"This approach may be lacking in compassion. But Kyurem, I'll use the power of science to draw out the depths of your true power."
—Plasma Scientist Colress
How they were able to trap Kyurem is a mystery.
Drayden and the Shadow Triad do battle in Opelucid City, but Team Plasma has a devastating weapon: they have trapped the Legendary Pokémon Kyurem and are using it to power the Kyurem Cannon, a weapon that freezes Opelucid City.
This episode contains examples of the following tropes:
- Continuity Cavalcade: This episode takes place during Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
- Downer Ending: Adhering to the Black 2/White 2 story, Team Plasma are successful in obtaining the DNA Splicers while freezing Opelucid City in the process.
- Powered by a Forsaken Child: Team Plasma have trapped Kyurem to harness its power.
- Team Rocket Wins: Team Plasma are able to retrieve the DNA Splicers they were looking for once Opelucid City is frozen over.
