Galar's Poké Ball Enthusiast

Galar's Poké Ball Enthusiast (Japanese: ガラルのボールマニア？ Galar's Ball Maniac?) was a story event in . It was focused on the sync pair .
During this event, players could earn Ball Guy Stickers from battles that could be redeemed in the . All battles could be challenged an unlimited number of times except Daily Extreme Battle 1, which could only be challenged once per day.
The player could battle using Ball Guy & Amoonguss to obtain +0.6× bonus stickers; , /Quilava/Typhlosion, or /Brionne/Primarina to obtain +0.4× bonus stickers; and , , or any unlisted Galar sync pairs to obtain +0.2× bonus stickers.
This event featured the Battle Challenge, where players were challenged to defeat a team of strong opponents. Players could complete event missions by clearing these areas with teams using various theme skills, earning s and other rewards.
In addition, players could earn a medal for completing all the story areas in the event.
==First run==
The event first ran from March 21 to April 7, 2023. The "Ball Guy Variety Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Ball Guy & Amoonguss for the duration of the event.
Event mission rewards included medals, s, s, a Level Ball Replica, a Support Move Candy Coin, and a Strike Move Candy Coin. 
The special area, My Secret Hideout!, was unlocked after completing the first story area. This area could only be accessed in exchange for a Ball Guy Sticker +, which could be obtained from the shop or a log-in bonus. Players could obtain one of ten rewards after defeating Ball Guy in battle. Once all ten were received, players would no longer be able to battle Ball Guy, but would obtain a Big Pearl on revisiting.
==Second run==
The event reran from June 4 to 18, 2024. The "Ball Guy Variety Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Ball Guy & Amoonguss for the duration of the event.
Event mission rewards were changed to include only medals and Gems.
My Secret Hideout! did not return for this run, so Ball Guy Stickers + could also no longer be obtained.
==Plot==
Finding themself on Pasio, is amazed to see that famous s have gathered on the island. Inspired, Ball Guy decides to become a mascot on Pasio and cheer on all of the Trainers. They call out to a walking by and gift him a Friend Ball. The Youngster explains that since there are no wild Pokémon on Pasio, there is no use for Poké Balls. Shocked and confused about what their purpose is, Ball Guy blacks out.
After unsuccessfully trying to give out Poké Balls to Trainers with their , Ball Guy has a discussion with them about what they could possibly do in this new situation. After some self-reflection, Ball Guy realizes that there is another kind of ball that could interest everyone. As they wonder how to go about making friends with one, a and a approach to offer help.
Later, , , and watch as a group of young Trainers share rumors about Ball Guy, speculating about them. Ethan wonders why Ball Guy is giving out items as Elio begins to ponder their identity, thinking of . Victor explains that he had met Ball Guy in Galar, where he had seen them give out Poké Balls and cheer on Trainers. As the three continue to discuss Ball Guy, they hear an explosion in the distance that startles them.
At Centra City, Ball Guy challenges passing Trainers while commanding an and some to attack. Elio, Ethan, and Victor arrive and are concerned to see Ball Guy threatening Trainers. Victor runs over to ask them for an explanation, but after a moment of brief hesitation, they challenge him, too. Ethan and Elio rush to help Victor, sending out their Pokémon. Alongside a and a , they are able to defeat Ball Guy. then runs into the area, followed by Lear. Ball Guy runs off when they see the two, prompting them and the others to chase them. Victor stays behind, confused as to what happened to Ball Guy.
All across Pasio, Ball Guy challenges Trainers while threatening to detonate their Voltorb and Electrode. In each group of Trainers they challenge, a Galar Gym Leader is present—each left wondering why Ball Guy's behavior has changed so drastically. Elio, Ethan, and Victor meet with Lear, Sawyer, and in the city to discuss the issue. When Lear plans to put Ball Guy on a wanted list, Victor tries to explain that there must be a reason for their actions. Refusing to let Ball Guy cause any more chaos, Lear and Looker leave. Victor stays behind and thinks to himself worriedly.
