Hoenn Collection Challenge Guide
Below we break down all the details so you know how to complete the Hoenn Collection in Pokémon GO. As with previous events, all you need to do is catch all of the featured Pokémon while the Hoenn Celebration event is live. When is it? This is the first FAQ.
When is the Hoenn Collection Challenge
The Hoenn Collection Challenge will be added to players' Today menu in the Pokémon GO Research tab starting Tuesday, January 19 at 10 a.m. local time. This means that the event has already started in some parts of the world and will run over the next 24 hours depending on time zones. You will then only have five days to complete it and get the rewards (see below). It all ends on Sunday January 24 at 20 p.m., also local time. So try to finish it before that.
Which Pokémon do you need to catch for the Hoenn Collection Challenge
All you have to do to complete the Hoenn Collection Challenge in Pokémon GO is catch all featured Pokémon before the time runs out. Here is the full list with tips on some of them below.
- Treecko
- Torchic
- Mudkip
- Nincada
- Nosepass
- Aron
- Plusle
- My
- Wagon
Many of them will be simple, with them appearing regularly in the wild. However, others might require more work. We have provided additional links and guides for those below.
What rewards do you get for completing the Hoenn Collection Challenge
Your reward for completing the Hoenn Collection Challenge isn't the most amazing thing, but players will still want it anyway. The immediate reward is displayed directly on the challenge itself, offering players three Silver Pinap Berries, XP, and an Incense. Plus, you'll get another boost to your Elite Collector's Medal, which is mostly meant for bragging (for now).
How to meet the challenge of the Hoenn collection
Below we quickly explain how to catch each individual Pokémon required during the Hoenn Collection Challenge or we link to a guide where more information is needed.
How to catch Treecko, Torchic and Mudkip
These three will appear quite often in the wild, so you should be able to just play the game and find whatever you need. However, if your biome is off or you are unlucky, look for them in One Star Raids as they will be easy to defeat and catch.
How to catch Nincada
As of yet, there is no indication of any additional ways to catch Nincada during the Hoenn Collection Challenge other than finding one in the wild. They are not added to 5K Eggs and were not announced as part of the Field Research task rewards. We will update with any new information as the event unfolds.
How to catch the Nosepass
Unlike the mystery surrounding Nincada, there is no doubt about how to catch Nosepass. It will breed more often in the wild, but perhaps not often enough for many. To help with this, you should try to use Frankincense whenever possible to increase the chances of Nosepass spawning. You only need one, so once you have it you can calm down, at least if you don't need any of the other wildlife.
How to catch Plusle and Minun
Plusle and Minun are an interesting case for the Hoenn Collection Challenge. They can also appear in the wild, but this has yet to be confirmed and again, it probably won't be often enough for many players. Instead, there will be field research tasks that will reward encounters with them, but we'll have to wait for more information to say which ones. Check back for updates later.
How to catch Aron and Bagon
Aron and Bagon should be among the easiest Pokémon to catch in the Hoenn Collection Challenge. They'll spawn in the wild more often, be featured in One Star Raids, and be in the new 5km Egg Pool during the event. So try all of these methods and you should end up with one of each.
And here's our Pokémon GO Hoenn Collection challenge guide below, which explains how to catch all of the featured Pokémon. We'll have more information as the event unfolds, so check back later.
