When Shiranui entered Route 1 he was already seeing Wedgehurst on the horizon along with some Pokémon he was not familiar with from the grazing sheep-like Wooloo to the squirrel-like Skwovet.  Stalking towards him was a Nickit and Shiranui on feeling a vibe dodged when Nickit struck and sent his new friend Sogekishu out.  Both Pokémon were exchanging priority moves with Nickit using Quick Attack and Sogekishu using Aqua Jet and Nickit was getting exhausted.  "Poké Ball, go!"  Shiranui threw a Poké Ball at Nickit and the fox thief was drawn in.  After three shakes the ball snapped shut and Shiranui had caught Nickit—his first capture in Galar.  He named his sneaky new friend Zoku.

Shortly after, a Rookidee landed nearby after seeing the recent battle and Sogekishu struck with Aqua Jet, which landed a critical hit.  Rookidee landed a Peck before Shiranui threw another Poké Ball.  Like with Zoku before, the ball shook three times before snapping shut, gaining Shiranui the Rookidee he had wanted to catch.  He named his new friend Kuuyu.  "Well done, Sogekishu," he praised and the Sobble in question jumped for joy.