Research Unveils: Sierra or Spark for Pokémon GO Holiday Part 1?

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 progress. The free event research, running December 17th to December 22nd at 9:59 AM local time, presents this choice after completing the initial tasks.

Spark vs. Sierra: Choosing Your Path

The core difference lies in the Pokémon types and reward encounters. The choice isn't drastically impactful, but it aligns with your preferred catching and reward preferences.

Spark's Research: An Ice-Type Focus

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

Spark - Part 2 Tasks & Rewards

Spark - Part 3 Tasks & Rewards

Note: The Part 3 rewards (including the Sandygast encounter) are consistent regardless of your choice.

Sierra's Research: A Fiery Challenge

Opting for Sierra shifts the focus to Fire-type Pokémon, with a Shadow Vulpix encounter awaiting in Part 2.

Sierra - Part 2 Tasks & Rewards

Sierra - Part 3 Tasks & Rewards

Your decision hinges on your desired Vulpix variant and preferred Pokémon type for catching during the event. Pokémon GO is available now.