Pokemon Go choose a path: Should you pick Snivy, Rowlet or Sudowoodo?

Niladri Sarkar
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The Pokemon Go Timed Research in the Detective Pikachu Returns event lets you pick a Pokemon path based on the answer to a clue provided by Professor Willow. Getting it right is important as it gives you a bonus reward so here’s the correct path to choose among Snivy, Rowlet, and Sudowoodo.

Detective Pikachu is back to Pokemon Go with a special event and this time, fans have a better chance than ever to catch the shiny version of this iconic Pokemon.

Alongside the several exciting bonuses and a fun Collection Challenge, the event also has a ‘choose a path’ story but with a unique twist.

Professor Willow will give a tricky riddle for you to solve and pick the correct path from three ‘Pokemon of interest.’ If players manage to crack it, they’ll get to go on the correct path among Snivy, Rowlet, and Sudowoodo to earn a bonus reward!

So if you’re unsure whether to pick Snivy, Rowlet, or Sudowoodo in this Pokemon Go quest, here’s the correct path.

Which path is correct in Pokemon Go Detective Pikachu Returns: Snivy, Rowlet or Sudowoodo?

pokemon go species detective pikachu returns promo image
The event celebrates the release of the Detective Pikachu Returns game.

The correct path to choose in the Pokemon Go Detective Pikachu Returns event is Sudowoodo. Here’s the clue for the correct ‘Pokemon of interest’ given by Professor Willow in the game:

“This Pokemon is known for its green accents, but it’s a type of Pokemon that hasn’t been appearing around here recently. It also peddles in deception. You might say it’s not what it seems!”

The mention of “deception” is a hint at Sudowoodo as this Pokemon deceives trainers by posing as a tree and is clearly “not what it seems.” Picking the Sudowoodo path guarantees a better reward than the other two paths.

Pokemon Go Detective Pikachu Returns choose a path Research explained

The first stage of the Pokemon Go Detective Pikachu Returns choose a path Research is the same for all players while stage (2/2) will be different for Snivy, Rowlet, and Sudowoodo.

Here are the tasks and rewards of the two stages of Pokemon Go Detective Pikachu Returns choose a path:

Pokemon Go Detective Pikachu Returns choose a path stage (1/2)

TasksRewards
Spin 5 PokeStops or GymsDetective Pikachu encounter
Complete 3 Field Research tasksDetective Pikachu encounter
Complete 6 Field Research tasksDetective Pikachu encounter
Explore 1 kmDetective Pikachu encounter
Earn a Candy exploring with your BuddyDetective Pikachu encounter

Completing stage (1/2) will include rewards such as 1500 XP and 1500 Stardust.

pokemon go event species detective pikachu, raichu, and slowpoke in a promo image
Detective Pikachu gets a unique animation as a part of the event,

Pokemon Go Detective Pikachu Returns choose a path stage (2/2)

Stage (2/2) of Pokemon Go Detective Pikachu Returns choose a path Research will require you to spin a PokeStop or Gym and it will reward you with 25 XP regardless of the path you choose.

But if you pick Sudowoodo, you will earn a bonus encounter with Detective Pikachu.

That’s all there is to know about the Pokemon Go Detective Pikachu Returns choose a path quest. While you’re here, be sure to check out our other guides:

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Niladri is a Writer who specializes in Pokemon Go, Scarlet and Violet, and competitive VGC battles. With more than seven years of experience in copywriting and SEO content writing, Niladri has previously written for Pokémon GO Hub and Smogon. He has been covering Pokemon for CharlieIntel since June 2023. Niladri can be contacted at [email protected].