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>Red's Hat
>Group Leader Ash, not Comic Relief Ash
>Already at Sinnoh League Competence, and this is just Badge 2
>'I want to win the league ~this~ time' - said multiple times
>knows and utilizes each Pokemon's unique strengths, in conjunction with team work, to overcome everyday obstacles
>Red's Hat
>regained his knowledge of previously met Pokemon as well as their typings
>the fact that Ash has no rival is indication that he has nothing left to overcome. At the peak of his growth, his only hurdle now is ultimate league victory
>already a local hero in Kalos thanks to his daring exploits at Prism Tower, this sets the groundwork for his big finish where everyone will already know and root for his victory - he will be the league favorite
>continual hype of the Champion's League, further spurred on by the retconning of the idea that winning a league makes you a Pokemon Master, now reduced to it being a mere stepping stone
>the writer's already know how badly they fucked up with Tobias and Cameron
>already has his eyes set on becoming Grand Duke; this is how he will train for the league, by continually pummeling every other Grand Duke/Duchess
>Serena's existence heavily implies Ash will win because it is a well known fact that any love interest inevitably peaks as soon as the protagonist reaches their goal.
>Pikachu is already top tier in power. Confirmed when Grant said how surprised he was when his Tyrunt was beaten by a not very effective Thunderbolt
>Red's Hat
It's going to happen. This is the face of someone who has his eyes set on absolute victory. His win is essentially preordained.
