Phobos' forces uncover an Ancient Artifact that will enable them to track down his sister, to the detriment of the heroes.
- For Want Of A Nail: Having kept Cedric's bookstore under surveillance ever since the discovery of the inversion point there, Section 13 not only discovers who "Rick Hoffman" really is, but also that Elyon is the missing heir (when she shows up to take the Star), things that weren't learned by the heroes in canon until later.
- Ironic Echo: When Blunk foils the Guardians and Jade's first attempt to give him a bath, Cornelia remarks that he's more slippery than Jade. The latter replies "And that's saying something." Jade herself later admits that Blunk is more slippery than her, so Cornelia gives the same reply.
- Loophole Abuse: Uncle is able to create a stun spell to use against Wong despite the Star of Threbe rendering the Guardians powerless because it was made after the Star was activated, and since its purpose is to defeat the evil wizard, not stop Elyon from returning to Meridian.
- The Starscream: It's confirmed that Wong is plotting against Phobos, when he mentally gloats to himself that soon everyone will be bowing to him, not the prince.
- A Storm Is Coming: Daolon Wong lampshades this trope by commenting that thunderclouds that don't rain, like the ones he and Phobos are observing, are often portrayed as an omen of a growing darkness — right before Cedric informs Phobos that Elyon has taken the Star of Threbe, confirming her to be Phobos' sister.
- This Is No Time to Panic: The Guardians and Jade have this exchange when the Star of Threbe depowers the Talismans and the Guardians themselves:Will: Okay, okay, let's not panic. Let's not panic!Jade: Not panic?! Your powers aren't working, and the Talismans are suddenly duds! I'd say it's a pretty good time to panic!Cornelia: But why don't we have a panic attack after we change back to normal?Will: (brandishes the Heart) Change back! (nothing happens) Bad day.
- Too Much Information: When Jade says that she still gets nightmares about Shendu's toe jam, the Guardians cringe in disgust as Irma sarcastically thanks her for the image.
