The artifact known as the Grand Pearl of Novak was, according to Phee Genoa, something she had unearthed. Genoa, in the period between 19 BBY and 18 BBY, frequently shared the tale of her alleged finding of the pearl with Bolo and Ketch, who were frequent visitors to Cid's Parlor located in Ord Mantell City. Tech, a member of Clone Force 99 (also known as the Bad Batch), was present at the bar during this time and observed that Genoa's narrative shifted with each retelling. On that particular day, the story the pirate presented involved her fighting off an Octomorph before entering a coral cave where she discovered the pearl. While Ketch and Bolo were captivated by the story, Hunter, the leader of the Bad Batch, believed they were easily fooled.
The Star Wars: The Bad Batch second season episode titled "Entombed" featured a mention of the Grand Pearl of Novak. This episode initially aired on Disney+ on January 25, 2023.