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Kanto Throwback Pokemon Go Challenge Explained

By Jack Cohen

The Kanto Throwback challenge celebrates the first generation of Pokemon
The Kanto Throwback challenge celebrates the first generation of Pokemon / Courtesy of Niantic

Kanto Throwback Pokemon Go Challenge is here to celebrate the first generation of Pokemon!

The new nine-page research tasks here are simple and once you get the ball rolling on them, you'll knock them out in no time. The tasks must be completed by May 7, so no hurry, but maybe hurry just a little bit.

Kanto Throwback Pokemon Go Challenge Quests - Spoilers Ahead!

Step 1/9

  1. Catch 3 Grass, Water, or Fire-type Pokemon ~ 10x PokeBalls
  2. Take a snapshot of a Bug-type Pokemon ~ 5x Pinap Berries
  3. Catch a Rock-type Pokemon ~ 500 Stardust


Full Completion Rewards: Onix Encounter, 1x Rare Candy, 2x Golden Razz Berries


Step 2/9

  1. Battle in a raid ~ Clefairy encounter
  2. Transfer 3 Pokemon ~ 10x Super Potions
  3. Catch a Water-type Pokemon ~ 500 Stardust

Full Completion Rewards: Starmie Encounter, 1x Rare Candy, 2x Silver Pinap Berries

Step 3/9

  1. Evolve 3 Pokemon ~ 10x Great Balls
  2. Hatch an Egg ~ Snorlax Encounter
  3. Catch an Electric-type Pokemon ~ 500 Stardust

Full Completion Rewards: Raichu Encounter, 1x Rare Candy, 2x Golden Razz Berries

Step 4/9

  1. Give your buddy a treat ~ Gastly Encounter
  2. Send a gift to a friend ~ Dratini Encounter
  3. Catch a Grass-type Pokemon ~ 500 Stardust

Full Completion Rewards: Tangela Encounter, 1x Rare Candy, 2x Silver Pinap Berries

Step 5/9

  1. Earn a candy walking with your buddy ~ 5x Ultra Balls
  2. Make 3 Great Throws ~ Chansey Encounter
  3. Catch a Poison-Type Pokemon ~ 500 Stardust

Full Completion Rewards: Weezing Encounter, 1x Rare Candy, 2x Golden Razz Berries

Step 6/9

  1. Take a snapshot of a Ghost-type Pokemon ~ Hitmonchan Encounter
  2. Catch a Fighting-type Pokemon ~ Lapras Encounter
  3. Catch a Psychic-type Pokemon ~ 500 Stardust

Full Completion Rewards: Alakazam Encounter, 1x Rare Candy, 2x Silver Pinap Berries

Step 7/9

  1. Take a snapshot of an Ice-type Pokemon ~ 10x Hyper Potions
  2. Evolve a Pokemon ~ Aerodactyl Encounter
  3. Catch a Fire-type Pokemon ~ 500 Stardust

Full Completion Rewards: Arcanine Encounter, 1x Rare Candy, 2x Golden Razz Berries

Step 8/9

  1. Power up a Pokemon 6 Times ~ 1x Charged TM
  2. Battle another Trainer ~ 1x Star Piece
  3. Catch a Ground-type Pokemon ~ 500 Stardust

Full Completion Rewards: Nidoking Encounter, 1x Rare Candy, 2x Silver Pinap Berry

Step 9/9

  1. Claim Reward ~ 3000 XP
  2. Claim Reward ~ 3000 XP
  3. Claim Reward ~ 3000 XP

Full Completion Rewards: Mewtwo Encounter, Mewtwo knows event exclusive move Psystrike, 10x Rare Candies