: 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.
: 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 Pokemon: Mezase Pokemon Master Episode 10
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 : Ash uses his Swellow (a possible callback