Throwback Challenge 2020: Kanto Infopedia

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It’s time for the first Throwback Challenge, Trainers! For the first part, we’re heading back to the Kanto region, with Kanto themed research, increased spawns, and Kanto Pokémon in Eggs and Raids.

In this Infopedia, you can find everything there is to know about the first stage of the Throwback Challenge!

Kanto Event Basic Info - CLICK to OPEN

EVENT DATE/ TIME:		Fri., May 1, 2020, @ 1:00pm to Fri., May 8, 2020, @ 1:00pm (local time)
FEATURES:		CHALLENGE REWARD: Mewtwo w/Psystrike & 10 Rare Candy
		COSTUME PIKA: Pikachu wearing Charizard hats appearing in the wild
		WILD: Venonat, Chansey, Charizard Hat Pikachu, and other Kanto Pokémon
		RAIDS: Kanto Pokémon
		7KM EGGS: Venonat, Machop, Onix, Lickitung, Tangela, Scyther, Pinsir, Lapras, and Eevee
		SHINY: Venonat, Chansey, and other Kanto Pokémon
		FIELD RESEARCH: Event-exclusive Field Research tasks will reward encounters with Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region
BONUSES:		2x Catch XP
		2x Raid XP
		2x Hatch XP
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Kanto Increased Spawns

Niantic specifically mentioned a couple of unique Kanto Pokémon as having increased spawns during the first leg of this event. Here is a list of the Pokémon that were mentioned, as well as some we would expect to see. As additional spawns are reported, we will be sure to update this list accordingly.


Venonat*	Chansey*	Pikachu w/Charizard Hat

Bulbasaur*	Squirtle*	Charmander*

Kanto Egg Pool

Niantic has mentioned the following Pokémon as being in 7km eggs during the event. If/when we get reports of any additional Pokémon in these eggs we will update accordingly.

7km Egg Pool

Venonat*	Machop*	Onix*

Licktung*	Tangela	Scyther*

Pinsir*	Lapras*	Eevee*

Kanto Raids

With the recent debut of Remote Raids, we expect to see some familiar faces in the Raid Boss lineup! Although none have been officially announced by Niantic, below are a few Raid Bosses we are assuming will be around. Be sure to check out our Homepage Dropdown for a full list once they are released!

Kanto Raid Bosses

4-Star

Guide	Guide	Coming Soon

Guide	Guide	Guide
3-Star

Guide	Guide	Guide

Guide	Guide	Guide
2-Star


1-Star

Shiny Venonat Fam

Shiny Venonat Family
Normal		Shiny

Kanto Field Research

Exclusive Field Research tasks will be available to complete during each stage of the event. Trainers will have the opportunity to complete tasks that reward Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto Region.

Exclusive Field Research

RESEARCH TASK	REWARD
Catch 7 Pokémon
Catch 3 Poison-types
Transfer 7 Pokémon
Take 3 pictures of your buddy	*normal Pikachu
Play with your buddy
Feed buddy 3 times
Battle another Trainer
Power up a Pokémon

SPOILERS AHEAD

Due to a small oopsie, the Kanto Region tasks were released to some Trainers at the time of the announcement. In the toggles below, we have those tasks and rewards.

If you have already received these tasks and have completed them, you will not receive them again.

Special Research Tasks

Stage 1 of 9
Task	Reward
Catch 3 Grass, Water, or Fire-type Pokémon	x10
Take a snapshot of a Bug-type Pokémon	x5
Catch a Rock-type Pokémon	x500
Stage Rewards
x1 x2
Stage 2 of 9
Task	Reward
Battle in a Raid
Transfer 3 Pokémon	x10
Catch a Water-type Pokémon	x500
Stage Rewards
x1 x2
Stage 3 of 9
Task	Reward
Evolve 3 Pokémon	x10
Hatch an Egg
Catch an Electric-type Pokémon	x500
Stage Rewards
x1 x2
Stage 4 of 9
Task	Reward
Give your buddy a treat
Send a gift to a friend
Catch a Grass-type Pokémon	x500
Stage Rewards
x1 x2
Stage 5 of 9
Task	Reward
Earn a candy walking with your buddy	x10
Make 3 Great Throws
Catch a Poison-type Pokémon	x500
Stage Rewards
x1 x2
Stage 6 of 9
Task	Reward
Take a snapshot of a Ghost-type Pokémon
Catch a Fighting-type Pokémon
Catch a Psychic-type Pokémon	x500
Stage Rewards
x1 x2
Stage 7 of 9
Task	Reward
Take a snapshot of an Ice-type Pokémon	x10
Evolve a Pokémon
Catch a Fire-type Pokémon	x500
Stage Rewards
x1 x2
Stage 8 of 9
Task	Reward
Power up a Pokémon 6 times	x1
Battle another Trainer	x1
Catch a Ground-type Pokémon	x500
Stage Rewards
x1 x2
Stage 9 of 9
Task	Reward
Claim reward	3000 XP
Claim reward	3000 XP
Claim reward	3000 XP
Stage Rewards
Mewtwo w/Psystrike x10

Kanto Bonuses

A handful of added bonuses are also available during this event including 2x Catch, 2x Raid, and 2x Hatch XP.

Below are our handy tables to help you with doing the math…b/c as you may know, MT doesn’t math.

2x Catch XP

	BASE XP	2X BONUS	+ LUCKY EGG
Curveball	10	20	40
Pokémon Caught	100	200	400
First Throw	50	100	200
Nice Throw	10	20	40
Great Throw	50	100	200
Excellent Throw	100	200	400
First Catch of the Day	500	1,000	2,000
7-Day Streak	2,500	5,000	10,000
Collector Bonus	100	200	400
Curve + First Throw + Excellent + Caught + First Catch + 7 Day Streak
MAX XP	3,260	6,520	13,040
Curve + First Throw + Excellent + Caught
MAX XP	260	520	1,040

2x Raid XP

	BASE XP	2X BONUS	+ LUCKY EGG
Tier 1	3000	6000	12000
Tier 2	3500	7000	14000
Tier 3	4000	8000	16000
Tier 4	5000	10000	20000
Legendary	10000	20000	40000

2x Hatch XP

	BASE XP	2X BONUS	+ LUCKY EGG
2km	200	400	800
5km	500	1000	2000
7km	500	1000	2000
10km	1000	2000	4000
New Dex Entry	+500	+1000	+2000

Infographics

Kanto Kamikazi

Are you ready to show some love for the one and only, the OG, Kanto region? Let’s hope so, Trainers! If it isn’t for the increased spawns, new shiny family, or Raids, you sure want to show some love for those amazing research rewards. We hope you enjoy this trip down to memory lane, and have fun on all your Kanto adventures.

Stay safe out there Trainers, and respect all your local guidelines concerning Covid-19.

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