Start: Route 24, farmhouse
Martin runs the Pokémon farm on Route 24 and asks you to do certain tasks for him. He seems like a nice guy with a funny accent who loves nature and work above all else.
Stage 1 - Visit All Ranch Pokémon
Martin wants to teach you more about life as a farmer. Visit all the Pokémon living on his ranch by interacting with the signs in front of their pens. For Miltank, stand at the center of the fence; for Tauros, do the same; and for Bouffalant in the north, walk under the bridge to trigger a short cutscene. Then, return to Martin.
Stage 2 - Meet Martin at the Skiddo Pen
Now you’ll help Martin with daily farm chores. Meet him at the Skiddo pen, west of the farmhouse.
Stage 3 - Bring 5 Absorb Bulbs
To feed the Skiddo, you need to bring Martin 5 Absorb Bulbs. These can be found as overworld items throughout the region.
Stage 4 - Meet Martin at the Tauros Pen
Next, you’ll assist with a problem at the Tauros pen. Meet Martin southeast of the farmhouse.
Stage 5 - Investigate the Tauros Pen
The leader of the Tauros herd has gone missing, leaving the others in chaos. You need to get it to rejoin the herd. Head east through the Flaaffy and Wooloo pens, use Cut in the south, and stand on the open patch near the flower. You’ll be challenged by the Tauros leader. After defeating it, it will return to its herd.
Stage 6 - Meet Martin at the Ponyta Pen
Next, head to the Ponyta pen, located north of the farmhouse.
Stage 7 - Get the Medicine
You’ll need medicine for a sick Ponyta. Pick it up from Ueli’s wife on the farm at Route 20, then return to the Ponyta pen with it.
Stage 8 - Have Dinner with the Family
To thank you for your help, Martin invites you to have dinner with his family. A cutscene will play inside the farmhouse, during which Martin’s daughter hints at the location of a mysterious Pokémon. From now on, you can investigate the tower northeast of the farmhouse at night when red eyes appear at the door. Climb the tower to encounter and catch Marshadow. After the dinner event, the quest will end.