Make your choice between the two Holiday Part 1 Paths in Pokémon GO.
The Pokémon GO Holiday Part 1 event is here, and every single Trainer gets access to a Free Timed Research during the event. After you complete the first page, you are presented with two different paths, one with Spark and one with Leader Sierra. So, which Holiday Part 1 path should you choose?
On the face of it, this is a weird choice. One of the three team leaders and a Team GO Rocket leader? What can this choice possibly mean! We've broken down every Research Quest in each of the two paths, so you can make an informed choice about which to pick.
Which path should I choose in the Holiday Part 1 research?
Overall, there are a couple of differences between the Spark and Leader Sierra paths in the Holiday Part 1 free Timed Research. Here are the major differences.
The Spark Path:
- An encounter with Alolan Vulpix
- Tasks focused on catching and powering up Ice-type Pokémon
The Leader Sierra Path:
- An encounter with Shadow Vulpix
- Tasks focused on catching and powering up Fire-type Pokémon
In summary, there aren't many differences. To be honest, neither Alolan or Shadow Vulpix pull up many trees. The most expensive tasks are always powering up Pokémon.
So, if you have a Fire or Ice-type Pokémon you actually want to invest some Stardust into that should be what makes your decision. Perhaps you have a great Mamoswine from GO Wild Area? Or a Gigantamax Lapras? Choose the Spark path. Got a great Gigantamax Charizard, or what about a Shadow Heatran from Giovanni? Choose the Leader Sierra path.
Holiday Part 1 Free Timed Research - All Tasks and Rewards
Page 1:
- Catch 10 Fire- or Ice-type Pokémon (10 Ultra Balls)
- Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms (Bergmite Encounter)
- Explore 2 km (Sandyghast Encounter)
Rewards:
- 1,000 Stardust
- 1,000 XP
After this page, you will need to choose which Path to follow in the Holiday Part 1 Timed Research.
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Spark Path (Ice-Focused):
Page 2/3:
- Catch 10 Ice-type Pokémon (10 Pinap Berrys)
- Take snapshots of 5 different wild Pokémon (20 PokéBalls)
- Complete 5 Field Research tasks (500 Stardust)
Rewards:
- Alolan Vulpix Encounter
- 2,000 XP
Page 3/3:
- Catch 25 Ice-type Pokémon (10 Ultra Balls)
- Power up Ice-type Pokémon 10 times (1 Golden Razzberry)
- Collect MP from 3 Power Spots (100 Max Particles)
Rewards:
- Sandyghast Encounter
- 3,000 XP
- 2,000 Stardust
Leader Sierra Holiday Part 1 Path (Fire-Focused):
Page 2/3:
- Catch 10 Fire-type Pokémon (10 Pinap Berrys)
- Take snapshots of 5 different wild Pokémon (20 PokéBalls)
- Complete 5 Field Research tasks (500 Stardust)
Rewards:
- Shadow Vulpix Encounter
- 2,000 XP
Page 3/3:
- Catch 25 Fire-type Pokémon (10 Ultra Balls)
- Power up Fire-type Pokémon 10 times (1 Golden Razzberry)
- Collect MP from 3 Power Spots (100 Max Particles)
Rewards:
- Sandyghast Encounter
- 3,000 XP
- 2,000 Stardust
Good luck during the Holiday Part 1 event, Trainers! Stay tuned to esports.gg for the latest esports news and more Pokémon GO updates.
