Researcher and Seeker

Sync pairs with reward bonus
Researcher and Seeker 研究者と探求者 Researcher and Seeker
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Type	Story event
First run	March 29 to April 15, 2024
Rerun(s)	September 10 to 22, 2024
Featured sync pairs	Volo & Togepi Jacq & Farigiraf
1.6×	First run only: Volo & Togepi Jacq & Farigiraf
1.4×	First run only: N & Zekrom N (Anniversary 2021) & Reshiram Colress & Klinklang
Theme skills with 1.2× reward bonus	First run only: Sinnoh Paldea

Researcher and Seeker (Japanese: 研究者と探求者 Researcher and Seeker) was a story event in Pokémon Masters EX. It was focused on the sync pairs Volo & Togepi and Jacq & Farigiraf.

First run

The event first ran from March 29 to April 15, 2024. The "Volo Poké Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Volo & Togepi from the beginning of the event to April 18, 2024, and the "Jacq Poké Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Jacq & Farigiraf from March 31 to April 18, 2024.

In this run, players could earn Event Vouchers W from battles that could be redeemed in the shop. All battles could be challenged an unlimited number of times except Daily Extreme Battle 1, which could only be challenged once per day. Extra vouchers were automatically exchanged with coins once the event was finished.

The player could battle using Volo & Togepi or Jacq & Farigiraf to obtain 0.6× bonus vouchers; N & Zekrom, N (Anniversary 2021) & Reshiram, or Colress & Klinklang to obtain 0.4× bonus vouchers; and any unlisted Sinnoh or Paldea sync pairs to obtain 0.2× bonus vouchers.

This run 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 medals and other rewards.

In addition, players could earn a medal for completing all the story areas in the event.

For the duration of this run, a splash screen featuring art of Volo & Togepi and Cynthia & Garchomp was displayed when opening the game.

Second run

The event reran from September 10 to 22, 2024 as part of the Five-Year Anniversary Rerun Event. This run only contained the story areas; the vouchers and battle areas did not return. In addition, no missions were available, and no medals could be earned.

Plot

In search of mysterious stones, the player, Trevor, and Jacq visit the ruins. To their surprise, a man calls out to them. He introduces himself as Volo, an "ordinary merchant." He asks the three if they are looking for anything in particular, and Trevor shows him a picture of a mysterious stone using his Poryphone. As Volo begins to tell him that he has never seen one before, his Togepi exits from her Poké Ball.

Jacq is charmed by Togepi's cuteness, and Trevor uses his Poryphone again to check his Pokédex. Curious, Volo asks about the device. Jacq explains its ability to register any Pokémon. When Trevor tells Volo that it's his dream to register Pokémon from around the world in his Pokédex, Volo commends him for it. Jacq reveals that he created a Pokédex app, and that as a teacher, he wants to help students learn as much as they can about Pokémon. Intrigued by everyone, Volo invites them to a battle. The player sides with Volo against Jacq and Trevor.

After the battle, Volo asks Jacq to tell him more about the Pokédex. Jacq happily accepts, interested in getting to know Volo. Volo then tells the others of his interest in researching myths, saying he will gladly share information with Trevor to help him complete his Pokédex. Jacq is excited to introduce Volo to the others on Pasio, but Volo declines, mentioning he doesn't want to be seen by a certain person. When Trevor asks who it is, Volo doesn't elaborate. He tells the others he will see them later and casually leaves. Jacq is a bit confused, but he and Trevor are happy to become better friends with him.

In the square, Jacq teaches a group of children, including Trevor and the player, about Pokémon. A Poké Kid in the group asks him where Pokémon come from. As Professor Oak and Mew pass by in the background, Jacq starts by focusing on mythical Pokémon, specifically Mew. He describes Mew as something of a "blueprint" for all Pokémon, and how this leads it to be considered the first Pokémon.

When a Youngster asks where Mew came from, Jacq draws a blank. A voice comes to his aid, reciting the myth of Arceus's creation. The voice is revealed to be Volo's, and he approaches the group to teach everyone about how Arceus is believed to have formed life. The children are amazed, and Jacq encourages them to find their own answers to the mysteries of Pokémon.

