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After fleeing from {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}} in the [[Galar Mine]], [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] head to [[Motostoke]]'s [[Pokémon Center]] to treat {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}}, {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}, and [[Captain Pikachu]]. After they thank [[Nurse Joy]], [[Friede]] enters as he made it out of the mine with {{TP|Friede|Charizard}}. Friede compliments his Pokémon but notices that Charizard is hurt too, so he has Nurse Joy treat the {{pkmn|category|Flame Pokémon}} as well, which she gladly complies with.

After all their Pokemon are healed up, the group heads outside to the benches. Their Pokémon snack on {{Berries}} while Friede talks about the sheer strength of Moltres since it took all their strength just to escape its wrath and leave the mine. Liko takes this as sounding like fun, and Friede agrees. He says that it's always exciting to find an opponent stronger than him and it shows how much room he has for growth. Roy agrees, bringing up what [[Kabu]] said about learning from failure. Just then, [[Dot]] calls Friede to tell him about the information she gathered on Galarian Moltres, having been asked by Friede to investigate earlier. She tells the group about its physical features and how Pokémon who approach it end up lethargic. Dot then confirms that it is Moltres's [[Regional form|Galarian Form]]. Friede is amazed at having met such a marvel in person. Dot goes on by saying that the [[Legendary Pokémon]] resembles [[Kanto|Kantonian]] Moltres, but not much is known about it, and it's unstoppable when it gets mad. Friede remarks that's something they know all too well as Dot hangs up, telling them to be careful. Friede proposes going after Moltres since it has one of the Ancient [[Poké Ball]]s, but a frustrated Roy has a hard time thinking they can beat the Malevolent Pokémon when it's mad. Liko, remembering how {{TP|Liko|Hatenna}} shed a tear when Moltres was raging, thinks another emotion is hiding beneath its anger seeing how the Calm Pokémon could possibly sense it. Roy thinks a {{m|Flamethrower}} from Fuecoco that's just as strong would do the trick, but Liko brings up something else Kabu said, that winning isn't the only path for a {{pkmn|Trainer}}. Friede thinks from this statement that the group shouldn't think about defeating Moltres, but rather about calming its rage. As the group ponders how to calm Moltres, Fuecoco, and {{TP|Roy|Wattrel}} start squabbling over a [[Grepa Berry]]. Roy tries to break them up but to no avail. The Grepa Berry they are fighting over lands in front of a napping Sprigatito. When Fuecoco dives to get it, Sprigatito ends the quarrel by calming both of Roy's Pokémon down with its relaxing scent, giving the group an idea.

As the group comes out of the entrance tunnel, Moltres is right there waiting for them. Friede immediately sends Cap and Charizard into battle. Friede and Roy plan to draw Moltres' attention, having both Charizard and Fuecoco use Flamethrower. Moltres avoids the attack, and Liko and Sprigatito get to work building up a lot of its relaxing scent for the Legendary Pokémon. When Moltres charges up an {{m|Air Slash}} attack, Cap jumps in front of Liko and blocks it with {{m|Thunder Punch}}. With that, Liko commands Sprigatito to use [[Leafage]], the Grass Cat Pokemon mixing the attack with its aromatic scent to launch it at Moltres. However, the Malevolent Pokémon flaps its wings to deflect the attack each time. Friede gets the idea of having Sprigatito ride Charizard to get closer. Sprigatito hops on Charizard as they take flight. Charizard circles around Moltres and uses a Flamethrower. Fuecoco backs up Charizard with its own Flamethrower, which lands a hit on the Malevolent Pokémon and gives Liko and Sprigatito the opportunity to use Leafage again. However, Moltres blows off the attacks with a massive {{m|Hurricane}} that blows all of its attackers back.