The appearance of Latias in this episode may be a reference to Pokémon SoulSilver, in which Latias appears in Pewter City when the event involving the Enigma Stone is activated.
Forrest is revealed to own a Rhyperior.
Brock's Sudowoodo is confirmed to be male in this episode.
Although the move has existed since Generation I, this episode marks the first time that Minimize is used in the anime.
The events of this episode may be concurrent with Hikari - Setting Off on a New Journey! (2011) and Iris and Kibago!/To the Isshu Region! Zekrom's Shadow! (2010).