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Pokémon GO: Spark or Sierra in Holiday Part 1 Research?

Author : Aria Feb 06,2025

In Pokémon GO's Holiday Part 1 branching research, trainers face a crucial decision: aid Spark or Sierra. This guide clarifies the differences to help you choose wisely. The event runs from December 17th to December 22nd, 9:59 AM local time. The official Niantic announcement omits details on this free research, focusing instead on Field Research and paid Timed Research.

Pokémon GO Spark

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Spark's Research: This path emphasizes Ice-type Pokémon.

Part 2:

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 encounter, 2000 XP

Part 3:

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 encounter, 3000 XP, 2000 Stardust

Sierra's Research: This path focuses on Fire-type Pokémon.

Pokémon GO Rocket Leaders

Image via Niantic

Part 2:

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 encounter, 2000 XP

Part 3:

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 encounter, 3000 XP, 2000 Stardust

The final Sandygast encounter is identical regardless of your choice. Your decision hinges on whether you prefer an Alolan Vulpix or Shadow Vulpix encounter and which Pokémon type you wish to prioritize catching. Pokémon GO is available now.

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