Collection Challenge

A Collection Challenge (Japanese: コレクションチャレンジ Collection Challenge) is a list of Pokémon to catch assigned to the player in Pokémon GO that has a specific time period during which it may be completed. Similar to Timed Research sets, Collection Challenges are accessed through the "Today" tab of the Research view and does not include dialogue with Professor Willow. Completing a Collection Challenge earns a point for the Elite Collector medal.

Special Conditions

Under normal circumstances, the player just need to catch a specific Pokémon in order to validate its Collection Challenge entry, but some collections require special actions to be performed in order to validate some entries. Those conditions can be identified by a marker icon next to the Pokémon sprite.

Marker	Condition
	Trainer must catch this Pokémon wearing a costume during a specific event.
	Trainer must acquire this Pokémon by evolving from an earlier form.
	Trainer must acquire this Pokémon by trading with another trainer.
	Trainer must catch this Shadow Pokémon after defeating a Team GO Rocket Grunt.

List of Collection Challenges

Unova Collection Challenge

Unova Collection Challenge is a Collection Challenge that was added to the game on January 4, 2021. This collection could be completed from January 5, 2021, at 10 a.m. local time to January 10, 2021, at 8 p.m. local time.

Collection

Completing	×3000, ×30, ×5

Sinnoh Collection Challenge

Sinnoh Collection Challenge is a Collection Challenge that could be completed from January 12, 2021, at 10 a.m. local time to January 17, 2021, at 8 p.m. local time.

Collection

Completing	×3000, ×1, ×15

Hoenn Collection Challenge

Hoenn Collection Challenge is a Collection Challenge that could be completed from January 19, 2021, at 10 a.m. local time to January 24, 2021, at 8 p.m. local time.

Collection

Completing	5000 XP, ×3, ×1

Johto Collection Challenge

Johto Collection Challenge is a Collection Challenge that could be completed from January 26, 2021, at 10 a.m. local time to January 31, 2021, at 8 p.m. local time.

Collection

Completing	×15, ×10, ×1

Valentine's Day 2021 Collection

Valentine's Day 2021 Collection is a Collection Challenge that could be completed from February 14, 2021, 1 p.m. local time to February 18, 2021, 10 p.m. local time.

Collection

Completing	×5, ×3, ×2

GO Tour Kanto

A series of Collection Challenges that were introduced during the Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto ticketed event on February 20, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. local time. These collections were exclusive to ticket holders for the event. Those collections were inspired by the first 150 Pokémon found in Pokémon Red & Blue. Those collections could be completed from February 20, 2021, 9 a.m. local time to February 27, 2021, 10 p.m. local time.

GO Tour Kanto: Red Version (Incense)

This Collection Challenge is exclusive to players who have selected Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto Red Version.

Collection

Completing	×151, ×20, ×1

GO Tour Kanto: Red Version (Trade)

This Collection Challenge is exclusive to players who have selected Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto Green Version. It could only be achieved by trading the requested Pokémon with other players.

Collection

Completing	×151, ×20, ×1

GO Tour Kanto: Green Version (Incense)

This Collection Challenge is exclusive to players who have selected Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto Green Version.

Collection

Completing	×151, ×10, ×1

GO Tour Kanto: Green Version (Trade)

This Collection Challenge is exclusive to players who have selected Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto Red Version. It could only be achieved by trading the requested Pokémon with other players.

Collection

Completing	×151, ×10, ×1

GO Tour Kanto: Evolve

This Collection Challenge could only be achieved by evolving the requested Pokémon.

Collection

Completing	15100 XP, ×3, ×3

GO Tour Kanto: Research

This Collection Challenge could by completed by catching Pokémon either found in the wild or given as raid rewards, Timed, Field or Special Researches rewards or Collection Challenges rewards.

Collection

Completing	15100 XP, , ×3

GO Tour Kanto: Raid

This Collection Challenge could only be achieved by catching the requested Pokémon in raids.

Collection

Completing	×1, , ×1

GO Tour Kanto: Pallet Town

This Collection Challenge required players to catch Pokémon originally found around Pallet Town in Pokémon Red & Blue.

Collection

Completing	×151, , ×30

GO Tour Kanto: Pewter City

This Collection Challenge required players to catch Pokémon originally found around Pewter City in Pokémon Red & Blue.

