With May just around the corner now, Pokemon Go developer Niantic has outlined some of the events it has in store for the game next month. On top of bringing back a few Legendaries to celebrate the launch of Remote Raid Passes, Niantic will hold special limited-time challenges, which include the first appearance of some Galarian Pokemon.

　　Niantic will offer different "Throwback Challenge" Research lines throughout the month of May. These will only be available for a limited time and focus primarily on specific regions from the Pokemon world.

　　You need a javascript enabled browser to watch videos.

　　Click To Unmute

　　Thompson: The Pop Culture Icon’s Strange Legacy - Loadout

　　Firearms Expert’s FAVORITE Weapons Of 2023State Of Gaming Handhelds In 2023How Lies of P Cracked the Souls GenreLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Official Ichiban Kasuga Character Spotlight TrailerLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Official Chitose Fujinomiya Character Spotlight TrailerLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Official Saeko Mukoda Character Spotlight TrailerLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Official Eric Tomizawa Character Spotlight TrailerLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Official Kazuma Kiryu Character Spotlight TrailerLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Official Seonhee Character Spotlight TrailerLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Official Koichi Adachi Character Spotlight TrailerLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Official Yu Nanba Character Spotlight Trailer

　　Share

　　LinkEmbed

　　Size:640 × 360480 × 270

　　Start at: End at: Autoplay Loop

　　Want us to remember this setting for all your devices?

　　Sign up or Sign in now!

　　Please use a html5 video capable browser to watch videos.

　　This video has an invalid file format.

　　00:00:00

　　HTML5

　　Auto HD High Low

　　Report a problem

　　Sorry, but you can't access this content!

Please enter your date of birth to view this video

　　By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's

　　Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

　　enter

　　Now Playing: Pokemon GO - GO Battle League Dev Insights

　　The Throwback challenge schedule is as follows:

　　Throwback Challenge Kanto Research -- May 1-8Throwback Challenge Johto Research -- May 8-15Throwback Challenge Hoenn Research -- May 15-22Throwback Challenge Sinnoh Research -- May 22-29Each Research line will consist of eight sets of three tasks. You'll be able to see all the available tasks in the recently introduced Today View tab. If you can complete all four Research lines, you'll unlock a fifth one called the Throwback Challenge Champion Special Research. This will be available from June 3-8 and offer some extra rewards, including another chance to encounter Genesect.

　　To coincide with Throwback Research event, Pokemon that originated in each region will appear more frequently in the wild during their respective Research lines, and you'll have a chance to earn extra bonuses and catch a different Shiny. You can see all the Shiny Pokemon that will be appearing each week below:

　　May 1-8 -- Shiny VenonatMay 8-15 -- Shiny DunsparceMay 15-22 -- Shiny SkittyMay 22-29 -- Shiny GlameowEven if you don't unlock the final Research line, you'll have your first chance to encounter Galarian forms of Stunfisk, Darumaka, Meowth, and Zigzagoon from June 3-8. Moreover, most of these monsters will be able to evolve into their Galarian evolutions, meaning you'll have a chance to add the new Gen 8 Pokemon Obstagoon and Perrserker to your teams. You can read more about the event on the Pokemon Go website.

　　Pokemon Go News & Announcements

　　Pokemon Go October 2020 Community Day Detailed Pokemon Go October Events: Shedinja Research Breakthrough, Halloween 2020, And More Pokemon Go Mega Evolution Details: Release Date And How To Get Mega-Evolved Pokemon