]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN060|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Dozer]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN051|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN030|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Korrina}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|1,001↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Hayden]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN021|1,024↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Visquez]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN018|2,109↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lob]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN020|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|-<br />
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |<br />
|}<br />
↓ - ''Indicates an unspecified rank drop due to a loss.''<br />
<br />
====Masters Eight====<br />
[[File:Masters Eight Anime.png|thumb|250px|The Masters Eight]]<br />
This group consists of the eight best [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the world. It consists of Elite Trainers who have won other championships and competitions around the world.<br />
<br />
=====Current season=====<br />
<br />
<gallery><br />
LeonM8Image.jpg|'''{{an|Leon}}'''<br />
LanceM8Image.jpg|'''[[Lance]]'''<br />
CynthiaM8Image.jpg|'''{{an|Cynthia}}'''<br />
PlaceholderM8Image.jpg|'''Placeholder'''<br />
</gallery><br />
<gallery><br />
PlaceholderM8Image.jpg|'''Placeholder'''<br />
PlaceholderM8Image.jpg|'''Placeholder'''<br />
PlaceholderM8Image.jpg|'''Placeholder'''<br />
AshM8Image.jpg|'''{{Ash}}'''<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
<br />
*Insert knockout format tournament chart later.*<br />
<br />
<br />
=====Previous season=====<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rank<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The ranking and progression system of the championship is similar to the operation of the {{gal|Battle Tower}} and [[Battle Stadium]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].<br />
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' profiles follow a visual pattern similar to that of [[Pokémon GO]].<br />
* {{Ash}}'s first battles in the Normal, Great, and Ultra Classes were all against {{type|Electric}} [[Type expert|users]].<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championship}}''<br />
|fi=Maailman Kruunajaissarja<br />
|fr=Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial<br />
|es=Serie Mundial de Coronación<br />
|it=Torneo Mondiale per l'Incoronazione<br />
|de=Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften<br />
|ko=포켓몬 월드 챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championship''<br />
|pl=Światowa Korona Bitew<br />
|pt_br=Campeonato da Coroação Mundial<br />
|ru=Кубок Коронаций<br />
|vi=Giải vô địch Pokémon Thế giới<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Championships]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes with World Coronation Series matches}}<br />
* {{cat|World Coronation Series participants}}<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Galar}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[de:Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften]]<br />
[[es:Serie Mundial de Coronación]]<br />
[[fr:Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial]]<br />
[[it:Torneo mondiale per l'incoronazione]]<br />
[[zh:宝可梦世界锦标赛（动画）]]</div>Panky..https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=World_Coronation_Series&diff=3516057World Coronation Series2022-05-01T18:38:00Z<p>Panky..: /* Ranking */ Would have turned the table awkward without this.</p>
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<div>[[File:World Coronation Series logo anime.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]<br />
The '''Pokémon World Coronation Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament. It is a competition held to determine the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}. It first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where the previous annual championship season ended. The current season started in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]''.<br />
<br />
==Registration==<br />
To compete in the tournament, participants must register themselves online first. The current season received more than 10,000 entrants.<br />
<br />
Each entrant generates a profile and a score according to the registration position.<br />
<br />
==Rules==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranks.png|thumb|250px|Ranks]]<br />
Trainers are divided into four classes based on their win/loss ratio. Each class is represented by a different type of [[Poké Ball]]:<br />
<br />
* '''Normal Class''' (ノーマルクラス ''Normal Class'')<br />
* '''Great Class''' (スーパークラス ''Super Class'')<br />
* '''Ultra Class''' (ハイパークラス ''Hyper Class'')<br />
* '''Master Class''' (マスタークラス ''Master Class'')<br />
<br />
The battles are all judged by the {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, which serves for each of them to increase their overall score. In the event of a draw, no change happens, regardless of the difference between the contestants' rankings.<br />
<br />
Trainers can usually only battle against other Trainers in the same class. However, the top-ranked Trainer of the Ultra Class can only advance to the Master Class by defeating the lowest-ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in a special '''Promotion Match'''.<br />
<br />
On occasion, one-day events called '''Battle Festival Challenges''' (Japanese: '''バトルフェス''' ''Battle Festivals'') are held where many participants can gather to compete with each other at will. These events are held at stadiums and other such venues, and are open for the public to watch.<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Normal Class===<br />
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard used during World Coronation Series matches]]<br />
All first-time participants are automatically put into this class, regardless of any previous championships or statuses. The challenger must seek out opposing Trainers in nearby areas, and both must agree to battle.<br />
<br />
Battles in Normal Class follow the following rules.<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one or two Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a normal {{i|Poké Ball}}.<br />
<br />
===Great Class===<br />
[[File:Shalour City Battle Festival Challenge.png|thumb|250px|The venue of the [[Shalour City]] Battle Festival Challenge]]<br />
Trainers reach this class after Normal Class. They must be between 999th and 100th place to advance to Great Class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Normal Class.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Great Ball]].<br />
<br />
===Ultra Class===<br />
Trainers reach this class after Great Class. They must be between 99th and ninth place to advance to Ultra Class. Unlike in the two previous classes, battles in Ultra Class are pre-scheduled, and each participant's opponent is decided for them. Battles in Ultra Class are usually broadcast worldwide, held in stadiums and other such venues, and have commentators apart from the evaluation of the Drone Rotom.<br />
<br />
Battles in Ultra Class follow the following rules:<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one to three Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
* Each challenger can only use one of the following techniques per match: [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Dynamax]].<br />
<br />
The class is represented by an [[Ultra Ball]].<br />
<br />
The highest ranked Trainer of this class must defeat the lowest ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in the Master Class.<br />
<br />
===Master Class===<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
The Master Class consists of the eight Trainers who are at the top of the world ranking. They are called '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight'') and are certified by the '''Pokémon Battle Commission''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・バトル・コミッション''' ''Pokémon Battle Commission''). They battle each other at the end of the season in a tournament where the winner becomes the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|王者|おうじゃ}}''' ''Monarch''). The finals are held at the [[Wyndon Stadium]] in a knockout format, where techniques like Dynamax and [[Gigantamax]] can be used.<br />
<br />
Outside the tournament, a member of the Masters Eight may request a battle against other members in the same class. This battle follows the same style used in the championship finals.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Master Ball]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Ranking==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Profile of a registered Trainer]]<br />
The following is a list of named participants in the current World Coronation Series by ranking as of [[JN107]]:<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px<br />
|-<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Trainer<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Class<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Ranking<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Additional note<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|1}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from previous season, Monarch.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|2}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from previous season, Runner-up.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank not revealed yet.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{EF|Flint}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN107|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Last known rank was 8 prior to [[JN107]].<br />
<!--|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank not revealed yet.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steven Stone]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank not revealed yet.--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Raihan]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN107|8}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|9}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Drasna]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|12↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Volkner]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|27↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Marnie]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN099|29↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Bea]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN086|30↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
<!--|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Paul]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|Unknown|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Kricketina Kylie|Kricketina]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great <br />
| {{color2|000|JN033|895↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN065|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Rinto]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN060|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Dozer]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN051|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN030|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Korrina}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|1,001↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Hayden]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN021|1,024↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Visquez]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN018|2,109↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lob]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN020|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|-<br />
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |<br />
|}<br />
↓ - ''Indicates an unspecified rank drop due to a loss.''<br />
<br />
====Masters Eight====<br />
[[File:Masters Eight Anime.png|thumb|250px|The Masters Eight]]<br />
This group consists of the eight best [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the world. It consists of Elite Trainers who have won other championships and competitions around the world.<br />
<br />
=====Previous season=====<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rank<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The ranking and progression system of the championship is similar to the operation of the {{gal|Battle Tower}} and [[Battle Stadium]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].<br />
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' profiles follow a visual pattern similar to that of [[Pokémon GO]].<br />
* {{Ash}}'s first battles in the Normal, Great, and Ultra Classes were all against {{type|Electric}} [[Type expert|users]].<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championship}}''<br />
|fi=Maailman Kruunajaissarja<br />
|fr=Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial<br />
|es=Serie Mundial de Coronación<br />
|it=Torneo Mondiale per l'Incoronazione<br />
|de=Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften<br />
|ko=포켓몬 월드 챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championship''<br />
|pl=Światowa Korona Bitew<br />
|pt_br=Campeonato da Coroação Mundial<br />
|ru=Кубок Коронаций<br />
|vi=Giải vô địch Pokémon Thế giới<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Championships]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes with World Coronation Series matches}}<br />
* {{cat|World Coronation Series participants}}<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Galar}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
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[[de:Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften]]<br />
[[es:Serie Mundial de Coronación]]<br />
[[fr:Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial]]<br />
[[it:Torneo mondiale per l'incoronazione]]<br />
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{{Song<br />
|type=JN OP 01<br />
|language=ja<br />
|title=１・２・３<br />
|transliterated=Wan, Tsū, Surī<br />
|translated=One, Two, Three<br />
|screen=hd<br />
|screenshot=OPJ24.png<br />
|artistname=After the Rain（そらる×まふまふ）<br />
|artistname_ro={{wp|After the Rain (duo)|After the Rain}} ({{wp|Soraru}}×{{wp|Mafumafu}})<br />
|lyricistname=まふまふ<br />
|lyricistname_ro=Mafumafu<br />
|composername=まふまふ<br />
|composername_ro=Mafumafu<br />
|arrangername=まふまふ<br />
|arrangername_ro=Mafumafu<br />
|albumtype=digital single<br />
|albumtitle=１・２・３<br />
|albumtitle_ro={{DL|List of Pokémon digital singles|One, Two, Three (After the Rain)|One, Two, Three}}<br />
|catalognumber=SRXX-3336<br />
|recordcompany=Sony Music Labels<br />
|colorscheme=Galar}}<br />
'''One, Two, Three''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|１・２・３|ワン・ツー・スリー}}}}''') is the first Japanese opening theme of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''. It debuted in [[JN001]], replacing [[Your Adventure]] of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''.<br />
<br />
Various artists have performed different arrangements of the song:<br />
* From [[JN001]] to [[JN031]], it was performed by {{wp|After the Rain (duo)|After the Rain}}, a duo consisting of {{wp|Soraru}} and {{wp|Mafumafu}}. It was produced by Mafumafu.<br />
* From [[JN032]] to [[JN049]], it was performed by Nishikawa-kun and Kirishō, consisting of {{wp|Takanori Nishikawa}} and {{wp|Shō Kiryūin}}, vocalist of the band {{wp|Golden Bomber}}. It was arranged by Mafumafu and {{wp|Hidekazu Tanaka}} and produced by Mafumafu.<br />
* From [[JN050]] to [[JN099]], it was performed by the Karaage Sisters, consisting of {{wp|Erika Ikuta}} and {{wp|Sayuri Matsumura}} from the idol girl group {{wp|Nogizaka46}}. It was arranged by APAZZI and {{jwp|Akira Sunset}}.<br />
* Starting in [[JN100]], it was performed in-character by [[Rica Matsumoto]] and [[Daiki Yamashita]] as {{Ash}} and [[Goh]]. It was arranged by Hidekazu Tanaka.<br />
The theme song was also produced by 佐野弘明 ''{{jwp|佐野弘明|Hiroaki Sano}}'' and 毛谷村伸也 ''Shinya Keyamura''.<br />
<br />
==Opening animation: Version 1 ([[JN001]] – [[JN031]])==<br />
===Synopsis===<br />
The series logo appears as the camera pans across a large grassy hill and settles on {{Ash}}, [[Goh]], {{AP|Pikachu}}, and {{TP|Goh|Scorbunny}}, who are looking up at the sky. Ash and Pikachu are shown first, with Pikachu climbing around on his shoulders, jumping onto his shirt, and using it as a trampoline. Goh is then seen packing his [[bag]] with Scorbunny jumping at his side. [[Chloe]] is shown next poking her {{TP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}}, which then turns its head and causes Chloe to smile. A cut to [[Professor Cerise]] follows, who holds out three {{i|Poké Ball}}s. Ash, Goh, Pikachu, and Scorbunny are shown in front of maps featuring the {{pkmn2|starter}}s of each of the [[region]]s from [[Kanto]] to [[Galar]] are shown.<br />
<br />
Goh's hands are shown reaching towards a floating yellow orb, which is revealed to be {{p|Mew}}. Goh and Ash are then seen. Their eyes meet before each of them throw a Poké Ball in the air to send out a Pokémon. Ash, Pikachu, Chloe, Goh, and Scorbunny are seen dancing in the [[Cerise Laboratory]], while Yamper lays on the ground in front of Chloe. They then all clap and face the screen. Scorbunny, Pikachu, Ash, and Goh are then seen jumping off a brick terrace away from the lab and run down the street. They trip in front of Chloe, who turns and walks away. Ash and Goh, along with Pikachu and Scorbunny, are then seen gazing up at a rock from which {{MTR}}, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} look down and sneer.<br />
<br />
Pikachu jumps over a {{p|Tyranitar}} and uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} on it. Scorbunny then runs up to a {{p|Corviknight}} and uses {{m|Double Kick}} on it. Ash, Pikachu, [[Ren]], [[Chrysa]], Chloe, Professor Cerise, Goh, and Scorbunny all dance and clap their hands. A close-up of Pikachu and Scorbunny is shown, who smile and cry in quick succession. They are shown to be on top of Yamper, who is on top of [[Mimey]]. Pikachu and Scorbunny fall off of Yamper and Mimey catches them in each of his outstretched hands before all three jump off.<br />
<br />
Ash, Goh, and Chloe, along with their partner {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, are then seen walking on a rotating Poké Ball past several various Pokémon and landmarks from various regions. The following scene depends on the episode. Pikachu and Ash then jump into view, followed by Goh, Scorbunny, Pikachu, and Ash having tripped, with Goh skinning his knee. Goh and Scorbunny then jump into view, followed by all four seen standing up, looking at each other, and striking a pose.<br />
<br />
===Characters===<br />
* {{Ash}}<br />
* [[Goh]]<br />
* [[Jessie]]<br />
* [[James]]<br />
* [[Chloe]]<br />
* [[Professor Cerise]]<br />
* [[Chrysa]]<br />
* [[Ren]]<br />
<br />
====Pokémon====<br />
