Pokemon Go TCG Event Collection Challenges: Bulbasaur, Charizard, Squirtle, more

The Pokemon Go TCG Event is live and with it are nine Collection Challenges to complete. Here are the Pokemon you need to catch, as well as the rewards you can earn. 

Since 2016, Pokemon Go has provided entertainment for millions of fans across the world as they catch their favorite ‘mon out in the wild.

With the upcoming PoGo TCG set releasing July 1, the game has decided to celebrate with a crossover event running from June 16 to June 30.

Running alongside the event are nine collection challenges with special rewards. All nine challenges are now available, so below you’ll find lists of the Pokemon you need to collect alongside their rewards.

Contents: 

• Bulbasaur Collection Challenge
• Bulbasaur Collection Challenge 2
• Charmander Collection Challenge
• Charmander Collection Challenge 2
• Squirtle Collection Challenge
• Squirtle Collection Challenge 2
• Trade Collection Challenge
• Kanto Collection Challenge
• Advanced Collection Challenge

TCG Crossover Bulbasaur Collection Challenge 1

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Bulbasaur and Venusaur will be available during the event, with the chance of shiny spawns.

As the name implies, this collection challenge is centered around Bulbasaur and its final evolution, Venusaur.

Here are the ‘mon you need to catch:

• Bulbasaur
• Spinarak
• Wimpod
• Aipom
• TCG Hat Pikachu

Rewards: 1000 XP and a Venusaur encounter

TCG Crossover Bulbasaur Collection Challenge 2

Here are the Pokemon you need to catch for the second Bulbasaur Collection Challenge:

• Bulbasaur
• Spinarak
• Pidove
• Natu
• TCG Hat Pikachu

Rewards: 1000 XP and a Venusaur encounter

TCG Crossover Charmander Collection Challenge 1

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Pokemon Go’s TCG event will feature the shiny version of Charmander as well.

This collection challenge is centered around Charmander and its sought-after final evolution, Charizard.

Here are the ‘mon you need to catch, as well as the rewards you receive after doing so:

• Charmander
• Numel
• Magikarp
• Alolan Rattata
• TCG Hat Pikachu

Rewards: 1000 XP and a Charizard encounter

TCG Crossover Charmander Collection Challenge 2

Here are the Pokemon you need to catch for the second Charmander Collection Challenge:

• Charmander
• Numel
• Wimpod
• Natu
• TCG Hat Pikachu

Rewards: 1000 XP and a Charizard encounter

TCG Crossover Squirtle Collection Challenge 1

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The TCG Crossover event will feature the shiny versions of Squirtle and Blastoise.

This collection challenge is centered around Squirtle and its water-type final evolution, Blastoise

Here are the ‘mon you need to catch, as well as the rewards you receive after doing so:

• Squirtle
• Bidoof
• Slowpoke
• Eevee
• TCG Hat Pikachu

Rewards: 1000 XP and a Blastoise Encounter

TCG Crossover Squirtle Collection Challenge 2

Here are the Pokemon you need to catch for the second Charmander Collection Challenge:

• Squirtle
• Bidoof
• Pidove
• Wimpod
• TCG Hat Pikachu

Rewards: 1000 XP and a Blastoise encounter

TCG Crossover Trade Collection Challenge

For this collection, trainers must receive these Pokemon from a trade with another player.

• Pikachu
• Bulbasaur
• Charmander
• Squirtle

Rewards: 3000 XP and a Lure Module

TCG Crossover Kanto Collection Challenge

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While the event focuses on Squirtle, Charmander, and Bulbasaur, Pikachu will spawn with a special TCG Hat.

The Kanto Collection Challenge focuses on the second and third evolutions of the Kanto starter Pokemon.

• Ivysaur
• Charmeleon
• Wartortle
• Venusaur
• Charizard
• Blastoise

Rewards: 5000 XP and a Super Incubator

TCG Crossover Advanced Collection Challenge

The Advanced Collection Challenge is the hardest of the six, making trainers receive Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise in a trade to fulfill the collection.

• Venusaur
• Charizard
• Blastoise
• Snorlax
• Slaking
• Dragonite

Rewards: 10,000 XP and a Meltan encounter

That’s it for the first Pokemon Go TCG Event Collection Challenges! While you’re here, check out some of our other Pokemon Go guides below:

How to catch Ditto | Best Eeveelutions | Field research tasks | Promo Codes for free items | How to get Pinap Berries | Spotlight Hour schedule | How to defeat Giovanni | Rarest Pokemon | Best Mega Evolutions | Community Day schedule | How to get free Raid Passes | Team Go Rocket Grunt guide