In an alley, Looker and the others corner Ball Guy by a gate. Looker demands for Ball Guy to explain their actions, ordering them to surrender. Ball Guy tells everyone that they wanted to cheer on Trainers by using ball-like Pokémon to help them get stronger. They explain that they were inspired to pretend to be a villain after seeing act in a play. By acting as a villain, Trainers would feel the necessity to battle them, ensuring their growth. Victor reprimands Ball Guy for their actions, and they apologize. 
Lear decides to let Ball Guy go with a warning, since they didn't cause too much damage. Looker asks Ball Guy where they got the ball-like Pokémon they used, and after remarking a "kind scientist" gave them the Pokémon, Ball Guy turns to see Colress and Hoopa approaching from nearby. Colress reveals that Hoopa brought the Pokémon to Pasio, and that his Colress Machine amplified their power. Lear is infuriated, and Colress casually exits with Hoopa. As Lear chases after the two, Looker announces that the case is closed and departs. Distressed, Ball Guy begins to question their purpose on Pasio again. Victor points out that since they are good friends with their Amoonguss, they should form a sync pair with it.
Days later, Ball Guy and the Masked Royal have a battle in the city, a crowd spectating them. When Ball Guy seems to be in a pinch, they are cheered on and their determination to win is renewed. When the battle ends, the Masked Royal praises Ball Guy, and asks them if they can all take a photo together. Some time later, Ball Guy performs with , dancing and chanting together in front of a crowd. Ball Guy gifts her a Love Ball afterwards, finding it to be fitting for an idol. Ball Guy then joins , , , Victor, and Ethan in a forest to make curry designed to look like a Poké Ball. Victor asks Ball Guy how they made the curry such a bright red color, and they reveal that they used "loads of super-hot spices" in it. Mallow, Gloria, and Ethan all begin to exclaim, having just started eating the spicy food. Later that night, Ball Guy explains to Victor and the others that they are willing to do everything they can to cheer people on so that one day they can become an official mascot.
==Area info==
Area name 	Unlock condition 	Completion Rewards
A Welcoming Ball! 	Available from start 	Gems ×10Unfavora-ball Conditions
Unfavora-ball Conditions 	Complete A Welcoming Ball! 	Gems ×10Challenge Elio: Part 1First run only:My Secret Hideout!
Ball Guy Goes Ball-istic 	Complete Challenge Elio: Part 1	Gems ×10Challenge Elio: Part 2
Ball Guy, Caught! 	Complete Challenge Elio: Part 2	Gems ×10Challenge Elio: Part 3
Official Mascot Aspirations	Complete Challenge Elio: Part 3	Gems ×10Challenge Elio: Part 4Daily Extreme Battle 1Battle Challenge! Round 1
==Battles==
Name 	Difficulty 	Trainer 	Pokémon 	Pokémon 	Pokémon 	Stamina 	First-Time Rewards 	Completion Rewards 	Battle Rewards
Name 	Difficulty 	Trainer 	Left 	Middle 	Right 	Stamina 	First-Time Rewards 	Completion Rewards 	Battle Rewards
Challenge Elio: Part 1 	Normal 	 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	10 	Gems ×30Ball Guy Goes Ball-istic 	200 coinsBall Guy Sticker ×7 	Ball Guy Sticker ×1-2
Challenge Elio: Part 2 	Hard 	 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	15 	Gems ×30Ball Guy, Caught! 	600 coinsBall Guy Sticker ×14 	Ball Guy Sticker ×1-3
Challenge Elio: Part 3 	Very Hard 	 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	15 	Gems ×30Official Mascot Aspirations 	600 coinsBall Guy Sticker ×16 	Ball Guy Sticker ×1-3
Challenge Elio: Part 4 	Super Hard 	 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	20 	Gems ×30 	1,500 coinsBall Guy Sticker ×26 	Ball Guy Sticker ×1-4
Daily Extreme Battle 1 	Ultra Hard 	 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	30 	Gems ×30 	2,000 coinsBall Guy Sticker ×100	None
Battle Challenge! Round 1	Super Hard 	 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	— 	Gems ×100Battle Challenge! Round 23★ Support Move Candy ×1	None 	None