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})<br />
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})<br />
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})<br />
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])<br />
* {{p|Scorbunny}} ({{OP|Goh|Scorbunny}})<br />
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}})<br />
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}<br />
* {{p|Charmander}}<br />
* {{p|Charizard}}<br />
* {{p|Squirtle}}<br />
* {{p|Raichu}} ({{rf|Alolan|Form}})<br />
* {{p|Jigglypuff}}<br />
* {{p|Diglett}}<br />
* {{p|Gengar}}<br />
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ({{rf|Alolan|Form}})<br />
* {{p|Magikarp}}<br />
* {{p|Eevee}}<br />
* {{p|Snorlax}}<br />
* {{p|Articuno}}<br />
* {{p|Zapdos}}<br />
* {{p|Moltres}}<br />
* {{p|Dragonite}}<br />
* {{p|Mew}}<br />
* {{p|Chikorita}}<br />
* {{p|Cyndaquil}}<br />
* {{p|Totodile}}<br />
* {{p|Unown}}<br />
* {{p|Smeargle}}<br />
* {{p|Tyranitar}}<br />
* {{p|Lugia}}<br />
* {{p|Ho-Oh}}<br />
* {{p|Treecko}}<br />
* {{p|Torchic}}<br />
* {{p|Mudkip}}<br />
* {{p|Rayquaza}}<br />
* {{p|Turtwig}}<br />
* {{p|Chimchar}}<br />
* {{p|Piplup}}<br />
* {{p|Snivy}}<br />
* {{p|Tepig}}<br />
* {{p|Oshawott}}<br />
* {{p|Chespin}}<br />
* {{p|Fennekin}}<br />
* {{p|Froakie}}<br />
* {{p|Rowlet}}<br />
* {{p|Litten}}<br />
* {{p|Popplio}}<br />
* {{p|Pyukumuku}}<br />
* {{p|Tapu Koko}}<br />
* {{p|Grookey}}<br />
* {{p|Scorbunny}}<br />
* {{p|Sobble}}<br />
* {{p|Corviknight}}<br />
<br />
===Opening animation spoilers===<br />
* [[Goh]] catches a {{TP|Goh|Scorbunny}}.<br />
<br />
===Variants===<br />
The clip displayed during the line 「{{tt|先も見えない 果ても知らない世界がそこにあるけど|Saki mo mienai hate mo shiranai sekai ga soko ni aru kedo}}」 varies depending on the episode. This is typically a scene from the episode itself, with the exception of [[JN001]], which used the same scene as [[JN002]], and the episodes set in [[Galar]] ([[JN004]]-[[JN005]], [[JN012]]-[[JN013]], [[JN027]]-[[JN028]]), where {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}} pose together. The opening animation used for the song in the {{pmin|Thailand|Thai}}, {{pmin|Greater China|Mandarin Chinese (Taiwan)}}, and {{pmin|Indonesia}}n [[dub]]s use only the Zacian/Zamazenta scene.<br />
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===Video===<br />
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<br />
===Staff===<br />
{| class="credits-table roundy" style="width: 100%; background: #{{colorschemedark|Galar}}; border: 3px solid #{{colorschemelight|Galar}}"<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" width="24%" | Storyboard<br>{{j|絵コンテ}}<br />
| rowspan="2" width="38%" |<br />
* {{r|中野悟史}}<br />
| rowspan="2" style="{{roundytr|5px}}" width="38%" lang="ja" |<br />
* 中野悟史<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
! Director<br>{{j|演出}}<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
! Animation supervisor<br>{{j|作画監督}}<br />
|<br />
* {{r|安田周平}}<br />
| lang="ja" |<br />
* 安田周平<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
! Key animators<br>{{j|原画}}<br />
|<br />
* {{r|村田理}}<br />
* {{r|宮田忠明}}<br />
* {{r|前並武志}}<br />
* {{r|一石小百合}}<br />
* {{r|伊藤典子}}<br />
* {{r|香月麻衣子}}<br />
* {{r|山崎玲愛}}<br />
* {{r|大橋藍人}}<br />
* {{r|海老沢咲希}}<br />
* {{r|河毛雅妃}}<br />
* {{r|中川洋末}}<br />
* {{r|小野可奈子}}<br />
* {{r|池田早香}}<br />
* {{r|安田周平}}<br />
| lang="ja" |<br />
* 村田理<br />
* 宮田忠明<br />
* 前並武志<br />
* 一石小百合<br />
* 伊藤典子<br />
* 香月麻衣子<br />
* 山崎玲愛<br />
* 大橋藍人<br />
* 海老沢咲希<br />
* 河毛雅妃<br />
* 中川洋末<br />
* 小野可奈子<br />
* 池田早香<br />
* 安田周平<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
! style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Assistant coordinator<br>{{j|制作進行}}<br />
|<br />
* {{r|平嶋愛里香}}<br />
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" lang="ja" |<br />
* 平嶋愛里香<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Opening animation: Version 2 ([[JN032]] – [[JN049]])==<br />
{{Song<br />
|type=JN OP 01<br />
|language=ja<br />
|title=１・２・３<br />
|transliterated=Wan, Tsū, Surī<br />
|translated=One, Two, Three<br />
|screen=hd<br />
|screenshot=OPJ24 2.png<br />
|artistname=西川くんとキリショー<br />
|artistname_ro=Nishikawa-kun and Kirishō<br />
|lyricistname=まふまふ<br />
|lyricistname_ro=Mafumafu<br />
|composername=まふまふ<br />
|composername_ro=Mafumafu<br />
|arrangername=まふまふ、田中秀和(MONACA)<br />
|arrangername_ro=Mafumafu, {{wp|Hidekazu Tanaka}} (MONACA)<br />
|albumtype=digital single<br />
|albumtitle=１・２・３<br />
|albumtitle_ro={{DL|List of Pokémon digital singles|One, Two, Three (Nishikawa-kun and Kirishō)|One, Two, Three}}<br />
|catalognumber=ESXX-2260<br />
|recordcompany=Sony Music Labels<br />
|colorscheme=Galar}}<br />
<br />
===Synopsis===<br />
{{cleanup|section}}<br />
It starts with a green background when two windows open, one vertical with a blue background and a pair of legs wearing black shorts and shoes running, the other horizontal with a red background and feet wearing red socks and gray shoes running. These windows then close before opening again, this time showing Ash and Goh running. Then it shows the opening logo on a blue background. Ash is putting on his cap and adjusting his backpack before Pikachu jumps onto his shoulder with Goh behind him. The next shot is Goh checking his Poke Balls and Pekedex before he starts walking, revealing Raboot with his back turned, at which Goh turns and runs to him before squatting with a smile, all while Ash has his back turned with his hands on his hips.<br />
<br />
Goh and Ash pester Chloe while Raboot looks at Pikachu with one eye closed while Pikachu is staring into the distance. Ahs and Goh adjust their left shoes before putting their left feet down; Chloe is kneeling in front of Yamper; Raboot is bouncing a pebble with his foot while Pikachu watches Ash with a smile. Ash and Goh stretch while Chloe looks at them with her back turned.<br />
<br />
The scene shifts to Ash and Goh running out of a house. Chloe is holding Yamper, Professor Cerise is holding a clipboard, Ren is kneeling, and Chrysa is looking over Ren's shoulder in Cerise's lab before they all look at the camera. Ash and Goh are looking at a computer screen as pictures of Articuno in a blizzard, Zapdos shooting lightning, and Moltres wreathed in flames appear over a map of Kanto before being replaced, respectively, with: a map of Johto showing pictures of Lugia over a river in a forest and Ho-Oh flying over a town with a rainbow in the background, a map of Hoenn with pictures of Groudon in lava and Kyogre underwater, a map of Sinnoh with a picture of Dialga and Palkia on Spear Pillar, a map of Unova with a picture of Zekrom and Reshiram over a black-and-white background, a map of Kalos with pictures of Yveltal surrounded by destruction and Xerneas surrounded by life, a map of Alola with pictures of Solgaleo running through a canyon and Lunala flying at night, and a map of Galar with a picture of Zacian (Crowned Sword) and Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) in front of their shrine in the Slumbering Weald.<br />
<br />
Ash and Goh are looking over a folding map when Ash turns excitedly to Goh while Pikachu and Raboot snack on cookies. A close-up of Goh's left eye filled with Poke Balls is seen that zooms out to show Goh falling, surrounded by Poke Balls when Mew comes and flies around him as the camera spins around him as well. Goh does a flip as he pulls out a Poke Ball that sparks before opening to release Zapdos, who is joined by Articuno and Moltres in a storm before they fly off. A Poke Ball hits the ground and rolls to Goh's feet. We see inside the Poke Ball, seeing a round shadow and Ash and Goh gazing at the Poke Ball in wonder, the red top transparent. Goh briefly looks at Ash before the Poke Ball opens up with a blue light that fills the screen.<br />
<br />
Ash gives a command while throwing his fist out as Pikachu, Dragonite, Gengar, and Riolu charge ahead, Galarian Farfetch'd riding on Dragonite's back in a ready stance. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, and we see they're attacking Goh's Aerodactyl, who dodges the attack. Gengar uses Shadow Ball before Sobble turns invisible in fright. Raboot charges in to defend, his pebble being used for an Ember. Jessie, James, Wobbufett and Meowth all pose before the Rocket Vending Machine drops, surprising them before Meowth activates it. Jessie and James give a confident look as they throw the Vending Balls, but we don't see what Pokemon they got.<br />
<br />
Ash is staring in amazement as Gigantamax Pikachu battles Gigantamax Drednaw. Galarian Farfetch'd and Riolu Spar in a storm cloud covered field. Ash and all his Pokemon (And Yamper and Mr. Mime) cheer. Goh and several of his Pokemon cheer next. Ash and Goh are staring down Eternatus, Pikachu, Lucario, and Cinderace ready to fight.<br />
<br />
Leon does his signature pose in front of his Charizard. He then command Charizard to use Flamethrower on Duraludon who charges up a Steel-Type attack. Raihan gives a thumbs up in front of his Duraludon. We see various photographs of Ash, Goh, Leon, and Raihan. The first is them smiling for the camera, the second is them giving various surprised and shocked reactions, the third is mostly covered by Dragonite's Paw, the fourth is Dragonite hugging Ash, Goh, Pikachu, and Raboot while Leon and Raihan look on with smiles, and the fifth is a close-up of Ash and Goh squeezed together, smiling alongside Pikachu and Sobble while Raboot just looks exasperated.<br />
<br />
Kiawe, Lana, Mallow, and Sophocles, along with Turtonator, Primarina, Tsareena, and Togedemaru stand in front of the Melemele Pokemon School. the Pokemon get affectionate and the students return the affection. Celebi (Normal in JN032, Shiny starting in JN033) flies through a forest at night, leaving a sparkling trail with various nocturnal Pokemon about. Ludicolo jumps into view before starting to dance with several Marshtomp.<br />
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Ash, Goh, Pikachu, and Raboot are standing on a cliff next to a tree overlooking a city at various times of day including morning, afternoon, evening, and night. the scene switches to a panning shot of the shrine for Zacian and Zamazenta in the Slumbering Weald. Bea slowly opens her eyes before the camera zooms out to show her and her Grapploct taking a fighting stance.<br />
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Ash is kneeling before he stands up and walks into an opening surrounded by white light. Pikachu's ears perk before he looks around. Ash is slowly walking forward with a smile that gets wider as he turns his head. Raboot's ear perks before he looks over, opening one eye. Goh is walking slowly with a smile that also gets wider as he turns his head. The final scene is Ash and Goh surrounded by Dragonite, Galarian Farfetch'd, Riolu, Gengar, Pikachu, Raboot, Heracross, Sobble, Flygon, and Scyther.<br />
<br />
===Characters===<br />
* {{Ash}}<br />
* {{an|Lana}}<br />
* {{an|Kiawe}}<br />
* {{an|Sophocles}}<br />
* {{an|Mallow}}<br />
* [[Goh]]<br />
* [[Jessie]]<br />
* [[James]]<br />
* [[Chloe]]<br />
* [[Professor Cerise]]<br />
* {{an|Leon}}<br />
* [[Raihan]]<br />
* [[Bea]]<br />
* [[Chrysa]]<br />
* [[Ren]]<br />
<br />
====Pokémon====<br />
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}}; [[Gigantamax]])<br />
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})<br />
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})<br />
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])<br />
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Ash|Dragonite}})<br />
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gengar}})<br />
* {{p|Riolu}} ({{OP|Ash|Riolu}})<br />
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Ash|Lucario}})<br />
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}})<br />
* {{p|Primarina}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}})<br />
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})<br />
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})<br />
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})<br />
* {{p|Raboot}} ({{OP|Goh|Raboot}})<br />
* {{p|Cinderace}} ({{OP|Goh|Cinderace}})<br />
* {{p|Scyther}} ({{OP|Goh|Scyther}})<br />
* {{p|Skwovet}} ({{OP|Goh|Skwovet}})<br />
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Goh|Farfetch'd}})<br />
* {{p|Magikarp}} ({{OP|Goh|giant Magikarp}}; {{pkmn2|giant}})<br />
* {{p|Sobble}} ({{OP|Goh|Sobble}})<br />
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{OP|Goh|Heracross}})<br />
* {{p|Flygon}} ({{OP|Goh|Flygon}})<br />
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} ({{OP|Goh|Aerodactyl}})<br />
* {{p|Eternatus}} ([[Goh]]'s; {{form|Eternatus|Eternamax}})<br />
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}})<br />
* {{p|Grapploct}} ([[Bea]]'s)<br />
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Raihan]]'s)<br />
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Raihan]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])<br />
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{an|Leon}}'s)<br />
* {{p|Drednaw}} ({{OBP|Drednaw|recurring|anime}}; [[Gigantamax]])<br />
* {{p|Articuno}}<br />
* {{p|Zapdos}}<br />
* {{p|Moltres}}<br />
* {{p|Mew}}<br />
* {{p|Hoothoot}}<br />
* {{p|Spinarak}}<br />
* {{p|Sunflora}}<br />
* {{p|Misdreavus}}<br />
* {{p|Celebi}} ([[JN032]])<br />
* {{p|Celebi}} ({{Shiny}}; [[JN033]]-[[JN049]])<br />
* {{p|Ludicolo}}<br />
* {{p|Marshtomp}} (multiple)<br />
* {{p|Lugia}} (image)<br />
* {{p|Ho-Oh}} (image)<br />
* {{p|Kyogre}} (image)<br />
* {{p|Groudon}} (image)<br />
* {{p|Dialga}} (image)<br />
* {{p|Palkia}} (image)<br />
* {{p|Zekrom}} (image)<br />
* {{p|Reshiram}} (image)<br />
* {{p|Yveltal}} (image)<br />
* {{p|Xerneas}} (image)<br />
* {{p|Solgaleo}} (image)<br />
* {{p|Lunala}} (image)<br />
* {{p|Zacian}} (image)<br />
* {{p|Zamazenta}} (image)<br />
<br />
===Opening animation spoilers===<br />
* [[Goh]] obtains a {{TP|Goh|Heracross}}, a {{TP|Goh|Flygon}}, and an {{TP|Goh|Aerodactyl}}.<br />
* [[Goh]]'s {{p|Raboot}} evolves into {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}}.<br />
* {{Ash}}'s {{p|Riolu}} evolves into {{AP|Lucario}}.<br />
* Ash and Goh fight an {{TP|Goh|Eternatus}}.<br />
* {{an|Lana}}, {{an|Kiawe}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, and {{an|Mallow}} make reappearances.<br />
<br />
===Variants===<br />
#[[JN032]]: The original animation.<br />
#[[JN033]] - [[JN049]]: A {{Shiny}} Celebi replaces the regularly colored Celebi in the forest scene.<br />
<br />
<gallery><br />
File:OPJ24 2 Celebi.png|A {{p|Celebi}} in the second version of One, Two, Three<br />
File:OPJ24 2 Shiny Celebi.png|A {{Shiny}} {{p|Celebi}} in the second version of One, Two, Three<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
===Video===<br />
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===Staff===<br />
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| rowspan="2" width="38%" |<br />
* {{r|でんさおり}}<br />
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* でんさおり<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
! Director<br>{{j|演出}}<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
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* {{r|安田周平}}<br />
| lang="ja" |<br />
* 安田周平<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
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* {{r|中野悟史}}<br />
* {{r|広岡トシヒト}}<br />
* {{r|難波功}}<br />
* {{r|大塚明子}}<br />
* {{r|海老沢咲希}}<br />
* {{r|小野可奈子}}<br />
* {{r|高星佑平}}<br />
* {{r|森山愛弓}}<br />
* {{r|倉員千晶}}<br />
* {{r|辻早智子}}<br />
* {{r|伊藤京子}}<br />
* {{r|野村美妃}}<br />
* {{r|松本めぐみ}}<br />
* {{r|有村奈美}}<br />
| lang="ja" |<br />
* 中野悟史<br />
* 広岡トシヒト<br />
* 難波功<br />
* 大塚明子<br />
* 海老沢咲希<br />
* 小野可奈子<br />
* 高星佑平<br />
* 森山愛弓<br />
* 倉員千晶<br />
* 辻早智子<br />
* 伊藤京子<br />
* 野村美妃<br />
* 松本めぐみ<br />
* 有村奈美<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
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* {{r|久米村誠}}<br />
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* 久米村誠<br />
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<br />
==Opening animation: Version 3 ([[JN050]] – [[JN099]])==<br />
{{Song<br />
|type=JN OP 01<br />
|language=ja<br />
|title=１・２・３<br />
|transliterated=Wan, Tsū, Surī<br />
|translated=One, Two, Three<br />
|screen=hd<br />
|screenshot=OPJ24 3.png<br />
|artistname=からあげ姉妹（生田絵梨花・松村沙友理from乃木坂46）<br />
|artistname_ro=Karaage Sisters ({{wp|Erika Ikuta}} and {{wp|Sayuri Matsumura}} from {{wp|Nogizaka46}})<br />
|lyricistname=まふまふ<br />
|lyricistname_ro=Mafumafu<br />
|composername=まふまふ<br />
|composername_ro=Mafumafu<br />
|arrangername=APAZZI・Akira Sunset<br />
|arrangername_ro={{jwp|APAZZI}}, {{jwp|Akira Sunset}}<br />
|albumtype=digital single<br />
|albumtitle=１・２・３<br />
|albumtitle_ro={{DL|List of Pokémon digital singles|One, Two, Three (Karaage Sisters)|One, Two, Three}}<br />
|catalognumber=SRXX-3841<br />
|recordcompany=Sony Music Labels<br />
|colorscheme=Galar}}<br />
<br />
===Synopsis===<br />
It starts with {{Ash}} and {{AP|Lucario}} then turns to [[Goh]] and his {{TP|Goh|Sobble}} and {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}}, and finally turns to [[Chloe]] and her {{TP|Chloe|Eevee}}. Pikachu runs to the car where Ash, Goh, Leon, Lucario an Cinderace are. Then, while Chloe walks to the car, [[Ash's Gengar]] comes to the car scaring Goh and Chloe. The next scene shows Ash, Goh, Chloe, their Pokémon, and Leon near a river, then at a cliff. Then, {{p|Grookey}}, Sobble, and Pikachu appear and Grookey hits its branch on the ground, scaring Sobble and causing it to go into its camouflage, after that, Grookey jumps onto Goh's head and then Ash's head, which causes both of them to fall.<br />
<br />
The next scene shows Goh and Cinderace, and then he sees the three legendary beasts, {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}}. Then, the next scene shows from each turn, {{an|Professor Oak}}, [[Professor Cerise]], [[Chrysa]], [[Ren]], {{an|Korrina}}, [[Sonia]], [[Bea]], [[Wikstrom]], {{an|Iris}}, and {{Gary}}. Then, Ash and Goh see Leon, with Leon doing his signature pose. Then, it shows the car with Leon, Ash, Goh, Chloe and Pikachu, in the car which Leon has drove off a cliff.<br />
<br />
After the car lands, it shows a Dynamax Galarian {{p|Yamask}}, a Dynamax {{p|Wooloo}}, and a Gigantamax {{MTR}}, zooming in to see [[Jessie]], [[James]], {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, and {{an|Morpeko}} on top. Chloe sits at her desk then sees Ash and Goh doing the pose in the first One, Two, Three! opening. Chloe is entertained and then sees her {{TP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}} and Eevee. Then, Eevee jumps onto her left arm and then jumps off her right arm.<br />
<br />
Then, Chloe sees all eight Eeveelutions, and has a smile. Then, Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Shaymin, Victini, Hoopa, Zeraora, and Zarude appear. Ash and Goh jump and go onto {{p|Lugia}}, after that, Ash and Lucario, with Goh and Cinderace, battle on a rainy day. After that, it shows Ash and Pikachu battling {{an|Leon}} and his Charizard. Then, it shows the car with Leon, Ash, Goh, Chloe, and Pikachu inside, going through seeing some Pokémon and Trainers from the past. Finally, the title card shows up and the intro ends.<br />
