Starting with this episode, Madeleine Blaustein begins voicing Meowth in the English dub and remains in that role until the end of the eighth season, along with the rest of the main voice cast from 4Kids.
Brock's eyes open up after being hit by Charmander's Flamethrower.
This episode marks the first time Psyduck jumps out of Misty's Poké Ball when she attempts to summon another Pokémon.
Misty's Psyduck battles for the first time and is revealed to know Tail Whip, Scratch, Disable, and Confusion.
Ash challenges Koga to a Gym battle, but the battle is interrupted by Team Rocket. They continue the match after the interruption and Ash wins, earning a Soul Badge.