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

March events are in full swing in *Pokemon GO*, and we're excited to dive into the seasonal shift with the Bug Out event, focusing on bug-type Pokemon. This event is your golden opportunity to catch these fascinating critters, complete with a range of bonuses and new avatar items to enhance your 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 runs until 8 PM local time on March 30**. That's a solid five days to hunt down those bug-type Pokemon that would have Misty scrambling for cover. Plus, it's a prime time for Shiny hunting, as almost every featured Pokemon boasts a Shiny variant in *Pokemon GO*.

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 during the Bug Out event:

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

New Pokemon During the Bug Out Event

Get ready to welcome two new Pokemon to *Pokemon GO* 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

The *Pokemon GO* Bug Out event will feature a variety of raids. Here's what you can expect to encounter at raid gyms. Pokemon marked with an asterisk (*) have the potential to be Shiny.

One-Star Raids

• Scyther*
• Nincada*
• Sizzlipede

Three-Star Raids

• Beedrill*
• Scizor*
• Kleavor*

All Pokemon GO Bug Out Event Bonuses

Throughout the Bug Out event, trainers can enjoy the following bonuses in *Pokemon GO*:

• 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 reward you with Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, and encounters with some of the event's Pokemon.

Additionally, there are Timed Research rewards, including a Lure Module and encounters with the event's Pokemon. For those willing to invest, the Paid Timed Research offers a Lure Module, two Premium Battle Passes, and encounters with the event's Pokemon. Remember, both types of research must be completed, and rewards claimed before the event concludes.

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. These include:

• Sizzlipede Boots
• Scolipede Jacket

Pokemon GO Bug Out Collection Challenges

The Bug Out event will also feature Collection Challenges centered around event-themed Pokemon. Completing these challenges will earn you rewards such as Stardust, XP, and encounters with the event's 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.*