<br />
===Characters===<br />
* {{Ash}}<br />
* {{an|Iris}}<br />
* [[Goh]]<br />
* [[Jessie]]<br />
* [[James]]<br />
* {{an|Professor Oak}}<br />
* [[Gary Oak]]<br />
* [[Chloe]]<br />
* [[Professor Cerise]]<br />
* {{an|Korrina}}<br />
* [[Bea]]<br />
* [[Wikstrom]]<br />
* {{an|Leon}}<br />
* [[Sonia]]<br />
* [[Chrysa]]<br />
* [[Ren]]<br />
* Other<br />
** {{an|Lana}}<br />
** {{an|Sophocles}}<br />
** {{an|Mallow}}<br />
** {{Delia}}<br />
** [[Officer Jenny]]<br />
** [[Nurse Joy]]<br />
** {{an|Giovanni}}<br />
** {{an|Professor Kukui}}<br />
** {{an|Professor Burnet}}<br />
** [[Professor Magnolia]]<br />
** [[Chuck]]<br />
** [[Raihan]]<br />
** [[Lance]]<br />
** [[Matori]]<br />
** [[Visquez]]<br />
** [[Camille]]<br />
** [[Talia]]<br />
** [[Parker]]<br />
** [[Walker]]<br />
** [[Shane Seeker]]<br />
** [[Yeardley]]<br />
** [[Cara Liss]]<br />
** [[Bray Zenn]]<br />
** [[Kricketina Kylie]]<br />
** {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}<br />
** {{OBP|Kira|JN014}}<br />
** [[Sonia]]<br />
** [[Horace]]<br />
** [[Lob]]<br />
** [[Hibana]]<br />
** [[Lei]]<br />
** [[Lauren]]<br />
** [[Masaya]]<br />
** [[Jinny]]<br />
** [[Tito]]<br />
** [[Mr. Norris]]<br />
** [[Pinery]]<br />
** [[Eevee Evolution Lab#Staff|Lab assistant]]<br />
** Emperor {{p|Blaziken}}'s Trainer<br />
** [[Koichi|Karate Master]]<br />
** [[Vermilion City school#Goh and Chloe's teacher|Chloe and Goh's homeroom teacher]]<br />
** Trainers<br />
<br />
====Pokémon====<br />
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})<br />
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}}; [[Gigantamax]])<br />
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})<br />
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])<br />
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Ash|Dragonite}})<br />
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gengar}})<br />
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Ash|Lucario}})<br />
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}})<br />
* {{p|Dracovish}} ({{OP|Ash|Dracovish}})<br />
* {{p|Cinderace}} ({{OP|Goh|Cinderace}})<br />
* {{p|Greedent}} ({{OP|Goh|Greedent}})<br />
* {{p|Binacle}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Binacle|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Sobble}} ({{OP|Goh|Sobble}})<br />
* {{p|Flygon}} ({{OP|Goh|Flygon}})<br />
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} ({{OP|Goh|Aerodactyl}})<br />
* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})<br />
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Chloe|Eevee}})<br />
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}})<br />
* {{p|Gyarados}} ({{OP|Lance|Gyarados}}; {{shiny}})<br />
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{an|Leon}}'s)<br />
* {{p|Psyduck}} ([[Shane Seeker]]'s; {{shiny}})<br />
* {{p|Dusclops}} ({{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Dusclops|Team Rocket's}}; ×2)<br />
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Buneary|Team Rocket's}})<br />
* {{p|Minccino}} ({{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Minccino|Team Rocket's}})<br />
* {{p|Slowking}} ({{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Slowking|Team Rocket's}})<br />
* {{p|Morpeko}} ({{an|Morpeko|anime}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Morpeko|Full Belly Mode}})<br />
* {{p|Butterfree}} (×2)<br />
* {{p|Bounsweet}} (×2)<br />
* {{p|Krabby}} (×3)<br />
* {{p|Shuckle}}<br />
* {{p|Dewpider}}<br />
* {{p|Palpitoad}}<br />
* {{p|Magikarp}}<br />
* {{p|Gastrodon}}<br />
* {{p|Ponyta}} ({{rf|Galarian|Form}})<br />
* {{p|Karrablast}}<br />
* {{p|Corphish}}<br />
* {{p|Rookidee}}<br />
* {{p|Raikou}}<br />
* {{p|Suicune}}<br />
* {{p|Entei}}<br />
* {{p|Dugtrio}}<br />
* {{p|Wooloo}} ([[Dynamax]])<br />
* {{p|Yamask}} ({{rf|Galarian|Form}}, [[Dynamax]])<br />
* {{p|Mew}}<br />
* {{p|Celebi}}<br />
* {{p|Jirachi}}<br />
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Shaymin|Sky Forme}})<br />
* {{p|Victini}}<br />
* {{p|Hoopa}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Hoopa|Confined Forme}})<br />
* {{p|Zeraora}}<br />
* {{p|Zarude}}<br />
* {{p|Lugia}}<br />
* {{p|Falinks}}<br />
* {{p|Rillaboom}}<br />
<br />
===Opening animation spoilers===<br />
*{{an|Iris}}, {{Gary}}, and [[Wikstrom]] make reappearances.<br />
<br />
===Video===<br />
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===Staff===<br />
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* 中野悟史<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
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|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
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* {{r|安田周平}}<br />
| lang="ja" |<br />
* 安田周平<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
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* {{r|村田理}}<br />
* {{r|岩井マサキ}}<br />
* {{r|近有希}}<br />
* {{r|大塚明子}}<br />
* {{r|忍田雄介}}<br />
* {{r|山崎玲愛}}<br />
* {{r|一石小百合}}<br />
* {{r|香月麻衣子}}<br />
* {{r|上田華子}}<br />
* {{r|小出紋加}}<br />
* {{r|森山愛弓}}<br />
* {{r|海老沢咲希}}<br />
* {{r|伊藤京子}}<br />
* {{r|吉野真一}}<br />
* {{r|前並武志}}<br />
* {{r|宮田忠明}}<br />
| lang="ja" |<br />
* 村田理<br />
* 岩井マサキ<br />
* 近有希<br />
* 大塚明子<br />
* 忍田雄介<br />
* 山崎玲愛<br />
* 一石小百合<br />
* 香月麻衣子<br />
* 上田華子<br />
* 小出紋加<br />
* 森山愛弓<br />
* 海老沢咲希<br />
* 伊藤京子<br />
* 吉野真一<br />
* 前並武志<br />
* 宮田忠明<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
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* {{r|太田彬彦}}<br />
| lang="ja" |<br />
* 太田彬彦<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
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|<br />
* {{r|平嶋愛里香}}<br />
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* 平嶋愛里香<br />
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<br />
==Opening animation: Version 4 ([[JN100]] – present)==<br />
{{Song<br />
|type=JN OP 04<br />
|language=ja<br />
|title=１・２・３<br />
|transliterated=Wan, Tsū, Surī<br />
|translated=One, Two, Three<br />
|screen=hd<br />
|screenshot=OPJ24 4.png<br />
|artistname=サトシ＆ゴウ(CV:松本梨香＆山下大輝)<br />
|artistname_ro={{Ash|Satoshi}} & [[Goh|Go]] (CV: [[Rica Matsumoto]] & [[Daiki Yamashita]])<br />
|lyricistname=まふまふ<br />
|lyricistname_ro=Mafumafu<br />
|composername=まふまふ<br />
|composername_ro=Mafumafu<br />
|arrangername=田中秀和<br />
|arrangername_ro={{wp|Hidekazu Tanaka}}<br />
|albumtype=digital single<br />
|albumtitle=１・２・３<br />
|albumtitle_ro={{DL|List of Pokémon digital singles|One, Two, Three (Satoshi & Go)|One, Two, Three}}<br />
|catalognumber=SRXX-4287<br />
|recordcompany=Sony Music Labels<br />
|colorscheme=Galar}}<br />
<br />
===Synopsis===<br />
It starts with a {{p|Pidgey}} flying past [[Chloe]], [[Professor Cerise]], [[Chrysa]], [[Ren]], and finally {{Ash}} and [[Goh]]. Flashbacks of just before the two protagonists started their journeys are shown with Ash getting electrocuted by {{AP|Pikachu}} at [[Professor Oak's laboratory]] and Goh seeing {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Mew}} for the first time. Cut to the present and Ash and Goh are leaving the [[Cerise Laboratory]] as they wave goodbye to Chloe. There are shots of the two going on journeys before Ash and Goh are seen in each of the eight core [[region|regions]], each time including most, or all of the Pokémon Goh has [[List of Goh's Pokémon|caught]] that come from each of those places.<br />
<br />
A [[Poké Ball]] {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} something and one of the stars that hangs over the ball rises and turns into the same Mew that Goh is after, which he tries to reach out to grab. There is a zoom in on one of Goh's eyes and it transitions to Ash excitedly sending out his [[Party|party]] in a stadium while wearing his [[Mega Glove]], [[Z-Power Ring]], and [[Dynamax Band]]. His Pokémon then battle an unknown opponent. Then Goh is seen with [[Danika]] and [[Quillon]] facing the six [[Legendary titans|Legendary Titans]] on a [[Field Research|Trial Mission]] at the [[Split-Decision Ruins]] in the [[Crown Tundra]] for [[Project Mew]], before we cut back to Ash who is revealed to be battling [[Leon]]. Chloe is shown next doing a performance with her {{TP|Chloe|Eevee}} which ends with a fantasy of all of the [[Eeveelutions]] circling them.<br />
<br />
{{TRT}} are then shown trying to capture Pikachu, before {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, {{TP|James|Morpeko}}, and {{OBP|Pelipper|Team Rocket}} accidentally mess up their plans by appearing. Shots of past and present [[Ash's friends|friends]] and [[Rival#In the anime|rivals]] of Ash's, as well as [[Wallace]], [[Lisia]], [[Horace]], and a familiar [[Ash's Greninja|Greninja]] are shown before going back to Ash's battle against Leon. Ash and Goh then interact with their Partner Pokémon before they run off with Ash's whole party and Goh's main Pokémon running alongside them as the opening ends.<br />
<br />
===Characters===<br />
* {{Ash}}<br />
* {{an|Dawn}}<br />
* {{an|Iris}}<br />
* {{an|Clemont}}<br />
* {{an|Bonnie}}<br />
* {{an|Lana}}<br />
* {{an|Kiawe}}<br />
* {{an|Lillie}}<br />
* {{an|Sophocles}}<br />
* {{an|Mallow}}<br />
* [[Goh]]<br />
* [[Jessie]]<br />
* [[James]]<br />
* {{an|Professor Oak}} (flashback)<br />
* [[Professor Cerise]]<br />
* [[Gary Oak]]<br />
* [[Paul]]<br />
* {{an|Gladion}}<br />
* [[Chloe]]<br />
* [[Wallace]]<br />
* {{an|Leon}}<br />
* [[Piers]] ([[JN100]] - [[JN107]])<br />
* [[Raihan]] ([[JN108]] - present)<br />
* [[Marnie]] ([[JN100]] - [[JN107]])<br />
* [[Chrysa]]<br />
* [[Ren]]<br />
* [[Horace]]<br />
* [[Danika]]<br />
* [[Quillon]]<br />
* [[Lisia]]<br />
<br />
====Pokémon====<br />
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})<br />
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})<br />
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})<br />
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})<br />
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})<br />
* {{p|Greninja}} (formerly {{OP|Ash|Greninja}})<br />
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}})<br />
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Ash|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}})<br />
* {{p|Incineroar}} ({{OP|Ash|Incineroar}})<br />
* {{p|Melmetal}} ({{OP|Ash|Melmetal}})<br />
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Ash|Dragonite}})<br />
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gengar}}; [[Gigantamax]])<br />
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Ash|Lucario}}; {{me|Lucario}})<br />
* {{p|Sirfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Sirfetch'd}})<br />
* {{p|Dracovish}} ({{OP|Ash|Dracovish}})<br />
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])<br />
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})<br />
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])<br />
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})<br />
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})<br />
* {{p|Cinderace}} ({{OP|Goh|Cinderace}})<br />
* {{p|Caterpie}} ({{OP|Goh|Caterpie}})<br />
* {{p|Metapod}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Metapod|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Venonat}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Venonat|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Venomoth}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Venomoth|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Paras}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Paras|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Parasect}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Parasect|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Butterfree}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Butterfree|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Pinsir}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Pinsir|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Weedle}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Weedle|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Kakuna}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Kakuna|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Beedrill}} ({{OP|Goh|Beedrill}})<br />
* {{p|Scizor}} ({{OP|Goh|Scizor}})<br />
* {{p|Taillow}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Taillow|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Dustoc|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Tentacool}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Tentacool|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Mantyke}} ({{OP|Goh|Mantyke}})<br />
* {{p|Sentret}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Sentret|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Stantler}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Stantler|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Misdreavus}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Misdreavus|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Dewgong}} ({{OP|Goh|Dewgong}})<br />
* {{p|Greedent}} ({{OP|Goh|Greedent}})<br />
* {{p|Darmanitan}} ({{OP|Goh|Darmanitan}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Darmanitan|Standard Mode}})<br />
* {{p|Sandile}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Sandile|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Golurk}} ({{OP|Goh|Golurk}}; {{pkmn2|giant}})<br />
* {{p|Cubone}} ({{OP|Goh|Cubone}})<br />
* {{p|Spearow}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Spearow|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Rattata}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Rattata|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Pidgey}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Pidgey|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Nidoran♀}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Nidoran♀|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Nidoran♂}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Nidoran♂|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Oddish}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Oddish|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Poliwag}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Poliwag|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Grimer}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Grimer|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Ekans}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Ekans|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Goh|Farfetch'd}})<br />
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Exeggutor|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Goldeen}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Goldeen|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Magikarp}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Magikarp|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Magikarp}} ({{OP|Goh|giant Magikarp}}; {{pkmn2|giant}})<br />
* {{p|Binacle}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Binacle|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Floette}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Floette|Goh's}}; ×4; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Floette|Red, Yellow, Blue, and Orange Flower}})<br />
* {{p|Scatterbug}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Scatterbug|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Phantump}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Phantump|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Fletchling}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Fletchling|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Inteleon}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Inteleon|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Wingull}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Wingull|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Ariados}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Ariados|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Pineco}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Pineco|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{OP|Goh|Heracross}})<br />
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Hitmonchan|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Raichu}} ({{OP|Goh|Raichu}})<br />
* {{p|Trapinch}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Trapinch|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Vibrava}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Vibrava|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Flygon}} ({{OP|Goh|Flygon}})<br />
* {{p|Pyukumuku}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Pyukumuku|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Exeggutor|Goh's}}; {{rf|Alola|Form}})<br />
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} ({{OP|Goh|Aerodactyl}})<br />
* {{p|Chinchou}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Chinchou|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Bunnelby|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Mankey}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Mankey|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Krabby}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Krabby|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Boldore}} ({{OP|Goh|Boldore}})<br />
* {{p|Arctozolt}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Arctozolt|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Geodude}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Geodude|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Diglett}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Diglett|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Suicune}} ({{OP|Goh|Suicune}})<br />
* {{p|Drowzee}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Drowzee|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Morelull}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Morelull|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})<br />
* {{p|Bellsprout}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Bellsprout|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Absol}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Absol|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Pansear}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Pansear|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Panpour}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Panpour|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Raticate}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Raticate|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Pidgeotto|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Durant}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Durant|Goh's}}) ([[JN102]]-present)<br />
* {{p|Stunfisk}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Stunfisk|Goh's}}; {{rf|Galar|Form}})<br />
* {{p|Falinks}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Falinks|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Geodude}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Alolan Geodude|Goh's}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})<br />