Battle Challenge! Round 2	Ultra Hard 	 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	— 	Gems ×1004★ Tech Move Candy ×1 	None 	None
First run only 	First run only	First run only	First run only	First run only	First run only	First run only	First run only 	First run only 	First run only
My Secret Hideout! 	Normal 	 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	— 	Gems ×30 	None 	One of each, one per visit
My Secret Hideout! 	Normal 	 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	— 	Gems ×30 	None 	Friend Ball Replica ×1Love Ball Replica ×1Moon Ball Replica ×1Strike Move Candy Coin ×1Tech Move Candy Coin ×1Support Move Candy Coin ×13★ Strike Move Candy ×13★ Tech Move Candy ×13★ Support Move Candy ×1Skill Sphere ×100
My Secret Hideout! 	Normal 	 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	— 	Gems ×30 	None 	Once all of the above have been received
My Secret Hideout! 	Normal 	 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	— 	Gems ×30 	None 	Big Pearl ×1
==Event missions==
===March 21 to April 7, 2023===
===June 4 to 18, 2024===
==Shop==
===March 21 to April 7, 2023===
===June 4 to 18, 2024===
==Gallery==
 	 	 	
Event banner 	Event banner 	Event banner 	Event banner
 	 	 	
Medal1★ Galar's Poké Ball Enthusiast	Medal2★ Galar's Poké Ball Enthusiast	Medal3★ Galar's Poké Ball Enthusiast	MedalIncrediball!
==Music==
Situation 	Song key 	Song name 	Arrangement
In menu 	No. 00004 	Adventure Awaits 	Unknown
During battle(Challenge Elio, Daily Extreme Battle 1) 	No. 07011 	Battle! (Alola Trainer)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
During battle(Battle Challenge!, My Secret Hideout!)Ball Guy Goes Ball-isticFrom start 	No. 08006 	Battle! (Galar Trainer)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
A Welcoming Ball!From startUnfavora-ball ConditionsFrom startBall Guy Goes Ball-isticAfter the team defeats Ball GuyBall Guy, Caught!When Ball Guy gets released with a warningOfficial Mascot AspirationsAfter the battleMy Secret Hideout!After defeating Ball Guy	No. 00007 	Fun with Friends 	Unknown
A Welcoming Ball!When the youngster tells Ball Guy there's no wild Pokémon on PasioUnfavora-ball ConditionsWhen Ball Guy asks Amoonguss what should they doBall Guy, Caught!From start 	No. 00019 	A Melancholy Moment 	Unknown
Unfavora-ball ConditionsAt the parkOfficial Mascot AspirationsWhen Ball Guy and company make curry 	No. 00008 	Out for a Stroll 	Unknown
Unfavora-ball ConditionsWhen Elio thinks of Professor KukuiOfficial Mascot AspirationsFrom start 	No. 07008 	Battle! (The Masked Royal)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Ball Guy Goes Ball-isticWhen Victor, Ethan, and Elio watch Ball Guy battling 	No. 00014 	Lurking Threat 	Unknown
Ball Guy Goes Ball-isticWhen Victor, Ethan, Elio, Lear, Sawyer, and Looker discuss Ball Guy's doings 	No. 00016 	Sneaking Suspicion 	Unknown
Ball Guy, Caught!When Colress approaches 	No. 05021 	Battle! (Colress)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Unknown
Ball Guy, Caught!When Lear gets outraged at Colress 	No. 00005 	Danger! 	Unknown
Official Mascot AspirationsAt the stadium with Ball Guy and Lisia 	No. 03007 	Battle! (Lisia)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Official Mascot AspirationsWhen Mallow, Gloria, and Ethan react to Ball Guy's spicy curry 	No. 00015 	Shenanigans 	Unknown
Official Mascot AspirationsIn the forest after making curry 	No. 00012 	Let Your Spirit Soar! 	Unknown
My Secret Hideout!From start 	— 	Trainers' Eyes Meet (Man) 	Unknown
Song names without a song key listed are unofficial, as they have not been added to the Jukebox. 	Song names without a song key listed are unofficial, as they have not been added to the Jukebox.	Song names without a song key listed are unofficial, as they have not been added to the Jukebox.	Song names without a song key listed are unofficial, as they have not been added to the Jukebox.