After the class ends, Jacq thanks Volo for his help. As Volo compliments Jacq's teaching style, N overhears and joins the conversation. As the group discusses for a while, Togepi exits from its Poké Ball, to Volo's surprise. N is happy to see it, but when Togepi speaks back to him, he suddenly pauses. N notes that Togepi is "being well taken care of." Volo is confused, prompting Trevor to explain N's ability to talk to Pokémon. This fascinates Jacq, and N explains that Togepi told him that she is appreciative of the love and care Volo gives her. Volo mentions that his research involves caring for Pokémon, and that he is simply curious about Togepi.

Volo changes the subject back to N's abilities, and Trevor brings up that N's partner Pokémon are Legendary Pokémon from Unova. N brings out both Zekrom and Reshiram. Seeing that N can understand Legendary Pokémon, Volo asks if he can understand a supposed deity Pokémon as well. N is unsure, but mentions he would like to have the opportunity to meet one.

N suddenly realizes that he was supposed to deliver a mysterious stone to Professor Bellis. Volo asks about the stone, and N explains that they give off a great energy when reacting to the connection between a Trainer and their Pokémon. He holds one out for everyone to see. Volo wonders if the mysterious stones are being used like sync stones, but N says they are too unstable to use with Poryphones. As the group continues to discuss, Volo thinks to himself about the stone, determining that he will need to assist the people researching it.

The next day, Volo visits Colress and asks about his plans to utilize mysterious stones in Poryphones. As Colress explains how to keep the stones' powerful energy controlled, Volo smiles widely. Sometime later, Volo meets up with Jacq, Trevor, and the player again. He suggests to Jacq that he should use his skills as both a programmer and a teacher to help the process of integrating the stones into Poryphones. Volo even shows him a list of ideas for how he could go about it. The player and Trevor both encourage Jacq to do it, and he agrees. As the group begins to head toward Bellis's lab, Volo stays behind. He tells the others that he has plans to meet with some people, and they agree to talk later.

Alone, Volo considers what it's like to form a relationship with a person. He determines that it is important for someone to use another before they become the one being used. Volo's thoughts continue as the scene changes to the stadium, where Professor Bellis and Rei stand inside of a group. Volo is revealed to be at the stadium as well, vowing to himself to bring Arceus under his control to create a better world. He approaches the group ahead.

Area info

Area name	Unlock condition		Completion rewards
Area name	First run	Second run	First run	Second run
Is There Something You're Looking For?	Available from start		Gems ×10 The Merchant Who Loves Ruins
The Merchant Who Loves Ruins	Complete Is There Something You're Looking For?		Gems ×10 Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1	Gems ×10 Mr. Jacq's Outdoor Classroom
Mr. Jacq's Outdoor Classroom	Complete Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1	Complete The Merchant Who Loves Ruins	Gems ×10 Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 2	Gems ×10 The Trainer Who Can Understand Pokémon
The Trainer Who Can Understand Pokémon	Complete Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 2	Complete Mr. Jacq's Outdoor Classroom	Gems ×10 Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 3	Gems ×10 A New, Better World...
A New, Better World...	Complete Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 3	Complete The Trainer Who Can Understand Pokémon	Gems ×10 Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 4 Daily Extreme Battle 1 Battle Challenge! Round 1	Gems ×10

