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Spark or Sierra: Which Option is Right for You?

by Layla Jan 27,2025

In Pokemon GO's Holiday Part 1 branching research, trainers face a choice: aid Spark or Sierra. This guide clarifies the differences to help you decide. The event, running December 17th-22nd (9:59 AM local time), features a free research path with three sections. After the first, you'll choose your path.

Pokemon GO Spark

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Spark's Path: An Ice-Type Focus

Choosing Spark directs your efforts towards Ice-type Pokémon.

Part 2:

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 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

Sierra's Path: A Fiery Challenge

Selecting Sierra focuses your attention on Fire-type Pokémon.

Pokemon GO Rocket Leaders

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Part 2:

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 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 final Sandygast encounter is the same regardless of your choice. Your decision hinges on whether you prefer an Alolan Vulpix or Shadow Vulpix encounter and which Pokémon type aligns with your current gameplay strategy. Pokemon GO is available now.

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