Although there was no timeframe specified, the code suggests that Pokemon GO trainers will soon be taking part in a Throwback Challenge. The upcoming event appears to be a series of activities designed to look back on all of the regions/generations that are already included in the mobile AR experience.

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Assuming the datamined code is accurate and doesn’t change, Pokemon GO’s Throwback Challenge 2020 will put a spotlight on the Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh regions. The event will likely feature increased spawn rates specific to each region for certain windows of time to help players complete as much of those Pokedex sections as possible.

For more of a hint, here’s a closer look at the code that was uncovered in this week’s datamine:

RESOURCE ID: throwback_2020_celebration

TEXT: Throwback Challenge 2020 Celebration

RESOURCE ID: throwback_2020_kanto_event_name

TEXT: Throwback Challenge 2020: Kanto

RESOURCE ID: throwback_2020_johto_event_name

TEXT: Throwback Challenge 2020: Johto

RESOURCE ID: throwback_2020_hoenn_event_name

TEXT: Throwback Challenge 2020: Hoenn

RESOURCE ID: throwback_2020_sinnoh_event_name

TEXT: Throwback Challenge 2020: Sinnoh

Pokemon GO trainers who like to speculate about the future could read into this as a hint that the era of the Sinnoh region could be coming to a close soon and the next generation may be closer than expected. Usually, before a new generation has been released Pokemon GO players have always had an event that helped them complete as much of the prior gen’s Pokedex as possible. Although some players may still feel like they have a lot of catching up to do, the game’s most hardcore players are always itching for the next goal to chase down.

For now, players may want to keep hunting down the best Unova Pokemon in the game if improving their Battle Raid rosters is their primary goal. Be sure to check back in the near future for more Pokemon GO strategy guides, news, and updates. Until then, good luck out there, trainers!

Pokemon GO is out now for iOS and Android mobile devices.

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Source: Pokemon GO Hub