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

March brings a buzz to *Pokemon GO* with the Bug Out event, a celebration of bug-type Pokemon. This event is your golden opportunity to catch these fascinating critters, enjoy some fantastic bonuses, and snag some new avatar items to showcase your love for these critters.

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 five full days to immerse yourself in the world of bug-type Pokemon, making it an ideal time for Shiny hunting since almost all featured Pokemon have a Shiny variant in the game.

Featured Wild Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event

According to the official event 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 (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

The Bug Out event will feature numerous raid opportunities. Here are the Pokemon you can expect to encounter at raid gyms, with those marked with an asterisk (*) being available in their Shiny forms:

One-Star Raids

• Scyther*
• Nincada*
• Sizzlipede

Three-Star Raids

• Beedrill*
• Scizor*
• Kleavor*

All Pokemon GO Bug Out Event Bonuses

During the Bug Out event, trainers can enjoy the following bonuses:

• 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 Timed Research

Spinning PokeStops during the event will offer event-themed Field Research tasks. Completing these tasks can reward players with Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, and encounters with some of the event's Pokemon. Additionally, there will be Timed Research rewards, including a Lure Module and encounters with event Pokemon. The Paid Timed Research offers 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, including:

• Sizzlipede Boots
• Scolipede Jacket

Pokemon GO Bug Out Collection Challenges

The Pokemon GO Bug Out event will feature Collection Challenges centered around 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.