Wondering if you should pick Diamond or Pearl in Pokemon Go? We've got you covered. The game was released in 2016, and it's still making waves thanks to regular updates and events, the most recent of them being the Road to Sinnoh event.
You'll be able to choose between two Pokemon Go badges during this event, which will affect your gameplay. In this guide, we'll take you through the differences between the two badges, and whether you should pick Diamond or Pearl for Pokémon GO Tour Sinnoh.
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Which badge should you pick in Pokémon GO Tour Sinnoh?
The Pokémon Go Tour 2024: Road to Sinnoh Special Research is available from February 15 to 25, coinciding with the Go Tour: Sinnoh celebration. You'll need to choose between the Diamond and Pearl paths, as each offers distinct gameplay experiences centred around Dialga and Palkia.
During the global event, your choice between Diamond and Pearl will determine the guarantees for Dialga and Palkia raids, as well as the duration of Adventure Effects associated with Origin Forme Dialga or Origin Forme Palkia. Here's what you get for each badge:
Diamond Badge
- Encounter an Origin Forme Dialga with its signature attack, Roar of Time.
- Roar of Time Adventure Effect lasts twice as long.
- Earn Dialga Candy through Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global Special Research.
Pearl Badge
- Encounter an Origin Forme Palkia with its signature attack, Spacial Rend.
- Spacial Rend Adventure Effect lasts twice as long.
- Earn Palkia Candy through Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global Special Research.
Additionally, note that the chosen badge doubles the Adventure Effect duration for the respective Legendary Pokémon. Completing the Road to Sinnoh Special Research quest rewards candies for the chosen Legendary.
Considering the benefits, we can deduce that the Diamond badge is ideal for players who enjoy using items and maximising rewards, while the Pearl badge is suited for players who prefer playing from home or have limited travel capabilities. So, whether you should pick Diamond or Pearl ultimately depends on your playstyle.
Best Pokémon Go Tour Sinnoh badge
If you're still wondering which one is best, we'd recommend the Diamond badge over Pearl as Dialga has a competitive advantage. It holds an edge over Palkia in Pokémon GO's Master League metagame due to its secondary Steel type, offering valuable resistance.
Also, Dialga's Roar of Time Adventure Effect provides more utility than Palkia's Spacial Rend, as it extends the duration of consumable effects, potentially ensuring a steady supply of Star Pieces and similar items. So, if you're still on the fence about which badge to pick, go for Diamond.
That's the end of our guide on whether you should pick Diamond or Pearl in Pokémon GO Tour Sinnoh. Hopefully, now you have a better idea of which one you should go for.
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