Serena has a Double Battle against Aria, but the battle is interrupted when Aria gets called away.
Although it doesn't occur onscreen, Clemont mentions that Sawyer's Treecko used Razor Leaf during their Gym battle, a move Treecko is unable to learn. In the dub, this was corrected to Mega Drain.
Team Rocket does not blast off, recite their motto, or even attempt to capture Pikachu or other Pokémon in this episode.
Clemont meets a Trainer named Sawyer, whom he defeats in a Gym battle.
Aria's Braixen is revealed to have evolved into Delphox. She is also revealed to own an Aromatisse.