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 23,25(6 months ago)

In Pokémon GO's Holiday Part 1 branching research, trainers face a choice: aid Spark or Sierra. While Niantic's official announcement omits this free research, available December 17th-22nd (9:59 AM local time), the decision impacts your Pokémon catching focus and reward encounters.

Choosing Your Path: Spark or Sierra?

The core difference lies in the Pokémon types: Ice (Spark) or Fire (Sierra). The final reward (Sandygast) remains consistent, but the earlier encounter differs significantly.

Spark's Ice-Type Challenge

Pokémon GO Spark

Image via Niantic

Choosing Spark directs your efforts towards Ice-type Pokémon. Your Part 2 reward is an Alolan Vulpix.

Spark - Part 2 Tasks & Rewards

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, 2000 XP

Spark - Part 3 Tasks & Rewards

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, 3000 XP, 2000 Stardust

Sierra's Fiery Pursuit

Pokémon 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 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, 2000 XP

Sierra - Part 3 Tasks & Rewards

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, 3000 XP, 2000 Stardust

The Verdict:

Your choice hinges on your desired Vulpix variant (Alolan or Shadow) and preferred Pokémon type to catch throughout the event. Pokémon GO is currently available for play.

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