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Pokemon GO’s Season of Alola is coming to an end, but there’s still one event left for players to grab some Alolan-themed goodies. The Alola to Alola event offers increased spawns for Alolan Pokemon, the ability to evolve Cubone into Alolan Marowak, and a brand-new set of Research Tasks. The Alola to Alola Research Tasks are some of the most rewarding inPokemon GO, particularly if players can unlock the Special Research.
To get access to the Special Research, players will need to either complete the four previous Season of Alola Research Tasks or spend $4.99 on a ticket before June 1. Once unlocked, the Special Research will be available permanently, so there’s no rush for players to complete it beforethe Season of Alola ends. The Research itself is divided into four steps. The first three will be the same for everyone, but the fourth gives players the choice of an Island Path to follow.
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Island Paths in Pokemon GO
Once they’ve completed step three of the Alola to Alola Research, players will be given the choice of four Island Paths tocomplete their Alolan journey. Each Path comes with a set of themed challenges and offers different rewards for completion. This means players should know what they want before committing, and study each path carefully:
Akala Island Path
Completion Rewards:2 Incubators, 1 P’au Style Oricorio Hat, Alolan Marowak Encounter.
Melemele Island Path
Completion Rewards:4 Lucky Eggs, 1 Pom-Pom Style Oricorio Hat, Alolan Raichu Encounter
Poni Island Path
Completion Rewards:3 Star Pieces, 1 Sensu Style Oricorio Hat, Alolan Exeggutor Encounter
Ula’ula Island Path
Completion Rewards:4 Incense, 1 Baile Style Oricorio Hat, Alolan Vulpix Encounter
Which Island Path to Pick in Pokemon GO
Which Alola Island Path to follow really depends on what aplayer’s favorite activity is inPokemon GO, and which rewards they’re most interested in.
Players who like to travel and explore should pick the Akala Island Path, particularly if they’re interested in catching an Alolan Marowak. Alternatively, players who like thesocial aspects ofPokemon GOshould choose the Melemele Island Path, as it involves sending gifts and making new friends.
Players who are all about chucking Pokeballs andexpanding their collection of Pokemon should follow the Ula’ula Island Path, though this is one of the most time-consuming to complete.
Finally, players wholike to battle with their Pokemon should go for the Poni Island Path, which focuses on defeating Team GO Rocket and players in theGO Battle League.
