Get ready for the *Pokémon GO* Bug Out event! This spring celebration focuses on bug-type Pokémon, offering exciting opportunities to catch these critters and earn some awesome rewards. Expect boosted bonuses and new avatar items to enhance your gameplay.
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Event Details
When is the *Pokémon GO* Bug Out Event?
The Pokémon GO Bug Out event runs from March 26th at 10 AM to March 30th at 8 PM local time. That's five days packed with bug-catching action! This event is also perfect for Shiny hunting, with many featured Pokémon having Shiny forms available.
Featured Wild Pokémon for the *Pokémon GO* Bug Out Event
These bug-type Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild: Caterpie, Weedle, Wurmple, Nincada, Venipede, Dwebble, Joltik, Grubbin, Dewpider, Nymble, and Cutiefly (with Shiny potential).
New Pokémon During the Bug Out Event
Sizzlipede and Centiskorch will debut! Evolve Sizzlipede into Centiskorch using 50 Sizzlipede Candy.
Featured Raid Pokémon for the *Pokémon GO* Bug Out Event
Raid battles will feature:
One-Star Raids
Scyther*, Nincada* and SizzlipedeThree-Star Raids
Beedrill*, Scizor*, and Kleavor* (* denotes Shiny potential)All *Pokémon GO* Bug Out Event Bonuses
Enjoy these bonuses throughout the event:
- Double XP for catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better.
- Increased Candy for Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws.
- Increased Candy XL for Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws (Trainers over Level 31).
- Sizzlipede attracted by Lure Modules.
- Higher chance of encountering Shiny Wurmple and Shiny Venipede.
- Additional Pokémon near lured PokéStops with enough catches from a single Lure Module.
*Pokémon GO* Bug Out Field Research, Timed Research, & Paid Timed Research
Spin PokéStops for event-themed Field Research tasks, earning Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, and Pokémon encounters. Timed Research offers Lure Modules and Pokémon encounters, while Paid Timed Research includes Lure Modules, two Premium Battle Passes, and Pokémon encounters. Claim all rewards before the event ends.
*Pokémon GO* Bug Avatar Items
New bug-themed avatar items—Sizzlipede Boots and Scolipede Jacket—will be available in the in-game shop.
*Pokémon GO* Bug Out Collection Challenges
Complete Collection Challenges featuring event Pokémon to earn Stardust, XP, and Pokémon encounters.
UPDATE: This article was updated on 3/14/25 by Escapist Editorial to reflect the 2025 version of the Bug Out event in Pokémon GO.
