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The Masters Eight is the ultimate tournament in thePokémonuniverse , pitting the eight top trainers against one another to observe out who will be crowned the absolute earthly concern champion . Needless to say , these are some of the most impressive trainer ever seen in the anime , and they ’re here to prove they deserve the form of address of groovy .
Earning an invitation to the Masters Eight is a problematical task , even for Champions . The larger World Coronation Series tournamentdetermines who gets to participate in the Masters Eight , signify that interested trainers must battle and increase their rank for month leading up to the tourney . contender include Champions , Gym Leaders , Elite Four members , and other high - tier trainers who are using their absolute good squad , meaning it can be fantastically harsh competition even to give moderately high ranks . Those who are ranked one through eight at the time of the tournament are those who compete , all to find out who ’s strongest .
8Iris' Dragon-types Round Out the Masters Eight
First Appearance: Pokémon Black and White, “In the Shadow of Zekrom!”
Iris is one of Ash ’s former companionswho really hit the training hard after take off ways with him . Iris went on to become the admirer of the Unova region , much like her picture secret plan counterpart . A exploiter of principally Dragon - type Pokémon , Iris is one of the youngest rival in the Masters Eight , alongside Ash . In the initial seeding of the tournament , Iris was ranked # 7 , just ahead of Ash . That gave her the unfortunate luck of being up against the legendary Cynthia in the first rhythm , which she woefully lost .
Iris may be ranked lowest , but she ’s still new and has a tremendous amount of potentiality as a trainer , something that Drayden saw in her all along . There ’s a solid luck that Iris could actually make headway the Masters Eight in a few years , as she hit more experience and becomes a seasoned trainer .
7Alain Regained Mastery of Mega Evolution
First Appearance: Pokémon, Mega Evolution Special I
Alain was a character introduced in theXYera , as both a contender to Ash and a principal character of his own serial publication of specials , the Mega Evolution special . He terminate up being Ash ’s concluding opponent in the final round of the Kalos League , overcome Ash and securing himself the master ’s prize . Despite this , Alain is n’t the Champion of the Kalos region , and is the only member of the Masters Eight who is n’t a Champion . That ’s rather telling in its own right wing , but Alain has also become a master of Mega Evolution , making him a toughened opponent .
Alain was seeded at social rank # 6 in the initial rankings , and run low up against the undefeated Leon in the first round , so he was facing an acclivitous battle all along . Alas , Alain predictably mislay , but buff were thrilled to see him again irrespective .
6Steven Stone Represented the Hoenn Region Proudly
First Appearance: Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, “A Hole Lotta Trouble”
Steven Stone is the Champion of the Hoenn realm , and the possessor of a uncommon Shiny Metagross , his touch Pokémon . Stevenappeared prominently in theMega Evolutionspecialsalongside Alain as a research worker of Mega Evolution , something he ’s quite competent with . He primarily utilize sword - type Pokémon , but is screw to own other case as well . Steven first met Ash long before he was Champion of the region , but the two have never had a actual battle — at least until their Masters Eight face off in the first round .
Having courageously faced off with Legendary Pokémon on a violent disorder , Steven has easily shew himself an exceptionally skilled trainer , even under difficult circumstances . Steven was initially seeded at rank # 3 , placing him near the top even within the already sole Masters Eight . However , he loses to Ash in the first round , which does harm his position a turn .
5Lance Has Nearly Won the Masters Eight Before
First Appearance: Pokémon Gold and Silver, “Talkin' ‘Bout an Evolution”
Lance is Champion of the Johto League , and has perhaps the longest history with Ash of any other appendage of the Masters Eight . Lance met Ash during a Team Rocket operation where he was undercover , and ended up capturing a Red Gyarados , which would become his signature tune Pokémon . spear works for a group have intercourse as the “ Pokémon G - Men,”taking dangerous assignments to keep sinewy Pokémon from light into the wrong hand . fishgig is also the only one , besides Leon , who is known to have take part in the Masters Eight before , having lost to Leon in the final rung .
Lance was seeded at # 4 this sentence around , and went up against Diantha in the first round , at long last fall back out to her and getting knock out of the tourney . He did n’t get much focus during the Masters Eight , unfortunately , but it ’s still assure to know that Lance continues ranking among the most powerful trainers out there .