Battles

March 29 to April 15, 2024

Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			Stamina	First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards	Battle Rewards
Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Left	Middle	Right	Stamina	First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards	Battle Rewards
Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1	Normal	Scientist Gunner	Liepard Weakness:	Toxicroak Weakness:	Nidoking Weakness:	10	Gems ×30 Mr. Jacq's Outdoor Classroom	200 coins Event Voucher W ×7	Event Voucher W ×1-2
Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 2	Hard					15	Gems ×30 The Trainer Who Can Understand Pokémon	600 coins Event Voucher W ×14	Event Voucher W ×1-3
Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 3	Very Hard					15	Gems ×30 A New, Better World...	600 coins Event Voucher W ×16	Event Voucher W ×1-3
Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 4	Super Hard					20	Gems ×30	1,500 coins Event Voucher W ×26	Event Voucher W ×1-4
Daily Extreme Battle 1	Ultra Hard					30	Gems ×30	2,000 coins Event Voucher W ×100	None
Battle Challenge! Round 1	Super Hard	N	Krookodile Weakness:	Tentacruel Weakness:	Muk Weakness:	—	Gems ×100 Battle Challenge! Round 2 3★ Strike Move Candy	None	None
Battle Challenge! Round 2	Ultra Hard	N	Krookodile Weakness:	Tentacruel Weakness:	Muk Weakness:	—	Gems ×100 4★ Support Move Candy	None	None

Event missions

March 29 to April 15, 2024

Mission Name	Objective	Reward
Mission 1	Complete any of the following areas ×3 • Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1 • Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 2 • Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 3 • Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 4 • Daily Extreme Battle 1	Gems ×50 Battle Points ×40
Mission 2	Complete any of the following areas ×10 • Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1 • Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 2 • Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 3 • Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 4 • Daily Extreme Battle 1	Gems ×50 Battle Points ×40
Mission 3	Complete any of the following areas ×20 • Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1 • Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 2 • Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 3 • Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 4 • Daily Extreme Battle 1	Gems ×100 Battle Points ×40
Mission 4	Complete any of the following areas ×30 • Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1 • Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 2 • Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 3 • Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 4 • Daily Extreme Battle 1	Gems ×100 Battle Points ×40
Mission 5	Complete any of the following areas ×40 • Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1 • Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 2 • Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 3 • Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 4 • Daily Extreme Battle 1	Gems ×100 Battle Points ×40
Mission 6	Complete any of the following areas ×50 • Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1 • Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 2 • Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 3 • Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 4 • Daily Extreme Battle 1	Gems ×100 Battle Points ×50
Mission 7	Complete the following area ×1 A New, Better World...	1★ Researcher and Seeker
Mission 8	Complete the following area ×1 Battle Challenge! Round 1	2★ Researcher and Seeker
Mission 9	Complete the following area ×1 Battle Challenge! Round 2	3★ Researcher and Seeker
Mission 10	Complete the following area with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP: Battle Challenge! Round 2	Excited for the Complete Pokédex
Mission 11	Complete Battle Challenge! Round 2 with 1 or more sync pairs that share each of the following themes and with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP: • Sinnoh • Knowledgeable	Sprint Move Candy Coin
Mission 12	Complete Battle Challenge! Round 2 with 1 or more sync pairs that share each of the following themes and with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP: • Psychic • Fairy	Support Move Candy Coin
Reward for completing 10 missions		Gems ×200

