You work for Gamefreak in 2026 and have an assignment: Legends Unova is being worked on and it takes place 3,000 years ago in the times of the Original Dragon. Pokeballs did not exist at this time, nor did they exist in the capacity that they existed in Hisui. Think of a way to functionally make something work similarly while being less advanced. Make it make as much sense as you can. You have two years to reach a solution. Changing the hypothetical isn't an option.
a more serious thread this time