Should I choose Blanche or Cliff path in Steeled Resolve Pokémon GO Research

Tom Bull

Tom Bull

Make your choice between the Blanche or Cliff path in Pokémon GO.

The Pokémon GO Steeled Resolve event is here, and every single Trainer gets access to a Free Timed Research during the event. After you complete the first page, you are presented with two different paths, one with Blanche and one with Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff. So, which Steeled Resolve Research path should you choose?

We've seen other branching research quests in Pokémon GO recently. During the Holiday Part 1 event Trainers could choose between Cliff and Sierra. To help you choose, we've broken down every Research Quest in each of the two paths, so you can make an informed choice about which to pick.

Should I choose the Blanche or Cliff path in the Steeled Resolve research?

There are only a couple of differences between the Blanche and Leader Cliff paths in the Steeled Resolve free Timed Research. Here are the major differences between the two paths.

The Blanche Path:

  • An encounter with Marill
  • An encounter with Steelix

The Cliff Path:

  • An encounter with Shadow Machop
  • An encounter with Marowak

In summary, the differences are purely between the Pokémon encounters. These Pokémon are all designed to be good PvP Pokémon for you to use when taking part in the adjacent GO Battle Week event.

So, to decide if you should choose the Cliff or Blanche path in Pokémon GO consider this key question. Which of these Pokémon work for my Pokémon GO PvP team, and do I already have one of these Pokémon for PvP? For example, if you have an IV optimised Azumarill powered up for the Great League, the you would be better off choosing the Cliff path.

You might not care about PvP at all. In that case, we would suggest choosing the Blanche path. Steelix has a Mega Evolution, so is the best Pokémon to use for Raids from the options.

Steeled Resolve Free Timed Research - All Tasks and Rewards

Page 1:

  • Catch 15 Pokémon (6 Ultra Balls)
  • Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms (Buunnelby Encounter)
  • Explore 2 km (Paldean Wooper Encounter)

Rewards:

  • 1,000 Stardust
  • 1,000 XP

After this page, you will need to choose between either the Blanche path or the Cliff path in your Steeled Resolve Pokémon GO Timed Research.


Blanche Path:

Page 2/3:

  • Use 5 supereffective Charged Attacks (500 Stardust)
  • Power up Pokémon 5 times (2 Fast TMs)
  • Battle in the GO Battle League 5 times (2 Charged TMs)

Rewards:

  • Marill Encounter
  • 2,000 XP

Page 3/3:

  • Catch 25 Pokémon (10 Ultra Balls)
  • Power up Pokémon 10 times (1 Silver Pinap Berry)
  • Win a Trainer Battle in the GO Battle League (Steelix Encounter)

Rewards:

  • 1x Magnetic Lure Module
  • 3000 XP
  • 2000 Stardust

Leader Cliff Steeled Resolve Path:

Page 2/3:

  • Use 5 supereffective Charged Attacks (500 Stardust)
  • Power up Pokémon 5 times (2 Fast TMs)
  • Battle in the GO Battle League 5 times (2 Charged TMs)

Rewards:

  • Shadow Machop Encounter
  • 2,000 XP

Page 3/3:

  • Catch 25 Pokémon (10 Ultra Balls)
  • Power up Pokémon 10 times (1 Silver Pinap Berry)
  • Win a Trainer Battle in the GO Battle League (Marowak Encounter)

Rewards:

  • 1x Magnetic Lure Module
  • 3000 XP
  • 2000 Stardust

Good luck during the Steeled Resolve event, Trainers! Stay tuned to esports.gg for the latest esports news and more Pokémon GO updates.