* {{p|Bruxish}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Bruxish|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Passimian}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Passimian|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Roggenrola}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Roggenrola|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Ferrothorn}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Ferrothorn|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Voltorb}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Voltorb|Goh's}}; {{shiny}})<br />
* {{p|Alcremie}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Alcremie|Goh's}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Alcremie|Strawberry Vanilla Cream}})<br />
* {{p|Murkrow}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Murkrow|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Camerupt}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Camerupt|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Sharpedo}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Sharpedo|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Shedinja}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Shedinja|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Corsola}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Corsola|Goh's}}; {{rf|Galar|Form}})<br />
* {{p|Hoothoot}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Hoothoot|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Lilligant}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Lilligant|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Slowpoke}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Slowpoke|Goh's}})<br />
* {{p|Gossifleur}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Gossifleur|Goh's}}) ([[JN101]]-present)<br />
* {{p|Golbat}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Golbat|Goh's}}) ([[JN103]]-present)<br />
* {{p|Graveler}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Graveler|Goh's}}) ([[JN103]]-present)<br />
* {{p|Cloyster}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Cloyster|Goh's}}) ([[JN103]]-present)<br />
* {{p|Froakie}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Froakie|Goh's}}) ([[JN104]]-present)<br />
* {{p|Altaria}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Altaria|Goh's}}) ([[JN106]]-present)<br />
* {{p|Morpeko}} ({{OP|James|Morpeko}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Morpeko|Full Belly and Hangry Modes}})<br />
* {{p|Blastoise}} ([[Gary]]'s)<br />
* {{p|Arcanine}} ([[Gary]]'s)<br />
* {{p|Umbreon}} ([[Gary]]'s)<br />
* {{p|Silvally}} ({{OP|Gladion|Silvally}})<br />
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Chloe|Eevee}})<br />
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{an|Leon}}'s; [[Gigantamax]])<br />
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}})<br />
* {{p|Bayleef}} ([[Horace]]'s)<br />
* {{p|Gardevoir}} ([[Horace]]'s)<br />
* {{p|Urshifu}} ([[Quillon]]'s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Urshifu|Single Strike Style}})<br />
* {{p|Urshifu}} ([[Danika]]'s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Urshifu|Rapid Strike Style}})<br />
* {{p|Pelipper}} ({{OBP|Pelipper|Team Rocket|Team Rocket}})<br />
* {{p|Mew}} ({{OBP|Mew|recurring|anime}})<br />
* {{p|Pidgey}}<br />
* {{p|Regirock}}<br />
* {{p|Regice}}<br />
* {{p|Registeel}}<br />
* {{p|Regieleki}}<br />
* {{p|Regidrago}}<br />
* {{p|Regigigas}}<br />
* {{p|Vaporeon}} (fantasy)<br />
* {{p|Jolteon}} (fantasy)<br />
* {{p|Flareon}} (fantasy)<br />
* {{p|Espeon}} (fantasy)<br />
* {{p|Umbreon}} (fantasy)<br />
* {{p|Leafeon}} (fantasy)<br />
* {{p|Glaceon}} (fantasy)<br />
* {{p|Sylveon}} (fantasy)<br />
<br />
===Variants===<br />
* [[JN101]]: Goh's {{p|Gossifleur}} is added to the shot of the Pokémon he has that are based in [[Galar]]. <br />
* [[JN102]]: Goh's {{p|Durant}} is added to the shot of the Pokémon he has that are based in [[Unova]].<br />
* [[JN103]]: Goh's {{p|Golbat}}, {{p|Graveler}}, and {{p|Cloyster}} are added to the shot of the Pokémon he has that are based in [[Kanto]].<br />
* [[JN104]]: Goh's {{p|Froakie}} is added to the shot of the Pokémon he has that are based in [[Kalos]].<br />
* [[JN106]]: Goh's {{p|Altaria}} is added to the shot of the Pokémon he has that are based in [[Hoenn]].<br />
* [[JN108]] - Present: The scene featuring [[Marnie]] and [[Piers]] is replaced with a scene featuring [[Raihan]].<br />
<br />
===Opening animation spoilers===<br />
<!--[[File:Paul JN.png|250px|thumb|Paul]]--><br />
* {{an|Clemont}}, {{an|Bonnie}}, [[Wallace]], and [[Ash's Greninja]]<!--and Lillie, Paul, and Gladion--> make reappearances.<br />
* [[Lisia]] is introduced.<br />
* [[Horace]]'s {{p|Chikorita}} evolves into {{p|Bayleef}} and he owns a {{p|Gardevoir}}.<br />
<br />
===Staff===<br />
{| class="credits-table roundy" style="width: 100%; background: #{{colorschemedark|Galar}}; border: 3px solid #{{colorschemelight|Galar}}"<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" width="24%" | Storyboard<br>{{j|絵コンテ}}<br />
| rowspan="2" width="38%" |<br />
* {{r|上田華子}}<br />
| rowspan="2" style="{{roundytr|5px}}" width="38%" lang="ja" |<br />
* 上田華子<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
! Director<br>{{j|演出}}<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
! Animation supervisor<br>{{j|作画監督}}<br />
|<br />
* {{r|安田周平}}<br />
| lang="ja" |<br />
* 安田周平<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
! Key animators<br>{{j|原画}}<br />
|<br />
* {{r|村田理}}<br />
* {{r|中野悟史}}<br />
* {{r|一石小百合}}<br />
* {{r|山崎玲愛}}<br />
* {{r|辻早智子}}<br />
* {{r|左加田愛子}}<br />
* {{r|松原徳弘}}<br />
* {{r|高星佑平}}<br />
* {{r|河毛雅妃}}<br />
* {{r|吉野真一}}<br />
* {{r|冨樫友紀}}<br />
* {{r|小出紋加}}<br />
* {{r|西谷泰史}}<br />
* {{r|難波功}}<br />
* {{r|矢嶋哲生}}<br />
* {{r|前並武志}}<br />
* {{r|大橋藍人}}<br />
* {{r|忍田雄介}}<br />
* {{r|伊藤京子}}<br />
* {{r|海老沢咲希}}<br />
* {{r|香月麻衣子}}<br />
* {{r|森山愛弓}}<br />
* {{r|篠原隆}}<br />
* {{r|安田周平}}<br />
| lang="ja" |<br />
* 村田理<br />
* 中野悟史<br />
* 一石小百合<br />
* 山崎玲愛<br />
* 辻早智子<br />
* 左加田愛子<br />
* 松原徳弘<br />
* 高星佑平<br />
* 河毛雅妃<br />
* 吉野真一<br />
* 冨樫友紀<br />
* 小出紋加<br />
* 西谷泰史<br />
* 難波功<br />
* 矢嶋哲生<br />
* 前並武志<br />
* 大橋藍人<br />
* 忍田雄介<br />
* 伊藤京子<br />
* 海老沢咲希<br />
* 香月麻衣子<br />
* 森山愛弓<br />
* 篠原隆<br />
* 安田周平<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
! Second key animation<br>{{j|第二原画}}<br />
|<br />
* {{r|友部奈津美}}<br />
* {{r|神垣弥生}}<br />
| lang="ja" |<br />
* 友部奈津美<br />
* 神垣弥生<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
! In-between animation inspection<br>{{j|動画検査}}<br />
|<br />
* {{r|太田彬彦}}<br />
| lang="ja" |<br />
* 太田彬彦<br />
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"<br />
! style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Assistant coordinator<br>{{j|制作進行}}<br />
|<br />
* {{r|平嶋愛里香}}<br />
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" lang="ja" |<br />
* 平嶋愛里香<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Lyrics==<br />
The lyrics for all versions of the song are identical with the exception of the following:<br />
* The second version performed by Nishikawa-kun and Kirishō does not include the {{tt|（ナイ！）|(nai!)}} or {{tt|（トライ！）|(torai!)}} parentheticals.<br />
* In the third version performed by the Karaage Sisters, the lines 「どこへ行こうか？」は / 「どこへだって行ける」でしょ？ are pronounced as ''&quot;Doko e ikō ka?&quot; wa / &quot;Doko e datte ikeru?&quot; desho?''.<br />
<br />
===TV size===<br />
{{Schemetable|Galar}}<br />
! Japanese<br />
! English<br />
|-<br />
| lang="ja" | <ab>{{tt|ねえ、まだまだまだ？急いで！|Nē, mada mada mada? Isoide!}}<br />
{{tt|出かける準備はできたかい？|Dekakeru junbi wa dekita kai?}}<br />
{{tt|キミに見せたい不思議の世界|Kimi ni misetai fushigi no sekai}}<br />
{{tt|見送りならいらない|Miokuri nara iranai}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|たとえ火の中 水の中|Tatoe hi no naka mizu no naka}}<br />
{{tt|手さぐりで見えない今日の中|Tesaguri de mienai kyō no naka}}<br />
{{tt|１秒先だってまだ知らないけど|Ichibyō saki datte mada shiranai kedo}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|いつも思い出はどれも|Itsumo omoide wa doremo}}<br />
{{tt|全部ボールの中に|Zenbu bōru no naka ni}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|１・２・３で飛び込め！|Wan, tsū, surī de tobikome!}}<br />
{{tt|いつか描いた未来がボクのポケットにあるから|Itsuka egaita mirai ga boku no poketto ni aru kara}}<br />
{{tt|はじめましてはいつだって初めてさ|Hajimemashite wa itsudatte hajimete sa}}<br />
{{tt|ためらうことなどナイ！（ナイ！）トライ！（トライ！）|Tamerau koto nado nai! (Nai!) Torai! (Torai!)}}<br />
Let's have a fight!<br />
<br />
{{tt|１．バトルをしたなら|Ichi. Batoru o shita nara}}<br />
{{tt|２．笑うか泣いたって|Ni. Warau ka naitatte}}<br />
{{tt|３で仲間になろうよ|San de nakama ni narō yo}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|あの日だって この日だって いつだってそうしていた|Ano hi datte kono hi datte itsudatte sō shiteita}}<br />
{{tt|先も見えない 果ても知らない世界がそこにあるけど|Saki mo mienai hate mo shiranai sekai ga soko ni aru kedo}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|レッツゴー 転んですりむいて|Rettsugō Koronde surimuite}}<br />
{{tt|レッツゴー 何度も歩き出す隣|Rettsugō Nandomo arukidasu tonari}}<br />
{{tt|キミにきめた！|Kimi ni kimeta!}}</ab><br />
| <ab>Hey, is it time, is it time, is it time? Hurry up!<br />
Are you ready to head out?<br />
We don't need a sendoff<br />
To the strange world I want to show you<br />
<br />
Even if in fire, in water<br />
In the unseen today we fumble through<br />
We still don't know what awaits just one second ahead<br />
<br />
But every single one of our memories<br />
Is always inside a ball<br />
<br />
Jump in on one, two, three!<br />
Because the future I once imagined is right in my pocket<br />
"Nice to meet you" always marks a beginning<br />
There's no hesitating! (No!) Try! (Try!)<br />
Let's have a fight!<br />
<br />
1. After a battle<br />
2. Whether you're laughing or crying<br />
We'll be friends on 3!<br />
<br />
On that day, on this day, that's how we've always done it<br />
A world with unknown boundaries lies unseen just ahead<br />
<br />
Let's go! Even if we trip and skin our knees<br />
Let's go! When it comes to who I want by my side when I start walking again<br />
I choose you!</ab><br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Full version===<br />
{{Schemetable|Galar}}<br />
! Japanese<br />
! English<br />
|-<br />
| lang="ja" | <ab>{{tt|ねえ、まだまだまだ？急いで！|Nē, mada mada mada? Isoide!}}<br />
{{tt|出かける準備はできたかい？|Dekakeru junbi wa dekita kai?}}<br />
{{tt|キミに見せたい不思議の世界|Kimi ni misetai fushigi no sekai}}<br />
{{tt|見送りならいらない|Miokuri nara iranai}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|たとえ火の中 水の中|Tatoe hi no naka mizu no naka}}<br />
{{tt|手さぐりで見えない今日の中|Tesaguri de mienai kyō no naka}}<br />
{{tt|１秒先だってまだ知らないけど|Ichibyō saki datte mada shiranai kedo}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|いつも思い出はどれも|Itsumo omoide wa doremo}}<br />
{{tt|全部ボールの中に|Zenbu bōru no naka ni}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|１・２・３で飛び込め！|Wan, tsū, surī de tobikome!}}<br />
{{tt|いつか描いた未来がボクのポケットにあるから|Itsuka egaita mirai ga boku no poketto ni aru kara}}<br />
{{tt|はじめましてはいつだって初めてさ|Hajimemashite wa itsudatte hajimete sa}}<br />
{{tt|ためらうことなどナイ！（ナイ！）トライ！（トライ！）|Tamerau koto nado nai! (Nai!) Torai! (Torai!)}}<br />
Let's have a fight!<br />
<br />
{{tt|１．バトルをしたなら|Ichi. Batoru o shita nara}}<br />
{{tt|２．笑うか泣いたって|Ni. Warau ka naitatte}}<br />
{{tt|３で仲間になろうよ|San de nakama ni narō yo}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|あの日だって この日だって いつだってそうしていた|Ano hi datte kono hi datte itsudatte sō shiteita}}<br />
{{tt|先も見えない 果ても知らない世界がそこにあるけど|Saki mo mienai hate mo shiranai sekai ga soko ni aru kedo}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|レッツゴー|Rettsugō}}<br />
{{tt|転んですりむいて|Koronde surimuite}}<br />
{{tt|レッツゴー|Rettsugō}}<br />
{{tt|何度も歩き出す隣|Nandomo arukidasu tonari}}<br />
{{tt|キミにきめた！|Kimi ni kimeta!}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|隣の街から景色は ため息つくほど世界は|Tonari no machi kara keshiki wa tameiki tsuku hodo sekai wa}}<br />
{{tt|目まぐるしく回り 変わる|Memagurushiku mawari kawaru}}<br />
{{tt|ボクを置き去りにする|Boku o okizari ni suru}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|子供の頃には夢中で くぐり抜けた穴ぼこでも|Kodomo no koro ni wa muchū de kugurinuketa anaboko demo}}<br />
{{tt|しばらくぶりだな 見落としていたの？|Shibaraku-buri da na miotoshite ita no?}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|でもね 忘れた景色も|Demo ne wasureta keshiki mo}}<br />
{{tt|今日のどこかにあるよ|Kyō no dokoka ni aru yo}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|１・２・３で飛び出せ！|Wan, tsū, surī de tobidase!}}<br />
{{tt|散々だって泣いていた日々とボールの外まで|Sanzan datte naiteita hibi to bōru no soto made}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|「どこへ行こうか？」は|&quot;Doko e yukō ka?&quot; wa}}<br />
{{tt|「どこへだって行ける」でしょ？|&quot;Doko e datte yukeru&quot; desho?}}<br />
{{tt|息つく暇などナイ！（ナイ！）トライ！（トライ！）|Iki tsuku hima nado nai! (Nai!) Torai! (Torai!)}}<br />
Why don't we go?<br />
<br />
{{tt|１言葉を越えて|Ichi kotoba o koete}}<br />
{{tt|２境界線の先の|Ni kyōkaisen no saki no}}<br />
{{tt|まだ見ぬ君まで|Mada minu kimi made}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|倒れるなら 手をつくなら 前だって決めたんだ|Taoreru nara te o tsuku nara mae datte kimetanda}}<br />
{{tt|日が沈むように影伸びて 背丈も変わっているけど|Hi ga shizumu yō ni kage nobite setake mo kawatte iru kedo}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|レッツゴー|Rettsugō}}<br />
{{tt|雨上がりでなくちゃ|Ameagari de nakucha}}<br />
{{tt|レッツゴー|Rettsugō}}<br />
{{tt|晴れ間に虹はない|Harema ni niji wa nai}}<br />
{{tt|あの日から気づいている|Ano hi kara kizuite iru}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|君は 君は いつの間にやら|Kimi wa kimi wa itsu no ma ni yara}}<br />
{{tt|大人になっちゃいないかい？|Otona ni natcha inai kai?}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|ほこりを被った ボロ着の 右ぽっけに置いてきた|Hokori o kabutta boro-gi no migi pokke ni oite kita}}<br />
{{tt|片手に収まる冒険 ボクらの全てだった|Katate ni osamaru bōken bokura no subete datta}}<br />
{{tt|あの頃の思い出が 君を探しているよ|Ano koro no omoide ga kimi o sagashite iru yo}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|１・２・３で飛び込め！|Wan, tsū, surī de tobikome!}}<br />
{{tt|いつか描いた未来がボクのポケットにあるから|Itsuka egaita mirai ga boku no poketto ni aru kara}}<br />
{{tt|どこかへ行こうよ どこへだって連れていってよ|Dokoka e ikō yo doko e datte tsurete itte yo}}<br />
{{tt|ためらうことなどナイ！（ナイ！）トライ！（トライ！）|Tamerau koto nado nai! (Nai!) Torai! (Torai!)}}<br />
Let's have a fight!<br />
<br />
{{tt|１．バトルをしたなら|Ichi. Batoru o shita nara}}<br />
{{tt|２．笑うか泣いたって|Ni. Warau ka naitatte}}<br />
{{tt|３で仲間になろうよ|San de nakama ni narō yo}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|あの日だって この日だって いつだってそうしていた|Ano hi datte kono hi datte itsudatte sō shiteita}}<br />
{{tt|先も見えない 果ても知らない世界がそこにあるけど|Saki mo mienai hate mo shiranai sekai ga soko ni aru kedo}}<br />
<br />
{{tt|レッツゴー|Rettsugō}}<br />
{{tt|転んですりむいて|Koronde surimuite}}<br />
{{tt|レッツゴー|Rettsugō}}<br />
{{tt|何度も歩き出す隣|Nandomo arukidasu tonari}}<br />
{{tt|キミにきめた！|Kimi ni kimeta!}}</ab><br />
| <ab>Hey, is it time, is it time, is it time? Hurry up!<br />
Are you ready to head out?<br />
We don't need a sendoff<br />
To the strange world I want to show you<br />
<br />
Even if in fire, in water<br />
In the unseen today we fumble through<br />
We still don't know what awaits just one second ahead<br />
<br />
But every single one of our memories<br />
Is always inside a ball<br />
<br />
Jump in on one, two, three!<br />
Because the future I once imagined is right in my pocket<br />
"Nice to meet you" always marks a beginning<br />
There's no hesitating! (No!) Try! (Try!)<br />
Let's have a fight!<br />
<br />
1. After a battle<br />
2. Whether you're laughing or crying<br />
We'll be friends on 3!<br />
<br />
On that day, on this day, that's how we've always done it<br />
A world with unknown boundaries lies unseen just ahead<br />
<br />
Let's go!<br />
Even if we trip and skin our knees<br />
Let's go!<br />
When it comes to who I want by my side when I start walking again<br />
I choose you!<br />
<br />
The view from the neighboring town, the breathtaking world<br />
Dizzyingly spin and change<br />
Leaving me behind<br />
<br />
Even the holes I used to get obsessed with struggling through as a child<br />
It's been a while since I saw one, so have I failed to notice something?<br />
<br />
But you know, even that forgotten view is<br />
Still out there somewhere today<br />
<br />
Jump out on one, two, three!<br />
With those days spent crying, towards the outside of the ball<br />
<br />
"Where do you want to go?" is answered<br />
"Anywhere you go," right?<br />
There's no time to breathe! (No!) Try! (Try!)<br />
Why don't we go?<br />
<br />
1. Beyond worlds<br />
2. Beyond boundaries<br />
To you who I've yet to meet<br />
<br />
Even if I fall with my hands on the ground, I've already made my decision<br />
As shadows stretch when the sun sets, I will grow as well<br />
<br />
Let's go!<br />
It's gotta be after the rain<br />
Let's go!<br />
Because there aren't rainbows on sunny days<br />
Since that day I've realized <br />
<br />
You, you, before I knew it<br />
Haven't you become an adult?<br />
<br />
You've left it in the right pocket of those dusty, tattered clothes<br />
An adventure that could be held in one hand was everything to us<br />
The memories of those days are searching for you<br />
<br />
Jump in on one, two, three!<br />
Because the future I once imagined is right in my pocket<br />
Let's go somewhere, take me anywhere<br />
There's no hesitating! (No!) Try! (Try!)<br />
Let's have a fight!<br />
<br />
1. After a battle<br />
2. Whether you're laughing or crying<br />
We'll be friends on 3!<br />
<br />
On that day, on this day, that's how we've always done it<br />
A world with unknown boundaries lies unseen just ahead<br />
<br />
Let's go!<br />
Even if we trip and skin our knees<br />
Let's go!<br />
When it comes to who I want by my side when I start walking again<br />
I choose you!</ab><br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* As of [[JN095]], this song has surpassed [[Together]] (94 episodes) as the longest running opening theme consecutively.<br />
** However, if one were to count the four versions of the song as different themes, this record would go to [[Best Wishes! (song)|Best Wishes!]] instead.<br />
* The beginning of the song plays a sound that is similar to the [[Game Boy]] startup sound, possibly a reference to the earliest [[Pokémon games]] being on this console.<br />
* The lyrics {{tt|たとえ火の中 水の中|Tatoe hi no naka mizu no naka}} ''(Even if in fire, in water)'' are a reference to the first Japanese opening theme, [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]], which uses the same phrase. <br />
* The After The Rain version of the song is available as DLC for the Rhythm Game "Taiko no Tatsujin Drum 'n' Fun"<br />
* {{wp|Takanori Nishikawa}} posted an [https://web.archive.org/web/20200809091110/https://twitter.com/TMR15/status/1292387867885309952 early version] of the second version of the opening animation on his Twitter account, which has since been deleted. In it:<br />
