Make your choice between the Candela or Arlo path in Pokémon GO.
The Pokémon GO Beloved Buddies 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 Candela and one with Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo. So, which Beloved Buddies 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. Then, during the Steeled Resolve event Trainers had the choice between Blanche or Cliff. 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 Candela or Arlo path in the Beloved Buddies research?
There are only a couple of differences between the Candela and Leader Arlo paths in the Beloved Buddies free Timed Research. Here are the major differences between the two paths.
The Candela Path:
- An encounter with Dunsparce
- An encounter with Rapidash
- An encounter with Luvdisc
- An encounter with Shellder
- 2x Poffins
The Arlo Path:
- An encounter with Shadow Diglett
- An encounter with Scizor
- An encounter with Cubone
- An encounter with Slowpoke
- 1x Rocket Radar
In summary, the only major differences between the Arlo or Candela path are what Pokémon you encounter. There are four encounters with each path, and none of the Pokémon are the same between Candela or Arlo. There is also a difference between Poffins or a Rocket Radar, if either of these things are valuable to you.
Overall, the Pokémon encounters on the Arlo or Candela paths aren't really that exciting. You might have a personal preference, perhaps one of these Pokémon is a special favourite or a shiny that you don't have. Otherwise, there are only a couple of standout things to mention.
The Candela path contains Shellder. This is a Pokémon that awards a lot of bonus Stardust when caught. Catching Shellder gets you 1000 Stardust, so consider that an additional bonus of this path.
However, the Arlo path contains Scizor. This is a Pokémon that has a Mega Evolution in the game. If you don't have a good Scizor to Mega Evolve, then the Arlo path could be a good choice for you.
Beloved Buddies Free Timed Research - All Tasks and Rewards
Page 1:
- Catch 15 Pokémon (5 Ultra Balls)
- Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms (Remoraid Encounter)
- Explore 2 km (Mantine Encounter)
Rewards:
- 1,000 Stardust
- 1,000 XP
After this page, you will need to choose between either the Candela path or the Arlo path in your Beloved Buddies Pokémon GO Timed Research.
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Candela Path:
Page 2/3:
- Earn 10 hearts with your buddy (500 Stardust)
- Earn a Candy exploring with your buddy (Luvdisc Encounter)
- Make a new friend (Poffin x2)
Rewards:
- Dunsparce Encounter
- 2,000 XP
Page 3/3:
- Play with your buddy 5 times (10 Ultra Balls)
- Send 3 Gifts to friends (500 Stardust)
- Trade a Pokémon (Shellder Encounter)
Rewards:
- Rapidash Encounter
- 3000 XP
- 2000 Stardust
Leader Arlo Beloved Buddies Path:
Page 2/3:
- Catch 15 Pokémon (500 Stardust)
- Transfer 5 Pokémon (Cubone Encounter)
- Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts (1x Rocket Radar)
Rewards:
- Shadow Diglett Encounter
- 2,000 XP
Page 3/3:
- Catch 25 Pokémon (10 Ultra Balls)
- Transfer 15 Pokémon (500 Stardust)
- Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo (Slowpoke Encounter)
Rewards:
- Scizor Encounter
- 3000 XP
- 2000 Stardust
Good luck during the Beloved Buddies event, Trainers! Stay tuned to esports.gg for the latest esports news and more Pokémon GO updates.