4Diantha is the Kalos Region’s True Champion
First Appearance: Pokémon XY, “The Bonds of Evolution!”
Diantha is the Kalos region ’s title-holder , and on top of that , is also a well - known actress . She ’s known for her sense of style , and is passing close to her Gardevoir , which act as her signature Pokémon . Her bond is so secure , in fact , that Diantha is able-bodied to express guild to Gardevoir with as little as a look , give her no pauperization to come out verbal commands . Diantha worked alongside Alain , Ash , and the Kalos Gym Leaders to overcome Team Flare , allow for vital aid in thwarting their plan to decimate the part .
Diantha was seed at rank # 5 ab initio ; she defeated Lance in the first round , but run on to lose to Leon in the semi - final examination , with Leon only using three of his Pokémon to defeat all six of hers . Despite that lopsided personnel casualty , though , Diantha is a force to be reckoned with , and should n’t be underestimated .
3Cynthia is the Pride of the Sinnoh Region
First Appearance: Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, “Top-Down Training!”
Cynthia is the Sinnoh part ’s Champion and a long - clock time friend and wise man of Ash . Cynthia ’s signature Pokémon is her Garchomp , which is capable of Mega Evolution , and it was originally her starter Pokémon as a child . Cynthia is splendid at seeing the potential in young trainers , explain why she have an interest in Ash so quickly . She ’s also helped out in many other scenarios , battling Team Galactic and stomping out their remnants . Cynthia is renowned across the Pokémon universe for her acquisition as a trainer , and the Masters Eight was the gross opportunity to show that off .
Cynthia was ab initio seeded at # 3 , putting her up against Iris in the first round of golf , whom she defeated , and thenAsh in the 2nd round , to whom she ultimately lose after a long and difficult battle . Cynthia ’s carrying into action against Ash hand her a act of an edge against Diantha , insure her stain as the third - impregnable trainer in the world .
2Leon Was Absolutely Undefeated–Until Ash
First Appearance: Pokémon Journeys, “Flash of the Titans!”
The “ undefeated ” Leon was the previous Monarch of the World Coronation serial publication and last twelvemonth ’s winner of the Masters Eight . Champion of the Galar part , Leon defeated Lance in the final round , securing himself the deed of Monarch until the whole process start over again . Leon is love for his Charizard , which is itself undefeated , and is capable of Gigantamaxing , making it a material power plant . Leon ’s team is extremely diverse , strike a number of different types with piddling in the way of overlap . Ash latched onto Leon as a rival , and the two had some crazy experiences together , such as battling and capturing Eternatus .
Ash and Leon battled it out inthe final round of the Masters Eightin a brutal fight that lasted several episode . It eventually all come down to Leon ’s Charizard vs. Ash ’s Pikachu , and through sheer decision , Pikachu emerged victorious , just just survive Charizard and taking the crown for Ash .
1Ash Ketchum is the Indisputable Top Trainer
First Appearance: Pokémon the Original Series, “Pokémon–I Choose You!”
Ash Ketchum is , of course , the protagonist of the series . A trainer from Pallet Town , Ash competed in many regional tournaments , coming increasingly close to the booty , before eventually come through it all in the new - mold Alola League . Ash became a enquiry fellow for Professor Cerise , and soon found out about the World Coronation Series , kicking off his quest to become the world ’s best flight simulator . Ash measured himself against the likes of Leon , really pushing himself to be the good he can be . He ’s had dozens of encounters with Legendary Pokémon , and he and Pikachu have one of the closest relationship a trainer and Pokémon can have .
Ash in spades had his work cut out for him in the Masters Eight . Initially seed at # 8 , Ash was up against Steven Stone first , follow by Cynthia . Then , once make it past those two , he had to face down against the still - undefeated Leon . It was an fantastically unaired equal , but Ash and Pikachu advance it all in the end , taking the crown and ending Leon ’s bring home the bacon streak . Having defeated the undisputed creation champion , there can be no incertitude thatAsh is the strongest flight simulator in the Masters Eight , andPokémon ’s populace as a whole .
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