** The angle of the floor in the shot after the logo differs.<br />
** {{AP|Pikachu}}'s tail is missing and {{Ash}}'s [[backpack]] and [[Chloe]]'s hair are redrawn in the distant shot of Ash, [[Goh]], and Chloe.<br />
** Ash and Goh run further past the [[Cerise Laboratory]].<br />
** The images of the [[Legendary birds]] are rearranged.<br />
** Glow, blur, fire, and sunray effects for the images of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] are not present.<br />
** The snacks and papers are differently colored.<br />
** The [[Poké Ball]]s in Goh's eye are not translucent.<br />
** Goh's eye is not shaded.<br />
** A yellow tint and sparkle effects are absent from the scene where Goh is surrounded by Poké Balls.<br />
** The electricity effects from Goh's Poké Ball, {{p|Zapdos}}'s {{t|Electric}} attack, and Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} are purple.<br />
** The Legendary birds do not glow.<br />
** The spotlights are yellow and the background is not darkened during Ash and Goh's battle.<br />
** {{AP|Gengar}}'s {{m|Shadow Ball}} attack is not present.<br />
** {{TP|Goh|Sobble}} fades out without a glow effect.<br />
** The fire effect on {{TP|Goh|Raboot}}'s {{m|Ember|kick}} is not present.<br />
** The sparkle effects in the background of Ash and Goh's parties are not present.<br />
** {{p|Eternatus}} does not glow and the clouds do not glow purple.<br />
** [[Raihan]]'s [[Rotom Phone]] is the standard color.<br />
** The fire effect for {{an|Leon}}'s {{p|Charizard}} and the darkening of the stadium is not present.<br />
** The glow of {{p|Duraludon}}'s {{m|Steel Beam}} is not present.<br />
** The icons and layout of the pictures from the Rotom Phone differ.<br />
** A sparkle effect is added to {{p|Celebi}}.<br />
** Fewer stars are visible in the forest at night.<br />
** Darker shading on the shot of [[Vermilion City]] in the morning, lighter shading on the daytime, evening and nighttime shots of Vermilion.<br />
** More stars are visible in Vermilion City at night.<br />
** The sunray and water effects are missing from the ruins scene.<br />
** Darker shading on the final shots of Ash, Goh, Pikachu, Raboot and both Trainers and their Pokémon.<br />
* One, Two, Three is the first opening to have more than two versions in one series, as well as the first opening with multiple versions in one series to have different singers in different versions.<br />
* The third version of the opening animation marks {{Gary}}'s first appearance in an opening animation since [[High Touch!]].<br />
* [[Ash's Dracovish]] is his sole Pokémon on hand not to physically appear on the third version of the opening animation, it only appears briefly in the final group sequence of characters.<br />
<br />
===Errors===<br />
* During the {{pkmn|battle}} scene of the first version, {{TP|Goh|Scorbunny}}'s tail disappears for two frames.<br />
* In the song credits for the second version, Hidekazu Tanaka is omitted. This is fixed beginning in [[JN034]].<br />
* In the fourth version, Goh's {{TP|Goh|Hoothoot}} and {{TP|Goh|Kingdra}} are missing from the group shots of his Pokémon, while {{TP|Goh|Heracross}} is incorrectly included among the Pokémon that are based in [[Kanto]].<br />
** Goh's {{TP|Goh|Durant}} was initially omitted from the shot of his Pokémon that are based in [[Unova]] however this was corrected in [[JN102]].<br />
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<div>[[File:World Coronation Series logo anime.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]<br />
The '''Pokémon World Coronation Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament. It is a competition held to determine the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}. It first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where the previous annual championship season ended. The current season started in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]''.<br />
<br />
==Registration==<br />
To compete in the tournament, participants must register themselves online first. The current season received more than 10,000 entrants.<br />
<br />
Each entrant generates a profile and a score according to the registration position.<br />
<br />
==Rules==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranks.png|thumb|250px|Ranks]]<br />
Trainers are divided into four classes based on their win/loss ratio. Each class is represented by a different type of [[Poké Ball]]:<br />
<br />
* '''Normal Class''' (ノーマルクラス ''Normal Class'')<br />
* '''Great Class''' (スーパークラス ''Super Class'')<br />
* '''Ultra Class''' (ハイパークラス ''Hyper Class'')<br />
* '''Master Class''' (マスタークラス ''Master Class'')<br />
<br />
The battles are all judged by the {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, which serves for each of them to increase their overall score. In the event of a draw, no change happens, regardless of the difference between the contestants' rankings.<br />
<br />
Trainers can usually only battle against other Trainers in the same class. However, the top-ranked Trainer of the Ultra Class can only advance to the Master Class by defeating the lowest-ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in a special '''Promotion Match'''.<br />
<br />
On occasion, one-day events called '''Battle Festival Challenges''' (Japanese: '''バトルフェス''' ''Battle Festivals'') are held where many participants can gather to compete with each other at will. These events are held at stadiums and other such venues, and are open for the public to watch.<br />
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<br />
===Normal Class===<br />
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard used during World Coronation Series matches]]<br />
All first-time participants are automatically put into this class, regardless of any previous championships or statuses. The challenger must seek out opposing Trainers in nearby areas, and both must agree to battle.<br />
<br />
Battles in Normal Class follow the following rules.<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one or two Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a normal {{i|Poké Ball}}.<br />
<br />
===Great Class===<br />
[[File:Shalour City Battle Festival Challenge.png|thumb|250px|The venue of the [[Shalour City]] Battle Festival Challenge]]<br />
Trainers reach this class after Normal Class. They must be between 999th and 100th place to advance to Great Class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Normal Class.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Great Ball]].<br />
<br />
===Ultra Class===<br />
Trainers reach this class after Great Class. They must be between 99th and ninth place to advance to Ultra Class. Unlike in the two previous classes, battles in Ultra Class are pre-scheduled, and each participant's opponent is decided for them. Battles in Ultra Class are usually broadcast worldwide, held in stadiums and other such venues, and have commentators apart from the evaluation of the Drone Rotom.<br />
<br />
Battles in Ultra Class follow the following rules:<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one to three Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
* Each challenger can only use one of the following techniques per match: [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Dynamax]].<br />
<br />
The class is represented by an [[Ultra Ball]].<br />
<br />
The highest ranked Trainer of this class must defeat the lowest ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in the Master Class.<br />
<br />
===Master Class===<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
The Master Class consists of the eight Trainers who are at the top of the world ranking. They are called '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight'') and are certified by the '''Pokémon Battle Commission''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・バトル・コミッション''' ''Pokémon Battle Commission''). They battle each other at the end of the season in a tournament where the winner becomes the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|王者|おうじゃ}}''' ''Monarch''). The finals are held at the [[Wyndon Stadium]] in a knockout format, where techniques like Dynamax and [[Gigantamax]] can be used.<br />
<br />
Outside the tournament, a member of the Masters Eight may request a battle against other members in the same class. This battle follows the same style used in the championship finals. <!--Master Class and Master Class enrollment battles allow uses of multiple techniques such as [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, [[Dynamax]] etc.--><br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Master Ball]].<br />
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<br />
==Ranking==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Profile of a registered Trainer]]<br />
The following is a list of named participants in the current World Coronation Series by ranking as of [[JN107]]:<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px<br />
|-<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Trainer<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Class<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Ranking<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Additional note<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|1}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from previous season, Monarch.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|2}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from previous season, Runner-up.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank not revealed yet.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{EF|Flint}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN107|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Last known rank was 8 prior to [[JN107]].<br />
<!--|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank not revealed yet.--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Raihan]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN107|8}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|9}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Drasna]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|12↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Volkner]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|27↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Marnie]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN099|29↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Bea]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN086|30↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
<!--|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Paul]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|Unknown|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Kricketina Kylie|Kricketina]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great <br />
| {{color2|000|JN033|895↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN065|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Rinto]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN060|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Dozer]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN051|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN030|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Korrina}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|1,001↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Hayden]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN021|1,024↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Visquez]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN018|2,109↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lob]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN020|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|-<br />
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |<br />
|}<br />
↓ - ''Indicates an unspecified rank drop due to a loss.''<br />
<br />
====Masters Eight====<br />
[[File:Masters Eight Anime.png|thumb|250px|The Masters Eight]]<br />
This group consists of the eight best [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the world. It consists of Elite Trainers who have won other championships and competitions around the world.<br />
<br />
=====Previous season=====<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rank<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The ranking and progression system of the championship is similar to the operation of the {{gal|Battle Tower}} and [[Battle Stadium]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].<br />
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' profiles follow a visual pattern similar to that of [[Pokémon GO]].<br />
* {{Ash}}'s first battles in the Normal, Great, and Ultra Classes were all against {{type|Electric}} [[Type expert|users]].<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championship}}''<br />
|fi=Maailman Kruunajaissarja<br />
|fr=Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial<br />
|es=Serie Mundial de Coronación<br />
|it=Torneo Mondiale per l'Incoronazione<br />
|de=Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften<br />
|ko=포켓몬 월드 챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championship''<br />
|pl=Światowa Korona Bitew<br />
|pt_br=Campeonato da Coroação Mundial<br />
|ru=Кубок Коронаций<br />
|vi=Giải vô địch Pokémon Thế giới<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Championships]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes with World Coronation Series matches}}<br />
* {{cat|World Coronation Series participants}}<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Galar}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[de:Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften]]<br />
[[es:Serie Mundial de Coronación]]<br />
[[fr:Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial]]<br />
[[it:Torneo mondiale per l'incoronazione]]<br />
[[zh:宝可梦世界锦标赛（动画）]]</div>Panky..https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=World_Coronation_Series&diff=3511864World Coronation Series2022-04-22T11:20:31Z<p>Panky..: /* Ranking */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:World Coronation Series logo anime.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]<br />
The '''Pokémon World Coronation Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament. It is a competition held to determine the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}. It first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where the previous annual championship season ended. The current season started in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]''.<br />
<br />
==Registration==<br />
To compete in the tournament, participants must register themselves online first. The current season received more than 10,000 entrants.<br />
<br />
Each entrant generates a profile and a score according to the registration position.<br />
<br />
==Rules==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranks.png|thumb|250px|Ranks]]<br />
Trainers are divided into four classes based on their win/loss ratio. Each class is represented by a different type of [[Poké Ball]]:<br />
<br />
* '''Normal Class''' (ノーマルクラス ''Normal Class'')<br />
* '''Great Class''' (スーパークラス ''Super Class'')<br />
* '''Ultra Class''' (ハイパークラス ''Hyper Class'')<br />
* '''Master Class''' (マスタークラス ''Master Class'')<br />
<br />
The battles are all judged by the {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, which serves for each of them to increase their overall score. In the event of a draw, no change happens, regardless of the difference between the contestants' rankings. Trainers can only battle against other Trainers in the same class.<br />
<br />
On occasion, one-day events called '''Battle Festival Challenges''' (Japanese: '''バトルフェス''' ''Battle Festivals'') are held where many participants can gather to compete with each other at will. These events are held at stadiums and other such venues, and are open for the public to watch.<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Normal Class===<br />
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard used during World Coronation Series matches]]<br />
All first-time participants are automatically put into this class, regardless of any previous championships or statuses. The challenger must seek out opposing Trainers in nearby areas, and both must agree to battle.<br />
<br />
Battles in Normal Class follow the following rules.<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one or two Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a normal {{i|Poké Ball}}.<br />
<br />
===Great Class===<br />
[[File:Shalour City Battle Festival Challenge.png|thumb|250px|The venue of the [[Shalour City]] Battle Festival Challenge]]<br />
Trainers reach this class after Normal Class. They must be between 999th and 100th place to advance to Great Class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Normal Class.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Great Ball]].<br />
<br />
===Ultra Class===<br />
Trainers reach this class after Great Class. They must be between 99th and ninth place to advance to Ultra Class. Unlike in the two previous classes, battles in Ultra Class are pre-scheduled, and each participant's opponent is decided for them. Battles in Ultra Class are usually broadcast worldwide, held in stadiums and other such venues, and have commentators apart from the evaluation of the Drone Rotom.<br />
<br />
Battles in Ultra Class follow the following rules:<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one to three Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
* Each challenger can only use one of the following techniques per match: [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Dynamax]].<br />
<br />
The class is represented by an [[Ultra Ball]].<br />
<br />
===Master Class===<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
The Master Class consists of the eight Trainers who are at the top of the world ranking. They are called '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight'') and are certified by the '''Pokémon Battle Commission''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・バトル・コミッション''' ''Pokémon Battle Commission''). They battle each other at the end of the season in a tournament where the winner becomes the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|王者|おうじゃ}}''' ''Monarch''). The finals are held in a Single Battle at the [[Wyndon Stadium]], where techniques like Dynamax and [[Gigantamax]] can be used.<br />
<br />
Outside the tournament, a member of the Masters Eight may request a battle against the Monarch, where the championship title is put into play. This battle follows the same style used in the championship finals. For an Ultra Class member to reach this rank, they need to win a pre-scheduled match against a Masters Eight member for their position.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Master Ball]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Ranking==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Profile of a registered Trainer]]<br />
The following is a list of named participants in the current World Coronation Series by ranking as of [[JN104]]:<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px<br />
|-<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Trainer<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Class<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Ranking<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Additional note<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|1}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from previous season, Monarch.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|2}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from previous season, Runner-up.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{EF|Flint}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN107|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank increased off-screen between [[JN100]] and [[JN107]].<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank not revealed yet.<br />
