Faba

Faba (Japanese: ザオボー Sauboh) is a character introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon. He works at the Aether Foundation. He is the in the  to have the  Aether Branch Chief (Japanese: エーテルしぶちょう Aether Director). He specializes in the Psychic type.

In the games
Faba first appears in Pokémon Sun and Moon. He is identified by his signature sunglasses, and is very proud of his position in the Foundation. He sometimes refers to himself as Aether Paradise's last line of defense.

The undefined first meets Faba at Memorial Hill on their way to the Ruins of Life. Trying to get a to stop harassing a, Faba asks for the player's assistance. After defeating the Grunt, Faba, thankful for the player's help invites them to visit the Hano Grand Resort after they finish their grand trial with Olivia. Upon arriving there, the Faba invites the player, along with Hau, to Aether Paradise.

Faba reappears to stop the player, Hau, and Gladion as they storm the foundation's headquarters for the kidnapped Lillie. Gladion demands that Faba tell him what the foundation is planning, but Faba refuses, taunting Gladion about his past, before battling the player. Faba is defeated and concedes, granting the player's group clearance to the second basement floor, where he claims they will find. This, however, turns out to be a lie spun by Faba to give himself time to call in reinforcements and strengthen his Pokémon team. By the time the player's group attempts to head towards Lusamine's quarters, Faba has returned with three s by his side. He reveals he has the key to the way forward in his hands, a plan which Hau calls into question, frustrating the chief. After defeating two of the employees alongside Gladion, the player has a Multi Battle with Faba and the remaining employee, with Hau as their partner. Defeated, Faba is forced to relent, and gives the keys to Hau, who unlocks the way forward.

After becoming, it is revealed that Faba was demoted. Humbled by recent events, Faba is determined to become a new man by integrating himself with the rank and file. Faba requests another battle with the player, and upon defeat, gives the player a Dubious Disc. After that, he will linger in the lobby of Lusamine's mansion on Aether Paradise.

Faba is one of the possible s who will challenge the player for the title of Champion at the. He always appears on the first day of each month.

In, Faba's role is virtually the same as in Sun and Moon, with only minor changes happening throughout the main story, including an encounter at Ula'ula Meadow. A major expansion to his role happens during the post-game in Episode RR, where he teams up with Team Rainbow Rocket during their takeover of Aether Paradise, intending to use their success as a stepping stone to further his own career. He later attempts to stop the player and Lillie from entering Team Rocket's Castle, only to be defeated. He leaves afterwards, but not before warning the two about the people Giovanni brought with him from other worlds. He is not seen again until after Giovanni's defeat, where he attempts to cover his involvement in the incident, but ends up giving away his true intentions in the process. As a result, Faba is demoted to intern, much to his humiliation. He also no longer appears in Title Defense battles, with Lusamine appearing in his place.

Under the alias "F" (Japanese: S), Faba keeps a blog on which he posts comments about his job and his beliefs on various subjects. These posts can be viewed on the computer in Aether Paradise's Secret Lab A, where the specimens were created. One reveals that he developed the s after taking the project over from his predecessor. Another reveals that he designed the control mask technology that would later be used on Type: Null following the failure of the initialization tests, as a precaution in case such an event took place.

Pokémon
Faba's Pokémon are kept in s.

First battle

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Second battle



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Rematches
Faba uses this team both in the one-time battle at Aether Paradise and in the Title Defense battles at the.




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Second battle



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Pokémon Sun and Moon

 * Memorial Hill
 * "Stand firm! Think of what the president would say!"
 * "Why, I am the Aether Foundation's last line of defense! What would become of the foundation if something were to happen to me now?"
 * "Ah! Here is a promising young ! Fight in my stead, child, and rout these Team Skull ruffians. I will bestow honor upon you, if you do!"
 * "Yes, indeed. You are a trial-goer, aren't you? You're a splendid Trainer."
 * "I am deeply impressed! I'd like to reward you by showing you something truly astounding. Once you have finished your grand trial, come to Hano Grand Resort and I will take you to see a wondrous place."