Shop

March 29 to April 15, 2024

Item given		Item received	Max exchanges
Event Voucher W ×400	→	Tech Move Candy Coin ×1	1
Event Voucher W ×400	→	5★ Power-Up ×1	1
Event Voucher W ×100	→	Volo Lucky Cookie 1 ×1	1
Event Voucher W ×100	→	Jacq Lucky Cookie 1 ×1	1
Event Voucher W ×100	→	N Lucky Cookie 1 ×1	1
Event Voucher W ×400	→	Special Skill Feather 25 ×1^{[note 1]}	1
Event Voucher W ×400	→	Special Skill Feather 26 ×1^{[note 2]}	1
Event Voucher W ×200	→	Skill Bracelet ×1	1
Event Voucher W ×200	→	Skill Bandanna ×1	1
Event Voucher W ×200	→	Skill Pin ×1	1
Event Voucher W ×200	→	5★ Scout Ticket ×1	8
Event Voucher W ×100	→	Skill Sphere ×10	10
Event Voucher W ×30	→	Green Skill Feather ×1	5
Event Voucher W ×15	→	Yellow Skill Feather ×1	20
Event Voucher W ×50	→	Co-op Sync Orb ×200	5
Event Voucher W ×50	→	Sync Orb ×50 Volo & Togepi	2
Event Voucher W ×50	→	Sync Orb ×50 Jacq & Farigiraf	2
Event Voucher W ×100	→	Fairy Codex, Vol. 1 ×10	5
Event Voucher W ×50	→	Fairy Tome, Vol. 1 ×10	15
Event Voucher W ×100	→	Psychic Codex, Vol. 1 ×10	5
Event Voucher W ×50	→	Psychic Tome, Vol. 1 ×10	15
Event Voucher W ×30	→	Elite Four Notes ×10	5
Event Voucher W ×20	→	Gym Leader Notes ×10	5
Event Voucher W ×150	→	5-Pack Great Drink Set ×50	4
Event Voucher W ×100	→	5-Pack Drink Set ×50	4
Event Voucher W ×80	→	5-Pack Ultra Drink Set ×50	4
Event Voucher W ×60	→	5-Pack Great Drink Set ×50	4
Event Voucher W ×50	→	4★ Level-Up Manual ×10	3
Event Voucher W ×30	→	Skip Ticket ×10	10
Event Voucher W ×750	→	3★ Power-Up ×1	Unlimited
Event Voucher W ×10	→	3★ Level-Up Manual ×3	Unlimited
Event Voucher W ×10	→	3-Pack Drink Set ×30	Unlimited
Event Voucher W ×10	→	5-Pack Ultra Drink Set ×40	Unlimited
Event Voucher W ×10	→	5-Pack Great Drink Set ×50	Unlimited

Gallery


Event banner

Medal 1★ Researcher and Seeker	Medal 2★ Researcher and Seeker	Medal 3★ Researcher and Seeker	Medal Excited for the Complete Pokédex	Splash screen artwork by Hitoshi Ariga^[1] (March 29 to April 15, 2024)

Music

Situation	Song key	Song name	Arrangement
In menu	No. 00004	Adventure Awaits	Unknown
During battle (Challenge Pasio's Trainers)	No. 00017	Battle! (Sync Pair)	Shota Kageyama
During battle (Daily Extreme Battle 1)	No. 00018	Battle! (Powerful Sync Pair)	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
During battle (Battle Challenge)	No. 05002	Battle! (N) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Is There Something You're Looking For? From start The Merchant Who Loves Ruins From start	No. 00010	Wild Wanderings	Unknown
The Merchant Who Loves Ruins When the group gets ready to battle	No. 04022	Battle! (People of Hisui) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)	Unknown
Mr. Jacq's Outdoor Classroom From start The Trainer Who Can Understand Pokémon From start A New, Better World... When Volo is talking to Jacq	No. 00007	Fun with Friends	Unknown
A New, Better World... From start	No. 00008	Out for a Stroll	Unknown
A New, Better World... When Volo is thinking to himself	No. 04025	Volo's Goal (Pokémon Masters EX Version)	Unknown
Song names without a song key listed are unofficial, as they have not been added to the Jukebox.

Script

Pokémon Center (event conversation)

Name	Text
Jacq	Pokémon from all over the world are gathered here!
Jacq	Whenever I see Pokémon from other regions, I can't help but observe them closely.
Volo	Encountering unfamiliar Pokémon fulfills our intellectual curiosity!

Is There Something You're Looking For?

Name	Text
(Jacq, the player, and Trevor arrive in the ruins)
<player> came to the ruins with Trevor and Jacq in search of mysterious stones...
Jacq	I sure hope we can find some of these mysterious stones around here.
Trevor	According to multiple reports, they've apparently been found in Pasio's ruins. In other words, there's a good chance that we'll be able to find some, too!
Jacq	I see... Now that's exciting!
(Jacq, the player, and Trevor continue talking; Volo appears, walking some distance away, and turns to them)
???	Excuse me, you three!
(Jacq, the player, and Trevor are surprised and turn to face him)
???	Looking for something?