<!--|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Diantha]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank not revealed yet.--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Raihan]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN107|8}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank dropped off-screen prior to [[JN107]].<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|9}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Drasna]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|12↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Volkner]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|27↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Marnie]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN099|29↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Bea]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN086|30↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
<!--|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Paul]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|Unknown|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Kricketina Kylie|Kricketina]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great <br />
| {{color2|000|JN033|895↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN065|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Rinto]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN060|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Dozer]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN051|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN030|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Korrina}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|1,001↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Hayden]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN021|1,024↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Visquez]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN018|2,109↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lob]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN020|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|-<br />
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |<br />
|}<br />
↓ - ''Indicates an unspecified rank drop due to a loss.''<br />
<br />
====Masters Eight====<br />
[[File:Masters Eight Anime.png|thumb|250px|The Masters Eight]]<br />
This group consists of the eight best [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the world. It consists of Elite Trainers who have won other championships and competitions around the world.<br />
<br />
=====Previous season=====<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rank<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The ranking and progression system of the championship is similar to the operation of the {{gal|Battle Tower}} and [[Battle Stadium]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].<br />
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' profiles follow a visual pattern similar to that of [[Pokémon GO]].<br />
* {{Ash}}'s first battles in the Normal, Great, and Ultra Classes were all against {{type|Electric}} [[Type expert|users]].<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championship}}''<br />
|fi=Maailman Kruunajaissarja<br />
|fr=Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial<br />
|es=Serie Mundial de Coronación<br />
|it=Torneo Mondiale per l'Incoronazione<br />
|de=Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften<br />
|ko=포켓몬 월드 챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championship''<br />
|pl=Światowa Korona Bitew<br />
|pt_br=Campeonato da Coroação Mundial<br />
|ru=Кубок Коронаций<br />
|vi=Giải vô địch Pokémon Thế giới<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Championships]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes with World Coronation Series matches}}<br />
* {{cat|World Coronation Series participants}}<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Galar}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[de:Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften]]<br />
[[es:Serie Mundial de Coronación]]<br />
[[fr:Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial]]<br />
[[it:Torneo mondiale per l'incoronazione]]<br />
[[zh:宝可梦世界锦标赛（动画）]]</div>Panky..https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=World_Coronation_Series&diff=3511815World Coronation Series2022-04-22T10:33:44Z<p>Panky..: /* Ranking */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:World Coronation Series logo anime.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]<br />
The '''Pokémon World Coronation Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament. It is a competition held to determine the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}. It first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where the previous annual championship season ended. The current season started in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]''.<br />
<br />
==Registration==<br />
To compete in the tournament, participants must register themselves online first. The current season received more than 10,000 entrants.<br />
<br />
Each entrant generates a profile and a score according to the registration position.<br />
<br />
==Rules==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranks.png|thumb|250px|Ranks]]<br />
Trainers are divided into four classes based on their win/loss ratio. Each class is represented by a different type of [[Poké Ball]]:<br />
<br />
* '''Normal Class''' (ノーマルクラス ''Normal Class'')<br />
* '''Great Class''' (スーパークラス ''Super Class'')<br />
* '''Ultra Class''' (ハイパークラス ''Hyper Class'')<br />
* '''Master Class''' (マスタークラス ''Master Class'')<br />
<br />
The battles are all judged by the {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, which serves for each of them to increase their overall score. In the event of a draw, no change happens, regardless of the difference between the contestants' rankings. Trainers can only battle against other Trainers in the same class.<br />
<br />
On occasion, one-day events called '''Battle Festival Challenges''' (Japanese: '''バトルフェス''' ''Battle Festivals'') are held where many participants can gather to compete with each other at will. These events are held at stadiums and other such venues, and are open for the public to watch.<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Normal Class===<br />
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard used during World Coronation Series matches]]<br />
All first-time participants are automatically put into this class, regardless of any previous championships or statuses. The challenger must seek out opposing Trainers in nearby areas, and both must agree to battle.<br />
<br />
Battles in Normal Class follow the following rules.<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one or two Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a normal {{i|Poké Ball}}.<br />
<br />
===Great Class===<br />
[[File:Shalour City Battle Festival Challenge.png|thumb|250px|The venue of the [[Shalour City]] Battle Festival Challenge]]<br />
Trainers reach this class after Normal Class. They must be between 999th and 100th place to advance to Great Class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Normal Class.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Great Ball]].<br />
<br />
===Ultra Class===<br />
Trainers reach this class after Great Class. They must be between 99th and ninth place to advance to Ultra Class. Unlike in the two previous classes, battles in Ultra Class are pre-scheduled, and each participant's opponent is decided for them. Battles in Ultra Class are usually broadcast worldwide, held in stadiums and other such venues, and have commentators apart from the evaluation of the Drone Rotom.<br />
<br />
Battles in Ultra Class follow the following rules:<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one to three Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
* Each challenger can only use one of the following techniques per match: [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Dynamax]].<br />
<br />
The class is represented by an [[Ultra Ball]].<br />
<br />
===Master Class===<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
The Master Class consists of the eight Trainers who are at the top of the world ranking. They are called '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight'') and are certified by the '''Pokémon Battle Commission''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・バトル・コミッション''' ''Pokémon Battle Commission''). They battle each other at the end of the season in a tournament where the winner becomes the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|王者|おうじゃ}}''' ''Monarch''). The finals are held in a Single Battle at the [[Wyndon Stadium]], where techniques like Dynamax and [[Gigantamax]] can be used.<br />
<br />
Outside the tournament, a member of the Masters Eight may request a battle against the Monarch, where the championship title is put into play. This battle follows the same style used in the championship finals. For an Ultra Class member to reach this rank, they need to win a pre-scheduled match against a Masters Eight member for their position.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Master Ball]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Ranking==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Profile of a registered Trainer]]<br />
The following is a list of named participants in the current World Coronation Series by ranking as of [[JN104]]:<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px<br />
|-<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Trainer<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Class<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Ranking<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Additional note<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|1}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from past season, Monarch.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|2}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{EF|Flint}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN107|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank increased off-screen between [[JN100]] and [[JN107]].<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank not revealed yet.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
<!--| [[Diantha]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank not revealed yet.--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Raihan]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN107|8}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank dropped off-screen prior to [[JN107]].<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|9}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Drasna]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|12↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Volkner]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|27↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Marnie]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN099|29↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Bea]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN086|30↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
<!--|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Paul]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|Unknown|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Kricketina Kylie|Kricketina]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great <br />
| {{color2|000|JN033|895↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN065|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Rinto]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN060|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Dozer]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN051|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN030|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Korrina}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|1,001↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Hayden]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN021|1,024↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Visquez]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN018|2,109↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lob]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN020|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|-<br />
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |<br />
|}<br />
↓ - ''Indicates an unspecified rank drop due to a loss.''<br />
<br />
====Masters Eight====<br />
[[File:Masters Eight Anime.png|thumb|250px|The Masters Eight]]<br />
This group consists of the eight best [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the world. It consists of Elite Trainers who have won other championships and competitions around the world.<br />
<br />
=====Previous season=====<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rank<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The ranking and progression system of the championship is similar to the operation of the {{gal|Battle Tower}} and [[Battle Stadium]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].<br />
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' profiles follow a visual pattern similar to that of [[Pokémon GO]].<br />
* {{Ash}}'s first battles in the Normal, Great, and Ultra Classes were all against {{type|Electric}} [[Type expert|users]].<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championship}}''<br />
|fi=Maailman Kruunajaissarja<br />
|fr=Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial<br />
|es=Serie Mundial de Coronación<br />
|it=Torneo Mondiale per l'Incoronazione<br />
|de=Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften<br />
|ko=포켓몬 월드 챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championship''<br />
|pl=Światowa Korona Bitew<br />
|pt_br=Campeonato da Coroação Mundial<br />
|ru=Кубок Коронаций<br />
|vi=Giải vô địch Pokémon Thế giới<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Championships]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes with World Coronation Series matches}}<br />
* {{cat|World Coronation Series participants}}<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Galar}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[de:Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften]]<br />
[[es:Serie Mundial de Coronación]]<br />
[[fr:Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial]]<br />
[[it:Torneo mondiale per l'incoronazione]]<br />
[[zh:宝可梦世界锦标赛（动画）]]</div>Panky..https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=World_Coronation_Series&diff=3511805World Coronation Series2022-04-22T10:27:30Z<p>Panky..: /* Master Class */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:World Coronation Series logo anime.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]<br />
The '''Pokémon World Coronation Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament. It is a competition held to determine the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}. It first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where the previous annual championship season ended. The current season started in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]''.<br />
<br />
==Registration==<br />
To compete in the tournament, participants must register themselves online first. The current season received more than 10,000 entrants.<br />
<br />
Each entrant generates a profile and a score according to the registration position.<br />
<br />
==Rules==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranks.png|thumb|250px|Ranks]]<br />
Trainers are divided into four classes based on their win/loss ratio. Each class is represented by a different type of [[Poké Ball]]:<br />
<br />
* '''Normal Class''' (ノーマルクラス ''Normal Class'')<br />
* '''Great Class''' (スーパークラス ''Super Class'')<br />
* '''Ultra Class''' (ハイパークラス ''Hyper Class'')<br />
* '''Master Class''' (マスタークラス ''Master Class'')<br />
<br />
The battles are all judged by the {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, which serves for each of them to increase their overall score. In the event of a draw, no change happens, regardless of the difference between the contestants' rankings. Trainers can only battle against other Trainers in the same class.<br />
<br />
On occasion, one-day events called '''Battle Festival Challenges''' (Japanese: '''バトルフェス''' ''Battle Festivals'') are held where many participants can gather to compete with each other at will. These events are held at stadiums and other such venues, and are open for the public to watch.<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Normal Class===<br />
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard used during World Coronation Series matches]]<br />
All first-time participants are automatically put into this class, regardless of any previous championships or statuses. The challenger must seek out opposing Trainers in nearby areas, and both must agree to battle.<br />
<br />
Battles in Normal Class follow the following rules.<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one or two Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a normal {{i|Poké Ball}}.<br />
<br />
===Great Class===<br />
[[File:Shalour City Battle Festival Challenge.png|thumb|250px|The venue of the [[Shalour City]] Battle Festival Challenge]]<br />
Trainers reach this class after Normal Class. They must be between 999th and 100th place to advance to Great Class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Normal Class.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Great Ball]].<br />
<br />
===Ultra Class===<br />
Trainers reach this class after Great Class. They must be between 99th and ninth place to advance to Ultra Class. Unlike in the two previous classes, battles in Ultra Class are pre-scheduled, and each participant's opponent is decided for them. Battles in Ultra Class are usually broadcast worldwide, held in stadiums and other such venues, and have commentators apart from the evaluation of the Drone Rotom.<br />
<br />
Battles in Ultra Class follow the following rules:<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one to three Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
* Each challenger can only use one of the following techniques per match: [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Dynamax]].<br />
<br />
The class is represented by an [[Ultra Ball]].<br />
<br />
===Master Class===<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
The Master Class consists of the eight Trainers who are at the top of the world ranking. They are called '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight'') and are certified by the '''Pokémon Battle Commission''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・バトル・コミッション''' ''Pokémon Battle Commission''). They battle each other at the end of the season in a tournament where the winner becomes the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|王者|おうじゃ}}''' ''Monarch''). The finals are held in a Single Battle at the [[Wyndon Stadium]], where techniques like Dynamax and [[Gigantamax]] can be used.<br />
