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

Author : Elijah Update:Feb 26,2025

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 Pokémon encounters and catching priorities.

Pokémon GO Spark

Image via Niantic

Spark's Research: Focuses on Ice-type Pokémon. Completing Part 2 rewards an Alolan Vulpix encounter.

Part 2 Tasks & Rewards:

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

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

Pokémon GO Rocket Leaders

Image via Niantic

Sierra's Research: Centers on Fire-type Pokémon, rewarding a Shadow Vulpix encounter in Part 2. Part 3 rewards remain consistent with Spark's path, yielding a Sandygast encounter.

Part 2 Tasks & Rewards:

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

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 optimal choice hinges on desired Vulpix variant and preferred Pokémon type for catching during the event. Pokémon GO is currently available.

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