Catch Wild Water Pokémon!

As you all already know...

At the beginning of the year, Hoopa let a bunch of wild Pokémon loose on Pasio.

Most have been caught, but we still haven't found all those that ran into the ocean.

As you can see, the troublemaker feels bad about what they did.

And according to N, even Hoopa didn't expect this to happen. It was an accident.

I hate to drag you all into this sad state of affairs...

but I'd like to ask your help cleaning up this mess!

We need to fish up all the Pokémon that went underwater!

Rest assured, you'll be rewarded. I'll spare no expense!

Sounds interesting, huh?

I've got an idea. Why don't we hold a fishing competition to gain more volunteers?

We could set aside a special prize...

and give it to whoever reels in the biggest Pokémon. It'd be exciting!

Hmm... That IS a good idea. We need as many participants as possible.

A fishing competition!

This is our chance to catch something big!

You can use Apricorns and tumblestone as crafting materials.

And...ta-da! You've got yourself a Poké Ball!

Wow!

Amazeballs! Handcrafted Poké Balls, huh? What a fantastic idea!

OK! Let's get the ball rolling and craft some more!

Thanks for the help, you two!

Handcrafting Poké Balls is tough...

But I'm glad I gave it a try! It was so much fun!

Glad to hear!

It really was worth holding a crafting workshop!

By the way...

About that headgear you're wearing...

Ahahaha! You're on the ball! This isn't just any Poké Ball!

It's part of a sygna suit for me and my Electrode here!

Oh, sygna suits! I've heard about those!

But that Electrode looks different from the ones I've seen.

Ah, that's because this Electrode came from the Hisui region.

I usually wouldn't have met a Pokémon like this...

But when I got caught in a space-time distortion, these two helped me catch it!

Then one day, once our friendship was unmistaka-ball...

a sygna suit designer gave me this outfit!

I see.

I've gotta give it to the pros, they're on a whole nother level!

Oh, do you know much about fashion?

Yup!

I'm an apprentice of the one and only Valerie! She's a fashion designer AND a Kalos Gym Leader!

I'm still in training, though, so I've a long ways to go.

Unlike everyone else, I kind of joined her Gym on a whim.

What do you mean, "everyone else"?

Valerie has other apprentices, you see.

A lot of the time, I feel like I don't measure up to them when it comes to designing and Pokémon battling.

I still have a lot to learn about both fashion and Pokémon battles if I want to be amazing like Lady Valerie.

Ah, to be young and have dreams...

Then how about this? You could get yourself a sygna suit like I did!

It might give you some ideas for your own designs!

I see! That might just do the trick!

I've actually been thinking of making an outfit like a sygna suit myself!

Hmm... When a designer likes your relationship with your partner Pokémon, that's when they'll make you a sygna suit.

Oh, I know! Why don't you and your partner Pokémon join the fishing competition?

If you work together to catch some Pokémon...

it might prove your bond, especially if you do well!

I see!

All right! Count me in!

That's the spirit! I'll be cheering you on, too!

Oh, but...

I've never fished before.

Everyone's new at first!

But the best time to start is when you want to give it a try!

If you want, I, Lana, can teach you all about fishing!

Let's start with some practice. I'll walk you through how to fish.

OK! I'm ready!

Linnea! You can do it!

First, you have to find somewhere water Pokémon might be hiding.

Then, cast your line and wait.

*gulp*

... ... ...!

When you get a bite, act quick and hook it!

Then, as long as you don't let it get away...

There you have it! You fished up a Pokémon!

Wow!

Incredi-ball! A huge success!

Your turn, Linnea!

Yes, Ms. Lana!

They aren't biting, are they.

This is hard.

That's just how fishing is. You just have to be patient.

... ... ...

Linnea, you said earlier you want to make an outfit like a sygna suit.

Yes. I'd love to see someone wear something I designed and made.

Especially when they're shining the brightest! Wouldn't that be nice?

That's a lovely dream.

Actually, I have a dream, too. I've always wanted to reel in a big catch here on Pasio.

This fishing competition might just be the key!

Let's both do our best to make our dreams a reality.

Lana...

If both your dreams come true, I'll help you celebrate, with a fireworks show!

Really?! Thanks!

I'd love that! But why fireworks?

Back in the days of Hisui, handcrafted balls apparently shot out sparks on a successful catch!

