: The return of the "Master Fisherman" and Team Rocket's interactions—specifically Bewear's predictable yet funny interruptions—provided comic relief.
: Some reviewers felt the episode leaned too heavily into "Lillie favoritism," making her the "superstar" at the expense of other characters like Kiawe, who some felt had more impressive stunts. Pokemon Sun and Moon (Dub) Episode 60
: Fans appreciated seeing development for Lillie that wasn't present in the original Pokémon Sun and Moon video games. : The return of the "Master Fisherman" and
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The episode follows Ash and his classmates as they visit .
: Much of the episode focuses on Lillie and her partner, Snowy (Alolan Vulpix). Lillie works to overcome her fear of heights while training for the competition.
: Some viewers found the animation "lazy" in certain sections and noted that the plot felt formulaic compared to more high-stakes episodes in the series.