The Merchant Who Loves Ruins

Name	Text
Trevor	Um... And you are?
Volo	I'm Volo! Just an ordinary merchant! If there's something you're looking for, please let me know! You won't find a better bargain!
Jacq	Ah, well, we're not really looking for something to buy.
Trevor	We're searching for these odd stones that look like this.
(Trevor's Poryphone floats up and turns its screen to Volo)
Volo	Hmm, I see... That is indeed something I've never seen before.
(Trevor's Poryphone floats back to him)
Volo	Unfortunately, I don't have anything like that among my wares.
(Volo's Togepi comes out of its Poké Ball)
Volo	It's not easy doing business in a new land, is it...
Jacq	Aww, a Togepi! How adorable.
Trevor	Let me look it up in my Pokédex real quick!
(Trevor begins fiddling with his Poryphone)
Volo	What's that device you're using?
Trevor	It's a Pokédex. You haven't heard of it?
Volo	Wow! That's a Pokédex?!
Jacq	It automatically registers Pokémon you encounter.
Volo	Really?! How convenient! Simply venturing off to wherever your curiosity takes you, with your knowledge growing as you encounter Pokémon... Just the thought of that excites me!
Trevor	Yes, I know what you mean! I want to travel to all kinds of places with my Pokédex! My dream is to register Pokémon from all around the world one day!
Volo	Oh my! What a wonderful dream! I'm sure it won't be easy, but I look forward to seeing you complete your Pokédex one day!
Trevor	Hehe, thank you!
Jacq	What about you, Volo? Are you interested in the Pokédex? I actually developed a Pokédex app in Paldea.
Volo	An...app?
Jacq	Yep! I'm a teacher, too. So I want my students to use my app and learn more about our beloved Pokémon!
Volo	I see... I understand now! You're all quite interesting! Oh, how you tickle my curiosity! Investigating the odd and novel is key to any good merchant's success! How about we see how our Pokémon stand up to one another in battle? That way, I can also test your knowledge, too!
Jacq	Huh?! A battle, you say?
Trevor	Sure thing!: You're really pumped up, <player>!
Jacq	Of course I accept!: Wow, <player>! You sure are motivated. Well... I've got no reason to turn down this invitation—I'll give it my all too!
Volo	Then let's split into two teams!
(Volo and the player prepare to battle Jacq and Trevor)
Volo	Let the battle begin!
(Transition to after the battle)
Volo	It's always fun battling with Pokémon!
Jacq	Hehe. I had fun too!
Volo	Mr. Jacq! I want to learn more about how you developed your Pokédex! Could I bother you again to discuss it?
Jacq	Of course! I want to get to know you better, too.
Volo	Why, thank you! I also research Pokémon myths as a hobby. So I'd like to share my knowledge with you and help you complete your Pokédex, Trevor!
Trevor	Really?! Thank you!
Jacq	We should introduce Volo to the others too.
Volo	Oh, I appreciate the offer, but...I'd like to keep my presence a secret. There's someone I really don't want to be seen by on this island.
Trevor	Really? Who could that be?
Volo	Now, now! We've all got our reasons, don't we? Well then, see you in a few days!
(Volo leaves)
Jacq	There's something about him that I can't quite put a finger on... But he does love Pokémon—that's for sure!
Trevor	Yes! He seems very knowledgable too!
Jacq	I hope I can become good friends with Volo!

