At first, Barbara does Max's usual job of dragging Brock's ear in this episode, while Max does it himself later on.
Max states that Facade will increase in power if Pikachu uses Volt Tackle again. However, since Milotic was already paralyzed, it wouldn't matter.
Ash battles Pike Queen Lucy and wins, earning the Luck Symbol.
Ash learns that the next Battle Frontier facility, the Battle Palace, is on Metallica Island near Seafoam Islands.