Pokemon GO Bug Out Event: Dates, Featured Pokemon, Bonuses

March brings a delightful twist to *Pokemon GO* with the Bug Out event, celebrating the charm of bug-type Pokemon. This event offers an exciting opportunity to catch these fascinating creatures, along with enticing bonuses and new avatar items to enhance your gameplay experience.

Event Details

When is the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event?

The Bug Out event in *Pokemon GO* kicks off on March 26 at 10 AM local time and continues until 8 PM local time on March 30. That's a five-day window to immerse yourself in the world of bug-type Pokemon, making it a prime time for Shiny hunting as nearly all featured Pokemon have a Shiny form in *Pokemon GO*.

Featured Wild Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event

During the Bug Out event, you'll encounter an increased number of the following bug-type Pokemon in the wild:

• Caterpie
• Weedle
• Wurmple
• Nincada
• Venipede
• Dwebble
• Joltik
• Grubbin
• Dewpider
• Nymble
• Cutiefly (with Shiny potential)

New Pokemon During the Bug Out Event

Two new additions to *Pokemon GO* will debut during the Bug Out event: Sizzlipede and Centiskorch. Evolve Sizzlipede into Centiskorch with 50 Sizzlipede Candy.

Featured Raid Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event

Engage in various raids during the Bug Out event, featuring the following Pokemon:

One-Star Raids

• Scyther*
• Nincada*
• Sizzlipede

Three-Star Raids

• Beedrill*
• Scizor*
• Kleavor*

* Indicates Pokemon that can be Shiny.

All Pokemon GO Bug Out Event Bonuses

Trainers can enjoy these bonuses during the Bug Out event:

• Double XP for catching Pokemon with Nice Throws or better.
• More Candy for Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws.
• More Candy XL for Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws (for Trainers over Level 31).
• Sizzlipede can be attracted with Lure Modules.
• Higher chance of encountering Shiny Wurmple and Shiny Venipede.
• Additional Pokemon will appear near a lured PokeStop if enough Pokemon are caught using a single Lure Module.

Pokemon GO Bug Out Field Research, Timed Research, & Paid Time Research

Spinning PokeStops during the event will yield event-themed Field Research tasks, rewarding players with Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, and encounters with event Pokemon. Timed Research will offer rewards like a Lure Module and encounters with event Pokemon, while the Paid Timed Research includes a Lure Module, two Premium Battle Passes, and encounters with event Pokemon. Make sure to complete these tasks and claim rewards before the event ends.

Pokemon GO Bug Avatar Items

Starting with the Bug Out event, new bug-type themed Avatar items will be available in the in-game shop:

• Sizzlipede Boots
• Scolipede Jacket

Pokemon GO Bug Out Collection Challenges

The Bug Out event will feature Collection Challenges centered around event-themed Pokemon, offering rewards such as Stardust, XP, and encounters with these Pokemon.

*UPDATE: This article was updated on 3/14/25 by Escapist Editorial to reflect the 2025 version of the Bug Out event in Pokemon GO.*