Mr. Jacq's Outdoor Classroom

Name	Text
(Jacq leads Trevor, the player, and a group of kids into the square)
Jacq	Let's all have fun and learn a lot today!
Poké Kid (1)	OK!
Poké Kid (2)	Mr. Jacq! Where did Pokémon come from?
Jacq	Hmm... That's a tricky question.
(Professor Oak and Mew pass by in the background)
Jacq	Well, I suppose...I'll start off by talking about a certain Mythical Pokémon!
(The camera rotates to show Professor Oak and Mew behind Jacq)
Jacq	That Pokémon is called Mew! Mew's genetic composition is said to possess the information of all Pokémon... Ah, in simple terms, "genetic composition" means something like a blueprint for an organism. It's been said that if the information of all Pokémon is written in that blueprint... then Mew must be the very first Pokémon—the ancestor of all Pokémon, basically!
Poké Kid (1)	Ohhh! I see!
Youngster	Then where did Mew come from?
Jacq	Ahaha... Didn't see that one coming... If only Ms. Raifort were here to provide some historical knowledge to help me out... Um... So this is a story—well, more of a legend, really—that people from a long, long time ago would tell...
(Fade to black)
???	"In the beginning, there was only a churning turmoil of chaos.
(Fade back to the square; Volo walks up behind the group)
???	"At the heart of chaos, where all things became one, appeared an Egg. "Having tumbled from the vortex, the Egg gave rise to the Original One."
Volo	This was Arceus, the creator of all things—the Pokémon known as a deity!
Youngster	I dunno what that means, but it sounds cool!
Volo	It does, doesn't it? Why, Arceus is said to be the creator of both humans AND Pokémon!
Preschooler	Whaaat?! Pokémon created humans, too?!
Volo	Legend says that Arceus is the origin of life!
Jacq	As you can see, there are still lots of mysteries about Pokémon! And there still isn't a definitive answer to your question of where they came from. There are many other theories on this subject, so if you're interested, please feel free to do your own research after class today!
Poké Kid (2)	OK!
(Transition to after the class is dismissed)
Jacq	Hello, Volo! Thanks for your help today!
Volo	It was no problem! I can't help chiming in on the subject of myths... Teaching can be surprisingly difficult... but you explained everything in a way the children could understand easily! I don't even know if they understood what I was talking about!
???	The origin of living things and Pokémon mythology... What interesting stories those were.
(N appears)
N	I couldn't help getting absorbed in them.

The Trainer Who Can Understand Pokémon

Name	Text
(Square; N, Jacq, Trevor, Volo, and the player are talking)
N	I see... So your shared interest in the Pokédex is how you all know each other.
(Volo's Togepi lets itself out of its Poké Ball)
Volo	Oh? Looks like Togepi wants to say hello, too!
N	Hmhm... Nice to meet you.
(Volo's Togepi cries out happily; N is thoughtful)
N	Oh... Sounds like you're being well taken care of.
Volo	Hm? What's going on?
Trevor	I heard that N can understand what Pokémon are saying.
Volo	Truly?
Jacq	Wow! WOW! What an amazing skill! What did Togepi say just now?
N	She said she appreciates Volo for always taking good care of her... The sweetness of her voice speaks to Volo's love for her.
Volo	... ... ... Well, observing my Pokémon includes taking care of them, of course! I was just really curious to learn more about Togepi! More importantly, I'm interested in the fact that you can understand what Pokémon are saying!
Trevor	Your partner Pokémon are Unova's legendary Dragon-type Pokémon, right? Zekrom!: The jet-black Pokémon that assists those who seek to make an ideal world! Reshiram!: The white Pokémon that helps those who seek to build a world of truth!
N	Hmhm... That's right. If you'd like to get to know me better, it might help for you to meet my friends.
(N sends out Reshiram and Zekrom)
Volo	What beautiful Pokémon! I would expect nothing less from Legendary Pokémon! ...And you can understand what they say as well, N?
N	Yes, of course.
Volo	In that case... what about a Pokémon that's considered a deity?
N	Hmm... Good question. I'm not sure. I've never met a Pokémon like that. But I'd love to find out if I ever have the chance. Oh, no! I just remembered I was in the middle of doing something. I need to bring this mysterious stone to Professor Bellis.
Volo	Mysterious stone?
Trevor	I showed you a picture of it when we first met!
N	According to Professor Bellis's research, they react to the bond between a Trainer and their Pokémon, similar to sync stones. And in the process, they release powerful energy.
(N holds out his hand, and the stone shines)
N	This is the stone in question.
Volo	Oh my! This is my first time actually seeing one in person...
(Volo is shocked, then thoughtful)
Volo	What a fascinating stone indeed! If sync stones are already being put to practical use on Pasio... then I assume these stones are being utilized in a similar manner?
N	No. Unlike sync stones, which can be integrated into our Poryphones... we haven't figured out a safe, controlled, and compact way to put these stones to practical use.
Jacq	I see. Sounds like a real conundrum.
(N, Jacq, Trevor, and the player continue to talk)
Volo	(If those stones are what I think they are...) (Looks like I'll need to lend a hand to the researchers here.)

