Pokemon GO ‘Journey to Paldea’ Scarlet and Violet Collection Challenge Guide

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The current ‘Journey to Paldea’ event in Pokémon GO features Pokémon originally found in the Paldea region from the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet games. Throughout the event (which runs until December 9th), completing two different collection challenges will allow you to catch special Pokémon like Larvitar and Bagon, as well as earn XP and Stardust.

During the event, you’ll have a better chance of finding shiny Bagon and Larvitar. If you’ve been hoping to catch one, now’s your chance!

This guide lists all the Pokémon you need to catch to finish the collection challenges in Pokémon GO for Scarlet and Violet.

How to Complete the ‘Journey to Paldea’ Violet Collection Challenge in Pokemon GO

Bagon

Misdreavus

Gulpin

Clauncher

Passimian

Nacli

The new Violet Collection Challenge in Pokémon GO focuses on catching Pokémon originally found in the Pokémon Violet video game. It also includes Nacli, a Pokémon appearing in the mobile game for the first time this week.

Here’s a quick rundown of the best ways to catch each Pocket Monster:

  • Bagon – Shows up as a spawn on December 3, 5, 7, and 9. You can also complete the Field Research Task for making 10 Great Throws or pay for the Journey to Paldea Premium Timed Research for a bunch of Bagon encounters.
  • Misdreavus – Shows up as a spawn on December 3, 5, 7, and 9.
  • Gulpin – Shows up as a spawn on December 3, 5, 7, and 9.
  • Clauncher – Shows up as a spawn on December 3, 5, 7, and 9.
  • Passimian – Shows up as a spawn on December 3, 5, 7, and 9.
  • Nacli – Spawns every day during the event. You can also pay for the Journey to Paldea research to get a Nacli encounter at the end.

Finish the Violet Collection Challenge and you’ll get to battle a Bagon, plus earn 5000 XP and 3000 Stardust.

How to Complete the ‘Journey to Paldea’ Scarlet Collection Challenge in Pokemon GO

Larvitar

Drifloon

Stunky

Skrelp

Oranguru

Nacli

Now, let’s look at the Pokémon available in the Journey to Paldea Scarlet Collection Challenge. These Pokémon come from Pokémon Scarlet, and here’s how to obtain each one during the event.

  • Larvitar – Shows up as a spawn on December 2, 4, 6, and 8. You can also complete the Field Research Task for making 10 Great Throws or pay for the Journey to Paldea Premium Timed Research for a bunch of Larvitar encounters.
  • Drifloon – Shows up as a spawn on December 2, 4, 6, and 8.
  • Stunky – Shows up as a spawn on December 2, 4, 6, and 8.
  • Skrelp – Shows up as a spawn on December 2, 4, 6, and 8.
  • Oranguru – Shows up as a spawn on December 2, 4, 6, and 8.
  • Nacli – Spawns every day during the event. You can also pay for the Journey to Paldea research to get a Nacli encounter at the end.

Finish the Scarlet Collection Challenge to earn a Larvitar encounter, 5000 XP, and 3000 Stardust.

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2025-12-02 23:35