==Script==
* Pokémon Center
Name 	Text
 	Hello there! It's your good friend Ball Guy!
Ball Guy	Ta-da!Talk to Poké Balls, do you? Do you like them, too?In case you were wondering, I'm not just any old Poké Ball!But then who am I, you ask? Well, the answer is simple. They call me the Ball Guy!
* A Welcoming Ball!
Name 	Text
(City) 	(City)
Ball Guy 	So I've rolled onto Pasio...It has a different kind of charm than Galar!Hm? Who's that over there?
(Ball Guy sees Cynthia, Alder, Steven, Diantha, Iris, and Lance chatting)	(Ball Guy sees Cynthia, Alder, Steven, Diantha, Iris, and Lance chatting)
Ball Guy 	In-incredi-ball! Famous people from different regions are here!If I could make a name for myself here...I've made a decision! I'm gonna cheer everyone on as a mascot here on Pasio, too!
(A Youngster walks by) 	(A Youngster walks by)
Ball Guy 	Hey, you there! Got a minute?
(The Youngster turns to look at Ball Guy) 	(The Youngster turns to look at Ball Guy)
Ball Guy 	I'm your mate—Ball Guy! You deserve a little reward!
Youngster 	A little reward?
Ball Guy 	Ta-da! It's a Friend Ball!If you catch a Pokémon with a Friend Ball, it'll become friendly with you in no time.
Youngster 	Oh, a ball...
Ball Guy 	Huh? You're not happy with it?
Youngster 	We don't really use balls on Pasio...
Ball Guy 	H-how come? Trainers can't go without Poké Balls, right?
Youngster 	But there's no wild Pokémon on Pasio.
Ball Guy 	What?! But...what about my purpose?
Ball Guy blacked out! 	Ball Guy blacked out!
* Unfavora-ball Conditions
Name 	Text
(Square, by the fountain) 	(Square, by the fountain)
Ball Guy 	Ta-da! It's your good friend Ball Guy!I'm giving out Poké Balls... Er, or useful items!
(A Preschooler runs by without stopping) 	(A Preschooler runs by without stopping)
Ball Guy 	Please remember your mate—Ball Guy!
(A Collector walks by without stopping) 	(A Collector walks by without stopping)
Ball Guy 	*sigh* I really want to give out these Poké Balls...But even when I do, it doesn't make anyone happy...What should I do, Amoonguss?
(Amoonguss cries out) 	(Amoonguss cries out)
Ball Guy 	I was able to make it this far because I'm with you.But now...
(Amoonguss cries out) 	(Amoonguss cries out)
Ball Guy 	You never change, do you.You've looked like a ball ever since I met you.Oh, I've got it!There IS a kind of ball that could be useful on Pasio!But...how do I make friends with it here on Pasio?
??? 	You there!
(Colress and Hoopa approach Ball Guy) 	(Colress and Hoopa approach Ball Guy)
??? 	Let us help you out!
(Transition to a path in the field) 	(Transition to a path in the field)
Rising Star 	Hey, have you heard about the Ball Guy?
Camper 	Ball Guy? Who's that?
Lass 	Yeah, I have!They're that fit person who gives out items while wearing a Poké Ball head, right?
Youngster 	I met them recently!
(Ethan, Elio, and Victor are further down the path, having overheard the conversation)	(Ethan, Elio, and Victor are further down the path, having overheard the conversation)
Ethan 	I've been hearing a lot of rumors about this Ball Guy.I wonder why they're giving out items.
Elio 	Fit...headgear...
