This article is about an episode of the Pokémon animated series that has not been dubbed into English. As such, its coverage may contain romanized Japanese names, rather than dub names.
Like the previous episode, there was no Dare Da? segment in the initial airing of the episode, instead having the series logo on the screen before and after the commercial break.
The scene where Meowth throws a rock at a Spearow is similar to the scene where Ash throws a rock at a Spearow in that episode. Meowth and Pikachu are then chased by a flock of Spearow like Ash and Pikachu in the first episode.
A Rattata steals food from Ash's backpack, just like a Ratatta did in that episode.
Ash and Pikachu are about to fall in a river before being saved by Latias. In Pokémon - I Choose You!, they fall into a river while being chased by the flock of Spearow.
The scene where Pikachu hands the fruit over to Meowth is similar to the scenes in Bound for Trouble and A Scare to Remember! where they share an apple.
This episode features the following flashbacks of Ash and Pikachu:
Ash receiving Pikachu from Professor Oak and Ash and Pikachu being chased by a flock of Spearow in Pokémon - I Choose You!.
When Meowth threw the rock at the Spearow and it called its friends, eight of them showed up to the left and 13 showed up to the right. However, when they all came together, three extra Spearow were added. But when Ash and his friends meets the Spearow, only seven of its friends was shown.
When Pikachu climbs up the tree to retrieve Ash's hat, twelve Venipede can be seen on the tree. However, when Pikachu descends down and Meowth sneezes, only nine Venipede can be seen.
After Team Rocket retrieved Meowth, you can see that the hot air balloon they're on does not have a burner or even a hole under the balloon.
