This nine-part quest line will only be available for a limited time.
Trainers, the first part of Pokemon Go’s Throwback Challenge event is now live!
From now until May 8 at 1 p.m. local time, you can complete a nine-part series of Special Research tasks that are focused on the Kanto region of the Pokemon universe. (For a complete look at everything that’s going on during the Kanto-themed week, check out our previous coverage).
We’re here with a guide to these Kanto Special Research tasks, so you’ll know what to expect going in.
Throwback Challenge: Kanto Part 1
Rewards: 10 Poke Balls for completing the first task, 5 Pinap Berries for completing the second task, and 500 Stardust for completing the third task; 1 Rare Candy, 2 Golden Razz Berries, and an encounter with Onix when all three tasks are completed
Throwback Challenge: Kanto Part 2
Rewards: An encounter with Clefairy for completing the first task, 10 Super Potions for completing the second task, and 500 Stardust for completing the third task; 1 Rare Candy, 2 Silver Pinap Berries, and an encounter with Starmie when all three tasks are completed
Throwback Challenge: Kanto Part 3
Rewards: 10 Great Balls for completing the first task, an encounter with Snorlax for completing the second task, and 500 Stardust for completing the third task; 1 Rare Candy, 2 Golden Razz Berries, and an encounter with Raichu when all three tasks are completed
Throwback Challenge: Kanto Part 4
Rewards: An encounter with Gastly for completing the first task, an encounter with Dratini for completing the second task, and 500 Stardust for completing the third task; 1 Rare Candy, 2 Silver Pinap Berries, and an encounter with Tangela when all three tasks are completed
Throwback Challenge: Kanto Part 5
Rewards: 10 Ultra Balls for completing the first task, an encounter with Chansey for completing the second task, and 500 Stardust for completing the third task; 1 Rare Candy, 2 Golden Razz Berries, and an encounter with Weezing when all three tasks are completed
Throwback Challenge: Kanto Part 6
Rewards: An encounter with Hitmonchan for completing the first task, an encounter with Lapras for completing the second task, and 500 Stardust for completing the third task; 1 Rare Candy, 2 Silver Pinap Berries, and an encounter with Alakazam when all three tasks are completed
Throwback Challenge: Kanto Part 7
Rewards: 10 Hyper Potions for completing the first task, an encounter with Aerodactyl for completing the second task, and 500 Stardust for completing the third task; 1 Rare Candy, 2 Golden Razz Berries, and an encounter with Arcanine when all three tasks are completed
Throwback Challenge: Kanto Part 8
Rewards: 1 Fast TM for completing the first task, 1 Star Piece for completing the second task, and 500 Stardust for completing the third task; 1 Rare Candy, 2 Silver Pinap Berries, and an encounter with Nidoking when all three tasks are completed
Throwback Challenge: Kanto Part 9
Rewards: 3,000 experience points for turning in each task (9,000 experience points in total); 10 Rare Candy and an encounter with a Mewtwo that knows Psystrike when all three tasks are turned in
Brandy Berthelson has been writing about video games and technology since 2006, with her work appearing on sites including AOL Games, Digital Spy, and Adweek. When she’s not gaming, Brandy enjoys crafting, baking, and traveling with her husband.
