Should You Choose Spark or Sierra in the Pokemon GO Holiday Part 1 Research? News - Latest Updates and Information

In Pokémon GO's Holiday Part 1 branching research, trainers face a crucial decision: assist Spark or Sierra. This guide clarifies the choices and helps you decide which path best aligns with your goals. The event, running from December 17th to December 22nd at 9:59 AM local time, offers a free research path with three sections. After the initial tasks, you must choose your allegiance.

The Spark vs. Sierra Dilemma

The core difference lies in the Pokémon types: Spark's path focuses on Ice-types, while Sierra's centers on Fire-types. The final reward encounter (Sandygast) remains consistent regardless of your choice. However, the Part 2 reward encounter differs significantly.

Spark's Research: An Ice-Type Adventure

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Choosing Spark leads to Ice-type focused tasks. Your reward for completing Part 2 is an Alolan Vulpix encounter.

Part 2 Tasks & Rewards:

Research Task	Reward
Catch 10 Ice-Type Pokémon	10 Pinap Berries
Take 5 snapshots of wild Pokémon	20 Poké Balls
Complete 5 Field Research Tasks	500 Stardust
Complete All Three Tasks	Alolan Vulpix 2000 XP

Part 3 Tasks & Rewards:

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

Sierra's Research: A Fiery Pursuit

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Selecting Sierra shifts the focus to Fire-type Pokémon. The Part 2 reward is a Shadow Vulpix encounter.

Part 2 Tasks & Rewards:

Research Task	Reward
Catch 10 Fire-Type Pokémon	10 Pinap Berries
Take 5 snapshots of wild Pokémon	20 Poké Balls
Complete 5 Field Research Tasks	500 Stardust
Complete All Three Tasks	Shadow Vulpix 2000 XP

Part 3 Tasks & Rewards:

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

Your Decision:

The optimal choice depends on your desired Vulpix variant (Alolan or Shadow) and the Pokémon type you prefer to catch during the event. Pokémon GO is available now.