Solgaleo or Lunala: Which to pick in Pokemon GO Fest 2024 Global's The Dusk Settles research?

Having an event ticket will grant you access to the Pokemon GO Fest 2024 Global The Dusk Settles Special Research, which will require you to choose between a Solgaleo track and a Lunala track. This quest will grant enough Solar Fusion Energy or Lunar Fusion energy for one Necrozma Fusion based on the Research you choose. The concerned tracks are called "Basking in the Radiance" and "Hidden in the Umbra," respectively.

Depending on the path you choose in the Pokemon GO Fest 2024 Global's The Dusk Settles research, you will encounter Solgaleo or Lunala, Necrozma, and 1,000 Solar or Lunar Fusion Energy.

Considering both tracks offer powerful Pokemon, you might be wondering what the best pick for you is. This article aims to help you find an answer to that question.

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

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All rewards in Pokemon GO Fest 2024 Global's The Dusk Settles Special Research

Here are the tasks and associated rewards in the Pokemon GO Fest Global The Dusk Settles Special Research:

Step 1 of The Dusk Settles

Explore 1 km - 3x Super Potion
Complete 2 Field Research tasks - 20x Poke Ball
Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms - 2x Lucky Egg
Set rewards: 2x Charged TM, 2x Fast TM, Necrozma encounter

Step 2 of The Dusk Settles [Here you must choose between the "Basking in the Radiance" and "Hidden in the Umbra" tracks]

Earn 800 Stardust - 2x Premium Battle Pass
Earn 800 XP - 3x Hyper Potion
Catch 8 Pokemon - 800x Stardust
Set rewards: 3x Hyper Potion, Jangmo-o, 3x Revive

Step 3 of The Dusk Settles

Catch 20 Pokémon - 1x Day Scarf Espeon or 1x Night Scarf Umbreon (branch dependent)
Battle in 5 raids - 3x Max Potion
Win 3 raids - 1x Premium Battle Pass
Set Rewards: 2x Silver Pinap Berry, Solgaleo or Lunala encounter (branch dependent), 2x Golden Razz Berry

Step 4 of The Dusk Settles

Catch 10 Psychic-type Pokemon - 10x Necrozma Candy
Power up Steel-/Ghost-type Pokemon (branch dependent) 15 times - 10x Cosmog Candy
Make 25 Nice Throws - 5x Cosmog Candy XL
Set Rewards: 25x Necrozma Candy, 25x Cosmog Candy, 1000x Solar/Lunar Fusion Energy (branch dependent)

Step 5 of The Dusk Settles

Power up Pokemon 5 times - 20x Cosmog Candy XL
Fuse Necrozma - 20x Necrozma Candy XL
Win 3 raids - 3x Rare Candy
Set Rewards: 1x Elite Charged TM, 1x Rare Candy XL, 1x Elite Fast TM

Also read: Best shiny Pokemon to hunt in the wild during Pokemon GO Fest 2024: Global

Should you choose "Basking in the Radiance" or "Hidden in the Umbra" in the Pokemon GO Fest Global's The Dusk Settles Special Research?

At the outset, you must answer a few questions to yourself:

Do you need the Necrozma fusions for PvP or PvE?
If you are prioritizing PvE, what do you need more? A Steel-type attacker or a Ghost-type attacker?

Based on how you answered the questions, here is what you should do.

Dawn Wings Necrozma outperforms Dusk Mane in the Master League

According to PvPoke simulations, Dawn Wings Necrozma has better matchups against the present meta in Pokemon GO's Master League than the Dusk Mane variant. This is despite having two double weaknesses to Dark- and Ghost-type attacks.

If you need a powerful PvP pick with fantastic neutral matchups, you should go for the "Hidden in the Umbra" in Pokemon GO Fest Global's The Dusk Settles Special Research.

Also read: Is Dawn Wings Necrozma with Moongeist Beam good in Pokemon GO PvP and PvE?

Dusk Mane Necrozma is the more timeless PvE attacker

Simulations suggest that Dusk Mane Necrozma as a Steel-type attacker outclasses all other creatures of this category, including Shadow Metagross as well as yet unreleased Mega Metagross. It even gives powerful Fighting-type critters a run for their money when pitted against Ice and Rock-type raid bosses.

In comparison, Dawn Wings Necrozma's power level in Pokemon GO is also much higher than that of Mega Gengar, the erstwhile best Ghost-type attacker in the game. Moreover, Ghost is a more reliable attacking type since it does neutral damage in more matchups compared to Steel.

Therefore, Dawn Wings Necrozma gives you a more timeless PvE attacker option.

Also read: Is Dusk Mane Necrozma with Sunsteel Strike good in Pokemon GO PvP and PvE?

Conclusion

If Pokemon GO Fest Global's The Dusk Settles Special Research is your only means of getting one of the Necrozma Fusions, choose the "Hidden in the Umbra" or the Lunala track that will give you Dawn Wings Necrozma. This gives you access to the best Ghost-type PvE attacker in the game, as well as one of the best Master League picks.

If you have other means, choose the one that you don't already have, as having the option to use both forms is the best-case scenario.

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About the author

Abhipsito is an Esports and Gaming Journalist at Sportskeeda. A self-identified pop culture enthusiast, he spends his time thinking, reading, doing theatre, watching films, or trying to wiggle his way out of Valorant elo-hell.

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh