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* It has been theorized that when one becomes a [[Pokémon Champion]] of a regional [[Pokémon League]], one attains the title of Pokémon Master.
* It has been theorized that when one becomes a [[Pokémon Champion]] of a regional [[Pokémon League]], one attains the title of Pokémon Master.
** This theory is supported by Lance calling the player a Pokémon Master upon his defeat in {{5v2|Red|Blue|Yellow|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, before revealing that the player must first face {{ga|Blue}} becoming Champion.
** This theory is supported by Lance calling the player a Pokémon Master upon his defeat in {{5v2|Red|Blue|Yellow|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, before revealing that the player must first face {{ga|Blue}} becoming Champion.
** It was believed to be supported by Masamitsu Hidaka in his 2008 interview with the webmaster of [[PokéBeach]], stating that if Ash wins a League, the show is over. But it's actually a misconception. In the actual interview, Hidaka only stated that if Ash becomes Pokémon Master, it would be the last episode of the show. He never mentioned anything about winning a Pokémon League.
** It is implied in the dub of ''[[DP191|Memories Are Made Of Bliss!]]'' that this is the case. However, the Japanese version explicitly states that it is only one step to being a Pokémon Master.
** It is implied in the dub of ''[[DP191|Memories Are Made Of Bliss!]]'' that this is the case. However, the Japanese version explicitly states that it is only one step to being a Pokémon Master.
** However, Ash won the [[Orange League]] and the [[Alola League]] and still does not consider himself a Pokémon Master.
** However, Ash won the [[Orange League]] and the [[Alola League]] and still does not consider himself a Pokémon Master.
* In a 2008 interview with the webmaster of [[PokéBeach]], Masamitsu Hidaka stated that if Ash becomes Pokémon Master, it would be the last episode of the show.<ref>[https://www.pokebeach.com/2008/07/second-pokemon-interview-with-masamitsu-hidaka-many-interesting-points PokéBeach]: Second Interview with Masamitsu Hidaka – Many Interesting Points!</ref>
* It has been theorized that, in the context of the {{pkmn|anime}}, Pokémon Masters are the members of the [[Elite Four]].
* It has been theorized that, in the context of the {{pkmn|anime}}, Pokémon Masters are the members of the [[Elite Four]].
** This theory is supported by the book [[Extreme Pokémon: The Guide for the Ultimate Fan]] calling [[Lorelei|Prima]] a Pokémon Master.
** This theory is supported by the book [[Extreme Pokémon: The Guide for the Ultimate Fan]] calling [[Lorelei|Prima]] a Pokémon Master.

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