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

Get ready for the buzz as *Pokemon GO* hosts the Bug Out event this March, celebrating the transition into spring with a focus on bug-type Pokemon. This event is your perfect chance to catch these fascinating creatures, along with enjoying exciting bonuses and snagging some new avatar items.

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 wraps up on March 30 at 8 PM local time**. That gives you five full days to immerse yourself in the world of bug-type Pokemon, perfect for Shiny hunting as most featured Pokemon can appear in their Shiny forms.

Featured Wild Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event

According to the official page, you'll encounter the following bug-type Pokemon 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

Exciting news! Two new Pokemon, Sizzlipede and its evolution Centiskorch, will make their debut in *Pokemon GO* during the Bug Out event. Evolve Sizzlipede into Centiskorch with 50 Sizzlipede Candy.

Featured Raid Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event

Get ready for some action-packed raids with these featured Pokemon:

One-Star Raids

• Scyther*
• Nincada*
• Sizzlipede

Three-Star Raids

• Beedrill*
• Scizor*
• Kleavor*

*Indicates potential for Shiny encounters.

All Pokemon GO Bug Out Event Bonuses

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

Engage with event-themed Field Research tasks by spinning PokeStops, earning rewards like Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, and encounters with event Pokemon. Timed Research offers a Lure Module and Pokemon encounters, while the Paid Timed Research provides a Lure Module, two Premium Battle Passes, and more Pokemon encounters. Make sure to complete and claim these 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 includes Collection Challenges featuring event-themed Pokemon. Completing these challenges will reward you 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.*