Pokemon GO: Throwback Challenge Champion 2020 Tasks & Rewards

We’ve finally made it to the end of the road in this Throwback Challenge. After four region-based challenges, it’s now time to wrap up this month-long event with a focus on Pokemon from Galar and Unova. Here’s everything you need to know about the Throwback Challenge Champion 2020 Special Research in Pokemon GO.

Throwback Challenge Champion 2020 in Pokemon GO

You’re almost done with this grueling set of research tasks. This time around there are only five steps instead of the typical nine. Finish strong, stock up on Galarian form Pokemon, and catch that Genesect at the end of the journey.

Note: These steps and rewards are identical to the paid Throwback Challenge Celebration 2020 Special Research. If you have both Champion and Celebration Special Research, then the Pokemon encounters will be replaced by 10 candies of the corresponding mon in the paid version.

Step (1/5)

• Make 15 Great Throws
  • Galarian Meowth Encounter
• Catch 15 Pokemon
  • One Incense
• Transfer 15 Pokemon
  • 30 Ultra Balls
• Completion Rewards
  • Gothita encounter
  • 500 Stardust
  • 500 XP

Step (2/5)

• Evolve five Pokemon
  • Five Rare Candies
• Hatch 15 Eggs
  • Oshawott Encounter
• Win 15 Raids
  • 10 Max Revives
• Completion Rewards
  • Darumaka encounter
  • 500 Stardust
  • 500 XP

Step (3/5)

• Make an Excellent Throw
  • 30 Ultra Balls
• Battle another Trainer 15 times
  • Tepig encounter
• Power up Pokemon 15 times
  • 500 Stardust
• Completion Rewards
  • Blitzle encounter
  • 500 Stardust
  • 500 XP

Step (4/5)

• Give your buddy 15 Treats
  • One Golden Razz Berry
• Catch a Dragon-type Pokemon
  • Snivy encounter
• Take 15 Snapshots
  • One Silver Pinap Berry
• Completion Rewards
  • Audino encounter
  • 500 Stardust
  • 500 XP

Step (5/5)

• Tap to earn
  • One Fast TM
• Tap to earn
  • Galarian Stunfisk Encounter
• Tap to earn
  • One Charge TM
• Completion Rewards
  • Genesect encounter
  • Five Rare Candies
  • Prof. Willow Glasses

That’s all there is to know about the Throwback Challenge Champion 2020 Special Research in Pokemon GO. If you’re having some trouble finding a Dragon-type Pokemon in step four, then check out our Reshiram Raid Guide to help you capture a powerful Dragon Pokemon.