Pokémon GO begins the Nostalgia Challenge 2020 “Explore Hoenn” featuring Groudon. We will show you all the quests, tasks, and rewards.
This special research is about: We are now in week 3 of the Nostalgia Challenge and it’s all about Generation 3. Accordingly, there is now this special research that offers us some monsters from the Hoenn region.
How long is the research available? You can complete it in exactly one week. It is available until May 22 at 1:00 PM local time. The same applies to the concurrently running Hoenn event.
Explore Hoenn 2020 – Step 1/9
| Task | Reward |
| Catch 3 Pokémon of Type Grass, Water or Fire | 10 Poké Balls |
| Already completed | 5 Special Candies |
| Catch a Rock Pokémon | 500 Stardust |
Stage Reward: Upon completing this stage, you will receive 1x Sananabeere, encounter with Nasgnet, 2x Himmihbeere.
Explore Hoenn 2020 – Step 2/9
| Task | Reward |
| Land 3 good throws | Encounter with Stollrak |
| Use a Power-Up on a Pokémon | 5 Sananabeeren |
| Catch a Fighting Pokémon | 500 Stardust |
Stage Reward: Upon completing this stage, you will receive 2x Sananabeere, encounter with Hariyama, 1x Himmihbeere.
Explore Hoenn 2020 – Step 3/9
| Task | Reward |
| Land 3 Curveball throws | Encounter with Wailmer |
| Send a gift to a friend | 1x Rauch |
| Catch an Electric Pokémon | 500 Stardust |
Stage Reward: Upon completing this stage, you will receive 1x Sananabeere, encounter with Voltenso, 2x Himmihbeere.
Explore Hoenn 2020 – Step 4/9
| Task | Reward |
| Catch 3 Pokémon with weather boost | Encounter with Kindwurm |
| Earn a candy while walking with your buddy | Encounter with Knacklion |
| Catch a Fire Pokémon | 500 Stardust |
Stage Reward: Upon completing this stage, you will receive 2x Sananabeere, encounter with Camerupt, 1x Himmihbeere.
Explore Hoenn 2020 – Step 5/9
| Task | Reward |
| Land 3 great throws | Encounter with Ninjatom |
| Use 3 Power-Ups on Pokémon | 10x Ultra Balls |
| Catch a Normal Pokémon | 500 Stardust |
Stage Reward: Upon completing this stage, you will receive 1x Sananabeere, encounter with Bummelz, 2x Himmihbeere.
Explore Hoenn 2020 – Step 6/9
| Task | Reward |
| Catch a Bug or Electric-type Pokémon | 10 Ultra Balls |
| Battle another Trainer | Encounter with Absol |
| Catch a Flying Pokémon | 500 Stardust |
Stage Reward: Upon completing this stage, you will receive 2x Sananabeere, encounter with Schwalboss, 1x Himmihbeere.
Explore Hoenn 2020 – Step 7/9
| Task | Reward |
| Catch a Ghost Pokémon | 5 Revives |
| Give your buddy 3 snacks | Charge TM |
| Catch a Psychic Pokémon | 500 Stardust |
Stage Reward: Upon completing this stage, you will receive 1x Sananabeere, encounter with Lepumentas, 2x Himmihbeere.
Explore Hoenn 2020 – Step 8/9
| Task | Reward |
| Develop a Pokémon | 1 Star Piece |
| Land a snapshot of a Water Pokémon | Encounter with Perlu |
| Catch a Water Pokémon | 500 Stardust |
Stage Reward: Upon completing this stage, you will receive 2x Sananabeere, encounter with Seejong, 1x Himmihbeere.
Explore Hoenn 2020 – Step 9/9
| Task | Reward |
| Already completed | 3000 XP |
| Already completed | 3000 XP |
| Already completed | 3000 XP |
Stage Reward: Upon completing this stage, you will receive 10 Special Candies and an encounter with Groudon, which knows Fire Punch.
The special research can once again be ideally completed from home. The spawns in the event are adjusted so that you will encounter every required type more frequently. You can now also do raids from home, as well as many other things due to the Corona crisis.