 * Hano Grand Resort
 * "So you've come at last."
 * "Ah. But forgive me. I have yet to introduce myself. You may call me Faba. I told you before that I would show you someplace astounding, right? Well, that wondrous place is...Aether Paradise!"
 * "Let me tell you about Aether Paradise. Just as the name suggests, Aether Paradise is a veritable paradise for Pokémon that floats far out in the sea surrounding Alola. It is an artificial island, made entirely by human technology, for the protecting of Pokémon! Of course I'm an adult who keeps his promises. So I will prove to you that all I've told you is the absolute truth with a tour of Aether Paradise. You will come, won't you?!"
 * Yes: "Good, good. Then you'll come with me. Aether Paradise will amaze you."
 * No: "Hmm. Yes. Well, children are often too frivolous and aimless to properly think through— Ahem. I mean they value their freedom so. But the answer that I want to hear from you is a resounding "Yes!" Now let's hear it!"
 * "Oh? Even Kahuna Olivia has come to see you off?"
 * "Then let us enjoy an adventure upon that grand vessel that will take us across the high seas! By which I mean to say, the ferry."


 * Aether Paradise
 * B1F
 * "Here we are, you two. This is Aether Paradise."
 * "Aether Paradise is a facility created for the conservation of Pokémon. It has been outfitted with all of the latest technology for this purpose. Downstairs, our teams work on developing new Poké Balls and more. Yes, all for the sake of Pokémon conservation."
 * "Though you will not be able to use any of your Poké Balls within Aether Paradise. A jamming signal is broadcast throughout the facility to prevent them from functioning."
 * "Yes, excuse you! What is the meaning of that form of address? I have a title for a reason! How else will anyone know how important I am?"
 * "Now, I must go speak with the president about our conservation efforts on 🇮🇸... Show these children around, and then take them to meet the president as well."


 * Aether Paradise
 * 1F
 * Before battle
 * "I, Faba, am the Aether Branch Chief. The only one in the world, I'm irreplaceable."
 * "And here you come back...uninvited?"
 * "Hee hee hee! Look at you... Living out in the world hasn't been kind, has it? But I'm still not telling you anything! And you of all people should understand why... Gladion."
 * "Oh ho... Is that right? Is that what you think?"
 * "So you wish to battle me? Branch Chief Faba? The man who is called Aether Paradise's last line of defense is to battle a mere child?!"
 * "As you will!"


 * Upon being defeated
 * "Aiyee!"


 * After being defeated
 * "H-h-how can this be?! How could this child..."
 * "Indeed... The world truly hasn't been kind to you, has it? Look how hard it has made you. If you're looking for, I suppose it might be downstairs."
 * "Well...if you must know... I've heard experiments are held down there. Experiments aiming to tear the very boundaries of the world apart."
 * "Why not? This is an act of kindness I can do for you thanks to my position as branch chief."


 * If talked to before using the elevator
 * "...You should descend, promptly. I am being kind. Can't you see that?"


 * After clearing B2F
 * "My, my...what naughty children. You should just lay your heavy heads down."
 * "But I knew that you would struggle onward— I could see through every action you would take. So I knew you would try to reach the president."
 * "And that is why! I knew that I would be able to ambush you here and remedy my previous failure. The only reason I let you in the lower floor was to buy time to gather more staff to stop you."
 * "Indeed! I have it right here."
 * "What?!"
 * "E-enough, you lot! Teach these children a lesson!"


 * After battling the first pair of s
 * "H-h-h-how can this be? To be cornered by mere children?!"
 * "E-enough! I will show you the true power of Branch Chief Faba! The man who is called Aether Paradise's last line of defense! We will settle this at last with a Multi Battle!"


 * Upon being defeated
 * "Aiyee!"


 * After being defeated
 * "This is why... This is why I can't bring myself to like children."


