Throwback Challenge 2020: Hoenn is a special in-game event that celebrates Pokémon discovered in the Hoenn region. The event lasts from Friday, May 15, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, May 22, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. local time, and it’s a part of the greater Throwback Challenge 2020 Event.
Our Throwback Challenge Hoenn has all the information on Hoenn themed raids and field research, special 7 KM eggs, increased wild spawns and the Special Research quest line.
Without further ado, let’s dive in! You can use this table of contents to quickly navigate the guide:
Event Bonuses
Shiny Skitty
Shiny Skitty and Delcaty have been released during this event.
| Shiny Skitty | Shiny Delcaty |
|---|---|
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Hoenn themed Field Research
| Task Text | Reward |
|---|---|
| Play with your buddy |
Lotad
|
| Catch an Electric-type Pokemon |
Swellow
|
| Give your buddy a treat |
Corphish
|
| Earn a heart with your buddy |
Marshtomp
|
| Send 2 Gifts to friends |
Treecko
|
| Catch 3 Normal-type Pokemon |
Skitty
|
| Trade a Pokemon |
Ralts
|
| Battle another trainer |
Combusken
|
| Evolve a Pokemon |
Snorunt
|
Hoenn themed 7km Eggs
|
Lotad
|
Slakoth
|
Nincada
|
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Skitty
|
Sableye
|
Mawile
|
Trapinch
|
Feebas
|
Clamperl
|
Increased Wild Spawns
Pikachu
|
Skitty
|
Zangoose
|
Seviper
|
Cacnea
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Meditite
|
Barboach
|
Lotad
|
Swablu
|
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Treecko
|
Torchic
|
Mudkip
|
…and many more.
Hoenn Themed Raid Bosses
| Tier 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Torchic
|
Mudkip
|
Treecko
|
Klink
|
Swablu
|
Duskull
|
Timburr
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| Tier 2 | ||
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Feebas
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Kirlia
|
Roselia
|
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Sableye
|
Mawile
|
Nosepass
|
| Tier 3 | ||
Cacturne
|
Banette
|
Claydol
|
Hariyama
|
Alola Raichu
|
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| Tier 4 | ||
Walrein
|
Medicham
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Absol
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Metagross
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| Tier 5 | ||
Virizion
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Hoenn Throwback Challenge Special Research
Hoenn Throwback Special Research is a 9 part Research quest line that unlocks a Groudon with Fire Punch at the end of the quest line.
Tasks and Rewards
Stage 1
| Catch a Rock-type Pokemon | 500 Stardust |
| Catch 3 Fire, Grass or Water-type Pokemon | 10 Poké Balls |
| Claim reward | 5 Rare Candies |
Group rewards
- 1 Pinap Pinap,
- 2 Razz Berry,
- Nosepass encounter
Stage 2
| Catch a Fighting type | 500 Stardust |
| Power Up a Pokemon | 5 Pinap Berries |
| Make 3 Nice Throws |
Lairon
|
Group rewards
- 2 Pinap Berry,
- 1 Razz Berry,
- Hariyama encounter
Stage 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
Stage 4
| Earn a Candy Walking with your Buddy |
Trapinch
|
| Catch 3 Weather Boosted Pokémon |
Bagon
|
| Catch a Fire type | 500 Stardust |
Group rewards
- 2 Pinap Berry,
- 1 Razz Berry,
- Camerupt encounter
Stage 5
| Power up Pokemon 3 times | 10 Great Balls |
| Make 3 Great Throws |
Shedinja
|
| Catch a Normal type | 500 Stardust |
Group rewards
- 1 Pinap Berry,
- 2 Razz Berry,
- Slakoth encounter
Stage 6
| Catch a Water, Bug or Electric-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
Stage 7
| Give your Buddy 3 treats | 1 Charge TM |
| Catch a Ghost-type Pokemon | 5 Revives |
| Catch a Psychic type | 500 Stardust |
Group rewards
- 1 Pinap Berry,
- 2 Razz Berry,
- Claydol encounter
Stage 8
| Take a Snapshot of Water type Pokemon |
Clamperl
|
| Evolve a Pokémon | Star Piece |
| Catch a Water type | 500 Stardust |
Group rewards
- 2 Pinap Berry,
- 1 Razz Berry,
- Sealeo encounter
Stage 9
Groudon
| Claim Reward | 3000 XP |
| Claim Reward | 3000 XP |
| Claim Reward | 3000 XP |
Group rewards
- 10 Rare Candy
- Groudon encounter with exclusive move Fire Punch
