A fresh “Choose Your Path” Timed Research has arrived in Pokémon Go, offering a perfect opportunity to earn extra rewards during those quieter weeks between major events. This questline lets you select one of three specialized paths, allowing you to tailor your bonuses to match your specific playstyle for the week.
This research goes live every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and remains accessible until the following Monday at 8 p.m. (local time).
Below, we’ll break down the benefits of each path, help you decide which one best suits your goals, and outline the specific tasks required for each option.
Which ‘Choose Your Path’ option should you select?
Each path offers a distinct XP-focused bonus:
- Explore: Earn 5x XP for spinning PokéStops.
- Catch: Receive 1.5x XP for landing Nice, Great, or Excellent throws.
- Battle: Gain an extra 5,000 XP upon completing raids.
While the bonuses differ, the rewards for completing the research remain identical regardless of which option you select. Therefore, the “correct” choice is simply the one that aligns with your preferred way to play.
If you enjoy tackling Raid Battles, the Battle path is your best bet. If your daily routine involves plenty of walking and exploration, Explore is ideal. If you prefer to focus on filling your Pokédex, Catch will maximize your gains. Ultimately, all three paths provide valuable XP boosts, so choose the one that fits your planned activities for the week.
Pokémon Go ‘Choose Your Path’ Timed Research steps
Navigate to your “Events” tab to find the initial “Choose Your Path” quest. Completing this introductory step rewards you with 500 Stardust and 5 Poké Balls. Once Professor Willow provides the briefing, you will be prompted to select one of the following tracks:
‘Choose Your Path’ Timed Research: Explore
- Explore 5 km (Reward: 10 Great Balls)
- Spin 50 PokéStops or Gyms (Reward: 10 Ultra Balls)
Final Rewards: 3 Golden Razz Berries, 5 Rare Candy
‘Choose Your Path’ Timed Research: Catch
- Land 15 Excellent throws (Reward: 10 Great Balls)
- Land 50 Curveball throws (Reward: 10 Ultra Balls)
Final Rewards: 3 Golden Razz Berries, 5 Rare Candy
‘Choose Your Path’ Timed Research: Battle
- Win 5 Raids (Reward: 10 Great Balls)
- Use 25 supereffective Charged Attacks (Reward: 10 Ultra Balls)
Final Rewards: 3 Golden Razz Berries, 5 Rare Candy
Source: Polygon
