In Ash's flashback of Charizard, he was shown battling Noland's Articuno in his original series clothing instead of his outfit for Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire. Also, it shows Charizard using Dragon Breath on Harrison's Blaziken, when he hadn't learned that move at that point.
This episode marks the first time Charizard has lost a battle since To the End of the Full Battle! Each One's Way!! (2002), when he lost to Harrison's Blaziken.
Scott is revealed to own the Battle Frontier.
Ash meets Brandon again, and is allowed to have a rematch with him.
Ash and Brandon begin their rematch.