 * Aether Paradise
 * 1F
 * "Well...I'm afraid that the little kerfuffle we went through resulted in my demotion. I am turning over a new leaf and beginning over as one of the rank and file. When all is said and done, I feel like I've become a completely different person. In mind and body."
 * "Could the new and improved Faba request a battle with you?"
 * I'd rather not: "No! Does my new and improved form so intimidate you?"
 * Of course: "Then here I come! The new and improved Faba makes his debut!"


 * Upon being defeated
 * "What is the meaning of this?!"


 * After being defeated
 * "So what did you think of the new and improved Faba, hmm? With my newfound charm, you will see me make my comeback within the foundation! And for that I will have to gain quite a bit of support behind me."
 * "That is just a little token from me, so you won't forget the new Faba. Now watch as I work my way up the ladder of the foundation once more!"
 * "When I was reduced to this low-ranking position, I had a sudden revelation. I desperately long for that title of respect!"


 * Lusamine's Room
 * "Young Master Gladion is doing a fine job as the acting president of the foundation. But don't you think it would be more appropriate to have an adult like me fill the position...?"
 * You're right: "You are surprisingly intelligent for a child!"
 * You think so?: "This is why I hate dealing with child— Er, I mean... I find it so interesting talking with children."


 * First challenge
 * Before battle
 * "... Now that is a title that everyone in Alola would bow before! I'm already a champion when it comes to power and prestige, after all... Taking this title would be my just deserts!"
 * "... Now that is a title that everyone in Alola would bow before! I'm already a champion when it comes to power and prestige, after all... Taking this title would be my just deserts!"


 * Upon being defeated
 * "Th-this child has—!"


 * After being defeated
 * "I admit you have potential... You have proved to me that my judgment of you when we first met was flawless, as usual. You are a worthy Champion!"


 * Subsequent challenges
 * Before battle
 * "As long as you claim that title, I will keep clawing my way here to you! That's right! I'm here to relieve you of the title of Pokémon League Champion!"


 * Upon being defeated
 * "Th-this child has—!"


 * After being defeated
 * "You wait... Someday I will claw my way back up here again... but I suppose I should congratulate you first! See how bighearted I am to praise my opponent!"

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

 * Memorial Hill
 * "Stand firm! Think of what the president would say!"
 * "Why, I am the Aether Foundation's last line of defense! What would become of the foundation if something were to happen to me now?"
 * "Ah! Here is a promising young ! Fight in my stead, child, and rout these Team Skull ruffians. I will bestow honor upon you, if you do!"
 * "Yes, indeed. You are a trial-goer, aren't you? You're a splendid Trainer."
 * "I am deeply impressed! I'd like to reward you by showing you something truly astounding. Once you have finished your grand trial, come to Hano Grand Resort and I will take you to see a wondrous place."


 * Hano Grand Resort
 * "So you've come at last."
 * "Ah. But forgive me. I have yet to introduce myself. You may call me Faba. I told you before that I would show you someplace astounding, right? Well, that wondrous place is...Aether Paradise!"
 * "Let me tell you about Aether Paradise. Just as the name suggests, Aether Paradise is a veritable paradise for Pokémon that floats far out in the sea surrounding Alola. It is an artificial island, made entirely by human technology, for the protecting of Pokémon! Of course I'm an adult who keeps his promises. So I will prove to you that all I've told you is the absolute truth with a tour of Aether Paradise. You will come, won't you?!"
 * Yes: "Good, good. Then you'll come with me. Aether Paradise will amaze you."
 * No: "Hmm. Yes. Well, children are often too frivolous and aimless to properly think through— Ahem. I mean they value their freedom so. But the answer that I want to hear from you is a resounding "Yes!" Now let's hear it!"
 * "Oh? Even Kahuna Olivia has come to see you off?"
 * "Then let us enjoy an adventure upon that grand vessel that will take us across the high seas! By which I mean to say, the ferry."


