In Pokémon Go’s ‘A Grim Beginning’ Special Research, the choice between Dark and Fairy paths impacts the Pokémon encounters and rewards you’ll receive. Here’s a breakdown of the quest steps for both paths:
No matter which path you choose, the first few steps are the same:
A Grim Beginning: Step 1 of 4
Catch 20 Pokémon: 10 Poké Balls
Make 15 Nice Throws: 10 Great Balls
Make 10 Great Throws: 1,500 XP
Rewards: Galarian Yamask encounter, 1,500 Stardust, 1 Silver Pinap Berry
A Grim Beginning: Step 2 of 4
Catch 20 Pokémon: 10 Great Balls
Make 15 Great Throws: 10 Ultra Balls
Make 10 Excellent Throws: 2,000 XP
Rewards: Yamask encounter, 2,000 Stardust, 1 Silver Pinap Berry
Now, you’ll reach the pivotal decision point.
A Grim Beginning: Step 3 of 4 – Choose your Path!
At this stage, you’ll be prompted to choose either the Dark Path or the Fairy Path. The choice is permanent for this Special Research, so consider which Pokémon and rewards you’d prefer.
If you choose the Dark Path:
A Grim Beginning: Step 3 of 4 (Dark Path)
Catch 10 Dark-type Pokémon: Vullaby encounter
Power up Pokémon 10 times: Umbreon encounter
Use 15 Berries to help catch Pokémon: Houndoom encounter
Rewards: Galarian Yamask encounter, 2,500 Stardust, 1 Silver Pinap Berry
A Grim Beginning: Step 4 of 4 (Dark Path)
Battle a Team GO Rocket Grunt: Spiritomb encounter
Catch 15 Ghost-type Pokémon: Absol encounter
Make 10 Curveball Throws: 3,000 XP
Rewards: Drifloon encounter, 3,000 Stardust, 2 Silver Pinap Berries, 1 Incense
If you choose the Fairy Path:
A Grim Beginning: Step 3 of 4 (Fairy Path)
Catch 10 Fairy-type Pokémon: Spritzee encounter
Power up Pokémon 10 times: Sylveon encounter
Use 15 Berries to help catch Pokémon: Granbull encounter
Rewards: Galarian Yamask encounter, 2,500 Stardust, 1 Silver Pinap Berry
A Grim Beginning: Step 4 of 4 (Fairy Path)
Battle a Team GO Rocket Grunt: Spiritomb encounter
Catch 15 Ghost-type Pokémon: Mawile encounter
Make 10 Curveball Throws: 3,000 XP
Rewards: Drifloon encounter, 3,000 Stardust, 2 Silver Pinap Berries, 1 Incense
