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Throwback Challenge 2020: Hoenn was the third part of Throwback Challenge 2020 event.[1] It featured a Special Research that rewarded a Groudon with Fire Punch, among other items.
Incense Day: Water and Dark Type featuring Carvanha and Pokémon Spotlight Hour featuring Poochyena were available during this event.
Features
Featured Pokémon
Following Pokémon had increased spawn rates in the wild. Pikachu wearing Rayquaza hat is in honor of Rayquaza being chosen in the Pokémon of the Year vote as the number-one Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region.
Moreover, these Shiny Pokémon were released with the start of the event.
Additionally, 7-km Eggs obtained during the event would hatch more of these Pokémon.
| 7-km Eggs |
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The following Raid Bosses were available during this event.
| Pokémon | Raid Boss's CP | Max. Capture CP |
|---|---|---|
 1st Tier Raid Bosses
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| 2nd Tier Raid Bosses
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 3rd Tier Raid Bosses
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Field Research event tasks
There were several of Field Research tasks exclusively available only for the event.
| Task | Possible Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch an Electric-type Pokémon | |
| Catch 3 Normal-type Pokémon | |
| Battle another trainer | |
| Evolve a Pokémon | |
| Send 2 Gifts to friends | |
| Trade a Pokémon | |
| Play with your buddy | |
| Earn a heart with your buddy | |
| Give your buddy a treat |
Special Research
First part:
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 3 Grass-, Water-, or Fire-type Pokémon | |
| Claim Reward | |
| Catch a Rock-type Pokémon | |
| Rewards for completing whole set | |
Second part:
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Power up a Pokémon | |
| Make 3 Nice Throws | |
| Catch a Fighting-type Pokémon | |
| Rewards for completing whole set | |
Third part:
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Send a Gift to a friend | |
| Make 3 Curveball Throws | |
| Catch an Electric-type Pokémon | |
| Rewards for completing whole set | |
Fourth part:
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Earn a Candy walking with your buddy | |
| Catch 3 Pokémon with Weather Boost | |
| Catch a Fire-type Pokémon | |
| Rewards for completing whole set | |
Fifth part:
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Make 3 Great Throws | |
| Power up Pokémon 3 times | |
| Catch a Normal-type Pokémon | |
| Rewards for completing whole set | |
Sixth part:
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch a Water, Electric or Bug-type Pokémon | |
| Battle another Trainer | |
| Catch a Flying-type Pokémon | |
| Rewards for completing whole set | |
Seventh part:
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch a Ghost-type Pokémon | |
| Give your buddy 3 treats | |
| Catch a Psychic-type Pokémon | |
| Rewards for completing whole set | |
Eighth part:
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Take a snapshot of a Water-type Pokémon | |
| Evolve a Pokémon | |
| Catch a Water-type Pokémon | |
| Rewards for completing whole set | |
Ninth part:
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Claim Reward | 3000 XP |
| Claim Reward | 3000 XP |
| Claim Reward | 3000 XP |
| Rewards for completing whole set | |
Trivia
- Although the event stated to include half Egg hatching distance, it does not stack with the the same bonus from coronavirus outbreak, making this event bonus non-existent.[2]
References
- ↑ Throwback Challenge: Celebrate our Pokémon journeys together!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2020-04-28.
- ↑ NianticHelp. Trainers, to clarify the bonus for the upcoming Throwback Challenge: Hoenn, the 1/2 hatch distance bonus will not stack with the currently live 1/2 hatch distance bonus. You will continue to have 1/2 hatch distance for the week.. Twitter. Retrieved on 2020-05-15.
