Arlo Candela Pokemon Go

In the Pokémon Go "Beloved Buddies" Timed Research event, you must choose between Candela and Arlo, which affects the research tasks, rewards, and Pokémon encounters[2][1]. The decision depends on your playstyle and preferences regarding PvP or PvE content[4][1]. Note that the Timed Research is only available until February 15th, 2025, at 8 p.m. local time[3].

Candela's Path:

• Focus: PvP battles and social interactions[2].
• Rewards: Dunsparce, Poffins, Rapidash encounter[2][3].
• Tasks Step 2: Earn 10 hearts with your buddy (500 Stardust), earn a candy exploring with your buddy (Luvdisc encounter), make a new friend (2 Poffins), Final Rewards: Dunsparce encounter, 2,000 XP[2].
• Tasks Step 3: Play with your buddy 5 times (10 Ultra Balls), send 3 gifts to friends (500 Stardust), trade a Pokémon (Shellder encounter), Final Rewards: Rapidash encounter, 3,000 XP, 2,000 Stardust[2].
• Considerations: Choosing Candela requires adding a friend and trading Pokémon, which may be difficult for solo players[2][1].

Arlo's Path:

• Focus: PvE content and battling Team Go Rocket[2].
• Rewards: Rocket Radar, Cubone, Scizor, Shadow Diglett encounter[2][3].
• Tasks Step 2: Catch 15 Pokémon (500 Stardust), transfer 5 Pokémon (Cubone encounter), defeat 3 Team Go Rocket Grunts (1 Rocket Radar), Final Rewards: Shadow Diglett encounter, 2,000 XP[2].
• Tasks Step 3: Catch 25 Pokémon (10 Ultra Balls), transfer 15 Pokémon (500 Stardust), defeat Team Go Rocket Arlo (Slowpoke encounter), Final Rewards: Scizor encounter, 3,000 XP, 2,000 Stardust[2].
• Considerations: Arlo's path is better for solo players because it doesn't require social tasks[2]. It is also suitable for those wanting to progress through a Team Rocket Special Research quest[8].

Step 1 (Same for Both Paths):

• 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[2].