The following tropes are associated with this episode:
The Ace: Crimson and Azure were the two most skilled combatants during the Hustle with a disguised Officer Jenny also being right up there on their skill level.
Cheaters Never Prosper: In a sense. Team Rocket go out their way to rig Ash and his friend's chances of making it through the Hustle. They would be successful while Brock and a bunch of other trainers were knocked out of the competition.
Laser-Guided Karma: Crimson and Azure are defeated and arrested for their actions in this episode.
Oh, Crap!: Team Rocket had this expression upon Ash and his friends wanting to compete in the Hustle as well (considering Team Rocket is using it as a disguise to recruit future Team Rocket members).
Those Two Bad Guys: Crimson and Azure serve as the two villainous character-of-the-days of this episode. Like with Team Rocket, the aim to steal everyone's Pokemon and nearly succeeded in doing so.
