This is the third time that one of Ash's Pokémon has evolved against Paul, with Chimchar evolving into Monferno. The first two were Turtwig evolving into Grotle, and Staravia evolving into Staraptor.
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Ash's Chimchar evolves into Monferno and learns Mach Punch.
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This is the 600th episode of the anime, if Rougela's Christmas (1998) and Iwark as a Bivouac (1998) are counted.
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This is the first episode where Ash loses a Full Battle and his opponent has more than one Pokémon remaining on their team. In this case, Paul had four Pokémon remaining at the end of the battle.
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All three of the Pokémon Ash used in his battle against Fantina in Yosuga Gym Match! Vs Melissa!! (2008) used Counter Shield in this episode.
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