Ash and his friends meet Mairin for the first time.
Ash and Alain prepare to start their Full Battle in the finals.
Ash meets Lysandre for the first time.
Tierno, Trevor, and Shauna are seen eating Magikarp-themed taiyaki in this episode, which are similar to the one Ash was seen eating in Fire Pokémon Big Race! (1997).
Ash and his friends learn about Bond Phenomenon from Professor Sycamore.