Ash and friends finally arrive in Driftveil City. But since Clay refuses to accept Ash’s challenge, the trio visit the market and get involved in a superhero’s battle with his enemy.
- Affectionate Parody: Accelguard is one for Kamen Rider, with his enemy being a Harmless Villain take on Dr. Shinigami.
- Clark Kenting: Ash fails to figure out that Charles is Accelguard, despite both being accompanied by an Accelgor.
- Cliffhanger: Team Rocket has destroyed the Wind Shrine.
- Expy: Team Cryogonal are a spoof of Shocker, in keeping with the Rider parody.
- Going for the Big Scoop: Charles’ girlfriend Linda.
- Irony: The leader of Team Cryogonal finds Cryogonal too scary to capture, so his only Pokémon is Vanillish.
- Landmarking the Hidden Base: Team Cryogonal’s hideout is the Cold Storage.
- Poke the Poodle: Team Cryogonal’s master plan? Take over Unova’s frozen goods.
- Team Rocket Wins: The first phase of their plan to capture the Kami trio succeeds without a hitch.
