Why Shield Path is the better choice in Pokemon GO Legendary Heroes

The Shield Path is the way to go in the Pokemon GO Legendary Heroes Timed Research story. While the quest itself is relatively short, the reward encounters on this path far outshine the critters you receive if you choose the Sword Path. The Research will be available for a limited time, from 10 am local time on September 26, 2024, to 8 pm local time on October 1, 2024.

This article provides a comparison of the reward encounters on the Sword and Shield Paths of the Pokemon GO Legendary Heroes Timed Research to explain why the latter is the one you should choose.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author's opinions.

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Shield Path in Pokemon GO Legendary Heroes Timed Research offers Galarian Ponyta, Larvitar, and Vullaby

Here are the rewards you get for the Sword and Shield Paths of the Legendary Heroes Timed Research in Pokemon GO:

Sword

• Galarian Darumaka
• Deino
• Rufflet

Shield

• Galarian Ponyta
• Larvitar
• Vullaby

Moreover, the Incense encounters during the season will also be determined by the branch you choose. Here are the potential creatures you will meet on your Incense adventures:

Sword

• Seedot
• Scraggy
• Gothita
• Deino
• Swirlix
• Passimian

Shield

• Larvitar
• Lotad
• Croagunk
• Solosis
• Spritzee
• Oranguru

The potential for multiple Larvitar encounters is the biggest highlight of choosing the Shield Path in this Timed Research quest. Additionally, the opportunity to meet creatures like Oranguru in the wild is a promising potential.

Speaking of viability, all three reward encounters in the Shield Path are competitively viable creatures. Larvitar's final evolution Tyranitar—especially when Mega Evolved—is a PvE menace, while Vullaby's evolution Mandibuzz is one of the best picks in the Great League and Ultra League of GBL.

The only creatures worth noting on the Sword Path in the Pokemon GO Legendary Heroes Timed Research are Scraggy and Deino.

If you are seeking more competitively viable options, you should go for the Shield Path.

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