I've been on TV tropes, and have discovered an awesome theory about Ash becoming a pokemon master. Here, I've copied and pasted it:
How many times do we hear him go on a lengthy speech about how his Pokemon are his friends? How many times does he release one of his Pokemon into the wild as soon as they reach a level of understanding with him? And isn't it clear by now that he is more interested in becoming accomplished through winning badges than being considered the best?
There's a reason for this. It's all part of an ingenious plan that he may not even realize yet. He only releases Pokemon once they have proven their strength and respect him. They will reintegrate themselves into the wild. Due to their effective upbringing, they will become leaders among their kind. And they will spread the word of his name.
His tendency to get personally involved with practically every legendary in existence won't hurt, either.
Now consider the situation a few decades from now. Ash's name will be known far and wide among the Pokemon. Stories of Ash will be told to the newly hatched. Every Pokemon worth their salt will respect him. And if he ever comes around, they will do everything in their power to gain his favor.
In other words, all Pokemon will essentially be at his call. Without Pokeballs. Without drawing circles around them. When he speaks, the Pokemon will obey. All Pokemon. And that is what being a Pokemon Master truly means.
SQUEE!!! i will kill you all later!!! lol
I know. It is also insanely awesome.
Yes lol
SQUEE!!! i will kill you all later!!! lol
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...had to...
Arrrgggghhh it broke...
Ah, I saw you working on that.
I SEE WUT U DID THAR!
SQUEE!!! i will kill you all later!!! lol
Just found a statue of me in Oblivion...
"The Savior of Bruma. Singlehandedly fought off the hordes of Oblivion, entered their Great Gate and cast down the dread Siege Machine in ruin. Erected by the Grateful Citizens of Bruma, 3E 433"
... and I thought it was because I had a lightsaber...
Yes, I believe that IS the Oblivion I saw in the video gaame book in the library!
SQUEE!!! i will kill you all later!!! lol