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

March events are in full swing in *Pokemon GO*, and we're ushering in the new season with a special focus on bug-type Pokemon. The Bug Out event is your golden opportunity to catch these fascinating creatures, complete with a host of bonuses and new avatar items to enhance your gameplay 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 five full days to immerse yourself in the world of bug-type Pokemon, perfect for those looking to Shiny hunt as nearly all featured Pokemon have Shiny forms available.

Featured Wild Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event

During the Bug Out event, you'll encounter a higher frequency of the following bug-type Pokemon in the wild:

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

New Pokemon During the Bug Out Event

Get ready to welcome two new additions 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 Bug Out event will feature an array of raid battles, with the following Pokemon appearing at raid gyms:

One-Star Raids

• Scyther*
• Nincada*
• Sizzlipede

Three-Star Raids

• Beedrill*
• Scizor*
• Kleavor*

* denotes Pokemon that can be encountered in their Shiny form.

All Pokemon GO Bug Out Event Bonuses

Throughout 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 Time Research

Spinning PokeStops during the event will offer event-themed Field Research tasks, rewarding players with Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, and encounters with event Pokemon. Timed Research will provide a Lure Module and encounters with event Pokemon, while the Paid Timed Research offers a Lure Module, two Premium Battle Passes, and additional encounters. Make sure to complete and claim these rewards 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:

• Sizzlipede Boots
• Scolipede Jacket

Pokemon GO Bug Out Collection Challenges

The Bug Out event also includes Collection Challenges focused on event-themed Pokemon. Completing these challenges will earn you rewards such as 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.