 * Aether Paradise
 * B1F
 * "Here we are, you two. This is Aether Paradise."
 * "Aether Paradise is a facility created for the conservation of Pokémon. It has been outfitted with all of the latest technology for this purpose. Downstairs, our teams work on developing new Poké Balls and more. Yes, all for the sake of Pokémon conservation."
 * "Though you will not be able to use any of your Poké Balls within Aether Paradise. A jamming signal is broadcast throughout the facility to prevent them from functioning."
 * "Yes, excuse you! What is the meaning of that form of address? I have a title for a reason! How else will anyone know how important I am?"
 * "Now, I must go speak with the president about our conservation efforts on 🇮🇸... Show these children around, and then take them to meet the president as well."


 * Ula'ula Meadow
 * "Oh my. If it isn't . Where might you be off to?"
 * To see Team Skull: "To see Team Skull?! You mean you're going to their base in Po Town?"
 * To Po Town: "To Po Town?! I-isn't that where Team Skull makes its base?"
 * "Such awful thugs they are, tormenting poor Pokémon for no good reason... I swear I just don't know what to do with them! And just look at me, would you? Here I am, taking the initiative to travel Alola on my own to check on how Pokémon are doing. I've been trying to think through this issue on my own. That sort of noble dedication is what you would expect of a president, even... Don't you agree?"
 * "Not that a foolish child could... Ahem. I mean, not that I would expect you to know. Anyhow. Do try to stay safe. Don't say I didn't warn you about Team Skull."


 * Aether Paradise
 * 1F
 * Before battle
 * "I, Faba, am the Aether Branch Chief. The only one in the world, I'm irreplaceable."
 * "And here you come back...uninvited?"
 * "Hee hee hee! Look at you... Living out in the world hasn't been kind, has it? But I'm still not telling you anything! And you of all people should understand why... Gladion."
 * "Oh ho... Is that right? Is that what you think?"
 * "So you wish to battle me? Branch Chief Faba? The man who is called Aether Paradise's last line of defense is to battle a mere child?!"
 * "As you will!"


 * Upon being defeated
 * "Aiyee!"


 * After being defeated
 * "H-h-how can this be?! How could this child..."
 * "Indeed... The world truly hasn't been kind to you, has it? Look how hard it has made you. If you're looking for Cosmog, I suppose it might be downstairs."
 * "Experiments to reach a world different from Alola... That's what I've been told, yes."
 * "Why not? This is an act of kindness I can do for you thanks to my position as branch chief."


 * If talked to before using the elevator
 * "...You should descend, promptly. I am being kind. Can't you see that?"


 * After clearing B2F
 * "My, my...what naughty children. You should just lay your heavy heads down."
 * "But I knew that you would struggle onward— I could see through every action you would take. So I knew you would try to reach the president."
 * "And that is why! I knew I would be able to ambush you here, just in front of the mansion where the president remains, and remedy my previous failure. The only reason I let you in the lower floor was to buy time to gather more staff to stop you."
 * "W-well...of course... I am a wonderful branch chief, after all!"
 * "What?!"
 * "E-enough! You lot! Teach these children a lesson!"


 * After battling the first pair of s
 * "H-h-h-how can this be? To be cornered by mere children?!"
 * "E-enough! I will show you the true power of Branch Chief Faba! The man who is called Aether Paradise's last line of defense! We will settle this at last with a Multi Battle!"


 * Upon being defeated
 * "Aiyee!"


 * After being defeated
 * "This is why... This is why I can't bring myself to like children."


 * Outside
 * After becoming Champion
 * "Stop right there."
 * "I strongly suggest you abandon your efforts to thwart Team Rainbow Rocket."
 * "If Team Rainbow Rocket takes over Aether Paradise, the organization will grow far beyond where we are today...and more Pokémon will be saved!"
 * "...And if I can assist it in doing so, no doubt my career will also reach new heights!"
 * "Such a wonderful thought, wouldn't you agree?"
 * "Ah, as astute as ever, Miss Lillie! The same intuition that told you to rescue still serves you well, I see. Yes, you guess correctly! I have taken it upon myself to facilitate Team Rainbow Rocket's take-over and ensure everything goes smoothly!"
 * "...You may be astute, Miss Lillie, but I see you are less inclined to listen to reason."
 * "Now, even I would be hard-pressed against the, especially if Gladion or the grandson of the kahuna were aiding him/her..."
 * "But with you tripping him/her up, perhaps it won't be so difficult for me to win, even against the Champion! I thank you in advance, Miss Lillie!"
 * "...As you will."
 * "Then I, Branch Chief Faba, Aether Paradise's last line of defense, shall show you little children the harshness of the real world!"


