The Hoenn Throwback Challenge 2020 is now LIVE in Pokemon GO!
Trainers will engage in lengthy special research quest line celebrating the iconic moments from Johto. The Throwback Challenge has seen Kanto kick things off with Johto, Hoenn and Sinnoh regions at a later date.
Here's everything you need to know about Pokemon GO's Hoenn Throwback Challenge 2020.
Latest News
Egg Hatch Distance Update - 15th May
The Niantic Support account on Twitter has clarified that the bonus for the upcoming Throwback Challenge: Hoenn, the 1/2 hatch distance bonus will not stack with the current live 1/2 hatch distance bonus.
You will continue to have 1/2 hatch distance for the week.
Hoenn Throwback Challenge 2020 Dates And Schedule
The official announcement for the challenge has now gone live and the dates have been confirmed for the 22nd May until the 29th May.
Here's the full schedule:
- Throwback Challenge 2020: Kanto Timed Research: Friday, May 1, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, May 8, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. local time
- Throwback Challenge 2020: Johto Timed Research: Friday, May 8, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, May 15, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. local time
- Throwback Challenge 2020: Hoenn Timed Research: Friday, May 15, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, May 22, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. local time
- Throwback Challenge 2020: Sinnoh Timed Research: Friday, May 22, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, May 29, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. local time
- Throwback Challenge Champion 2020 Special Research unlock and event - Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Monday, June 8, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. local time
Hoenn Bonuses
You can look forward to the following features and bonuses.
- Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region—such as Skitty, Zangoose, and Seviper—will be appearing more frequently in the wild.
- Increased spawns for: Pikachu, Skitty, Zangoose, Seviper, Cacnea, Meditite, Barboach, Lotad, Swablu, Treecko, Torchic and Mudkip
- Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region will also be available to battle in raids.
- The following Pokémon will be hatching from 7 km Eggs: Lotad, Slakoth, Nincada, Skitty, Sableye, Mawile, Trapinch, Feebas, and Clamperl.
- Pikachu wearing Rayquaza hats will be appearing in the wild!
- If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny Skitty or Delcaty!
- Event-exclusive Field Research tasks will reward encounters with Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region.
- The distance needed to hatch an Egg once it’s been placed in an Incubator and the distance needed to earn Buddy Candy will be halved.
Hoenn Throwback Challenge 2020 Field Research
Here are the field research objectives and rewards for the Hoenn throwback event:
- Battle another trainer (Combusken)
- Catch an Electric-type Pokemon (Swellow)
- Catch 3 Normal-type Pokemon (Skitty)
- Earn a heart with your buddy (Marshtomp)
- Evolve a Pokemon (Snorunt)
- Give your buddy a treat (Corphish)
- Play with your Buddy (Lotad)
- Send 2 gifts to friends (Treecko)
- Trade a Pokemon (Ralts)
Hoenn Throwback Challenge 2020 Raid Bosses
Tier 1
- Torchic
- Mudkip
- Treecko
- Klink
- Swablu
- Duskull
- Timburr
Tier 2
- Feebas
- Kirlia
- Roselia
- Sableye
- Mawile
- Nosepass
Tier 3
- Cacturne
- Banette
- Claydol
- Hariyama
- Raichu (Alola)
Tier 4
- Walrein
- Medicham
- Absol
- Metagross
Tier 5
- Virizion
Hoenn Throwback Challenge 2020 Quests And Rewards
In total, there are 36 quests to complete during the Throwback Challenge, 9 per region and each will reward you for your efforts.
Here are the challenges for the Hoenn Throwback:
Quest 1
- Catch 3 grass, water or fire type Pokemon (10 Pokeballs)
- Claim Reward! (5 free rare candies)
- Catch a rock-type (500 Stardust)
Group rewards - 1 Pinap Berry, 2 Razz Berries, Nosepass encounter
Quest 2
- Power up a Pokemon (1 Pinap Berry)
- Make 3 nice throws (Lairon)
- Catch a Fighting-type (500 Stardust)
Group rewards - 2 Pinap Berry, 1 Razz Berry, Hariyama encounter
Quest 3
- Send a gift to a friend (1 incense)
- Make 3 Curveball throws (Wailmer)
- Catch an Electric-type (500 Stardust)
Group rewards - 1 Pinap Berry, 2 Razz Berry, Manectric encounter
Quest 4
- Earn a Candy walking your buddy (Trapinch)
- Catch 3 Pokemon with Weather Boost (Bagon)
- Catch a Fire-type Pokemon (500 Stardust)
Group rewards - 2 Pinap Berry, 1 Razz Berry, Camerupt encounter
Quest 5
- Make 3 great throws (Shedinja)
- Power Up Pokemon 3 times (10 Great Balls)
- Catch a Normal-type (500 Stardust)
Group rewards - 1 Pinap Berry, 2 Razz Berry, Slakoth encounter
Quest 6
- Catch a Water, Electric or Bug-type Pokemon(10 Ultra Balls)
- Battle another Trainer (Absol)
- Catch a Flying-type (500 Stardust)
Group rewards - 2 Pinap Berry, 1 Razz Berry, Swellow encounter
Quest 7
- Evolve a Ghost-type (5 revives)
- Give your buddy 3 treats (1 Charged TM)
- Catch a Psychic-type (500 Stardust)
Group rewards - 1 Pinap Berry, 2 Razz Berry, Claydol encounter
Quest 8
- Take a snapshot of a Water-type (Clamperl)
- Evolve a Pokemon (1 Star Piece)
- Catch a Water-type Pokemon (500 Stardust)
Group rewards - 2 Pinap Berry, 1 Razz Berry, Sealeo encounter
Quest 9
- Claim Reward (3000 XP)
- Claim Reward (3000 XP)
- Claim Reward (3000 XP)
Group rewards - 10 Rare Candy, Groudon encounter with exclusive move Fire Punch