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Meet Lucas Ayala, Pokemon Master

He's the very best, like no-one ever was. When Queens, NY third-grader Lucas Ayala was informed that his school was banning Pokémon cards, he penned a convincing letter. Now, the school's lifting the ban and may incorporate Pokémon cards into its math classes. He should totally be in the Elite Four.