Pokemon GO 'Journey to Paldea' Scarlet and Violet Collection Challenge Guide

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the ongoing'Travel to Paldea' event i Pokémon GO home in on Pokemon from, you guessed it, the Paldea region from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. In the two Collection Challenges for the event (which ends on December 9th), you can catch specific Pokemon to get encounters with Larvitar and Bagon, as well as some XP and Stardust.

During the event, there are increased chances of encountering a shiny version of Bagon and Larvitar, so if you've been struggling to wait to get one shining Tyranitar or Salamenceyour time has come.

In this guide we show you all the Pokémon you need to catch to complete the challenges in the Scarlet and Violet collection Pokémon GO.

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How to complete the “Journey to Paldea” Violet Collection Challenge in Pokemon GO

Bago	Misdreavus	Gulpin	Clauncher	Passimian	Nacli

The Violet Collection Challenge in Pokémon GO will require you to catch Pokemon that are exclusive to Pokemon Violetas well as Nacli, who makes his debut in the mobile game this week.

Here's a quick rundown of the best ways to catch each pocket monster:

Bago – Appears as a spawn on December 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th. You can also complete the field research task to make 10 great rolls or pay for the trip to Paldea Premium Timed Research for a bunch of Bagon encounters.
Misdreavus – Appears as a spawn on December 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th.
Gulpin – Appears as a spawn on December 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th.
Clauncher – Appears as a spawn on December 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th.
Passimian – Appears as a spawn on December 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th.
Nacli – Spawner every day during the event. You can also pay for the trip to the Paldea research to get a Nacli encounter at the end.

The reward for completing the Violet Collection Challenge is an encounter with Bagon, 5000 XP and 3000 Stardust.

How to complete the 'Journey to Paldea' Scarlet Collection Challenge in Pokemon GO

Larvitae	Driflon	Stunty	Scrap	Orangutan	Nacli

And on the flip side, Pokemon too The journey to the Paldea Scarlet Collection Challenge is from Pokemon Scarlet, and here's how to get each one during the event:

Larvitae – Appears as a spawn on December 2nd, 4th, 6th and 8th. You can also complete the field research task to make 10 large rolls or pay for the trip to Paldea Premium Timed Research for a bunch of Larvitar encounters.
Driflon – Appears as a spawn on December 2nd, 4th, 6th and 8th.
Stunty – Appears as a spawn on December 2nd, 4th, 6th and 8th.
Scrap – Appears as a spawn on December 2nd, 4th, 6th and 8th.
Orangutan – Appears as a spawn on December 2nd, 4th, 6th and 8th.
Nacli – Spawner every day during the event. You can also pay for the trip to the Paldea research to get a Nacli encounter at the end.