Trainers, the Gritty and Glacial Special Research story is part of Pokemon Go March 2022 Community Day featuring Sandshrew and Alolan Sandshrew. It has four steps, different and not so hard to complete tasks, and cool rewards.
Pokemon Go March 2022 Community Day brings Sandshrew, Alolan Sandshrew, their shiny forms, new event bonuses, exclusive attacks, and a Special Research story. The new Special Research story is called Gritty and Glacial and players must get a ticket to participate. The ticket gives you access to all Gritty and Glacial Special Research tasks on March 13, 2022, from 11 AM to 5 PM local time. Also, players must play during the specified time to receive all the special event bonuses.
The Gritty and Glacial Special Research story has four parts, and you must complete the given tasks to earn the rewards. The tasks are not that difficult and you can complete the Special Research in no time.
That said, let’s take a look at all Sandshrew Pokemon Go Community Day Gritty and Glacial Research tasks and rewards below.
Gritty and Glacial Tasks and Rewards
Gritty and Glacial 1/4
- Power up Pokemon 10 times: 15 PokeBall
- Catch 15 Sandshrew: Sandshrew
- Make 5 Nice Throws: 20 Sandshrew Candy
- Rewards: 2000 Stardust, Sandshrew, and 1 Incubator
Gritty and Glacial 2/4
- Catch 15 Sandshrew: 30 Sandshrew Candy
- Transfer 10 Pokemon: Alolan Sandshrew
- Evolve 3 Stndshrew: 10 Pinap Berry
- Rewards: 1500 XP, Alolan Stndshrew, and 1 Incense
Gritty and Glacial 3/4
- Make 3 Great Curveball Throws: 50 Sandshrew Candy
- Evolve 1 Sandshrew: 1 Star Piece
- Transfer 10 Pokemon: 15 Great Ball
- Rewards: 2500 XP, 1 Rocket Radar, and 15 Ultra Ball
Gritty and Glacial 4/4
- Claim Reward: 2 Silver Pinap Berry
- Claim Reward: Sandslash
- Claim Reward:3500 XP
- Rewards: 3000 Stardust, Alolan Sandslash, and 2 Rare Candy
Pokemon Go Gritty and Glacial Special Research Storyline
Good morning, %PLAYERNAME%! There sure seems to be a surplus of Sandshrew around today, don’t you think?
I’m especially surprised to see both Sandshrew and Alolan Sandshrew appearing at once!
These two forms of Sandshrew usually prefer vastly different climates. Sandshrew usually make their homes in deserts and arid zones, where rain doesn’t fall.
Alolan Sandshrew, on the other hand, are typically found in snowy mountains. What an uncommon sight for them to both be here together!
How about you spend some time with them and see what they’re up to, %PLAYERNAME%?
Welcome back, %PLAYERNAME%! That’s an impressive number of Sandshrew you have in tow. I’d love to take a closer look at them – especially their shells.
Did you know that there’s a traditional competition in Alolan festivals where Trainers slide Alolan Sandshrew across ice as far as possible?
How must the Sandshrew feel about that, I wonder!
The Sandshrew first found in the Kanto region are quite fascinating in their own right.
When their shells are wrinkled from moisture, they head for volcanoes and lie flat on a spot with a lot of geothermal heat to dry themselves out.
It’s truly incredible how different geography and climates can influence Pokémon.
I’d love to get an even closer look at both of these forms of Sandshrew. What do you say, %PLAYERNAME%? Let’s get back out there!
You never disappoint, %PLAYERNAME%! Seeing all the Sandshrew together, don’t they look like a tough bunch?
Sandshrew evolve into Sandslash, another hardy Pokémon. Alolan Sandslash use their large, hooked claws to cut paths through deep snow as they run.
On snowy mountains, these Sandslash are faster than any other Pokémon.
But Sandslash first found in Kanto are tough, too! They climb trees by hooking on with their sharp claws.
They even share the Berries they gather by dropping them down to Sandshrew waiting on the ground. If only I could gather Berries so easily…
Try and evolve Sandshrew to Sandslash for yourself, %PLAYERNAME%!
Great work, %PLAYERNAME%. Your new Sandslash are an impressive sight – befitting an impressive Trainer such as yourself!
Up close, you can really appreciate the differences in the spikes of these Sandslash.
The drier the area Sandslash lives in, the harder and smoother their spikes feel.
Meanwhile, Alolan Sandslash have beautiful icy spikes that glisten in the light of dawn.
Thanks for helping me look into these Sandshrew today, %PLAYERNAME%.
I’ll keep studying Sandshrew and Sandslash in hopes of discovering more differences and similarities between them!
And I’ll be sure to get in touch the next time I need a helping hand. Something tells me it won’t be long!
Until next time, let’s GO!
