[ it's a little weird to see someone so confused at seeing a regular ol' Ultra Ball, but it's just another exercise in trying to understand what it might look like to someone unfamiliar with Pokémon as a whole. it's starting to make him realize how much he takes technology for granted! ]

I dunno the deep science of how it works, but essentially the Ball converts the Pokémon into data that can be stored and moved around. It replicates a comfortable environment for them, so they're nice and cozy while we travel around! Convenient, right?

[ essentially, they don't need to be fed. it's like a dormant state that still maintains their consciousness... or something. it's complicated! ]