Pokémon Go Johto Throwback Challenge 2020 steps and research tasks explained Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Pokémon Go Johto Throwback Challenge 2020 steps and research tasks explained How to complete the Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal-inspired challenge. Guide by Lottie Lynn Guides Editor Updated on 13 Oct 2020 The Johto Throwback Challenge in Pokémon Go is a special quest desired to celebrate both the second generation of Pokémon and the games that accompanied it. Throughout this challenge you'll be able to catch Pokémon that reference both the Gym Leaders and storyline of Pokémon Gold and Silver. Unlike the research quests for Mew and Celebi, Throwback Challenge 2020: Johto doesn't end in an encounter with a new Pokémon. Still, the end reward is definitely worth all of your hard work. On this page: How Throwback Challenge 2020 Johto works in Poké mon Go Throwback Challenge 2020 Johto dates and times in Poké mon Go explained Throwback Challenge 2020 Johto quest steps in Poké mon Go explained Johto Throwback Challenge 2020 research tasks in Poké mon Go explained How Throwback Challenge 2020 Johto works in Poké mon Go The Johto Throwback Challenge works like the other Research quests that were introduced in March 2018, where players complete various tasks for special rewards. You'll progress through eight quest steps in Johto Throwback Challenge, which reference both the storyline and Gym leaders from Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal. During the fourth quest steps, for example, you'll earn an encounter with a Sudowoodo, which you had to battle before reaching the fourth gym. Unlike the recent paid-for quests in Pokémon Go, this event is free for all players. The catch, however, is that you only have a week to access and complete the entirety of Johto Throwback Challenge, so make sure you don't fall behind. Throwback Challenge 2020 Johto dates and times in Poké mon Go explained The Johto Throwback Challenge is the second of five special Throwback Challenges running week-by-week from the beginning of May 2020. 'Throwback Challenge 2020: Johto' is running between Friday, May 8th 2020 till Friday, May 15th 2020. It both starts and ends at 1pm local time. If you've already completed the Kanto Throwback Challenge from last week, ensure you also complete both this week's Throwback Challenge and the upcoming two in the following weeks. Doing so will unlock a special 'Throwback Challenge Champion 2020' event from June 3rd to June 8th. Currently live is the Evolving Stars event, which includes the release of quest steps 5 to 8 of A Cosmic Companion - the Season of Light special research quest. Elsewhere, be sure to use Daily Adventure Incense for the chance of encountering Galarian Articuno, Galarian Zapdos and Galarian Moltres. There's also a new special research quest - A Mysterious Incense. Finally - don't forget about the new Prime Gaming rewards every fortnight. Throwback Challenge 2020 Johto quest steps in Poké mon Go explained Below you'll find all the steps and confirmed rewards for the Johto Throwback quests. Be warned - this section does contain spoilers for the entire quest, so, if you don't want to know, then it's best to skip ahead. Thank you to ProShashank from reddit for the help with that information. 'Johto Throwback Challenge' Step 1 of 9 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 Rewards: 1x Silver Pinap berry, 2x Golden Razz berries and a Xatu encounter 'Johto Throwback Challenge' Step 2 of 9 Play with your buddy - Spinarak encounter Give your buddy 3 treats - 5x Razz berries Catch a Bug-type Pokémon - 500 Stardust Rewards: 2x Silver Pinap berries, 1x Golden Razz berry and a Pineco encounter 'Johto Throwback Challenge' Step 3 of 9 Make 3 Great Throws - 1x Charge TM Hatch an Egg - Snubbull encounter Catch a Normal-type Pokémon - 500 Stardust Rewards: 1x Silver Pinap berry, 2x Golden Razz berries and a Miltank encounter 'Johto Throwback Challenge' Step 4 of 9 Evolve a Pokémon - Sudowoodo encounter Catch 5 different species of Pokémon - 10x Great Balls Catch a Ghost-type Pokémon - 500 Stardust Rewards: 2x Silver Pinap berries, 1x Golden Razz berry and a Misdreavus encounter 'Johto Throwback Challenge' Step 5 of 9 Take a snapshot of your buddy - Shuckle encounter Make 4 Curveball Throws - Mantine encounter Catch a Fighting-type Pokémon - 500 Stardust Rewards: 1x Silver Pinap berry, 2x Golden Razz berries and a Hitmontop encounter 'Johto Throwback Challenge' Step 6 of 9 Catch an Electric-type Pokémon - 1x Incense Power up a Pokémon 3 times - Mareep encounter Catch a Steel-type Pokémon - 500 Stardust Rewards: 2x Silver Pinap berries, 1x Golden Razz berry and a Skarmory encounter 'Johto Throwback Challenge' Step 7 of 9 Evolve a Pokémon - King's Rock Catch a Water-type Pokémon - Gligar encounter Catch an Ice-type Pokémon - 500 Stardust Rewards: 1x Silver Pinap berry, 2x Golden Razz berries and a Piloswine encounter 'Johto Throwback Challenge' Step 8 of 9 Take a Snapshot of an Ice-type Pokémon - Dragon Scale Battle another trainer - 10x Ultra Balls Power up a Pokémon 6 times - 500 Stardust Rewards: 2x Silver Pinap berries, 1 Golden Razz berry and a Donphan encounter 'Johto Throwback Challenge' Step 9 of 9 Claim reward - 3000 XP Claim reward - 3000 XP Claim reward - 3000 XP Rewards: 5 Rare Candy and an encounter with a Ho-Oh that knows that move Earthquake Watch on YouTube If you're very lucky, then you might even get the chance to catch a shiny Ho-Oh! Johto Throwback Challenge 2020 research tasks in Poké mon Go explained Alongside the quest found above, there are a variety of special Johto Throwback Challenge themed Research Tasks available from spinning PokéStops. These tasks are: Catch 3 Normal-type Pokémon reward - Dunsparce Catch 3 Fire-type Pokémon reward - Quilava Use 5 berries to help catch Pokémon reward - Pineco Make 3 Curveball Throws reward - Noctowl Hatch an Egg reward - Phanpy Earn a heart with your buddy reward - Bayleef Play with your buddy reward - Totodile Trade a Pokémon reward - Aipom Thank you to SilphScience on reddit for confirming these tasks. As per usual, these Research Tasks will only appear for the duration of this event, but, if you do collect one, then you can hold onto it and complete it once the event has ended. More On Pokémon Go Pokémon Go Prime Gaming rewards for October 2022 and how to redeem Prime Gaming codes Prime subscribers can get free rewards every two weeks. 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