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

March brings the delightful Bug Out event to *Pokemon GO*, celebrating the charm of bug-type Pokemon. This event, running from March 26 at 10 AM local time to March 30 at 8 PM local time, offers a five-day window for trainers to immerse themselves in the world of these fascinating creatures. Not only will you have the chance to catch a variety of bug-types, but the event also promises bonuses, new avatar items, and exciting collection challenges. It's the perfect time for Shiny hunting, as nearly every featured Pokemon has a Shiny variant in *Pokemon GO*.

Event Details

When is the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event?

The Bug Out event in *Pokemon GO* starts on March 26 at 10 AM local time and concludes on March 30 at 8 PM local time. This five-day event is an excellent opportunity to catch various bug-type Pokemon and engage in Shiny hunting.

Featured Wild Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event

During the Bug Out event, the following bug-type Pokemon will appear more frequently 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 Pokemon will make their debut in *Pokemon GO* during the Bug Out event: Sizzlipede and Centiskorch. Trainers can evolve Sizzlipede into Centiskorch with 50 Sizzlipede Candy.

Featured Raid Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event

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 the following 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. Completing these tasks can earn players Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, and encounters with event Pokemon. Additionally, 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. Both types of research must be completed and rewards claimed 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 includes Collection Challenges focused on event-themed Pokemon. Completing these challenges will reward trainers with Stardust, XP, and encounters with event-themed 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.