Throwback Challenge is a 36 part special research quest line that celebrates iconic moments from Pokémon GO’s Kanto, Johto, Hoenn and Sinnoh regions, with thematic quests along the way.
According to data mined (and unverified) information, this special research quest line should have 9 quests per region. The first 9 quests were accidentally released to some players on April 27th, titled Throwback Challenge 2020: Kanto.
This page lists all tasks and rewards for Throwback Challenge 2020: Kanto Special research, Kanto themed quests, Kanto themed raid bosses and more. Spoilers ahead.
Throwback Challenge 2020: Kanto Special Research Tasks and Rewards
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Step 1 / 9
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 3 Grass, Water or Fire-type Pokémon | 10x PokéBall |
| Take a snapshot of a Bug-type Pokémon | 5x Pinap Berry |
| Catch a Rock-type Pokémon | 500 Stardust |
Step completion rewards
Onix
- 1x Rare Candy
- 2x Golden Razz Berry
Step 2 / 9
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Battle in a raid |
Clefairy
|
| Transfer 3 Pokémon | 10x Super Potion |
| Catch a Water-type Pokémon | 500 Stardust |
Step completion rewards
Starmie
- 1x Rare Candy
- 2x Silver Pinap Berry
Step 3 / 9
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Evolve 3 Pokémon | 10x Great Ball |
| Hatch an Egg |
Snorlax
|
| Catch an Electric-type Pokémon | 500 Stardust |
Step completion rewards
Raichu
- 1x Rare Candy
- 2x Golden Razz Berry
Step 4 / 9
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Give your buddy a treat |
Gastly
|
| Send a gift to a friend |
Dratini
|
| Catch an Grass-type Pokémon | 500 Stardust |
Step completion rewards
Tangela
- 1x Rare Candy
- 2x Silver Pinap Berry
Step 5 / 9
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Earn a candy walking with your buddy | 5x Ultra Ball |
| Make 3 Great Throws |
Chansey
|
| Catch an Poison-type Pokémon | 500 Stardust |
Step completion rewards
Weezing
- 1x Rare Candy
- 2x Golden Razz Berry
Step 6 / 9
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Take a snapshot of a Ghost-type Pokémon |
Hitmonchan
|
| Catch a Fighting-type Pokémon |
Lapras
|
| Catch an Psychic-type Pokémon | 500 Stardust |
Step completion rewards
Alakazam
- 1x Rare Candy
- 2x Silver Pinap Berry
Step 7 / 9
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Take a snapshot of an Ice-type Pokémon | 10x Hyper Potion |
| Evolve a Pokémon |
Aerodactyl
|
| Catch an Fire-type Pokémon | 500 Stardust |
Step completion rewards
Arcanine
- 1x Rare Candy
- 2x Golden Razz Berry
Step 8 / 9
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Power up a Pokémon 6 Times | 1x Charged TM |
| Battle another Trainer | 1x Star Piece |
| Catch a Ground-type Pokémon | 500 Stardust |
Step completion rewards
Nidoking
- 1x Rare Candy
- 2x Silver Pinap Berry
Step 9 / 9
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Claim reward | 3000 XP |
| Claim reward | 3000 XP |
| Claim reward | 3000 XP |
Step completion rewards
Mewtwo
- Mewtwo knows the event exclusive move Psystrike. See our Psystrike Stats Updated: Early Look at Psystrike Mewtwo guide for meta relevant information.
- 10x Rare Candy
Kanto themed raid bosses
| Tier | Bosses |
|---|---|
| 1 | Charmander(s), Bulbasaur(s), Squirtle(s), Meowth(s), Magikarp(s), Koffing(s) |
| 2 | Magmar(s), Lickitung(s), Muk, Electabuzz, Cloyster, Exeggutor |
| 3 | Tangela, Jynx, Pinsir(s), Aerodactyl(s), Onix(s), Scyther(s) |
| 4 | Poliwrath, Golem, Nidoking, Nidoqueen, Dragonite, Snorlax |
| 5 | Darkrai |
Kanto themed research tasks
| Task Text | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 7 Pokemon. |
Krabby
|
| Catch 3 Poison-type Pokemon. |
Venonat
|
| Play with your buddy. |
Muk
|
| Take a snapshot of your buddy. |
Pikachu
|
| Take 3 snapshots of your buddy. |
Pikachu
|
| Transfer 7 Pokemon. |
Butterfree
|
| Battle another Trainer. |
Bulbasaur
|
| Give your buddy 3 treats. |
Mankey
|
| Power up your Pokemon. |
Squirtle
|
7KM Egg hatches
Eevee
|
Lapras
|
Lickitung
|
Machop
|
Onix
|
Pinsir
|
Scyther
|
Tangela
|
Venonat
|