(Elio thinks about the Masked Royal and Professor Kukui) 	(Elio thinks about the Masked Royal and Professor Kukui)
Victor 	Oh! Ball Guy's made it to Pasio, too!
Elio 	Oh, do you know them?
Victor 	Yeah, we met a few times in Galar.
Elio 	Phew! So it's not the professor...
Victor 	Hm?
Elio 	Oh nothing! Just something personal. Haha...
Ethan 	The rumors make them seem pretty suspicious... But what are they actually like?
Victor 	Even back in Galar, I never saw their true face because of the headgear...But they're a fan of Poké Balls, so I got all sorts of round items and rare Poké Balls from them.I often saw Ball Guy cheering on Gym Challengers in front of the Galar Gyms, so I guess they can't be all that bad.
Ethan 	I see. That's good!If Ball Guy likes Poké Balls, they might know about Kurt.
Victor 	Kurt?
Ethan 	Yeah! He's a Poké Ball smith in Johto!Apparently, balls made by Kurt are popular among collectors.
Victor 	I see! Then I bet Ball Guy knows him.
Elio 	I wonder if Ball Guy also knows about the Beast Ball made by the Aether Foundation—
(A loud boom is heard, shaking the area) 	(A loud boom is heard, shaking the area)
Victor 	Wh-whoa! An explosion?!
* Ball Guy Goes Ball-istic
Name 	Text
(City; Ball Guy stands with a group of three Voltorb and an Electrode) 	(City; Ball Guy stands with a group of three Voltorb and an Electrode)
Pokémon Ranger 	Everybody run!
Black Belt 	What's up with that person?!
Ball Guy 	Ball-ball-ball!Now, all you skilled sync pairs, try and beat me!
Black Belt 	I won't lose to the likes of you!
Ball Guy 	Go, ball brigade!
(Ball Guy's Pokémon attack the Black Belt's Machoke and the Pokémon Ranger's Bayleef) 	(Ball Guy's Pokémon attack the Black Belt's Machoke and the Pokémon Ranger's Bayleef)
Pokémon Ranger 	Grr... They're tough.
Ball Guy 	Ball-ball-ball! Is that all you've got?
(Ethan, Elio, and Victor arrive) 	(Ethan, Elio, and Victor arrive)
Elio 	Is that Ball Guy?!Victor said they're not a bad person, but...
Ethan 	This situation suggests otherwise!
(Victor runs towards Ball Guy) 	(Victor runs towards Ball Guy)
Victor 	Ball Guy! What are you doing?!You've never done anything like this!
Ball Guy 	... ... ...A new target! Give me all you got!
(Victor is shocked, and Ethan and Elio catch up to him) 	(Victor is shocked, and Ethan and Elio catch up to him)
Ethan 	I won't let you cause any more problems!
Elio 	We'll take you on, too!
(Elio and Ethan send out Primarina and Typhlosion, and together with the Black Belt and Pokémon Ranger they defeat Ball Guy's Pokémon)	(Elio and Ethan send out Primarina and Typhlosion, and together with the Black Belt and Pokémon Ranger they defeat Ball Guy's Pokémon)
Ball Guy 	N-not too bad!
(Ethan and Elio cheer, and Sawyer appears behind them) 	(Ethan and Elio cheer, and Sawyer appears behind them)
Sawyer 	Over here, young master!
(Lear runs up) 	(Lear runs up)
Lear 	Is that the suspicious person I've been told about?
Ball Guy 	Hm?! It seems I'm outnumbered! I'll be rolling out for today!Be prepared for next time! Ball-ball-ball!
(Ball Guy runs away) 	(Ball Guy runs away)
Lear 	Hey, wait!
(Lear and Sawyer chase after Ball Guy) 	(Lear and Sawyer chase after Ball Guy)
Elio 	Let's go, too!
Ethan 	Yeah!
(Ethan and Elio return their Pokémon and give chase, along with the Black Belt and Pokémon Ranger) 	(Ethan and Elio return their Pokémon and give chase, along with the Black Belt and Pokémon Ranger)
Victor 	What happened to you, Ball Guy?