 * Upon being defeated
 * "You haven't heard it in a while, so... Aiyee!"


 * After being defeated
 * "Hmph! I'll have you know defeating me won't do you any good, anyway."
 * "The Ultra Wormhole has resonated with the boss's ideology and has gathered the toughest, meanest villains from many other worlds!"
 * "...Although, for now, they seem content just to do whatever research they wish, using the technology of Aether Paradise..."
 * "Now, I hope you enjoy your futile efforts!"


 * Trophy Room
 * "Buagh!"
 * "P-P-P-President! I-I'm glad you're safe!"
 * "Oh, yes, of course! No need to worry yourself about me, President! I'm just glad you're safe!"
 * "N-now, now, Miss Lillie! You must still be rattled from all the confusion and chaos caused by Team Rainbow Rocket! I would never do such a thing as betray the foundation and invite Team Rainbow Rocket in, just to advance my career!"
 * "I... I'm sorry!"
 * "I... I'm sorry!"


 * Outside
 * "Urrrrgh! Why must I be the one doing such menial, mundane chores?!"
 * "I-Intern?! Please, don't call me by that title!"
 * "Hey! Ms. Wicke! Please, help me just a little!"


 * Aether Paradise
 * 1F
 * Before battle
 * "Well...I'm afraid that the little kerfuffle we went through resulted in my demotion. I am turning over a new leaf and beginning over as one of the rank and file. When all is said and done, I feel like I've become a completely different person. In mind and body."
 * "Could the new and improved Faba request a battle with you?"
 * Of course: "Then here I come! The new and improved Faba makes his debut!"
 * I'd rather not: "No! Does my new and improved form so intimidate you?"


 * Upon being defeated
 * "What is the meaning of this?!"


 * After being defeated
 * "So what did you think of the new and improved Faba, hmm? With my newfound charm, you will see me make my comeback within the foundation! And for that I will have to gain quite a bit of support behind me."
 * "That is just a little token from me, so you won't forget the new Faba. Now watch as I work my way up the ladder of the foundation once more!"
 * "When I was reduced to this low-ranking position, I had a sudden revelation. I desperately long for that title of respect!"


 * Lusamine's Room
 * "Miss Lusamine can be rather egotistical, I find. Don't you think that someone like me, who always has the foundation's best interests in mind, would be more fitting for the position?"
 * You're right: "You are surprisingly intelligent for a child!"
 * You think so?: "This is why I hate dealing with child— Er, I mean... I find it so interesting talking with children."

Aether Paradise Secret Lab A - Blog entries

 * Introduction
 * "This is the blog of F, a branch chief working in the Alola region."
 * "Title: Introduction"
 * "Are you interested in success, dear readers? Then allow me to introduce myself. My name is F, and I am an elite, self-made man. Here on my blog, I will show you the way to succeed."


 * Multitasking
 * "This is the blog of F, a branch chief working in the Alola region."
 * "Title: Multitasking"
 * "Currently I am working on the development of a special sort of ball, which I took over from my predecessor, in parallel with another project. Seeing how well I multitask impresses my subordinates and increases their motivation. Showing how skillful you are is a kind of on-the-job training for your underlings."


 * Hedging risks
 * "This is the blog of F, a branch chief working in the Alola region."
 * "Title: Hedging risks"
 * "I once ventured to undertake a project without notifying my superior. I developed a device to restrain a dangerous life form, in case it became necessary to do so. I had it made for hedging risks to protect myself, but for better or worse, it was made public. It is always essential to consider the risks before one takes action."


 * Massaging the truth
 * "This is the blog of F, a branch chief working in the Alola region."
 * "Title: Massaging the truth"
 * "My superior's family stole the results of our research and ran off. However, I have chosen to never blow this issue out of proportion. I will only be reprimanded for my own mistakes, and surely my superior is also displeased with the actions of her family as well. When necessary, one must always be prepared to massage the truth to protect one's own position. It is not an exaggeration to say that this skill is vital for success."