<br />
Outside the tournament, a member of the Masters Eight may request a battle against the Monarch, where the championship title is put into play. This battle follows the same style used in the championship finals. For an Ultra Class member to reach this rank, they need to win a pre-scheduled match against a Masters Eight member for their position.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Master Ball]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Ranking==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Profile of a registered Trainer]]<br />
The following is a list of named participants in the current World Coronation Series by ranking as of [[JN104]]:<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px<br />
|-<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Trainer<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Class<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Ranking<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Additional note<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|1}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from past season, Monarch.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|2}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{EF|Flint}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN100|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank was 8 prior to [[JN107]].<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank not revealed yet.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
<!--| [[Diantha]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank not revealed yet.--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Raihan]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN100|8}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank dropped off-screen prior to [[JN107]].<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|9}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Drasna]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|12↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Volkner]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|27↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Marnie]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN099|29↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Bea]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN086|30↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
<!--|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Paul]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|Unknown|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Kricketina Kylie|Kricketina]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great <br />
| {{color2|000|JN033|895↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN065|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Rinto]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN060|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Dozer]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN051|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN030|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Korrina}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|1,001↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Hayden]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN021|1,024↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Visquez]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN018|2,109↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lob]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN020|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|-<br />
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |<br />
|}<br />
↓ - ''Indicates an unspecified rank drop due to a loss.''<br />
<br />
====Masters Eight====<br />
[[File:Masters Eight Anime.png|thumb|250px|The Masters Eight]]<br />
This group consists of the eight best [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the world. It consists of Elite Trainers who have won other championships and competitions around the world.<br />
<br />
=====Previous season=====<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rank<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The ranking and progression system of the championship is similar to the operation of the {{gal|Battle Tower}} and [[Battle Stadium]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].<br />
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' profiles follow a visual pattern similar to that of [[Pokémon GO]].<br />
* {{Ash}}'s first battles in the Normal, Great, and Ultra Classes were all against {{type|Electric}} [[Type expert|users]].<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championship}}''<br />
|fi=Maailman Kruunajaissarja<br />
|fr=Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial<br />
|es=Serie Mundial de Coronación<br />
|it=Torneo Mondiale per l'Incoronazione<br />
|de=Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften<br />
|ko=포켓몬 월드 챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championship''<br />
|pl=Światowa Korona Bitew<br />
|pt_br=Campeonato da Coroação Mundial<br />
|ru=Кубок Коронаций<br />
|vi=Giải vô địch Pokémon Thế giới<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Championships]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes with World Coronation Series matches}}<br />
* {{cat|World Coronation Series participants}}<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Galar}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[de:Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften]]<br />
[[es:Serie Mundial de Coronación]]<br />
[[fr:Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial]]<br />
[[it:Torneo mondiale per l'incoronazione]]<br />
[[zh:宝可梦世界锦标赛（动画）]]</div>Panky..https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=World_Coronation_Series&diff=3511801World Coronation Series2022-04-22T10:24:34Z<p>Panky..: /* Ranking */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:World Coronation Series logo anime.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]<br />
The '''Pokémon World Coronation Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament. It is a competition held to determine the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}. It first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where the previous annual championship season ended. The current season started in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]''.<br />
<br />
==Registration==<br />
To compete in the tournament, participants must register themselves online first. The current season received more than 10,000 entrants.<br />
<br />
Each entrant generates a profile and a score according to the registration position.<br />
<br />
==Rules==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranks.png|thumb|250px|Ranks]]<br />
Trainers are divided into four classes based on their win/loss ratio. Each class is represented by a different type of [[Poké Ball]]:<br />
<br />
* '''Normal Class''' (ノーマルクラス ''Normal Class'')<br />
* '''Great Class''' (スーパークラス ''Super Class'')<br />
* '''Ultra Class''' (ハイパークラス ''Hyper Class'')<br />
* '''Master Class''' (マスタークラス ''Master Class'')<br />
<br />
The battles are all judged by the {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, which serves for each of them to increase their overall score. In the event of a draw, no change happens, regardless of the difference between the contestants' rankings. Trainers can only battle against other Trainers in the same class.<br />
<br />
On occasion, one-day events called '''Battle Festival Challenges''' (Japanese: '''バトルフェス''' ''Battle Festivals'') are held where many participants can gather to compete with each other at will. These events are held at stadiums and other such venues, and are open for the public to watch.<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Normal Class===<br />
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard used during World Coronation Series matches]]<br />
All first-time participants are automatically put into this class, regardless of any previous championships or statuses. The challenger must seek out opposing Trainers in nearby areas, and both must agree to battle.<br />
<br />
Battles in Normal Class follow the following rules.<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one or two Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a normal {{i|Poké Ball}}.<br />
<br />
===Great Class===<br />
[[File:Shalour City Battle Festival Challenge.png|thumb|250px|The venue of the [[Shalour City]] Battle Festival Challenge]]<br />
Trainers reach this class after Normal Class. They must be between 999th and 100th place to advance to Great Class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Normal Class.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Great Ball]].<br />
<br />
===Ultra Class===<br />
Trainers reach this class after Great Class. They must be between 99th and ninth place to advance to Ultra Class. Unlike in the two previous classes, battles in Ultra Class are pre-scheduled, and each participant's opponent is decided for them. Battles in Ultra Class are usually broadcast worldwide, held in stadiums and other such venues, and have commentators apart from the evaluation of the Drone Rotom.<br />
<br />
Battles in Ultra Class follow the following rules:<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one to three Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
* Each challenger can only use one of the following techniques per match: [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Dynamax]].<br />
<br />
The class is represented by an [[Ultra Ball]].<br />
<br />
===Master Class===<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
The Master Class consists of the eight Trainers who are at the top of the world ranking. They are called '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight'') and are certified by the '''Pokémon Battle Commission''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・バトル・コミッション''' ''Pokémon Battle Commission''). They battle each other at the end of the season in a tournament where the winner becomes the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|王者|おうじゃ}}''' ''Monarch''). The finals are held in a Single Battle at the [[Wyndon Stadium]], where techniques like Dynamax and [[Gigantamax]] can be used.<br />
<br />
Outside the tournament, a member of the Masters Eight may request a battle against the Monarch, where the championship title is put into play. This battle follows the same style used in the championship finals.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Master Ball]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Ranking==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Profile of a registered Trainer]]<br />
The following is a list of named participants in the current World Coronation Series by ranking as of [[JN104]]:<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px<br />
|-<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Trainer<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Class<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Ranking<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Additional note<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|1}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from past season, Monarch.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|2}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{EF|Flint}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN100|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank was 8 prior to [[JN107]].<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank not revealed yet.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
<!--| [[Diantha]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank not revealed yet.--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Raihan]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN100|8}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank dropped off-screen prior to [[JN107]].<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|9}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Drasna]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|12↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Volkner]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|27↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Marnie]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN099|29↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Bea]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN086|30↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
<!--|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Paul]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|Unknown|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Kricketina Kylie|Kricketina]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great <br />
| {{color2|000|JN033|895↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN065|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Rinto]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN060|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Dozer]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN051|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN030|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Korrina}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|1,001↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Hayden]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN021|1,024↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Visquez]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN018|2,109↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lob]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN020|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|-<br />
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |<br />
|}<br />
↓ - ''Indicates an unspecified rank drop due to a loss.''<br />
<br />
====Masters Eight====<br />
[[File:Masters Eight Anime.png|thumb|250px|The Masters Eight]]<br />
This group consists of the eight best [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the world. It consists of Elite Trainers who have won other championships and competitions around the world.<br />
<br />
=====Previous season=====<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rank<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The ranking and progression system of the championship is similar to the operation of the {{gal|Battle Tower}} and [[Battle Stadium]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].<br />
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' profiles follow a visual pattern similar to that of [[Pokémon GO]].<br />
* {{Ash}}'s first battles in the Normal, Great, and Ultra Classes were all against {{type|Electric}} [[Type expert|users]].<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championship}}''<br />
|fi=Maailman Kruunajaissarja<br />
|fr=Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial<br />
|es=Serie Mundial de Coronación<br />
|it=Torneo Mondiale per l'Incoronazione<br />
|de=Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften<br />
|ko=포켓몬 월드 챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championship''<br />
|pl=Światowa Korona Bitew<br />
|pt_br=Campeonato da Coroação Mundial<br />
|ru=Кубок Коронаций<br />
|vi=Giải vô địch Pokémon Thế giới<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Championships]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes with World Coronation Series matches}}<br />
* {{cat|World Coronation Series participants}}<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Galar}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[de:Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften]]<br />
[[es:Serie Mundial de Coronación]]<br />
[[fr:Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial]]<br />
[[it:Torneo mondiale per l'incoronazione]]<br />
[[zh:宝可梦世界锦标赛（动画）]]</div>Panky..https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=World_Coronation_Series&diff=3503633World Coronation Series2022-04-02T16:58:21Z<p>Panky..: /* Master Class */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:World Coronation Series logo anime.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]<br />
The '''Pokémon World Coronation Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament. It is a competition held to determine the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}. It first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where the previous annual championship season ended. The current season started in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]''.<br />
<br />
==Registration==<br />
To compete in the tournament, participants must register themselves online first. The current season received more than 10,000 entrants.<br />
<br />
Each entrant generates a profile and a score according to the registration position.<br />
<br />
==Rules==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranks.png|thumb|250px|Ranks]]<br />
Trainers are divided into four classes based on their win/loss ratio. Each class is represented by a different type of [[Poké Ball]]:<br />
<br />
* '''Normal Class''' (ノーマルクラス ''Normal Class'')<br />
* '''Great Class''' (スーパークラス ''Super Class'')<br />
* '''Ultra Class''' (ハイパークラス ''Hyper Class'')<br />
* '''Master Class''' (マスタークラス ''Master Class'')<br />
<br />
The battles are all judged by the {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, which serves for each of them to increase their overall score. In the event of a draw, no change happens, regardless of the difference between the contestants' rankings. Trainers can only battle against other Trainers in the same class.<br />
<br />
On occasion, one-day events called '''Battle Festival Challenges''' (Japanese: '''バトルフェス''' ''Battle Festivals'') are held where many participants can gather to compete with each other at will. These events are held at stadiums and other such venues, and are open for the public to watch.<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Normal Class===<br />
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard used during World Coronation Series matches]]<br />
All first-time participants are automatically put into this class, regardless of any previous championships or statuses. The challenger must seek out opposing Trainers in nearby areas, and both must agree to battle.<br />
<br />
Battles in Normal Class follow the following rules.<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one or two Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a normal {{i|Poké Ball}}.<br />
<br />
===Great Class===<br />
[[File:Shalour City Battle Festival Challenge.png|thumb|250px|The venue of the [[Shalour City]] Battle Festival Challenge]]<br />
Trainers reach this class after Normal Class. They must be between 999th and 100th place to advance to Great Class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Normal Class.<br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Great Ball]].<br />
<br />
===Ultra Class===<br />