(Outside the tunnel on the beach; Ball Guy is facing Misty, Lana, and Nessa) 	(Outside the tunnel on the beach; Ball Guy is facing Misty, Lana, and Nessa)
Ball Guy 	Ball-ball-ball! Now, try and beat me!
Misty 	Who are you?! And why are you dressed so suspiciously?!
Lana 	Is that some Voltorb army boss? They look like a fishing bobber.
Nessa 	I feel like I've seen that person around the Galar Gyms...
Ball Guy 	Prepare to be shocked, Water-type Trainers!
(In the mountains; Ball Guy is facing Brock, Roark, and Gordie) 	(In the mountains; Ball Guy is facing Brock, Roark, and Gordie)
Brock 	Are you OK, you two?
Roark 	There's a lot, but nothing I can't handle!
Ball Guy 	Ball-ball-ball!No matter how hard the rock is, I'm gonna blow it to bits!
Roark 	I don't know who you are, but you won't get your way!
Brock 	No attack, big or small, will crack our rock-hard resolve!
Gordie 	Wait! I swear that person was at the Galar Gyms—
(Forest; Ball Guy is facing Lt. Surge, Korrina, and Bea) 	(Forest; Ball Guy is facing Lt. Surge, Korrina, and Bea)
Lt. Surge 	Wow! Look at all these electric Ball Pokémon!
Korrina 	Is that a weird person mixed in with all those Pokémon?
Bea 	Oh! Yes, that person! But...why?
Ball Guy 	Everyone's gonna explode!
Korrina 	Then let's give it all we've got, too!
Bea 	I don't understand what's going on, but I have to defeat them before they explode!
(City; Victor, Elio, and Ethan are facing Lear, Sawyer, and Looker) 	(City; Victor, Elio, and Ethan are facing Lear, Sawyer, and Looker)
Ball Guy continued to cause chaos in different places... 	Ball Guy continued to cause chaos in different places...
Lear 	How dare they cause problems on my island!I've had enough! I'm putting them on the wanted list!
Victor 	W-wait!Ball Guy may be suspicious...but they wouldn't do this sort of thing!There must be a reason!
Looker 	I'm a member of the International Police. Whatever Ball Guy's reason, I can't leave them running loose.Also, in order to hear from them, we have to catch them first, because they're out of control.
Victor 	But...
Looker 	Don't worry! Leave everything to me!
(Looker, Lear, and Sawyer leave; flashback to Ball Guy) 	(Looker, Lear, and Sawyer leave; flashback to Ball Guy)
Ball Guy 	As a sign of our friendship, let me give you a wonderful Poké Ball!Poké Balls are just full of surprises, don't you think?
(Back to present) 	(Back to present)
Victor 	... ... ...
Ethan 	Victor...
* Ball Guy, Caught!
Name 	Text
(Alley; Looker, Sawyer, Lear, Ethan, Victor, and Elio have Ball Guy cornered) 	(Alley; Looker, Sawyer, Lear, Ethan, Victor, and Elio have Ball Guy cornered)
Looker 	Ball Guy! You're completely surrounded!Surrender before you make the people who care about you any more upset!
Ball Guy 	Oh no! Is this as far as I roll?
Looker 	There—gotcha!
(Sawyer's Honchkrow cries out, and Ball Guy screams) 	(Sawyer's Honchkrow cries out, and Ball Guy screams)
Looker 	Why did you do this?
Ball Guy 	I...I wanted to make a name for myself on Pasio—and become the official mascot of the world...Or rather...I wanted to cheer on everyone on Pasio!
Sawyer 	Cheer them on? What nonsense!
Ball Guy 	I-I'm not lying!I can't cheer on the people on Pasio by giving them Poké Balls...So I figured I could help train everyone with ball-like Pokémon.But if I just challenged people to a battle, they would be suspicious of me and roll away.
Ethan 	So you purposefully pretended to be a villain?
Looker 	I guess there was no real physical damage done. But why do this in such a roundabout way?
