This guide goes over the Pokemon required to complete the Pokemon GO Verdant Wonders Collection Challenge, how to get them, and the rewards for completing the Collection Challenge.
Pokemon GO Verdant Wonders Collection Challenge Pokemon and Rewards
The following table lists all the Pokemon that are required for completing the Pokemon GO Verdant Wonders Collection Challenge. It also lists how the Pokemon must be obtained in order for it to count towards completing the Collection Challenge.
| Required Pokemon | Obtainment Method |
| Bulbasaur | Catch |
| Ivysaur | Evolve |
| Oddish | Catch |
| Gloom | Evolve |
| Hoppip | Catch |
| Skiploom | Evolve |
| Shroomish | Catch |
| Breloom | Evolve |
| Cottonee | Catch |
| Whimsicott | Evolve |
Once you obtain all of the above Pokemon, the Verdant Wonders Collection Challenge will be added to your Elite Collector medal. You will also receive the following rewards:
- 5000 XP,
- 2500 Stardust,
- and an encounter with a Cottonee wearing a flower crown.
How to Evolve the Pokemon Required for the Verdant Wonders Collection Challenge
Half of the Pokemon required to complete the Verdant Wonders Collection Challenge can be caught, but the other half must be evolved for them to count towards completing the challenge. The following table lists the five Pokemon that must be evolved to complete the Verdant Wonders Collection Challenge, and how many Candies and items are needed to evolve them:
| Pokemon | How to Obtain it via Evolution |
| Ivysaur | Use 25 Bulbasaur Candy on Bulbasaur |
| Gloom | Use 25 Oddish Candy on Oddish |
| Skiploom | Use 25 Hoppip Candy on Hoppip |
| Breloom | Use 50 Shroomish Candy on Shroomish |
| Whimsicott | Use 50 Cottonee Candy and a Sun Stone item on Cottonee |
The pre-evolved forms of the above Pokemon all have increased wild encounter chances during the Verdant Wonders event. Use an Incense to increase your wild encounter rate, and use Pinap Berries every time you catch these Pokemon to quickly reach enough Candy to evolve them.
How Long Does the Verdant Wonders Collection Challenge Last?
Players have until March 25 at 8:00 PM local time to complete the Verdant Wonders Collection Challenge. This is the same end time as the ongoing Verdant Wonders event, which comes with its own slew of bonuses and a returning Special Research Story.
