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

In Pokémon GO's Holiday Part 1 branching research, trainers face a crucial decision: aid Spark or Sierra. This guide clarifies the choices, helping you optimize your Holiday Part 1 experience.

Holiday Part 1 Research Timing:

The free event research, running from December 17th to December 22nd at 9:59 AM local time, presents a three-part challenge. After completing the initial tasks, players select either Team Instinct's Spark or Team GO Rocket's Sierra.

Spark vs. Sierra: The Choice

The core difference lies in the Pokémon type focus and reward encounters. The choice isn't drastically impactful, but selecting aligns with your preferred catching strategy and desired encounter.

Spark's Research: An Ice-Type Focus

Choosing Spark directs your efforts towards Ice-type Pokémon.

Part 2 Tasks & Rewards:

Part 3 Tasks & Rewards:

Sierra's Research: A Fire-Type Focus

Selecting Sierra shifts the focus to Fire-type Pokémon.

Part 2 Tasks & Rewards:

Part 3 Tasks & Rewards:

The Verdict:

The ultimate decision hinges on your preference for either an Alolan Vulpix or a Shadow Vulpix encounter and your desired Pokémon type focus for catching during the Holiday Part 1 event. Choose wisely, Trainer!

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