Ball Guy 	On this island, I saw a person named Brycen act in a play...And I thought if I could take on the role of the villain like him, people would battle me seriously...
Victor 	That's not the right way to cheer people on, Ball Guy.
Ball Guy 	Hm?
Victor 	I know you wanted to help, but you caused just as many problems.Most importantly, if people started to hate you for what you did, it would all be for nothing!
Ball Guy 	I'm sorry, everyone...
(City at night; Looker, Lear, Ethan, Victor, and Elio are talking to Ball Guy) 	(City at night; Looker, Lear, Ethan, Victor, and Elio are talking to Ball Guy)
Ball Guy was captured, and the chain of events came to an end.Ball Guy hadn't caused too much damage to the other sync pairs, so they were released with a stern warning.	Ball Guy was captured, and the chain of events came to an end.Ball Guy hadn't caused too much damage to the other sync pairs, so they were released with a stern warning.
Lear 	Got it? There will be no next time!
Ball Guy 	Understood!
Looker 	Anyway, where did you get all those Pokémon from?
Ball Guy 	Oh, that...A kind scientist and an unusual Pokémon helped me out!
Lear 	What did you say?
(Hoopa's cry is heard) 	(Hoopa's cry is heard)
Ball Guy 	Oh! That's them over there!
??? 	Oh! Hello there, Ball Guy!
(Colress and Hoopa appear) 	(Colress and Hoopa appear)
Colress 	How did you like the Colress Machine?The electric power of those Voltorb that Hoopa brought here was heavily amplified, was it not?
(Hoopa cries out) 	(Hoopa cries out)
Colress 	And not only that!It seems those Voltorb forged some sort of bond with you, Ball Guy!Coincidence or not, perhaps your peculiar attire and the effect of the machine worked together, creating a sense of companionship!What fascinating results!
(Hoopa cries out happily) 	(Hoopa cries out happily)
Lear 	You're the cause of ALL OF THIS?!
Colress 	Oh dear! I must be getting on with analyzing the data I acquired!I must excuse myself!
(Colress and Hoopa walk away) 	(Colress and Hoopa walk away)
Lear 	I won't let you escape! Colress! HOOPAAAA!
(Lear runs after them) 	(Lear runs after them)
Looker 	Right, that's case closed!
(Looker leaves) 	(Looker leaves)
Ball Guy 	But...I can't give out Poké Balls, and I can't battle anyone...What should I do now?
Victor 	It's simple!You have a wonderful partner Pokémon, right, Ball Guy?
(Ball Guy looks at Amoonguss, who cries happily) 	(Ball Guy looks at Amoonguss, who cries happily)
Ball Guy 	Oh...
Victor 	This is Pasio! Everyone has the right to be the best sync pair!So you should aim for the same goal as us!
(Elio and Ethan voice their agreement) 	(Elio and Ethan voice their agreement)
* Official Mascot Aspirations
Name 	Text
A few days later... 	A few days later...
(The Masked Royal and Ball Guy are battling in front of a crowd near the fountain in the city) 	(The Masked Royal and Ball Guy are battling in front of a crowd near the fountain in the city)
The Masked Royal 	What's wrong? Is that all you've got?
Ball Guy 	A-ahhh...
Elio 	You can do it, Ball Guy!
Selene 	Don't lose, you two!
Ball Guy 	Thanks, everyone!We're still rolling!
(Amoonguss cries out) 	(Amoonguss cries out)
The Masked Royal 	Very good! Now, hit me with all you've got!
(Transition to after the battle) 	(Transition to after the battle)
The Masked Royal 	You've a stout heart, and you don't give up no matter how many times you go down!That was a great battle!
Ball Guy 	Let's battle again, Masked Royal!
Selene 	Can we get a picture together, Ball Guy?
Ball Guy 	Sure! Of course!
(Fade to black) 	(Fade to black)
Ball Guy 	Say "ball"!
