After Liko is protected by her pendant, she and Roy battle Amethio together, but his Soublades easily overpowers Nyahoja and Hogator. As Liko rushes to protect Nyahoja, Roy's Poké Ball resonates with her pendant and unleashes a black Rayquaza that sends the Explorers into retreat before flying away. Inspired by the adventure he has had, Roy catches Hogator and gains his grandfather's permission to explore the world with the Rising Volteccers to catch Rayquaza. Meanwhile, the Explorers' leader, Gibeon, removes Amethio from his mission in favor of his teammate Spinel, leaving Amethio to pursue Rayquaza to determine its connection to the pendant.

Food is mysteriously running low, prompting the crew to stop and shop. Meanwhile, Liko aims to get near Dot... never imagining just how close they'll be.