This episode marks the first time that Alain's Charizard is shown not wearing its Charizardite X, and also the first time outside of flashbacks that Alain is shown not wearing his Mega Ring.
This is the final episode of the XY series to feature a character-of-the-day.
Professor Sycamore asks Alain to become his assistant again.
Ash reveals that he is planning to head back to Pallet Town.
Team Rocket plans to return to the Team Rocket HQ once the Lumiose Airport reopens.