Talk to Everyone
The residents of the Galar region are a colorful and friendly bunch, always ready with advice, directions, and sometimes even very useful items. Returning players will do this instinctively, but it’s worth mentioning for newcomers.
This is true of every region in the game, but in particular, there are two NPC’s you should be sure to speak to in Motostoke City, the game’s first major settlement.
One man by the platform leading up to the Gym will give you the Hi-tech Earbuds, an interesting item that will allow you to customize the game’s audio settings.
The other is a mysterious man known only as the Ball Guy. He can first be encountered in Motostoke’s Gym, and you will know him when you see him, as he is wearing a giant Pokeball on his head. You will encounter him in each Gym thereafter, and he will gift you with a variety of balls for your troubles.
