Pokemon Go Astral Eclipse Sun & Moon Collection Challenges explained

Daniel Megarry
A poster for the Pokemon Go Astral Eclipse Sun and Moon Challenges

The Pokemon Go Astral Eclipse event has brought two Collection Challenges into the game: the Sun Challenge and the Moon Challenge. Here’s how to complete them both and get the rewards on offer.

As the Season of Light comes to an end in Pokemon Go, Niantic has delivered one final event featuring the debuts of Solgaleo and Lunala, the return of Ultra Beasts, and two new Collection Challenges.

Collection Challenges are a special type of challenge in Pokemon Go where players need to find and catch a list of creatures before time runs out. There are two to complete this time around: Sun and Moon.

Below, you’ll find tips on how to catch all the Pokemon you need to complete these two Collection Challenges.

Astral Eclipse poster in pokemon go

Pokemon Go Astral Eclipse Sun Challenge explained

Here are the Pokemon you need to catch for the Sun Challenge:

PokemonHow to getSprite
SolrockAs a wild encounter and as a reward for completing the A Cosmic Companion Special Research storySolrock
YungoosAs a wild encounterYungoos
SunkernAs a wild encounterSunkern Pokemon Go Dex
CottoneeAs a wild encounterCottonee
PetililAs a wild encounterPetilil
Alolan VulpixAs a wild encounterAlolan Vulpix

You’ll get 3000 Stardust as a reward for completing this challenge.

Pokemon Go Astral Eclipse Moon Challenge explained

Here are the Pokemon you need to catch for the Moon Challenge:

PokemonHow to getSprite
LunatoneAs a wild encounter and as a reward for completing the A Cosmic Companion Special Research storyLunatone in Pokemon GO
Alolan RattataAs a wild encounterAlolan Rattata
HoothootAs a wild encounterHoothoot Pokemon Go Dex
ClefairyAs a wild encounterClefairy in Pokemon Go
MunnaAs a wild encounterMunna in Pokemon Go
Alolan SandshrewAs a wild encounterAlolan Sandshrew in Pokemon GO

You’ll get 3000 Stardust as a reward for completing this challenge.

Unlike previous Collection Challenges, the only way to get most of these Pokemon is to find them in the wild – they aren’t available as Field Research rewards.

Remember that you can increase the number of spawns around you by using Lure Modules and Incense. You can also use the ‘Nearby’ menu to check if any of these Pokemon are close to your location.

The end date for these Astral Eclipse Collection Challenges is Monday, November 28, 2022, at 8PM local time, so make sure you complete them both by then!

While you’re here, check out some more Pokemon Go guides below:

Best Pokemon in Pokemon Go | All upcoming Spotlight Hours | Arlo counters guide | Cliff counters guide | Giovanni counters guide | Sierra counters guide | Grunt counters guide | How to catch a Ditto | What are Strange Eggs? | Fastest way to get Best Buddy status | Pokemon Go catching tips | Pokemon Go promo codes

About The Author

Daniel graduated from university with a degree in Journalism and English Language, before spending five years at GAY TIMES covering LGBTQ+ news and entertainment. He then made the switch to video game journalism where he produces news, features, and guides for Pokemon, Fortnite, Nintendo, and PlayStation games. Daniel also has a passion for any games with queer representation.