It is revealed that a Ponyta's flames only burn if the Pokémon doesn't trust the trainer.
Jessie's Arbok is revealed to know Poison Sting and Glare.
The Laramie family's name may be a reference to the Fort Laramie Historical Site. The name is unchanged from the Japanese version of the episode.
American Title: "The Flame Pokemon-athon".
In the Japanese version, Lara never states that she is related to the Laramie family.