Collection

Completing	×151, , ×20

GO Tour Kanto: Cerulean City

This Collection Challenge required players to catch Pokémon originally found around Cerulean City in Pokémon Red & Blue.

Collection

Completing	×151, , ×20

GO Tour Kanto: Fuchsia City

This Collection Challenge required players to catch Pokémon originally found around Fuchsia City in Pokémon Red & Blue.

Collection

Completing	×151, , ×20

GO Tour Kanto: Pokémon League

This Collection Challenge required players to catch Pokémon originally found around Victory Road and Indigo Plateau in Pokémon Red & Blue.

Collection

Completing	×151, , ×20

Spring into Spring 2021 Collection

This Collection Challenge was available from April 04, 2021 at 10 a.m. to April 08, 2021 at 8 p.m.

Collection

Completing	×1, ×50, 2500 XP

Friendship Day Collection Challenge

This Collection Challenge was available on April 24, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.

Collection

Completing	175000 XP

A Very Slow Discovery Challenge

This Collection Challenge was available from June 08, 2021, 10 a.m. to June 13, 2021, 8 p.m. local time.

Collection

Completing	300 XP, ×30,

Fifth-Anniversary Collection

This Collection Challenge was available from July 06, 2021, 10 a.m. to July 16, 2021, 8 p.m. local time.

Collection

Completing	, ×80, ×3

GO Fest 2021

These Collection Challenges were available during the GO Fest 2021 event from July 17, 2021 at 10 a.m. to July 18, 2021 at 6 p.m. local time.

GO Fest 2021: Cave Habitat

This Collection Challenge could be completed by catching Pokémon that spawned during the Cave Habitat hours.

Collection

Completing	×1000, ×1, ×20

GO Fest 2021: Jungle Habitat

This Collection Challenge could be completed by catching Pokémon that spawned during the Jungle Habitat hours.

Collection

Completing	×1000, ×1, ×20

GO Fest 2021: Desert Mountain Habitat

This Collection Challenge could be completed by catching Pokémon that spawned during the Desert Mountain Habitat hours.

Collection

Completing	×1000, ×1, ×20

GO Fest 2021: Ocean Beach Habitat

This Collection Challenge could be completed by catching Pokémon that spawned during the Ocean Beach Habitat hours.

Collection

Completing	×1000, ×1, ×20

Hoopa's Arrival Collection Challenge

This Collection Challenge was available on September 5, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time.

Collection

Completing	7200 XP, ×10,

Pumpkaboo Collection Challenge

This Collection Challenge was available from October 22, 2021, 10 a.m. to October 31, 2021, 8 p.m. local time.

Collection

Completing	×5

Día de Muertos 2021 Collection Challenge

This Collection Challenge was available from November 1, 2021, 10 a.m. to November 2, 2021, 8 p.m. local time.

Collection

Completing	×1, ×1,

Pokémon BD & SP Event Challenge

This Collection Challenge was available from November 16, 2021, 10 a.m. to November 21, 2021, 8 p.m. local time. This Collection Challenge is a promotional tie-in for the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on the Nintendo Switch.

Collection

Completing	1000 XP, ×3000,

Dragonspiral Descent Collection Challenge

This Collection Challenge was available from December 7, 2021, 10 a.m. to December 12, 2021, 8 p.m. local time.

Collection

Completing	1000 XP, ×3000,

A Winter Wonderland Mini-Event

This Collection Challenge was available from December 25, 2021, 10 a.m. to December 26, 2021, 8 p.m. local time. In order to complete this Collection Challenge players can trade either costumed or non-costumed Spheal or Cubchoo.

Collection

Completing

In other languages


Language		Title
Chinese	Cantonese	收藏家挑戰 Sāuchòhnggā Tīujin
Chinese	Mandarin	收藏家挑戰 Shōucángjiā Tiǎozhàn
French		Défi de collection
German		Sammler-Herausforderung
Italian		Sfida di collezione
Korean		컬렉션 챌린지 Collection Challenge
Brazilian Portuguese		Desafio de coleção
Russian		Коллекционное испытание Kollektsionnoye ispytaniye
Spanish		Desafío de colección
Thai		คำท้านักสะสม Khamtha Naksasom