In the anime
In the past, Faba worked on the creation of, a Pokémon created to combat Ultra Beasts. Although the project was a success, Faba lied to Lusamine and reported it to be a failure, keeping Silvally's existence a secret from her. Four years prior to the start of the, Faba secretly opened an Ultra Wormhole down in Aether Paradise's underground research area and successfully summoned a. However, when stumbled across the site, the Ultra Beast took notice of her and attempted to take her back with it. As Faba could only watch in horror, Lillie was saved by Silvally. Sometime after the incident, Faba put restrictions on Silvally by giving it a special limiter mask, reverting it to a. Because of this mistreating, ultimately stole Silvally from him.

Faba debuted in A Dream Encounter!. He, along with Lusamine, Professor Burnet, and Wicke, investigated the Altar of the Sunne due to Ultra Aura being detected from that location. When they were unable to find anything, Faba blamed this on Burnet's equipment malfunctioning, only for Lusamine to point out his jealousy of Burnet. Later, after receiving another Ultra Aura response, Faba accompanied Lusamine and Professor Burnet to 's house on Melemele Island, where he met and Nebby. He became upset with Lusamine when she entrusted Nebby to Ash, and for not letting the Aether Foundation take care of it instead.

He reappeared in Deceiving Appearances!, where he and Wicke welcomed Ash and to Aether Paradise. During their tour of Aether Paradise, he followed the group around to learn more about Nebby. Faba also began feeling troubled by Lillie making contact with Pokémon again, not wanting her to remember the incident that caused her fear. It was also revealed that he hired as Aether Foundation employees after taking a keen interest in their talking.

In Mission: Total Recall!, Faba traveled to Gladion's hotel room to take back Type: Null. After defeating Gladion's Pokémon in battle, he Gladion and succesfully retrieved Type: Null. Later that day, Faba noticed Lillie and Ash, wandering through Aether Paradise's lab area on a quest to remember the cause of Lillie's fear. Fearing that Lillie had regained her memories, Faba attacked her and Ash and attempted to erase her memories. However, he was stopped when Gladion and Lusamine arrived after having found Type: Null. Upon being sent out, Type: Null broke free from its helmet and evolved into, allowing it to easily defeat Faba's Pokémon. Seeing Silvally made Lillie remember everything and helped her overcome her fear. As Lillie celebrated being able to touch Pokémon again, Faba managed to sneak away.

Following his foiled scheme, Faba had been looked for, but could not be found. In Faba's Revenge!, he was seen watching Ash and his classmates at the Pokémon School. He planned on kidnapping Nebby to open an Ultra Wormhole and catch an Ultra Beast in order to restore his honor. While everyone's attention was elsewhere, Faba managed to lure Nebby away from the group and tricked it into ing them to Aether Paradise's lab area. He was soon confronted by Ash, Lillie, Gladion, and Lusamine who successfully managed to free Nebby from the machine before he was able to successfully open up an Ultra Wormhole. However, Nebby then evolved into, radiating enough Ultra Aura for a wormhole to appear, summoning a. As Faba stared in admiration, Nihilego knocked him aside before engaging in battle with the others, eventually succeeding in taking Lusamine with it into the Ultra Wormhole. In the next episode, when Faba was confronted by Wicke and Burnet about Lusamine's capture, he desperately attempted to pin the blame of the incident on Lusamine herself.

After Lusamine's rescue, Faba was seen attending Kukui and Burnet's wedding in The Professors' New Adventure!. He later apologized to Ash and his classmates for his actions and revealed that he was demoted and made into Wicke's subordinate. He was then asked to show the group details of the Ultra Guardians, a task force dedicated to dealing with any potential Ultra Beast incidents.

