How to complete Dark Flames Collection Challenge in Pokemon Go
NianticPokemon Go’s Dark Flames event is bringing a new limited-time Collection Challenge involving tons of different Pokemon. So, here’s how to complete the challenge and earn your reward.
Pokemon Go has a brand new event taking place in the game, otherwise known as the Dark Flames event. It features the debut of Turtonator, tons of exciting challenges, and plenty of rewards for those who complete those challenges.
One such challenge is the Collection Challenge, which requires players to catch a variety of different Pokemon in order to earn some great rewards. The creatures you’ll need to catch will vary depending on the path you choose in the Dark Flames Timed Research.
So, to help you complete this challenge, here’s a breakdown of the Pokemon Go Dark Flames Collection Challenge and what rewards you can expect.
Pokemon Go Dark Flames Collection Challenge explained
Depending on the path you choose once you’ve completed Step One of the Dark Flames Timed Research, you’ll need to catch either Dark-type or Fire-type Pokemon to complete this event’s Collection Challenge.
Here are the Pokemon you need to catch for the Dark-type Dark Flames Collection Challenge:
| Pokemon | How to catch it | Sprite |
|---|---|---|
| Poochyena* | As a wild spawn |  |
| Carvanha* | As a wild spawn or as a reward for completing Step Two of the Dark Flames Timed Research |  |
| Houndour* | As a wild spawn |  |
| Stunky* | As a wild spawn |  |
| Litwick* | As a wild spawn or as a reward for completing the ‘Catch 5 Fire-type Pokemon’ Field Research task |  |
| Mightyena | Evolve a Poochyena with 50 Candy |  |
| Sharpedo | Evolve a Carvanha with 50 Candy |  |
| Incineroar | Evolve a Torracat with 100 Candy |  |
For completing this Collection Challenge you’ll receive 100 Houndoom Mega Energy and 5000 XP.
Here are the Pokemon you need to catch for the Fire-type Dark Flames Collection Challenge:
| Pokemon | How to catch it | Sprite |
|---|---|---|
| Litten | As a wild spawn |  |
| Vulpix* | As a wild spawn |  |
| Houndour* | As a wild spawn |  |
| Numel* | As a wild spawn |  |
| Galarian Zigzagoon* | As a wild spawn |  |
| Ninetales | Evolve a Vulpix with 50 Candy |  |
| Camerupt | Evolve a Numel with 50 Candy |  |
| Incineroar | Evolve a Torrocat with 100 Candy | |
For completing this Collection Challenge you’ll receive 100 Houndoom Mega Energy and 5000 XP.
Pokemon marked with * may appear Shiny.
You’ve got until Sunday, July 2, 2023, at 8PM local time to complete this Collection Challenge, so don’t hang about too long!
There you have it, now you know how to complete the Dark Flames Collection Challenge in Pokemon Go. While looking for these Pokemon, take a look at some of our other handy Pokemon Go guides and content:
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