A New, Better World...

Name	Text
(Lab; Colress is working at a whiteboard)
The next day...
(Volo approaches Colress)
Volo	I understand that you're helping to develop technology that will integrate those mysterious stones into the Poryphone!
Colress	Well, you've certainly got your ear to the ground! Where did you hear this?
Volo	I'm a merchant—getting the latest news is my forte! I heard it's been a challenge figuring out how to keep that technology both safe and compact!
Colress	Yes, precisely! There are several ways we could approach this if we disregard safety altogether... But it's easier to collect data if the finished product is accessible to everyone!
(Volo and Colress continue to chat)
Colress	In order to control the enormous energy released by the sync stone ultimate...
(Volo grins; transition to Volo talking to Jacq, Trevor, and the player in the square)
Volo	I took it upon myself to conduct some research on those mysterious stones. Why don't you put your expertise to good use and help their integration, Jacq?
Jacq	M-me?
Volo	Yes, you! You're the developer of a Pokédex app, after all... and you're so good at teaching new concepts to others! Take a look at this!
Jacq	Wow! You've written down so many ideas!
Volo	I don't have expert knowledge on these devices, but I put together some ideas that seemed easy to apply from my mercantile perspective! I know I'm the one making the request, but I thought it might help you out! What do you say? Would you like to give it a try?
Trevor	I agree with Volo! I'm sure you can do it, Mr. Jacq!
Jacq	I think so, too!: Ahaha... You sure are putting high expectations on me! You should do it!: How could I say no after all this encouragement?
(Jacq is thoughtful for a moment)
Jacq	All right! If it'll help everyone, I'll do it!
Volo	That's the spirit, Jacq!
Trevor	Let's head over to the lab right away!
(Jacq, Trevor, and the player start to leave, but they stop when they realize Volo isn't following them)
Jacq	Huh? Aren't you coming too, Volo?
Volo	I have plans to meet with some people after this.
Jacq	OK, I'll see you later, then!
Volo	Yes, see you.
(Jacq, Trevor, and the player leave)
Volo	(Forming a connection with someone...) (In the end, it's just a matter of using them before they use you.)
(Fade to black)
Volo	(That's why...) (I will never give up.)
(Transition to Professor Bellis, Rei, and some others gathered in the stadium)
Volo	(Even if it takes me decades or centuries...)
(Cut to Rei)
Volo	(Even if my desires are destroyed by a single outsider...)
(Cut to Volo in the stadium)
Volo	(This time, I will finally succeed at subjugating Arceus...) (I will make the secrets of this world mine...and create a new, better world!)
(Volo shakes his head and approaches the group)

Trivia

The end of this event leads directly into the story area Long-Held Ambitions on the Move from The Echo of a Deity's Voice.
Excluding costume events, this is the only story event that has event artwork for some but not all the featured characters, as no artwork was made including Jacq.
The splash screen artwork for this event was used for the Mysterious Stones Chapter once it was added to the Arceus Arc.

In other languages

Language		Title
Japanese		研究者と探求者
Mandarin Chinese		研究者與探索者
French		Science et Histoire
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Notes

↑ Unlocks 70 HP, 60 Attack, 20 Defense, 60 Sp. Atk, 20 Sp. Def, and 20 Speed for the corresponding skill gear. Activated for Ground, Fairy, and Sinnoh sync pairs. Additional effects are Fairy Zone: Moves ↑ 3%, Fairy S-Moves ↑ 2%, and Pinch: P-Move DR & S-Move DR 4%.
↑ Unlocks 70 HP, 60 Attack, 20 Defense, 60 Sp. Atk, 20 Sp. Def, and 20 Speed for the corresponding skill gear. Activated for Normal, Psychic, and Paldea sync pairs. Additional effects are Unscathed: Moves ↑ 4%, Psychic S-Moves ↑ 2%, and Psychic Terrain: P-Move DR & S-Move DR 4%.

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↑ Ariga confirming he drew the splash screen artwork

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