(Ball Guy takes a picture with Elio, Selene, and the Masked Royal; transition to the Pasio arena)	(Ball Guy takes a picture with Elio, Selene, and the Masked Royal; transition to the Pasio arena)
Lisia 	Thanks for coming today, all!
Ball Guy 	Let's do the usual, everyone! Ready?
Lisia 	Dazzling, dizzying!
Ball Guy 	Doldrums defying!
Ace Trainer 	Dazzling! Dizzying!
(Ball Guy does a little dance, and Lisia laughs) 	(Ball Guy does a little dance, and Lisia laughs)
Ball Guy 	Thanks for everything today, Lisia!As a sign of our friendship, let me give you a present!
Lisia 	Ohhh, what is it?
Ball Guy 	The gift is...a Love Ball!This ball is quite pretty—and looks nice when you bring a Pokémon out of it!It's perfect for an idol like you, Lisia!
Lisia 	How marvelous! Thank you, Ball Guy!
(Forest; Ethan, Victor, Gloria, Siebold, Mallow, and Ball Guy are gathered around a big pot) 	(Forest; Ethan, Victor, Gloria, Siebold, Mallow, and Ball Guy are gathered around a big pot)
Ball Guy 	How about this?
Siebold 	Very nice.When creating a dish that's a piece of art, good flavor is obviously key. But appearance is important as well.
Ball Guy 	Put this here...and done! This is Poké Ball curry!
Ethan 	Wow, it looks just like a Poké Ball!
Gloria 	You created a Poké Ball with the colors of the rice and roux!
Mallow 	Let's eat!
Victor 	Wait, how did you make the color bright red?
Ball Guy 	I threw in loads of superhot spices!
Mallow 	S...
Gloria 	S-SPICY!!!
Ethan 	I could use Flamethrower with my mouth!
(Transition to nighttime) 	(Transition to nighttime)
Victor 	You're working hard in a lot of ways, Ball Guy.
Ball Guy 	It's because you all cheered me on, Victor!In order to become the best sync pair with Amoonguss...I'm gonna try everything—and cheer everyone on!
(Amoonguss cries out) 	(Amoonguss cries out)
Ball Guy 	I'll work hard so that one day, I'll be recognized as an official mascot!
Elio 	That's Ball Guy's dream?
Victor 	Right, you're still unofficial at the moment...
Ethan 	You can do it! I'm cheering for you, Ball Guy!
(Ball Guy does a little dance) 	(Ball Guy does a little dance)
* My Secret Hideout!
Name 	Text
(Ball Guy, a Youngster, and a Preschooler are in a warehouse; Ball Guy spots the player)	(Ball Guy, a Youngster, and a Preschooler are in a warehouse; Ball Guy spots the player)
Ball Guy 	Welcome to my hideout! Only those who can hand over a specific something are allowed in!If you beat me in a battle, I'll give you a nice present! Ready to roll?
(After defeating Ball Guy) 	(After defeating Ball Guy)
Ball Guy 	Not bad! Why don't you choose something from my special collection to take with you?Come on! Open up your favorite Poké Ball!
(Speaking to Ball Guy before choosing an item) 	(Speaking to Ball Guy before choosing an item)
Ball Guy 	You might find something rare!I'd love it if you kept rolling by and got the whole collection!I wonder...Why do these Poké Balls contain items instead of Pokémon?Poké Balls are just full of surprises, don't you think?
(After choosing an item) 	(After choosing an item)
Ball Guy 	Heheh! If you want to come again, you know what to bring me!
(After choosing the last item in the collection) 	(After choosing the last item in the collection)
Ball Guy 	Congratulations! You've got the entire collection!I'm gonna stay on the ball and keep supporting everyone on Pasio!
(Visiting the area after collecting all items) 	(Visiting the area after collecting all items)
Ball Guy 	I don't have anything else in my collection...But I want you to have something, so take this!
==Trivia==
* During its first run, this story event ran concurrently with several other Ball Guy-themed events: the expedition event , the gear event , and the Egg event 
==In other languages==
==See also==
Category:Story events
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