Pokemon GO’smassive Throwback 2020 chain of special research tasks and challengesare nearing an end, which means it is almost time for some of the most exciting reward encounters and spawns to arrive. As promised, the Throwback Challenge Champion 2020 Special Research Event that is coming June 3 will introduce a handful of brand new Galar region forms to the mobile AR game.
The upcoming Special Research Event is the grand finale of the month long Throwback 2020 Challenge series and is expected to offerPokemon GOtrainers some very exciting incentives to pick up a ticket and participate. The latest update to the game’s assets seems to have added the final files necessary to introduce a series of newGalar region Pokemon who originally appeared inPokemon SwordandPokemon Shield.
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This information comes as a result of dataming, so, as always, keep in mind that it has not been officially released yet and is subject to change. That said, the assets added include regular and shiny variants for agreat lineup of Galar formsthat are currently missing fromPokemon GO. The inclusion of the shiny variants does not necessarily mean that those will be released during the event, as well.
The new list of Pokemon with Galar forms incoming includes Meowth, Ponyta, Rapidash, Slowpoke, Farfetch’d, Zigzagoon, Obstagoon, Darumaka, and Darmanitan. Rapidash was one of the most popular Galar forms whenShieldandSwordreleased, so it seems likely thatPoGOplayers will definitely be on the hunt to add that one to their collections, as well.
For now, players may want to keep hunting downthe best Unova Pokemon in the gameif improving their Battle Raid rosters is their primary goal. Be sure to check back in the near future for morePokemon GOstrategy guides, news, and updates. Until then, good luck out there, trainers!
Pokemon GOis available now in select regions on Android and iOS devices.
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