The following tropes are associated with this episode:
Elemental Punch: The normally psychic-focused Mr. Mime's training allows it to use Thunder Punch and Ice Punch as well. Buizel puts effort into learning the latter.
Expy: Clayton's role is meant to evoke the Move Tutors that were added in Pokémon Platinum to expand the player's Pokémon's movesets in exchange for shards.
Portmanteau: Clayton's most notable quirk is his insistence on giving combined abbreviation nicknames to everyone. The most frequently used example is Ashbui, referring to Ash and his Buizel.
