Based on a sighting of a black Rayquaza obtained by Dot, the Rising Volteckers arrive in the Wild Area of the Galar region. However, the information turns out to be false... Seeing Dot's frustration, Rico suggests they make curry together, and they decide to take a break in the Wild Area. Meanwhile, at the Explorers headquarters, the executives are all gathered together...

Based on Tepen's information, Rico, Roy, Freed, and Olio head to a Poké Ball factory in the Galar region. The factory is run by Karna, a Poké Ball craftsman who is interested in rare Poké Balls! Olio and Karna, being fellow craftsmen, hit it off, but then Karna makes a certain proposal...!?