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?

Jan 21,25(17 hours 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 details on this free event research (available December 17th - 22nd, 9:59 AM local time), the choice impacts which Pokémon you'll encounter and focus on catching.

Choosing Your Path: Spark or Sierra?

The core difference lies in the Pokémon types: Ice (Spark) or Fire (Sierra). The final reward (Sandygast) remains the same regardless of your choice. Your decision hinges on your preferred Vulpix variant and desired catching focus.

Spark's Ice-Type Challenge

Pokemon GO Spark

Image via Niantic

Choosing Spark directs you towards Ice-type Pokémon. Completing Part 2 rewards an Alolan Vulpix encounter.

Spark - Part 2 Tasks & Rewards

Research Task	Reward
Catch 10 Ice-Type Pokemon	10 Pinap Berries
Take 5 snapshots of different Pokemon	20 Poke Balls
Complete 5 Field Research Tasks	500 Stardust
Complete All Three Tasks	Alolan Vulpix, 2000 XP

Spark - 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

Sierra's Fire-Type Pursuit

Pokemon GO Rocket Leaders

Image via Niantic

Selecting Sierra focuses your efforts on Fire-type Pokémon, culminating in a Shadow Vulpix encounter in Part 2.

Sierra - Part 2 Tasks & Rewards

Research Task	Reward
Catch 10 Fire-Type Pokemon	10 Pinap Berries
Take 5 snapshots of different Pokemon	20 Poke Balls
Complete 5 Field Research Tasks	500 Stardust
Complete All Three Tasks	Shadow Vulpix, 2000 XP

Sierra - 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 Verdict: The best choice depends solely on your preference for either an Alolan Vulpix or Shadow Vulpix and your desire to catch Ice or Fire-type Pokémon during the Holiday Part 1 event.

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