Team Galactic escapes with the Spear Key again.
The way Carnivine learned Vine Whip is somewhat similar to how Arbok and Weezing evolved.
This episode marks the second time in the anime that one of Team Rocket's Pokémon is seen learning a new move. The first time was with James's Cacnea in Natane and Sabonea! Farewell to Whom!? (2007).
Ash and his friends stops Team Galactic's Iron Island operation.
Team Galactic learns that Spear Pillar is located somewhere on Mt. Coronet.