{"id":46055,"date":"2024-02-16T14:43:09","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T13:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1993657"},"modified":"2024-02-16T15:49:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T14:49:24","slug":"should-pokemon-go-fans-pick-the-diamond-or-pearl-path-in-sinnoh-event","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/should-pokemon-go-fans-pick-the-diamond-or-pearl-path-in-sinnoh-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Should Pok\u00e9mon Go fans pick the Diamond or Pearl path in Sinnoh event?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Which Gen 4 Pok\u00e9mon path is worth going after? We explain what rewards are up for grabs. <\/p>

By Matt Poskitt\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 16 February 2024 at 13:43 PM<\/p>

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Diamond or Pearl? Dialga or Palkia? These are the big decisions put towards Trainers in the latest Sinnoh event for Pok\u00e9mon Go \u2013 but is one better than the other?<\/span><\/p>\n

Set to take place in the middle of February, this new Pok\u00e9mon Go \u2018Road to Sinnoh\u2019 will bring about multiple opportunities to get your hands on plenty of Gen 4 creatures.<\/span><\/p>\n

The main stars are no doubt the legendary Pok\u00e9mon Dialga from Pok\u00e9mon Diamond and Palkia from Pok\u00e9mon Pearl, which both received <\/span>remakes<\/span><\/a> a few years ago for the Nintendo Switch. <\/span><\/p>\n

Now they\u2019re back in the spotlight once again on mobile.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re unsure whether to pick the Diamond or Pearl Path in the Pok\u00e9mon Go Sinnoh event, we\u2019ve outlined all the benefits of both below. So you can be rest assured you\u2019re making the right decision.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Should you pick the Diamond or Pearl path in Pok\u00e9mon Go \u2018Road to Sinnoh\u2019?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Choosing between the Diamond or Pearl path comes down to personal preference, with each bringing different rewards depending on your pick. See below for the options:<\/span><\/p>\n

Diamond<\/b><\/h3>\n
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  • Dialga candy via Special Research<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Any Dialga captured via raids will be know Roar of Time<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Roar of Time adventure effect is doubled<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Sinnoh Badge (Diamond)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Pearl<\/b><\/h3>\n
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    • Palkia candy via Special Research\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Any Palkia captured via raids will know Spacial Rend<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Spacial Rend effect is doubled<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Sinnoh Badge (Pearl)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Personally, this writer would go for the Diamond path!<\/p>

      Pok\u00e9mon Go \u2018Road to Sinnoh\u2019: Special Research Project tasks and rewards<\/b><\/h2>\n

      Step 1\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
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      • Task: Catch a Pok\u00e9mon found in the Sinnoh region<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Reward: 2,024XP, 2,024 Stardust, Bidoof encounter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Step 2 (Diamond)<\/b><\/h3>\n
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        • Task: Feed your buddy \u2013 10 Larvitar Candy and 100 Mega Tyranitar Energy<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Reward: 3 Dialga Candy, Diamond Badge and Larvitar encounter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Step 2 (Pearl)<\/b><\/h3>\n
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          • Task: Feed your buddy \u2013 10 Bagon Candy and 100 Mega Salamence Energy<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Reward: 3 Dialga Candy, Diamond Badge and Larvitar encounter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Step 3<\/b><\/h3>\n
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            • Task: Catch a Pok\u00e9mon found in the Sinnoh region<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Reward: 2,024XP, 2,024 Stardust, Bidoof encounter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              When does Pok\u00e9mon Go \u2018Road to Sinnoh\u2019 event start and end?<\/b><\/h2>\n

              The Pok\u00e9mon Go \u2018Road to Sinnoh\u2019 event will take place from 10am on 19th February to 10pm on 23rd February 2024 local time<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              The Special Research projects will arrive slightly earlier, at 10am on 15th February 2024. Following this, the Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour: Sinnoh \u2013 Global free event will occur from 24th February to 25th February 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n

              Pok\u00e9mon Go is available to download on iOS and Android devices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n