Faba reappeared in Dummy, You Shrunk the Kids!, where he was invited to be a special teacher at the Pokémon School to teach about science. He showed off his new invention, which could shrink objects, allowing them to be placed in Poké Ball-like capsules. Faba attempted to demonstrate it on a blackboard, only for the machine to malfunction, which resulted in Ash, Lillie, and getting shrunk. A subsequent accident caused them to be swept away from the school. Whilst the others set off to find Ash, Lillie, and Sophocles, Faba stayed behind to make repairs on his machine with help from the. After Ash, Lillie, and Sophocles were returned to their normal sizes, Faba attempted to demonstrate his machine once more, which resulted in growing in size.

In The Shape of Love to Come!, Faba was seen with Lusamine and Wicke, when Ash, Professor Burnet, and Professor Kukui called the Aether Foundation to inform them about 's habit of putting its feelings into its drawings. While Wicke thought it was romantic, Faba was disappointed that it wasn't really "scientific".

In Filling the Light with Darkness!, mysterious dark clouds appeared over Alola, leaving all of the adults tired and without motivation. After doing some research, Faba, Lusamine, Wicke, and Burnet, found out that the cause of the incident was a small Ultra Wormhole that was slowly draining Alola's Ultra Aura. The Ultra Guardians were sent to the Altar of the Sunne, where, under Faba's instruction, the members with Z-Rings combined their Z-Power to fuel his machine that could disperse the clouds and reveal the hidden Ultra Wormhole. In the next episode, he and the others witnessed and  emerging from the wormhole. He was later seen arriving at Melemele Island, along with Lusamine, Wicke, and Professor Burnet. While everyone was later watching Lunala recover in the Ultra Guardians base, Faba informed them of Team Rocket's Matori Matrix.

After the Ultra Guardians left for Ultra Space with a fully recovered Lunala in The Prism Between Light and Darkness!, Faba and Professor Kukui volunteered to aid them. On Ten Carat Hill, he and Kukui confronted the Matori Matrix by using their Pokémon to damage the team's airship and prevent them from entering the Ultra Wormhole. Afterwards, Faba and Kukui faced Gozu and his in battle, but their Pokémon were swiftly beaten. In the next episode, Faba didn't own any more Pokémon, forcing Kukui to sent out his, who was able to defeat Mega Aggron with its Z-Move. Faba quickly figured out Kukui's secret identity upon noticing the resemblance between him and the Masked Royal, and revealed he was a big fan of the Masked Royal. He and Kukui then witnessed attacking Team Rocket's airship, after which the team retreated. Faba later joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could revert to its. After Necrozma had returned to its, Faba watched as the Ultra Guardians, Nebby, and Lunala returned to Alola, alongside Kukui, Lusamine, Burnet, and Wicke.

Faba reappeared in Turning the Other Mask!, where he and James participated in a handshake event held by the Masked Royal. Later, the two headed backstage, hoping to get an autograph, only to discover Molayne preparing to change into the Masked Royal costume to cover for Kukui. Mistaking him for an impostor, Faba and James attacked Molayne and tied him up. When Mad Magma appeared, demanding the Masked Royal face him in a rematch, Faba took on the Masked Royal persona and tried to battle him with Incineroar, only to be easily defeated. Later, after Mad Magma had been defeated, Faba woke up in the bleachers and tried to resume the fight, only to discover that it was over, however, he then found out that the Masked Royal autographed his prized Masked Royal T-shirt, making him very happy.

Faba reappeared again in SM096. He encountered Team Rocket, who had secured jobs at the Aether Foundation thanks to Wicke. He was suspicious of them at first, but Wicke spoke up for them. Later, Faba discovered a list of potential Pokémon targets that Team Rocket had. He then realized that a was unaccounted for and alerted Wicke. They later found Stufful clinging to Jessie's hair, accused them of stealing Stufful, and didn't believe their excuses after they ran. Faba then watched as arrived to collect Team Rocket and was reunited with Stufful, who was its child, in the process.