So when someone I'm cheering for succeeds...

I want to celebrate with some fireworks!

Then I suppose we'll have to give it our all!

... ... ...!

Oh, the rod! I have to hook it quickly. And then...

No need to rush! Let it swim a bit more.

Now! Reel it in!

You can do it!

Oof! It's pulling hard!

Oh, I know! Aromatisse! Can you help me?

The wild Pokémon calmed down thanks to Aromatisse's scent!

We did it!

You've reeled in quite a catch!

Your teamwork with your partner Pokémon was great, too!

Oh, Nessa's calling.

Hi! What's up?

Don't be alarmed...

but we just caught something HUGE!

Check out what I reeled in!

Whoa! What a siza-ball catch!

THAT Pokémon was underwater?!

I haven't seen that Pokémon in Alola.

I haven't in Galar either!

Apparently it's Dondozo, a Pokémon that lives in lakes in Paldea!

Looks like Nessa might take first place, then.

*chuckle* Right?

Or, well...maybe.

You think something bigger's out there?

Yeah. Here, look at this.

This must be...a scale. And it's the same as this Pokémon's.

But it's golden...and bigger, too!

It was stuck to my catch when I reeled it in.

Maybe this Dondozo fought another one just as big!

Which would mean...

A Dondozo of a different color is still lurking somewhere?

Yes, I think so!

But why tell me?

We're rivals. I want the competition between us to be fair and square!

Let's see who reels in that big, golden catch first!

Best of luck!

A big, golden catch, huh?

You can do it! You're the greatest!

You're super capa-ball!

But...I still have more about fishing to teach you, Linnea.

Don't worry about me! Let's make YOUR dream come true!

Thanks! I won't let you down!

First, let's find where underwater a huge Pokémon might be hiding.

Time passed in the blink of an eye...

... ... ...

No bites, huh.

Do you think someone else already caught it?

Or maybe it retreated further out to sea.

I was so hyped at first, but...

I guess you can't always trust your feelings, huh?

Actually, I think it's important to be excited.

If you aren't passionate about something, sometimes you'll never start in the first place.

But then you have to hang tight and be patient, just like with fishing.

Pretty tough, isn't it.

It can be. But the key is to never rush.

Even if you get zero bites for days on end, you just have to keep waiting.

Don't rush, and keep waiting...

And when you're looking for a new fishing spot...

it can be fun to chat with your fishing buddies about how nothing's biting.

All the trial and error may feel like a waste of time...

but it all leads to that moment you've been waiting for.

... ... ...

... ... ... Oh, a bite!

Whoa! It's pulling HARD!

Lana! Don't let it get away!

Whoa! Hang in there, Ms. Lana!

Of course! I won't miss this opportunity!

The hooked Dondozo attacked!

This is our only chance! We can't let this huge catch get away!

Did it just...sparkle?!

Oh, that must be the Terastal phenomenon!

I know! I can use Aromatisse's scent to make it lose its will to fight, just like I did with my catch earlier!

Electrode and I can help, too!

It's OK! I got it!

Fishing should be a head-on battle between the fisher and the Pokémon!

Let me try reeling this in myself!

Phew... What a battle.

You did it, Lana!

That was amazing!

That fight to reel you in is one I'll remember forever.

... ... ...

Well done, everyone! You have my thanks!

Thanks to the fishing competition, we were able to catch all the water Pokémon that were set loose on Pasio!

And now, allow me to announce who caught the biggest.

Lana! Your efforts are hereby celebrated and rewarded!

*chuckle* Thank you!

Way to go, Lana!

Congratulations!

There's so much more I'd like to say...

But first, I made this for you, to celebrate! Will you wear it for me?

Days later...

I made this outfit hoping you'll always remember the fishing competition and the fight to reel in that big catch!

So many feelings went into it!

There are limits to what I can do now...

but in order to design better outfits and catch up to everyone else...

I'll do my best, and keep at it!

It's lovely.

Outfits made with someone in mind always shine the brightest.

V-Valerie!

Those pure and honest feelings... I hope you continue to treasure them.

I look forward to seeing you blossom as a designer.

Th-thank you!

Wow! Do you know what this means?

Linnea's dream to design an outfit like a sygna suit came true!

Hang on, I've gotta roll!

Ball Guy? Where are you...

Oh. I think I know what they're up to.

So beautiful...

What lovely fireworks.