Spark or Sierra: Your Pokémon GO Research Pick
In every Pokémon GO branching research quest, trainers face a decision. This time, Pokémon GO offers little guidance on whether assisting Spark or Sierra best aligns with Holiday Part 1 objectives.
Pokémon GO Holiday Part 1 Branching Research Timing
Surprisingly, Niantic's official Holiday Part 1 announcement omits the free event research, mentioning only Field Research and the paid Timed Research. However, a free research path is available to all trainers, running from December 17th to December 22nd at 9:59 AM local time.
This "Holiday Part 1" research features three sections. After completing the first, players choose between aiding Team Instinct's Spark or pursuing Team GO Rocket's Sierra. Which path should you select?
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Spark or Sierra in Pokémon GO Holiday Part 1: Which to Choose?
The choices aren't drastically different. Your decision hinges on preferred Pokémon types and desired reward encounters. Let's analyze the options.
Spark's Research: Tasks and Rewards
Part 2
| Research Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 10 Ice-Type Pokémon | 10 Pinap Berries |
| Take 5 snapshots of different wild Pokémon | 20 Poké Balls |
| Complete 5 Field Research Tasks | 500 Stardust |
| Complete All Three Tasks | Alolan Vulpix encounter
2000 XP |
Part 3
| Research Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 25 Ice-Type Pokémon | 10 Ultra Balls |
| Power Up Ice-Type Pokémon 10 Times | 1 Golden Razz Berry |
| Collect MP from 3 Power Spots | 100 Max Particles |
| Complete All Three Tasks | Sandygast Encounter
3000 XP 2000 Stardust |
Note that Part 3 tasks and rewards are identical regardless of Spark or Sierra selection, including the Sandygast encounter.
Sierra's Research: Tasks and Rewards
Part 2
| Research Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 10 Fire-Type Pokémon | 10 Pinap Berries |
| Take 5 snapshots of different wild Pokémon | 20 Poké Balls |
| Complete 5 Field Research Tasks | 500 Stardust |
| Complete All Three Tasks | Shadow Vulpix encounter
2000 XP |
Part 3
| Research Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 25 Fire-Type Pokémon | 10 Ultra Balls |
| Power Up Fire-Type Pokémon 10 Times | 1 Golden Razz Berry |
| Collect MP from 3 Power Spots | 100 Max Particles |
| Complete All Three Tasks | Sandygast Encounter
3000 XP 2000 Stardust |
The decision ultimately rests on your preferred Vulpix variant and desired Pokémon type focus during Holiday Part 1.
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