Which path should you choose in Pokémon Go - Grookey, Scorbunny or Sobble?
It's time to choose another Pokémon pathway.
The Pokémon Go Max Out event/season brings a brand new Special Research story for players to complete.
Just like previous Special Research tasks, Pokémon players are required to choose a path involving three different creatures from the Galar region.
You'll choose from the three starter Pokémon from Sword and Shield - Grookey, Sobble or Scorbunny.
They can all be captured, and picking between them influences the tasks and rewards up for grabs.
So, which Pokémon should players pick for the Galar Calling Special Research story? Keep on reading to find out more!
Which path should you choose in Pokémon Go?
The best Pokémon Go path to choose is by selecting Grookey.
Not only are they an adorable Grass-type Pokémon, its Rillaboom evolution is an excellent choice to use in the Pokémon Go Battle League, where even more rewards are on offer.
Picking Grookey influences the Galar Calling Special Research story, with tasks requiring to evolve it into Thwackey and Rillaboom. Other tasks offer players a chance to earn more Grookey Candies.
Those who select Scorbunny have an element of Fire influencing their Galar Calling story. Plenty of Scorbunny Candy is on offer, alongside additional chances to catch the fiery rabbit.
Selecting Sobble adds Water influences to the Galar Calling story, with objectives including evolving it into Drizzile and Inteleon.
Just like Grookey and Scorbunny, Pokémon players can earn additional Candies and higher chances of capturing the creature.
On the other hand, the choice of Pokémon often comes down to personal preference.
Never started a Pokémon game with a Fire-type? Go for Scorbunny. Looking to make a splash? Add Sobble to your ever-expanding Pokédex.
Pokémon Go Galar Calling quest explained
Pokémon Go players are still working through all 19 steps of the Galar Calling Special Research task.
Below is a closer look at all the known steps and their rewards:
- Step 1: Catch eight Pokémon
- Reward: 800 XP, 800 Stardust
- Step 2: Pick between Scorbunny, Grookey or Sobble
- Step 3: Catch three Pokémon, take photo of wild Pokémon
- Reward: Grookey, Sobble, or Scorbunny encounter and 1,000 XP
- Step 4: Catch 88 Pokémon, spin 25 PokéStops or Gyms, evolve a Grookey, Sobble or Scorbunny and explore 8km
- Rewards: 10 Great Balls and 1,500 XP
- Step 5: Catch 88 Pokémon, send eight Gifts to friends, hatch eight Eggs and evolve a Thwackey, Raboot or Drizzile
- Rewards: Wooloo encounter and 2,000 XP
- Step 6: Collect MP from 10 Power Spots, Spin 25 PokéStops or Gyms and Explore 5km
- Rewards: 2,500 XP and Skwovet Encounter
- Step 7: Catch 88 Pokémon, earn 8,888 XP and earn 8,888 Stardust
- Rewards: 2,500 XP, 1,500 Stardust and one Star Piece
- Step 8: Catch three Pokémon
- Rewards: 2,500 XP and 1,500 Stardust
We'll update the page when the next steps and their rewards are revealed.
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Jon Nicholson is a Freelance Gaming Writer, specialising in the Call of Duty franchise. He previously worked for Gfinity, GGRecon and Red Bull writing a variety of gaming news and guides. Alongside his previous work, he's a Freelance News Writer for Esports Insider.
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