The Pokémon Go Adventure Week 2023 event brings exciting challenges for trainers, including the Cover and Plume challenge. This guide will walk you through exactly how to finish this challenge and claim your rewards!
Overview of the Cover and Plume Challenge
The Cover and Plume challenge requires catching and evolving two fossil Pokémon pairs:
- Archen and Archeops
- Tirtouga and Carracosta
Completing this challenge earns you:
- 2,000 Stardust
- Amaura encounter
So let’s look at how to catch and evolve each Pokémon needed.
Catching Archen
Archen will appear more frequently in the wild during Adventure Week. Tap any you see to try catching them.
Tips:
- Use Razz or Pinap berries to make catches easier
- Curveball throws increase catch rate
- Be patient if Archen flees, more will spawn
You also have a small chance of finding the super rare Shiny Archen!
Evolving Archen into Archeops
Once you collect 50 Archen candy, you can evolve Archen into Archeops.
Here are some tips for earning Archen candy quicker:
- Make Archen your buddy Pokémon and walk to get candy
- Transfer extra Archen to Professor Willow for 1 candy each
- Use Pinap berries when catching Archen to get double candy
Catching Tirtouga
Like Archen, Tirtouga spawns will be increased for Adventure Week. Tap any Tirtouga you encounter to try catching them.
Helpful Catch Tips:
- Great or Ultra Balls have the highest success rates
- Set the circle lock technique for better throws
- Lure Modules attract more Pokémon to your location
And yes, Shiny Tirtouga has a small chance of appearing too!
Evolving Tirtouga into Carracosta
Once you have 50 Tirtouga candies, you can evolve Tirtouga into Carracosta.
To speed up earning Tirtouga candies:
- Make Tirtouga your buddy to get walking candy
- Only transfer Tirtouga with low IVs
- Use Pinap berries when catching for double candy
Challenge Rewards
When you finish evolving Archen and Tirtouga fully, you’ll get:
- 2,000 Stardust to power up your Pokémon
- Amaura encounter with chances for Shiny Amaura
Completing all four Adventure Week challenges boosts your Shiny Amaura odds further!
I hope this simple guide helps you complete the Cover and Plume challenge in Pokémon Go. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to catch the evolved forms Archeops and Carracosta too?
A: No, you only need to evolve Archen and Tirtouga yourself. Catching the middle evolutions is not required.
Q: Where can I catch Archen and Tirtouga?
A: Both will appear more frequently in the wild during Adventure Week events. But also check 7km eggs as they may hatch from those too.
Q: Are there other ways to earn candy faster?
A: Yes! Doing Raids and Research Tasks rewarding Archen or Tirtouga candy can help speed up evolving.
Conclusion
I hope this guide covered all the key steps for finishing the Cover and Plume challenge in Pokémon Go. Catching and evolving Archen and Tirtouga is very achievable during Adventure Week. And the rewards are definitely worth it!
Let me know if you have any other questions about this or any other Pokémon Go challenges. I’m always happy to help break down the steps to succeed.
Happy hunting, trainers!
