Pokémon Go has released the next batch of new research tasks as part of the ongoing Throwback Challenges in-game event that will reward players for taking part in a variety of different berries and other items. The 36-part Throwback Challenge 2020 added by Niantic has moved into a new region this week with a bunch of new challenges where gamers are once again tasked with capturing specific kinds of Pokémon. And with the event now spotlighting Johto Special Research in Pokémon Go, there are plenty of things to do.
Players will find a variety of new tasks to complete for various special prizes. Each set of tasks can be undertaken to earn unique rewards. The individual rewards within each part will grant single rewards, like PokéBalls or berries. And each set of tasks has a reward attached as well. The Johto Special Research in Pokémon Go can also be completed to earn encounters with rare Pokémon like Ho-oh and Xatu.
Set 1
- Catch 3 Fire, Grass or Water-type Pokémon – 10 Poké Balls
- Send a gift to a friend – Dunsparce encounter
- Catch a Flying-type Pokémon – 500 Stardust
You will earn the following rewards: 1 Silver Pinap Berry, 2 Golden Razz Berry, Xatu encounter
Set 2
- Give your buddy 3 treats – 5 Razz Berry
- Play with your Buddy – Spinarak encounter
- Catch a Bug-type Pokémon – 500 Stardust
You will earn the following rewards: 1 Silver Pinap, 2 Golden Razz Berry, Pineco encounter (has the chance to be shiny)
Set 3
- Make 3 Great throws – 1 Charge TM
- Hatch an Egg – Snubbull encounter
- Catch a Normal-type Pokémon – 500 Stardust
You will earn the following rewards: 1 Silver Pinap Berry, Miltank encounter and 2 Golden Razz Berry
Set 4
- Evolve a Pokemon – Sudowoodo encounter
- Catch 5 different Species of Pokémon – 10 Great Ball
- Catch a Ghost-type Pokémon – 500 Stardust
You will earn the following rewards: 1 Golden Razz Berry, Misdreavus encounter, 2 Silver Pinap Berry
Set 5
- Take 3 Snapshots with your Buddy – Shuckle encounter
- Make 4 Nice Curveball Throws – Mantine encounter
- Catch a Fighting-type Pokémon – 500 Stardust
You will earn the following rewards: 1 Silver Pinap Berry, Hitmontop encounter, and 2 Golden Razz Berry
Set 6
- Catch an Electric-type Pokemon – 1 Incense
- Power up Pokémon 3 times – Mareep encounter
- Catch a Steel-type Pokémon – 500 Stardust
You will earn the following rewards: 1 Golden Razz Berry, 2 Silver Pinap Berry, and Skarmory encounter
Set 7
- Catch a Water-type Pokémon – Gilgar encounter
- Catch an Ice-type Pokémon – 500 Stardust
- Evolve a Pokémon – Kings Rock
You will earn the following rewards: Rare Candy, unknown Encounter, two Golden Razz Berries
Set 8
- Take a snapshot of an Ice-type Pokémon – Dragon Scale
- Battle another Trainer – 10 Ultra Balls
- Power up a Pokémon 6 times – 500 Stardust
You will earn the following rewards: Rare Candy, Donphan encounter, two Silver Pinap Berries
Set 9
- Claim Reward – 3,000 XP
- Claim Reward – 3,000 XP
- Claim Reward – 3,000 XP
You will earn the following rewards: Ho-Oh encounter, 10 Rare Candy