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

by Layla Feb 11,2025

In Pokemon GO's Holiday Part 1 branching research, trainers face a crucial decision: assist Spark or Sierra. This guide clarifies the choices, helping you optimize your gameplay. The free event research, running from December 17th to December 22nd at 9:59 AM local time, presents this choice after completing the initial tasks.

Choosing Your Path: Spark vs. Sierra

The core difference lies in the Pokemon types and reward encounters. The choice isn't drastically impactful, but it influences your focus.

Pokemon GO Spark

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Spark's Research: Focuses on Ice-type Pokemon.

Part 2:

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 Tasks	Alolan Vulpix

Part 3:

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 Tasks	Sandygast

Pokemon GO Rocket Leaders

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Sierra's Research: Centers on Fire-type Pokemon.

Part 2:

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 Tasks	Shadow Vulpix

Part 3:

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 Tasks	Sandygast

Note: Part 3 rewards (including the Sandygast encounter) are identical regardless of your choice. Your decision hinges on your preferred Vulpix variant and the Pokemon type you wish to prioritize catching. Choose wisely, Trainer!

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