Should You Choose Spark or Sierra in the Pokemon GO Holiday Part 1 Research?

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Should You Choose Spark or Sierra in the Pokemon GO Holiday Part 1 Research?

Feb 06,25(10 months ago)

In Pokemon GO's Holiday Part 1 branching research, trainers face a crucial decision: assist Spark or Sierra. While Niantic's official announcement omits this free research, it runs from December 17th to December 22nd, 9:59 AM local time. This three-part research culminates in a choice between these two paths.

Choosing Spark or Sierra: A Comparison

The core difference lies in the Pokemon type focus and reward encounter. The choice isn't drastically impactful, but it influences your catching strategy and desired reward.

Spark's Research: An Ice-Type Focus

Pokemon GO Spark

Image via Niantic

Spark's path emphasizes Ice-type Pokemon. Completing Part 2 rewards an Alolan Vulpix encounter.

Part 2 Tasks & Rewards:

Research Task	Reward
Catch 10 Ice-Type Pokemon	10 Pinap Berries
Take 5 snapshots of wild Pokemon	20 Poke 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 Pokemon	10 Ultra Balls
Power Up Ice-Type Pokemon 10 Times	1 Golden Razz Berry
Collect MP from 3 Power Spots	100 Max Particles
Complete All Three Tasks	Sandygast, 3000 XP, 2000 Stardust

Note: Part 3 rewards (including the Sandygast encounter) are identical regardless of the chosen path.

Sierra's Research: A Fire-Type Focus

Pokemon GO Rocket Leaders

Image via Niantic

Sierra's path centers around Fire-type Pokemon, culminating in a Shadow Vulpix encounter in Part 2.

Part 2 Tasks & Rewards:

Research Task	Reward
Catch 10 Fire-Type Pokemon	10 Pinap Berries
Take 5 snapshots of wild Pokemon	20 Poke 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 Pokemon	10 Ultra Balls
Power Up Fire-Type Pokemon 10 Times	1 Golden Razz Berry
Collect MP from 3 Power Spots	100 Max Particles
Complete All Three Tasks	Sandygast, 3000 XP, 2000 Stardust

The ultimate decision hinges on your preferred Vulpix variant and the Pokemon type you wish to prioritize during the Holiday Part 1 event.

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