Pokemon GO: Throwback Challenge 2020 Hoenn Guide, Rewards, & More

It’s finally time for the land of water and trumpets to be in the spotlight yet again. This week, the Throwback Challenge is focusing on the land of Aqua and Magma. Here’s everything you need to know about Throwback Challenge 2020 Hoenn in Pokemon GO.

Throwback Challenge 2020: Hoenn in Pokemon GO

Pokemon from Hoenn are everywhere in the wild and in 7km eggs. They’re impossible to avoid. Get through the list of Hoenn-themed challenges below and you’ll earn yourself an encounter with the Legendary Pokemon, Groudon.

Throwback Challenge 2020: Hoenn (1/9)

• Catch three grass-, water-, or fire-type Pokemon
  • 10 Poke Balls
• Five Rare Candies
• Catch a Rock-type Pokemon
  • 500 Stardust
• Completion Rewards: Nosepass encounter, One Pinap Berry, Two Razz Berries

Step (2/9)

• Power up a Pokemon
  • Five Pinap Berries
• Make three nice throws
  • Lairon Encounter
• Catch one Fighting-type Pokemon
  • 500 Stardust
• Completion Rewards: Hariyama encounter, Two Pinap Berries, One Razz Berry

Step (3/9)

• Send a Gift to a friend
  • One Incense
• Make three Curveball Throws
  • Wailmer encounter
• Catch An Electric-type Pokemon
  • 500 Stardust
• Completion Rewards: Manectric encounter, One Pinap Berry, Two Razz Berries

Step (4/9)

• Earn a Candy walking with your buddy
  • Trapinch encounter
• Catch three Pokemon with Weather Boost
  • Bagon encounter
• Catch a Fire-type Pokemon
  • 500 Stardust
• Completion Rewards: Camerupt encounter, One Razz Berry, Two Pinap Berries

Step (5/9)

• Make three Great Throws
  • Shedinja encounter
• Power up Pokemon three times
  • 10 Great Balls
• Catch a Normal-type Pokemon
  • 500 Stardust
• Completion Rewards: Slakoth encounter, One Pinap Berry, Two Razz Berries

Step (6/9)

• Catch a Water-, Electric-, or Bug-type Pokemon
  • 10 Ultra Balls
• Battle another Trainer
  • Absol encounter
• Catch a Flying-type Pokemon
  • 500 Stardust
• Completion Rewards: Swellow encounter, One Razz Berry, Two Pinap Berries

Step (7/9)

• Catch a Ghost-type Pokemon
  • Five Revives
• Give your buddy three treats
  • One Charged TM
• Catch a Psychic-type Pokemon
  • 500 Stardust
• Completion Rewards: Claydol Encounter, One Pinap Berry, Two Razz Berries

Step (8/9)

• Take a snapshot of a Water-type Pokemon
  • Clamperl encounter
• Evolve a Pokemon
  • One Star Piece
• Catch a Water-type Pokemon
  • 500 Stardust
• Completion Rewards: Sealeo encounter, One Razz Berry, Two Pinap Berries

Step (9/9)

• 3000 XP
• 3000 XP
• 3000 XP
• Completion Reward: Groudon Encounter, 10 Rare Candies

That’s all there is to know about the Throwback Challenge 2020 Hoenn in Pokemon GO. If you’re interested in the next Legendary raid, then check out our Terrakion Raid Guide. And don’t forget to check out the news about May Community Day.