The Special Research, which will last 1 week (longer than expected) will be accompanied by a special weekend related to the Pokémon Genesect.
A Drive to Investigate: Special Research Scenario
The Special Study "A Drive to Investigate" will be available from March 20 at 8 a.m. to March 26 at 10 p.m. via a paid ticket of $7.99 in the store. Among other things, you'll be able to catch Genesect as well as other Insect and Steel- types Pokémon.
How to buy a ticket?
During the sale, these steps must be followed:
- Press the Learn more button from the store.
- Press the Buy button.
- You will then receive a message indicating that you have received a ticket for the event “A Drive to Investigate” . After clicking OK , the ticket will appear in your Object Bag.
- Before the event, you will receive a medal . Once the event has started, when you open the application, you will have access to a special Study entitled "A Drive to Investigate" .
Rewards
Once the Special Study has been unlocked, all you have to do is complete the various quests to receive the following rewards :
- An exclusive medal : "A Drive to Investigate"
- Meetings with Insect and Steel Pokémon :
- A meeting with the Pokémon Durant (it's a regional Pokémon)):
- Many objects as rewards, including a Glacial Lure :
- Exclusive Avatar clothing on the theme of Genesect:
Genesect Drives
Finally, as the name of the Special Research suggests, Genesect has different drives. Indeed, it has the Techno Blast move which changes type depending on the Drive it carries:
During the Special Study, it will be available in version # 1.
If you can't participate in this Special Study, don't worry! Genesect will be available in April (if not postponed due to COVID-19) in Raids-EX .
A mysterious weekend linked to Genesect
Whether you have a ticket or not, you can all participate in this event which will take place on the weekend of March 20 at 8 a.m. to March 23 at 10 p.m.
- Increased spawn in the nature of Normal , Water , Ice , Electric and Fire type Pokémon (linked to Genesect drives):
- Increase in the eggs of insect type Pokémon, like Shelmet, Karrablast or Nincada, which will be available for the first time in its shiny form!
- Increased Insect and Steel Pokémon Raids . In fact, the legendary Cobalion Pokémon will be available in Tier 5 Raids :
- Double star dust for each catch or hatching of eggs.
So are you going to buy the ticket and get Genesect a month before everyone else?