: The hunter uses a specialized device to turn Pokémon into stone, a technique reminiscent of Hunter J from the Diamond and Pearl series.
This episode is highly regarded by fans for officially canonizing the fifth Pokémon movie within the main series timeline. Pokemon: Mezase Pokemon Master Episode 10
: The trio's dynamic is fully on display, including a scene of Brock preparing a traditional meal for the group, evoking nostalgia for the original series. : The hunter uses a specialized device to
: In the closing moments, Bianca (or potentially Latias in her human disguise) is seen on a swing as the movie's theme song plays in the background. : In the closing moments, Bianca (or potentially
: Ash uses his Swellow (a possible callback to his battle against Tobias) to engage in an aerial battle against the hunter's Steelix and Salamence.
The penultimate episode of Ash Ketchum's original journey, (Japanese title: Satoshi to Ratiosu! ), serves as a major emotional bridge connecting the television series to the 2002 film Pokémon Heroes: Latios and Latias . Plot Summary
: Initially hostile toward humans due to its injuries, Latios eventually trusts Ash after seeing his selfless bravery and willingness to protect Pokémon at all costs. Together, they defeat the hunter and destroy the petrification device. Major Callbacks and Canonization