Character
When Faba first appeared, he was rather mean-spirited, constantly trying to grab Nebby. Realizing that his past actions involving may be revealed, Faba took measures to prevent it from happening by ruthlessly attacking  and, whilst preparing to wipe 's memories of the incident. He later apologized profusely for his actions and was forgiven. Faba has since become a trusted ally for the Ultra Guardians and the Aether Foundation.

A different side to Faba was shown in Securing the Future!, when he realized that was in fact the Masked Royal. He revealed that he was a big fan and promised not to mention Kukui's secret identity to anyone.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Faba debuts in the. He is first seen being approached by an, who reported that a group of people and Pokémon were rescued at sea. Due to the Employee not calling Faba by his title of Branch Chief, Faba was angered and had his throw the man around with its powers. After the Employee apologized and left, Faba resumed writing on his blog, only to be interrupted by Wicke. The two headed off to a room where, Professor Kukui, and Professor Burnet were waiting. After Wicke explained what happened to the three, Faba revealed that they were taken to Aether Paradise and offers to give them a tour of the place. After Kukui revealed that the Akala Island Trial Captains were heading to Po Town to deal with Team Skull, Faba left Wicke to guide their guests while rushing to inform Lusamine of the situation, fearing that Team Skull's downfall would ruin their plans.

Later, Faba and a group of s set off to Vast Poni Canyon. Upon arriving at their destination, Faba sent some Employees off to capture Hapu, the newly appointed Kahuna of Poni Island, while he and the others headed to the Poni Altar. Before he could leave, Faba was approached by Plumeria, who demanded that he tell her where Guzma was taken to after being kidnapped by. When Faba tried to feign ignorance, Plumeria revealed she had a that evolved from the  Guzma received from the Aether Foundation. Faba had Hypno use its powers to twist Plumeria's arm in an attempt to get her to release Cosmoem, only for Plumeria's to defeat Hypno with a sneak attack. Immediately after, Faba is attacked by Moon and, a member of the International Police. Worried that his plan could be put into jeopardy, Faba had the Employees with him battle Moon, Anabel, and Plumeria in the hopes that he could sneak off to the Altar while everyone is distracted.

After flying out of Plumeria's hands, Cosmoem headed towards the sky, where it encountered Nebby, another Cosmoem, and went to the Altar with it. Faba quickly pursued the two Protostar Pokemon and ordered the Employees to meet up with him at the Altar after they failed to capture Hapu. As he traveled, Faba concluded that the Cosmoem are related to and, which he hoped to obtain and use their power to take over the Aether Foundation. Noticing that Moon, Anabel, and Plumeria had been following him, Faba and the Employees battled them. Faba promised to help Plumeria find Guzma once he took over the Aether Foundation and offered to speed the process up if she assisted him.

Later, Faba found himself cornered by Anabel, Gladion, Lillie, and Hapu. After being captured, Faba was taken to the Poni Altar, where he got caught up in the clash between Moon, Anabel, Gladion, Hapu, and a group of Ultra Beasts that had arrived on the island. Instead of fighting, chose to confront Faba, demanding that he return the island the Aether Foundation took from his deceased great-grandfather five years ago as soon as he collected the rest of the money he needed to buy it back. Faba revealed to Sun that the island had already been converted into Aether Paradise, and the 100 million yen that he jokingly suggested Sun should gather back then wouldn't nearly be enough to return the island back to its previous state. Afterwards, Sun was captured by a mysterious that emerged from an Ultra Wormhole and Faba was freed by an Employee, allowing him to escape.

Six months later, Faba managed to take over the Aether Foundation.

In the TCG


Faba was introduced as a TCG Supporter card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English Sun & Moon Series (the Japanese SM Era). It was first released in the Japanese TCG Super-Burst Impact expansion before debuting in English in the TCG Lost Thunder expansion, with the background artwork by take. It was also released as a TCG Full Art card in Super-Burst Impact and Lost Thunder, with an illustration by the same artist. It allows the player to choose a Pokémon Tool or Special Energy card attached to 1 of the opponent's Pokémon, or any Stadium card in play, and to put it in the Lost Zone.

Names
Aether Branch Chief

Fabian Fabio Saubohne Vicio ザオボー 扎奧博