Trainers reach this class after Great Class. They must be between 99th and ninth place to advance to Ultra Class. Unlike in the two previous classes, battles in Ultra Class are pre-scheduled, and each participant's opponent is decided for them. Battles in Ultra Class are usually broadcast worldwide, held in stadiums and other such venues, and have commentators apart from the evaluation of the Drone Rotom.<br />
<br />
Battles in Ultra Class follow the following rules:<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one to three Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
* Each challenger can only use one of the following techniques per match: [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Dynamax]].<br />
<br />
The class is represented by an [[Ultra Ball]].<br />
<br />
===Master Class===<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
The Master Class consists of the eight Trainers who are at the top of the world ranking. They are called '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight'') and are certified by the '''Pokémon Battle Commission''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・バトル・コミッション''' ''Pokémon Battle Commission''). They battle each other at the end of the season in a tournament where the winner becomes the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|王者|おうじゃ}}''' ''Monarch''). The finals are held in a Single Battle at the [[Wyndon Stadium]], where techniques like Dynamax and [[Gigantamax]] can be used.<br />
<br />
Outside the tournament, a member of the Masters Eight may request a battle against the Monarch, where the championship title is put into play. This battle follows the same style used in the championship finals.<br />
<br />
<!--Unconfirmed but it's popular speculation that seems logical, somewhat backed by the new preview showing Ash heading to Hammerlocke (presumably to challenge Raihan.<br />
<br />
For a Hyper Class member to reach this rank, they need to challenge a Masters 8 member for their position and win the match.--><br />
<br />
The class is represented by a [[Master Ball]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Ranking==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Profile of a registered Trainer]]<br />
The following is a list of named participants in the current World Coronation Series by ranking as of [[JN104]]:<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px<br />
|-<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Trainer<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Class<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Ranking<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Additional note<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|1}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from past season, Monarch.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|2}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Raihan]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN100|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank was 7 prior to ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]''.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank not revealed yet.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
<!--| [[Diantha]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank not revealed yet.--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{EF|Flint}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN100|8}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|9}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Drasna]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|12↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Volkner]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|27↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Marnie]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN099|29↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Bea]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN086|30↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
<!--|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Paul]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|Unknown|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Kricketina Kylie|Kricketina]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great <br />
| {{color2|000|JN033|895↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN065|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Rinto]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN060|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Dozer]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN051|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN030|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Korrina}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|1,001↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Hayden]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN021|1,024↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Visquez]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN018|2,109↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lob]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN020|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|-<br />
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |<br />
|}<br />
↓ - ''Indicates an unspecified rank drop due to a loss.''<br />
<br />
====Masters Eight====<br />
[[File:Masters Eight Anime.png|thumb|250px|The Masters Eight]]<br />
This group consists of the eight best [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the world. It consists of Elite Trainers who have won other championships and competitions around the world.<br />
<br />
=====Previous season=====<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rank<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* The ranking and progression system of the championship is similar to the operation of the {{gal|Battle Tower}} and [[Battle Stadium]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].<br />
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' profiles follow a visual pattern similar to that of [[Pokémon GO]].<br />
* {{Ash}}'s first battles in the Normal, Great, and Ultra Classes were all against {{type|Electric}} [[Type expert|users]].<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}<br />
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championship}}''<br />
|fi=Maailman Kruunajaissarja<br />
|fr=Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial<br />
|es=Serie Mundial de Coronación<br />
|it=Torneo Mondiale per l'Incoronazione<br />
|de=Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften<br />
|ko=포켓몬 월드 챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championship''<br />
|pl=Światowa Korona Bitew<br />
|pt_br=Campeonato da Coroação Mundial<br />
|ru=Кубок Коронаций<br />
|vi=Giải vô địch Pokémon Thế giới<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[World Championships]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes with World Coronation Series matches}}<br />
* {{cat|World Coronation Series participants}}<br />
<br />
{{League}}<br><br />
{{anime competitions|Galar}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]<br />
<br />
[[de:Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften]]<br />
[[es:Serie Mundial de Coronación]]<br />
[[fr:Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial]]<br />
[[it:Torneo mondiale per l'incoronazione]]<br />
[[zh:宝可梦世界锦标赛（动画）]]</div>Panky..https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=World_Coronation_Series&diff=3502829World Coronation Series2022-04-01T14:02:49Z<p>Panky..: /* Ranking */ Cleaning redundancy: Not really necessary to indicate this imo since the Rank Tiers are already shown in an image above and it's easy to assume they were at least 999, and the arrow already indicates the unspecified rank drop.</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:World Coronation Series logo anime.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]<br />
The '''Pokémon World Coronation Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament. It is a competition held to determine the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}. It first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where the previous annual championship season ended. The current season started in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]''.<br />
<br />
==Registration==<br />
To compete in the tournament, participants must register themselves online first. The current season received more than 10,000 entrants.<br />
<br />
Each entrant generates a profile and a score according to the registration position.<br />
<br />
==Rules==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranks.png|thumb|250px|Ranks]]<br />
Trainers are divided into four classes based on their win/loss ratio. Each class is represented by a different type of [[Poké Ball]]:<br />
<br />
* '''Normal Class''' (ノーマルクラス ''Normal Class'')<br />
* '''Great Class''' (スーパークラス ''Super Class'')<br />
* '''Ultra Class''' (ハイパークラス ''Hyper Class'')<br />
* '''Master Class''' (マスタークラス ''Master Class'')<br />
<br />
The battles are all judged by the {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, which serves for each of them to increase their overall score. In the event of a draw, no change happens, regardless of the difference between the contestants' rankings. Trainers can only battle against other Trainers in the same class.<br />
<br />
On occasion, one-day events called '''Battle Festival Challenges''' (Japanese: '''バトルフェス''' ''Battle Festivals'') are held where many participants can gather to compete with each other at will. These events are held at stadiums and other such venues, and are open for the public to watch.<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Normal Class===<br />
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard used during World Coronation Series matches]]<br />
All first-time participants are automatically put into this class, regardless of any previous championships or statuses. The challenger must seek out opposing Trainers in nearby areas, and both must agree to battle.<br />
<br />
Battles in Normal Class follow the following rules.<br />
<br />
* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one or two Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
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The class is represented by a normal {{i|Poké Ball}}.<br />
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===Great Class===<br />
[[File:Shalour City Battle Festival Challenge.png|thumb|250px|The venue of the [[Shalour City]] Battle Festival Challenge]]<br />
Trainers reach this class after Normal Class. They must be between 999th and 100th place to advance to Great Class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Normal Class.<br />
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The class is represented by a [[Great Ball]].<br />
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===Ultra Class===<br />
Trainers reach this class after Great Class. They must be between 99th and ninth place to advance to Ultra Class. Unlike in the two previous classes, battles in Ultra Class are pre-scheduled, and each participant's opponent is decided for them. Battles in Ultra Class are usually broadcast worldwide, held in stadiums and other such venues, and have commentators apart from the evaluation of the Drone Rotom.<br />
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Battles in Ultra Class follow the following rules:<br />
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* Both challengers must be of the same class.<br />
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.<br />
* It consists of battles with one to three Pokémon for each Trainer.<br />
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.<br />
* Each challenger can only use one of the following techniques per match: [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Dynamax]].<br />
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The class is represented by an [[Ultra Ball]].<br />
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===Master Class===<br />
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
The Master Class consists of the eight Trainers who are at the top of the world ranking. They are called '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight'') and are certified by the '''Pokémon Battle Commission''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・バトル・コミッション''' ''Pokémon Battle Commission''). They battle each other at the end of the season in a tournament where the winner becomes the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|王者|おうじゃ}}''' ''Monarch''). The finals are held in a Single Battle at the [[Wyndon Stadium]], where techniques like Dynamax and [[Gigantamax]] can be used.<br />
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Outside the tournament, a member of the Masters Eight may request a battle against the Monarch, where the championship title is put into play. This battle follows the same style used in the championship finals.<br />
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The class is represented by a [[Master Ball]].<br />
{{-}}<br />
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==Ranking==<br />
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Profile of a registered Trainer]]<br />
The following is a list of named participants in the current World Coronation Series by ranking as of [[JN104]]:<br />
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{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px<br />
|-<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Trainer<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Class<br />
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Ranking<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Additional note<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|1}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from past season, Monarch.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN027|2}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Raihan]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN100|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank was 7 prior to ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]''.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Cynthia}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank not revealed yet.<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
<!--| [[Diantha]]<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank not revealed yet.--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{EF|Flint}}<br />
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master<br />
| {{color2|000|JN100|8}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{Ash}}<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|9}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Drasna]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN104|12↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Volkner]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN077|27↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Marnie]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN099|29↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Bea]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|JN086|30↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
<!--|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Paul]]<br />
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra<br />
| {{color2|000|Unknown|Unknown}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |--><br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Kricketina Kylie|Kricketina]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great <br />
| {{color2|000|JN033|895↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Iris}}<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN065|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Rinto]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN060|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Dozer]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN051|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]<br />
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great<br />
| {{color2|000|JN030|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{an|Korrina}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|1,001↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Hayden]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN021|1,024↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Visquez]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN018|2,109↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| [[Lob]]<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN025|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|- style="background: #FFF"<br />
| {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}<br />
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal<br />
| {{color2|000|JN020|Unknown↓}}<br />
| style="text-align: left;" |<br />
|-<br />
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |<br />
|}<br />
↓ - ''Indicates an unspecified rank drop due to a loss.''<br />
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====Masters Eight====<br />
[[File:Masters Eight Anime.png|thumb|250px|The Masters Eight]]<br />
This group consists of the eight best [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the world. It consists of Elite Trainers who have won other championships and competitions around the world.<br />
<br />
=====Previous season=====<br />
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}<br />
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rank<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{an|Leon}}<br />
| [[JN012|Winner]]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lance]]<br />
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
* The ranking and progression system of the championship is similar to the operation of the {{gal|Battle Tower}} and [[Battle Stadium]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].<br />
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' profiles follow a visual pattern similar to that of [[Pokémon GO]].<br />
* {{Ash}}'s first battles in the Normal, Great, and Ultra Classes were all against {{type|Electric}} [[Type expert|users]].<br />
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==In other languages==<br />
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|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championship}}''<br />
|fi=Maailman Kruunajaissarja<br />
|fr=Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial<br />
|es=Serie Mundial de Coronación<br />
|it=Torneo Mondiale per l'Incoronazione<br />
|de=Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften<br />
|ko=포켓몬 월드 챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championship''<br />
|pl=Światowa Korona Bitew<br />
|pt_br=Campeonato da Coroação Mundial<br />
|ru=Кубок Коронаций<br />
|vi=Giải vô địch Pokémon Thế giới<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[World Championships]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes with World Coronation Series matches}}<br />
* {{cat|World Coronation Series participants}}<br />
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{{League}}<br><br />
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